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Alamitos Ave Shots + Face Masks And Vaccine Proof + Chlorine Gas?

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Up and at 'em, Long Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

Another day, another shooting in LB. Also, the Mayor doubles down on COVID-19 vaccinations. Finally, did the air smell like chlorine yesterday?

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

  1. The latest LB shooting took place late Wednesday night in the 900 block of Alamitos Avenue. An adult male was taken to the hospital. Another shooting took place just a mile north in the 1700 block of Alamitos Avenue in March 2021. (LBReport)
  2. With COVID hospitalizations increasing from 37 to 138 in just four weeks, Mayor Robert Garcia is tweaking the rules. Facemasks are required at outdoor mega events and indoor public settings. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results are also required for indoor mega events of 1,000 or more people and the LB Grand Prix. This rule takes effect 9/20. (Spectrum News 1)
  3. Yesterday, Willow Street was closed in both directions between the 605 Freeway and Studebaker Road. The LBFD responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Water Reclamation Plant, 7400 Willow Street. An error resulted in the release of chlorine gas. (LB Post)
  4. The LBFD now has two shark navigators that divers use to locate people and objects in low-visibility water conditions. They use sonar technology that could come into play if a rapid diver unit cannot make contact within the first five to ten minutes. An add-on will be used later in the fall. (ABC 7)
  5. Peacock & Co. is a LB plant store that survived the pandemic and is expanding its hours. And, because the company never got to celebrate its grand opening, it will do so on September 4 – after being in business at the current location for a year. Visit the store on that day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 306 Cerritos Avenue, and join the party! (Peacock & Co)

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Today in Long Beach

  • Bryant Office Opens to the Public - Bryant Elementary School (11:00 AM)
  • Long Beach Home & Backyard Show at the LB Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (12 PM to 7 PM)
  • FREE Uptown Jazz Festival Featuring Sheila E, 6301 Myrtle Avenue (4 PM to 8:30 PM)
  • Catalyst Cannabis is hosting its Downtown store's grand opening at 433 Pine Avenue. The party starts at 4 PM with the ribbon cutting featuring Council Member Mary Zendejas at 6:30 PM
  • The Long Beach Shakespeare Company performs A Midsummer Night's Dream at 4250 Atlantic Avenue. (8 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

  • Long Beach State Athletics: "The Men's Water Polo schedule is HERE! #GoBeach Swipe to view the entire schedule…panoramic style " (Instagram)
  • Long Beach Police Department (CA): "We're proud to participate in the Special Olympics Southern California Virtual Plane Pull this year. We'd love to have you be a part of our team. Visit sosc.org/planepull and join "Team LBPD." Registration ends tomorrow night and you h..." (Facebook)
  • Long Beach Public Library: "**WE'RE HIRING!** Have you ever wanted to work for LBPL? Now's your chance! We are currently accepting applications for non-career library pages. This position is open to the first 100 applicants, so if you're interested, get your applic..." (Facebook)
  • Long Beach City: "Our Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine is hosting a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Houghton Community Center complex, the Doris Topsy-Elvord Community Center at Houghton Park. Join us at 11 a.m. this Saturday, 8/21, befor..." (Facebook)
  • Long Beach City: "Learn how our #LBJusticeLab is helping reduce recidivism by providing supportive services to avoid people from falling through the cracks of our criminal justice system." (Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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