The LB4D blog will be providing regular updates for the Fourth District neighborhoods during the health emergency.
LB4D will regularly update, but not always announce those updates- so check back!
Virus Updates 4th District
Willard Elementary School
Willard Elementary School in the Zaferia District (Rose Park adjacent) has announced that there was a Coronavirius exposure at the school:
Virus Updates 4th District Adjacent
Long Beach Veterans Hospital
The Long Beach VA Hospital is treating its first coronavirus patient and has closed to visitors. The ER and hospital services remain open for patients.
LINK: VA Hospital
4th District Business Updates
Hof's Hut
Hof's Hut has partnered with Door Dash and Uber Eats. With Uber Eats Hof's is offering FREE deliveries and with Door Dash deliveries are only 99 cents.
LINK: HOF'S DELIVERY DEALSHof's is also offering a 20% discount on take-out orders through March 31st.
LINK: HOF'S 20%
The Hof's Hut owners put out this pledge to keep Hof's open for carry-out.
LINK:HOFMAN PLEDGE
Polly's Pies
Polly's Pies is offering FREE Door Dash deliveries. The also want to remind that they have fresh baked bread:
A friendly reminder that we have freshly baked loaves of bread available in store, online, and through DoorDash! Choose from Sourdough, White, Kracked Wheat, Raisin Walnut, or Rye! We also have freshly baked biscuits, cornbread, hamburger buns, dinner rolls, and more!
Zaferia Business District
There is some confusion over newly announced U.S. Tax rules. Taxes are to be filed by April 15th, but payment of taxes OWED has been granted an extension until July 15, 2020.
The Zaferia Business District has created this list of Zaferia based tax experts.
Links:Free Conference Call
Free Conference Call is reminding teachers and businesses that you can video conference with Chrome books.
LINK: Free Conference CHROME BOOKS
With it's headquarters located in the Traffic Circle, they also want to give these tips on teleconferencing during the current health crisis:
Having trouble dialing into your meeting? Try scheduling your conferences for 5 minutes past the hour so you don’t get caught in traffic. If your meeting starts at 10, try calling in at 9:55 or 10:05 to beat rush hour.
Southland Credit Union
Southland Credit Union is reminding its members about emergency loans:
Southland is ready to assist Members who have been financially impacted by COVID-19! Loan deferment or a personal emergency loan with special rates and terms may be available for those affected. For assistance, call 800.426.1917 and a representative can assist you
CSULB UPDATES
CSULB has completely cancelled on campus classes. It is currently working on refunding parking passes.
LINK: CSULB PARKING
AIRPORT UPDATES
Southwest Airline Updates
LINK
Southwest Airlines ending drink service on flights during COVID-19 outbreak
JetBlue Airline Updates
LINKS
- JetBlue on Wednesday said it was cutting capacity by at least 40 percent in April and May
- JetBlue suspends Port-au-Prince flights as Haiti border shuts down over COVID-19
- Ministry confirms coronavirus sufferers from US flight
- JetBlue's President and Chief Operating Officer, Joanna Geraghty.
LONG BEACH UPDATES
BLOOD SHORTAGE
Long Beach Memorial Hospital has put out this request:
Blood donations are urgently needed. We would like to stress that donating blood remains fundamentally safe. Help us save lives by giving and encouraging others to donate blood by calling (562) 933-0808 or visiting http://memorialcare.org/lbblooddonation
LIME SCOOTERS
LINK
UNEMPLOYMENT
"Unemployment Insurance is an employer paid program that provides partial income replacement when you become unemployed or have your hours reduced"
For more information : LINK
HATCH CHILE SEASON
Perhaps missing Hatch Chile season this year at Lazy Acres is the least of your worries. Well, LB4D has you Hatch lovers covered-order by mail Hatch Chilies from The Fresh Chile Company:
" We are now offering Pre-Orders on our Hatch Green Chile peppers picked straight from the farm in Hatch, New Mexico! Choose 6.5 lbs, 13 lbs, and 20 lbs. Shipping July - Sept. Order now! "
Link: FRESH CHILE
