Good morning and welcome to Monday Morning Coffee! It’s time to find out what this week will bring — grab your coffee and let’s get to it.

City meetings

  • The City of Long Beach’s Utilities Commission and Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disabilities are canceled this week. 
  • The Cultural Heritage Commission will meet Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. at the Civic Chambers at 411 West Ocean Blvd. There, they will discuss, among other things, the designation of 82 Rivo Alto Canal, 4210 California Ave., and 4401 Myrtle Ave. as historical landmarks. 
  • The Long Beach Mayor’s Fund Subcommittee will meet at 2 p.m. Monday (July 29) to review recommendations to the Mayor’s Fund, including fundraising strategies, utility bill envelopes, review of an application for urban social services and advocacy as well as programs geared towards economic development. 
  • The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (July 30) to review a report by the county’s executive director of the Homeless Initiative, County Counsel, Public Defender, CEO of the L.A. Homeless Services Authority and L.A. County Sheriff on the implementation of homelessness programs. During this review, county officials will consider the impacts of the recent City of Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling. The board meets at 500 West Temple Street, at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in Los Angeles.

Business events and information

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week approved more than $926,000 in sponsorships to local nonprofit groups as they plan out their calendars with upcoming events. 

In its third iteration of the year, the Community Sponsorship Program will provide small-time funding to 268 community nonprofits centered on the environment, education, social justice, the arts and historic preservation. “We’re proud to support an increased number of organizations through our sponsorship program,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “Community groups are what help make Long Beach a thriving place for residents to live and work.”

The Port accepts sponsorship applications three times a year, in January, May and September. For those interested in applying, the next application period for sponsorships will begin Sept. 1 and last through the month; for more information, visit polb.com/sponsorships. A list of this year’s approved sponsorships can be found here.

  • The Long Beach Young Business Professionals will host their summer picnic Wednesday, July 31, at their city’s Chamber of Commerce office at 1 World Trade Center Suite #101. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., guests and members of the group can expect refreshments and networking. Tickets start at $15 for members and $35 for non-members. For more information, visit the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce calendar page or email Kimberly Lie. 
  • Heart of Ida is once again calling on teenagers and young adults, and their laptops, to come to the Long Beach Center on Wednesday (July 31) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to offer free tech assistance for seniors. The goal is to help older adults gain confidence around their digital devices in a way that is real and human. No sign-up is required; volunteers simply need to show up at 1150 East Fourth St. on Wednesdays between the mentioned time slot. Those interested can learn more at tnpsocal.org/event/teen-tech-help-for-seniors. 
  • The Children’s Institute is set to have its official launch event on Thursday, Aug. 1. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free food and transportation will be provided. The nonprofit handles rehabilitation and counseling services for youth aged 14 to 27 who are currently or formerly in foster care or probation. Attendees can discover local resources, connect with peers, and enjoy refreshments and games. The launch will be at 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-100. For more information, visit childrensinstitute.org/events.

ICYMI — California and national news

  • After posting low viewership during the Tokyo Olympics, NBC is hedging its bet on a new strategy ahead of the Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg (NYT)
  • The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that ‘gig workers,’ such as those employed under Uber, Lyft and Doordash, will remain contractors instead of employees. (CalMatters)
  • There’s a new streaming deal sure to spin heads and slash subscriber costs: Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle. The collaboration, announced in May, is now available. (NPR)