🌱 LBCC Threatened + Mayor Supports Starbucks Union At 7th & Redondo

Good morning, Long Beach; today is National Babe Ruth Day! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

The college isn’t canceling classes, but there’ll be more patrols. Also, the Mayor is on board with the Starbucks unionization effort. Finally, there’s going to be a job fair for those between 17 and 25!

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog, then sun. High: 68 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach:

1. The Long Beach City College received a threatening message on Monday; however, the school doesn’t believe that it’s credible. The LBPD was alerted and consulted with the school. “All LBCC operations, including classes, will continue as usual. LBPD will provide additional patrols on campus while this situation is in effect.” (LB Local News)
2. We learned on Monday that Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia supports the efforts of a local Starbucks store to unionize. Located at 7th and Redondo, the workers told the company’s CEO that “we show up every day for this company and give our best despite the conditions we have been put under.” The company disagrees and says that “they believe they can work together without a union.” Nationwide, 26 Starbucks have unionized. (ABC)
3. Mark your calendar! On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a maritime industry job fair at the LBCC Pacific Coast Campus. “The event, aimed at ages 17-25, will feature speakers from the maritime field and a competition for young people to show what they know about the maritime industry. Two prizes of $250 will be awarded.” (Press-Telegram)
4. Another Saturday event that’s coming up is the Annual Classic Car Show in Seal Beach. More than 500 stunningly beautiful classic cars will take up the sides of Main Street. For you, this means that Main Street is closed between PCH and Ocean. Getting around on Electric, Central, and Ocean will also be problematic around 8th and 10th streets. (Sun News)
5. And, while we’re at it, there’s also the Rainbow Connections Youth PRIDE Event at First Congregational Church of Long Beach. There’ll be “music, a DJ and dancing, LGBTQ+ resources including the wonderful organization Free Mom Hugs, a gender-affirming clothing “store” (also free!), a photo booth, a reading corner, and FREE FOOD.” Head on over between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. (DTLB Alliance)

Today in Long Beach:

• Programming Basics For Data Science And Analytics Webinar by CSULB Digital Skills Bootcamps (11 AM)
• Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group (online) (11 AM)
• "Resume Score Maximizer" — Do You Know Your Resume Score? Webinar (3 PM)
• The Alliance Long Beach Presents: Understanding The Opportunities Of SB-9 And ADUs at the Art Theatre (3 PM)
• Music Skills: Remix Lady Gaga at the Apple Los Cerritos (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Fire Prevention Bureau welcomes Christine Crowley to the Long Beach Fire Department as our newest Combination Building Inspector Aide! Christine was born and raised in Long Beach. She’s been with the City for 26 years. (Facebook)
• Attention Long Beach local artists👩🏻‍🎨 and community organizations! In partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach, the City will be providing grants to support local arts, culture and history nonprofits and professional artists. (Facebook)
• The City of Long Beach will host its fourth annual “Celebration of the Young Child” at the Billie Jean King Main Library! The Celebration is a free annual event to showcase vendors who provide services and resources for young children and their families. (Facebook)
• A Memorial Heights neighbor needs help on how to make hummingbird food and how it’s supposed to look. (Nextdoor)
• Our Belmont Heights Central neighbor is looking for recommendations for a primary care physician, preferably female. (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.