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Hey there, Long Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Graceland legend is mentoring young Long Beach musicians
  • What Long Beach beachgoers loved—and what's changing now that season's over
  • How two longtime leaders reshaped Long Beach's Temple Emanu-El community

Also on today's calendar: LB Kiwanis: 2026 Playing in the Pubs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bakithi Kumalo brings Graceland legacy to Long Beach (liherald.com) — A recent Long Beach Arts Council benefit at Bright Eye Beer Co. brought legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo together with local youth musicians, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's "Graceland." Kumalo, who vacations in Long Beach, is now collaborating with local leaders to create more mentoring and performance opportunities for young Long Beach musicians, with talk of another show in January.
   

• Long Beach beachgoers celebrate final days of summer (liherald.com) — Long Beach's beach season has officially wrapped up, with crowds savoring Labor Day weekend at Ocean Beach Park and upgraded, more accessible entrances. Residents and visitors praised the long, sunny season and new "Tickets to Paradise" artwork, but with lifeguards now off duty, swimming is prohibited until next summer, so locals should stay out of the water despite lingering warm days.
   

• Temple Emanu-El leaders celebrate anniversary milestones (liherald.com) — Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach is celebrating major milestones for Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft and Cantor Lisa Klinger-Kantor, who have spent years strengthening the congregation after mergers and Hurricane Sandy. Their leadership has expanded classes, services, and a nursery school, while emphasizing inclusivity and community-building for Long Beach and nearby residents seeking both spiritual connection and a welcoming community center.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Oceanside

  • Children return to school amid largest surge in measles in decades (healio.com)
  • Oceanside School District welcomes staff for 'Magic in Every Moment' (liherald.com)
  • Oceanside resident Jessica Davis selected as Fulbright Scholar to teach in Spain (liherald.com)

Woodmere

  • Inwood brothers recall 9/11 rescue efforts at World Trade Center (liherald.com)

Rockville Centre

  • Rockville Centre remembers beloved resident Karen Morgan (liherald.com)
  • Rockville Centre's Thomas Von Essen remembers 9/11 (liherald.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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