🌱 Shootings In 1400 Block Of Walnut + COVID Case Numbers Up

Hi all; today is National Veggie Burger Day, which was founded by Amy’s Kitchen in 2017. I'm back with your new edition of the Long Beach Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

The LBPD responded to multiple shootings on Friday evening. Also, COVID-19 numbers are going up. Finally, the City extended masking requirements on public transportation.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 74 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. Three people suffered gunshot wounds on Friday. The first incident took place in DTLB around Ocean and Cherry. At 8.26 p.m., the PD responded to reports of a Black man in his 20s who was shot in the head. Two additional people were shot around 10:56 p.m. near the 1400 block of Walnut. One person was shot in the leg, the other in the head. (LB Local News)
2. What are the city’s COVID numbers? As of Thursday, there were another 1,187 cases that the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed. “While the rate of increase is not as severe as the winter 2021-2022 surge, we continue to see a rise in COVID-19 cases — and boosters are not keeping apace.” said the City Health Officer. (Press-Telegram)
3. We learned on Saturday that the city extended masking requirements “while aboard public transit and at indoor transportation hubs across the city.” Officials will re-evaluate this mandate every 30 days, “if the seven-day case rates drop to below 50 per 100,000 or if the CDC announces people are no longer required to wear masks in transportation corridors.” (LB Post)
4. Earlier, we reported on Long Beach Transit’s plans to retire up to 31 bus stops along the routes of the 8, 40, 91, 93, 121, 173, and 191. We learned on Saturday that officials are pausing the plan, saying that “more study is needed.” Route 141, which was an L.A. Metro line, will go forward. It will run “along the eastern portion of Artesia Boulevard in North Long Beach.” (LB Business Journal)
5. Mark your calendars! You know it’s summer ☀️ when The Home Entertainment Show is coming to town and it will happen on June 10 through June 12. Taking place at the Hilton LB, you have the opportunity to “experience a variety of sounds ranging from $500 headphones to the $500,000 stereo setup.” (The Home Entertainment Show)
   

Today in Long Beach:

• Long Beach Hi-Performance Swap Meet at Veterans Memorial Stadium (6 a.m.)
• California Walk4Hearing meets at 200 Aquarium Way (9:30 a.m.)
• Getty 25 at 6301 Myrtle Ave (11 a.m.)
• Jazz In The Garden at 903 Fairbanks Ave (noon)
• Jason McNally performs Vocal Jazz at Grace First Presbyterian Church (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out our recent visitor! The Airbus A400M Atlas is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft that stopped at the Long Beach Airport. Fun fact, along with the transport role, the A400M can perform aerial refueling. (Long Beach Airport via Instagram)
• The City raised the Pride Flag 🏳️‍🌈 at the Civic Center today in honor of Pride Month, honoring our diverse LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, family, and coworkers. (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• The Long Beach Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program kicks off June 18, inviting readers of all ages to “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” and blaze new trails by reading books, completing activities, and enjoying free special events. (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• Visit the Historical Society of Long Beach. On display in June are the retired AIDS Food Store flag, materials from the Imperial Court, and Empress IV Dorothy Big Mouth’s crown. Come down and learn a little local LGBTQ history this Pride Month. (Historical Society of Long Beach via Facebook)
• Several West Bixby Knolls neighbors are looking for local service opportunities for FREE! They just want to help people! :). They can mainly help with yard work and moving heavy things. (Nextdoor)

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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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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