Completely happy Sunday, Lengthy Seaside; at present is Nationwide Loyalty Day, which was proclaimed in 1959 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower! Let’s get you all caught up on what’s taking place domestically to begin at present off on an knowledgeable observe.
The enhancements to the 710, Ocean Boulevard, and the 91 do not appear to be they’re taking place. Additionally, the in-person Senior Vitamin Program for these 50 and up is beginning once more on Monday! Lastly, proudly owning Pier H and the Queen Mary would end in a monetary lack of $354 million over 5 years for the Port.
First, at present’s climate:
Partly sunny. Excessive: 70 Low: 57. In the present day’s pollen breakdown reveals average ranges for grass.
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Who ought to be the following Lengthy Seaside Mayor? Please let me know your thoughts! (As of at present, Suzie Worth leads the pack with 47.7% of your votes, however Rex Richardson is second with 34.2%. Franklin Sims is making a exhibiting with 10.5%!)
Listed here are the highest 5 tales in Lengthy Seaside at present:
- What’s taking place with the 710 freeway widening? We realized Saturday that there isn’t any cash for the mission. Along with not having the precise freeway development, quitting the mission may also imply shedding “car and pedestrian enhancements alongside arterial streets stretching from Ocean Boulevard to the 91 Freeway.” Nonetheless, there’s an opportunity {that a} totally different proposal may even see “arterial avenue enhancements to streets like Anaheim Road, Pacific Coast Freeway and others that cross the 710 Freeway.” (LB Post)
- The town introduced Friday that the in-person Senior Vitamin Program begins up once more on Monday. “Sizzling or chilly nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements can be served to residents age 50 and above. Residents are required to make reservations forward of time by calling the telephone variety of the specified web site.” Scheduled on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the places are Houghton Park, McBride Park, El Dorado Park West, and the Lengthy Seaside Senior Heart. (City of LB)
- Based on the Port of LB, taking possession of Pier H and the Queen Mary may end in a loss of “an estimated $354 million over 5 years.” This announcement got here forward of Monday’s deliberate LB Harbor Fee finances assembly. For Councilwoman Cindy Allen, it is “an incredible alternative for us to have management over and see this Pier change into a jewel in Lengthy Seaside.” For the president of the Pacific Service provider Transport Affiliation, it is “a ship that’s round 90 years previous — nonetheless sitting in saltwater, with a 40-year observe file of failure as an attraction/lodge.” (Daily Breeze/paywall)
- One other Princess Cruise ship is making information. We realized Friday that The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention “is investigating a reported COVID-19 outbreak” on the Majestic Princess that returned to LB on Saturday. “A lady onboard informed Eyewitness Information her pal examined constructive for COVID-19 and that nobody has come to wash their room since her pal was moved to isolation.” Chances are you’ll keep in mind that final week, the Grand Princess returned to LB with a number of passengers testing constructive for COVID. (ABC)
- Could is Nationwide Bike Month! The LBPD will host a number of “Bike With A Cop” occasions. Register for the occasions, spend a while with an officer, and discuss issues in your thoughts. It is also a good time to carry the children and introduce them to a cop. The dates can be Could 1, 12 p.m., at Granada Seaside; Could 7, 1 p.m. at Houghton Park; Could 14, 1 p.m., at Silverado Park; Could 21, 1 p.m., on the GoActiveLB Hub and Could 28, 1 p.m., at MacArthur Park. (LBPD)
Today in Long Beach:
- Heroes For Hearing 5k Run & Fundraiser for the HearAid Foundation meets at the Granada Launch Ramp (8:30 AM)
- eleventh Annual Stroll For Youngsters by LB Ronald McDonald Home meets at Conference Heart again lot and Rainbow Lagoon (9 AM)
- a-ha: The Film on the Artwork Theatre of Lengthy Seaside (11 AM)
- Rejoice Dutch King’s Day on the POA Gemmrig Park with a Style of Amsterdam Holland (11 AM)
- The Eon Burchman Trio at Viento Y Agua (12 PM)
From my pocket book:
- ⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️ The Metropolis of Lengthy Seaside Vitality Sources is alerting all its prospects of fraudulent calls and textual content messages. (Facebook)
- The town introduced a $600,000 funding within the creation of the Lengthy Seaside Early Childhood Training Infrastructure Hub in collaboration with the LB Mayor’s Fund for Training and the Lengthy Seaside USD (LBUSD). (Facebook)
- As Sexual Assault Consciousness Month involves an in depth, the Lengthy Seaside Police Division asks the group to proceed to make use of its voice. If you happen to suspect abuse, or are a sufferer your self, let somebody know so that you or that somebody can obtain the assistance that’s wanted. (Facebook)
- Our neighbor from Alamitos Seaside reminds you to get renter’s insurance coverage! (Nextdoor)
- A Greenbelt Heights neighbor misplaced a grey and white kitty. He is an indoor cat, however he received out. Did you see him? (Nextdoor)
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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. She loves canines, cats, books, performs Greatest Fiends (do not choose), embraces social justice, and tries to reside out Micah 6:8.
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