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Top Long Beach news: City expands Safer at Home order, beaches closed until at least May 1; more

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Published on March 30, 2020
Top Long Beach news: City expands Safer at Home order, beaches closed until at least May 1; morePhoto: Ken Lund/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Long Beach? Read on for everything you need to know.

Long Beach expands Safer at Home order, prohibits funerals, orders private gyms to close

Long Beach has extended closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic through at least April 19. The closures of non-essential businesses will last through April 19, according to a city statement, while beaches and other public facilities will be closed through at least May 1.

Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Photos: Eerily empty Long Beach beaches on Saturday

Despite a beautiful day, Long Beach residents appeared to be paying heed to orders to stay off beaches and trails on Saturday to slow the spread of the  coronavirus.

Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Long Beach opens temporary homeless shelter in Silverado Park

The new shelter, which will operate 24/7, can house roughly 50 people, while maintaining the 6 feet of distance between cots that experts recommend to stem the spread of the virus.

Read the full story on Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Police department reduces face-to-face interaction

"Community members can expect to speak directly with an officer over the phone when reporting nonviolent crimes,'' the department said in a news release.

Read the full story on NBC LA.



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