Pier T Boat Crash + All 8 Motel Fire + Newsom Signs AB331 in LB

Happy Friday, Long Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

The fire department had a busy week. Earlier, there was a late-night boat crash. Before that, the FD put out a fire at a local motel. Also, Mayor Garcia took Governor Newsome sightseeing before the latter signed the retail theft bill AB331.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 65.

***Please note that the City operates five cooling centers that are open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Water is available at each site. They remain in operation until October 16.***

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The LB FD Lifeguard responded to a late-night boat crash near Pier T. A speeding 30-foot power boat collided with a tugboat. (@LBFD)
2. Earlier this week, the LB FD put out a fire at the All 8 Motel on the corner of Junipero Avenue and PCH. (LB Post)
3. Mayor Garcia and Governor Newsom went on a stroll along Fourth Avenue, also known as Retro Row. While in town, the Governor signed AB331, which goes after organized retail theft. (@RoberGarcia, @CAgovernor)
4. The Mayor invites the public to the grand opening ceremony of the overhauled Cherry Park Playground at 1901 East 45th Street. It will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. The City spent $400,000 on the project. (City of LB)
5. The strip mall on Willow Street between Pacific Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard was the scene of an afternoon shooting. (LBReport)

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Today in Long Beach

• PSYCH-K Basic Workshop at the Best Western, 517 East 1st Street. (8:45 a.m. - Sunday, 6 p.m.)
• DTLB Farmers Market - Downtown Long Beach Alliance (10 a.m.)
• The Art of Tai Chi at Bixby Park. (10 a.m.)
• D.I.Y. Film Fest at 855 Elm Avenue. (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Night Dive at the LB Aquarium (18+) with DJs and Food Trucks. (7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
• The Comedy Room presents Cochino, 4102 Orange Avenue. (8 p.m.)
• Sevilla Friday with DJ KFRESH (21+), 140 Pine Avenue. (10 p.m.)

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• Field Technician machine shop industry (Details)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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