Clamoring For Nest Safety + Juneteenth + 15 MPH In Belmont Shore?

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.

LB has been trimming trees but caught the ire of residents who want to see birds’ nests protected. Also, the City has officially designated Juneteenth as a Day of Celebration. Finally, are you down with reducing the 25 mph speed limit in Belmont Shore to 15 mph?

First Things First: Today’s Weather and Allergy Outlook

Sunny Southern California doesn’t disappoint with June temperatures reaching 68° for the high and 60° for the low. Odds are good it’ll be partly cloudy, in keeping with our typical June Gloom.

Even though it’s grass pollen season, along with olives and mulberries, levels of pollen in the air are moderate.

The Five News Headlines That Everyone’s Talking About

1. Residents from the seventh district flooded Council Member Roberto Uranga’s office with angry messages over the impact of tree removal on nesting birds. As a result, the City Council voted to re-evaluate its tree maintenance policy to protect nests in the spring. (LB Press Telegram)
2. The City has officially designated Juneteenth a “Day of Celebration” after Councilman Al Austin introduced the proposal. Event planning is underway for festivities on June 19 for the downtown area. (LB Post)
3. Belmont Shore may soon see a drop in residential speed limits from 25 mph to 15 mph. Councilwoman Suzie Price wants the community’s input during an online meeting on Monday. (LB Press Telegram/Grunion Gazette)
4. Insiders are expecting a late summer wedding boom. Photographers are booked through the end of the year. Phones are ringing at popular wedding venues such as The Grand. Typical convention hotels like the Hilton are trying to get in on the action to make up for canceled events. (LB Business Journal)
5. A program called “Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies” ran from 5-15-20 to 11-15-20, and reduced whale collisions by 35%. Sixteen shipping companies participated by reducing their vessel speeds to 10 knots or fewer. Typically, cargo ships approaching the LB Port go 12 knots. (LB Post)

What’s Happening Today in Long Beach?

• Grandpa Yawn & Yalubba perform at Alex’s Bar, 2913 East Anaheim Street. (8 p.m.)
• Band of Brothers is a men’s online weekly gathering at Cornerstone Church, 1000 North Studebaker Road. (8 a.m.)
• 49er Industry Chat and Webinar “How Much Are You Committed To Your Dreams?” (12 p.m.)
• "Cheers to 5 Years" Pie Bar Anniversary Celebration at 450 Pine Avenue. (11 a.m.)
• Rainbow Harbor Whale Watching Cruise at 100 Aquarium Way. (3 p.m.)
• Comedy Collision at the LB Laugh Factory, 151 South Pine Avenue. (8 p.m.)

Today’s Long Beach Patch Notebook

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

• The Guidance Center is looking for in-kind item donations such as art supplies, board games, and ethnically diverse doll figures.
• Live Love Animal Rescue is looking for dog adopters, fosters, and donors. There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities.

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!