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In today's newsletter:

  • Overnight ocean search off Long Beach ends with missing jet skier found alive
  • Did toxic fire runoff quietly reach Long Beach's beaches and river?
  • Judge hands down 100-years-to-life sentence in North Long Beach killing

Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jet Skier Found Alive Miles Offshore After Night Missing In Ocean Off Long Beach (patch.com) — Long Beach emergency crews and the U.S. Coast Guard spent the night searching offshore after a 53-year-old jet skier fell into the ocean east of Queen's Gate and went missing. He was found alive late Monday morning, while a woman who also fell in was rescued overnight near the breakwater and taken to a hospital. Multiple Long Beach fire boats, lifeguards, LAPD boats, and a Coast Guard helicopter joined the extensive search.
   

2. Lineage fire runoff hits Long Beach (thelalocal.org) — Toxic runoff from a massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire likely flowed down the LA River into Long Beach, yet residents never received a clear warning about potential chemical or metal contamination in local waterways. City beaches only posted bacteria advisories, prompting Long Beach councilmembers to demand a new regional alert system so swimmers, boaters, and anglers get faster, fuller safety information.
   

3. Homeless man gets 100 years to life for killing in North Long Beach encampment (presstelegram.com) — A man has been sentenced to 100 years to life in prison for fatally shooting another man at a North Long Beach homeless encampment along Cherry Avenue in October 2025. Jurors heard testimony that the killing appeared to be a case of mistaken identity, with witnesses recalling a brief exchange in the dark before the single gunshot.
   

4. Airports See 1.7% Decline (labusinessjournal.com) — Passenger traffic at Long Beach Airport has dropped about 9% so far this year, with June alone seeing a nearly 14% plunge despite the World Cup. Southwest's route cuts and policy changes are a big factor, but new Alaska and Southwest flights later this year could help rebuild options for Long Beach travelers and the local airport economy.
   

5. A happy and savory sixth anniversary to Long Beach Burger Week (nbclosangeles.com) — Burger lovers in Long Beach can look forward to Long Beach Burger Week's sixth edition, running Sept. 13–20, 2026 with deals starting at $5. Dozens of local spots like Jimmy E's, Altar Society Brewing, The Kroft, and Parkers' Lighthouse will offer creative burgers, combos, and even pup-friendly options for dine-in or takeout.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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