Dispelling rumors: COVID-19 Myths
With plenty of myths swirling around, the Mayor’s Office has launched a website to dispel disinformation about COVID-19 and empower our communities with the facts.
Increased trash pick up
We’re helping keep our communities safe and clean during this crisis by increasing trash and recycling pickup. For more details, you can call 311 or L.A. City Sanitation’s 24-hour customer care center at 800-773-2489.
Plans to Accelerate Paving in High Traffic Areas
Adjusted Deployment to Accelerate Paving in High Traffic Corridors (ADAPT)
Street paving and some street sweeping from residential streets to major corridors. With this change, many projects will be completed more quickly, and those staying at home will be less impacted by noise and disruption. (More info click here)
CV19 Mutual Aid Community Network Call 4/4/20
CV19 Mutual Aid Community Network. Ready to help! Check-In Zoom call this Saturday 4/4/20 at noon.
Hello neighbor, Please join the efforts to support and aid our community in the times of the CV-19. A lot of elderly neighbors may need our help. Low-income families may not have enough for them to survive these difficult times. Folks that live in the streets don’t have what they need to keep the virus from spreading. And, some of us may experience stress and anxiety as we maintain space between us. We are here to support and help. Please join if you can offer a hand, smile, or whatever you can. This group is no mine but ours. Please share resources as to how to help others and let’s get organized. If you want to volunteer & offer your help.
- Please fill out this Google form: https://bit.ly/39ZElAL
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/604850143401697/ Aura Vasquez
Critical Job Match with Out-of-work Californians
A new website that will match out-of-work Californians with critical jobs available statewide!
One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many Californians have been hit hard by COVID-19. Today Bitwise Industries and Governor Newsom launched OnwardCA, a new website that will match out-of-work Californians with critical jobs available statewide! If you don’t see one for yourself now, keep checking back as more jobs are being added on a regular basis. (click here)
Connect with City Controller
Connect with Your City Controller – Ron Alperin
A great resource for updates and information around City response to COVID-19
The City Controller is the elected paymaster, auditor and chief accounting officer for the City of Los Angeles. Along with the Mayor and City Attorney, the Controller is one of three offices elected every four years by citywide popular vote. (read more)
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Small Business Emergency Microloans
Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
In light of the sweeping impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our small business community, the City of Los Angeles has responded swiftly and decisively to support our local, community businesses. The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises in this time of acute need that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. (read more)
Tax Return Delayed to July 15
Federal & State Tax Returns delayed – due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The California State Controller’s Office and federal government recently announced that Tax Day has officially been moved to July 15, 2020. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, taxpayers and businesses will get three more months to file and make payments without interest or penalties.
For more info, visit ftb.ca.gov and home.treasury.gov.
Food Pantries Across L.A. County
An expanded guide to food resources that will help your family stay fed and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.
L.A. Controller Ron Galperin’s recently released “Food Access in L.A.,” a map of food pantries and other pick-up centers in the City of Los Angeles. Because the coronavirus pandemic is widespread, we are expanding the map to food pantries to the entire County of Los Angeles. (click here)
Can’t Pay Rent in LA?
You’re not alone. Millions of Americans won’t be able to pay rent because of COVID-19.
Take action by writing a letter to your landlord.
No one should be evicted during a crisis. Stay home and stay safe with our tenant letter portal norent.org. Write a notice of nonpayment to your landlord and protect yourself during the #COVID19 emergency. #SAJE #ShiftPower #ChangeLives
Nadie debe ser desalojado durante una crisis. Quédese en casa y esté seguro con nuestro portal de inquilinos norent.org. Escriba un aviso de falta de pago a su arrendador y protéjase durante la emergencia # COVID19. #SAJE #ShiftPower #Changelives #RentDay (GET STARTED)
Ethnics & Immigrants Bear Brunt of Covid-19?
Ethnic and Immigrant Communities May Bear Brunt of Covid-19 Impacts
“The Coronavirus will hit ethnic and immigrant communities in California the hardest,” says Dr. Rishi Manchanda, founder and president of Health Begins, during a telebriefing organized by Ethnic Media Services and sponsored by the Blue Shield of California Foundation. (read more)
Face Coverings: Q & A
COVID-19: What you need to know about cloth face coverings
These frequently asked questions provide public health information for members of the public who choose to use cloth face coverings when they need to leave their home for a short period of time to obtain essential goods and services. It is not an order or recommendation that cloth face coverings be worn by the general public. And it is not a substitute for existing guidance about social (physical) distancing and frequent handwashing. Click here for Department of Public Health information.
COVID-19: Drive-Up Mobile Testing Sites
COVID-19: What you need to know about drive-up mobile testing sites.
To find out if you’re eligible for a test and to schedule an appointment at a drive-up mobile testing site in Los Angeles County, please click here.
Social Security Checks coming next week – Be sure maintain social distancing
Message from Community Advocate:
Please be aware that next week is the first of the month when senior citizens receive them social security checks. They will be at greater vulnerability and risk for theft, stress and health. This is when they flock to banks and grocery stores.
Acknowledge these facts and plan.
Ask grocery stores to consider changing seniors shopping time and banking times.
Be mindful and be safe. Reach out to Council District 10 and Mayor’s office.
LAUSD Grab & Go Food Center for Students During School Closure
What to do while Los Angeles Unified schools are closed in response to the coronavirus
Grab & Go Food Centers distribute free meals to students
Learn more here: https://achieve.lausd.net/resources