SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 8, 2020 – To help San Diego restaurants reach customers as they’ve shifted to delivery and takeout services during the coronavirus pandemic, Cox Media, the advertising sales division of Cox Communications, offers free television advertising to bring public awareness to those restaurants that remain open and ready to serve.
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented challenge for California’s businesses and residents. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom on March 4, 2020 declared a statewide State of Emergency. Californians were ordered to “shelter-in-place” shortly thereafter. Read More.
Over the past couple of weeks, the Oceanside Chamber has been working with a regional coalition of North County Chambers to ask Treasurer-Tax Collector, Dan McAllister to have late payment penalties waived for those that have been impacted by Covid-19 and were unable to make their property tax payments by the April 10th Deadline.
Oceanside’s Online Earth Month Celebration to Highlight Virtual Eco-tours, Art and Video Contests, At-home Activities, and More Oceanside, CA– The City of Oceanside’s Earth Month celebration has moved online this year, offering participants the opportunity to practice sustainability efforts while at home. The month-long celebration will include environmentally focused activities for all ages, art and video contests, and a virtual Earth Festival featuring local, environmentally-conscious businesses.
Scripps ranks No. 4 nationally and is only San Diego health care provider on list SAN DIEGO – Fortune Magazine has ranked Scripps Health No. 4 on its 2020 list of the nation's 40 Best Workplaces in Health Care. Scripps is the only San Diego-based health care provider to make this year’s list, published April 9 on Fortune’s website, fortune.com.
Using Facebook Messenger Chatbots to get orders online - no website or online store needed4/10/2020
Digital Hopper is providing free weekly training for local businesses, in collaboration with Mainstreet Oceanside. The training covers Selling Online for Local Business and is relevant for retail/products, services, and restaurants. The weekly live video 1-hour training is free and covers an important marketing tip, shows How To do it, and then has Q&A and troubleshooting. We also have a Facebook group where people can access past training, and get support throughout the week. This is all in aid of the coronavirus situation, and to help businesses stay in business.
The Family Theme Park Creates a LEGO® Version of the Famous Egg Rolling and Hunt Pastimes CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 9, 2020) –It’s springtime and egg hunts around the world have been canceled due to COVID-19 – even the traditional egg rolling event at the White House – but that didn’t stop the children who live in Miniland U.S.A. at LEGOLAND® California Resort in San Diego! The family theme park built for kids kept the time-honored springtime traditions alive by creating different LEGO® scenes on the White House lawn in its own LEGO version of Washington, D.C.
New diagnostic test delivers positive results in as little as 5 minutes SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health today announced the launch of the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for detecting the novel coronavirus at its five hospital campuses in San Diego County.
MiraCosta College has completed construction and close-out activities for the renovation of Building 500 at the San Elijo Campus. The general classroom building was reconfigured to provide new computer labs, active-learning classrooms, and building-wide upgrades.
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We are not charging any fees to business owners and our payment processing has 0 monthly fees. LATEST COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASES The San Diego County Department of Health posts late afternoon updates on confirmed cases in the County. As of this writing, there are 1454 confirmed cases in the County and 31 confirmed cases in Oceanside. The number of County COVID-19 deaths is now 31. Cases by City in the County are found here. To date, more than 20,000 tests have been administered to San Diegans, including 1,846 tests reported yesterday. The public is urged to contact your medical health provider if you are experiencing symptoms. Those without a doctor can call 211 for screening and resources. ![]() APRIL CRITICAL TIME The measures you are all taking are helping make an impact in stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Please continue to remain at home, except for essential needs. We will be over this crisis soon we and look forward to seeing Oceanside reenergized! FACE COVERINGS County and State officials are encouraging residents to start wearing facial coverings when leaving home for essential activities, such as grocery shopping, in addition to continuing to practice social distancing and hand washing. The face coverings can simply be a bandana, a scarf, or a turtleneck pulled up over your mouth and nose. These items can be washed and reused. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT HELPLINE We recognize that this is a difficult time for many. If you or someone you know is feeling depressed, anxious, or isolated, please call the County’s Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724- 7240 to speak with an experienced counselor, who can also provide you with a referral to meet your needs and help determine eligibility. This is free and available 24 hours a day. CITY CLOSURES City beaches, parking lots west of the railroad tracks, in the Harbor, and at City parks are closed. Skateparks, playgrounds and picnic areas are closed. These closures are being enforced with education first, then citation if absolutely necessary. Please continue to heed all closures to help flatten the curve. Closure map. People are asked to exercise in their neighborhoods. HOMELESS RESOURCES San Diego County has secured 2,026 hotel rooms throughout the County to isolate people who have potential COVID-19 symptoms and people who are vulnerable and have no place to live. Of the 1,585 rooms for County Public Health Services use, 160 are occupied. Of the 441 rooms assigned to the Regional Task Force on the Homeless, 190 are being occupied by 314 people who are at higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19, as of April 7, 2020. The Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) travels alongside a Social Worker, and the County has supplied a Public Health Nurse to screen people for any symptoms and provide sheltering options for vulnerable people who may be impacted. FOOD RESOURCES / ASSISTANCE WITH RENT/BILLS Each day, new resources are coming together to help those in need in the community. Please check frequently on the City’s COVID-19 resource page or call 211 for assistance. ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES CONTINUE There are many ways to continue to do business with the City online or via phone. Street sweeping is continuing without enforcement through the month of April. Sweepers will proceed through your neighborhood on off days, so people will not be alarmed and try to run out to move their car. If you can move it, that helps us keep the streets clean, but if not, it’s understandable during the “stay at home” orders. We’re still out here—clearing storm drains, performing online Library story times, answering service calls, and providing clean water. Call Oceanside Customer Care if we can help at 760-435-4500 or get the City app. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS CONTINUE City Council meetings are closed to the public due to the Health Order, but citizens may watch and participate online. The next meeting is Wednesday April 8 at 5:00 p.m. You may sign up to receive emailed agendas and minutes here or review the meeting agenda here. SUPPORT OCEANSIDE BUSINESSES Please continue to support our local businesses in any way you can. The Oceanside GIS team created a map of local restaurants that remain open. Businesses needing loans and workers’ needing assistance can find resources here. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When seeking Oceanside-specific answers related to COVID-19 regulations, please see the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ list. DONATE We are all in this together. If you are a business or individual with some resources to offer, we created this page to link those resources to non-profit agencies that need them in our community. Local COVID-19 donation needs. STAY CONNECTED As we navigate the ever-changing orders during this public health emergency, it’s important to stay connected. Sign up for City news here. New information is published concurrently on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for doing your part to help diminish Coronavirus in our region. MiraCosta College could soon be manufacturing thousands of face masks, hundreds of face shields, and scores of decontamination boxes as part of a statewide effort to ramp up production of personal protective devices (PPEs) in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, April 6, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Scripps Health in San Diego to donate 900 pairs of safety goggles to protect health care professionals on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to funding, mortgage servicers instructed to offer deferred or reduced mortgage payments for up to 6 months WASHINGTON - President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law last Friday, providing much needed assistance to the American people as the country works diligently to combat COVID-19. Thanks to the President’s leadership, families and communities across the country will immediately feel the impact of this relief package as the federal government works to make these funds available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When seeking Oceanside-specific answers related to COVID-19 regulations, please see the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ list. LATEST COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASES The San Diego County Department of Health posts daily late afternoon updates on confirmed cases in the County. Through Saturday, April 4, 2020, there were 1209 confirmed cases in the County and 29 confirmed cases in Oceanside. These reports are also listed on the City of Oceanside COVD-19 webpages, along with a specific-to-Oceanside graph. Transportation Corridor Agencies’ Chief Executive Officer Michael Kraman Announces His Retirement4/7/2020
Irvine, CA (April 3, 2020) – Following a long career of public service and leadership, Michael A. Kraman, CEO of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), has informed the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) and Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) Boards of Directors of his decision to retire from the position; he has committed to stay on board until an interim CEO can be named. As CEO, Kraman focused on the strategic planning and operations to manage and improve California’s largest network of toll roads – State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261.
BEACH CLOSURE
The City of Oceanside has determined that a full beach closure is necessary to enforce the San Diego County Health Order dated April 2, 2020. Oceanside Beaches are ordered closed to the public for all activities, including water activities such as surfing, effective midnight tonight, April 3, 2020, until further notice. The Strand will also be closed for walking/driving, except to residents living there in order to access their property. Oceanside beach parking lots are already closed. ![]() Please join RDM Management Group, Rady Center of Executive Development (CED) & our Strategic Business Partners for this Complimentary Online Leadership Strategy Series Hosted by Richard D. Marks of RDM Management Group CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 3, 2020) – As families search for fun, educational activities for their kids to do during their time at home due to the Coronavirus, LEGOLAND® California Resort has created an online site that is filled with instructional videos and activities that promote learning, creating and play. Through the Resort’s website, kids and families can access the new fun-filled site called “LEGOLAND Building Challenge”.
April is Critical Time to “Flatten the Curve”
The City of Oceanside wants to emphasize how critical it is that we collectively follow the stay at home order, except for essential needs, throughout the month of April. If you do need to go out for groceries/supplies, here are some tips for protecting yourself and others while picking up what you need. Taking breaks outside for air and exercise is fine, but that means avoiding any unnecessary travel to do so. Take a walk or run in your own neighborhood, while maintaining physical distance from others. There are no group activities. Many activities at home are listed by age at living well at home. New MiraCosta College Podcast Brings Students and Faculty into Discussions on Various Topics4/3/2020
MiraCosta College professors Sean Davis and Curry Mitchell have created a new podcast that places students and faculty into dialogue with each other about issues impacting teaching and learning in community colleges.
BEGINNING TOMORROW: Federal government offering first-come, first-serve loans of up to $10 million for small employers
Governor Newsom announces $50 million in loan guarantees for small businesses that may not be eligible for federal relief Governor joins Bitwise Industries in announcing OnwardCa.org, a platform connecting COVID-19 displaced workers with over 70,000 job opportunities in critical industries State is also allowing small businesses to defer payment of sales and use taxes of up to $50,000, for up to 12 months |
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