COVID-19 Memorial + Fatal Stabbing Near Linden + More $ For Subs

Happy Wednesday, Long Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Long Beach wants to commemorate the neighbors lost due to COVID-19. Also, this time, it’s a stabbing. Finally, substitute teachers could see their pay go from $27.47 to $32 an hour.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. Long Beach is in the process of creating a “digital memorial to remember and honor residents who have died from COVID-19.” This move comes after the city logged the 1,000th death of a resident because of the virus. “Of the 1,000 people who died since the start of the pandemic in Long Beach: 84 were aged 18 to 49; 213 were 50 to 64; and 703 were 65 and over.” The city asks that you submit photos of loved ones along with a message in memory of the person. (Long Beach City, Spectrum News 1)
2. There was a deadly stabbing Monday afternoon near the intersection of Louise Street and Linden Avenue. A short while later, officers located an “abandoned car in an alleyway in the 200 block of E. 56th Street,” which they believe to be the crime scene. If you know anything, please contact Homicide Detectives Adrian Garcia, Juan Carlos Reyes, or Jose Rodriguez at (562) 570-7244. (LBPD)
3. LBUSD will pay substitute teachers more money. The district is dealing with a substitute teacher shortage and willing to pay extra to lure “substitute teachers, who are not represented by the Teachers Association of Long Beach or another union.” The plan is an hourly increase from $27.47 to $32. “Prospective substitute teachers need to hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the “basic skills requirement” either by providing a standardized test score or by having B’s or better in college-level reading, writing and mathematics courses.” (LB Post)
4. Update: As we warned last week, the traffic jam off the Port of LB is getting worse. The latest count says that there are 70 cargo ships waiting for their turns to get into a berth. However, even then there are problems. There is a “shortage of trucks and drivers to pick up goods.” (CBS)
5. After Saturday, South Street Parkway will be known as Pressburg Parkway. This decision honors neighborhood leader Dan Pressburg who has been active in Deforest Park. You can find the parklet at the corner of South Street and Jaymills Avenue. Best of all, Dan Pressburg is still alive and will be able to enjoy this honor. (LB Post)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Pink Media @ King's Fish House - Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)
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Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Antique Market: "First Timers = Regulars = Let us know in the comments if you are first timers or regulars to enter to Win a Free Pass for you and your guest Sunday Oct 17 #lbflea #longbeachvintagemarket #longbeachcalifornia #fleamarket #fleamarket..." (Instagram)
• Long Beach Fire Department: "On Saturday, September 18, 2021, a special virtual remembrance ceremony was conducted by the IAFF to honor our fallen, whose names will forever be etched onto the Wall of Honor. Among those names is #yourLBFD's own Chris Parker. We conti..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library: "Happy 2nd Birthday, Billie Jean King Main Library! " (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: "Last night, we celebrated our 25th anniversary and the Long Beach Public Library's 125th anniversary at our annual Grape Expectations fundraiser! Thank you to Mayor Robert Garcia, Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero, and ..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Learn about solutions to the rise of tenant displacements caused by the no-fault just-cause remodel provision of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Register TODAY! " (Facebook)

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