Just saw the sky flash bright blue like it was day for a second, twice. We dying or something?

Coming from SD county attending the GP, tomorrow. I know the Aquabus is cheaper and a shorter ride but any advantages to taking the AquaLink? TIA

Anyone else just hear a bunch of cops and fire trucks going down fourth street by the lagoon? Sound like something big is going down.

Anyone know what bars or restaurants are showing the fight tonight?

Notice - no little locals like LB Trandit on the list of all transit agencies doing it, but it's more than just metro/metrolink

https://metrolinktrains.com/news/metrolink-news/metrolink-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-free-rides/

https://www.metro.net/about/l-a-metro-to-offer-free-rides-systemwide-on-earth-day-saturday-april-22/

Got this in the mail, thought it might help!

Have 2 Long Beach Grand Prix General Admission Tickets. Normally $82.00 a ticket. Willing to sell $120.00 for both. Last day is Sunday. Can meet Sunday Morning.

I would say like $140 for 2 tickets? Hit me up if interested

I just spent a small part of the morning helping a wonderful group of people plant trees along Locust Ave, south of PCH.

People of Long Beach have heart. I admire and appreciate all of those who joined in on the effort and I encourage others to learn about this wonderful city office and to get involved with them.

Thank you volunteers and hosts.

https://www.longbeach.gov/sustainability/

I know LB is legendary for stolen bikes. I also know the likely hood of getting one bike is slim to none for the average bike. Has anybody every had any experience with high end bikes? Bikes that are easily identifiable have parts that are very expensive? Does this go to a different unit with the police considering the value? Anything like that?
I lost 3 very high end mountain bikes. For gatekeepers wanting to say serves me right for not taking care of them. Eat a dick. The bikes were in a storage locker that you need a code and walk through areas surveilled by HD video. Inside the locked locker they were all locked to each-other and as a unit, then anchored or locked to the floor. I seriously doubt one would be able to separate them without cutting the frames.
I decided to go back to school and I just can not race or ride for fun anymore. I had not been to the unit since January. I have had the unit for 10 years with no issue. I went yesterday and they were gone.
The manager (who I am good friends with after knowing her for 10 years) would not really say much but call the police.
I called and they did not show up for many hours. An officer did call me after I left and we agreed to meet with the manager later this afternoon.
Insurance? Here is the deal, I am very close with my landlord, known her my whole life, I once asked her a few questions about renters insurance and she told me "not to worry, I and my property would be covered under her insurance which extends to storage units. I did go ahead and get a policy but when I started school I had to cut back and that was one of the things I gave up. When I signed up for the unit I got the max protection but I think it is just fire/flood and not theft.
My landlord is now in her 80s and I would rather not stress her out. Is there a good way to approach that and find out if there is any coverage?
They took some other things, I would estimate the theft to be 30K.

I'm not from the USA (I'm from across the pond, which is why I'm asking as it's a long journey) and I'd really like to see the Queen Mary. It has been on my list for a while after seeing it on "Around the World in 80 days" by Michael Palin.

I went on the website and it offers guided tours but also ship admissions. Does this mean you can just walk around on the ship alone? How much of the ship is open? I've read it can vary but would you be able to walk around on deck?

I'd also really like to see the English Telephone Box on the deck if it's still there, so if anyone has any knowledge if it is still there after 30 years I'd appreciate it.

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https://abc7.com/armed-suspect-fatally-shot-by-police-at-popular-long-beach-park-investigation-underway/14685104/

Looks like it’s closed down. Anybody know what happened?

I can hear all the engines revving and all I can think of is this episode of Archer...😅

UPDATE: We are safe and sound in our motel room for the night and have been since late morning. I made it to work and my dog sleeping soundly after a long night in the car last night ! Just gotta make it through tomorrow and figure out how to pay for my room so I can work and rest safe and sound, last night wasn’t fun! I get paid on Monday and will be ok then .

Everyone’s advice and resources are greatly appreciated and come Monday I will be checking out a few suggestions to find a solution to getting my dog and I into a real home. Your prayers and positive vibes are requested and welcomed. Thank you again for all the great tips!

Additionally, if anyone is willing to help towards the cost of our room tomorrow it would be super helpful. We are in need of one night at the motel we are at already and it’s $110 . I get paid on Monday. Anything at all helps and is appreciated highly .

If you can help it really would mean the world to me and again all your comments and kind words have been really helpful and I’m grateful for all. I have Venmo or if you use another app I have a few just message me . Venmo: @saveanimals369

Hello good evening I hope this finds you joyful and well! I need some advice in regards to my current situation. I’m gonna try to keep this short but it’s a lot. I am 43, single female with a dog who is my world. We are currently houseless due to my home burning down. My dog was abandoned with me at 14 weeks right after the fire when I was living in a motel temp awaiting availability at an apt complex I applied for . She was sick with parvo AND neuro distemper when she was dumped and I spent my life savings saving her life. Never did get into that apt! 6 months later she was healthy and I was broke. It all just happened and I am eternally grateful for my dog and wouldn’t change a thing if it meant not having her in my life. All she had ever known is a motel for a home and it’s kills me. I typically am able to pay for a motel daily as I do work and make just enough to pay the $110 in rent daily, pay my storage and phone and feed my dog. If anything at all comes up additional at all it will cause me to not be able to cover these things. This month my dog needed the vet and since it wasn’t an emergency per say I couldn’t get approved for any help with care costs. I can’t move into an apt with cheaper rent because I can’t afford the move in costs on top of my daily rent, etc . I have exhausted every resource on 211 and more but don’t qualify for most things cause I actually do have an income that’s apparently to high. Currently I am sitting in the back of my exes overstuffed (with all our things) car ( my dogs in the front cause there is more room) and I need to get out of here so badly and i am missing work rn because I have nowhere for my dog or stuff to go while I work . I cannot lose my job it’s all the stability I got . It’s not a good situation and I’m starting to panic . I have like $10 to my name and don’t get paid til Monday . All my bills are past due and I’m starting to think this is it! I have made it this far and I’m gonna sink this time! My heart is broken for my dog who isn’t comfortable and though she has been on all her normal walks and lizard “hunting”today (she only stares doesn’t hurt them ) she is still restless and reactive due to not being inside and settled. My anxiety doesn’t help I’m sure. I don’t know what to do next ? I don’t know where to go and I am not even sure where to park that’s safe or legal? No shelters will take us in this late and my dog is super human and dog reactive and wouldn’t do well with the noise and people at all. I also have seizures and wouldn’t handle the noise well either . I don’t have family near by in the state at all. I am kind of a loaner and don’t have many friends and tend to work, feed stray animals and walk my dog only . Sad to some but I’m happy that way and don’t need friends well except maybe now but ugh . Does anyone have any ideas ? Maybe resources I am missing ? Anything that will get us inside and to work tomorrow so this doesn’t get worse than it already is ? I’m trying and failing and it’s hard on my heart and mind and I’m sorry to bother you with it.

I am in need of a career change and considering going to an accelerated school to study for LVN. For anyone currently going to school for it or have graduated - what are some tips and advice you have for someone like me?

In good old Belmont Heights, we have dozens of frames, sweet lamps, side tables, desk/table for 4, 4 wood chairs with cushions, tall lamp, bike helmet, beer growlers, a bbq, and book cases.

It looks like they are permanently closed per Google search. What happened?! Their food was really good ☹️.

Anybody want 2 free tickets for the Grand Prix today lol I know it’s late but thought I’d ask my friends couldn’t make it

Just left BOFA on Anaheim and cherry 3:00pm , 2 W’ Males in an older white FORD Econoline van asking people if they wanted to buy an home entertainment system. This is all a scam most the time they’re just wood in the boxes and even if you get anything it’s very low poorly put together speakers. They trick by telling you their installers that ordered to much equipment, Also you’ll notice the price on the equipment ranging from 2k-5k but they’re letting it go for as much they can get out of you.

Anyone else hear a bunch of bees everywhere they go in the downtown area? I keep hearing bees but I see no hives.

Homeless cart loaded with some expensive looking bikes on south and cherry.

He’s wearing an iguana-sized Grand Prix shirt 🥹

Does anyone know if there is a bike valet or anywhere to securely store a bike at the Grand Prix today/tonight (Friday)? Maybe I'm bad at searching for info, but I'm not seeing anything on their website, but I have a vague memory of there being one in years past..