COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 17, 2020
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Same-day COVID-19 Tests now available for all LA County residents showing COVID-19 symptomsFree, same-day tests are now available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The following factors do not affect eligibility for a COVID-19 test: Immigration status Insurance status Age Underlying health issues Health equity is central to Los…
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COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 16, 2020
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COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 15, 2020
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As it battles COVID-19 crisis, Los Angeles County braces for major decline in sales tax revenuesLos Angeles County’s economic outlook has taken a hard hit from the COVID-19 crisis, with officials forecasting a $1 billion decline in sales tax revenue this fiscal year ending on June 30, 2020. Looking ahead, the sales tax decline is expected to surpass $2 billion…
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COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 14, 2020
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SEE-LA Launches Farm Box Program to Assist Families During COVID-19Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, in partnership with Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park announced the launch of the Farm Box program, a free, healthy, fresh fruit and vegetable giveaway service for 1,100 families experiencing COVID-19…
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Board of Supervisors Expands Eviction Moratorium, Rent Freeze to Protect Additional Renters Across Los Angeles County; Most L.A. County Tenants Facing Financial Issues Cannot Be Evicted for Nonpayment; Temporary Rent Freeze Protection Now Covers Mobilehomes in Unincorporated AreasOn Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued an executive order which expands an existing temporary rent freeze and moratorium on…
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LA County jail population has been reduced by 3, 500 to slow spread of COVID-19Public Defender (P.D.) Ricardo D. García announced a collaboration among justice partners that has safely reduced the risk of mass exposure of COVID-19 in County jails. The releases take public safety into consideration as a priority. “We all know too well this is a matter of…
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Free Foreclosure Prevention Services Available for Property Owners Facing Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19 Pandemic; Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center Provides Property Owners with Assistance in Avoiding ForeclosuresToday, with the support of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announces the launch of enhanced foreclosure prevention services for property owners and…
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LA County Opening New Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing Site in BellflowerToday, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced that the County will operate a new drive-up COVID-19 testing site starting Wednesday April 15 in the City of Bellflower. Any resident of Los Angeles County who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is eligible for testing and can make an appointment through the website.…
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County to receive $13.6 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus FundsToday the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors authorized the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) to receive and administer the County’s initial allocation of $13.6 million in Community Development Block Grant Program Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, as well as future allocations, in response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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LA County Announces Public-Private Partnership to Bring $28 Million to LA County Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas to create the Los Angeles County COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program which calls for the creation of the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a public-private partnership that will provide critical…
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LA County to Create Emergency Rent Assistance Program Amid COVID-19 CrisisToday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal by Supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis to create an Emergency Rent Assistance Program during the COVID-19 crisis. When it is created, the program could provide up to $1000 per month for three months to renters who have…
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COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – April 13, 2020
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