DLBA, F&M bank to offer $1,000 micro-grants to struggling businesses
The bank and DLBA will offer 30 micro grants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Long Beach to continue meal service at fewer schools; Chromebooks still available Monday
The LBUSD gave out more than 39,000 meals in the first week of closure and more than 84,000 meals this week.
Quarantine Chronicles Day 12: An appreciation for isolation
With your incessant hand-washing, you’re cleaner. Your pets are stoked that you’re around all the time. You’re not squandering your money on useless junk, at least not at the frenzied pace you once did.
Opinion: In this COVID-19 battle, do what you can; we’re all in this together
We are facing difficult challenges, but I have faith that we will overcome them if we all do our part to help. Everyone needs to do their part for the safety and security of our city and collective future.
California halts evictions for 2 months amid outbreak
Long Beach passed a similar measure on Tuesday, banning evictions from March 4 to May 31 and allowing renters to delay paying rent for those months until November.
LIVE BLOG: The latest updates on the coronavirus
The Post staff will be updating this blog with the latest information and news on the coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
VIDEO/PICTURES: Massive hospital ship, the USNS Mercy, arrives at the Port of LA
Mercy cruised into the port with more than 800 Navy medical personnel and support staff, and 70-plus civil service mariners who operate and navigate the ship, load and off-load mission cargo, assist with repairs to mission equipment and provide essential services to keep the medical facility running.
Long Beach police officer and three more firefighters test positive for COVID-19; city confirms 70 total cases
Officials said the officer works in the West Patrol Division and was tested after exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
Up close and personal: Grooming businesses struggle in times of social distancing
In an industry dominated by small businesses and independent contractors, thousands of workers and small business owners in Los Angeles County are suddenly out of work, many left with no income at all.
Deja vu: LA County sheriff closes gun shops again
For the second time this week, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has ordered gun shops to close, a move that challenges the county legal counsel’s finding that the stores are essential businesses that should remain open during the coronavirus crisis.