LONG BEACH, Calif., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to better serve Long Beach-area seniors, staff members from local legislators' offices and community agencies recently participated in an interactive senior sensitivity training program sponsored by SCAN Health Plan.

By John Canalis Long Beach City Councilwoman Bonnie Lowenthal, a Democrat, won one of her party's most-sought-after local endorsements last week when former Mayor Beverly O'Neill lent her support.

By Shirley Wild "Go for the Gold" is the theme for Soroptimist International of Long Beach this year. The Long Beach Yacht Club was the perfect summer setting for the annual officers' installation luncheon, which drew 70 participants.

By Paul Eakins LONG BEACH - City Councilwoman Bonnie Lowenthal officially received the state Democratic Party's nomination Sunday for the 54th State Assembly District seat over fellow Councilwoman Tonia Reyes Uranga.

By Paul Eakins LONG BEACH - Owners of dogs deemed dangerous could face stiffer penalties under a proposal going before the City Council on Tuesday.