173 New Kid COVID Cases + Cops Wait Tables + Changes To Zoning

Up and at 'em, Long Beach! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

Kids are continuing to come down with COVID-19. Also, you can have cops serve you something other than warrants. Finally, the LB City Council will not stand in the way of far-reaching residential zoning changes.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. LBUSD reports 173 new COVID-19 cases after its second week of being in session. This number is down from 253 positive student tests after the first week. As of today, there have been 429 confirmed student cases, 23 employee cases, and one vendor case. (LB Post, LBUSD)
2. Mega Tip-a-Cop event is a go! On the last Wednesday of this month, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., LB police officers will wait tables for tips. All tips are donations to support Special Olympics Southern California. If you’re ready to support the good cause, have a cop serve you food rather than a warrant, then head to Belmont Shore on that day. Participating restaurants are Legends, Quinn’s Pub & Grill, George’s Greek Café, Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, Blue Windows, and Rance’s Chicago Pizza. (SOSC)
3. In a five to four vote, LB City Council members decided that they would not ask Governor Gavin Newsom to veto Senate Bills 9 and 10. As you may remember, these bills are designed to do away with single-family home zoning in favor of multiple housing units on these lots. Supporting the veto were Al Austin, Daryl Supernaw, Stacy Mungo Flanigan, and Suzie Price. (LB Post)
4. The Port is getting more congested, which may end up costing it business. At this time, there are 49 ships waiting for an open berth. Another 15 will arrive over the weekend. Carriers are now looking for alternatives that might include Oakland and Portland. (Splash 247)
5. Tacos El Sauz at 1616 East Anaheim Street is the hot tip for anyone who loves authentic eats after dark in a diverse setting. Buche, suadero, and tripas are on the menu. Waxing poetically, a reviewer recently referred to the taquería’s parking lot as “a painting at a museum.” (L.A. Taco)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Tai Chi for Beginners at Marine Stadium Park, 5300 East Eliot Street. (11:45 a.m.)
• Yom Kippur Family Service with Temple Israel at Marina Vista Park. (2 p.m.)
• Uptown Farmers’ Market on the east side of Atlantic Avenue at 46th Street. (3 p.m.)
• Comedy Kitchen at 740 East Broadway. (7 p.m.)
• El Dorado Park Summer Concert at 7550 East Spring Street. (7 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Public Library: ""I'm excited to have my new library card and visit the Veteran's Resource Center at the Main library, where I can check out books published by my fellow veterans." What's your favorite thing about owning an LBPL Library Card? Tell us in ..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Mark your calendars! Join us for the first Long Beach Youth Festival! There will be panel presentations, performances, interactive/fun activities & a resource fair! When: Sat., 9/25 Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Houghton Park Commu..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: "The Long Beach Public Library is kicking off Latino Heritage Month with a Selena Party for the whole family! Registration is required. Thank you to Farmers & Merchants Bank for sponsoring the Library's Vida Latina celebration. Learn abou..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Give your input on the evaluation of the City's Citizen Police Complaint Commission. Attend the virtual or in-person listening session! Virtual Thur., 9/16, 6:30 - 8 p.m. https://bit.ly/CPCCVirtualList... In-person Thur...." (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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