Rapist Burglar + Pride Tower Vandal + No Online Classes for LBUSD

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in town.

Residents around Willow Street (and really anywhere) need to lock their doors and windows. Also, someone decided to scratch a difficult-to-read message into the new Pride lifeguard tower, which is why we can’t have nice things. Finally, LBUSD parents can homeschool or send the kids in person.

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

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. The LBPD asks for the public’s help in locating a burglar and rapist. A first burglary occurred Wednesday at Willow Street near LB Blvd. The next night, the same suspect is thought to have sexually assaulted a victim on Willow Street near Atlantic Avenue. Contact LB Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 or the LB Police Sex Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7368. (City of LB)
2. Someone has again vandalized the rainbow-colored Pride lifeguard tower. On the bright side, they didn’t burn it down this time. The damage was detected Wednesday evening, and lifeguards repainted the affected areas. (LB Post)
3. The LBUSD has no plans to offer parents an online learning option. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Brown explained Thursday that parents who do not feel comfortable sending youngsters to school have an independent study option. There is a School Board meeting Tuesday where elected members will set policy. (LBReport)
4. “Welcome to the Doll House” by LB Artist Judy Kepes is a challenging, emotional, and highly artistic exploration of female empowerment. It runs through September 11. (Art Clout LB)
5. Head coach Scott Meyer is now in charge of the Wilson Bruins and its 2021 football schedule. The first game pits the team against the Warren Bears on Friday. Other matches see the Bruins go up against San Jacinto High School, HB, and St. Anthony. (The 562)

Today in Long Beach

• OA Arrowtour Bike Ride - Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (12:00 AM)
• East Village Arts District Clean Up - Downtown Long Beach Alliance (8:30 AM)
• Tahquitz Family Day - Long Beach Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (11:00 AM)
• Hardcore Devo Live! - Art Theatre of Long Beach (11:00 AM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Antique Market: "Giveaway Time !! R.S.V.P Yes! And be entered to Win a Free Pass for you and your guest - Sunday Aug 15 #lbflea #lo..." (Instagram)
• Long Beach Airport: "Big milestone! Taxiway E is now open. This improvement project will provide access to FBOs on the west side of the..." (Instagram)
• Long Beach City: "#LBALERT ️ Our Long Beach Police Department (CA) is asking for the public’s help in locating an 85-year-old at-ris..." (Facebook)
• Historical Society of Long Beach: "The Annual Historical Tour is BACK! Here at the HSLB preparations are in full swing for our biggest event of t..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Our Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine will offer several new, in-person recreation classes for people of all ages..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: "In case you missed it, here is this week's PreschoolTime with Ms. Shaina! Every week, the Long Beach Public Library po..." (Facebook)

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