Juvenile Robbers Booked + Remodel Loophole + Transgender Clinic

Happy Independence Day, Long Beach! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Long Beach.

We’re starting our day with a follow-up. Police booked two female juveniles in the recent beating and robbery of a woman. On Tuesday, the City Council will debate the creation of a program to close the remodel clause loophole. Until then, landlords may no longer be able to evict tenants because of renovations. Finally, the Transgender & Non-Binary Clinic at MemorialCare LB celebrates its first anniversary!

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Long Beach today:

1. Follow-up: Remember the woman, who was robbed and beaten in broad daylight on the 300 block of East Peace Street? The LB PD booked two female juveniles – ages 15 and 16 – and took them to Juvenile Hall. (LB PD)
2. On Tuesday, the LB City Council will discuss a temporary ban on displacing tenants during property renovations. It would stay in place until a "renovation administration program" is created. Critics of the Tenant Protection Act claim that property owners use the “substantial remodel” clause as an excuse to evict renters. Council Members Allen and Saro submitted the proposal. (LB Press Telegram)
3. The Transgender & Non-Binary Clinic at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center celebrates its one-year anniversary. The facility creates a safe environment with trained care professionals who understand the medical needs of transgender and non-binary residents. (OC Breeze)
4. St. Barnabas Church in Long Beach teamed up with a number of charities to host a historic food drive. Volunteers, including Sheriff Alex Villanueva, handed out more than 1,000 boxes of food to local families. (Angelus)
5. LB Police Chief Robert Luna points to pandemic-driven criminal justice changes to explain a spike in shootings. “A lot of them, our officers are arresting, not once, not twice—three, four, five, six-plus times, only to be seen again two or three days later.” (LB Post)

Today in Long Beach

• Horny Corner 2021 Freedom Fest at 48 54th Place. (7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.)
• Christ Chapel of Long Beach Worship Service and BBQ, 3935 East 10th Street. (10 a.m.)
• Great American 4th of July Kids' Bike Parade at the Granada Beach parking lot, in front of Rosie’s Dog Beach. (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
• Sunday Sessions of House and Disco at the outdoor patio of the Renaissance Hotel, 111 East Ocean Boulevard. (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Jah Faith & The Family Tree at DiPiazza’s, 5205 East PCH. (5 p.m.)
• July 4th Buffet, Music & Fireworks View 2021: Fuego, Long Beach (5:00 p.m.)
• 4th Of July Fireworks At Waterfront 2021: Long Beach (9:00 p.m.)
• Long Beach July Fourth Fireworks Cruise (8:30 p.m.)

Long Beach Patch Notebook

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

• Long Beach Antique Market: "RSVP YES to enter to Win a Free Pass for you and your guest Sunday, July 18 #lbflea #longbeachvintagemarket #longbeach..." (Instagram)
• The Trauma Intervention Program of LB is looking for volunteers.

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Events:

• July 4th Surf City Run, Parade, Fireworks 2021: Huntington Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks 2021: Anaheim Hills (July 4)
• July 4th Firecracker 5K / 10K Run 2021: Anaheim Hills (July 4)
• July 4th Red, White & Blue 5K 2021: Angel Stadium, Anaheim (July 4)
• July 4th Ironman 'Run, Paddle, Chug' 2021: Hermosa Beach (July 4)
• Fourth Of July 'Bike & Walk' Parade 2021: Villa Park (July 4)
• July 4th Bike Parade 2021: Belmont Shore (July 4)
• Old-Fashioned July 4th 2021: Palos Verdes Estates: CANCELED (July 4)
• 4th Of July Korean Bell Ringing Ceremony 2021: San Pedro (July 4)
• July 4th Park Concert & Celebration 2021: Rancho Palos Verdes (July 4)
• July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: Riviera Village, Redondo Beach (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: El Segundo (July 4)
• 4th Of July Spectacular & Fireworks 2021: Yorba Linda (July 4)
• July 4th Buffet, Music & Fireworks View 2021: Fuego, Long Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks & Fest 2021: Lynwood: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th 'Let Freedom Ring' & Fireworks 2021: Cerritos (July 4)
• LA Galaxy July 4th Fireworks 2021: Carson (July 4)
• July 4th Elton John Tribute & Fireworks 2021: Irvine (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks At Waterfront 2021: Long Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks Show 2021: South Gate (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: Civic Center, Torrance (July 4)
• Queen Mary July 4th Fireworks 2021: Long Beach: CANCELED (July 4)
• Disneyland July 4th Fireworks 2021: Anaheim (July 4)
• OPENING: Festival Of Arts & Pageant Of Masters 2021: Laguna Beach (July 7)
• 'Alone Together' Pie Baking Class Online 2021: Pie Hole, LA/OC (July 9)
• Summer Movies In The Park 2021: Lynwood (July 9)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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