South Bay by Jackie Pandemic Survival Guide - Week 8

This week, the Mayors of the South Bay cities created a multi-phase Roadmap to Re-Open Beaches. THIS IS GOOD! The first step is putting together a plan and submitting it for approval to the LA Department of Public Health and the Board of Supervisors. This is how beaches in other areas successfully re-opened. It’s a process we have to go through and it will take some time (possibly by May 15), but hey, it’s a start! In addition, Governor Newsom is talking about certain businesses being allowed to re-open as soon as tomorrow, and the White House is planning to repurpose the coronavirus task force to focus on getting the country back to business. This isn’t over yet, not by a long shot, but maybe, just maybe, we’re getting on the right side of that curve. It’s nice to have some good news for a change! On another note, the South Bay has been experiencing a massive red tide and the bioluminescence has been off the charts. We rode our bikes to the beach several nights to check it out and it’s extraordinary. I’ve never before seen this phenomenon and it’s just SO FREAKING COOL! The beaches, bike paths, Strand, Esplanade, beach adjacent parking lots and parks are closed, but every night it’s been as crowded as the 4th of July with bumper to bumper traffic and crowds everywhere. Yes, we are still under ‘Stay at Home’ orders, but when Mother Nature puts on such a spectacular show, people WILL come!

Madrona Marsh is scheduled to re-open today, Thursday, May 7 with restrictions. For all the details, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/madrona-marsh-re-open/.
Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Here are a few shopping options that will support our local businesses….
No doubt this year’s Mother’s Day celebration will be different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spoil Mom on her special day! Downtown Manhattan Beach Shops offer so many options, and don’t forget that a gift certificate is always a perfect fit, and something to look forward to in a few weeks! Many of the boutiques are offering specials of at least 20% off, so be sure to visit the DTMB website at https://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/shopping/women to search for Mom’s favorites!
The Riviera Village Mother’s Day Virtual Pop-Up Shop is open for business! Find ideal gift selections as well as limited time sales. Online, see image captions for details from each business, where you will be redirected to their websites. It’s the perfect way to show Mom and Riviera Village businesses some love! Shop ‘til you drop at http://rivieravillage.net/mothers-day/.
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce will host a Mother’s Day Virtual Sidewalk Sale through Sunday, May 10. Shops and service providers are really looking forward to seeing you soon, but in the meantime, pick up something nice for Mom’s special day! Think jewelry, flowers, sweets, clothing, personal grooming services. If you can’t decide, a gift certificate for future use will be most appreciated. For a list of participating businesses, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/elsegundochamber/.
Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Families Connected and the Thelma McMillen Center will host Online Families Connected Parent Chat every Monday in May from 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. via Zoom. All South Bay parents are welcome to attend this free, virtual, parent support group. The session will be led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and provides an opportunity to discuss shared parenting challenges. No registration is required. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org.

Join Beach Cities Health District for its new Mental Health & Happiness Series every Tuesday in May from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. All workshops take place on Tuesdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. with a discussion after from 1:30 – 2 p.m. Attend one or all of the workshops.
May 12: Boost Empathy
Support connection and shift perspective
May 19: Cultivate Bravery
Embrace opportunities and manage change
May 26: Reaffirm Purpose
Navigate transitions and focus on meaning
For additional information and registration, visit http://www.bchd.org/series.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bchd-talk-workshops/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walk-life-south-bay/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/not-art-fair/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/women-in-tech/
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
• The Village Runner is now selling most of their merchandise online at https://villagerunner.com/.
I want to give a shout out to local news hound Charlene Nishimura. She’s been compiling a daily COVID-19 News Brief and gave me permission to post them to my website. These are concise, unbiased, news highlights and a convenient way to catch up on local, regional, national and international COVID-19 news and updates each day. They’re posted every afternoon to the Daily Blog page.
REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT: California has ultimate authority to determine the measures taken by all state and local government officials in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The County of Los Angeles must comply with the state orders, but they can implement stricter policies based on regional concerns. Cities must also adhere to state and county measures, but can also implement stricter policies based on specific community needs. We hear your concerns. Please understand that we too are members of your communities. We see and hear the impacts this is having on individuals, families, and businesses. Please stay vigilant and adhere to the County’s Safer at Home Order so that we can move into the next phase of recovery.
CALIFORNIA’S FOUR STAGE PLAN TO RECOVERY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Early this week, Governor Newsom outlined the four stages to recovery. While the dates are fluid and based on many indicators, we are likely weeks away from phase 2. There are no dates attached to each phase, but this is the criteria the state will use to transition to each stage of recovery. For details on the Governor’s plan, visit https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Update-on-California-Pandemic-Roadmap.pdf.
The South Bay Chambers of Commerce are asking the business community to take part in a COVID-19 Business Recovery Survey. Please take time to answer these questions so they can look at and collectively address the most pressing needs of our South Bay businesses and organizations. A significant number of businesses across sectors and industries have been impacted by COVID-19 and banding together to weather the storm and identify collective solutions can have a more meaningful effect. Recovery will not happen all at once or by a specific date, it will come in phases. This is an opportunity to start planning recovery and coming up with ideas, solutions and best practices that will help our community of businesses and organizations to be ready when the State and County directives to reopen are rolled out. To take the survey, click here.

Same day COVID-19 Tests are now available for COVID-19 LA County residents (you don’t have to have symptoms). For details, visit https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs.
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. To get screened at one of the clinics or online at VirtualCare by Exer, visit https://exerurgentcare.com/antibody-testing-covid-19/
UPDATED 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/
The South Bay Show podcast will continue to keep the phones lines open for community members to share information and we encourage everyone to tune in for the latest local news. This week, we’re encouraging local businesses to call in and tell us about their Mother’s Day specials. If you have information you’d like to share, call in to the show at 714-242-5288 every Thursday morning between 8 and 9 a.m. and we’ll get you on the air! Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-news-covid-19-updates-week-8/.
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, our guests will be Rebecca Warfield and Prajit Gopal from Looped, and we’ll learn how Looped recently stepped up to help artists capture revenue from their performances, since the COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out their touring revenues, by becoming the ONLY platform that allows for a live stream event to be ticketed with a General Admission or VIP option, allowing for virtual meet and greets to happen within the same platform. Most importantly, LOOPED is just the virtual venue. Event entry can be sold, raffled, contested, or given away via any method or website you prefer. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rebecca-warfield-prajit-gopal-looped/.
Happy housebound Mother’s Day to all! Stay well, be safe and take care.
#SouthBayStrong
Jackie
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