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TRUECARE™ NOW OFFERING COVID-19 VACCINES TO PATIENTS IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY AT OCEANSIDE and SAN MARCOS CLINICS

2/16/2021

Get COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered during Live Q&A with Dr. Marie Russell on Thursday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. PDT

San Marcos, CA - February 16, 2021 -- TrueCare™, a nonprofit health care provider in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties, is launching the new COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the TrueCare’s Loma Alta health center in Oceanside, CA starting on Tuesday, February 16.

Volunteers needed to support VA COVID vaccine scheduling

2/8/2021

One of VCC's top priorities in this pandemic is to assist local veteran/military serving programs find needed volunteers.

Right at Home Free CEU-WEBINAR Covid-19 and its Mental Health Impact

2/4/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the greatest public health disaster of the past hundred years. In addition to the tremendous loss of life and morbidity caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself, the mental health effects of the pandemic are only beginning to be understood. This program focuses on key aspects of the pandemic on older adults' mental health, including social isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidal behaviors. It also introduces the audience to the concept of prolonged grief and how societal aspects of the response to the pandemic have made prolonged grief likelier for older adults after the loss of a loved one. Healing milestones and factors that derail healing will be presented, along with strategies for preventing the detrimental effects of social isolation and loneliness.

Supervisor Jim Desmond COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Town-Hall

1/4/2021

Supervisor Jim Desmond will be hosting a Tele-Townhall on Thursday January 7, 2020 at 10:00 am to discuss details on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Register here!

Rep. Mike Levin Votes for COVID-19 Relief and Government Funding Legislation

12/21/2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) voted for bipartisan government funding legislation that includes nearly $900 billion in COVID-19 relief. The legislation includes $600 stimulus checks, a $300 per week increase in unemployment, $325 billion for small businesses, $32 billion for vaccine procurement and distribution, $82 billion for schools, and much more.

COVID-19 COSTS SR78 CORRIDOR CITIES MORE THAN 36,000 JOBS

11/5/2020

Impacts heavily concentrated in hospitality and retail sectors

The San Diego North Economic Development Council released a report outlining economic impacts of COVID-19 on the SR 78 Corridor. The council estimates that compared to 1 year ago, employment has fallen in the five SR 78 cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido) by an estimated 36,343 jobs.

October 16th, 2020

10/16/2020

You’re invited! COVID Smart™ is an online training program that teaches employees how to return to work as safely as possible and keeps them up to date regarding any changes or improvements to COVID-19 prevention practices. It is the only COVID-19 prevention training to be launched in partnership with the Association for Professionals in Control and Infection Prevention (APIC).

Vestra Labs Drive Through COVID-19 Testing, October 24th and 25th

10/14/2020

One of our newest members, Vestra Labs, is hosting a drive through COVID-19 test October 24th and 25th from 7 AM - 3PM. Vestra Labs is the leader in on-site testing services nationwide. They proudly serve Federal, State and Local agencies, NBA, MLB, Collegiate Athletes and staff, skilled nursing facilities, senior care centers, families, communities, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike with unparalleled testing solutions for combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual 2020 UC Riverside Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference

10/6/2020

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap - 9/23

9/25/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our weekly COVID-19 Business telebrief. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, and Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency, and Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Medical Consultant, Public Health Services, Health and Human Services Agency, for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the community about important COVID-19 topics.

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap - 9/10/20

9/11/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our weekly COVID-19 Business telebrief. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, and Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency, and Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Medical Consultant, Public Health Services, Health and Human Services Agency, for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the business community about important COVID-19 topics.

North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards

9/8/2020

On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need.

County of San Diego Business Revitalization and Assistance Grant Program

9/8/2020

A new program offers business owners in the unincorporated area up to $8,000 to help improve the front exteriors of their buildings; applications will be accepted Oct. 1–15, 2020.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has established the Business Revitalization and Assistance Grant Program, a grant initiative administered by Planning & Development Services that provides funding to small-business and commercial property owners in the unincorporated area of San Diego County to improve the front exterior of their buildings. For permanent upgrades such as painting, landscaping, lighting and the addition of outdoor dining or workspace, qualifying applicants can be awarded up to $8,000 (registered historic properties are eligible for a grant of up to $12,000). Grant funds will be provided as a reimbursement.

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap — 9/2/20

9/3/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our weekly COVID-19 Business telebrief. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency, and Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Medical Consultant, Public Health Services, Health and Human Services Agency, for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the community about important COVID-19 topics.

Compromise in Congress needed to save small business

9/1/2020

Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise to help our small businesses

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap - 8/26/20

8/26/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our weekly COVID-19 Business telebriefing. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency, and Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Medical Consultant, County of San Diego, for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the community about important COVID-19 topics.

SBDC ADVISORS HELPING THOUSANDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES NAVIGATE COVID-19, PIVOT, ADAPT AND ACCESS $96M IN DISASTER CAPITAL AND GRANTS

8/19/2020

Billions of Dollars Are Still Available from the CARES ACT Disaster Assistance APPLY Now

The Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) Provides FREE Business Advising and Training
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Low Interest No Payments for One Year https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
San Diego County Small Business Stimulus Grant Program Is Taking Applications
SDNEDC Escondido Business Grants
Encinitas Small Business Grants

Coming August 24: San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program

8/13/2020

To support San Diego County childcare providers offering essential services to local families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of San Diego, The San Diego Foundation, YMCA of San Diego County and Child Development Associates have launched the San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program.

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap - 8/12/20

8/13/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our weekly COVID-19 Business telebrief. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, and Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency, and Vince Nicoletti with the County’s Compliance Team, for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the community about important COVID-19 topics.

Temporary Parklet/Public Parking Modification Guidelines & Application

8/7/2020

The City of Oceanside has worked diligently on the guidelines for temporary parklets, or use of the street and/or street parking spaces for outdoor dining areas. The temporary parklet guidelines and application are now available on the City's website. The current Outdoor Expansion Guidelines have been updated to include details regarding parklet guidelines, regulations, submittal and insurance requirements and prohibitions. They have also updated the Outdoor Expansion Application to include a check box for a parklet proposal and additional indemnity/protection for the City. Each proposed parklet will be reviewed and analyzed on a case-by-case basis by the planning division. More details.

ReOpen Rally

8/7/2020

Business Sector Weekly Telebriefing Recap—8/5/20

8/6/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our COVID-19 Business telebrief today. A special thank you to our telebriefing guests, Gary S. Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer / Agency Representative, San Diego Office of Emergency Services, Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, Deputy Public Health Officer, Public Health Services, Health and Human Services Agency, and Dr. Thomas Coleman, Medical Director, Maternal, Child and Family Health, Health and Human Services Agency for joining us to help inform and answer questions for the community about important COVID-19 topics.

Rep. Mike Levin to Lead Virtual Town Hall with Local Census Official and USCD Epidemiologist

8/4/2020

San Juan Capistrano, CA – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual town hall Wednesday with Benita Cooper, a Partnership Specialist with a local Census Bureau office, and Dr. Kimberly Brouwer, a professor and infectious disease epidemiologist with the University of California, San Diego. They will discuss the importance of the 2020 Census, the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, and Rep. Levin’s work to provide relief for families and frontline workers.

How to Access Disaster Capital For Minority, Women, and Veteran Owned Businesses

8/4/2020

The San Diego Small Business Development Center will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday August 5, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for all minority owned businesses. This event is aimed at informing all minority business owners and entrepreneurs on some of the COVID-19 pandemic business relief resources available at the federal, state, and local level. SBDC will also share how they are able to help small businesses acquire capital and a variety of other services they offer. It is important to inform our minority owned businesses now more than ever on the different resources available to help their businesses during these challenging times.

Small Business Tele-Town Hall

7/22/2020

Please join CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Legislative Black Caucus for a tele-town hall on insurance issues and available resources for small businesses during COVID-19. With many businesses experiencing tremendous economic loss, it is imperative for you to have up to date information on services and resources. Experts from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Small Business Majority will join us virtually.