Wrongful Relief Loan Use + Zendejas’ Donors + Wastewater Release

Get on up, Long Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in Long Beach today.

A bankruptcy judge alleges shady dealings by Urban Commons founders. Also, find out who is giving money to see Mary Zendejas reelected, as she’s running against a member of the Communist Party. Finally, there was a treated wastewater spill into the ocean; officials say all is well (the fish were not interviewed).

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Long Beach:

1. Queen Mary Update: The federal bankruptcy court judge is considering using $2.4 million in assets for repayment of COVID relief loans Urban Commons founders took out and used for “wrongful” purposes. In the past, one went on record stating that the application for the funds was erroneous. (LB Post)
2. Council District 1 incumbent, Mary Zendejas, has released her campaign’s donor list, and it reads like a who’s who of incumbent city council members and mayoral appointees. Incidentally, Mayor Robert Garcia contributed from his 2024 Lt. Governor campaign committee. (LBreport)
3. Terminal Island, the artificial island that is split between the L.A. and LB Ports, reports the release of “400,000 gallons of acidic treated wastewater” into the ocean. Officials are quick to point out that there’s no cause for alarm. (Random Lengths News)
4. The Aster, a mixed-use eight-story building with 218 units, is going up at the corner of East Broadway and LB Boulevard. Completion is planned for the end of 2023. (LB Business Journal)
5. MOLAA is exhibiting art created by the migrant children who spent time at the Convention Center shelter. You can see it today only at the Viva Events Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE. (@LongBeachCity)

Today in Long Beach

• LB Farmer’s Market at East Marina Drive and South of 2nd Street. (9 AM to 2 PM)
• In-person and livestream worship at Bay Shore Community Congregational Church (UCC), 5100 East The Toledo. (9:30 AM)
• Happy Sundays Music Festival at Alex’s Bar, 2913 East Anaheim Street. (Doors open at 2 PM)
• Bottomless Mimosa Brunch and Dine with Divas at Hamburger Mary’s, 330 Pine Avenue. (3 seatings: 10 AM to 12 PM, 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
• Ricky Lewis performs at the Towne Center Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, 7411 Carson Boulevard. (3 PM to 6 PM)
• Brian Wilson: Greatest Hits Live! with Al Jardine & Blondie Chapman (8:00 PM)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

• Long Beach Antique Market: "Yes or No? Let us know in the comments to enter to win a free pass for you and your guest Next event- Sunday Sept 19 #lbflea #longbeachvintagemarket #longbeachcalifornia" (Instagram)
• Long Beach State Athletics: "We can’t wait to see you all on Thursday as our @lbsuwvb team takes on #17 UCLA at 7pm. TIME TO GET LOUD! #GoBeach" (Instagram)
• Long Beach City: " School starts next week! Don't risk it, protect your child. The time to vaccinate against COVID-19 is NOW as school prepares to resume in-person. Everyone 12 & older can be vaccinated. Youth 17 & younger must have consent from a paren..." (Facebook)
• Long Beach City: "We hope all California State University, Long Beach students had a great first week! Have a fun and safe weekend. #GoBeach " (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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