Cambodians didn’t just appear in Long Beach, CA out of nowhere. Long before Long Beach, CA became the epicenter of a very large Cambodian population, Cambodians migrated from Cambodia, a country in Asia that sits next to Thailand and Vietnam. In the early 1960s Cambodians began arriving in various cities within California, Long Beach in particular witnessed mass numbers of Cambodians flooding into the area in Southern California. One year later, President John F. Kennedy established the U.S Agency
History of the Port of Long Beach The San Pedro Bay breakwater began construction in 1899. This was to facilitate the building of the Port of Los Angeles. It served well as a breakwater for both ports. In 1909 the Los Angeles Dock and Terminal Company purchased about 800 acres of marshes and mudflats at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. On June 24, 1911, in a grant from the State of California, the City of Long Beach was given the tideland areas in trust for the people of the state. The theory
for my future, is making sure that I have a good understanding about the many universities I want to enroll into and there requirements. A few schools I am looking at, and would be lucky to attend are California State University of Long Beach, Berkeley University, and University of Southern California, or more commonly known as USC. All these universities have something special about them, and there good qualities and bad ones. I’m glad that I am getting ahead start on my life and I still have plenty
The University of California Los Angeles is a public college located in Los Angeles, California. UCLA was founded May 23, 1919 by Edward Dickinson. There are a total of 43,292 Undergraduate Students Enrolled at the University (UCLA Admission Quick Facts). The campus lies on 419 acres at the base of the Santa Monica mountains, giving students an ocean perspective and a mountain perspective. UCLA is a globally recognized university that prepares its students for an intellectually advanced future in
The Servants of Twilight I recently read a mystery novel called The Servants of Twilight by Dean R. Koontz. Joey Scavello, a six-year-old boy, is the main focus of the book. His mother, Christine Scavello, owns a gourmet shop in Newport Beach, California. Together, the two live in Costa Mesa, a city near Los Angeles. The Church of Twilight, headed by a supposedly psychic woman named Grace Spivey, is the main force against Joey Scavello. Charlie Harrison is a private detective who helps the Scavello
Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Poly) has a very interesting strategy used in some large school; Poly along with the rest of the LBUSD school district has instituted small learning communities that divide Poly into seven small learning communities (SLC) (Long Beach Polytechnic High School). These SLCs divide the students by interests and academic achievement towards particular fields and further education. All students have to be in one SLC by applying to the one they want to be in when they
Florida and California. These are the biggest when it comes down to tourist attractions. There are many factors to consider when comparing California to Florida such as housing, weather, food, culture, and beaches. For a lot of different reasons people in California think living there is cheap and affordable; however, housing in California cost more than it does in Florida. The average house costs around $250,000 in Florida. The same house would cost around $1,000,000 in California. A big factor
History of Beach Volleyball Branching off from our last article, the game of volleyball itself was invented in 1895, and almost at once it swept around the world; not only as an official sport, but also as a pastime that could be described as one of the “crazed” varieties. Well, it didn’t just stop there; volleyball eventually made its way outdoors, to the beach! Early descriptions of beach volleyball indicate that it started on the “beaches of everywhere”, but with southern California and Hawaii
California: Vacation Paradise Trying to get out of Texas for a change, my family and I decided to take a summer vacation after my senior year. The idea of escaping from heat and humidity sounded so good to me; I was ready for cool, breezy weather. Therefore, California was the perfect location to visit. The thought of California was very attractive where the weather is pleasant all year long, and many different activities are available outdoors, as well. On our way from the East to the West Coast
time the official blows his or her whistle (Recreational). Once the serve has begun, the server may not touch the out of bounds line until the serve is complete (Recreational). The ball that is served is allowed to hit the net and is still in play as long as the ball goes over the net and stays in bounds (Recreational). There are rules about the ground and net that must not be broken. If a ball hits the ceiling or lights, it is still in play unless the ball goes over the net directly from the ceiling
For decades tourists and local beach goers have been flocking to Southern California in search of an inviting environment to relax and enjoy all the amenities a coastal climate has to offer. Yet despite the beauty and breathtaking atmosphere, many unforeseen factors may alter your perspective in regards to how frequently you visit these beach locations. In its current state many beach destinations surrounding the Orange County, California area are susceptible to urban runoff bringing copious amounts
estimation that a possible earthquake elsewhere can potentially trigger a tsunami in Southern California. According to this hypothetical scenario the U.S. geological knows for a fact that the ports of Los Angeles
territory; we kill each other over race, pride, and respect. We fight for what is ours. They think they’re winning by jumping me now, but soon they’re all going down, war has been declared.” Abuse, Pain, Violence, Racism and Hate fill the street of Long Beach California. Asians, Blacks, Whites and Hispanics where the students that made up Wilson High school; students from different ethnic backgrounds facing affiliated gang problems from day to night. This movie contains four messages: Non judgmental, compassion
vacation Have you thought about what you are going to do for summer vacation? Well lucky for you I have the perfect vacation planned. If you like it warm and sunny with a small breeze you will love Los Angeles california. I there is a ton to do there. One of the great beaches is called long beach it has really fine sand so it won't hurt your feet. It usually has really good weather to and the waves are really good for boogie boarding. A boogie board is like half a foam surfboard. When you boogie board
Introduction- Beauty and Darkness Cambodian is one of the newest influxes of immigrants from Southeast Asia. The beauty and the darkness of Cambodia imprinted in history. Cambodia, a country of fertile land and dotted rice fields, of famous and breath taking monuments and ancient temples, of arts and crafts, cultural attractions, and most definitely a history like no other. This is the country that exhibits one of the seven wonders of the world- that is the famous Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat, the largest
at Threatened Waves and Responses to the Threats San Onofre State Beach was the location of a very public battle over a coastal development project. At the mouth of the San Mateo Creek in San Onofre State Beach is a surf spot commonly referred to as Trestles, a world famous destination for surfers. A professional surfing contest is held there every year and surfers from all over the world travel here to surf this wave. The California Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), an agency created by the state
I have been waiting for this day for a while now. I was so tired but I didn't care that I had to get up that early, I just wanted to get there. I haven't been to California before and was looking forward to being on the beach. We were meeting more people at the airport that was coming along with us. The flight really wasn't that long but I haven't been on a plane since I was 5 and I was 16 now, so I was kinda nervous about riding a plane. At least I wasn't as nervous as Todd because he has a big
conservatives who live in the South, religious folk residing in the country, surfers who live near the beaches, and what not. One destination in particular that seemingly projected appreciation towards many individuals is Belmont Shore of Long Beach, California. Located along the west coast, Belmont shore is a location that attracts those from the streets of Los Angeles to those of the harbors of Newport in Orange County. With the establishment of this historic setting, Belmont Shore continues to
California, sounds like a wonderful place, doesn’t it? California is an amazing place to live in, there are a tons of things to do, and many of attractions to encounter. When visiting California, you don’t know where to start, there are so many places to be and places to discover. Coming to visit California is going to be an adventure that you won’t forget, all the memories will be memorable. Many reasons California is the best place in the world because of many reasons, California has many attractions
History of Beach Volleyball Although technically beach volleyball isn’t the most dominant sport throughout the world, it is a sport available for all ages, it has progressively grown throughout the years, and has many different theories of its past. Several rules, people, and questions, have led to the discovery of more facts about beach volleyball from previous years. Uncovering each part of the history of beach volleyball shows more and more reasons why it is a tremendous sport to learn and research