🌱 Car Shot On Atlantic Blvd + Parking Lot Shooting At Lakewood Mall

Happy Tuesday, Long Beach; today is World Press Freedom Day, which was proclaimed in 1993 by the UN General Assembly! Let's get this day started off right. Here's what's happening today in Long Beach.

Someone shot at a car while it was driving on Atlantic Boulevard. Also, a man was shot in the parking lot near Round 1 Bowling. Finally, a powerboat had a close encounter with a dock.

First, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 69 Low: 55. Today’s pollen breakdown shows moderate levels for grass.

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Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. When the LBPD was called to the 2400 block of Linden Avenue on Sunday night, they found a car that had been shot at. The driver explained that he was “driving in the area of Atlantic Boulevard towards Burnett Street when he was approached by a dark-colored sedan.” He thought he heard gunfire and saw the sedan take off. Sure enough, “his vehicle had been struck by gunfire,” but nobody was hurt. (LBPD)
2. Another shooting took place on Sunday in the Lakewood Center Mall parking lot, right in front of Round 1. When officers arrived at 401 Lakewood Boulevard, they “found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound” and noted that there had been “multiple shots.” “Multiple vehicles were seen leaving the area after the shooting.” (LB Post)
3. Sunday was also busy for the LBFD’s Rescue Boat 1 and marine patrol units. Right around 7 p.m., they responded to a vessel crash involving a “powerboat (that) crashed onto the long dock at Davies Launch Ramp in Alamitos Bay.” Nobody was hurt, and the dock is still in good shape. (LBFD)
4. La Bocca Felice Ristorante serves Italian seafood and other dishes at 301 West 6th Street in San Pedro. We learned Monday that “next month, (the owner) is going to close down the restaurant and host a private dinner for families that haven’t been able but could really use a night out without any worries or cost.” There will be no advertisement for the event. Instead, “if you or someone you know would like to be a part of it, you are more than welcome to go on their Facebook page to check out the date or contact them directly.” (Random Lengths News)
5. Mark your calendars! The Pan American Fiesta takes place at Mayfair Park this Thursday through Sunday. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, games, rides, and more! The Susie Hansen Latin Band is scheduled for Friday evening, and the Selena Tribute Band plays Saturday evening. (OC Breeze)

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Today in Long Beach:

• The Silver Hour/La Hora De Plata is FREE at the fountain area in Bixby Park (11 AM)
• Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking (online) (3 PM)
• The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the WBC Virtual Workshop "Social Media Influencers in Long Beach" (4 PM)
• Game Night Tuesdays at Trademark Brewing (4:30 PM)
• Audition at the Long Beach Playhouse for Company The Musical (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Long Beach Public Library has several events planned to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Visit the Miller Special Collections Room, where experts in anthropology and linguistics will explore the history. (Facebook)
• Our neighbor in the Belmont Heights South area is wondering if it is illegal for a neighbor to have cameras (2) pointing at another person's gate? (Nextdoor)
• A Carson Park LB neighbor urges you to beware of open garages, front doors & gates! They were attacked 2xs within the past 2 weeks by large dogs that have bolted out of the OPEN front door of their homes, while their owners were watching in their yard. (Nextdoor)
• A The Plaza-Emerson neighbor is looking for good general dentistry in East Long Beach/Seal Beach/Los Alamitos area. Their dentist retired. (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.

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