🌱 Bottoms Up Tavern Moves From Artesia Blvd. + Route 71 Stop Changes

Welcome back, Long Beach; today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, which celebrates the invention by an unnamed New York pushcart vendor right around the year 1900! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

A controversial bar is moving to Bellflower, but not before posting a scathing message to its council member. Also, if you ride Route 71, there will be some stop changes. Finally, the LBPD announced several promotions!

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 68.

FYI: Long Beach Cooling Centers are open daily from noon to 6 p.m. You find them at the Houghton, McBride, and Admiral Kidd community centers as well as the Senior Center and El Dorado Park West.

🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Long Beach? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more.

🚗 Three Of The Cheapest Gas Stations In Long Beach 🚗

• Sinclair at 5588 Long Beach Blvd., $4.99
• G&M at 701 Redondo Ave., $4.99
• Speedway Express at 907 E 7th St., $4.99

💻 Back To School Poll!
The kids are going back to school soon. Should schools still take COVID precautions? Please let me know your thoughts! As of right now, 38.5% say the kids should just go back to school, 26% say that kids should wear masks, 32.7% want there to be distancing and sanitizing, while 2.9% prefer distance learning for the kids.

Here are the top five stories in Long Beach today:

1. We learned on Monday that the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control has pulled the Bottoms Up Tavern’s liquor license. Located at 1739 East Artesia Boulevard, “investigators say the bar was involved in illegal drug sales” and there was the March car crash that killed two. The alleged driver reportedly “had just left the bar.” However, the business has already decided to move and it will open next at 9875 Alondra Boulevard in Bellflower. In a July 15 message to patrons, the ownership team takes to task City Councilman Rex Richardson of District 9 and the Hamilton Neighborhood Association for treating the bar as a scapegoat. (ABC, Bottoms Up Tavern)
2. If you are using the bus for Route 71, you will see some stop changes today. “Due to a road closure, LBT will have a detour for bus stops on Route 71” between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Affected stops are on Orange Avenue Between Wardlow and Spring. (LB Transit)
3. The LBPD announced promotions! Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish is promoting Lieutenant Mike Solomita, Lieutenant Scott Jenson, Lieutenant Stephanie Hall, and Lieutenant Greg Brown to the rank of Commander. These promotions are effective August 13. Congratulations! (OC Breeze)
4. The Magnolia at 500 West Broadway opened Thursday. It offers 142 apartments and several business locations on the first floor. “Rent at The Magnolia will range from $2,345 to $4,575 per month, depending on the size of the apartment.” The leasing office opened on Friday. (Press-Telegram)
5. Mark your calendars! KCRW is planning a Labor Day weekend party at Lincoln Park. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on September 4 featuring DJs Wyldeflower and Valida. “Come early to explore Long Beach Walls murals in the making and the sculptures of Art Renzei before you come dance.” (KCRW)

Today in Long Beach:

• 50+ Book Club meets at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library (1 p.m.)
• EL Social Club meets at the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Sounds Of Summer Live Music at 2nd & PCH (6 p.m.)
• Music, Comedy & Poetry Open Mic at DiPiazza's (9 p.m.)
• Alex's Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A North Alamitos Beach-NABA neighbor is looking for a dog sitter at their home for two dogs from Aug. 6 to 13. (Nextdoor)
• Our West Bixby Knolls neighbor needs information on how to get free food during a difficult time, and maybe a company that provides gas cards in exchange for work or volunteer work. (Nextdoor)
• A neighbor in the Belmont Shore area is wondering if anyone near the Ocean and Covina-Granada area heard gun shots. (Nextdoor)
• A Dominguez Park neighbor found a black & white spotted Maltese/Shitzu type puppy. Looks like it escaped mid-groom. (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• The Appliance Coach — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

💛 Loving the Long Beach Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: 💛

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so that they can subscribe
• Get your local business featured in front of readers

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Long Beach Daily? Contact me at LongBeach-CA@Patch.com