LEGAL ALERT FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY BUSINESSES

Gov. Newsom Orders Closures Statewide

In response to the growing spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the immediate closure of indoor businesses. According to his statement released Monday, July 13, all indoor dining, bars, movie theaters, and family entertainment centers must close immediately, statewide. For counties on the watch list, including Riverside County and San Bernardino County, the following sectors will need to move outdoors or close:

· Gyms and Fitness Centers

· Places of Worship

· Indoor Protests

· Offices for Non-Critical Business

· Personal Care Services: Hair Salons, Barbers, Nail Salons, Massage Services, Tattoo Parlors

· Indoor Malls

The SBEMP Employment & Labor Department recognizes this is a difficult time for all, and is ready to assist those readjusting their business operations. For further questions or guidance, please contact our Labor & Employment Department at (760) 322-2275.

Notice from Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce:

State Orders Closure of Indoor Dining and Other Indoor Activities in Riverside County

On July 1, Governor Newsom ordered the closure of indoor dining and activities in 19 counties, including Riverside County. Restaurants and other indoor attractions identified by the state must cease indoor operations immediately for at least 3 weeks until permitted to resume by the State and County. Businesses ordered to cease indoor operations include:

These are not effective immediately. We anticipate they may go into effect late tomorrow or Friday.

More details are available at covid19.ca.gov.

Click here to read The Desert Sun Article

Press Conference Video

Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund

The Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund is a collaborative effort to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations significantly impacted by COVID. In response to the pressure COVID has placed on our nonprofits, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved $5 million in CARES funding to establish the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund. Operating grants will be awarded to organizations to assist with their operating expenses and costs associated with loss of revenue due to the outbreak.

The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) was awarded the funds to administer, in partnership with the Riverside County Homeless Solutions and Workforce Department and the Inland Empire Funder’s Alliance.

Grants range from $2,500 – $10,000

Opening Date: July 1, 2020

Closing Date: July 31, 2020

Need more info? Download the Portal Guide

Download Grant Guidelines

Apply for the Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund

Return to Application in Progress

Download the required Safe Reopening Plan Form

For help with applying, register for our online information sessions:

July 2, 4:00pm, July 9, 12:00pm or July 16, 5:00pm.

If you cannot attend, all sessions will be recorded and uploaded on the website.

Contact Riverside County:

Organizations are encouraged to contact IECF staff at any time should they have questions about their application. Because IECF offices are currently closed, the best way to reach staff with general questions and inquiries about the Fund is through rivconpaf@iegives.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR

Or copy and paste this url in your browser:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8842197051468431375

May 27, 2020

Coachella Valley COVID-19 Testing Sites

Desert Oasis Healthcare, 275 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs – Drive-up screening for Desert Oasis HMO patients only. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Desert AIDS Project, 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs – Anyone who thinks they might be suffering from COVID-19 should call (760) 992-0407 for information and the opportunity to talk to DAP clinician about their symptoms.

Cathedral City Public Library – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is at 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City.

Indio – Riverside County Fairgrounds, in parking lots 5 and 5A off of Arabia Street (between Highway 111 and Dr. Carreon Boulevard, Indio) – Drive-thru testing, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. By appointment only. Appointment times are discussed when residents call the toll-free number at 800-945-6171.

Desert Hot Springs – Lozano Community Center, 12-800 West Arroyo, Desert Hot Springs. Tuesday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.,

Mecca – Mecca Boys & Girls Club, 91391 66th Ave., Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Appointments can be made online by going to https://lhi.care/covidtesting or those without internet access can call 888-634-1123.

Grace Garner

May 22, 2020

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ORDERS REFUNDS OF PREMIUMS

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to refund premiums for March and April, and May if Shelter in Place restrictions continue.  These refunds must be refunded no later than August 2020.  The Commissioner’s Order applies to the following impacted CA policyholders:

You maybe be able to obtain some relief based on this order.  If so, make certain that you will be receiving such a refund.  If you have questions or need assistance on COVID related insurance coverage issues, contact SBEMP attorney Bruce Bauer at (760)322-2275.    

Bruce Bauer