RIP William Dalessi + Sharks For Shots + Distinguished Teachers

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.

The founder of the Congressional Cup match race, William Dalessi, has died. In its latest quest to vaccinate more people, the city will offer vaccines on Thursday evening. It’ll be right in front of the Aquarium, with a free evening admission for that day. If common sense and the need for herd immunity couldn’t sway you, free tickets to see the fish might. Finally, the names of LB’s 19 Distinguished Teachers have been made known.

First Things First: Today’s Weather and Allergy Outlook

Sunny Southern California doesn’t disappoint, with June temperatures reaching 73° for the high and 64° for the low. It’ll be partly cloudy but gorgeous and a bit cooler out here.

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

The Five News Headlines That Everyone’s Talking About

1. The founder of Long Beach’s Congressional Cup match race, William Dalessi, died at the age of 98. (Scuttlebutt Sailing News)
2. “Sharks for Shots” is the latest incentive program. First-time vaccine recipients can get their shots on Thursday between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in front of the Aquarium and get free admission tickets for that evening. (City of LB)
3. Assembly Member Patrick O’Donnell handed out the sixth annual Distinguished Teachers of the Year awards. He recognized 19 LB educators. (LB Press Telegram)
4. Council Member Suzie Price seeks input on naming a part of Marine Stadium Park after the late Larry Curtis, beloved conductor of the LB Municipal Band for 27 years. Give input by visiting her survey. (Survey)
5. The Uptown Business Improvement District intends to work with the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion. The one-year collaboration is slated to bring more resources to the North Long Beach area with a goal of making it more competitive with Downtown LB and Bixby Knolls. (LB Post)

What’s Happening Today in Long Beach?

• Farmers’ Market at Cal State LB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• Adult grief support group at New Hope, 3505 LB Blvd. (3 p.m.)
• CSULB Design Department hosts an in-person graduation celebration for 2020 and 2021 grads, 6300 State University Drive. (4:30 p.m.)
• NA Meeting at First Lutheran, 946 Linden Avenue. (7 p.m.)
• S’More Stories online with the Bethany Lutheran pastor. (7 p.m.)

Today’s Long Beach Patch Notebook

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

• Bear City Comedy makes its triumphant return! Opening tonight, its inaugural post-pandemic show is sold out, but there are tickets for the next one!
• Please reach out to SoCal Quilts of Valor for information on their next meeting location.

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!