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As the state moves quickly to launch its CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program, we wanted to provide some guidance on how to direct callers. We would like to point them to resources available to California consumers for COVID-19 eviction protection and rental assistance. Please note, these resources listed below are overseen by multiple departments and …

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Stay Housed L.A. County is a partnership between the County of Los Angeles (DCBA), tenant-led community organizations, and legal services providers to provide tenants with the information, services, resources, and support they need to exercise their rights so that they can remain safely in their homes. Features of the Stay Housed L.A. County Program:• Countywide …

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Background: California leads nation in assistance and protection for renter• Governor Newsom signed SB 91, establishing the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program, allocating $2.6 billion in federal rent assistance.• SB 91 extends eviction protections to June 30, 2021.• These efforts will enable low-income households most impacted by the pandemic to stay in their homes and …

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The Los Angeles County Development Authority has launched an affordable and flexible business loan program to support and help stabilize businesses in the region. Small Business Stabilization Loans range from $50,000 to $3 million, and can be used for working capital, equipment purchases, inventory, or refinancing of existing loans at higher interest rates. The Small …

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Today, March 15th, people aged 16-64 who have underlying health conditions or disabilities are now eligible to receive vaccines, as their conditions put them at the highest risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19. Persons who are newly eligible and qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition should note that during registration …

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In a major milestone, Los Angeles County has met the State’s threshold to reopen key sectors and starting TODAY will permit a wide range of indoor operations to resume in sectors including: middle and high schools; restaurants; movie theaters; gyms; and museums, zoos and aquariums, all with safeguards in place. In alignment with the State’s …

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The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up …

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As we vaccinate our residents who are 65 and older, we have been noting a very damaging pattern of disproportionality. White and Asian residents 65 and older continue to have the highest vaccination rates. As of March 6th, almost 56% of white residents and almost 53% of Asian residents 65 and older have received at …

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