🌱 Slow PD Response To Static Salon? + Gun-Toting Man In Wrigley Area

Long Beach CA

19 April, 2022

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Welcome back, Long Beach; today is National Lima Bean Respect Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's what's going on today in town. Did it take the LBPD a long time to respond to a call of a man exposing himself to the female patrons of an East LB hair salon? Also, whipping out a gun when cops are on the scene is never a good idea. Finally, what is the LB Male Community Reentry Program? First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 53. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Long Beach. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories today in Long Beach: On Saturday afternoon, a man spent a good half hour exposing himself to the staff and patrons at the Static Salon. "Salon staff said the man did not appear to be homeless and initially asked for a haircut and then waited outside on a chair." The staff called 9-1-1. "The man left the salon after 30 minutes — 10 minutes before police arrived." The PD didn't have immediate answers on what caused the delay in responding. (Fox)SWAT rolled on Sunday afternoon to the area of West 20th Street and Cedar Avenue. Officers received reports of a 23-year-old man with a gun. "When police arrived at the residence, the suspect's partner said she'd gotten into an argument with the suspect, who then physically hit her, pointed the gun at her, and fled." He was eventually "arrested and booked on suspicion of one count of inflicting corporal injury, one count of making death threats, and one count of assault with a deadly weapon." (LB Post) Did you know that there's such a thing as the Long Beach Male Community Reentry Program? We learned on Monday that it "gives eligible offenders who are incarcerated in state prison the chance to serve the end of their sentences in the reentry center. While there, they are also connected with social services, rehabilitation resources, and mental health care to help the inmates reintegrate into society in hopes that they avoid re-offending." (KTLA) The L.A. Winefest is making a return to the City. It "will be returning to the Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Long Beach Harbor with unlimited pours of wine, beer, and other libations June 4 and 5." There will also be food trucks. By the way, "designated drivers can enter the festival for $20 and will have access to all the free bottled water, coffee, small bites, and the festival experience." (The HiLo) The official start of summer might still be a couple of months away, but don't tell that to the organizers of this Sunday afternoon's concert. Planned by Councilwoman Suzie Price (3rd District) "with the Friends of Belmont Shore and the Port of Long Beach," you are invited to the Larry Curtis Concert Park next to Marine Stadium. The Wilson High Syncopated Drum Corps kicks things off at 4:30 p.m., and Dustbowl Revival takes the stage at 5 p.m. (Press-Telegram) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring-cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Long Beach: Turning Your Dream Into A Business Webinar by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (1 PM) The Long Beach Public Library presents Virtual Career Presentation For Students Featuring Best-Selling Author Kate Quinn (2:30 PM)Marina Stadium Farmers' Market (3 PM) LBYP Networking Mixer at Beachwood Brewing (5 PM) LBGLCC In-Person Mixer at 5351 2nd St (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Jaquelyn Bickar of LBSU Softball is the Long Beach State Athletics Player of the Week, presented by Port of Long Beach! In a sweep of UCSB, Bickar hit .833 and made an out just once while making a critical impact in all three wins. Congratulations! (Instagram) The Long Beach Police Department's East Village Neighborhood Walks have been a mix of speaking with community members about their concerns, providing them with valuable information & resources, and of course...so many doggies! (Facebook) The Leadership Long Beach group reminds you that the countdown begins! 5 days until the MLK Day of Service this Saturday, April 23. Come out to the kick-off event before heading to the project sites! (Facebook) The Long Beach Public Library is calling all business owners and entrepreneurs! They're celebrating National Small Business Week (May 1 - 7) with a free workshop on Reference Solutions, powered by Data Axle. Join virtually on May 4 at 10AM for tips. (Facebook) The Sanitation Districts invite you to participate in a virtual tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant on Saturday, April 30. Learn how they convert sewage into clean water. (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GISTEK Networks, Inc. — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Torrance Antique Street Faire (April 24) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 25) How to Successfully Navigate the Divorce Process – Vesta Irvine, CA Hub (April 26) A Spectacular Night of Theater! (April 29) Add your event Other classifieds: Wanted - VW Double Cab Transporter (Details) Add your classified Loving the Long Beach Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link, so they can subscribe Get your local business showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update. — Sylvia Cochran About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.