Park Fundraiser + City Council Catches On + Etch & Catch

Good morning, people of Long Beach! It's me again, Sylvia, your host of the Long Beach Daily.

The commitment of civic-minded LB organizations never disappoints. Also, City Council members are waking up to the reality of the housing density change uproar. Finally, can another Etch & Catch event cut down on catalytic converter theft?

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. Update: Remember when the wheelchair-accessible playground at Admiral Kidd Park went up in flames? Partners of Parks, a local nonprofit organization, is now spearheading the effort to raise $1 million to rebuild it. The organization learned that the playground was not under warranty and LB’s insurance deductible would be more than the replacement cost. (LB Post)
2. Update: The housing density bills SB 9 and 10 saga continues. Although the City Council remained mum during the commenting period, it now wants to put pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the bills. Mounting criticism of council members has led to movements that urge voters to remove incumbents in 2022. (LBReport)
3. The LBPD is hosting another Etch and Catch event next week, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remember to register online because participation is limited to 300 cars. The goal is to drive down catalytic converter theft, which is running rampant in LB. (Long Beach Police Department (CA))
4. StudentCam is an annual video documentary competition sponsored by C-SPAN. Now, news is out that 19 Poly HS students earned awards for their self-produced documentaries! (LBUSD)
5. REACH (Restorative Engagement to Achieve Collective Health) teams are now trying to pick up where HEART (Homelessness Education and Response Teams) were unable to make much of a dent. They note that some people experiencing homelessness have had bad experiences with outreach teams in the past. (ABC 7)

Today in Long Beach:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (9:00 AM)
• Boomers Cocktail Lounge facilitates the Scoot Invasion Scooter Run, 5456 DeL Amo Boulevard. (11 a.m.)
• Saturday BREWERY YOGA and namasté for a recovery beer at Trademark Brewing, 233 East Anaheim Street. (11 a.m.)
• Bikini All White Yacht Party on The Ibiza, 555 Pico Avenue. (11:30 a.m.)
• Long Beach Greek Festival and Cultural Event on the grounds of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 East Colorado Street. (Noon)
• NA Meeting at 2101 Magnolia Avenue. (7:30 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Police Department (CA): "Keeping our community and first responders safe is our priority here— thanks CBS Los Angeles for sharing how the Long Beach Fire Department and LBPD are utilizing this new response to provide immediate medical care to those in need." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library: "September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Drop by any LBPL branch today to get your own free card and unlock all it has to offer. From books to DVDs, to online resources like Ancestry and World Book Online, the sky’s the limit! " (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "If you want to vote in-person for the California Gubernatorial Recall Election, polls will be open starting Saturday, September 4 to Election Day. Find the closest voting center to you here. https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc..." (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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