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Top Long Beach news: 2-car crash kills pedestrian; nonprofit feeds seniors, creates restaurant jobs

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Published on May 13, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Long Beach.

Two-car crash leaves pedestrian dead

A two-vehicle crash in Long Beach on Monday night killed a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk, and two people in the vehicles were taken to a hospital.

Read the full story on Long Beach Gazettes.

Long Beach reports three more deaths from coronavirus

Three more Long Beach residents have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, May 12, bringing the city's death toll to 48.

Read the full story on Long Beach Gazettes.

World Central Kitchen feeds seniors, creates jobs in Long Beach

Chef Jose Andres' nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, is not only serving meals to 7,000 seniors in Long Beach a week, but also providing jobs at local restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the full story on ABC Los Angeles, KABC.

Long Beach Airport to require face coverings

All people are required to wear face coverings or masks at Long Beach Airport due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials announced Tuesday. 

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Coalition, churches partner to create food pantry network

A new partnership spearheaded by the Center for Economic Inclusion and relying on area churches has created a network of food pantries in the poorer parts of Long Beach.

Read the full story on Gazette Newspapers.


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