The Civil Service Commission was my first step in beginning my career as a City employee today…read more They are the department you go to, to apply for employment opportunities with the City of Long Beach. They are a great resource for other employment opportunities within LA County as well. Visit LongBeach.gov/civilservice for employment opportunities within the City of Long Beach and go to their floor in City Hall for other employment opportunities.

I know it's never fun pulling permits or dealing with any city offices but at this place, it's…read moreabout as good as it gonna get. There is a parking structure and its not too bad once you figure it out. too bad. The 4th floor is where you'll probably be doing most of your business. First stop is a counter where a lady will be giving you a ticket so you can wait in the appropriate line. I've never had to wait longer than 30 min at the very most. Usually less though. All in all, everyone here was pretty helpful. Like I said, as good as it gets.

I haven't had any problems pulling permits here. They have a new system that makes the wait…read moreshorter and allows for more info to be captured on their database. Other cities should take note.

I've lived in downey for over 20 years love my city. Every…read moreXmas parade is magnificent but 2022 Xmas parade it seem there was no planning. Like it was put together at the last minute you guys have to do better than this for 2023. Hire someone that start planning as of January put our parade on the map.

I love our Downey chamber. They are so friendly and always ready to help me and my business. My…read morebusiness has grown so much ever since I joined. I always encourage business owner to join the chamber and see how much it will help their business grow.

I used to play pick-up roller hockey at the rink down on Ocean every Sunday, even after I moved to…read moreOC. It was like $5 I'm sure they still offer it as long as the weather is decent. good times...

The receptionist greeted us as soon as we walked in...they were really helpful when we were filling…read moreout the paperwork...Maria was the lady that helped us and boy did she go above and beyond...she helped me with my puppy class registration (even though their computers were down) and sent me a follow up email the next day with all of the information that I needed for registration...she was awesome...and to top it all off...she said my last name was cool!!! YOU ROCK MARIA... A friend and I decided to walk our dogs around that park since it was getting close to sunset already...and when we got back...she was outside and even came over and played with our dogs for a little while...she was such a treat to meet and I'm glad that she helped us that day!

Hello, I am Gina White I need to file a report that involves myself along with my minor son…read moreMiguel-Angel De Dios. In 2011 there was an active domestic violence restraining order in Long Beach for protection of me; Gina Louise White 01/11/1982 and Miguel-Angel De Dios 12/04/2010. In 2013 of October we relocated to the Kern County area of Inyokern CA. Kern County had noticed that Miguel Acevedo & along with my self violated the restraining protective order that prevents Miguel Acevedo from coming within so many yards. This was a continuous status that led Miguel Acevedo in court proceedings during those court court proceedings I was mailed a copy of restraining orders. Those restraining orders did not protect my son's name on the Kern County one. There are dated different dates and some are without my minor sons name on them. My son is a victim of Child Identity theft. A woman named Heather Tyler, a Ridgecrest born resident has a bad back story that involves her making poor choices of being an heroin addict and during her due date of pregnancy avoiding the possible cause of CPS to step in and remove her children if needed. Heather Tyler gave birth to two undocumented children in the country of Mexico in Guatemala. When I moved here in Kern County with the attention of reuniting with my biological mother I didn't know my son and I was walking into a blind eyed situation that will have my son shadow for his identification and those protection restraining orders in Kern County dropping & removing my son's name off of them. Heather Tyler has used my son's social security number at the border without my consent. She was located in a police report letter to be in a rental property that I was the tenant of as the report claims that she was located coming out of the shed. I had personal information in the shed and that's how she obtained my son's information to grant her children thru the Mexico custom border back into the United States of America to bring her kids back to Ridgecrest California to end up having them children in the protective custody of CPS. Photos 1-5 is the Kern County domestic violence restraining orders, Photo number 6, is the Long Beach Domestic violence restraining order Photo 7 partial preceding court hearing court report in Bakersfield CA juvenile Court in 2017 for case violating the restraining protection orders of Long Beach Photo 8 and 9 is a compact letter with personal information containing Miguel Acevedo, Heather Tyler (if wanting to grant a pi to investigate the alleged statement that I am making a file report for) including myself Gina White- Social Security numbers, DOB, addresses and at that time phone numbers. A case letter from a Kern sheriff that explained Heather Tyler whereabouts located on my rental housing property in Inyoken CA. Photos of Heather Tyler Facebook screenshot captured from her account and also the screenshot capture of me asking meta AI what does one of those photo mean. Heather Tyler is from a MS13 gang goes by the name of ESSA13. I felt like me and my son are targeted by Ridgecrest wannabe gang members especially if Heather Tyler is claiming to be from a gang or is it an heiron addict gain to make victims of identity theft to bow down and be scared. I also have screenshots of some Walmart online indicating that someone agents here is in my phone with the Walmart online showing some Chinese symbols. I feel like that is a sign that they are aware that I have information against someone who is their long term resident and whomever other that were involved with the Ridgecrest Court not being legit on the proper way ab restraining order was to be with my son's name included at all times since the restraining protective order originated from out of the Long Beach Los Angeles area. I know that East Kern is a small rural town and they watch outsiders that move in like nobody business. I also know who Heather Tyler is related too, if she has family members in the CPS office or Baby Dad in the Kern County office. All know I don't appreciate that my son is a victim and they played me like I was born to become some idiot. I have filed with the Ridgecrest police department on Child Identity theft since those restraining orders doesn't have my son's name on them that incidents when they granted the to get here undocumented children back to the United States in Ridgecrest CA. I feel like they should have left the restraining order alone leaving it just the same way as the Long Beach one. Identity theft is really serious and can be fatal, I can trust this area. I feel like they can be possible still online shadowing my son and including me. We can be data clone victims. The matter of me filing not at Kern County Sheriffs Department due to those errors in the restraining order and plus that we were outer county residents I didn't feel it was safe, I made the decision to report it to the Ridgecrest Police Department and nothing has been done for years.

Foster parents and child care providers for children in the foster system, expect to be treated…read morerudely and not receive proper payment. Foster parents will not see payment for fostering family members for months on end because of the incompetence of this office. If you complain, be darn sure, they will delay it even longer.

The Downey branch of the Internal Services Department (ISD) is the hub for centralized Information…read moreTechnology services in Los Angeles County.

Wow! I can not believe how low the rating is and bad reviews, for a city that is all I've known…read moreall my life. I grew up here, my kids grew up here, seen lots of changes since 1975 (yup!). I can understand the complaint about the incompetence of city employees; I've had mine with the Police Department & also with Whittier High School & WHUSD (side note w/both school & school district, I'm talking a few certain employees, the rest of employees were fine, it takes a few bad apples, as they say), that is much needed area of improvement, but I don't take it out on the entire city. And the city is most certainly not desolate! Try going to San Bernardino and you will change your tune. Yes, there has been ongoing rise of crime, tagging/graffiti, lots of outsiders from all other cities moving here- both good & unfortunately bad (West & So. Whittier and unfortunately pockets of Uptown as well) moving into the area, apparently it's appealing to them as well. There are times I go to Uptown for dinner, drinks or to chill, it seems like you have to be there in the day time till early evening before the mob of socialites & attitudes come out at night and saturate it. But again, it's not that bad, just know when to go, know where to go and know when to leave, if your the younger generation, then I guess you guys know how to handle it, focus is elsewhere anyways right? But what does the city have to do with it? If we can all look up above it and take it for what it is and make the best out of it, then it's all good. I probably won't buy a home out here, unless I won the Lottery and was in a position to pick and choose (I choose Whittier Hills, Friendly Hills & the best of East Whittier only), but mostly likely looking to get as far away from the city and live on an open field of homes with a view of the mountains in the quiet sleepy town of Yucaipa, what some will call boring, I call it peaceful. But when I get homesick, I know I can come back to good old Whittier. The point is, if your new to the area, have an open mind and give Whittier a chance.

Whittier is one of those cities that has pretty much everything you'd want from a city, from nice…read moreshops, restaurants and a large middle class population. If your a foodie your gonna love this city because we have it all and who makes the best of a certain type of food is up for debate! The city is pretty safe compared to neighboring cities and yes Whittier has pockets were gangs and low life's thrive but Whittier PD is pretty aggressive keeping the city safe. As for the average citizen we have old folks from the old Nixon days and the new generation of people trying to live in a modest home and give their kids a good life! If I could suggest any change i'd say the city needs to do something about the homeless in uptown and the gang activity in the surrounding area! Also limit the number of apartment complexes and section 8 because we already have a large share of renters! This city has a lot to offer on the weekends if you check the city website. It's far from a boring sleepy town, It's a thriving town with wonderful people living in it!

I went through the training 2002 and it is actually a lot of fun learning Disaster Preparedness,…read more Disaster Medical Operations, First Aid, Cribbing, CPR, Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology & Team Organization, Triage, Terrorism Preparedness, and it ends with a Course Review and Disaster Simulation. Many cities offer this program and it is aimed at helping the Fire Dept in case of a major disaster. It is taught by the fire department and there is on going training. It is very intensive and lasts for several weeks. I encourage everyone to do it. Along with the training they ask you to prepare an extensive emergency bag to have ready if needed. If you do not live in Redondo check with your local fire department to see if they offer the CERT program. It is backed by FEMA. As of April 09 I became a Registered Disaster Service Worker through RBFD CERT. See webpage for more info.. Redondo currently charges $40 for the entire program See photos from June 30, 2007 CERT Picnic at Moonstone Park www.yelp.com/biz/jvu_A7SfhF0eeUVNhAq1iQ

2011 is a good year for getting PREPARED! Take the CERT class and also get trained in First Aid and…read moreCPR!