South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide April 23, 2020

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”
That Charles Dickens quote sure sums up the current state of affairs, doesn’t it? Some people are thriving while others are at their wits end. I’m seeing and hearing things about family, friends and acquaintances I would never have imagined. For instance, people that previously couldn’t hold onto a buck suddenly have some savings, while famously frugal individuals are indulging in online shopping sprees; those incapable of boiling water BC (before corona virus) are becoming familiar with that room called a kitchen; slobs have become neatniks and the organized have gradually descended into disarray; some fitness junkies have turned into couch potatoes, whereas former sloths are experiencing newfound vitality; a handful of high maintenance types are discovering the joy of less grooming, but others are completely freaking out. All this brings to mind another famous quote, “May you live in interesting times.” Seriously, ‘interesting’ doesn’t even begin to describe it.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce presents the State of the State today, Thursday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. The event features State Senators Ben Allen (26th District) and Steven Bradford (35th District) with Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (66th District). To register, visit the website at
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcO6hqDsjHtzPHaR5-LJiXx4USMozVX0J. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Downtown Manhattan Beach Virtual Sidewalk Sale will take place Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over 75 stores slash prices so low, (like 50-75% off!) it is sure to cool you off! It’s time to clean out the closet and make room for all those great deals you’re going to find. Participating stores look forward to sharing the best deals! For details, visit the Facebook event page at
https://www.facebook.com/events/937979576635962/.
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce will host a complimentary webinar on Critical Return to Work Issues on Friday, April 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. As many employers have one month of shelter in place behind them, they are now planning for the future. Please join us for a complimentary webinar focused on key issues facing employers as they prepare for the summer months and beyond. Topics will include:
• Phased return to work, managing employee headcount and recalling furloughed employees
• Recruiting and hiring new employees
• Employer-provided testing for COVID-19, symptoms, and antibodies
• Social distancing, sanitation and safety modifications, including physical, operational and mindset
• Risk mitigation with best practices in managing leaves of absence, request for continued remote work, and other accommodations
Advance questions are encouraged so that the presentation is tailored to suit your needs. Please send your questions to events@paynefears.com with the subject line: 4/24 Webinar. To register, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4030784744968648204.
Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Families Connected and the Thelma McMillen Center will host Online Families Connected Parent Chat every Monday in April from 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. via Zoom. All South Bay parents are welcome to attend this free, virtual, parent support group. No registration is required. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org.

Women’s Voices in Tech will host a Virtual Tech Hiring Forecast on Monday, April 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Find out where the tech jobs are and where they will be in the future! The corona virus has changed the job market almost overnight. The global outbreak has seriously impacted the economy and job security. It will have long-lasting, game-changing ramifications. There will be sectors, companies and workers that may benefit from this near tragedy. Unfortunately, we will also witness industries that are severely harmed. People in these areas will lose their jobs and have extreme difficulties finding new ones. Julia Pollak, Labor Economist at ZipRecruiter is the featured speaker and will offer valuable information on where the tech labor market is currently, tech companies that are currently hiring, and how to position yourself for coming opportunities post Covid-19. Attendees will be contacted with the Zoom URL for this meeting approximately 1 hour prior to this event. This event is FREE! For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-voices-in-tech-whats-coming-tech-hiring-forecast-virtual-tickets-103154933182.
Walk With Sally will host a Virtual Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. White Light White Night will be here before you know it (August 22!), so the team at Walk With Sally is starting to assemble the all-star committee who will collaborate to make this year’s event stellar. If you have ever pondered about going behind the scenes, for even just a second, this is your chance to see what it takes to create the South Bay’s favorite white party. Learn how they are going to Shine the Light for kids impacted by cancer through this year’s White Light White Night. Grab a beer or a glass of water, and meet up on Zoom! This event is FREE! Visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/event/wlwn-2020-committee-kick-off/e281117 to register and get the Zoom link.
The Lomita Chamber of Commerce will host a Let’s Be Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join chamber members on zoom for a FUN hour of local trivia, raffle prizes and a chance to say hi to your fellow businesses. Everyone is encouraged to get their favorite take-out/pick-up/delivery food, beverage or retail item and show them on the zoom call to be entered into a raffle for a prize. Need ideas? Go to LomitaEats.com. A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you one day before the event from Eventbrite. Check your spam folder if you don’t receive it! For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lomita-chamber-virtual-lets-be-happy-hourzoom-call-tickets-103002533350.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/free-virtual-parent-workshop-families-connected-speaker-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beachlife-speakeasy-live-stream/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nextstep-quarantine-poker-tournament/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/virtual-state-education/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walk-life-south-bay/
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
• Mickey’s Deli has decided to show support to the local heroes on the front lines against COVID-19 by providing FREE Mickey’s Combos to anyone who comes in and identifies themselves as Front Line Medical Professionals or First Responders. To give back to the rest of the community, who have supported them over the past 68 years, they’re offering $5 Regular Sized Mickey’s Combos. This is valid throughout the entirety of the quarantine.
• Buy any menu item to-go at The Rockefeller and let the Sikola-Bredesen Real Estate Team pay for your first beer!
• Ten Thousand Villages Redondo Beach’s doors are not open physically during this pandemic, but they’re open online. Shopping at www.tenthousandvillages.com and choosing REDONDO BEACH at checkout, will help the store to reopen its doors. Right now, they’re offering a Buy-One-Get-One-50% off promotion and free shipping for orders over $50 until April 26th. This allows plenty of time for your gift to arrive for Mother’s Day!
• Did you know Marsatta Chocolate now offers pickup and delivery options, so you can enjoy their treats from the best seat in the house, your couch? Imagine some extraordinary chocolate croissants with some freshly roasted Marsatta Coffee… yum! To take advantage of the chocolate croissant local FREE delivery service, use code 2PAC12. Visit the website at https://www.marsatta.com/ and order up. They’ll deliver right to your door!

A message from the South Bay YMCA…..
As the U.S. undergoes this massive response to COVID-19, I know you’re well aware that your Y has worked day and night to rise to the challenges. Your investment in the Y has never been more important or urgently needed. If we are around today, we will be here to help our communities tomorrow. Today we announce that we will campaign to raise $3M for the Y’s Emergency Community Impact Fund in response to this pandemic. This comes on the heels of a $1,000,000 matching fund commitment from a member of the Y’s Board of Directors. Beginning today our generous donors will match your investment in the Emergency Community Impact Fund dollar for dollar. Your investment will directly support the many needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
 Child care to first responders, front line medical workers and essential workers
 Grab & Go meals for hungry children
 A shower program for individuals and families who are homeless
 Home delivery of nutritionally balanced meals to home-bound seniors
 Groceries to the food-insecure families who are suddenly out of work
 Hosting life-saving blood drives.
Your support will carry us now through this crisis, and beyond. We cannot shy away when our communities need the Y the most. We are deeply grateful to you for your support of the Y always, and especially now. Please join the Y in this cause and give today at http://www.ymcaLA.org/Emergenc... or contact me at SteveMacAller@ymcaLA.org. Please visit ymcaLA.org to keep up-to-date on how the Y is meeting the fluid needs of the most vulnerable communities during this unprecedented time.
Wishing you the best of health,
Steve MacAller
Executive Director
TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY YMCA
Although BeachLife Festival has worked hard to secure reschedule dates with the City and with the artists, they feel it would not be socially responsible to announce the reschedule until they have surety. In the meantime, they’re committed to communication and transparency and are fielding every single request for information, clarifications on reschedule, and ticketing refund policies. If you have a question, they will respond within 48 hours. They have limited staff and ask for your patience (normally 48 hours would be way too long!). For those that have inquired, here is the ticketing policy that was in place when your purchased your ticket:
https://beachlifefestival.frontgatetickets.com/label/terms. For refund inquiries, visit https://airtable.com/shr1RVqZcSF9REqvC. Check out a message from Jason Devore at
https://www.facebook.com/BeachLifeFest/videos/685609625533499/.
The Redondo Beach Police Department has received inquiries into their current usage of drones for law enforcement purposes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department has expanded the frequency of drone usage to assist with reducing the spread of the virus to first responders and the community. The RBPD drone program was originally introduced to the community in March of 2017 and has been widely used at many community events around the City. The current expanded deployment will be evaluated to determine if the use improves effectiveness of overall law enforcement services in our community. A few key points to remember:
1. RBPD has a strict policy for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
2. Drones are not utilized for purposes of randomly patrolling/surveilling and are deployed for specific incidents around the City.
3. Drone pilots may only video record for evidentiary purposes and the recordings are retained pursuant to department policy.
4. Per FAA requirements, our drones fly below 400 feet. We have software and hardware restrictions in place to ensure that the drone cannot physically fly below 150 feet above ground level. More often than not, they fly above 300 feet.
5. There are many drones in the air space that are not operated by RBPD. If you spot a drone acting in a suspicious manner or in a manner inconsistent with law enforcement purposes, please call RBPD Dispatch at 310-379-2477 Ext. 2361 and report it.
6. For general questions, contact Captain Jon Naylor, Special Operations Bureau Commander for questions.

Please take a few minutes to complete the new South Bay Community Survey with regard to COVID-19. To take the survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9ZD2NW.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the lead agency for the COVID-19, is testing at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. These tests are free of charge. To determine eligibility and schedule a COVID-19 test, visit the website at https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs.
UPDATED LINKS: The following are South Bay city websites offering information and updates on operations and procedures regarding COVID-19. (This will be the last week I post these links, so you may want to copy and save them.)
• 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 is a temporary website.)
The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight 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. If you have information you’d like to share, call in to the show at 714-242-5288 on Thursday morning between 8 and 9 a.m. and we’ll get you on the air. Listen to the program live or at your leisure at https://www.SouthBayByJackie.com/south-bay-news-covid-19-updates-week-6/
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, our guests will be Mark Leyman and Jessica Vincent from the City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Division, and this morning, we’re going to learn about the new Healthy at Home program and how we all can benefit from it. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure at https://www.SouthBayByJackie.com/mb-park-rec-healthy-home-program/.
Stay well, be safe and take care. #SouthBayStrong
Jackie
https://www.SouthBayByJackie.com