by Brad Alexander | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to permit vote-by-mail procedures to be used in three upcoming special elections, protecting public health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. The order also extends the deadlines for ballot...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Food banks are seeing a shortage in volunteers and experiencing greater need due to COVID-19 Governor calls for California food bank volunteers & launches partnership Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign with Nextdoor.com & California Volunteers to...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Sacramento – Workers who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 may be eligible for the financial support provided by the benefit programs of the California Employment Development Department (EDD). These programs are...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Oregon small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 todos los pequeños negocios de Oregón que sufren pérdidas...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 20, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 1,006 confirmed cases. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 19, 2020 | All
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Click here to read the Governor’s executive order....
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Disaster Assistance Now Available to all 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 all...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | All
Asistencia de Desastres en California para los Pequeños Negocios Impactados Económicamente por Coronavirus (COVID-19) SACRAMENTO, Calif. – La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios está ofreciendo préstamos federales de desastres a bajos intereses para capital de...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 Arizona que sufren pérdidas económicas...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Arizona small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through September 1, 2020, to help decompress the state’s health care...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 19, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter today to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting additional federal assistance to...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 19, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 675 confirmed cases. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 18, 2020 | All
Nuevo sitio web del estado: www.covid19.ca.gov Los nuevos anuncios de servicios públicos incluyen a la Dra. Sonia Angell, Directora del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, y a la Cirujana General de California, la Dra. Nadine Burke Harris SACRAMENTO –...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 18, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
California is working across government to get homeless Californians – among the most vulnerable to spread of COVID-19 – safely into shelter & housing Governor signed executive order granting local flexibility on spending and building shelters State...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 18, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – To reduce the strain on students, families and educators during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today to waive, pending federal approval, this year’s statewide testing for California’s more than 6 million...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 18, 2020 | All, Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
New, one-stop state website: www.covid19.ca.gov New PSAs feature California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell and California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 18, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 598 confirmed cases. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the California Department of Public...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 18, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Taking action to ensure that California’s most vulnerable residents can continue to receive health care, food assistance and in-home supportive services in a timely manner during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order...
by Bryan May | Mar 18, 2020 | Allied Agency News
California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches,...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 18, 2020 | All
SACRAMENTO – Taking action to ensure that key commodities can be delivered to California retailers in a timely manner during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to ease restrictions on commercial drivers engaged in...
by Bryan May | Mar 17, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Today, California education and health officials released new guidance for K-12 schools to help education leaders meet the needs of all students affected by school closures, with an emphasis on assisting low-income children and those with disabilities. This...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – Following through on his commitment to mobilize state personnel and assets to protect local communities and fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has placed the California National Guard on alert. The National Guard...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
California asks for federal 1135 waiver to provide care to 13 million Medi-Cal recipients SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has asked federal officials to make it easier for California to quickly and effectively provide care to about 13...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed emergency legislation today providing up to $1 billion in funding to help California fight COVID-19. “It’s simply remarkable. In just one day’s time, members of the California Legislature came together across party lines...
by Bryan May | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
The United States Small Business Administration (U.S. SBA) announced guidelines for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for California Declaration #16332 (Disaster CA-00313), Coronavirus COVID-19. In the California counties of: Alameda, Calaveras, Contra...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Alerta a la agencia del orden público de California que algunos californianos pueden haber retrasado las renovaciones de licencias y registros vencidos Sacramento – En respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19, el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Alerts California law enforcement that some Californians may have delayed renewals for expired licenses and registration Sacramento – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today asked California law enforcement to...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | All
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 loans for working...
by Bryan May | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 Health’s...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 17, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 sufren pérdidas...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 16, 2020 | All
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 stores, and farmers’...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 16, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 evictions for...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 16, 2020 | All, Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
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 COVID-19 Health care,...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 16, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 the California State...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 16, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 Administrator Jovita...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 15, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 Governor and state...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 15, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Cal OES Press Releases
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 Port of...
by Bryan May | Mar 14, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
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 of Social Services...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 13, 2020 | All
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, theme parks and...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 until June 15, 2020, in...
by Bryan May | Mar 13, 2020 | All, Cal OES Press Releases
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 considerations....
by Brad Alexander | Mar 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 distance learning and high...
by Bryan May | Mar 13, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
OAKLAND – The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services provided the following update on progress towards the safe return of individuals from the Grand Princess Cruise ship. ...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 247confirmed cases: this does not include passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship currently docked in Oakland. Yesterday Governor...
by Shawn Boyd | Mar 12, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a new executive order further enhancing California’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s order: Waives the one-week waiting period for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of...
by Monica Vargas | Mar 12, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the below statement following the announcement that Disney will close its California parks to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19: “Late last night, California put out a new policy on mass...
by Brad Alexander | Mar 12, 2020 | Allied Agency News, Governor Proclamations
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a new executive order further enhancing California’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s order: Waives the one-week waiting period for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of...
by Robb Mayberry | Mar 12, 2020 | All
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic...
