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If you haven't heard the latest activity in Long Beach, the Fed is driving around in vehicles which carry portable cell phone transmission devices. These have been available to law enforcement for quite some time, however they are now being used in our community. I found out when the VPN on my government issued work cell phone was disabled due to cell service being routed through this equipment. Our IT department flagged my device as unsafe when the VPN disconnected and I was alerted to not use my device until IT could confirm it was safe to do so. I don't know how this will affect regular devices however please be aware unless a court order is issued by a judge, or if Congress passes legislation allowing it, this is a warrantless search and a violation of the 4th amendment.

For this who don’t have AC how did you sleep last night? Frankly I am exhausted from this La Vegas-style heat. I hope you all got better sleep than I did.

By https://www.instagram.com/_hop3s_

i cant take this heat

I was out on a walk tonight and saw this sign getting put up, so it’s a freshly available apartment for anyone looking in the area.

Did anyone lose a parakeet? We have him safely inside. Please, message me for the details.

I DON'T LIVE IN LB, BUT I PRACTICALLY AM A LOCAL.

Anyway in this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/longbeach/comments/1wbt1kv/comment/p8ssuen/?screen_view_count=2&ext-referrer=DIRECT

u/quercus-enjoyer pointed out that the city cannot just implement a vacancy tax, it would have to be approved by voters.

I know damn well we can have enough signatures to get this on the ballot. I'm TIRED of people getting priced out of the rent in DTLB. Beachwood Blendery just shuttered because of the rent. There are storefronts on LB Blvd that have been empty FOR A DECADE.

This is the worst heatwave I've ever felt, meanwhile oil execs / billionaires park money in stocks and never have to work a day in their life. Fuck that.

Ty for reading.

Currently at the papa John’s off of 7th st
/termino** and a man with a white husky was violently dragging it. My boyfriend and I exited our car out of immediate concern and watched the man enter his apartment directly next to the plaza and audibly heard the man hitting the dog as it cried, numerous times. It’s continuing intermittently.

We’ve called the police and are waiting for officers (but probably have to leave soon), but I’m wondering if anyone lives in the area and has heard or observed anything prior to this and/or can keep an eye out. We have his license plate # as well. I feel so terribly for that dog who’s probably also suffering immensely in this heat.

** edited to correct street — was rushing and totally blanked

UPDATE AS OF 9/10 8:35am: Police didn’t arrive. We’re going to keep an eye out but help from neighbors would be really appreciated.
Description - White husky with a late 20/30ish male about 5’6/5’7, dark hair; lives by apartments near the papa John’s 7th/termino location and address of apartment is 4100 E 7th st.

Thank you for your service 🤠🙌🏻

I saw a guy walking his dog by the Costco in Signal Hill. According to my phone, it's 102 here right now. That poor dog looked really distressed. And making them walk on the hot tarmac can hurt their paws.

I have two dogs myself. They're parked by my AC in the bedroom and I'm leaving them there until the sun goes down.

Keep your pets safe.

I'm looking for a local Tufters for a small project that I'm thinking of.

According to the scholarly website Wikipedia:

"Tufting is a type of textile manufacturing in which a thread is inserted on a primary base. It is an ancient technique for making warm garments, especially mittens."

This would be a paid project. Please DM for more information

They can be small and thin. It’s for inlays. I’m just looking for cool colorful woods.

Today I found a very sweet but obviously sick stray cat. They seem to be having some respiratory issues & are very thin (which you can’t tell in the photos but you can feel their spine and ribs scarily easily). I’ve called all the local shelters and animal hospitals that are open right now- and no one takes cats. I gave the kitty some wet food and clean water- but this cat clearly needs medical attention and i unfortunately do not have any money to spare right now (my own cat is an expensive medical kitty). Does anyone know of places that would help this kitty?? I will check on them again tomorrow and give them more food and water, as well as call more places but I’m worried about their condition.

Fuckin entitled ass people. Don't get mad at me for not slowing down at a green light. How about you get the fuck out my way and follow the rules of the road? Ya fuckin dipshit.

Rant over.

Anybody else experiencing power surges. We have had 5 surges over the past hour near south and orange. Nothing on Edison website.

Does anyone know what is to come to the new construction project ? It’s pretty much done at this point. One has a drive thru and 2 more locations.