🌱 New Boutique Hotel At Cherry And Ocean + Latest Election Update

Hello, all! Today, we celebrate National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Long Beach Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• 🤔 The city wants your input on sidewalk vending.
• 💧 Remote-operated meters could make the reconnection of water service faster.
• 🤝 Coco Beach Presents is the hub for Our Generation Cares.

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🌞 But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 51.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations in Long Beach

• United Oil at 2995 N Long Beach Blvd., $4.87
• ARCO at 1785 Bellflower Blvd., $4.89
• ARCO at 4385 Atlantic Ave., $4.89

🦃 Thanksgiving Poll!
Thanksgiving is on November 24th. How do you celebrate? So far, 46.7% celebrate a big meal as a family tradition, while 30% don’t celebrate and treat it like any other day. In a smaller group, 1.7% don’t celebrate because they feel it glorifies the conquest of Native Americans; however, 21.7% choose to celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving out of gratitude.

📰 Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1) Long Beach is getting a new boutique hotel! A Thursday update shows that the 2010 East Ocean Boulevard project will combine a 40-room hotel with 56 townhomes. The units will be “arranged around a central courtyard that opens towards the adjoining public green.” (Urbanize LA)

2) Latest election update: The California Secretary of State updated the election count on Thursday afternoon. Rex Richardson has solidified his lead in the race for mayor. The same goes for Kristina Duggan in Council District 3 and Joni Ricks-Oddie in District 9. However, the lead of Megan Kerr in District 5 is still razor-thin, with only 51.8%. (Long Beach Post)

3) The city wants your input on sidewalk vending! The survey opened on Friday and will remain active through December 18. “Survey results will support the development of sidewalk vending regulations consistent with state regulations, including Senate Bill 946 (SB 946) and Senate Bill 972 (SB 972), and will additionally be informed by data, expert opinion, and community input.” (City of Long Beach)

4) In March, the city will likely end its moratorium on disconnecting residential utilities. Officials estimate that there are “over 12,000 business and residential accounts behind on gas, water or trash bills worth about $7.3 million.” We learned on Friday that the Long Beach Water Department is looking for ways to use meters with remote capabilities, to prevent lag in reconnecting utilities or charging a $105 reconnection fee when a technician has to travel to a location. (Long Beach Post)

5) Coco Beach Presents at 2300 East PCH is more than a tapas restaurant. It's also the hub of Our Generation Cares, a “youth incubator” for entrepreneurial-minded youths between 14 and 24 years. Members “are taught kitchen skills from professional cooks, financial literacy from professional accountants, and the power of community through the multiple small businesses they pour their time and passion into.” Organizers believe that young entrepreneurs from low-income communities will be the real difference-makers in the local business community. We learned Thursday that you can support this effort by visiting Coco Beach Presents or attending the fundraiser November 20. (Signal Tribune)

📆 Today in Long Beach:

• Starr King Neighborhood Community Cleanup meets at 300 East Cummings Lane (8 AM)
• Home For The Pawlidays Pet Adoption Event at the retail space next to Sam's Club at the Long Beach Towne Center (10 AM)
• Veterans Day Celebration at Houghton Park (11 AM)
• Beer Yoga at Trademark Brewing (11 AM)
• MTW presents New Works New Voices at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "Our squads are ready, are you? Join us this weekend for the Party in the ‘Mid! Saturday, Women’s Basketball vs La Sierra ⏰ 6:00 PM 🥫 Canned Food Drive Sunday, Men’s Basketball vs Montana St. ⏰ 4:00 PM ⚫️ Wear Black Go Beach!" (Long Beach State Athletics via Instagram)
• "It's been hard adjusting to the colder weather this week...but it's growing on us 🧔 Week 2 of No Shave November is coming along nicely for our officers!" (Long Beach Police Department (CA) via Facebook)
• "It's flu season and many are getting sick.🤧 Don't risk it, get your flu shot! 💪 Protect yourself and your family. All COVID-19 vaccine sites carry flu vaccines while supplies last. Get a list of our locations here. ℹ️LongBeach.gov/vaxlb" (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• "The Bay Shore Neighborhood Library will be closed Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11, due to emergency maintenance. Bay Shore will reopen Saturday, November 12. We apologize for the inconvenience." (Long Beach Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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