Etch A Catalytic Converter + Gang Shooting + House, RV Fire

Happy Monday, people of Long Beach! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

With catalytic converter theft being the hot topic on Nextdoor, the LBPD has begun hosting Etch & Catch events. Also, there was another shooting in the Downtown Entertainment District. Finally, the fire department had a busy time with a house fire, RV fire, and structure damage. Oh, my!

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The LBPD will host another Etch & Catch event this coming Saturday. Motorists can etch their cars’ VINs into the metal of catalytic converters. The goal is to cut down on the catalytic converter theft in the city. (@LBPD)
2. There was a (possibly gang-related) shooting Saturday night on the 200 block of North Pine Avenue (the Downtown Entertainment District). There were two victims, one of whom died. If you have any information, please contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Adrian Garcia or Sean Magee at (562) 570-7244. (City of LB)
3. On Saturday, the LBFD responded to a fire at the corner of Locust Avenue and 14th Street. It took 40 firefighters to extinguish the house fire that then spread to a parked RV next to the property. (LB Post)
4. Later that same day, Engine 13 traveled to 1601 Caspian, where a vehicle made contact with a business. They placed a couple of posts to shore up the building and prevent collapse. (@lbfirefighters)
5. L.A. County coronavirus cases are skyrocketing when compared to the rest of the state. The county saw 3,058 reported infections on Friday alone, which was the third day in a row with reports in excess of 2,500 cases. In Long Beach, there are currently 22 COVID hospitalizations. Since the prior update, there were an additional 105 new cases. (KTLA, LB Data)

Today in Long Beach

• Kids Hands-On Camp: American Sweet Treats at the Chef Tech Cooking School, 3842 Atlantic Avenue. (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• Trivia Night at The Auld Dubliner, 71 South Pine Avenue. (7 p.m.)
• Yoga Feel-Good Monday, Soul Vision Healing Center, 4645 East Anaheim Street. (7 p.m.)
• Bachelorette Mondays at Trademark Brewing, 233 East Anaheim Street. (7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
• The Tom Kubis Big Band performs at the Gaslamp, 6251 East PCH. (8 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Leadership Long Beach: "THANK YOU! What a fun day! Thanks to all to who made it possible. #llbamazingrace" (Facebook)

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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. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects, German to English business translations as well as human resources tutorials. She loves dogs, books, and embraces social justice.

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