🌱 Man Shot On Daisy Ave + Poke Pub At 160 The Promenade North Opens

Hello, neighbors; today, we enjoy National Bavarian Cream Pie Day! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Long Beach Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• 🤔 An opportunity to weigh in on a Commission on Women and Girls
• 🎄 Where to find fresh-cut Christmas trees
• 💃🏽 Plans to revitalize Lincoln Park in downtown

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🎄 The Worst Christmas Songs?
Christmas is around the corner. Songs of the season are everywhere. However, some tunes are better than others. Last year, Rolling Stone compiled a list of the worst Christmas songs of all time. Which song is the one that is the worst in your book? So far, we have:

• NewSong, ‘The Christmas Shoes’ - 40%
• The Jackson 5, ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’ - 30%
• Seth MacFarlane and Sara Bareilles, ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ - 10%
• Band Aid, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ - 10%
• The Pussycat Dolls, ‘Santa Baby’ - 10%

📰 Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1) On Friday, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) received calls over shots fired in the 500 block of Daisy Avenue. Officers arrived just after 8 p.m. and located an adult male victim, who is currently in critical condition. Reportedly, “an unknown suspect shot the victim and fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.” (LBPD)

2) Back in 2021, Councilmember Cindy Allen motioned to create a Commission on Women and Girls. On Wednesday, the City announced that it is ready to move forward and wants “community input to inform the new panel’s overall mission.” You can weigh in until December 19. If you would like to do so in person, head to the community centers in “Houghton Park, Cesar E. Chavez Park, Ernest S. McBride Park, El Dorado Park, MacArthur Park, Bixby Park, King Park, or Admiral Kidd Park.” The new commission has an annual budget of $115,200. (Press-Telegram)

3) The Foundation Sandwich Shop at 160 The Promenade North is no more. However, its storefront did not remain shuttered for long. Earlier in November, Poke Pub opened its doors! It “offers an array of customizable fresh poke and barbecue options for bowls, along with Hawaiian beers.” Other specialties include “tofu bowls, and avocado and cucumber handrolls . . . (and) bulgogi, spicy pork and chicken teriyaki, which can be used to make a bowl or a burrito.” (Long Beach Post)

4) The hunt is on for fresh-cut Christmas trees! This year, check out the Armstrong Garden Center at 3842 East 10th Street. If you don’t find something to your liking, head to Home Depot on Cherry Avenue or Spring Street. Another option is Lowe’s on Bellflower Boulevard or Carson Street. If you wait too long, you may find that your only option is the occasional tree lot that pops up. Examples include Todd’s Christmas Trees at 645 Ximeno or Snowy Pines at 6701 CA-1. (Patch)

5) City officials are serious about revitalizing Lincoln Park at 101 Pacific Avenue. Reopened in February, and promptly vandalized a few days later, the goal is to bring more positive foot traffic to the area. Right now, there are dog obedience classes, active sports on the lawn by the skate park, flow yoga on the small lawn, and Bollywood Dance! “Inclusion is at the forefront of Lincoln Park’s programming, and this includes the city’s unhoused population, who do have a presence in the park.” Looking ahead, organizers are hoping to attract concert promoters and film festival hosts. (Long Beach Business Journal)

📆 Today in Long Beach:

• SoCal Cycle Swap Meet at 5000 E Lew Davis St (7 AM)
• Museum of Latin American Art Hosts Tea Party With The TeaBook (12 PM)
• Tai Chi For Beginners at Marine Stadium Park (12:30 PM)
• Grupo Libra And Banda Zeta at the Los Potros Night Club (8 PM)
• Caribbean Vibes at The Harbor on Pine Ave (9 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "The Long Beach Antique Market is home to over 800 sellers every month since 1982, and we are proud to support our dealers, many of whom are local small business owners." (Long Beach Antique Market via Instagram)
• "As part of an ongoing commitment to increase access to contracting opportunities, the City of Long Beach has launched a monthly webinar series titled “Doing Business with the City” for business and nonprofits. Learn more." (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• "Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library closed Saturday due to lack of staff. We apologize for the inconvenience." (Long Beach Public Library via 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. 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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