Shooting A Homicide? + Sunday Street Closures + Marina Pacifica

Happy Saturday, Long Beach! Here's everything worth knowing today in Long Beach.

The Millikan shooting investigation turned into a homicide investigation. Also, the LB Marathon is going to mess with your driving this Sunday. Finally, Marina Pacifica is getting a new tenant!

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 72 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. Update: The school safety officer involved in the Millikan HS shooting is now the subject of a homicide investigation. You will remember that the shooting led to an 18-year-old woman’s death and the subsequent termination of the safety officer’s employment with the LBUSD. If you’re one of the witnesses to the incident, please reach out to Long Beach Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Jose Rodriguez at 562-570-7244. (KTLA 5)
2. On Sunday, there’ll be a bunch of street closures to accommodate the Long Beach Marathon. The closures will be on a rolling basis and go on from about 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are also temporary “no parking” signs; if you run afoul these signs, your car will be towed to the yard at 3111 East Willow Street. (City of LB)
3. The Marina Pacifica Shopping Center at 6272 East PCH is getting a new tenant! LA Fitness leased the 33,987-square-foot space formerly occupied by Best Buy. Look for the gym to open early in 2022. (Rebusiness Online)
4. Under the heading of ‘better late than never’, the City Council voted to create “a single application for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.” Vice Mayor Rex Richardson noted that there are “15,800 households still behind on paying their rent” even though the eviction moratorium expired last month. Council member Mary Zendejas explained that there are 8,500 applications still unfinished. So far, only 2,500 households were helped. (Daily 49er)
5. You can join Partners of Parks in raising the funds to rebuild the Admiral Kidd playground. Right now, the goal is $1 million by December. This would allow for a six-month construction period, which would open the new playground right in time for summer vacation. If you are looking to have a commemorative brick placed in your name, $300 to tinyurl.com/helpkidd is all it takes. (ABC 7)

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Today in Long Beach:

• The Soundbath experience at Heartwell Park, 4055 North Bellflower Boulevard. (9 a.m.)
• Members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club will display turtles from all over the world at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 East Spring Street. (10 a.m.)
• Family Story Time at Bach Library, 4055 North Bellflower Boulevard. (11 a.m.)
• Jamie Wood & Nutty Brown perform at Shenanigans, 423 Shoreline Village Drive. (2 p.m.)
• Saturday Night Party at Caliz Sports Bar, 300 West Anaheim Street, featuring DJ Peeta. (10 p.m.)

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• Pups and Pals: Come to an adoption event today at the LB Towne Center Petsmart, 7631 Carson Boulevard, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you can’t adopt a pet right now, you can still help the group by bringing your e-waste and shredding to Bond Wealth Management at 6615 East PCH on October 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit Pups and Pals. (Pups and Pals)

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— 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.

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