The federal eviction moratorium expired on Saturday putting in jeopardy millions of Americans who are behind on their rent. This has worried many who believe this also applies to California. But Governor Gavin Newsom extended the moratorium through September and also landlords can apply to recoup back rent. Congress allocated $45 billion, only $3 billion […]
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Struggling small businesses impacted by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for the City’s new $1 million COVID-19 Small Business Financial Aid Program. The City Council officially approved the program at their last meeting on Jan. 28. Qualifying businesses will be provided with a zero percent $10,000 loan that will be forgiven if the business stays […]
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The City of Palm Springs announced Monday a new COVID-19 Financial Aid Hotline to help local businesses impacted by the pandemic. The hotline is available to assist business owners with completing the application for federal PPP and the state’s Small Business Grant Relief Program. The hotline is available seven days a week at (760)323-8273 or […]
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On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced additional aid for businesses struggling because of the pandemic during a somber update on COVID cases surging across the state. He warned the surge could bring on more restrictions in the coming days, “We have to be more mindful than ever about the economic impact and consequences of these […]
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As Coachella Valley continues to combat the rise in Covid-19 cases, local organizations are providing relief to farmworkers who have been facing economic hardship. NBC Palm Springs spoke to a farmworker receiving the aid, and to one of the local organizations who helped make this happen. In the eastern part of the Coachella Valley, 50 […]
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved an inaugural automatic aid agreement between the Riverside County Fire Department and the San Diego County Fire Authority, under which each agency will be expected to lend a hand during wildfires and other emergencies within a few miles of the county line. In a 5-0 vote […]
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A new round of funding for Riverside County small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will come available Monday, and sole proprietorships will now have access to the grants, having previously been excluded. “We want to help as many businesses as possible,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel said. “Expanding the eligibility criteria … will […]
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Airports in Riverside County will receive more than $11.1 million in government aid to help respond to plunging demand created by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday. The airport receiving the most funding in the region is Palm Springs International with $11 million; Jacqueline Cochran Regional […]
