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Stay-at-home order takes effect in Long Beach
COVID-19 City Update: 12.04
City of Long Beach Releases Statement Regarding Statewide Stay at Home Order
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Stay-at-home order takes effect in Long Beach. On

Stay-at-home order takes effect in Long Beach.

On December 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new Regional Stay at Home Order that would go into effect 24 hours after a region’s ICU capacity falls below 15%. This morning, Saturday, December 5, the State announced that the Southern California Region, of which Long Beach is a part, is now at 13.1%, surpassing the threshold.

Recently, Long Beach has seen alarming spikes in COVID-19 cases and local and area hospitalizations. As of yesterday, our average daily cases had increased by 318% compared with November 1 and area hospitalizations have increased by 400%. City data, Health Orders and testing information continue to be available on ourCOVID-19 website, which includes a robust data dashboard.

The City will be updating their local Health Order by tonight to align with the new requirements of the State Stay at Home Order and is expected to take effect this Sunday at midnight.

As noted in a City statement earlier this week, the new Order will impact several sectors with temporary closures or capacity limits in order to limit the spread of the virus on a regional basis. The City is quickly working with our State partners to clearly identify impacted sectors and their corresponding requirements. These will be defined in the new local Order.

The City recognizes the importance of addressing this current COVID-19 surge and making sure our ICU capacity is maintained in order to save lives. At the same time, we also understand that this is difficult for many, and is having a staggering impact on small businesses. We urge Long Beach-based businesses to seek assistance by calling the City’s business support line, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, at 562-570-4BIZ.

Staying home and avoiding contact with people outside your household remains the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus. Wear your face covering over your mouth and nose when you must step outside and be around others. Practice physical distancing and wash your hands frequently. Especially avoid being around others when you are sick or don’t feel well. #longbeach

COVID-19 City Update 12.04 : By the Numbers, Trac

COVID-19 City Update 12.04 : By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 17,550 people have tested positive for corona with 15,027 recovered and 140 people currently hospitalized. There have been 282 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but three underlying health conditions. There have been 148 new cases since yesterday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

City of Long Beach Releases Statement Regarding St

City of Long Beach Releases Statement Regarding Statewide Stay at Home Order. As the unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases continues to threaten hospitalization capacity, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is being divided into five regions for monitoring Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospital capacity moving forward. When a region’s ICU capacity falls below 15%, the State’s Regional Stay at Home Order will be implemented for a period of at least three weeks. The State’s Regional Stay at Home Order would go into effect 24 hours after reaching the metric, at which point the City of Long Beach would issue a revised Health Order with specifics on implementation. The Southern California region, which includes Long Beach and Pasadena as well as all of Los Angeles County and Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, is expected to reach this threshold within the next couple days; possibly, as early as tomorrow. Once the threshold has been reached the following sectors will need to close throughout the region:

Indoor and outdoor dining
Personal care services
Hair salons and barbershops
Museums, zoos and aquariums
Playgrounds
Bars, breweries, wineries and distilleries
Family entertainment centers
The following sectors may remain open when remote option is not possible with appropriate infectious disease preventative measures including 100% masking and physical distancing:

Critical infrastructure
Schools that have previously received a waiver
Non-urgent medical and dental care
Child care
Retail businesses will be allowed to operate at 20% capacity and restaurants will remain open for take-out and delivery only. All non-essential travel will be temporarily restricted statewide. Hotels and lodging will be allowed to remain open for support of critical infrastructure only.

The City of Long Beach continues to closely monitor local data. The unprecedented rise in COVID-19 transmission rates locally, regionally and across the state is alarming. In Long Beach, since November 1, the number of new cases has increased by more than 320%. More on our website.

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#Repost @lbhealthdept ・・・ ⚠️PUBLIC HEAL

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⚠️PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE: Long Beach City Health Officer Anissa Davis warns Long Beach residents about potential unhealthy air quality due to the #BondFire in Orange County, which is producing heavy smoke.

All individuals are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.

➡️Keep windows and doors closed.
➡️Stay indoors, especially for individuals with respiratory or heart disease, pregnant women, older adults & children.
➡️Keep windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter.
➡️Run your air conditioner if you have one.
➡️Change the standard air-conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If you have a wall-unit or window-unit air conditioner, set it to “recirculate.”
➡️Avoid the use of a swamp cooler or whole-house fan to prevent bringing additional smoke inside, if possible.
➡️Avoid indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces, to avoid worsening the health effects of wildfire smoke.

Driver arrested in DUI hit-and-run crash in Long B

Driver arrested in DUI hit-and-run crash in Long Beach.

On Wednesday, at 7:15 p.m, officers responded to an injury hit and run collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue. When officers arrived, they located an adult male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle and later succumbed to his injuries.

Once on scene, officers performed life saving measures until the Long Beach Fire Department responded. Despite their efforts, the male pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The pedestrian was identified as Jackson Allender, a 32-year-old resident of Long Beach. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Mercury sedan, driven by a 30-year-old resident of Long Beach, was traveling eastbound Pacific Coast Highway when it struck a parked vehicle before striking the pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk.

The Mercury fled the scene of the collision and the driver was arrested by patrol officers shortly after the collision. The driver was identified as Joshua Lemusu of Long Beach. He was booked for driving under the influence, gross vehicular manslaughter, and failure to stop at a scene of a traffic accident causing bodily injuries. Lemusu is being held on $100,000.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact Detective Shawn Loughlin or Detective Kelsey Myers of the Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail at (562)570-7355. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

The City of Long Beach continues to see an alarmin

The City of Long Beach continues to see an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. This unfortunate trend could threaten hospital capacity and ultimately cost lives. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covi̇d19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

Update 11/27/2020 at 11:10am: On November 27, 2020

Update 11/27/2020 at 11:10am:
On November 27, 2020, officers confirmed critical missing person, George Clevland Crout Jr., returned home safely and has been reunited with his family.

LBPD need your help locating George Clevland Crout Jr.

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 77-year-old critical missing person, George Clevland Crout Jr., who was last seen on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m.

George was last seen leaving the area near Lakewood Boulevard and Willow Street in Long Beach, driving his 2013 Toyota Camry. His destination is unknown, and he currently resides in Long Beach. George suffers from a medical condition(s) and may become easily disoriented.

The critical missing person is described as follows:

Age: 77-years-old
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Height: 6’02”
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair: Black hair, mustache
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Black baseball cap, “Disabled Vietnam Veteran” in gold writing, blue long sleeve crew neck shirt, blue jeans, burgundy Nike shoes
Vehicle- 2013 Toyota Camry, dark grey, CA LIC #DP986KG
Jewelry: None
Scars/Marks: None
Visible Dental Work: None
Medical Alerts: Suffers from medical condition(s) and may become easily disoriented

Anyone with information regarding this missing person is urged to call the LBPD Missing Persons Detail at (562) 570-7246 or Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.

COVID-19 City Update - 11.23 By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 11.23 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 15,226 people have tested positive for corona with 13,705 recovered and 51 people currently hospitalized. There have been 270 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but three with underlying health conditions. There have been 102 new cases since yesterday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

#BreakingNews The City of Long Beach health order

#BreakingNews The City of Long Beach health order prohibits in-person dinning at restaurants, breweries, wineries and bars beginning Wednesday, November 25 for the next 3 weeks.

#COVID19LongBeach HEALTH ORDER UPDATE: Official statement by @lbhealthdept Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis related to the recent surge in #COVID19 cases.

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The City of Long Beach (@longbeachcity ) reminds r

The City of Long Beach (@longbeachcity ) reminds residents to celebrate safely over Thanksgiving weekend and to follow the Safer at Home Health Order. Click the link in our bio for more details. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #thanksgiving #saferathome

@southwestair Announces New Hawaii Service from @l

@southwestair Announces New Hawaii Service from @lgbairport

Long Beach, CA – Southwest Airlines announced today that it will launch daily nonstop service from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Honolulu beginning in March 2021. The new flight is Southwest’s only direct connection between Hawaii and the Greater Los Angeles area. Flights go on sale today at southwest.com. “Southwest Airlines continues to be an important partner at Long Beach Airport,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Our airport is a key economic engine for our city and this is positive news for our financial recovery. We expect even more good news soon.”

The air carrier is expected to announce additional new destinations in the coming weeks, as part of a recent increase from 17 to 34 daily slots at LGB. Southwest is currently only operating approximately 16 daily flights but more flights will come online as demand for air travel returns.

“We are thrilled to be selected as the first airport in the Los Angeles metropolitan area to offer direct Southwest flights to Hawaii,” said Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry. “We believe there is no better way to start your Hawaiian vacation than with our open air concourse and resort-like atmosphere.”

Today’s news from Southwest Airlines was part of a nationwide schedule announcement as the airline seeks to adapt to fluctuating demand as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Leisure travel appears to be recovering more quickly than business travel.

#Breakingnews Long Beach Fire Department battling

#Breakingnews Long Beach Fire Department battling a brushfire near Long Beach Blvd. and the 91 freeway. #longbeach

City Launches BizCare Program to Support Small Bus

City Launches BizCare Program to Support Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic. Long Beach, CA – Today, via livestream, the City unveiled a new program, Long Beach BizCare, that will support small businesses from across the city which have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The City is committed to supporting our small businesses and groups that have been impacted most by the pandemic,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “BizCare takes City Hall resources out into our most impacted communities to provide much-needed assistance during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.”

BizCare mobile pop-ups are available to all Long Beach small businesses and are focused on businesses in communities that have been most impacted by the pandemic. The pop-ups provide business owners or their representatives with free one-on-one, in-person support to complete grant applications and learn about other business and community resources, such as loans and free technical assistance. Multilingual translation services are available on-site at each of the pop-ups. The BizCare pop-ups are currently taking place through Dec. 30, as follows:

Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Admiral Kidd Park (2125 Santa Fe Ave.)
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Admiral Kidd Park; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.)
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library; Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.)
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Pop-ups at this location will begin on Dec. 2
BizCare pop-ups are equipped with PPE, laptops, wireless internet devices, printers and scanners to assist business owners with applying for COVID-19 grants. The pop-ups are held outdoors and safety protocols are in place.

The City will also be partnering with community-based organizations to help with additional business outreach and education for businesses impacted by the pandemic. To learn more about Long Beach BizCare and for more information about business assistance and resources, go to the Business Support webpage or contact the City’s Business Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ (4249).

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COVID-19 City Update - 11.16 By the Numbers, Track

COVID-19 City Update - 11.16 By the Numbers, Tracking the Curve and Today’s Highlights. A total of 14,330 people have tested positive for corona with 13,187 recovered and 40 people currently hospitalized. There have been 266 fatalities, all over the age of 20 and all but one with underlying health conditions. There have been 318 new cases since Thursday. Please click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #coronavirus #cityupdate

LBPD chasing a suspect at high speeds near PCH and

LBPD chasing a suspect at high speeds near PCH and MLK at 3:20pm today.

The City of Long Beach (@longbeachcity ) is offeri

The City of Long Beach (@longbeachcity ) is offering free combination flu and COVID-19 tests at City-run testing locations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep the community safe during flu season. Click the link in our bio for more. #longbeachlocalnews #lbln #longbeach #covid19 #flu

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