As our economy has reopened, the number of COVID-19 infections has dramatically increased. County leadership is concerned. If the number of COVID infections continue to increase, the State may reimpose lockdown restrictions.
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City Council Votes to Mandate the Use of Face Coverings and Social Distancing Until September 30, 2020
At a Special Meeting of the City Council held on Monday, June 17, 2020, the City Council voted to approve Emergency Order 3A requiring face masks and social distancing in public settings. Enforcement of this order may include a fine of $100 for the first offense and up to $500 for repeat offenses. Emergency Order 3A will be in place through September 30, 2020, unless extended or rescinded.
Veterans Housing Project in Cathedral City Receives a $5.5 Million VHHP Grant
A proposed 60-unit Veterans Housing Project in Cathedral City is one step closer to reality as the project developers, Ikaika Ohana (Urban Housing Communities), have received a $5.5 million Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program (VHHP) award through the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Calling All Businesses & Nonprofits – Apply for the PPP Loan before June 30 Deadline!
Calling All Businesses & Nonprofits - Apply for the PPP Loan before June 30 Deadline! With the passage of the Flexibility Act, the PPP loan has become much more flexible.
Application period for Riverside County small business grants opens Wednesday
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a grant to provide up to $10,000 to aid small businesses enduring hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. These businesses must apply online from June 3 to June 19.
Local emergency proclaimed, countywide curfew set for tonight
The County of Riverside proclaimed a local emergency and set a countywide curfew tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The order was signed today by County Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services George Johnson, in coordination with law enforcement officials, and applies to all cities and unincorporated areas.
Governor Newsom is allowing our economy to begin a partial (Phase 2) reopening.
Governor Newsom is allowing our economy to begin a partial (Phase 2) reopening. For businesses which comply with State safety guidelines, businesses may begin reopening TODAY.
Supervisors Dedicate $50 Million for Small Business Assistance
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan for distributing $431 million in funding from the federal government, allocating $50 million of that amount for a countywide small business assistance program. A program like this will help businesses impacted by interruptions due to the pandemic.
City Council Votes to Mandate the Use of Face Coverings and Social Distancing Until June 19
During Governor Newsom's recent briefings, reopening of the California economy will be at least partly based on reducing current COVID-19 infections and preventing future spikes. While not currently mandated by the State or the CDC, the CDC highly recommends face coverings to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Additional Categories of Stage 2 Businesses Can Open, Others Once Counties Certify Compliance
Governor Newsom announced that additional categories of Stage 2 businesses (office workspaces, outdoor museums, and car washes) can open in California. The governor will allow dine-in restaurants to open that can abide by the following state guidelines and their protocols have been certified by the county public health authorities.