Vaccine Mandate + LBUSD Starts Aug 31 + License, Tax, Fee Grant

Hey, people of Long Beach! Sylvia here with the latest issue of the Long Beach Daily.

If you are a LB health care worker, you will have to show proof of vaccination on August 9. In contrast, the LBUSD won’t require vaccinations or social distancing when classes start on August 31. Finally, independent restaurants that survived the pandemic may qualify for a business license tax and fee reimbursement.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. LB health workers will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who refuse must submit to twice-a-week testing. The rule takes effect August 9. There’s no word yet if the City will also ask the same of city workers. (LB Post)
2. LB School Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker (Ed. D) announced that in-person school will begin on August 31. She did not mention optional online classes, which are available in neighboring school districts. Also, there won’t be COVID testing or social distancing. (LBReport)
3. The City announced that it will accept applications for its Business License Tax and Fee Grant. Local, independent restaurants may apply for reimbursement of business license taxes, parking area assessments, health permit fees, fire permit fees, and late payment fees. (City of LB)
4. The Jeffery Dempsey Jr. Memorial Skate Jam/Competition returns to Houghton Skate Park on August 7. It will be the tenth annual occasion. (Skate World)
5. The Road Racing Drivers Club will resume its annual tradition of hosting a celebratory dinner at the LB Hilton. This year marks 12 years since the Grand Prix tradition started, and the guest of honor will be four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears. (Racer)

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Today in Long Beach

• LB Farmer's Market at CSU LB, Beach Drive and West Campus. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• MOLAA Zoom Project with Judy Baca, online. (11 a.m.)
• The LBCOC Presents: Returning to School and Sports; online event. (12:00 p.m.)
• The LBGLCC Presents: How to Make a Capabilities Statement; online event. (4:00 p.m.)
• Natalie Amoroso Real Estate hosts Edge Home Finance Meet & Greet, 200 South Pine Avenue. (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Youth Worship Night at Grace LB, 3601 Linden Avenue. (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Wind Down Wednesday at Shoreline Village, Stage 2, Presents: Shy But Flyy (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Vegan Food Pop Up & Catering at 623 West PCH (text to order!) (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
• City Council District 8 hybrid meeting at Longfellow Elementary School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Reid Clark hosts a Carefully Curated Comedy Show at Trademark Brewing, 233 East Anaheim Street. (7:00 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

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• Long Beach City: "#COVID19LongBeach UPDATE: Here is our official statement by our Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services (LBD..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "The exhibition is taking place from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Harvey Milk Promenade Park (185 E. 3..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "Our Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine is in the process of preparing a Strategic Plan, and we need your input by ..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "We are now accepting applications for the Business License Tax and Fee Grant. The grant will cover certain business l..." (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, German to English business translations as well as human resources tutorials. She loves dogs, books, and embraces social justice.

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