Officer Davenport + Assistance Program Deadline + Fern’s Is Back!

It’s another beautiful day in Long Beach, the Aquatic Capital of America!

Welcome to the Long Beach Patch Daily Newsletter, the easiest and most enjoyable way to know what’s happening down the street and around the corner.

An attacking dog was no match for LB PD Officer Davenport, who came to a woman’s rescue. The Mayor wants you to know that the application deadline for the rental assistance program was extended. Also, Fern’s on 4th is coming back after 13 months of closed doors.

First Things First: Today’s Weather and Allergy Outlook

Sunny Southern California doesn’t disappoint with June temperatures reaching 64° for the high and 59° for the low. Odds are good it’ll be partly cloudy, in keeping with our typical June Gloom.

Even though it’s grass pollen season, along with olives and nettles, levels of pollen in the air are slightly elevated but still low to medium.

The Five News Headlines That Everyone’s Talking About

1. The LB PD gives a shout-out to Officer Davenport, who jumped in the middle of a dog attack to save a woman’s life. (@LBPD)
2. The Mayor announced that the Emergency Rental Assistance Program application deadline has been extended to June 11. (Mayor Robert Garcia)
3. Fern’s on 4th Street has a new owner and will re-open on June 15, after 13 months of being closed. (The Hi Lo)
4. The LB PD is investigating a shooting death near West Barclay Street and Long Beach Boulevard West. Please contact Detectives Eric Thai or Juan Carlos Reyes at 562-570-7244 with any information. (KTLA)
5. A man was pistol-whipped during an in-car robbery in the 6900 block of Harbor Avenue. There were no arrests. (LB Post)

What’s Happening Today in Long Beach?

• Strength & Core Conditioning (in person) at the Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Willow Street. (7 a.m.)
• The McBride Community Learning Hub welcomes children ages 5 to 15 at 1550 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. (7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Excel Intermediate training at Accelerate Computer Training, 200 Pine Avenue. (9 a.m.)
• California MENTOR is hiring Direct Support Professionals at 4343 Atlantic Avenue. (10 a.m.)
• How to Improve Your Memory online class. (11 a.m.)
• Beach yoga with Chigusa at Rosie’s Dog Beach, 5000 East Ocean Blvd. (6 p.m.)

Today’s Long Beach Patch Notebook

It may not fit into news or events, but you sure want to know about it!

• The LB Public Library hosts various virtual Pride Month events, including story times and crafts. (@LBCityLibrary)
• The Press-Telegram Send-a-Kid-to-Camp campaign is in full swing. Help a youngster to experience outings by Boy & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire, Girl Scouts, or YMCA. (Donate)

That’s it! You’re now in the know and ready to weigh in at the water cooler. Better yet, head out and experience Long Beach! I’ll bring you another serving of tasty news and events morsels tomorrow.

-Sylvia

Sylvia Cochran is a freelance writer who has lived more than 20 years in Long Beach and its various neighborhoods. I love books, dogs, volunteering, and embrace social justice. If you have a juicy tidbit of what’s happening locally, don’t keep it to yourself; reach out by emailing me at longbeach-ca@patch.com!