🌱 What Killed Man Found On Gundry Ave + Alleged Shooter Out On Bond

Hello, neighbors; today is National Cheesecake Day, which celebrates the dessert that initially fed ancient Greek athletes. It's Sylvia, your host of the Long Beach Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally. Enjoy...

Neighbors around Gundry and Warren avenues woke up to a lot of police activity. Also, the former school resource officer who is accused of shooting into a car and hitting an 18-year-old near Millikan is out on bond. Finally, the City is giving out infant formula to qualifying families.

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Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach:

1. What was happening Friday morning near MacArthur Park? Just after midnight, police officers found a 33-year-old man dead on the street in the “1400 block of Gundry Avenue.” By 5:20 a.m., the LBPD had roped off a second area “on Warren Avenue across MacArthur Park.” “Long Beach police confirmed the death is being investigated as a possible homicide.” (LBPD, NBC)
2. The former Long Beach school resource officer who allegedly shot an 18-year-old woman in a car near Millikan High School was released on bond Thursday. The shooting occurred in September, and he pleaded not guilty to murder in December. At the time, bail was set at $2 million. (Fox)
3. Do you know families with infants up to nine months old “who participate in a federal assistance program?” They are eligible to receive infant formula beginning on August 2. Distribution sites are St. Mary’s WIC office (Tuesday), the Ron Arias Health Equity Center (Thursday), Silverado Park (Friday), and the Main Health Office (Saturday). “Each location will carry both Enfamil Infant Instant Formula Milk-based Powder with Iron and Similac Advance Powder Baby Formula. The Health Department will distribute formula throughout August, while supplies last.” (City of LB)
4. We have previously talked about the 2nd annual Burger Week that runs from August 7 to 14. However, we learned today that its official kick-off will be an event at the Samaritan House on August 2. “Four top Long Beach chefs/restaurateurs will treat over 200 homeless men, women, and children to a multi-course burger lunch.” (LB Local News)
5. Mark your calendars! The Long Beach Symphony has released its 2022-2023 season schedule, and you are in for a treat! The classical opener is on October 1 with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. (If you only visit one performance, take in Orff’s Carmina Burana on March 11, 2023, featuring The Long Beach Camerata Singers.) POPS season starts on October 29 with an Elton John Tribute. (OC Breeze)

Today in Long Beach:

• Dragonboat Races at Marine Stadium (9 a.m.)
• Pirate Invasion at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park (10 a.m.)
• Firehouse Community Farm Fiber Arts Show at 6509 Gundry Ave (4 p.m.)
• Obon Event at the Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center (5:30 p.m.)
• Nine Inch Sails featuring DJs Bractune, Ruben LaMode, and Rev. John at Catalina Classic Cruises (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• ICYMI❗ The LBPD's next "Etch and Catch" event is today, with spaces still available! Saturday 7/30 ⏰8 am to 2 pm 📍Long Beach City College - Pacific Coast Campus - 1305 East Pacific Coast Highway (Long Beach Police Department (CA) via Facebook)
• Join the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library on Sept. 10 @ 11AM for an ASL screening of the book 'Calvin Can't Fly'. Afterward, there will be a fun, interactive ASL lesson for all! (Long Beach Public Library via Facebook)
• Please help save lives ♥️ by donating blood🩸next Thursday." (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• 🗓 Mark your calendars and share with friends! The City of Long Beach is kicking off the FY 2023 Budget development process, and it wants you to join the conversation. ☑️Thursday, 8/11, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ☑️Wednesday, 8/17, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Long Beach City via Facebook)
• Our Alamitos Beach neighbor lost their passport recently in the Belmont/Alamitos area. Did anyone find it? (Nextdoor)

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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. 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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