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Community Development Newsletter, January 26, 2021

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Community Development Newsletter, December 31, 2020

Applications Now Available for $500 Million in Grants for Small Businesses

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Community Development Newsletter, December 7, 2020

Regional Stay-at-Home Order Goes Into Effect

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The State of California issued a new Regional Stay-at-Home Order that is triggered when a region falls below 15% remaining ICU capacity. The County of Ventura is in the Southern California region, a region that includes the following counties: Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Friday evening, the California Department of Public Health reported that the Southern California region’s ICU capacity dropped to 13.2%, thereby triggering the new Stay-at-Home Order in Ventura County. These changes went into effect at midnight on December 6, 2020.

Community Development Newsletter, November 17, 2020

County of Ventura Moves Back to Purple Tier

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The State of California announced yesterday that the County of Ventura would move back to Tier 1 – the Purple Tier, joining 40 other counties, after the daily case rate doubled in the last ten days. Governor Newsom “pulled the emergency brake” after the State experienced the fastest increase in cases since the beginning of the pandemic. These changes will go into effect at midnight on November 17, 2020.

Community Development Newsletter, October 6, 2020

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Ventura County Moves to Tier 2 – Red Tier
California 4 Tier Grid

The County of Ventura has moved to Tier 2, the RED tier, on the State’s four tier reopening system. In order to move into the red tier, the County’s average case rate had to drop below 7 per 100,000 and positivity rates had to be below 8% for two weeks. The County must remain in tier 2 for a minimum of three weeks before it is allowed to move to Tier 3. Some of the changes in activities and businesses allowed are listed below.

Community Development Newsletter, September 21, 2020

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Topics: FAQ Updates, Farmworker Assistance Deadline,
Upcoming Webinars, and Other News

Community Development Newsletter, August 28, 2020

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Topics: New Blueprint for a Safer Economy Unveiled, Salons, Barbershops and Malls Can Reopen Indoor Services Beginning Monday, August 31

Community Development Newsletter, August 14, 2020

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Topics:  Construction Continues Amid Coronavirus–Development Projects Overview 2020, Yogurt Creations Opens in Oxnard, Business Tax Certificate Copy Free of Charge, Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Available, Apply for Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion, FREE COVID-19 Walk-Up Testing in Oxnard, Redouble Your Efforts to Slow the Spread of COVID-19, Organized or Recreational Team Sports Activities

Community Development Newsletter, July 30, 2020

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Topics: New Billboard Lofts Bring Opportunity to Downtown, Cottage Urgent Care Now Open, Offers and Discounts for Small Businesses, Apply for $80 Million in Tax Credit, Apply for Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion, Only 10 Days Left to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program, Deadline August 8th, Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Community Development Newsletter, July 23, 2020

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Topics:   Hair and Nail Salons, Barbershops, and Other Personal Services Can Reopen by Working Outdoors–City Approval of Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion Required,  Gyms, Fitness Centers, and Worship Services Can Reopen Outdoors–City Approval of Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion Required, Apply for Temporary Outdoor Business Expansion, Bars that Serve Food and Wineries May Open Outdoor Operations, Mitigating Risk in the Workplace During COVID-19, Paycheck Protection Program Deadline August 8

Community Development Newsletter, July 14, 2020

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Topics: State Issues Closing of Specified Indoor Industries and Activities, Effective Immediately to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Community Development Newsletter, July 9, 2020

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Topics: City of Oxnard Makes it Easier for Restaurants to Expand Outdoor Dining, Eviction Moratorium Extended, Paycheck Protection Program Reopened Deadline August 8, Purchase Personal Protection Equipment from California Manufacturers, Now Open!

Community Development Newsletter, July 2, 2020

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Topics: State Issues Guidance on Business Sectors to Close Effective Immediately, Deadline for Business Assistance Grant Program July 8, Ventura County Beaches Closed 4th of July Weekend Gatherings Prohibited to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Community Development Newsletter, June 24, 2020

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Topics: Apply Now for Business Assistance Grant Program; Apply for County of Ventura Pandemic Rental Assistance Now through July 1; Movie Theaters Permitted to Reopen; State of California Now Requires Face Coverings in Public and Shared Spaces

Community Development Newsletter, June 18, 2020

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Topics: Personal Services, Movie Theaters, Wedding Ceremonies Permitted with Restrictions; Apply for Ventura County Business Assistance Grant June 24-July 8; State of California Now Requires Face Coverings in Public Spaces; County of Ventura Pandemic Rental Assistance Applications Accepted Now Through July 1; SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan Portal for All Eligible Applicants

Community Development Newsletter, June 11, 2020

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Topics: County of Ventura Pandemic Rental Assistance, County of Ventura Business Assistance Grant Program Update, Ventura County Health Department Issues Modified Health Order that Allows for Reopening of Additional Sectors Effective June 12, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

Community Development Newsletter, June 4, 2020

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Topics: Shopping Malls Permitted to Reopen, County of Ventura $20 Million Business Grants and Rental Assistance Program, Eviction Moratorium Extended Through July 28, Apply Now Paycheck Protection Program Ending Soon, Assistance with Status of Small Business Administration Loans, Business Restructure or Closure?

Community Development Newsletter, May 28, 2020

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Topics: Hair Salons & Barber Shops Permitted to Reopen,  City of Oxnard Allows Expanded Outdoor Dining,  Community Development Serving Our Community with Online and Remote Permit Systems, Resources for Masks, Sanitizer, Shields and Gloves

Community Development Newsletter, May 21, 2020

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Topics:  Dine-In Restaurants and In-Store Retail Permitted to Reopen in Ventura County, County of Ventura COVID-19 Hotline Flyer, City of Oxnard Assists Businesses with Emergency Director Order, Alcoholic Beverage Control Fourth Notice of Regulatory Relief, Register Your Business at vcreopens.com

Community Development Newsletter, May 14, 2020

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Topics: More Businesses Permitted to Reopen in Ventura County, Register Your Business at vcreopens.com, Paycheck Protection Program Accepting Applications Through June 30, Prepare to Reopen, Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, No Cost COVID-19 Testing for All Community Members, Federal, State and Local Relief Packages

Community Development Newsletter, May 8, 2020

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Topics: Starting Stage 2 of Reopening Plan, Webinar for Oxnard Employers and Self-Employed, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Available to U.S. Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic, Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Property Tax Relief for Residences and Businesses; Worker’s Comp Benefits for Workers Who Contract COVID-19 During Stay at Home Order  

Community Development Newsletter, April 30, 2020

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Topics: Governor Newsom Announces 4 Stages to Reopen, Eviction Moratorium Order, Great Plates Delivered: Home meals for seniors, Federal, State and Local Relief Packages, Pivoting Your Business, Stay Connected With Your Customers

Community Development Newsletter, April 23, 2020
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Topics: Ventura County Public Health Stay Well at Home Order Updated,   Senate and House Pass $484 Billion COVID-19 Aid, President Expected to Sign the Legislation – Expands Small Business Loan Program, Insurance Companies to Refund Premiums to Drivers and Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency, City of Oxnard Gives Businesses Temporary Relief from Certain Zoning Ordinance Restrictions, Key take-aways from webinars

Community Development Newsletter, April 16, 2020
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Topics: Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program, U.S. Small Business Administration Unable to Accept New Applications, Assistance for Oxnard Residents to File a Claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to Assist Self-Employed, Independent Contractors and Gig Workers, Emergency Director Orders, Disaster Relief Assistance Funding to Provide Financial Support for Immigrant Workers Affected by COVID-19

Essential Businesses Required to Post “Social Distancing Protocol”, April 10, 2020

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Special Edition: Resources for Workers during Coronavirus Emergency Newsletter, April 9, 2020
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Topics: Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, Unemployment Benefits, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Food Pantries, Temporary Moratorium on Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent for Residential and Commercial Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, Mortgage Payment 90-Day Grace Period, Apply for Waiver for Late Property Tax Fees, Relief Funds for Restaurants Workers, Job Opportunities, Utility Information, Tax Filing Extension, Grants Available for Individuals, 805 UndocuFund, Scam Alerts

Community Development Newsletter, April 2, 2020
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Topics: Coronavirus Relief Bill, The CARES Act, Provides Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses, Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Loan Advance, SBA Debt Relief, SBA Express Bridge Loans, Modified Ventura County Public Health Order, Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen’s Message to the Community Re Coronavirus, Temporary Moratorium on Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent for Residential and Commercial Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, Every Day is Takeout Day! Support Oxnard Restaurants, FAQs on COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses, New COVID-19 Business, Non-Profit, Self-Employed and Employee Webinar Series, 2020 Oxnard Salsa Festival Cancelled

Community Development Newsletter, March 26, 2020
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Topics: Coronavirus Business Tips, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notice of Regulatory Relief, Companies Looking to Hire, Defining Critical Jobs During the Coronavirus Crisis, New CDC Emergency Loans, WEV Works Webinar Series

Community Development Newsletter, March 19, 2020
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Topics: Ventura County Health Officer Order, No Evictions in Oxnard, Planning and Building Implements Remote Access, Planning Checking Services Continue, Inspections Conducted on an As Needed Basis, Economic Development Collaborative COVID-19 Business Resource Guide, Franchise Tax Board Extension to File, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) for COVID -19

Notice to Property Owners, March 19, 2020
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Topic: No Evictions Order