Calling LB Artists + Pride Tower Inspires + 400 Reunifications

It’s another beautiful day in Long Beach, the Aquatic Capital of America!

Welcome to the Long Beach Patch Daily Newsletter, the easiest and most enjoyable way to know what’s happening down the street and around the corner.

In today’s newsletter, we’ll shine a spotlight on the planned Memorial Day AquaLink water taxi return and a shout-out to local artists who want to see their work displayed. The feel-good news of the day is the reunification of 400 unaccompanied minors with vetted caregivers!

First Things First: Today’s Weather

Sunny Southern California doesn’t disappoint with May temperatures reaching 72° for the high and 57° for the low. Odds are good it’ll be sunny and gorgeous.

There is a beach hazard warning that will expire today at 11 a.m. for southwest facing beaches because of dangerous rip currents.

The Five News Headlines That Everyone’s Talking About

1. The Long Beach Creative Group plans a July art show and is inviting local artists to participate. But hurry! Submissions are due June 6. (The Grunion)
2. The California Air Resources Board may require LB to replace its municipal trucks as early as 2024 to meet zero-emission standards. (City of LB)
3. Memorial Day weekend will be the restart of the AquaLink water taxi service. Shut down because of COVID-19, it returns for FREE weekend-only service. (LP Post)
4. Even though vandals burned down the Long Beach Pride Tower, it has inspired neighboring cities to paint one of their lifeguard towers in Pride rainbow colors. (Spectrum News 1)
5. The City announces that, so far, it has reunified 400 unaccompanied minors from the southern border with family members or caregivers. The Convention Center still houses 353 youngsters. (City of LB)

What’s Happening Today in Long Beach?

• Long Beach Taco Festival is back at the Scottish Rite Event Center, 855 Elm Avenue. (12 p.m.)

• Long Beach Sunday Farmers’ Market at 6602 East Marina Drive. (9 a.m.)

• 2021 Long Beach Spring So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet at Veteran’s Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis Street. (7 a.m.)

• Italian Greyhound Beach Party at Rosie’s Dog Beach, 5000 East Ocean Boulevard. (11 a.m.)

• Ballast Point Brewing at 110 North Marina Drive hosts “Sips & Succulents” that combines craft beers with DIY succulent creativity. (3 p.m.)

Today’s Long Beach Patch Notebook

It may not fit into news or events, but you sure want to know about it!

• Based in Long Beach, the FURever large-breed dog rescue is looking for fosters. (Foster application)
• Parkcrest Christian Church now hosts outdoor Sunday worship services at 10:45 a.m. (Mandatory registration)

That’s it! You’re now in the know and ready to weigh in at the water cooler. Better yet, head out and experience Long Beach! I’ll bring you another serving of tasty news and events morsels tomorrow.

-Sylvia

Sylvia Cochran is a freelance writer who has lived more than 20 years in Long Beach and its various neighborhoods. I love books, dogs, volunteering, and embrace social justice. If you have a juicy tidbit of what’s happening locally, don’t keep it to yourself; reach out by emailing me at longbeach-ca@patch.com!