why is the flag at half mast in Long Beach, CA on January 11, 2007?

Answer 1

It is at half mast all over the US. In honor of the passing of President Ford, he passed away at the end of December, the flags will continue to be at half staff for 30 days from the date of his death.

This is the link for the order from President Bush that flags be at half staff in honor of President Ford.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/12/20061227-1.html

Answer 2

In honor of the late President Gerald Ford. My oh my, you are way out of the loop!