Missing Person + LBUSD Vaccination Surveillance + A Crime Or Not?

Get on up, Long Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

A young man went missing. Also, the LBUSD intends to test unvaccinated students. Finally, the LBPD can’t tell if an unconscious man is the victim of a crime.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The LBPD issued an at-risk missing person alert for Christopher Timmons, who was last seen Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of Linden Avenue. If you see him, please call the Missing Person's Detail at (562) 570-7246. (LBPD)
2. LBUSD’s Dr. Jill Baker announced it would conduct “vaccination surveillance” of students. LBUSD spokesperson Chris Eftychiou explained that this term refers to asymptomatic testing of unvaccinated students, which includes those under age 12. Tests will likely involve an anterior nasal swab. (LBReport)
3. A 61-year-old man was found unresponsive on the street near Stearns Street and Carfax Avenue. He was bruised and without his possessions – including his clothes. The LBPD took a report but cannot determine if a crime was committed. (LB Post)
4. The City announced that it currently offers third COVID vaccine doses to residents “who are moderate to severely immunocompromised.” It’s still waiting for the FDA to weigh in on the safety and effectiveness of a third shot before offering it to everyone in the fall. (City of LB)
5. Long Beach City College Head Aquatics Coach Chris Oeding is credited with supporting the United States Water Polo Women’s Senior National Team to win the team’s third gold medal in Tokyo. The team defeated Spain 14-5. (LB Local News)

Today in Long Beach

• Roasted Hatch Chiles at Ralphs in Marina Pacifica! (9:00 AM)
• Mad Math: Back-to-School Workshop - Downtown Long Beach Alliance (9:00 AM)
• Free Home Selling Class (11:00 AM)
• Vegan District at The Pike Outlets - Downtown Long Beach Alliance (12:00 PM)
• Alumni Event - LBYC - Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (4:00 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Antique Market: "? Next event Sunday Sept 19 #mykitchenmyrules From our seller @nostalgic.threadz #garfield" (Instagram)
• Long Beach Police Department (CA): "We’re excited to share we have a third Etch and Catch event coming up with spaces available. Register soon, we expect space to fill up fast! And if the event does fill up, be sure to stay tuned to our social media – we’ll be hosting addi..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Here’s the latest information by Long Beach USD on keeping students and staff safe when in-person instruction begins later this month. https://www.facebook.com/LongBeachUSD/posts/127884242892733" (Facebook)
• Historical Society of Long Beach: "The Annual Historical Tour is BACK! Guarantee your spot, purchase in advance! PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE ! Click here on the link to purchase tickets! https://hslb.org/event/25th-ce... Here at the at HSLB prepara..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "On your way to your next errand drop off your mail-in ballot at any of our drop box locations listed here! https://bit.ly/LBVotingDropBox... The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 14. #LBVotes" (Facebook)

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