🌱Arrest On Lime Avenue + Belmont Shore Parking, Not Parklets? + Ozzy!

Happy National Blueberry Popsicle Day, LB! If the news had a melting point, what would it be? Today, we’re talking about an arrest, parklet hubbub, and Ozzy Osbourne, for starters.

• 👮 The PD arrests a 25-year-old parolee
• 🅿️ Belmont Shore parklets are becoming a hot topic
• 🎶 Ozzy Osbourne is coming to Fingerprint Music on 4th

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📰 Here are the top five stories in Long Beach today:

1) On Wednesday, the PD arrested a 25-year-old parolee in the 300 block of Lime Avenue. He is suspected of “multiple felony offenses, including robbery, possession of a firearm by an ex-felon and violation of parole.” In particular, he is believed to be a suspect in the “armed robbery of two people outside a 99 Ranch Market in Rowland Heights.” (Long Beach Post)

2) Belmont Shore is at the heart of the “Parking, Not Parklets” movements. In the middle of August, we reported on six restaurants along 2nd Street that applied to make their parklets permanent. On Wednesday, we learned that “citywide, 36 applications for permanent parklets were received, and 23 were deemed feasible. Of that number, 13 are in the Belmont Shore-Naples area. About 10 were in Belmont Shore/Belmont Pier area.” Critics now say that the parklets were supposed to be temporary. Proponents explain that the City Council voted to give businesses the right to apply for making their parklets permanent. There are now petition drives and neighborhood groups representing some but not all Belmont Shore areas arguing on the issue. (Patch, Press-Telegram/paywall)

3) Ozzy Osbourne is releasing "Patient Number 9," and fans are clamoring to get their hands on the album. Long Beach residents now have the opportunity to get their copy autographed by the 73-year-old “Prince of Darkness.” Head on down to Fingerprint Music at 420 East 4th Street on September 10 at 2 p.m. Of course, as is always the case at these events, there are rules in place. The musician will only sign the new album, won’t take photos with fans and requires you to wear masks. (Fingerprint Music)

4) We learned on Wednesday that Wilson’s boys’ swim coach Berg “stepped down after 16 very successful seasons coaching the Bruins.” Taking his place will be “fellow Bruins alum Brandon D’Sa.” However, Coach Berg will still be around, particularly as “a mentor and resource for the Bruins’ two new young boys’ aquatics coaches: D’Sa running the swim team, and Zac Polmanteer with the water polo team.” (The562.org)

5) Mark your calendars! The city is bringing a mobile shredding truck to the LBCC Pacific Coast Campus Parking Lot 2 on September 10. It will be there from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity to shred confidential papers of all types. Each resident may bring up to three boxes of papers. (City of LB)

📆 Today in Long Beach:

• Pickleball Tournament at the El Dorado Tennis Center (8 a.m.)
• Downtown Long Beach Farmers Market at The Streets (10 a.m.)
• The Doo Wop Project at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center (2 p.m.)
• Good Vibes at the Terrace Theater (8 p.m.)
• All Star Comedy at the Laugh Factory (10 p.m.)

📓 From my notebook:

• The LBPD is proud to welcome the recruits of Police Academy Class #96, who started training earlier this week! We are excited for all 60 recruits as they begin their law enforcement careers. 💪👮" (Long Beach Police Department (CA) via Facebook)
• Prepare yourself for this LB Heat! 🚰Stay hydrated 🎽Wear loose-fitting, light clothing 🧴Apply sunscreen (at least SPF 15) 👶🐶Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in the direct sunlight 🌳Spend time in air conditioning ... (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• ❗️PUBLIC NOTICE❗️The Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services (LBDHHS) is now offering non-appointment options to those who are eligible for the monkeypox vaccine at the Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus vaccination site. (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• ❗️FLEX ALERT❗️Conserve energy between 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. 🌡️Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher (If health permits) 🚫Avoid using major appliances 💡Turn off lights/unplug devices. (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• Remember: The Creative Economy Grants Program, funded by the Long Beach Recovery Act, has extended the application deadline until 📆 September 2, 2022, for the Public Mural Program. (Long Beach City via 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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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