COVID-19 Small Business Supporter Update
Updates from the San Francisco District Office SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster...

State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 472 confirmed cases. For more information on COVID-19 and California's response visit the California Department of Public...

SBA Ofrece Asistencia de Desastres a los Pequeños Negocios en California Impactados Económicamente por Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) está ofreciendo préstamos federales de desastres a bajos intereses para proporcionar capital de trabajo a los pequeños negocios de California que...

UPDATED: State Health & Emergency Officials Release Guidance to Prevent the Transmission of COVID-19 in Food and Beverage Venues
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE HAS BEEN UPDATED. THE GUIDANCE SUMMARIES IN THE BULLETED GRAPHS BELOW HAVE ALL BEEN UPDATED. The full guidance is available here. Guidance outlines steps restaurants, bars, wineries, food trucks, grocery...

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Executive Order authorizes local governments to halt evictions, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt...

California Issues Directive to Fight COVID-19
Updated California Health Guidance: Seniors and COVID-19 vulnerable residents directed to home isolate Governor Newsom issues Executive Order redirecting California agencies to protect licensed facilities, staff & residents most vulnerable to...

Governor Newsom Asks Legislature for Emergency Legislative Action to Fight COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom sent the following letter to the California Legislature today asking for emergency legislative action to fight COVID-19. The text of the letter can be found here and below: March 16, 2020 To the Members of...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA...

State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
Governor and state officials provide update on California's response to COVID-19 SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 335 confirmed cases. Today the...

Federal and State Partners Provide Update on Grand Princess Cruise Ship Debarkation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the U.S. Coast Guard have approved a departure plan for the crew members of the Grand Princess cruise ship currently moored in the...

State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 288 confirmed cases. Consistent with recent federal guidelines, the California Department of Public Health and the Department...

State Health & Emergency Officials Release Guidance to Prevent the Transmission of COVID-19 in Gambling Venues, Theme Parks and Theaters
Today’s guidance covers gambling venues, theme parks and theaters All guidance is consolidated in one place on the California Department of Public Health's website SACRAMENTO – Today California officials issued guidance regarding gambling venues,...

More time to file, pay for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Sacramento – The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced special tax relief for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Affected taxpayers are granted an extension to file 2019 California tax returns and make certain payments...

California Cyber Security Integration Center Offers Guidance for Teleworkers
The California Cyber Security Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) has issued a quick reference guide for teleworkers who may work from home due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Teleworking requires additional network security and user...

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Ensuring State Funding for Schools Even in Event of Physical Closure
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order ensuring California public school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure. The order directs school districts to use those state dollars to fund...