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State on Track to Vaccinate Californians Over 65 by June
By Preston Young - January 22, 2021 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) expanded the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 65 after frontline health care workers and residents in congregate care facilities are inoculated. The allocation change was made pursuant to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the CDC guidance and CDPH actions offered hope and relief to nearly 6.2 million Californians over the age of 65, in reality it
Trump Impeachment to go to Senate Monday
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO For Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president’s trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol Jan. 6 riot. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced Pelosi’s intentions for a quick trial on the Senate floor Friday, rejecting Republicans’ proposal to push it to
High-Speed Rail In California Moves Along, But Slowly
Megan Manata Thursday, January 21, 2021 | Sacramento, CA While California voters approved a proposition in 2008 to fund a high-speed rail line that would connect major cities like San Francisco to Los Angeles, progress has been slow in the years since. California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Brian Kelly said that progress has been delayed several months because routine governmental tasks like legislative oversight hearings were pushed back due to COVID-19. “[CHSRA is] not an operating entity, but
Seven Fullerton Schools Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll
Fullerton School District today announced that seven of its schools have been named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for their high achievement in student success. The program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Acacia, Beechwood, Robert C. Fisler, and Laguna Road Schools were recognized at the Scholar Level and D. Russel
CA Department of Industrial Relations Critical Requirements Related to COVID-19
The Department of Industrial Relations is providing you with a list of critical requirements related to COVID-19 that may apply to you and your workplace. This letter includes relevant workplace requirements across Cal/OSHA, the Labor Commissioner’s Office, and the Division of Workers’ Compensation.Cal/OSHA and Public Health RequirementsCOVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards: California approved emergency temporary standards on COVID-19 infection prevention on November 30, 2020. The emergency standards
COVID-19 Vaccine: Can It Be Required?
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers need to consider before mandating that their employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. The recent distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has sparked a lot of questions from employers and many of them are asking whether employees can be required to get the vaccine, Frank tells podcast listeners. Because the COVID-19 vaccine is so new,
Biden Signs Burst of Virus orders, Vows ‘Help is on the Way’
Associated Press By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and ZEKE MILLER With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year. At the same time, he tried to manage expectations in his second day in office, saying despite the best intentions “we’re going to face setbacks.” He brushed off a reporter’s question on whether his goal of
Orange County Vacine Program Opens
The County of Orange has opened a vaccination Super POD (Point of Distribution) at Disneyland. Currently, those in the first Tier 1A are receiving priority for vaccinations to include those 65 years and above. Registration is required and persons can download the Othena application for your smart phone or all residents are encouraged to register to be notified when the County of Orange’s vaccine and testing management app, Othena, has appointments available and is ready for their use by visiting
SBA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Regulations that Exclude Faith-Based Organizations from Seven SBA Programs
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration invites public comment on a proposed rule designed to remove regulatory provisions that exclude certain faith-based organizations from seven business loan and disaster assistance programs. These programs include the Intermediary Lending Program (ILP), Business Loan programs (7(a), Microloan and 504 programs), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) program and Immediate Disaster Assistance
Dynamex is Retroactive: California Supreme Court’s Rejection of the Reasonable Reliance Exception Ignors Reality
HRWatchdog January 15, 2021 220 As those who have been following AB 5 know well, in April 2018, the California Supreme Court issued a monumental decision related to independent contractor classification. Now, the court has held that the Dynamex decision is retroactive, opening up California businesses to millions of dollars of liability. In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, the courtheld that whether a worker is an employee for purposes of the California Wage Orders is determined by
Chamber Seeks President & CEO to Succeed Harvey
The North Orange County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial leader to take the organization to its next phase of excellence in providing services of value to the business community in the North Orange County region. The ideal candidate should be passionate about the evolving mission of the Chamber and has the aptitude and attitude to re-envision and resign the chamber of the 21st century.Theresa Harvey, who has has led the organization for more than 15 years, is stepping down in June
SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative to Help Growing Entrepreneurs Opens for 2021 Recruitment
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2021 Emerging Leaders initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in underserved markets. Local area recruitment for the 2021 training cycle is currently underway at designated SBA District Offices. Interested small business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, class schedules and locations at www.sba.gov/emergingleaders, or by contacting their local SBA District Office. “I am proud of Emerging
Cal/OSHA Revises Guidance on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
By Matthew Roberts-January 15, 2021 Last year, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) approved emergency COVID-19 temporary standards, which became effective and enforceable on November 30, 2020. Under the standards, employers needed to take certain actions to safeguard the workplace from COVID-19, like creating and implementing a written COVID-19 prevention plan, planning to address and combat outbreaks, and following rules regarding employer-provided housing and
Cap-and-Trade Continues to Achieve Early Carbon Emissions Reductions While Generating Revenues for Climate and Air Quality Programs
As expected, auction results from California’s market-based cap-and-trade program have stabilized, allowing the state to propose an expenditure plan consistent with past years’ levels. Governor Newsom anticipates approximately $1.369 Billion through budget year 2021-22. The cap-and-trade expenditure plan proposes three categories of spending: 1) equity programs; 2) low carbon transportation and zero emission vehicle strategy; and 3) natural and working lands. A breakdown of this proposal is included in the
CalChamber Supports Launch of Irish Guide for Investing in California
By Susanne T. Stirling The California Chamber of Commerce joined a trade and investment roundtable with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland this week to celebrate the launch of Invest in California: A Guide for Irish Companies. AmCham Ireland launched its guide on January 13 in association with the Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco, Enterprise Ireland, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Roundtable host, AmCham Ireland’s 2021 President,
Who Qualifies for the Employee Retention Tax Credit
When the CARES Act was passed in March 2020, it included the ERTC as an option for financial relief for businesses. But companies could only take a PPP loan or the ERTC in the original bill. Congress has now changed this so companies can take advantage of both ERTC and PPP, and they even expanded the ERTC for 2021. In the first and second quarter of 2021, employers that meet the eligibility can receive a tax credit for up to $14,000 per employee. On top of the new ERTC credits that can be obtained in
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on
Lenders with $1 Billion or Less in Assets Will be Able to Submit First and Second Draw PPP Applications on Friday – Continuing Dedicated Access for Community-Based Lenders WASHINGTON– The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on
The State of American Business is Resilient
In the annual State of American Business speech today, U.S. Chamber CEO Tom Donohue outlined the path for a widespread economic recovery through a bold agenda of infrastructure investments, workforce reskilling, immigration reforms, and reinvigorating America’s global competitiveness. He also warned that excessive regulations and anti-competitive taxes would undermine the recovery. “In the face of significant challenges, including a global pandemic and an economic crisis, businesses have adapted to
California Allows Everyone 65 and Older to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
By Melody Gutierrez, Colleen Shalby Los Angeles Times California officials on Wednesday announced a major expansion of vaccination eligibility guidelines, allowing all residents 65 and older to more quickly qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations in response to new guidance from the Trump administration aimed at speeding up vaccine rollouts across the country. The move signals a fresh urgency to increase access to the vaccine amid surging caseloads. Officials in Orange County were the first to adopt the new
State Expects to Receive Surplus Revenue, But Sees Deficits on the Horizon
Despite enjoying a record $34 billion budget surplus and prudent reserves from burgeoning but one-time tax revenues, California budget officials expect to see fiscal deficits in the next three years, state Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler told business leaders during a California Chamber of Commerce webinar yesterday. These projections mean that it is critical to maintain funding reserves if the state wishes to preserve existing programs, and it means that the Legislature should not create new
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
Lenders with $1 Billion or Less in Assets Will be Able to Submit First and Second Draw PPP Applications on Friday – Continuing Dedicated Access for Community-Based Lenders The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on Tuesday,
COVID-19 vaccines to be administered at Disneyland, Orange County’s first ‘super’ distribution site
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 11, 2021) – In a vital step to help battle the spread of COVID-19, the County of Orange has established the first large Point-of-Dispensing (POD) site to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. “The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county’s first Super POD site – undertaking a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said acting Chairman Andrew Do, First District. “We
California Department of Public Health Seeks to Accelerate Vaccine Distribution
ByPreston Young-January 12, 2021 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued recommendations for accelerating the pace at which COVID-19 vaccines are distributed to Californians. Currently, the state’s population is divided into four prioritization groups which outlines when and who receives the vaccine. The CDPH’s most recent recommendations to local health departments and providers states that COVID-19 vaccines should be immediately administered to individuals in all tiers of Phase 1a.
Identifying New Export Markets for 2021
Every year, the U.S. Commercial Service helps thousands of U.S. companies export goods and services worth billions of dollars. Achieving your global sales goals is easier when you have current, reliable, actionable market intelligence. Learn the best way to approach your market intelligence search, using resources created by the export experts at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. You’ll find out which markets worldwide show the most demand – right now – for your
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma Says the Governor’s Budget Will Create Housing, Jobs, and a Gree
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma praised Governor Gavin Newsom for once again earmarking $500 million in state low-income housing tax credits to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTAC), which she chairs, and for doubling a program that offers critical tax incentives to California manufacturers. “Two thumbs up to Governor Gavin Newsom for allocating more funds in his budget to programs that work to finance critically needed low-income housing, retain and save jobs, and help reduce the
OC Supervisor Seat Left Vacant by Michelle Steel to be Filled With March 9 Election
By Alicia Robinson | arobinson@scng.com | The Orange County RegisterPUBLISHED: January 11, 2021 at 6:08 p.m. | UPDATED: January 12, 2021 at 11:31 a.m. The Orange County Board of Supervisors seat left empty after District 2’s representative Michelle Steel was elected to Congress is set to be filled by a special election March 9. The field could end up crowded. Four people had started the paperwork to get on the ballot as of Monday, Jan. 11; and two other people have publicly said they’re
Orange County Opens Coronavirus Vaccinations to Anyone 65 and Older
Any Orange County resident age 65 and older is now eligible to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, county health officials said Tuesday, Jan. 12. People age 75 and older – as well as city and county fire department personnel – were recently given preference by the OC Health Care Agency as it starts up the vaccination campaign’s second stage, Phase 1B. But after reviewing some alarming statistics on who is hospitalized and in intensive care because of COVID-19, the county’s vaccine task force late
Airline travelers to U.S. must pass COVID-19 tests under new rule effective Jan. 26
By Bloomberg,Jan. 12, 2021,2:45 PM The U.S. will require proof of a negative COVID-19 test before allowing visitors to fly into the country from other nations in an effort to help airlines regain at least some of their most lucrative international travel — a rule that airlines had lobbied for. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday that it approved the new anti-pandemic measure, which will take effect Jan. 26. It requires travelers to be tested within three days before leaving for
Wedding Ceremonies, Small Ones, Resume at Historic Orange County Courthouse
By Jeff Gritchen | jgritchen@scng.com | Orange County RegisterPUBLISHED: January 11, 2021 at 5:03 p.m. | UPDATED: January 12, 2021 at 3:25 p.m. For 99 days the Honda Center was the only place the County of Orange was marrying couples. From March 9 to Dec. 31, more than 11,000 couples were married outside the Anaheim venue, and 22,897 licenses were issued. With the start of the hockey season, County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen said his office had to find a new location. The new location ended up being
City of Fullerton Launches Survey on Hunt Library
The City of Fullerton is working with Arts Orange County and Heritage Future to revitalize the Hunt Library in order to provide literacy, arts and culture programming that will bring residents and visitors together in a beautiful place for inspiration, creativity, learning and social gathering. This survey is intended to help guide our program planning by collecting input from members of the community such as you. Your responses will help shape the plan. The survey should take a total of 15 minutes to
Several OC Cities Ask to Lower Housing Goals
By Alicia Robinson | arobinson@scng.com | The Orange County RegisterPUBLISHED: January 9, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. | UPDATED: January 11, 2021 at 12:37 p.m. As local governments finalize housing goals for the next eight years, four Orange County cities are trying to not only reduce the state-mandated number of new homes they must plan for, they’re proposing Santa Ana shoulder more of the county’s burden by taking a bigger number. It’s part of the every-eight-years process of the state projecting how many new
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter.
County to Open Super-PODS for Vaccine Distribution
The County of Orange is working on securing agreements with sites that are adequately sized to reach a daily goal of 7,500 persons vaccinated. Ultimately, there could be up to 5 Super Point Of Distributions (POD) sites within the County. Following State guidelines, the County is using a phased approach to vaccinations and distribution will be increased over time and based on available supplies. Currently, the phased approach is geared towards vaccinating critical and healthcare workers, to include
2021-2022 Orange County Delegation Committee Assignments Released
The 2021-2022 California Legislative Session launched on December 7th and included the swearing-in of four new members of the Orange County Delegation – Assembly Member Janet Nguyen (AD 72), Assembly Member Laurie Davies (AD 73), Senator Josh Newman (SD 29) and Senator Dave Min (SD 37). The Assembly and Senate have also released committee assignments. The Orange County Delegation assignments are included below. Of note, the Assembly Transportation Committee will see a new Chair in 2021 – Assembly
Governor’s Budget Proposes Economic Relief, No New Taxes
January 11, 2021Loren Kaye Nobody would have been surprised if Governor Newsom had presented his new state budget wearing a neck brace. The whiplash from budget boom to bust to recovery must have been intense. One year ago, while the country, and especially California, were flying high economically, the Governor presented a $222 billion budget with an $18 billion surplus. Three months later, the pandemic-fueled recession caused unemployment in California to quadruple, and retail sales cratered. The
SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First
Community Financial Institutions get dedicated access starting today WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal today at 9 am ET. SBA is continuing its dedicated commitment to underserved small businesses and to addressing potential access to capital barriers by initially granting PPP access exclusively to community financial institutions (CFIs) that typically serve these
California's Return to Work Webinar
On January 25-27, 2021, the California Workforce Association, in partnership with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the Employment Development Department, and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), will host a series of California’s Return to Work webinars to provide vital workplace safety information to businesses throughout California. The two-hour interactive session is designed to give employers and workforce professionals the latest information on
Learn more about the Economic Aid Act & PPP Relaunch
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses recover from declared disasters. The SBA’s Orange County / Inland Empire District office, in collaboration with SCORE, invites you to join us to learn more about the Economic Aid Act and the PPP Relaunch. In this webinar, we will cover the application process, required forms and guidance, and conduct a Q&A session for attendees.Please Join UsJanuary 12: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PSTJanuary 12: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PSTJanuary 13: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Federal COVID Law Includes Option to Offer Paid Sick Leave
By David Leporiere -January 8, 2021 I remember reading that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020. Do I need to pay anything to my employees who get sick with COVID 19 after the first of the year? The Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and the Expanded Family Medical Leave (EFMLA) that were mandated in the FFCRA did expire on December 31, 2020.Employer Choice However, the new COVID-19 relief package that was recently passed by Congress and
Governor Gives Preview of Business Recovery Plan
$575 Million More for Small Business Grant Program his week, Governor Gavin Newsom released a preview of his budget plan to help California businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Equitable Recovery for California Businesses and Jobs plan contains business and workforce recovery elements, including adding $575 million to the $500 million previously allocated for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg welcomed the
Newsom's State Budget Earmarks Billions in COVID-19 Help for Workers and Schools
Los Angeles Times By John Myers, Sacramento Bureau Chief Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a budget to the California Legislature on Friday that calls for a swift and expansive boost in the state government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, earmarking much of an unallocated tax revenue windfall for efforts to help workers and businesses, boost public health and speed up the reopening of public school classrooms. In all, the proposal dedicates more than $14 billion to coronavirus relief efforts in
Paycheck Protection Program Reopens January 11
On January 8, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and some existing PPP borrowers. The initial wave of loans issued on Monday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 13, will only be available to community financial institutions, but the PPP will open up to all eligible lenders shortly after.SBA has provided information for small business
US Trade Deficit Jumps to $68.1 Billion in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit jumped to $68.1 billion in November, the highest monthly deficit in 14 years, as a surge in imports overwhelmed a smaller increase in exports. The November gap between what America buys from abroad compared to what it sells abroad rose by 8% from the October deficit of $63.1 billion, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The increase reflected a 2.9% increase in imports of goods and services to $252.3 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis. That jump swamped a
COVID-19 Pandemic PTO Trends
Jessica Mulholland January 7, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, the importance of paid time off (PTO) for employees remains — despite some mixed feelings about actually using that PTO. The pandemic has changed how both employees and employers feel about benefits, according to benefits and absence management firm The Hartford, whose Future of Benefits Study polled U.S. workers and human resources benefit decision-makers in early March 2020 just before the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.,
CalChamber Asks Cal/OSHA to Delay Enforcing Emergency COVID-19 Rules
ByRobert Moutrie -January 7, 2021 The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to delay enforcement of the emergency COVID-19 rules. The emergency regulations went into effect on November 30, 2020, less than two weeks after the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to adopt them. They apply to all employers with employees working outside the home (except health care employers covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard) and were
California Water Outlook Trending Dry; Supply Depends on Rainy Season Outcome
By Valerie Nera It’s trending toward a dry water year. Long-range weather forecasts aren’t pointing to heavy precipitation in the coming months. However, forecasting weather is iffy. It is possible that a series of atmospheric rivers form to bring a deluge like the Miracle March storms in 1991, but it’s just as possible that scant rains fall the next couple of months, perhaps starting another drought cycle. The rainy season is November through March with December, January and February as the wettest
Governor’s Recovery Plan to Add $575 Million to Small Business Grant Program
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom released a preview of his budget plan to help California businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s Equitable Recovery for California Businesses and Jobs plan contains business and workforce recovery elements, including adding $575 million to the $500 million previously allocated for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg welcomed the Governor’s announcement on help for small businesses.
Hospitals Struggle to Keep Up in COVID-19 Hotspot California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is so swamped by coronavirus cases that the state has ordered those with room to accept patients from others that have maxed out on intensive care beds. The public health order issued late Tuesday is the latest attempt by authorities in the nation’s most populous state to confront a surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, a deteriorating situation that could worsen before it gets better, as gatherings during the recent holidays possibly accelerate cases. The
Newsom proposes $600 payments to Californians in need and extending COVID-19 eviction moratorium
By PATRICK MCGREEVY STAFF WRITER, LOS ANGELES TIMES JAN. 6, 2021, 10:10 AM, SACRAMENTO With a state law protecting California tenants from pandemic-related evictions expiring at the end of this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Wednesday to extend the protections and expedite distribution of $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance for low-income tenants. Newsom said the budget he was releasing Friday would include the rental assistance money and a $600 state stimulus check to low-income residents.
Governor’s Recovery Plan is Clear: Stop Increasing Taxes!
As discussed in my earlier blog this week, in September, Governor Newsom publicly expressed his opposition to new state tax increases. Yesterday, he unveiled his Equitable Recovery for California Businesses and Jobs, that proposes tax relief to small businesses, further emphasizing his message that increasing taxes is not on the agenda. The Equitable Recovery for California Businesses and Jobs plan contains business and workforce recovery elements, including adding $575 million to the $500 million
COVID dangers intensify: California now in ‘deep dark part of the tunnel,’ top health official says
As a new, highly infectious coronavirus variant appears in California, state health officials try to speed up vaccine distribution. California moved into a dangerous new phase of the coronavirus pandemic in the new year’s first week as besieged hospitals ran short of oxygen and the state’s COVID-19 cases rose to more than 2.4 million. Six cases involving the more infectious U.K. coronavirus strain have been reported in Southern California. Los Angeles’ mayor said Sunday that the city’s residents are
Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
What Small Businesses Need to Know About the New Pandemic Relief Package -- Changes to PPP and More As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans. Congress has also made changes to other programs –
NOCE Launches New Dual-Certificate Personal Care Aide (PCA) Program
New PCA Program Awards both Personal Care Aide and ESL for Workplace Preparation Certificates in Just 18 Weeks to Facilitate Quick Skill and Job Attainment North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) will launch a new dual-certificate Personal Care Aide (PCA) Program for the 2021 Spring Semester. Students enrolled will be awarded two certificates in just 18 weeks: Personal Care Aide Certificate and English as a Second Language (ESL) for Workplace Preparation, Advanced Certificate. Designed for English
Meet the Person Who Transformed Knott’s Berry Farm Into a Food Festival Venue
John Storbeck’s reinvention of the Buena Park theme park as a socially-distanced food festival venue kept thousands of employees working while serving hundreds of thousands of customers. By Brady MacDonald | bmacdonald@scng.com |PUBLISHED: January 4, 2021 at 6:49 a.m. | UPDATED: January 4, 2021 at 9:39 a.m. Jon Storbeck launched a series of successful outdoor food festivals that brought thousands of Knott’s Berry Farm employees back to work and safely entertained hundreds of thousands of people
2021 New Year, New Laws
JAMES W. WARD Goodbye, 2020, and good riddance! As we enter 2021, the new year brings several new employment-related laws that employers should be prepared for, including:New COVID-19 reporting and safety requirements, including AB 685 and Cal/OSHA’s new COVID-19 emergency regulations;The substantial expansion of the California Family Rights Act to cover all private employers with five or more employees;More changes to California’s worker classification law, AB 5;California’s new pay data
Applications for $500 Million in Grant Funding for Small Businesses Now Available
The first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is now open. On November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom and the State Legislature announced the allocation of $500 million available to small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is administered by California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). “Small business owners and our nonprofits
SBDC to Host Webinars on COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program
The State of California has announced its COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program to help small businesses located in California who have been affected by COVID-19.In response, the Small Business Development Center will host informational webinars to provide more information about the grant program, eligibility, what the funds can be used for, how to apply, and necessary documents.Webinars Occur at 11:00 AM Daily:Dec 31 – English/FarsiJan 2 – English/VietnameseJan 3 – English/KoreanJan 4 –
SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. To date, the SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provides working capital funds to small businesses, non-profits and
Trump Signs COVID Relief, Averts Federal Sshutdown
Associated Press: By JILL COLVIN, LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown. The deal also provides $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as an increase in food stamp benefits. The signing Sunday,
Fullerton School District Open Enrollment
Fullerton School District will hold its Open Enrollment for the 2021/2022 school year from January 11 to February 12, 2021. Open Enrollment provides an opportunity for parents to apply to have their children attend a school other than their school of residence. Interested parties may request an Intradistrict Transfer form at their school of residence. The Fullerton School District is located in northern Orange County, California and serves over 12,000 students in grades TK – 8th. The Fullerton School
Covered California 2021 Open Enrollment
2021 open enrollment for Covered California is here from November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021. If you would like to enroll, renew, or change plans, visit the Covered California website or call 1-800-300-1506.
