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JetBlue operations fly away from Long Beach Airport to LAX
Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Long Beach
UPDATE: Located Critical Missing Person Christopher James Timmons
COVID-19 City Update: 7.6
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Back in the 1890s, The Pike was still in the proce

Back in the 1890s, The Pike was still in the process of being built. Do you have any memories of the Pike as an amusement park? OP : @lb.crew #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #throwbackthursday #tbt

JetBlue operations fly away from Long Beach Airpor

JetBlue operations fly away from Long Beach Airport to LAX. JetBlue announced today it will make Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) its primary base of operations in greater Los Angeles, advancing its focus city strategy and building relevance for the airline in one of the busiest markets in the world. To enable the shift, the airline will move service currently operated at Long Beach Airport (LGB) to LAX, along with its Long Beach crew and maintenance bases, beginning in October.

Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Long Beach. Lo

Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Long Beach. Long Beach, CA – The first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this mosquito season was reported in Long Beach this week. The patient, in their 60s, was diagnosed with neuro-invasive illness and is currently hospitalized. “While the world is focused on COVID-19 prevention and response, this is an important reminder that we continue to see cases of West Nile Virus most years in Long Beach,” said City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis. “We cannot let our guard down against mosquito-borne diseases.”

The Long Beach WNV case is only the second reported in California this year, after the first human case of the season was reported in Stanislaus County. No mosquitoes in Long Beach have been found to be positive for WNV thus far this season.

WNV is transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito. Signs and symptoms of WNV may include fever, body aches, rash, nausea, vomiting and headache. Most people who become infected have no symptoms. However, approximately one in 150 may develop a more serious disease, such as brain inflammation or paralysis. Persons with these symptoms should seek immediate care.

Long Beach health officials are advising residents to take the following precautions:

Prevent mosquito bites by applying insect repellent with EPA-registered active ingredients DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or lemon eucalyptus before you go outside.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants if spending time outside during dawn and dusk. WNV-carrying mosquitoes are most active during those times.
Install or repair door and window screens.
Dump and drain standing water around your home.
Report large amounts of mosquitoes by visiting www.longbeach.gov/mosquitoes.
Report dead birds online at http://www.westnile.ca.gov

Critical Missing Person Christopher James Timmons.

Critical Missing Person Christopher James Timmons.

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 21-year-old critical missing person Christopher James Timmons, who was last seen on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Timmons was last seen at St. Mary Medical Center, located in the 1000 block of Linden Avenue. Timmons has medical conditions, requires daily medications, and may become disoriented.

The critical missing person is described as follows:

Age: 21-years-old
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 250 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Dark blue hoodie, light brown shorts, black flip-flops
Scars/Marks: “LB” on left hand, scar - three white dots on left clavicle
Visible Dental Work: None
Medical Alerts: Suffers from medical condition(s) and may become disoriented

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

COVID-19 City Update - 7.6 : By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 7.6 : By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 4,472 people have tested positive for corona with 3,399 recovered and 75 people currently hospitalized. There have been 136 fatalities, all over the age of 40 and with underlying health conditions. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeachca #covid19
#coronavirus #cityupdate

The City of Long Beach reminds retailers that effe

The City of Long Beach reminds retailers that effective today, all flavored tobacco must be removed and cannot be sold or distributed per Long Beach Municipal code (LBMC) Chapter 5.9. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #flavoredtobacco

One person shot and wounded near 14th and Rose aro

One person shot and wounded near 14th and Rose around 9:30PM tonight. They were rushed to local hospital by Long Beach Fire, LBPD is investigating. Suspect vehicle is a white Toyota Prius last seen southbound on Rose. Photo courtesy of @streaming562

Who remembers watching the 4th of July firework sh

Who remembers watching the 4th of July firework show at @lbcitycollege Veteran’s Stadium? #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #throwbackthursday #tbt #4thofjuly #fireworks @longbeachfirefighters

#Breakingnews Fatal hit-and-run at Willow St & Del

#Breakingnews Fatal hit-and-run at Willow St & Delta Ave. in West Long Beach. The suspects car is a white GMC Yukon with a female African-American driving it. All streets in the area are closed. Notified by @streaming562

City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for

City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance.

#LongBeachCA - The City today announced that application forms and program materials are available for a newly launched rental assistance program that will help provide relief to qualified tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was unanimously approved earlier this month by the City Council.

“This emergency program will help provide much-needed relief to hundreds of Long Beach renters and their landlords as the pandemic continues to impact our City,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Providing direct support to those who need it most is critical to keeping our economy going.”
The Long Beach CARES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (LB CARES), which is being administered by the City’s Development Services Department, will provide up to $1,000 per month of rental assistance payments for up to three months on behalf of qualifying Long Beach residents who have lost income due to COVID-19 and meet federal low-income requirements. The monthly assistance payments will be provided directly to property owners or landlords on behalf of qualifying residents and will be applicable to rent due during the eligible period from March 27, 2020, until the end of the City’s Safer at Home Order.

“The Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau of Development Services is pleased to help our community by providing rental assistance during this pandemic,” said Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services.

Eligible applicants will be required to submit documentation confirming substantive income losses caused by job layoffs, furloughs or reduction in hours or pay during the COVID-19 pandemic period beginning March 27. All documentation, including rental lease agreements, will be subject to verification.

Information and application materials (available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog), including eligibility requirements, are available on the program website: longbeach.gov/lbcares.

Applicants may request that application materials be sent by postal mail by calling 562.570.3000 during business hours or emailing LBCares@longbeach.gov More on our web

UPDATE: Three Women Shot, One Killed at Long Beach

UPDATE: Three Women Shot, One Killed at Long Beach Candlelight Vigil.

On June 29, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Orange Avenue regarding a shooting. The Communications Center advised the Police Department they could hear shots being fired and people screaming in the background, with numerous calling parties also reporting multiple shots being fired, which resulted in the death of a female adult. Upon arrival, LBPD officers located a large group of people on the sidewalks, apartment parking areas, and streets. The group appeared to be having a vigil for the murder of Archie Harris, which occurred on June 28, 2020. Three female adult victims with gunshot wounds were located in the area. Victim #1 had a gunshot wound to her lower extremity and Victim #2 had a gunshot wound to her upper torso, both were transported to an area hospital and listed in stable condition. Victim #3 suffered gunshot wounds to her upper torso. She was transported to an area hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. At this time, the victim is only being identified as a female adult pending notification to next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. The preliminary investigation revealed a group of subjects, related to the vigil, were involved in a dispute with a local resident. The dispute escalated into the resident’s window being broken and then into a shooting with multiple suspects firing in different directions. The exact motive for the shooting is currently unknown, however, the incident is being investigated as gang-related. Detectives are actively working to gather additional information to further the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Adrian Garcia and Sean Magee at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.crimestoppers.org.

Long Beach to Close Beaches Over Fourth of July We

Long Beach to Close Beaches Over Fourth of July Weekend.

@longbeachcity announced today that, in alignment with Los Angeles County, Long Beach beaches will be closed to the public this Fourth of July weekend starting Friday, July 3 (12:01 a.m.), through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 6, in a proactive effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. This closure also includes piers, beach parking lots (except for permit holders), beach access ways, bathrooms and beach bike and pedestrian paths. Due to the recent sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate in both Long Beach and Los Angeles County, and because beaches typically attract large gatherings, Long Beach beaches will close temporarily for both passive and active use. Beaches will reopen at 5:01 a.m. Monday, July 6.

The City encourages residents to celebrate safely at home this Fourth of July, and suggest alternative ways to celebrate with members of one’s household, such as having a fireworks-free BBQ at home or a family-movie marathon. Events like fireworks shows, block parties and other types of large gatherings are not permitted, per the State of California Health Order. If celebrating with outdoor activities, City health officials remind residents to maintain at least a six-foot distance from other individuals not in the same household, wear a face covering over both your mouth and nose in all public and private places you could be, or are, in contact with members of other households, wash hands frequently and sanitize high-touch surfaces.

This action was put in place by the City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, and in accordance with the Emergency Powers granted to the City Manager through the Proclamation of Local Emergency. It is effective on July 3, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., and will continue until Monday, July 6, 2020, at 5 a.m.

For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep our residents safe, visit: longbeach.gov/COVID19 and follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Current recommendations by the US Centers of Disea

Current recommendations by the US Centers of Disease Control @cdcgov the World Health Organization, @who and leading medical experts state that masks provide significant benefit in the fight against COVID-19. With such unanimity of agreement, media outlets and members of the public have taken to what is termed ‘mask shaming’ those who do not wear masks, chastening themselves as selfishly presenting a significant effect to public health. Is this fair? As is often the case, the matter is a bit more complicated. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #facemask

COVID-19 City Update - 6.29 : By the Numbers, Trac

COVID-19 City Update - 6.29 : By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 3,799 people have tested positive for corona with 2,750 recovered and 79 people currently hospitalized. There have been 130 fatalities, all over the age of 40 and with underlying health conditions. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

Epic Entertainment has confirmed that the 2020 sea

Epic Entertainment has confirmed that the 2020 season of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has been officially cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in line with federal, state, and local guidelines. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #queenmary #darkharbor

Mandatory Closure of Bars in Los Angeles County In

Mandatory Closure of Bars in Los Angeles County Including Long Beach. Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the mandatory closure of bars in Los Angeles County in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The governor cited the social nature of bars, the potential for alcohol consumption to reduce inhibition and impair judgment and the challenges of contact tracing among bar-goes, among the reasons for the action. “From the beginning of our reopening process, I’ve said that we would be led by the facts,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “I support the Governor’s decision to close bars in several counties in California, including here in L.A. County and Long Beach. We must continue to prioritize public health and safety.” The mandatory closure goes into effect tonight, just after midnight (12:01 a.m., June 29, 2020), and affects brewpubs, craft distilleries, breweries, bars, pubs, wineries and associated tasting rooms that do not have a restaurant permit. Restaurants, brewpubs, breweries, bars, pubs, craft distilleries and wineries and associated tasting rooms that have a restaurant permit may continue to operate, but the seated bar area(s) in these facilities must remain closed and people cannot gather in the bar area. The amended City of Long Beach Health Order detailing the closures will be posted later today at longbeach.gov/COVID19.

Public health professionals within California and throughout the nation have identified bars as the highest risk sector of non-essential business currently open.
The State has developed a monitoring list for Counties that focuses on key COVID-19 indicators such as positivity rate, case rate, stability of hospitalizations, and hospital surge capacity. Counties that do not meet the criteria are placed on the monitoring list. Those that have been on the list for over 14 days are required to close bars.

Mandatory bar closures affect the following counties:

Fresno
Imperial
Kern
Kings
Los Angeles
San Joaquin
Tulare
Under the State guidelines for the reopening process, Long Beach, which has its own Health Department, is counted with Los Angeles County. However, even if the State considered Long Beach separate

COVID-19 City Update - 6.26 : By the Numbers, Trac

COVID-19 City Update - 6.26 : By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 3,643 people have tested positive for corona with 2,614 recovered and 77 people currently hospitalized. There have been 125 fatalities, all over the age of 40 and with underlying health conditions. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

The City is encouraging everyone to safely enjoy t

The City is encouraging everyone to safely enjoy the 4th of July holiday, and takes seriously the job of enforcing the Long Beach Fireworks Ordinance. All personal fireworks are prohibited in the City of Long Beach. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #4thofjuly #fireworks

We’re starting our #throwbackthursday with a pho

We’re starting our #throwbackthursday with a photo all the way from 1958! This shot of women waterskiing was taken at Marine Stadium. What are your favorite beach activities? OP : @lb.crew #tbt #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach

Shooting at Seaside Park on the 1400 block Chestnu

Shooting at Seaside Park on the 1400 block Chestnut Ave. just after 5:00pm this afternoon. One male victim rushed to local hospital. #breakingnews #lbln

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