🌱 Deadly Shooting On South St. + Plants R Us Zaferia Fundraiser

Morning, neighbors; today is National Take A Walk In The Park Day! Sylvia here with a brand-new Long Beach Daily.

A fatal shooting on South may have been gang-related. Also, there is a fundraiser this Saturday involving plants! Finally, Washington neighborhood street art is on the way, and officials want your input.

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Partly sunny. High: 66 Low: 56.

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Here are the top five stories in Long Beach today:

1. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, the LBPD was called to a deadly shooting in the 400 block of South Street. “The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect(s) approached the victim and got into a verbal dispute. That dispute led to a physical fight, which escalated into a shooting.” “The shooting is believed to be gang-related.” (LBPD)
2. Mark your calendars! Long Beach Organic invites you to its fundraiser, Plants R Us, at the Zaferia Junction Community Garden between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. “The event will also feature live jazz and fresh honey from their beekeeper.” (LB Local News)
3. We learned Sunday that the “Washington neighborhood will get new public art on crosswalks this year as part of a $25,000 grant aimed to enhance pedestrian and public safety.” One such space is the 15th and Chestnut intersection. If you are a resident of the area, or even just drive through it, participate in an online survey to shape the look of the artwork! (LB Post)
4. The LB Board of Water Commissioners meets on Thursday how to find a way to return $9 million to ratepayers. The refund is due to the embattled Measure M, which a judge declared unconstitutional. At this time, officials favor “a one-time rebate of around $100 each.” (Press-Telegram)
5. If you are over the age of 50 or immunocompromised, you are eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster as of Tuesday. “The booster shot can either be an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech shot or a half-dose of the Moderna vaccine.” According to health officials, “about 14.7% of all new cases of the virus are the new variant,” BA.2. (LB Post)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Diversity Virtual Job Fair (11 AM to 2 PM)
• Improving Fertility Naturally - Free Workshop Online (11 AM)
• Public Hours at the Rancho Los Cerritos (1 PM to 5 PM)
• Wine Wednesday at Waters Edge Winery (3 PM to 9 PM)
• Marina Stadium Farmer’s Market at Appian Way and Nieto Avenue (3 PM to 7 PM)

From my notebook:

• The grand opening of the Colorado Lagoon Playground was Tuesday! Improvements include a new inclusive children’s play area designed for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, with features for active recreation like slides, swings, bridges and more. (Facebook)
• After any significant rainfall, unhealthy conditions may result from increased runoff from storm drain outlets and rivers, which eventually reach the City’s beaches. Recreational swimming areas should be avoided for three days! (Facebook)
• Our The Circle Web neighbor found a very loving and playful dog at Atherton and Clark Sunday night. Hope someone claims her. Dropped her off at the Long Beach Animal Shelter on Spring Street. She’s not this skinny. She’s very healthy. (Nextdoor)
• A Rose Park neighbor is in search of blankets and jackets. (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.