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Step up!

Looking to make a difference? Every year RPNA elects its board. We do it in June. Want to step up? Yes you need to participate in monthly meetings; take leadership and generally do right by the organization and its mission. Send in to info@rpna.org and we’ll give you the scoop. And here is our mission…

East 7th St Gets Planted!

EAST 7TH ST. GETS PLANTED: COUNCILWOMAN LOWENTHAL HELPS PLANT NEARLY 100 TREES ON BOULEVARD  Saturday April 27th 8am-11am Meet at Dawson and 7th St., Long Beach, CA Long Beach, CA (April 25, 2013)— East 7th St. from Alamitos to Redondo is being planted. The city started this past Monday planting 70 trees from Alamitos to Junipero;…

Your thoughts are needed

RPNA is working with a communications/branding expert – who lives here in Rose Park – to help us communicate important elements of our neighborhood. And we need your thoughts! We have over 22,000 people who reside within our boundaries between 4th to 10th; Redondo to Cherry. We have transit routes and quiet streets, and many…

Times are hard – here are some leads for safety services

The economy has not been a friend to many, especially here in Southern California. You may know of someone who needs critical assistance to remain safe. We’ve learned from city personnel that there are key resources for those with food insecurity or threat of homelessness. Please, please pass this information on to those who might…

Shopping for help during the holidays?

We’ve received an increase in inquiries for craftsmen, tradesmen and contractors who know how to appropriately repair and restore homes in our historic districts. Just some tips as you start searching for help on the internet. 1. Make sure to review the certificate of appropriateness requirements in historic districts. Call 562-570-6864 , email LBDS@longbeach.gov  or check out…