Long Beach High School to get makeover

March 11th, 2013

Jordan High School in North Long Beach will be getting a makeover over the next four years.

In early 2014, the Long Beach Unified School District will break ground on its major $315.6 million renovation project.

This project is the largest of the school district’s many renovation and construction projects funded through Measure K bonds.

In 2008, Measure K was approved by 71 percent of voters. This measure provides $1.2 billion from property taxes for building, renovating and improving Long Beach schools, many of which are more than 50 years old.

The construction at Jordan will take place in six phases, which will be spread over about 4 years.

The buildings at Jordan High range from 25 to 75 years old. This project will rebuild Jordan from the ground up and reorganize the campus into a horseshoe-like shape with a center courtyard where students can gather.

The project calls for the demolition of buildings on the northeast side of campus, replacing them with modernized classrooms and lab spaces for the school’s small learning communities.

The school will also see new athletic fields and a new cafeteria, as well as a renovated media center, gym, music building and auditorium.

Los Angeles Clippers to overhaul McBride Park, Long Beach

March 11th, 2013
The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to make improvements to one of Long Beach oldest park playground-McBride Park.

At no cost to the city, the Clippers-through a program called FIT Campus Playground and Court Refurbishment program—will donate planning, labor, materials and equipment with the approximate value of $90,000 to renovate the playground and basketball courts at McBride. The prime objective will be to replace the aging playground equipment and completely resurfacing the basketball court. According to the Press-telegram all equipment when finished will be painted Clippers red, white and blue.

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the right of entry permits for the program, which will allow the Clippers to begin their work at McBride Park.

The Los Angeles Clippers have requested a recognition plaque for the work, but have not asked for any further naming or sponsorship type benefits to this donation. The project aims to be finished by March 22.