Medical Bill Fundraiser + 3 Shootings + Use of Force Incidents

Rise and shine, Long Beach! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

There is a fundraiser to cover the medical bills of the man found in the street. Also, there were three – count ‘em! – shootings in the last couple of days. Finally, the LBPD has a new way to deal with violent individuals.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. Update: The family of the 61-year-old man, who was found unresponsive, is holding a fundraiser for his ongoing medical care. It will be today at 11 a.m. at Avenue 3 Pizza, 2226 Palo Verde Ave. The fundraiser continues until closing time. You may remember this case because the LBPD has been unable to determine if a crime was committed. (LB Post)
2. There were three more shootings. The latest shooting took place early Saturday morning. It happened a few blocks north of the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, on Atlantic Avenue and 61st Street. An adult male was shot and wounded. Late Friday evening, there was a shooting at East 7th Street and Dawson Avenue; an adult man was wounded. Finally, in the wee hours of Friday, the LBPD received reports of shots fired at the intersection of 65th Street and California. Officers found bullet casings but no victim. (LBReport)
3. When first responders now receive calls about “agitated, combative or violent individuals,” they’ll implement the new Integrated Medical Intervention Response program. The goal is to “reduce use of force incidents.” (City of LB)
4. Carnival's Panorama sailed yesterday morning from the Port of Long Beach. Headed to the Mexican Riviera, LB businesses, such as the Under the Sun Restaurant, need the cruise industry tourism dollar for survival. (ABC 7)
5. The Permit Center, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, reopens on Monday for “in-person services for all development projects.” (LBDS)

Today in Long Beach

• LB Southeast Farmers’ Market, 6602 East Marina Drive. (9 AM to 2 PM)
• Jehovah's Witnesses Stream Annual Convention in Long Beach (9:30 AM)
• MOLAA Presents Solo Exhibition of Gabriella Sanchez (11:00 AM)
• Family Fun Festival at 2nd & PCS. (11 AM to 6 PM)
• FORUM - Human Trafficking Right Here In Long Beach, California (1:00 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach State Athletics: "Don’t forget, all our live streaming for Long Beach State Athletic events will be shown through the ESPN+ platform! #GoBeach" (Instagram)
• Long Beach City: "Protect yourself and your baby. Getting vaccinated is safe and recommended by the CDC. Here's a list of all our vaccination sites. longbeach.gov/vaxlb" (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library: "Need a little help finding books to read with your child? Check out a Book Bundle! Book Bundles are available at BJK Main and include titles that focus on rich language, great stories, and social + emotional learning components, all hand..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "If you are voting by mail subscribe to receive real-time alerts of when your ballot is received. wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov" (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: "Check out the latest episode of Webchat Wednesdays by the Library's Studio Guides! Thank you to our donors for helping us support the Studio's makerspace programs." (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 and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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