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Dine-in services permitted in Orange County; LA County does not meet up relaxation approval standards
The reopening of Phase 2 businesses also includes dine-in services in restaurants and reopening of shopping centres as Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Orange County's request, amid the pandemic. Allowed business activities include:
- Retail
- Manufacture
- Restaurants (in-person dining)
- Outdoor museums
- Offices
- Limited personal services (tanning salons, car washes, gardening service, pet groomers)
Lisa Bartlett, the County Supervisor, was pleased that the Orange County was able to meet the state requirements the request was granted before Memorial Day weekend. After the announcement of the governor's decision, the county's health officer issued a new order which requires everyone to wear masks and mandates quarantine for those who have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
OC Health Care Agency authorities reported 216 new cases and 12 additions deaths which raised the county's total affected cases to 5,157 and 130 deaths; 42 deaths were reported in 4 days alone.
On the other hand, Los Angeles County accounts for half of the state's COVID-19 cases and has not met the requirements to reopen businesses. The County officials do not expect to follow the relaxed state standards until 4th July. Recently the death and hospitalization trends have improved, but the Whitehouse coronavirus response coordinator told that the spread of COVID-19 is a concern in LA.
Dr. Deborah Birx approached the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help investigate the source of new cases to help forestall outbreaks in future.
Los Angeles is among the few California's 58 counties that either have not adequately contained the infection to revive more activities and business or, on account of a few San Francisco Bay Area counties, have decided to move all the more gradually.
Local bicycle delivery services roll into high gear due to COVID-19 pandemic
As most people are at home and choose delivery options on food and everything else, messenger at Maritime Bicycle Courier is working at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic in Long Beach.
Tagquiped and Bud Abilles are both former competitive cyclists, and they launched a local delivery service in 2014, but slowly corporate delivery services drove away their business.
Even after facing hard competition, their business kept on rolling—Maritime Bicycle Courier partners with nearly 30 restaurants and businesses across the city.
"It's very important to us as a Long Beach-based business that we keep our money in Long Beach," said Ryan Hughes, co-owner of The 4th Horseman.
The 4th Horseman is the exclusive partner for Maritime Bicycle Courier for deliveries. Hughes said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, around 70% of orders placed at The 4th Horseman consist of deliveries.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the local delivery services had increased its workforce by 33%.
I'm grateful," Tagquiped said. "It's a weird blessing that the community basically has brought us back up and shown us support."
If you want to support local businesses in Long Beach, visit the Maritime Bicycle Courier website.
Federal weapons-related warrant suspect wanted
The circumstance started about 4:05 p.m. at the point when police pulled a driver close to the 1800 square of Pacific Avenue. Sgt. Alvino Herrera informed that after at first conversing with the officers, he ran from the officials and blockaded himself in a room, the authorities accept the leased at a close-by inn.
Police set up an edge around the motel and attempted to get the man to give up, yet at the end called the LBPD SWAT group, he said.
A representative on Friday morning said police couldn't discover the man in the inn and police started to clear the scene at about 8:30 p.m.
She said the man was needed on a federal weapons-related warrant.
Long Beach Dub Allstars make a comeback after 19 years
After 19 years of their last release, Long Beach Dub Allstars will realise a self-titled album on May 29. The reggae-rockers fans will get to hear a 10-track record described by the band members as an improved version of the party-loving band formed in 1997 out of the destruction of Sublime after the demise of the band's powerful frontman Bradley Nowell.
The band immediately resumed off as they got from the last known stopping point, playing a blend of rock-reggae tunes with a punk mentality and brazen pride and love for their city that scratched them into the melodic texture of Long Beach.
After recording two collections, "Directly Back," in 1999 and "Marvels of the World," in 2001, the band separated in 2002 however rejoined in 2012 (short Wilson and Gaugh) and proceeded to rep Long Beach on the live stage while one part even proceeded to turn into a regarded municipal pioneer.
The Southern California News Group talked with lead vocalist Ortiz and Goodman about the new collection, Nowell's proceeded with effect on the band and how a reggae rocker wound up running a city.
Goodman revealed that it took 18 months to complete this record and organic reggae record was the target. Ortiz said that the tone was about positivity. Goodman promised economic development and said that they are potentially going to have a $700 million to a billion-dollar development in the city.
City Council considers an initiative to allow more public space for local business to survive and thrive
Robert Garcia, Long Beach Mayor, updates on the city’s status amidst COVID-19 outbreak.
Weather is warm, and people want normal activities to resume. Although it is not impossible to pace up with everyday activities without the orders of the State of California health, authorities are trying to serve to restart community and economy.
Local businesses serve as the backbone of the state’s economy; they are facing difficulties, and they require support. The necessities of the residents and business owners are considered, but there is an issue of space.
The City Council, along with Councilmembers Suzie Price, Roberto Uranga, Jeannine Pearce and Al Austin, will consider the initiative Garcia had put forward- open streets initiative.
This initiative refers to the provision of more public spaces to carry out outdoor activities, transit access and economic activity; besides maintaining a safe distance. This space provision creates more opportunity for people to be outdoors and help support the local business without overcrowding.
Maintaining physical distance will pose a challenge for various businesses, and with more availability of space, the business can thrive. Although the pickup and delivery system is on, it has brought insufficient revenue in case of many economic activities; some restaurants are not set-up for this operation.
Long beach food program
On Monday , May 18 it was declared, the City of the long beach will provide a free meal to the older adults who are at higher risk of COVID-19. The great plates delivered program, in Partnership with food eateries in the area will provide adults whose age is above 65 or those 60-64 up to three-time meals.
This effort will boost the economy of local Restaurants. The program may begin on May 29 extending through June 10 as stated by federal emergency management agency.
But according to press release state of California plans to request an extension into July. The city will release request of proposals to long beach food providers for food preparation and meal packaging.
Local business gives priority to local jobs and Worker retention provide meals that can't be spoiled and meet nutritional value. The request for proposal period will be opened from May 18, Monday to Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 am.
The press stated the city will select various local food providers according to procurement criteria. The first - in - the - nation " great plates delivered: home meals for seniors.partnership with countries, cities and tribes were announced previous month by governor Newsom. The details on how to apply for meal delivery program will be available to residents.
22-year-old Austin Thai shot, found dead in a vehicle near Central Long Beach
A man was seen dead in a vehicle near Central Long Beach, and the Long Beach police are investigating the shooting that left this man dead.
As reported by Lt. James Richardson, around 12:30 a.m., authorities were called to the region of the Seventeenth Street and Gaviota Avenue, and they found a man sitting inside a vehicle with numerous discharge wounds to his chest area. Officials attempted to save the man, yet when paramedics arrived, they declared he was dead.
A 22-year-old Austin Thai from Gardena was later recognized as the victim.
Richardson informed that the suspect was most recently seen running from the area and investigators don't yet know the intention in the shooting.
Police request that anybody with data on this occurrence should call manslaughter criminologists Gamboa or Hubbard at 562-570-7244. Also, anonymous tips can be put together by calling 800-222-8477 or by visiting www.crimestoppers.org.
New Orleans' progress in the tourism industry amid COVID-19
New Orleans, where most of the people are associated with the tourism industry, faces the trouble of unemployment as it is about to enter phase one of its reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown. The virus has completely ceased the economy, which used to be about $200 million per week, as stated by Mark Romig. As the chief of marketing officer at New Orleans and Company, he points out the world is in a broken state and airlines and cruises being idle, it is impossible to sell New Orleans to the world at the moment.
New Orleans had been heavily dependent on tourism and gossip hospitality post-oil bust in 1980. Romig says it is a negative impact on the individuals and their families as roughly 98,000 local jobs are tied with this industry, and there is a 25% decrease in employment rate in the city and about 14% nationally.
A record-setting 19.75 million people visited, spending $10.5 billion on tourism and entertainment in the past year, the current situation is a major setback for the once-thriving industry.
Mr Vimal Patel, who owns four hotels in Laplace, says there is not enough resource to cover the mortgage of all the properties as the turnover is mostly dependent on tourism.
Romig believes though it is a positive step to reopen the city, with the increasing unemployment, the local tourism might take 3-4 years to recover, and the consequences might last for a long time.
Air Force jets to fly over Long Beach noon
The Air Force Thunderbirds placed on quite {an} show weekday with an aerial salute to those on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus.
Six F-16C/D Fighting Falcons flew in formation across elements of la, San Diego, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties throughout the day to honour initial responders, tending employees, members of the military.
Across the region, hospital employees in scrubs went outside to visualise the salute to their service on the front lines of coronavirus. And that they weren't the only ones. From Chula view, the San Fernando vale, individuals took a possibility from stay-at-home rules to venture.
The formation is scheduled to be in southwestern Orange County around 1:35 p.m. before heading north on a path close to Santa Ana, Anaheim, Buena Park and areas east of downtown LA. Pilots can fly south of downtown LA to the coast and so south over South Bay communities.
The flight path continues south over Huntington Beach before a loop over the Riverside space around 2:10 p.m.At 3:05 p.m., a formation of jets are over the Oxnard space and flying a northeast through Simi vale and Santa Clarita.
Recreational activities amidst coronavirus
According to a news release, the beaches that have been closed since march are now open for the residents for their amusement, signifying a step towards more opportunities to enjoy more open spaces. According to the statement issued by Mayor Robert Garcia, she urges people to practise proper physical social distancing so that everything could be carried out safely. Activities like swimming, Kayakey, walking, running are permitted with proper safety. Along with the beaches, the dog’s park is also opened with all specific guidelines, keeping in mind the following safety precautions:
Maintaining social distancing with each other at all times, also crowded areas must be avoided at all cost.
Proper face masking is advised to be done.
Move only if needed. In case of any sickness, the patient is advised to stay home.
Use of Sanitizers and washing hands after and before visiting must be carried out.
Besides providing such opportunities, there are also certain restrictions imposed on sunbathing, canopies etc. The Airport’s director, Cynthia Guidry, added that “We look forward to seeing more passengers but are grateful that the public is taking health orders seriously and avoiding non-essential travel”. Also, covering your face with face masks are advised at the airport keeping in mind all the precautions that have been advised to the passenger.
