🌱 SWAT On Elm & 7th Gets No Arrest + Fairmont The Breakers Opens 2023

Hello, everybody; today is International Tiger Day, which the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit declared in 2010! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in Long Beach.

East Village neighbors saw a large police presence on Elm. Also, The Breakers has a new name and opening date. Finally, the City got more monkeypox vaccine.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 81 Low: 66.

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Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach:

1. There was SWAT activity on Wednesday afternoon in “the area of Elm Avenue and Seventh Street.” Officers were looking for a suspect in a “in a gun-related crime two weeks earlier.” The individual allegedly pointed a gun at a man on July 13. Despite SWAT, “a helicopter and K9 units,” it appears that the suspect got away. (Long Beach Post)
2. We learned on Wednesday that the Breakers Hotel shall now be known as Fairmont The Breakers. The historic landmark at 200 East Ocean Boulevard has undergone multiple use changes since its opening in 1925. The opening as a boutique hotel will likely take place in October 2023. (LB Business Journal)
3. Monkeypox update: The city announced on Wednesday that it “increased its stockpile of monkeypox vaccine.” At this time, 300 people have received the vaccine, but there is a list of 1,600 individuals who had registered to receive the inoculation. “Long Beach received 500 more doses over the weekend and is starting to call those people back to schedule appointments.” (LB Post)
4. Have you noticed the fairy doors that have been popping up at ten locations throughout the city? These are “miniature, wooden, handcrafted and meticulously decorated doors that reveal an imaginary world.” These decorative touches are the creations of Debbie Martin and Gary Ramos, who put them up for free. “Doors can be requested through the Instagram page @fairydoorsoflongbeach and will be completed in the order in which they are received.” (Signal Hill Tribune)
5. Mark your calendars! The LBFD will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on August 4 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can make an appointment before heading off to 3205 Lakewood Boulevard. (LBFD)

Today in Long Beach:

• Christopher “Taco” Magician Magic Show at the Burnett Neighborhood Library (noon)
• Turn The Tide Music Program at the Gilmore Music Store (6 p.m.)
• The Long Beach Municipal Band plays at El Dorado Park West (6:30 p.m.)
• Sticks & Stones brings the country fun to Boomers Cocktail Lounge (8:30p.m.)
• All Star Comedy at the Laugh Factory (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, July 30 starting at 9 a.m., there will be a FREE backpack and school supply giveaway for students. 📍 1233 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90006 One backpack per student will be available, while supplies last. (Nextdoor)
• Our Oakbrook neighbor took pictures of a truck fire about 11:15 on Willow, west of Woodruff (((All cool now. ))) (Nextdoor)
• A neighbor South of Conant is looking for a therapist for eating disorders? There is a 28-year-old male with possible bulimia. (Nextdoor)
• A kind-hearted Historic Zaferia Village-Cir area neighbor laid some flowers and plush pup at a memorial for a 7-year-old boy who died in a tragic accident while crossing the street with his dad on Lakewood yesterday evening. Heartbreaking to see the families at the memorial site. Please slow down! (Nextdoor)
• Our South of Conant neighbor is wondering if anyone knows of a local trivia spot? They used to go to Timeless Pints pre-pandemic, but believe the joint sold. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.

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