Laguna Beach to mull $1 million relief program for small businesses, nonprofits

The Laguna Beach City Council on Tuesday will consider a $1 million relief package for small businesses and nonprofits to help alleviate the financial hardship created by the regional stay-at-home order.
Laguna Beach restaurant and bar operators could apply for a single $5,000 grant per establishment. Similarly, retailers could each apply for a $2,000 to $3,000 grant.
The so-called LB CARES program proposed by Mayor Bob Whalen, signals that city officials are interested in shoring up local organizations