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LBPD Searches for Missing Man

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The Long Beach Police Department is searching for an elderly male adult with a medical condition that may place him at risk and is asking for the public’s help in locating him.

Eighty-nine-year-old Long Beach resident Frank Joseph Kuborek left his home in the 700 block of Alamitos Avenue, somewhere between 10 p.m. March 25th and 8 a.m. March 26, when his wife discovered him missing. When he didn’t return home on his own, his family became concerned and contacted police at about 8:50 p.m. March 26.

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The Music Scene in San Pedro

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The Music Scene in San Pedro

By B. Noel Barr, Music Writer Dude

There has always been a very active local music scene. Artists from very distinct and different lives found a musical life in San Pedro. Brenton Wood, Ambrosia, Minute Men and Mike Watt make their homeport Pedro.

On March 29, Dave Widow will be at Alvas Showroom with an all-star Line Up of session and touring talent. Dave Widow and The Line Up was nominated “Musical Group of the Year-2012” for the LA Music Awards.

James Gadson, who plays drums on this date, has been on more than 500 gold record sessions. Gadson has played with artists from Aretha Franklin to Justin Timberlake.

On bass is Reggie McBride. His pedigree in music is vast and deep as well, James Brown to Elton John to name just a few.

Then we have on keyboards and sax, the incredible Marty Grebb, who has performed with The Buckingham’s, Paul Butterfield and Bonnie Raitt.

Dave Widow has played with all these gentlemen in various formations touring with Buddy Miles and Bonnie Bramlett among other notables.

I asked Dave about why these people are playing on this date.

In a very humble tone; looking me in the eye, he simply said,

“They believe in me,” said Dave, simply, in a very humble tone; looking me in the eye.

Dave Widow and The Line Up is lighting up the blues charts around the country since its release late this past year. He was nominated into the top five of the International Blues Competition in Memphis for his 2012 release “Waiting for the World to End.”

Opening is the incredible Sean Lane playing an all-acoustic set of delta slide. He is one of the best slide players in the area. This is an older style of blues that preceded the Chicago blues sound. Lane has mastered this style guitar. He also is a very cool vocalist.

Alvas Music has been presenting first-class jazz shows as well as a variety of artists from different genres, from acoustic to electric, rock to bluegrass, — did I mention flamenco?

The 60-seat amphitheater-like room has an outstanding sound system. It is the perfect place to listen to music. Artists from around the world are calling Alvas to book dates. Listening to the great blues played in this room is an epic experience.

I am fortunate enough secure some dates at Alvas for some world-class blues that have grown in and around the Harbor. Our first show at Alvas is with Dave Widow and the Line Up. Dave Widow brings rhythm and blues inspired blues to San Pedro for one night only, with one special band.

This fantastic collection of professionals will bring it to Alvas Showroom on March 29. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Entertainment Listings: March 26, 2013

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Entertainment Listings: March 26, 2013

March 29
Last Friday Night Blues at Alvas
The Chicago blues and soul music of Dave Widow and The Line Up will be featured starting at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door.
Details: (800) 403-3447
Venue: Alvas Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

March 30
Ron Eschete & Howard Alden Duet
The Ron Eschete and Howard Alden Duet will be a Live DVD recording performance, starting at 8 p.m. March 30, at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro.
Ron Escheté (pronounced ESH-tay) is the consummate master of the seven-string guitar. Whether he is playing bebop, ballads or blues he is a musically sophisticated guitarist who plays with grace and dignity. Howard Alden has been a Concord Jazz recording artist since the late ’80s where his prolific recorded output as leader, co-leader, and versatile sideman, has captured an artist of consistently astonishing virtuosity and originality.
Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door.
Details: (800) 403-3447
Venue: Alvas Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

April 2
For New Queens by New Queens
Celebrate Miss Kitty’s birthday, starting at 10 p.m. April 2, at Club Ripples in Long Beach.
Venue: Club Ripples
Location: 5101 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach

April 5
Harlow Gold Show
The Harlow Gold Show will be at Harvelle’s on at 10 p.m. April 5. The general admission will be $15 and premium front reserve seats are $30.
Details: (562) 239-3700; www.longbeach.harvelles.com
Venue: Harvelle’s Long Beach
Location: 201 E. Broadway St., Long Beach

Paul Gormley Trio
The Paul Gormley Trio will be performing at the Grand Annex at 8 p.m. April 5. The jazz band features three members with a bass, piano and drums. Tickets will be $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A table seat and a bar ticket will cost $30.
Details: (310) 833-4813; www.grandvision.org
Venue: Grand Annex Theatre
Location: 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Jimmy Branly and Jimmy Haslip Project
The Jimmy Branly and Jimmy Haslip Project will be at Alva’s showroom on Apr. at 8 p.m. April 5. The band consists of four members altogether and combines the music of drums, bass, keyboard, sax and flute. Admission will be $20.
Details:(800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alva’s Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

April 6
Loretta McNair Trio
The Loretta McNair Trio will be performing from 2 to 5:30 p.m. April 6 at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles.
Details: (310) 732-1270; info@craftedportla.com
Venue: Port of Los Angeles
Location: 110 E. 22nd St., San Pedro

Toolhouse Engelheart and John York
Toolhouse Engleheart and John York will be performing at Alva’s Showroom on April 6, at 8 p.m. Toolhouse is a guitarist and York is a singer, composer and guitarist. Admission will be $20.
Details:(800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alva’s Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

April 7
Brett Hallam Holland
Brett Hallam Holland will be performing at Alva’s Showroom on April 7, at 4 p.m. Holland is an acoustic finger-style guitar player. Admission is $20.
Details: (800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom.com,
Venue: Alva’s Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

April 10
Marymount Spring Recital
The Warner Grand will host the Marymount Spring Recital on April 10, at 7 p.m. The recital will feature music and dance of all styles. Marymount students, Marymount Jazz ensemble and Vox Choir will perform. This is a free event.
Details: (310) 548-2493; www.grandvision.org
Venue: Warner Grand Theatre
Location: 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

April 13
Spock’s Beard CD Release
Alva’s Showroom will be hosting Spock’s Beard CD Release Concert on April 13, at 8 p.m. The band features five members utilizing vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass and drums. Tickets will cost $50 and will go on sale on April 8, at 12 p.m.
Details: (800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alva’s Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

April 14
Richard Smith and Julie Adams
Richard Smith and Julie Adams will be performing at Alva’s Showroom on April 14, at 8 p.m. Smith is a finger-style guitarist and Adams is a cellist. Admission will be $20.
Details: (800) 403-3447; www.alvasshowroom.com
Venue: Alva’s Showroom
Location: 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

Harbor Currents: ANNOUNCEMENTS March 26, 2013

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March 27
Congress in Your Community
Community members are invited to the 8th District Community to Congress in Your Community, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27, at the 8th Council District Field Office in Long Beach.
Once per month, staff and caseworkers from Rep. Janice Hahn, 44th District, come into the community to meet with constituents. These one-on-one discussions cover topics of choice, to including assistance with problems with a federal agency, such as the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, IRS, Immigration issues, HUD, etc.
Another meeting is scheduled for April 24.
Details: (310) 831-1799
Venue: 8th Council District Field Office
Location: 5641 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

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Harbor Currents: NEWS March 26, 2013

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LBPD Surveillance Footage

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The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in shooting that took place about 8 p.m. March 22, which injured two people, including a 10-year-old boy.
Footage of possible suspects or witnesses was captured at a service station near Long Beach and Del Amo boulevards. Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes any of the witnesses in the video is asked to (562) 570-7370.

Former LAPD Deputy Named Assistant Chief LA Port Police
SAN PEDRO — The Port of Los Angeles, March 21, announced the appointment of 44-year law enforcement veteran Michael R. Hillmann as assistant chief of Los Angeles Port Police.

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Harbor Currents: ANNOUNCEMENTS March 25, 2013

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March 26
Candlelight Vigil
Participate in a candlelight vigil, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 26, at the Long Beach City Hall to support a just verdict from the Supreme Court on the Proposition 8 and Defense of Marriage Act cases being heard March 26 and 27.
The 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States of America (SCOTUS) will be listening to oral arguments on the constitutionality of DOMA and Prop. 8.
DOMA states that marriage is between one man and one woman. This is not a march, a fight or a demonstration. This is a peaceful show
of solidarity, a stand for love, not hate.

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Murder Suspect Arrested

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LONG BEACH — Long Beach Police Department officers arrested 19-year-old Joel Torres, March 24, on suspicion of the murder of his step-father Rogelio Aguirre-Lopez.

The LBPD responded to a call about a shooting, at about 11 p.m. March 24, near 69th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Aguirre-Lopez, a Compton resident, was on the ground and pronounced dead at the scene when officers arrived. Witnesses told officers that the suspect still was in a nearby apartment complex, where officers arrested him.

Torres was booked for murder and is being held at the Long Beach City Jail on $1 million bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call (562) 570-7244 or anonymously visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Harbor Currents: ANNOUNCEMENTS March 22, 2013

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March 23
Community Workshop for City of Long Beach Housing Element
An interactive Community Workshop will be take place, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 23, at the Houghton Park Community Center.
The City of Long Beach is updating the Housing Element of the General Plan. The General Plan is the city’s master plan for the physical layout and future development of the city. The Housing Element is a critical component of the General Plan and is updated periodically as housing affordability continues to be a major issue in California. This update, for the 2014-2021 period, will identify constraints and opportunities for affordable housing and offer goals, policies, and programs to preserve and create housing in Long Beach.

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Harbor Currents: NEWS March 22, 2013

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Coastal SPNC Votes to Fight Defunding of Election
SAN PEDRO — On March 18, The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council moved, 12-0 with one abstention, to request that the City of Los Angeles issues no delays in the 2014 neighborhood council elections, that it fully funds the elections, that it restore the $50,000 annual budget, and that it cease and desist from further sweeping of neighborhood funds.
The City of Los Angeles is asking neighborhood councils to postpone their elections due to budget cuts and pay for their next elections at a cost of $7,300 per council
Neighborhood council members believe the city’s actions are in violation of Charter section 911 by cutting funds, sweeping annual excess funds and failure to fund neighborhood councils in a secure account one year in advance.

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Harbor Currents: ANNOUNCEMENTS March 21, 2013

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March 23
Dare the World to Save the Planet
On March 23, at 8:30 p.m., thousands of cities around the world will go dark for one hour during Earth Hour, World Wildlife Foundation’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the environmental challenges we all face, such as climate change.
Earth Hour is a simple idea that quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour on the same night, to focus on the one thing that unites us all-our planet.
Details: http://worldwildlife.org/earthhour

March 23
Spanish Conversation Group (planning)
Join a Spanish conversation group, at 1 p.m. March 23, at Building Healthy Communities in Long Beach. The initial meeting will be to get input from novice, intermediate, and fluent Spanish speakers, and to work together in planning future conversation groups for Time Exchange members.
Venue: Building Healthy Communities
Location: 920 Atlantic Ave., Suite 102, Long Beach

March 23
EqualityTV PSA
EqualityTV is offering the opportunity to have people participate in a video PSA, from 12 to 6 p.m. March 23, in Signal Hill.

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