Local shops see boost in business as OHV riders and campers return to Oceano Dunes
and last updated 2021-02-22 02:07:34-05
After almost a year of pandemic closures, the re-opening of the Oceano Dunes to off-road vehicles is bringing business back to the area.
Many Grover Beach business owners said foot traffic has increased significantly since the Oceano Dunes opened back up to overnight campers and off-highway vehicles on Friday.
Grover Station Grill owner Z Zaferis said he has been able to bring employees back on this week with the uptick in business. [We have seen] a huge difference especially [Sunday], the last couple of days we noticed a significant increase in takeout and delivery services, food jets (that are) locally owned, and door dash, says Zaferis.
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The Long Beach City Council this week passed a resolution that would require hero pay for all frontline grocery workers. Hero pay will require grocery stores with at least 300 employees to pay their hourly employees an additional $4 an hour in hazard pay wages for 120 days aka 4 months.
Long Beach Mayor, Rober Garcia says frontline workers have been putting their lives on the line.
Councilmember Rex Richardson also says he was aware that restoring hazard pay is something grocery store workers have been calling on their employers to do for months.
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