Snoop Dogg's Grand Prix + COVID Tests For Kids + $97,500 For LBPD

Hey, people of Long Beach! Sylvia's here with today's Long Beach Daily.

No, you’re not high; it’ll be Snoop Dogg’s voice you hear on Sunday. Also, a friendly reminder that little kids need COVID tests before attending the Grand Prix. Finally, ABC gave money to LBPD.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. Snoop Dogg will be on the NBC broadcast team for Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix. As you may know, this race marks the finale of the IndyCar season. It’ll be up to Snoop Dogg to open the telecast and preview the drivers. Don’t roll your eyes! The rapper actually has experience working as a sports commentator. (LB Post)
2. The City reminds Grand Prix attendees to follow the rules this weekend. You already know that you need to show proof of full vaccination (two shots, unless you received the Johnson variety) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of attendance. However, did you also know that “Children ages 2 to 11 who are not yet eligible for vaccines are required to show a negative test?” (City of LB)
3. California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) awarded the LBPD a $97,500 grant “to address alcohol-related harm in the community.” For the LBPD, this means dealing with problem locations that impact the safety of minors. “The funds will be used to reduce the number of alcoholic beverage sales to minors, obviously intoxicated patrons, illegal solicitations of alcohol, and other criminal activities such as the sale and possession of illegal drugs.” (LBPD)
4. The City will host the inaugural Long Beach Youth Festival this Saturday. It is slated as part of the plan to “uplift the voices of youth ages 8-24 as decision makers and leaders.” There will be "performances, workshop breakout sessions, giveaways, resource fair, job fair" and FREE food! (City of LB)
5. High School students have an opportunity to participate in the Music Center’s Spotlight Arts competition for a scholarship. The program “provides artistic development through arts experiences, auditions, feedback and mastery classes taught by professional artists and arts administrators.” In the past, Adam Lambert and Josh Groban were part of the competition. “The program is free to enter and open to artists of any skill level studying acting, ballet, classical instrument, classical voice, dance, jazz instrumental and non-classical voice.” You have until October 18 to get in your app! (The HiLo)

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Today in Long Beach:

• Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach; area of 300 East Ocean Boulevard. (9 a.m.)
• Beach Fin Rising by CSULB invites you to the 2021 Finance Symposium on Zoom. (1 p.m.)
• Trap Chi workshop on The Bluff (Long Beach Park), 2100 East Ocean Boulevard. (2 p.m.)
• Ninth Annual Cambodia Town Film Festival begins at the Art Theatre Long Beach, 2025 East 4th Street. (7 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach State Athletics: "Our 2021 @longbeachstatesoccer and @lbsuwvb posters are LIVE! Click the in our bio to download them now. #GoBeach" (Instagram)
• Long Beach Public Library: "**UPDATE** Los Altos is now open again! We'll be here until 6PM today. The Los Altos Neighborhood Library is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. We apologize for any inconvenience." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: " Give your input on the evaluation of the City's Citizen Police Complaint Commission. Attend our in-person listening session this Thur., 9/23, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register TODAY. https://bit.ly/CPCCInPerson" (Facebook)
• Long Beach Public Library: "On Saturday, Sept. 25, join comic book artist Mike Wellman and a panel of comic book artists/writers for a virtual discussion about making independent comics, marketing stories, and more! Registration required, visit the link below to si..." (Facebook)
• Leadership Long Beach: "Long Beach Gives update as of noon today! We are so grateful for your support. There is still 2 days left to donate! Click here to give: http://bit.ly/LBGives4LLB" (Facebook)

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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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