South Bay by Jackie Pandemic Survival Guide /Civil Unrest June 4

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South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide Pandemic Survival Guide Civil Unrest Survival Guide

June 4, 2020
There’s no sugar coating any of this – things have gone from bad to worse to untenable. More than forty million Americans have filed for unemployment during this unprecedented pandemic crisis, over 100,000 thousand Americans have died from the virus, and now we have a firestorm of protests and riots raging across the country. I can’t wrap my head around the scope of damage, destruction and death, so I’m going to focus on the good happening in our South Bay.
First, our local authorities have been extraordinarily proactive. Our city managers and first responders already had plans in place to deal with any civil unrest – they implemented them rapidly, and systematically informed the public of all updates (my phone has been squawking non-stop with all the alerts).
Second, the curfews are working. With businesses closed and residents staying at home, law enforcement is better able to discern those looking to take advantage of the situation or cause trouble. (I was pretty damn impressed at the way the City of Torrance blocked all access to Del Amo Fashion Center and other targeted structures.) The emergency curfews put in place were highly effective in several South Bay cities, giving law enforcement the authority to make numerous proactive stops, leading to several arrests.
Third, while social media has enabled rioters to coordinate their plan of attack, it has also facilitated communication among our neighborhoods. During the last week, several South Bay social media pages have been sharing information on planned and impromptu protests, suspicious activity and the latest alerts and updates. On the other hand, there are a lot of false reports and rumors being generated. Community members are encouraged to forward social media chatter to local law enforcement, not to each other, or repost on their platforms.
Fourth, we’ve had several well-planned, peaceful protests throughout the South Bay this week and more are scheduled. When protest organizers work with local law enforcement, civil unrest can be prevented. Our communities have proven it can be done without it getting ugly. Remember, if you see something, say something.
One other note…. we’re scheduling officials from every South Bay city to be our guests on The South Bay Show podcast to bring each community up to date on the latest news. We’ll be featuring a different city every Thursday. Today, it’s all about El Segundo, so tune in at 8 a.m.!————————————————————————————————————————The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the monthly Lunch & Learn on Friday, June 5 at 11:30 via Zoom. Representatives from Harmony 3 Productions will discuss creating content for social media. Grab lunch at your favorite Gundo To Go restaurant prior to joining the Zoom meeting. For a list of restaurants, visit http://www.gundotogo.com. To register for this free webinar, email the El Segundo Chamber at director@elsegundochamber.org with the subject line ‘Register for June 5 Webinar’. The link for the Zoom webinar will be emailed directly to you.

The Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc.’s (OTS) Roundhouse Aquarium will be holding a celebration for World Oceans Day to be presented virtually on the aquarium’s Facebook page on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Roundhouse will be posting educational, interactive, and fun posts every hour, on the hour in honor of World Oceans Day. During this all day, virtual event, viewers will learn about some of the animals in the aquarium and how we’re all connected to the ocean, and watch amazing footage from the Manhattan Beach pier. Additionally, there will be some ocean themed crafts and activities to do at home, exploring and teaching ocean science to people of all ages. “The ocean plays a major role in everyone’s lives and what humans do greatly impacts it. That is the lesson that World Oceans Day aims to teach and to celebrate and honor what connects us all: the ocean,” said Grace Adams, executive director of the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc. The United Nations officially recognized World Oceans Day in 2008. Now celebrated annually throughout the world, it has been transformed into an international day of celebration that supports worldwide sustainability goals and initiatives to manage and protect the ocean and its resources. To view the event, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RoundhouseAquarium/. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.roundhouseaquarium.org.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business Liability Concerns During Covid-19: A Virtual Panel Discussion on Tuesday, June 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. via Zoom. The event features panelists:• Mistee Ruiz, Facio – Your People Solution• Karl Schmidt, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, APC• Mark Applegate, Mark E. Applegate Insurance Agency, Inc.• Mark Wilbur, Employer’s Group & Everything HR Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckf-mhqz4oGNaoGKPrW-WZL0KWj9ym1ykm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Beach Cities Health District will host a Virtual Blue Zones Social Hour on Tuesday, June 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. Enjoy good company and practice some of Blue Zones Project’s Power 9 Principles of Longevity, including Down Shift and Right Tribe. This event will feature Shirrell Edey from Chefs for Seniors and L.O.V.E. Premier Catering & Event Planning. The monthly Social Hour takes place the second Tuesday of each month. This event is FREE to attend! Once registered, you’ll receive the event link. For additional information and registration, visit the BCHD website at http://bchd.org/socialhour. If you have questions leading up to this event, contact bluezonesproject@bchd.org.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/virtual-associate-artists-show-awards-reception/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/board-meeting-focus-healthy-living-campus/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/style-spot-happier-hour/

Same day COVID-19 Tests are available for all LA County residents (you don’t have to have symptoms). For details, visit https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/.
Exer Urgent Care is offering an FDA-authorized COVID-19 Antibody Test. They are doing everything possible to meet the needs of the community and now offer an FDA-authorized COVID-19 Antibody Test with results in 24-48 hours at all 16 Exer locations. Get screened today at one of the clinics or online at VirtualCare by Exer at https://exerurgentcare.com/virtualcare.
CITY LINKS: The following are South Bay city websites offering information and updates on operations and procedures regarding COVID-19. New updates are being issued by individual cities regarding extensions and re-opening plans.• El Segundo: https://www.elsegundo.org/our-city/emergency-management/coronavirus-updates-for-the-el-segundo• Gardena: https://www.cityofgardena.org/coronavirus-covid-19/• Hawthorne: http://www.cityofhawthorne.org/coronavirus• Hermosa Beach: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-community/quick-links/coronavirus-updates-from-the-cdc• Lawndale: http://www.lawndalecity.org/HTML/Coronavirus.html• Lomita: https://lomitacoronavirus.info/• Manhattan Beach: https://www.citymb.info/services/learn-about/coronavirus• Palos Verdes Estates: https://www.pvestates.org/community/information-on-coronavirus• Rancho Palos Verdes: https://www.rpvca.gov/1277/Information-on-Coronavirus-COVID-19• Redondo Beach: https://www.redondo.org/depts/city_manager/coronavirus_update.asp• Rolling Hills Estates: https://www.ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us/community/advanced-components/news-list• Torrance: https://www.cityoftorranceca.com/
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, we’re pleased to host the highest-ranking officials from the City of El Segundo. Our guests are Mayor Drew Boyles; El Segundo Police Chief Bill Whalen; El Segundo Fire Chief Chris Donovan; and Emergency Management Coordinator Dr. Randal Collins. There’s been a lot going on the last three months, which every city in the country has had to contend with. But this morning, it’s all about El Segundo, and our guests will bring us up to date on how they’re handling the pandemic crisis and the recent civil unrest. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/city-el-segundo-officials-updates-coronavirus-pandemic-recent-civil-unrest/.
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, our guest will be Eric Nelson, CEO and Principal Broker for Vortex Mortgage. This morning, we’ll delve into the world of mortgages and discuss topics such as principal first payments, 30-year equity access, interest rate versus interest cost and Eric will tell us about “The Best Mortgage Program in America No One Knows About”. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/eric-nelson-ceo-vortex-mortgage/.
Stay well, be safe and take care. #SouthBayStrong
Jackie
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