Effective Monday, July 6, the Community Development Department will be open Monday – Thursday by appointment only. Click here to make an appointment.
Please note: street sweeping and overnight parking enforcement have resumed effective May 16, 2020. Due to the countywide curfew, overnight parking enforcement was suspended for a few days in early June, however overnight parking enforcement resumed on June 4, 2020.
City Clerk’s Office
· (626) 570-5090
City Manager's Office
· Email: communications@cityofalhambra.org
Community Development Department
Will be open by appointment only effective July 6, 2020. To meet with a Planner or Building Official, schedule an appointment online here.
· (626) 570-5034
· Economic Development Division
· For plan check information and submittals, visit this online portal
or check the City’s website: https://www.cityofalhambra.org/resources/building-services-division
Finance Department
· (626) 570-5020 or (626) 570-5021
· (626) 308-4868 fax
· Online Services:
Business License Renewals Payment: https://secure.cityofalhambra.org/webrenewals/
Annual Overnight Parking Renewals: https://secure.cityofalhambra.org/ParkingTrack/Online.app/login
Parking Citation Payment: https://www.cityofalhambra.org/resources/pay-a-parking-ticket
Alarm Permits & False Alarm Payments: https://secure.cityofalhambra.org/AlarmTrack/Online.app/en-us/login
Paramedic Subscription Renewals: https://secure.cityofalhambra.org/ParamedicSubscribers/Online.app/en-us/login
Fire Department
· (626) 570-5190
· Fire Administrative Offices will be open from 7am - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday.
Human Resources Department
· (626) 570-5095
· Email: Alh-HR@cityofalhambra.org
Library
Operating hours will be:
Monday Curbside pickup from 10am - 4pm
Tuesday Open for essential services from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday Open for essential services from 12:30pm –4:30pm
Thursday Open for essential services from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Friday Curbside pickup from 10am - 4pm
For more info, visit the Library's page.
Parks and Recreation Department
· (626) 570-5044
· Email: parksandrec@cityofalhambra.org
· SENIOR SERVICE - Neighborhood Watch Captains and CERT volunteers will check in with elderly neighbors to offer assistance (i.e. food shopping). Elderly residents can call 626-570-3220 for more information.
· The Joslyn Center remains closed.
· The Alhambra Golf Course has reopened. Playgrounds are open. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Tennis courts are open with restrictions.
Police Department
· (626) 570-5151
· Lobby Counter is open 7am - 6pm Everyday
Public Works Department/ Utilities Department
· (626) 570-5067
Utilities Customer Service Center
· (626) 570-5061
· Customers are encouraged to utilize the online payment system at https://www.onlinebiller.com/alhambra/.
· Customers can use the Drop Box located on the North wall of the Customer Service Center (68 South First Street) or the Drop Box located on the First Street side of City Hall (111 South First Street) for payment.
Please note: street sweeping and overnight parking enforcement have resumed effective May 16, 2020. Due to the countywide curfew, overnight parking enforcement was suspended for a few days in early June, however overnight parking enforcement resumed on June 4, 2020.
You can purchase permits at the following locations:
Annual Overnight Parking Permit Purchase
Online: https://secure.cityofalhambra.org/ParkingTrack/Online.app/login
City Hall
Finance Department
111 South First Street
7am - 12pm (Monday - Thursday)
(626)570-5020
(626)570-5021
Temporary Overnight Parking Permit Purchase
Online: https://www.alhambrapdparkingpermit.org/
Police Department Lobby
Self-Service Machine
211 South First Street
7am-6pm (Everyday)
(626) 570-5151
7-Eleven Store
Self-Service Machine
2150 South Fremont Avenue
If you are not a healthcare worker, or 65 years old and above, please visit the County's website for information on when you are eligible to receive the vaccine. Find out about the different phases in the vaccination distribution phases. Sign up for the Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Email Newsletter and/or get more information by visiting VaccinateLACounty.gov.
Please visit the County's website for a list of locations where you can get tested for COVID-19.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health provides daily updates on confirmed cases of COVID-19. Visit the County Public Health's website for the latest information, resources and updates.
1/14/2020
The current goal is to complete vaccinations of frontline healthcare workers and staff and residents at skilled nursing facilities by the end of January. As the County completes Phase 1A, we can look to starting vaccinations for groups within next phase – 1B, starting with those who are 65 and older as noted by the Governor today. We are working with the State to identify additional vaccine doses so that we can start to schedule appointments once the doses arrive.
12/30/2020 Revised Temporary Targeted Safer At Home Health Officer Order For Control of COVID-19 (12/30/2020)
12/28/2020 Public Health Officials Require All Travelers to Quarantine Upon Return to L.A. County
Because of the likelihood of exposure to COVID-19 while traveling outside of L.A County, for everyone that traveled or are planning to travel back into L.A. County, you must quarantine for 10 days. If you start to experience any symptoms or have a positive test, isolate for 10 days and until you are fever-free for 24 hours.
12/27/2020 Revised Temporary Targeted Safer At Home Health Officer Order For Control of COVID-19 (12/17/2020)
LA County Holiday Home Test Collection is a partnership with Fulgent Genetics that allows you to sign up to have a COVID-19 test shipped to your home. This is the same test offered at the county’s drive-up or walk-up community testing sites. The sample is collected using a nasal swab and the test looks for the virus.
There will be no-cost to you between December 1, 2020 and January 15, 2021 – after January 15th, the County may no longer ensure payment for the test. Although there is no cost to you, we ask that you enter your insurance information so we can make this test available for as many people as possible. You do NOT need insurance to get a test. Click here to learn more.
SoCal ICU capacity is below 15%. Effective Sunday night at 11:59pm, the LA County Health Officer Order will align with the State Regional Stay Home Order to further prevent crowding & mingling among non-household members & overwhelming our healthcare system. Learn more about the Regional Stay at Home Order here.
Governor Newsome outlined new restrictions that will be put in place if our region hits 85% ICU capacity. Learn more about the Regional Stay at Home Order here.
11/28/2020 Temporary Targeted Safer at Home Health Officer Order for Control of COVID-19
11/27/2020 LA County Public Health to Add Additional Safety Modifications to Health Officer Order
As new COVID-19 cases remain at alarming levels and the number of people hospitalized continue to increase, a temporary Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be issued to require additional safety measures across sectors. The temporary order will take effect Monday, November 30, 2020 and remain in effect through December 20, 2020.
Today, Public Health has confirmed 24 new deaths and 4,544 new cases of COVID-19. Currently, the five-day average of new cases is 4,751.
On November 17, Los Angeles County established thresholds for additional actions if the five-day average of cases is 4,500 or more or hospitalizations are more than 2,000 per day. A new Health Officer Order would be issued for three weeks that offered additional safety modifications while allowing essential and emergency workers and those securing or providing essential and permitted services to leave their homes.
In the new Order that goes into effect on Monday, residents are advised to stay home as much as possible and always wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when they are outside their household and around others.
The additional safety modifications in the order include the following changes to the existing Health Officer Order:
Read more from the press release.
11/22/2020 As new COVID-19 cases remain at alarming levels and the number of people hospitalized continue to increase, the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified to restrict dining at restaurants, breweries, wineries and bars as the five-day average of new cases increased to more than 4,000 cases. The modified order will take effect Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00 p.m.
11/19/2020 State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19
In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10pm and 5am in counties in the purple tier. The order will take effect at 10pm Saturday, November 21 and remain in effect until 5am December 21. This is the same as the March Stay at Home Order, but applied only between 10 PM and 5 AM and only in purple tier counties that are seeing the highest rates of positive cases and hospitalizations. Please click on press release for more information.
11/18/2020 Effective Friday, November 20, Los Angeles County will tighten pandemic safeguards and restrictions as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase significantly. These safeguards and restrictions protect the public health and safety of our residents, and their ability to be served in our hospitals. COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since the beginning of November and hospitalizations have increased from an average of about 900 a day to well over1,000 a day in same time period.
The first measures, effective this Friday, are:
The Health Officer Order will be amended to reflect the above restrictions. Read more: Los Angeles County to Implement Tighter Safeguards and Restrictions to Curb COVID-19 Spread
11/13/2020 State Issues Travel Advisory as Cases Surge and Hospitalizations Remain High in L.A. County
10/23/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19 (Revised 10-23-2020)
10/23/2020 Conditional Opening of Wineries and Breweries For Outdoor Dining Operations with Modifications
10/23/2020 Protocol for Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries: Appendix I
10/23/2020 Shopping Center Operators
10/22/2020 Youth Sports League
10/21/2020 Reopening Protocols for K-12 Schools: Appendix T1
10/19/2020 Protocol for Programs Providing Day Care for School-Aged Children
10/05/2020 Reopening Protocol for Drive-In Movie Theaters
10/03/2020 Reopening Protocol for Hair Salons, Barbershops and Nail Salons: Appendix H
10/03/2020 Reopening Protocol for Personal Care Establishments: Appendix R
10/01/2020 Reopening Protocols for Outdoor Playgrounds
09/04/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19 (Revised 9/4/2020)
-APPENDIX H - Reopening Protocol for Hair Salons and Barbershops (09.02.2020)
-APPENDIX T1 - Reopening Protocol for K-12 Schools (09.02.2020)
-APPENDIX T2 - Protocol for COVID-19 Exposure Management Plan in K-12 (0902.2020)
08/10/2020 LA County Launches Rent Relief Program for High Need Areas of the County
08/07/2020 Protocols for Office Worksites Appendix D
08/06/2020 Protocols for Youth Sports League
08/05/2020 Protocol for Programs Providing Day Care for School-Aged Children
07/18/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community Health Order Revised July 18, 2020
07/18/2020 Reopening Protocols Update Revised July 18, 2020
-Warehouse, Manufacturing, Logistics Protocol
07/17/2020 AUSD will begin the 2020-2021 school year in Distance Learning
07/17/2020 Reopening Protocols Update Revised July 17, 2020
-Gym and Fitness Establishments
-Hair Salons and Barbershops Protocol
-Hotels, Lodging and Short Term Rentals
-Museums, Galleries, Zoos and Aquariums
-Music, Television and Film Production
-Pro-sport Leagues, Facilities, Training
07/14/2020 Safer at Work and in The Community: Health Officer Order Frequently Asked Questions
07/14/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community Health Order Revised July 14, 2020
07/13/2020 Revised Health Officer Order Requires Closure of Additional Indoor Operations and Sectors
07/06/2020 What's Open and Closed in LA County as of July 6, 2020
07/02/2020 Protocols for Reopening Public Swimming Pools
07/02/2020 Protocols for Reopening Residential Swimming Pools
07/01/2020 Reopening Protocol for Museums, Galleries, Zoos,and Aquariums: Appendix M (Revised July 1, 2020)
07/01/2020 Reopening Protocols for Gyms and Fitness Establishments (Revised July 1, 2020)
06/28/2020 Revised Health Officer Order and Restaurant Appendix I
06/19/2020 Examples of What's Open in LA County
06/19/2020 APPENDIX R: Reopening Protocol for Personal Care Establishments
06/18/2020 Health Officer Order Revised June 18, 2020
-APPENDIX Q: Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering Facilities, and Racetracks with Onsite Wagering
06/17/2020: APPENDIX S: Reopening Protocol for Bars, Wineries and Brewery Tasting Rooms
06/16/2020: Appendix L: Reopening Protocol for Gyms and Fitness Establishments
-APPENDIX J: Reopening Protocol for Music, Television and Film Production
-APPENDIX K: Reopening Protocol for Day Camps
-APPENDIX M: Reopening Protocol for Museums, Galleries, Zoo and Aquariums
-APPENDIX O: Reopening Protocol for Campgrounds, RV Parks and Cabin Rental Units
-APPENDIX P: Reopening Protocol for Hotels, Lodging and Short-Term Rentals
05/29/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community Revised Order (5.29.20)
05/29/2020 Hair Salons, Barbershops and In-person Dining to Reopen Immediately with Safeguards in Place
05/26/2020 Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19
- APPENDIX A: Social Distancing Protocol (05.13.20)
- APPENDIX B: Retail Businesses Opening for In Person Shopping Protocol (05.26.20)
- APPENDIX C: Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics Protocol (05.13.20)
- APPENDIX D: Office-Based Worksites Protocol (05.26.20)
- APPENDIX E: Shopping Center Operators Protocol (05.26.20)
- APPENDIX F: Places of Worship Protocol (05.26.20)
- APPENDIX G: Vehicle Based Parades or Drive Thru Events Protocol (05.26.20)
-APPENDIX H: Hair Salons and Barbershops Protocol (5.26.20)
-APPENDIX I: Restaurants Protocol (5.26.20)
05/22/2020 Emergency Cooling Centers Will Open Next Week Across Los Angeles County During Heat Wave
05/22/2020 Reopening Protocol for Use of Public Beaches (Updated 5-22-2020)
05/21/2020 General Reopening Checklists for Tennis and Pickleball Courts
05/20/2020 L.A. County Economic Resiliency Task Force Sets Sight on July 4 Reopening
05/18/2020 Reopening Protocol for Car Washes
05/14/2020 Los Angeles County Beaches Reopen For Active Recreation; Visitors Must Follow New Restrictions
05/13/2020 Safer at Home Health Officer Order Revised
05/13/2020 Reopening Protocol for Use of Public Beaches
05/13/2020 Reopening Protocol for Substance Use Disorder andMental Health Support Groups
05/12/2020 Reopening Protocol for BMX areas and Bike Parks
05/12/2020 Reopening Protocol for Community Gardens
05/12/2020 Reopening Protocol for Equestrian Centers
05/12/2020 Reopening Protocol for Model Airplane Areas
05/12/2020 Reopening Protocol for Trap and Skeet, Archery Range and OutdoorRecreation Shooting Facilities
05/08/2020 L.A. County to Launch ‘Great Plates Delivered’ Initiative
05/07/2020 Reopening Protocol for Car Dealerships: Appendix D
05/07/2020 Reopening Protocol for Use of Public Trails: Appendix C
05/07/2020 Reopening Protocol for Golf Courses: Appendix B
05/07/2020 Reopening Protocol for Retail Establishments: Appendix A
05//06/2020 Recovery Begins: Some Non-Essential Businesses to Re-Open May 8
05/06/2020 Five Stage Roadmap to Recovery
05/06/2020 Roadmap to Recovery: A Phased Approach to Reopening Safely (PowerPoint)
04/29/2020 City of Alhambra to Open COVID-19 Testing Site for Residents of Alhambra
04/28/2020 Press Release: City of Alhambra Offers Housing Assistance for Residents Impacted by COVID-19
04/23/2020 Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Waives Adoption Fees for All Animals
04/21/2020 Free Food Resources for LA County Residents during COVID-19 Crisis and Ways to Help
04/17/2020 Mayor Ross Maza shares a special message concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
04/17/2020 Same-day COVID-19 Tests now available for all LA County residents showing COVID-19 symptoms
04/14/2020 LA County to Create Emergency Rent Assistance Program Amid COVID-19 Crisis
04/13/2020 County launches new small business recovery loan program
04/13/2020 Cleaning and Disinfection Matrix
04/10/2020 Los Angeles County Extended Safer At Home Order Through May 15, 2020 for Control of COVID-19
04/10/2020 Guidance for Cloth Face Covering (Revised 04-10-2020)
04/10/2020 Los Angeles County Data: Stay at Home Health Orders are Working to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
04/09/2020 Guidance for Based on Test Results
04/09/2020 Los Angeles County reminds family and friends that compliance with Safer at Home order is mandatory
04/07/2020 Guidance for Restaurants Offering Grocery Items
04/06/2020 Guidance for Social Distancing (Revised 04-06-2020)
04/02/2020 Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
04/02/2020 Guidance for Farmers Market (Revised 4-02-2020)
04/01/2020 Health Officer Order on Quarantine requirements (Revised 4-1-2020)
04/01/2020 Health Officer Order on Isolation requirements (Revised 4-1-2020)
03/31/2020 The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America
03/30/2020 Press Release: Alhambra Approves Temporary Eviction Moratorium
03/30/202 Los Angeles County update on medical sheltering efforts underway
03/27/2020 Alhambra City Council Adopts Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting COVID-19 Related Evictions
03/27/2020 Temporary Closure of Beaches and Trails Health Officer Order (03.27.20)
03/27/2020 Los Angeles County Health Officer Issues New Orders Directing Self-Quarantine and Self-Isolation
03/27/2020 Governor Newsom Takes Executive Action to Establish a Statewide Moratorium on Evictions
03/26/2020 Alhambra City Council Passes Emergency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting COVID-19 Related Evictions
03/25/2020 Home Isolation Health Officer Order (03.25.20)
03/25/2020 Home Quarantine Health Officer Order (03.25.20)
03/21/2020 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health "Safer at Home" FAQ (English)
03/20/2020 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Safer at Home Frequently Asked Questions
03/19/2020 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Safer at Home - What You Can and Can't Do
03/18/2020 Alhambra Closes City Facilities as Part of Coronavirus "Safer at Home" Emergency Response
03/18/2020 Safer At Home Health Officer Order for Control of COVID-19
03/17/2020 Alhambra Relaxes Parking Enforcement as Part of Coronavirus Emergency Response
03/16/2020 City of Alhambra Closures and Cancellations Due to Emergency Declaration and New Guidelines
03/16/2020 City of Alhambra Resolution Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency (R2M20-7)
03/16/2020 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Announces Further Closures, Updates and Precautions
03/16/2020 Housing Rights Center Postpone Public Workshops Through March 31, 2020
03/16/2020 Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic
03/16/2020 President Trump's Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread
03/15/2020 CDC Guidance on Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events
03/15/2020 Guidance for Farmers Market
03/13/2020 AUSD Dismisses Schools Until April 6, 2020
03/12/2020 Press Release: City of Alhambra Monitors Coronavirus Developments
03/11/2020 Governor Gavin Newsom Issued Guidelines on Meetings and Gatherings
03/04/2020 County of Los Angeles Declares Local Health Emergency
Californians working in essential sectors can visit MyChildCare.ca.gov and view an interactive map of qualified licensed child care providers near them. More information is available on the State's website: https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/.
There are a variety of support services to help people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19. Below are resources to help you during this challenging time.
IF YOU HAVE HAD YOUR HOURS CUT, BEEN FURLOUGHED, OR LAID OFF:
If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file for unemployment insurance at:
https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
If you have lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the employment locator resource for employment opportunities here: https://onwardca.org/
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SICK WITH THE CORONAVIRUS OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED:
Individuals who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim at:
IF YOU ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE ELSE WHO IS SICK:
Californians who are unable to work because they are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim at:
The L.A. County Financial Navigators program is designed to help L.A. County residents deal with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing remote assistance in navigating critical financial issues and making referrals to other social services and resources. Financial Navigators from LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs can help you manage financial issues, identify immediate action steps and access resources for free. Call 800-593-8222 or visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/financial-navigators/ to learn more. Click here to see English flyer for more info and Spanish flyer.
If you have questions about cash aid programs such as CalWorks, CAPI, or General Relief, or if you want to know whether you qualify for CalFresh (food stamps), visit the LA County Department of Public Social Service's website for more information.
On March 27, 2020, the Alhambra City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance temporarily prohibiting COVID-19 related evictions. Learn more about the City's Urgency Ordinance here. The City of Alhambra's moratorium expired on May 31, 2020 and was not extended or replaced. Residents of Alhambra now fall under the County’s eviction moratorium. Click here for information on the County's moratorium, which is effective through February 28, 2021. Additional extensions may be reviewed and approved on a month-by-month basis by the Board. More information on Temporary Eviction Moratorium can be found at dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions.
To read about the COVID-19 Tenant Protections in Alhambra, click here.
For questions about landlord and tenants rights and responsibilities, please contact the Housing Rights Center or check out the FAQs, Spanish FAQs, and Chinese FAQs. The Housing Rights Center is holding Virtual Housing Rights Walk-In Clinic every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. via phone or video call (Zoom). Make a 30-minute appointment by email at OutreachTeamMeetings@HousingRightsCenter.org or by phone at (323) 393-0191. Learn more here. Check out the August 2020 edition of Project Place here. Project Place is a free monthly listing of rental properties for low-income, senior, and veteran residents throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Information on COVID-19 renter protections, rental assistance, and transitional housing is also included.
LA County launched Stay Housed L.A. County, a countywide initiative to provide legal assistance and support for tenants facing eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The launch included the release of Stay Housed LA.org,a website connecting tenants with useful information about their rights,workshops for residents who need legal assistance, and other support. Stay Housed L.A. County is a partnership between the County of Los Angeles, legal aid groups and community-based organizations to provide emergency support to tenants in need.
Additionally more information on the county and state's moratorium on evictions below.
08/31/2020 Governor Newsom Signs Statewide COVID-19 Tenant and Landlord Protection Legislation
03/27/2020 Governor Newsom Takes Executive Action to Establish a Statewide Moratorium on Evictions
03/16/2020 Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to assist renters with limited means affected by the COVID-19 crisis, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has provided $100 million in CARES Act funds to create a COVID-19 Rent Relief program, operated by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). The program is set to launch on Monday, August 17, 2020, and will remain open for a two-week period, closing on August 31,2020. The program’s goal is to assist between 8,000 to over 9,000 households. Click here for more details.
The City of Alhambra established the Emergency Housing Assistance Program earlier this year to offer emergency housing assistance to residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. The application deadline for the program has passed. To learn more about it, click here.
If you need assistance acquiring food at this time, please visit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Locator to find the nearest food bank or call (323) 234-3030.
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. Learn more: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/.
LA County residents can call 2-1-1 for referrals to food pantries, food distribution sites or CalFresh food benefits; referrals to sign up for health insurance or find a clinic; shelter referrals, motel vouchers for homeless families only; referrals to health, human, and social services and supports.
In addition, the County and City of Los Angeles are providing free meals to older adults age 60+ who are impacted by COVID-19. Call 1-800-510-2020 to request services or visit http://wdacs.lacounty.gov/covid-19 for more information. The state has authorized an emergency issuance of additional CalFresh (food stamps) benefits for all eligible households. Additional CalFresh benefits for the month of March will be issued on Sunday, April 12. Additional benefits for the month of April will be issued on Sunday, May 10. More info at: dpss.lacounty.gov.
The County is partnering with restaurants/food service providers, including small neighborhood food establishments, to provide meals through the ‘Great Plates Delivered’ program. Learn if you qualify for the Great Plates Delivered Program here.
WDACS is providing temporary delivery services to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to leave their home due to COVID-19. You can call 1-888-863-7411 to request a free service delivery. View this FAQ for more info.
The County has a list of resources for restaurant workers, artists and musicians. Click here.
To help with financial challenges due to COVID-19, Southern California Edison is temporarily suspending disconnections for customers unable to pay their bill. Learn more at: https://origin.sce.com/residential/assistance.
SoCal Gas has suspended service disconnections until further notice. This means no customer will have their natural gas turned off due to non-payment. Customers whose household income has recently changed may now qualify for 20% off their natural gas bill with CARE. Learn more at: https://socalgas.com/coronavirus. Customers can also visit the SoCal Gas CARE's program page for information on customers whose income may have recently changed due to COVID-19.
SoCal Gas Shares Ways to Stay Safe and Save Money on Energy Bills While Spending More Time at Home
SoCal Gas Bill Payment Options and Services During COVID-19
Clean Power Alliance will provide a one-time $25 bill credit to residential customers who recently became unemployed, have reduced income, or are experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19. Learn more at: https://cleanpoweralliance.org/covid-19-resources/.
LA County has just launched a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
The Business & Worker Disaster Help Center, jointly operated by the Departments of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached by:
Whether you are a business owner struggling to keep your doors open or a worker who’s uncertain about their next paycheck, they can help.
The Treasury Department and IRS just announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You’ll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020 but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses. For more information, please visit the IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief website.
The City of Alhambra is exploring resources to alleviate the pressure that businesses are facing as employers as a result of COVID-19.
The deadline for applications to Round 1 of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has been extended to January 13th. Learn more: https://careliefgrant.com/.
Resource guide includes updates on Small Business Administration loans and employer resources.
Response guide is a resource for small businesses to stay informed, plan, and respond to the impact of coronavirus.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has created the Small Business Recovery Loan Program, administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). The loans will be made available through the County’s existing Economic Development Administration (EDA) Loan fund as the primary source of funding. Any for-profit business with 25 or fewer employees located within the unincorporated Los Angeles County or city participating in the County’s Community Development Block Grant Program is eligible. Loan proceeds may be used for working capital, including payroll or rent. To obtain an application, visit bizrecoveryloans.lacda.org. Additional resources for small businesses can be found at: https://dcba.lacounty.gov. For more information on the Small Business Recovery Loan Program, please contact Carolina Romo, Supervisor at LACDA, at (626) 296-6298 or by email at BizRecovery@lacda.org.
LA County has just launched a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
The Business & Worker Disaster Help Center, jointly operated by the Departments of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached by:
Whether you are a business owner struggling to keep your doors open or a worker who’s uncertain about their next paycheck, they can help.
The SBA is offering disaster assistance loans for up to $2 million for small businesses affected by the coronavirus. These low-interest loans are available to businesses that have sustained "substantial economic injury" due to the spread of the corona virus. For more information, please the Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources website.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the “Paycheck Protection Program,” the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Here’s more information from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
Download The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act here.
The SBFC helps businesses create and retain jobs, and encourages investment in low- to moderate-income communities. The SBFC has a Jump Start Loan Program, a Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, and a Farm Loan Program.
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Employers can apply for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing Program if reduced production, services, or other conditions cause them to seek an alternative to layoffs.
The California Rebuilding Fund is a public private partnership that provides free support and services and affordable loans to small businesses as they navigate the challenges of covid-19. Visit CALoanFund.org for applications, information and more. This program is NOT associated with the federal Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) or any other SBA Program.
New guidelines will let LA County restaurants sell certain grocery items to the public via takeout & delivery to help them stay in business, keep their employees safe and continue to feed our communities during this crisis. Read more here.
Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the Employee Development Department (EDD) to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center.
The Treasury Department and IRS just announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You’ll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020 but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses. For more information, please visit the IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief website.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan, prepare and respond to coronavirus. More
Department of Labor - OSHA- Check out this guide - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Download.
Department of Industrial Relations- Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus. Be sure to scroll down to review the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) and required protection.
According to LA County Department of Public Health, the best ways to reduce the possible spread of the coronavirus are:
Watch CDC Video COVID-19 Public Awareness Message-Stop the Spread of Germs
What is the coronavirus? How is it spread? What are the symptoms? Should I wear a facemask?
Click on the FAQs for answers to these questions and more.
FAQ in English (Revised 4-1-2020)
What to Do If I'm Exposed (4-1-2020)
Travel information about Coronavirus Disease
People Experiencing Homelessness FAQ
Coronavirus Testing andTreatment for Uninsured LA County Residents
To get mental support during this challenging time, call the LA County Department of Mental Health's 24/7 Access Line at (800) 854-7771 or visit the LACDMH's website at https://dmh.lacounty.gov/ for more information. You can also text "LA" to 741741.
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