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🌱 Patch AM: Bystander Injured By Stray Bullet During Altercation In Long Beach, Police Say

Also check out Christmas Car Wash on the Long Beach Patch calendar

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Hello Long Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Stray bullet wounds bystander during Redondo Avenue dispute in Long Beach
  • Pedestrian killed in East Anaheim crash identified as 60-year-old woman
  • Will Long Beach State protect home court against Pepperdine tonight?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Car Wash and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bystander Injured By Stray Bullet During Altercation In Long Beach, Police Say (patch.com) — Long Beach residents may want to know that a bystander was hit by a stray bullet during a dispute between three people on Redondo Avenue Tuesday evening, though his injury was minor and treated at the scene. Long Beach police quickly responded, took two men into custody, and say the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing.
   

2. Woman Who Died After Being Hit By Car Crossing Long Beach Street Identified (patch.com) — Long Beach neighbors are learning more about the woman killed while crossing East Anaheim Street near Rose Avenue, now identified as 60-year-old Seila Tes. Police say she was struck in an unmarked crosswalk by a Honda Accord whose driver stayed at the scene, and investigators do not currently suspect speed, impairment, or distraction.
   

3. Pepperdine vs Long Beach State Prediction 12/18/2025 Today's College Basketball Picks (pickdawgz.com) — Long Beach hoops fans can catch Pepperdine visiting Long Beach State at Walter Pyramid tonight, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. local time on ESPN+. A betting-focused preview breaks down recent form, key players, and trends, ultimately favoring underdog Pepperdine to cover the spread against a struggling Beach squad despite Long Beach’s historical edge in the matchup.
   

4. Travel experts explain why flying from smaller airports means bigger savings (nypost.com) — If you’re flying out of the L.A. area, this piece suggests checking Long Beach Airport alongside LAX, Burbank, and Ontario to potentially save money and avoid crowds. It explains how smaller airports often have lower fares, shorter lines, and fewer fees, while also warning about hidden costs like parking, rideshares, and budget-airline add‑ons.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 19
  • Christmas Car Wash
    Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St, Lakewood
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Christmas Car Wash
    Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St, Lakewood
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday December 21
  • Christmas Car Wash
    Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St, Lakewood
    5:00 pm

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