Dear Residents,
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County and would like to share the following updates with the community:
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We’re HereAlthough City Hall is closed for the weekend, the City Council and City staff are monitoring communications from various government agencies and the public and will continue to share information with residents. A webpage with coronavirus updates, resources and information on local closures is continuously being updated at rpvca.gov/coronavirus
Stay connected and get updates from the City by subscribing to the Breaking News listserv at rpvca.gov/notify
COVID-19 Community Updates are distributed Monday through Friday, though any major announcements over the weekend will be shared with the community.
Be sure to also follow the City on Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
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PVPUSD Return to School FAQs and Town Hall VideoThe Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the district’s reopening plans, which were discussed at the July 27 Town Hall Meeting for School Reopening Planning.
?Read the FAQs at pvpusd.net/FAQs
?Watch video of the July 27 Town Hall at youtu.be/SQheVlpEbz |
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Covered California Extends Special Enrollment Deadline to August 31Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, Covered California is giving consumers additional time to sign up for health care coverage during the pandemic by extending the current special-enrollment deadline to the end of August.
Covered California initially responded to the COVID-19 emergency by opening the health insurance exchange to any eligible uninsured individuals who needed health care coverage from March 20 to June 30, which was then extended to July 31.
The most recent data shows that 231,040 people have signed up through Covered California for health care coverage between March 20 and July 25, which is more than twice the number who signed up during the same time last year.
For more information, visit coveredca.com.
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DMV Encourages Renewing License Online, Expands EligibilityThe California Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging eligible Californians to renew their driver’s license online – including drivers whose temporary extensions expire July 31.
As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV issued temporary extensions to California drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license expiring between March and July 2020. While that extension expires today, nearly all of these drivers can still avoid a trip to a DMV field office by renewing their license online – even if their renewal notice states an office visit is required.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed executive orders waiving in-person renewals for eligible driver’s license and identification cardholders who had reached their maximum of out-of-office renewals. With that wavier in effect for the length of California’s State of Emergency or until modified, nearly all California drivers younger than age 70 are eligible to renew their license online or by mail.
Some drivers, including Californians applying for a REAL ID for the first time, still must visit a field office to complete their transaction. The DMV strongly encourages REAL ID applicants to fill out the online application and upload the required documents before their office visit. The DMV has issued automatic one-year extensions to drivers age 70 and older with expiring licenses.
Learn more at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-encourages-renewing-license-online-expands-eligibility/ |
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Reminder for Places of WorshipL.A. County understands how central people’s faith is to their identity. Religion is an important source of strength, comfort and community to millions of L.A. County residents, especially in the midst of the very trying COVID-19 health crisis.
For the health and safety of both worshippers and the wider community, L.A. County reminds all residents that religious services can continue to take place outdoors with face coverings and physical distance.
L.A. County is grateful to those religious institutions that are adhering to the Health Officer Order, and who have found ways to worship that do not put the wider community at risk. Americans’ basic right to worship and the public’s right to be protected from this deadly disease need not be in opposition.
To view California's COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies, visit https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship.pdf |
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Application Window to Reopen for Grants of up to $15,000 for Small BusinessesNext week, applications for the third round of funding from the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund will open for small businesses, nonprofits and micro-entrepreneurs facing unprecedented health and economic challenges due to COVID-19. Applications may be submitted for the third round of funding August 3 – August 7.
The L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund aims to distribute: 1) $5,000 grants to micro-entrepreneurs and 2) $15,000 grants to non-profits and small businesses. Grants will be distributed through an equitable lottery system, to ensure equitable access to capital across various demographics in the Los Angeles region.
Register for an upcoming webinar to learn more about eligibility and deadlines at lacovidfund.org/events.
Access a full list of local partners providing technical assistance by visiting the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund website. For more information, visit lacovidfund.org. |
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L.A. County Animal Care and Control Waives Adoption Fees in AugustThe Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving cat and dog adoption fees for the month of August. The department is hoping to get more animals out of its care centers and into homes. This waiver does not include license and trust fees. For more information, visit animalcare.lacounty.gov. |
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Free Virtual Art Classes for Older AdultsDiscover the healing properties of art therapy with free virtual art classes for older adults presented by BlueSea Care every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at bit.ly/2X7doqz
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 310-544-5260 or parks@rpvca.gov. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's Risk Manager at 310-544-5331, adarequests@rpvca.gov,
30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation. |
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Rep. Lieu Introduces Bill to Help Businesses Keep Employees and Customers Safe During PandemicToday, South Bay Rep. Ted Lieu introduced the Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act, which would direct the Small Business Administration to allow COVID-19-related emergency loans to be used to cover health and safety business improvements. The bill, which is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Ed Case (D-HI), Kathleen Rice (D-NY), would enable Economic Injury Disaster Loan borrowers to purchase items that ensure the health and safety of employees and customers in light of the pandemic. Rep. Lieu previously sent a letter with 27 Members of Congress to the SBA asking to address this issue.
Read more at: https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-introduces-bill-help-businesses-keep-employees-and-customers
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Alert SouthBay Community Survey #3The Alert SouthBay cities, including Rancho Palos Verdes, want to hear from you about your COVID-19 concerns and what kind of information you need and care about most. Take a moment to fill out a quick survey at the following link: surveymonkey.com/r/FMY7PY |
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New Temporary Special Use Permit for RPV BusinessesThe Community Development Department has developed a new Temporary Special Use Permit (TSUP) to assist Rancho Palos Verdes businesses with the opportunity to provide limited outdoor operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A TSUP will allow for outdoor operations on sidewalks and parking lots for: - Restaurants
- Fitness centers
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Personal care services, such as nail salons, massage, and tattoo parlors
A TSUP will be processed administratively without a filing fee, public notification, or appeal process that is typically required for a standard Special Use Permit. For a complete list of operational requirements and permit limitations, please see the TSUP application at bit.ly/3gcLFME. For questions regarding the application or submittal requirements, please contact the Planning Division at 310-544-5228 or send an email to the Planning Division at planning@rpvca.gov. |
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Get Outdoors and Go on an Adventure with Agents of Discovery!July is Park and Recreation Month! To celebrate, the City has teamed up with the California Park & Recreation Society and the Agents of Discovery mobile educational gaming platform to promote safe and healthy outdoor adventures and self-guided activities. RPV is one of 30 agencies participating in the Parks Make Life Better Campaign, which encourages young explorers, or “Agents,” to visit as many participating locations as possible to earn real-life and digital rewards. Although the campaign runs through July, the game is so popular in RPV, the City plans to continue to offer it through at least August.
Kids and their families can participate by downloading the Agents of Discovery app to access free “Missions” (games) at each of the participating locations. Missions are completed by solving educational “Challenges” (questions) created by the site’s interpreters in order to learn about local ecosystems, culture, and history.
To download the free Agents of Discovery app, go to Google Play or the App Store. Once downloaded, find the participating site’s Mission within the app and hit “Play” before you head out. No WiFi connectivity is required to download or play the Missions. |
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CasesAs of July 31, there are 188,481 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Los Angeles County (population 10.17 million), including the South Bay, so the public should not think one location is safer than another and everyone should be aware and practice physical distancing. The total includes 222 cases in Rancho Palos Verdes (population 41,731), 74 in Palos Verdes Estates (population 13,190), 31 in Rolling Hills Estates (population 8,066), five in Rolling Hills (population 1,874), and seven in the unincorporated areas of the Peninsula. Countywide, 4,621 people have died.
According to the Department of Public Health, 12 deaths have been reported in Rancho Palos Verdes. The City extends its deepest condolences to the families of these residents.
For a list of cases broken down by city, demographic characteristics, and settings, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
For an interactive dashboard with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death data by community, poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity visit: http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard/
An interactive dashboard of COVID-19 cases in the South Bay maintained by the City of Torrance is available at bit.ly/2XB1fv1. The dashboard reflects information sourced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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