Rapper Drops $50K + Grand Prix Logistics + Food Costs Up 12%

Up and at 'em, Long Beach! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Long Beach today.

Tory Lanez donated $50,000. Also, how to avoid the COVID lines. Finally, living in LB means you’re paying 12% more for groceries than the national average.

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Long Beach? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. Rapper Tory Lanez recently visited Unite The People Inc. in LB. He donated $50,000, which “will help 50 families pay legal fees to bail their family members out of jail.” Lanez has been on the board of the organization for a couple of years. (TMZ)
2. Are you afraid that the current health order will turn the Grand Prix into a logistical nightmare? Here’s what you can do to make the lines move faster. Ticket holders can “submit proof of vaccination ahead of time, or have proof handy and ready to present, with identification, on the first day they plan to attend the sporting event.” If you’re unvaccinated, know that organizers have set up a COVID-19 testing station in front of the Terrace Theater. (LB Post)
3. Living in LB is “43% higher than the national average.” Groceries alone are 12% higher. And if you didn’t like this bit of information, it’s going to get worse. “In 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 and 2.5 percent, and food-away-from-home prices are expected to increase between 3.0 and 4.0 percent.” (PayScale, USDA)
4. Home prices in Long Beach are up. If the last bit of news is making you think of moving, you’re in luck. Between May and June, prices went up 1.8%. Between June 2020 and June 2021, prices went up 17.6%. If your home is designated a starter, which here means a property under $720,000, it likely went up 19.4%. (Patch)
5. The Museum of Latin American Art is hosting a 17-piece showcase of art by Gabriella Sanchez. Displays show the artist’s “concern about social and political topics such as race and gender.” You can see the artwork at 628 Alamitos Avenue, or view it from home via a virtual tour. (ABC 7)

Today's Long Beach Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome.

Today in Long Beach:

• Live Q&A: All About Social Media For Your Business (2:00 PM)
• Barktoberfest at Three Weavers Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
• J Family Sukkot Program - Alpert Jewish Community Center (4:00 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Airport: "FYI: Our primary runway, Runway 12-30, will close Wednesday evening, 9/22, at 10:00 p.m. due to maintenance activities near the runway. It's expected to reopen at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, 9/23. Please note operations will temporarily shift..." (Instagram)
• Long Beach City: "Give your input on the evaluation of the City's Citizen Police Complaint Commission. Attend our in-person listening session this Thur., 9/23, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register TODAY. https://bit.ly/CPCCInPerson" (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Learn about solutions to the rise of tenant displacements caused by the no-fault just-cause remodel provision of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Register TODAY! " (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library Foundation: "Today is the second anniversary of the Billie Jean King Main Library grand opening! Last year on this date we announced the completion of our New Main Campaign and more than $3.3 million raised for programs, technology, and enhancements ..." (Facebook)
• Leadership Long Beach: "Share this with a photo of your favorite Leadership Long Beach memory! http://bit.ly/LBGives4LLB #llbgives2021 #LongBeachGives" (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• The Mindfulness Expo (September 25)
• "Made In the South Bay" Open Studio & Gallery Reception (September 25)
• Ultimate Date Night: Summer Swing Nights Under the Stars with Song, Dance plus VIP Perks (September 25)
• Torrance Antique Street Faire (September 26)
• Add your event

For sale:

• New Mexico (USA) 8/Bdrm 7/Ba FormerlyB&B/RVPARK (Details)
• Add your item

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Long Beach Daily? You can contact me at LongBeach-CA@Patch.com.