Shots Fired + Prop 22 Unconstitutional + Townhomes For North LB

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A man and his son were shot at by at least two gunmen, who ran off. Also, Prop 22 just won’t go away. Finally, Rhythm Long Beach is a go.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. A father and his juvenile son were the victims of gunfire. They were at a fruit stand near the corner of Orange Avenue and Market Street. The PD believes that the father might have been the target, but did not reveal more. Two suspects ran from the scene. The victims are in critical but stable condition. (ABC 7, LB News)
2. When Uber, Lyft, Doordash, and Instacart spent a collective $220 million to pass Proposition 22, they made plenty of promises. Now, the voter-approved proposition was struck down as unconstitutional by an Alameda County Superior Court judge. The judge cited “workers’ compensation and the right to organize” as being primary reasons for the decision. While opponents of Prop 22 cheered, proponents protested that the there was “case law requiring the courts to guard the voters’ right of initiative.” Appeals are bound to be forthcoming. (Random Lengths News)
3. North LB might be getting 84 new townhomes. The development was approved by the Planning Commission for the area around the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and South Street. Developers plan to call the project “Rhythm Long Beach.” However, things will move slowly, as there is some soil remediation that needs to be completed. (LB Post)
4. A motorist died in a vehicle fire after the car went over the side of the southbound Long Beach (710) Freeway. The aftermath of the crash closed two lanes for 90 minutes. (MSN)
5. The Long Beach City College football team is excited to be back after a two-year involuntary break. (The 562)

Today in Long Beach:

• STRIVE'S Sunday Bayshore-Long Beach Swim & Run, 2 by 80, 5400 East Ocean Boulevard. (6:30 a.m.)
• Wee Sing Easter Songs (9:30 AM)
• Farmer’s Market at 6602 East Marina Drive. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• Celebrate the shared cultural heritage of the Netherlands and Indonesia (former Dutch East-Indies) at the 31st Annual Holland Feest Long Beach, 7390 Carson Boulevard. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Door Church, weekly Sunday service, 1200 Atlantic Avenue. (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Real Ones Day Party @Grey_LB, 237 Long Beach Boulevard, enter through the 3rd Street gate next to Rainbow Juice. (3 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Fire Department: "On Thursday, members of the Lifeguard community gathered to honor the memory of lifeguards who have passed over the past months. Marine Safety Chief Medina speaks in honor of LBLG Kobe Jackson, before the ceremonial placing of sand and f..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "PUBLIC NOTICE: The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this mosquito season was reported in Long Beach this week. The patient, in their 40s, was diagnosed with neuroinvasive illness and is currently recovering at home. Read more...." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "In partnership with the City of Signal Hill we are proud to announce a joint event, “A Celebration of Peace and Unity”, on Saturday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Unity Monument, 2271 Temple Avenue in Signal Hill. Learn mor..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Fire Department: "On Thursday, members of the Lifeguard community gathered to honor the memory of lifeguards who have passed over the past months. Marine Safety Chief Medina speaks in honor of LBLG Kobe Jackson, before the ceremonial placing of sand and f..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach Police Department (CA): "Join our South Division officers for a casual conversation about your community, ask questions, voice your concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Thursday, 9/16 9AM-10:30AM Portuguese Bend Distillery, 300 Th..." (Facebook)

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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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