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Hi Long Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new fund could reshape Long Beach’s public health safety net.
  • How will Long Beach change in 2026? Hear it Jan. 13.
  • How a Long Beach rental scammer avoided prison after dozens complained

Also on today's calendar: 2025 NYE Family Fireworks Observation Cruise and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Long Beach's health department expands fund to support community health, local nonprofits (presstelegram.com) — Long Beach’s health department is expanding its Health and Human Services Fund to boost public health services, support local nonprofits, and help residents access essential resources. A new fundraising push, mini-grants, and the “Together for a Healthier Long Beach” campaign aim to offset funding losses and strengthen community health programs into 2026.
   

2. Long Beach's 2026 State of the City set for Jan. 13 (presstelegram.com) — Long Beach residents are invited to hear Mayor Rex Richardson outline the city’s 2026 priorities at the free State of the City address on Jan. 13 at the Terrace Theater. Expect updates on housing, homelessness, safety, infrastructure, the Grow Long Beach initiative, and preparations for the 2028 Olympics, plus live performances and multilingual interpretation on-site and via livestream.
   

3. Woman accused of stealing $48K in rental security deposits to be released on probation (lbpost.com) — A Long Beach woman accused of taking tens of thousands in rental deposits from would-be tenants will be released in January with a two-year probation sentence after a plea deal. Prosecutors say she ran fake apartment listings that hit at least 14 victims, including renters targeting a Cerritos Avenue unit, highlighting ongoing risks for local residents searching for housing.
   

4. Suspected shark attack at Lovers Point occurred in time and place where large sharks come to feed (mercurynews.com) — A suspected fatal shark attack at Lovers Point in Monterey Bay has raised fresh questions about white shark behavior during their peak feeding season. Long Beach readers may note that Cal State Long Beach shark expert Chris Lowe is helping explain why sharks gather near seal and sea lion hotspots, and he offers practical tips on how swimmers can reduce their risk in California waters.
   

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  • LOST DOG - WHIPPET, BLACK & WHITE (one in front in photo).
    Answers to BETTY. No collar. Downtown - Chestnut between 4th and 5th is home. MOM: AME: (845) 641-8843. PLEASE TEXT ANY TIME! Thank you so much. … (Nextdoor Cambodia Town West)
  • More boxed bouquets went to residents at the local memory care home, this afternoon.
    Thanks for the flower donation, yesterday! They brightened the dining rooms, and several residents’ rooms. Took holiday cards again, too, but forgot… (Nextdoor Lakewood Village)
  • Friendly Franchisees Corp. posted a job opening for Porter (Apartments) in Long Beach. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3225) in Long Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Beach here.

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