🌱 Locust Ave. Carjacking + Vehicle Crashes Into Atlantic Ave. House

Hello again, everybody; today is World Parrot Day, which was first organized by the World Parrot Trust in 2004! It's me, Sylvia, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

An argument may have led to a carjacking. Also, a house now has a red tag. Finally, Maersk says the port will start implementing the fees it has been waiving.

First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 74 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach:

1. On Friday, close to 3:18 a.m., the LBPD dispatched officers to the 1200 block of Locust Avenue. A man explained that he was in a parking lot, got into a verbal altercation with several people, and was subsequently carjacked by “one male suspect and one female suspect (who) approached him, produced a firearm, fired a shot towards the ground, and drove the victim’s vehicle from the scene.” (LBPD)
2. Saturday evening, at around 9:56 p.m., a vehicle crashed into a house on the 1300 block of Atlantic Avenue. While there were no injuries, the city placed a “Red Unsafe” tag on the residence. The Red Cross assisted the resident who was displaced by the crash. (LB Post)
3. Could the port finally begin charging the container dwell fees it has waived since October? Maersk said on Thursday that the ongoing congestion at the port may cost the ocean carrier the costly fees. “As of May 26 the Port of Long Beach had a combined 12,189 import containers dwelling nine or more days,” which could qualify for the fee. Of course, remember that carriers will turn around and pass on the fee to shippers. (gCaptain)
4. Summer is coming – Bellflower Unified is ending school this week – and you might not yet have found something for the kids to do this summer. Fret not! There are some water and beach-themed activities. Examples include the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club’s Summer Program for youngsters from 8 to 18 years, or the Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center that serves a similar age range. Younger campers might appreciate Aqualand Bay Camp. Another favorite is the Long Beach Junior Crew for those aged 11 and up. (Press-Telegram)
5. Are you a mural artist? Are you a local professional artist? The city wants to divide up $900,000 among you to “support local arts and cultural organizations” as part of the LB Recovery Act. However, you’re running out of time to apply. The application period closes on June 10. Mural painters have until August 5. (City of LB)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Lauren Halsey Exhibition at the University Art Gallery (10 a.m.)
• Bixby Park Farmers' Market (3 p.m.)
• Hoopshots TV New Talent Open House at the Hoopshots TV Studio (5 p.m.)
• Auditions For 'The Cripple Inishmaan' at the Long Beach Playhouse (7 p.m.)
• Freakscene: The Story Of Dinosaur Jr. at the Art Theatre of Long Beach (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Our neighbor in the Lakewood Village found a cat in the middle of the street. Need to get it back to its family. They are in Lakewood Village at Centralia and Pepperwood. (Nextdoor)
• Our North East Village neighbor is seeking any free moving/storage boxes/trunks/suitcases etc. (Nextdoor)
• An El Dorado Park Estates neighbor reminds us that it's important to keep sidewalks clear, for pedestrians, 24/7. The sidewalk is a path of travel for public use. Thank you for your consideration of the handicapped. (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.

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