Garcia Wants Queen Mary + Playground Torched + Fines For Donuts?

Completely happy Thursday, neighbors! Let’s get today began off proper. This is every thing you must learn about what’s occurring on the town at present.

Is preserving the Queen Mary throwing good cash after unhealthy? Scrapping her is costlier. Additionally, somebody burned down the Admiral Kidd Park playground. (That is why we won’t have good issues.) Lastly, there is a name for fining spectators at road takeover occasions the place people do donuts in intersections.

First, at present’s climate: Partly cloudy all through the day. Excessive: 82 Low: 67.

***Please notice that the Metropolis operates five cooling centers which can be open every day from midday to six p.m. Water is accessible at every website. They continue to be in operation till October 16.***

Listed here are the highest tales in Lengthy Seashore at present:

1. Mayor Garcia declares preservation of the Queen Mary a prime precedence. This tweet comes on the heels of stories that ample preservation over the subsequent 25 years may value as much as $175 million, whereas scrapping it may cost about $190 million. (@RobertGarcia, KTLA)
2. The Admiral Kidd Park playground burned down on Sunday. The LB FD is investigating. Council Member Roberto Uranga guarantees to interchange it. (Signal Tribune)
3. Watching road takeover occasions could carry stiff penalties. Council Member Daryl Supernaw requested that the Metropolis Legal professional would draft a brand new ordinance that would superb occasion spectators. Different members of the Metropolis Council are considerably cautious to keep away from infringement of the best to meeting. (LB Post)
4. Artesia Boulevard is getting a brand new look. A results of the “Thrive 90805” initiative, the Metropolis will spend $26 million on “new medians, bioswale, valve-outs at intersections, and personal bike lanes.” (California News Times)
5. The LB PD plans a DUI checkpoint on Friday within the South Division space. Hours of operation will likely be 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (City of LB)

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At this time in Lengthy Seashore

• Digital LB Chamber of Commerce workshop protecting all elements of making a marketing strategy. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Construct Your Personal Mac ‘n Cheese Thursdays at Gallagher’s Lengthy Seashore, 2751 East Broadway. (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
• Digital Mixer – Lengthy Seashore Homosexual & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (4 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Boxcar Seven will maintain a FREE live performance at Marine Stadium. (Shout-out to the Alamitos Heights Enchancment Affiliation for making this occur!) (6 p.m.)
• El Dorado Nature Middle FREE outside live performance that includes The Salty Suites (acoustic and instrumental). (6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

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• Lengthy Seashore Metropolis: “Please #WearAMask indoors even in case you are vaccinated. Circumstances are going up and we want everybody to assist finish the unfold….” (Facebook)
• Lengthy Seashore Airport: “Now that is a beautiful #LongBeach sundown. Due to our Operations group for this shot. #FlyLGB” (Instagram)