🌱 11 Park Estates Burglaries In 6 Months + 90807 COVID Cases Up

Hey, Long Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.

There have been 11 burglaries in Park Estates in the last six months. Also, COVID is spreading quickly in 90807. Finally, Torisho opened its first U.S. location right here!

First, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The LBPD sent out a message Friday that involves burglaries in the Park Estates neighborhood. There have been reports of 11 incidents between June 12 and December 12. The PD says that these involved suspects breaking in during daytime hours while occupants weren’t home. At this time, there are no suspects and the PD will be “increasing police resources in the area” for deterrence. (Long Beach Police Department)
2. COVID is spreading quickly in the 90807 ZIP code. The latest LB COVID numbers show that the seven-day average cases per 100K sat at 19.10. This figure makes it the ZIP code with the most new cases. (LBDHHS)
3. We learned Saturday that LB is home to the first U.S. location of Torisho! Located at 730 Long Beach Boulevard, it is a Japanese deep-friend chicken sensation. This eatery is a walk-up counter that offers – are you ready for this? – gluten-free fried chicken or, as insiders call it, karaage. A 12-piece wings meal is $15. (The HiLo)
4. The LBUSD is looking to sell two of seven surplus properties. One is at 999 Atlantic Avenue and the other one at 4310 Long Beach Boulevard. However, rather than selling them at market value to the highest bidder, the district requested a waiver Wednesday to select a buyer who would meet a “greater community good.” One plan is to turn these properties into affordable housing. (LB Post)
5. Located at 2001 River Avenue, the Century Villages at Cabrillo is a supportive housing continuum. It features short-term, transitional, and permanent housing in collaboration with a number of organizations such as Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and U.S. Vets. On Thursday, the planning commission approved a building project that would allow for the demolishing of 40 old housing units to build 90 new ones. During LB’s last homeless count, volunteers identified 175 veterans. This project could provide housing for 50 of them. Assuming the project begins in spring, it should be completed by 2023. (LA County, LB Post)

Today in Long Beach:

• Fourth Sunday of Advent at Grace Brethren Church (9:30 AM)
• Vicente Fernandez Impersonator Alejandro Gonzalez at the Brea Improv (3:00 PM)
• A Tribute to Bob Marley at the PCH Club (3:00 PM)
• Grace First Presbyterian Church presents "A-Caroling We Go" Holiday Concert with the Long Beach Chorale (4:00 PM)
• The Bamboo Club Hosts a “Sparks of Love” Toy Drive with a Chance to Win in a Raffle (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Despite not being able to patrol in a sleigh, Bixby The Elf enjoyed riding along with officers. (Facebook)
• The Long Beach Fire Department's Spark of Love Toy program is in full swing. (Facebook)
• The LBPD joined the 30x30 Initiative to advance women in policing! (Facebook)
• Where can our Downtown Long Beach neighbor find TRADITIONAL panettone? (Nextdoor)
• Our Dominguez Park neighbor has guavas and even offers Free delivery in Long Beach! (Nextdoor)
• Your Belmont Shore neighbor wants to see pictures of your Christmas tree! (Nextdoor)
• Another Belmont Shore neighbor and their dogs need a new place to live asap. They can pay up to $1200 a month for a guesthouse room or studio. (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 dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.