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Beverly Hills Declares Local Emergency Amid Coronavirus Concerns
A majority of the City Council is scheduled to meet through teleconference Tuesday night to consider the emergency declaration.

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A majority of the City Council is scheduled to meet through teleconference Tuesday night to consider the emergency declaration.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes announced closures and cancellations in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
All upcoming City events will also be canceled or rescheduled.
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The BeachLife Festival was scheduled for May 1-3 at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is aware of the case and is following up with the resident, the City of Culver City said.
The Long Beach Unified School District announced schools will be closed from March 16 to April 20.
The public library is also closed, and the Farmers' Market is canceled, due to concerns over the new coronavirus outbreak.
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Events on city property expected to draw 250 or more people will be postponed or canceled in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
A person that tested positive for the new coronavirus told the City of Manhattan Beach they have been in self-isolation at home.
Students will be dismissed so the schools can be cleaned and decisions can be made about school next week, the Superintendent said.
Non-essential City programs and events will be canceled until April 30 to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus.
The St. Patrick's Day 5K Run in Redondo Beach was scheduled for this Sunday.
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade was scheduled for this Saturday.
The Holi Festival on the Beach was scheduled for this weekend on the Santa Monica Pier.
The St. Patrick's Day Gold Hunt is an annual tradition in Malibu.
Select courses at Santa Monica College that require in-person instruction will continue to meet on campus as scheduled.