‘It’s in everybody’s backyard’: Long Beach nonprofit expands to combat human trafficking
In other nonprofit news, QFilms Long Beach announced its festival winners, and the fundraising totals are in for Long Beach Gives.
$5 million gym and personal care relief fund could be open by July
The city is in the process of finalizing eligibility and usage requirements as well as the application process but the $5 million relief fund proposed by the Long Beach City Council in December could finally be available by July.
Music and event venues will soon be eligible for grants; here’s how to apply
Grant applications won't be accepted until April 8, but venue operators who want to be notified when applications open can sign up through the Small Business Administration.
New state portal allows employers to search for local, industry-specific health orders and guidelines
The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency has created a searchable database of local and industry-specific guidelines for businesses.
Here’s what you need to know about the second round of PPP loans
A long awaited second round of federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans is being rolled out this week. In total, the Small Business Administration is set to give out $284.5 billion in loans to businesses.
Resources for businesses affected by the coronavirus closures
Mandated closures, event cancellations and customers staying home to practice social distancing have made it harder for businesses to stay in business during the...
Coronavirus and new independent contractor law deliver one-two punch to event industry
It’s been a tough few months for event organizers in California.
Earlier this year, several festivals, including the Lake Tahoe Jazz Festival and the Northern...
City Council Elections: Candidates respond to our questions
Do you want to know where candidates for city council stand on city- and district-wide issues? Find their responses below.
District 2
Cindy Allen, Jeanette M....
Residential Real Estate: Moderate Growth, Tight Inventories In 2020
In both the single-family and multi-family sectors, 2020 is expected to see strong demand, tight inventories and stable, if not skyrocketing prices, real estate...
