Homeless Man Dead + 2 Adults, 1 Minor Shot + Gunfire on South St.

It’s another beautiful day in Long Beach, the Aquatic Capital of America!

Welcome to the Long Beach Patch Daily Newsletter, the easiest and most enjoyable way to know what’s happening down the street and around the corner.

It’s been a dangerous week in LB. A homeless man was shot to death near 9th and Daisy. Also, a triple shooting wounded several at The Pike in front of Hooters. Finally, South Street was the scene of a shooting, too. What’s going on?

First Things First: Today’s Weather, Weather Alert, and Allergy Outlook

Sunny Southern California doesn’t disappoint, with June temperatures reaching 75° for the high and 64° for the low. It’ll be mostly sunny and warm out here.

Even though it’s grass pollen season, along with chenopods, levels of pollen in the air are increasing slightly but still considered low to medium.

The Five News Headlines That Everyone’s Talking About

1. A homeless man was shot to death Friday near 9th Street and Daisy Avenue. Officers have no motive or suspects in the 3 a.m. shooting. This brings the number of shootings in the First Council District to 31 this year, the highest in the city. (LB Report)
2. A triple shooting near The Hooters at Shoreline Drive and Aquarium Way wounded two adults and a minor in downtown LB. Taking place around 8 p.m. on Saturday, police detained three people of interest. (LB Local News)
3. On Wednesday, at around 10:30 p.m., residents reported gunfire around South Street and Ackerfield Avenue. One man was shot and another wounded. If you have information, please contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Donald Collier or Leticia Gamboa at 562-570-7244. (OC Breeze)
4. A massive tree branch collapsed in Whaley Park Saturday afternoon, injuring six people. The reason for the collapse is unknown. (LB Post)
5. Barbara Eguyd “lived for helping children to love books.” This commitment earned her the title “Literacy Angel.” Her work, which included the “Bring Me a Book” initiative, was honored by the YMCA, which now displays a painting praising the late book lover at 3605 LB Blvd. (LB Press Telegram)

What’s Happening Today in Long Beach?

1. Bayshore Park summer camp is accepting kids between the ages of 5 and 13, 2760 North Studebaker Road. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
2. Parent & Me Pre-K readiness for kids ages 1 to 6 at Bixby Knolls Park, 1101 East San Antonio Drive. (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
3. Monday Beach Yoga with Chigusa at Rosie’s Dog Beach. (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
4. Bachelorette Monday at Trademark Brewing, 233 East Anaheim Street. (7:30 p.m.)

Today’s Long Beach Patch Notebook

It may not fit into news or events, but you sure want to know about it!

• The El Dorado Nature Center has several volunteer opportunities.

That’s it! You’re now in the know and ready to weigh in at the water cooler. Better yet, head out and experience Long Beach! I’ll bring you another serving of tasty news and events morsels tomorrow.

-Sylvia

Sylvia Cochran is a freelance writer who has lived more than 20 years in Long Beach and its various neighborhoods. I love books, dogs, volunteering, and embrace social justice. If you have a juicy tidbit of what’s happening locally, don’t keep it to yourself; reach out by emailing me at longbeach-ca@patch.com!