🌱 Silverado Pool Closed + Tree Drop-Off Extended To Saturday

Morning, people of Long Beach, and happy National Rubber Ducky Day! Sylvia here with today's issue of the Long Beach Daily.

There’s no word yet when the Silverardo Pool will reopen. Also, you can still drop off your Christmas trees at the designated parks until Saturday. Finally, have you seen the Black Lotus trading card?

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach:

1. The Silverado Park Pool is closed for repairs. However, there’s no word yet when it will reopen. We learned Monday that the pool closed on December 20 for regular maintenance, but then technicians began “running into some unexpected problems.” (LB Post)
2. Did you miss Saturday’s deadline for having your Christmas tree picked up by the City’s Treecycling program? Do not fret! The City extended its drop-off location availability until this Saturday. Originally, these venues were scheduled to shut down on the same day as the tree pickup date. (City of LB)
3. Finch and Sparrow Games is a trading card store at 2699 East 28th Street. On Friday, a man stole a card with an estimated value of more than $40,000. The store’s owner is asking the public to help recover the card, which is the “Beta: Black Lotus card from the game ‘Magic: The Gathering’." This particular card bears the signatures of the game’s creator and the card’s artist. (ABC)
4. We learned Wednesday that Laserfiche intends to finish its construction at 3459 Long Beach Boulevard by February. Then, the Bixby Knolls-based software development company intends to “offer a hybrid workplace for the foreseeable future.” This means that the company’s current venue at 3545 Long Beach Blvd. will be for sale rather than taken up by staff members from Laserfiche. (LB Business Journal)
5. The Studio at the BJK Main Library is on winter break. The Studio will reopen on Tuesday. Originally, the reopening date was planned for last week. The Studio is a free space that offers access to 3D printing, sound studio technology, laptops, and light tables. (Long Beach Public Library)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Food Bag Pick-Up at the Long Beach Salvation Army (9 AM to 12 AM)
• MOLAA presents Gabriella Sanchez: Partial Pictures (11 AM to 5 PM)
• In-Person Tai Chi for Beginners at Marine Stadium Park (11:45 AM)
• First Responders & Healthcare Workers Appreciation at Waters Edge Winery (3 PM to 9 PM)
• Live Band Karaoke W/ Casual Encounters at Copper Blues Brea Restaurant (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Long Beach City invites residents to participate in the fiscal year 2023 budget development process by completing the Long Beach Budget Priority Survey. (LongBeach.gov/fy23) There will be community meetings, too. (Facebook)
• A Fountainview neighbor is looking for a babysitter for an 8-month-old, any suggestions? (Nextdoor)
• Our Dominguez Gap neighbor is wondering if anyone had a block wall put up at their home? They need to find a decent contractor to do this at their house. (Nextdoor)
• A hungry Wrigley Heights Proper neighbor is wondering if anyone is selling Girl Scout cookies yet? (Nextdoor)
• An Alamitos Beach neighbor is looking for recommendations for a veterinarian. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.