Editor’s Note: This page will be updated as information becomes available City Cases Reported by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Arcadia 17 April 7 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 22 new deaths and 550 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including one additional case in…
The County of Los Angeles is providing residents and their families with resources throughout the COVID-19 crisis that address financial stressors. Resources for Employees and Employers Unemployment Insurance: File at ca.gov/unemployment or (800) 300-5616. EDD WorkShare Program for Employers: Information and Application for Employers. Phone number for Employers: (916) 464-3343. Phone number for Employees: (916) 464-3300. Employer Assistance…
Governor Gavin Newsom Monday announced the establishment of the Los Angeles Surge Hospital, a temporary facility in Los Angeles that will expand access to additional beds and expand ICU capacity for patients who contract COVID-19. Dignity Health and Kaiser Permanente will partner with the State of California and the County of Los Angeles to open…
Seniors and other drivers can avoid required office visit for renewal during COVID-19 pandemic The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that seniors with an expiring driver license will receive a 120-day extension in the mail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, those with safe driving records whose last DMV visit was 15 years ago will not…
Per additional guidance from local, state, and federal public health officials, the City of Arcadia is encouraging all residents to wear face coverings when outside the home conducting essential activities, like going to the grocery store or caring for family members, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This recommendation does not substitute existing guidance…
The Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA) recently met and decided to postpone the annual Patriotic Festival and Fireworks Display, originally planned for late June, due to COVID-19 concerns and the County of Los Angeles Public Health’s “Safer at Home” order. Although the event may look different and be at a different time this year, DAIA…
Business resources page available on city website As small businesses across the country are grappling with the current and potential impacts associated with COVID-19, the City of Arcadia is continuing to track the latest developments from local, state, and federal agencies. Of critical importance, the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American…
The County of Los Angeles is partnering with cities across the county to develop a network of drive-up, mobile testing sites. They are also helping increase resources for local health centers that have begun testing for COVID-19, and are integrating them into the countywide network. To find out if you’re eligible for a test and…
Small businesses may defer up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability for 12 months Governor Newsom has announced a new relief effort that gives all businesses with less than $5 million in annual taxable sales the ability to defer payment on up to $50,000 in sales and use tax liability without incurring any penalties…
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article mistakenly stated that Methodist hospital has no COVID-19 patients. Methodist has treated COVID-19 patients. ‘The testing process has been an ongoing challenge at all levels’ – Huntington Hospital By Terry Miller First, it was the massive Jacob Javits Center in New York which was converted to a…
