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🌱 Patch AM: Which Long Beach leaders were honored at LBCC’s Hall of Fame?
Coming up: Palos Verdes Trail 5K on the Long Beach Patch calendar

Morning Long Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Long Beach leaders were honored at LBCC's Hall of Fame?
- Could this CSULB software developer opening be your next Long Beach job?
- Interested in oncology sales covering Long Beach and nearby Orange County cities?
Also on today's calendar: Palos Verdes Trail 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shirley Wild: Long Beach City College hosts 54th Hall of Fame induction ceremony (presstelegram.com) — Long Beach City College recently honored standout alumni, community partners, and student leaders at its 54th Hall of Fame dinner, celebrating service that directly benefits Long Beach residents. From a longtime deputy fire chief to a lifeguard-turned-global trainer and youth swim programs, the evening spotlighted how LBCC's people and partners strengthen safety, education, and opportunity across the city.
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• Software Developer - California State University - Long Beach, CA, US (dice.com) — A new software developer position at Cal State Long Beach offers a one-year, full-time role supporting student administration systems right here in town, with pay starting around $6,500 per month plus strong benefits. If you live in or near Long Beach and have programming experience with tools like OnBase, PeopleSoft, and SQL, this could be a solid local career opportunity with a major campus employer.
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• Senior Oncology Specialist - Sapphire - Orange County, CA Jobs at Amgen in Los Angeles (amgen.com) — Amgen is hiring a Senior Oncology Specialist whose sales territory includes Long Beach along with several other Orange County cities. Local residents with healthcare or biotech sales experience could find a well-paid role here, promoting cancer treatments and supporting medical providers while working largely within this broader Southern California region.
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📸 Around Long Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Crimson: a Darker Standard Goth Night →
Harvelle's Long Beach, 201 East Broadway, Long Beach
9:00 pm - Jelly Dreamscapes →
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach - SoCal Epi Exchange →
RDS Training Room, 3861 Worsham Avenue, Long Beach - Experience the HoloTheater® at the Aquarium of the Pacific →
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach - The Crown of Victoria →
440 Elm Ave, Long Beach
9:00 am - Violinist in the Park with Ramon Cabiling →
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach, 2745 Orange Ave, Long Beach
3:00 pm - Christian Outreach in Action to Host "Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams" on October 10 →
Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos
2:00 pm - A Storyteller's Tea - A Conversation with Paul Williams! →
Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos
2:00 pm - Faces of America at 250 | Long Beach Symphony →
Long Beach Terrace Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
7:30 pm - Fun Run for Inclusion 2026 →
Virtual
9:00 am - Painting in the Park with Lainey Atwood →
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach, 2745 Orange Ave, Long Beach
3:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Tuesday September 29
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Soul Food is More Than Mamma's Cooking —Victoria Lani Read on Patch
- Translated in English: Hello family and friends, does anyone know who wants a kitten she will be about three 4 weeks old
We found her in bushes and Her mother abandoned her and I don't know how to take care of her and i dont know anything about kittens. I'm feeding her… (Nextdoor South Wrigley) - I love fried chicken.
Fried chicken to me does NOT include nuggets, strips, or boneless wings - just real pieces of chicken. Also, I have my own pick for best take-out … (Nextdoor The Plaza-Emerson)
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 745 Long Beach in Long Beach. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(08693) - 1315 Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Matthew Sanchez, Realtor in Pico Rivera, CA, Announces Continued Growth Built on Family Real Estate Experience Dating to 1991 (barchart.com)
- How Pour Moi Skincare Is Building the Climate-Adaptive Beauty Category (beautymatter.com)
- LBUSD Returned Teacher to Cleveland Elementary Classroom During Child-Abuse Investigation (loscerritosnews.net)
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- Top SuperLotto Plus ticket sold at Riverside 7-Eleven (2urbangirls.com)
Ok Long Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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