Robbery on 10th + Facial Recognition Tech + Migrant Minors Moved

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

A robber stole $180 from a LB street vendor. Also, the LB PD’s use of facial recognition software is under fire. Finally, 1,538 migrant minors went through the Convention Center shelter before its closure.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. A street vendor was robbed in an alley near 10th Street on Friday afternoon. The robber got away with $180 the married father of three youngsters had earned. (Fox 11)
2. Will there be a stop to the LB PD’s use of facial recognition software? Officials claim it is only used in limited capacity. Council members are not weighing in. However, the subcommittee of the city’s Technology and Innovation Committee wants the technology banned. (LB Post)
3. The shelter for migrant children at the LB Convention Center has closed. In total, 1,538 minors came through the facility and were connected with family members or sponsors. (ABC7)
4. Authorities are working on building a case against a suspect in a series of robberies at various businesses between 2/26 and 7/7. The Long Beach Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Robbery Detail at (562)570-7464. (LB PD)
5. Construction on the Broadstone Promenade apartments has begun. The future eight-story building will have 189 residences and should open in 2023. You can follow the progress of the construction by visiting 127 East Broadway. (Urbanize)

Today in Long Beach

• Annual Car Show & Pancake Breakfast at Cornerstone Church, 1000 North Studebaker Road. (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
• Farmer’s Market at East Marina Drive and South of 2nd Street. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• French Bulldog meetup at Rosie’s Dog Beach. (9 a.m.)
• Wee Sing Easter Songs (9:30 a.m.)
• Worship at Christ Chapel of LB, 3935 East 10th Street. (10 a.m.)
• CRayProject fundraiser for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Black Dance Festival: Skate-a-thon, 57 Bay Shore Avenue. (11 a.m.)
• Accessible For All Disability Forum (11:30 a.m.)
• Toddler & Me Day (Bixby Knolls) (1:00 p.m.)
• Blues for All - Downtown Long Beach Alliance (3:00 p.m.)
• Tom Norman performs at the LB Tap House, 5110 East 2nd Street. (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

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— Sylvia Cochran

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