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ACCTION NEEDED to safeguard your private data from government agencies OPPOSE - SB 1276

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:28:00 GMT

OPPOSE - SB 1276 On behalf of the above coalition, we respectfully oppose SB 1276, which represents an unprecedented encroachment into consumer privacy and would be a reversal of California's leadership and direction on privacy over the last decade. While the bill espouses laudable goals of mobility planning and integration, equitable access, and safety, all of these goals can be accomplished without violating or circumventing existing laws protecting consumer privacy, contrary to what t [...]

Paid COVID sick leave returns after Governor Newsom signs bill

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:16:00 GMT

Many California workers will be eligible for COVID-19 supplemental sick leave under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that extends the paid time off through the beginning of this fall.Here’s what to know about Assembly Bill 84.Who does this cover?The new law only applies to businesses with 26 employees or more, and covers workers who are unable to work or telework for COVID-related reasonsWhat do workers get?Under the bill, employers will be required to give workers as much as [...]

City of West Hollywood Ratifies Order and Approves Resolution to Implement COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Requirements

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:08:00 GMT

The City of West Hollywood has ratified an Emergency Executive Order and approved a Resolution to implement COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements, which will apply to Covered Businesses and City Facilities.The Emergency Executive Order was first issued by the City of West Hollywood’s City Manager on September 10, 2021, following the direction of the West Hollywood City Council.After issuance of the City’s Order, the LA County Health Officer issued, on September 17, 2021, simila [...]

LA County moves vaccination mandate forward

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:34:00 GMT

At today's LA County BOS meeting, the Board of Supervisors supported Dr. Barbara Ferrer's recommendation to move forward with the vaccine mandate. Here is the presentation from the Public Health Dept, with the recommendations on the final page (page 17). The update HOO is expected to be released by the end of this week. The first vaccination dose will be required by October 7 and the second by November 4. Here are the specifics: Require vaccine verification or a negative te [...]

Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant: New Funding Round to Open in September

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:15:00 GMT

New applicants for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will be able to apply in the funding round opening on September 9 and continuing through September 30. The program provides grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to small businesses hurt by the pandemic. Businesses are eligible based on annual revenue as documented in their most recent tax return.New funding rounds were made possible by an additional $1.5 billion in funding authorized in a relief package signed by [...]

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Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:39:00 GMT

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Tell Council Members to Oppose Proposed Tourism Cap Ordinance

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:58:00 GMT

Dear Businesses & Residents, Just as local businesses work to make a post-pandemic recovery, the West Hollywood City Council is considering a destructive hotel ordinance that harms workers, businesses, city services and devastates our local economy, making a full recovery out of reach for hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that depend on tourism. We need your help today to stop this out-of-step proposal, pushed by special interests before it’s too lat [...]

Urgent Deadline on OUT Zone Applications

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:14:00 GMT

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California will begin allowing live events and performances at indoor venues

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:32:00 GMT

Today, California will begin allowing live events and performances at indoor venues, a huge benefit to gateway cities in particular. Here are California’s new rules on indoor live events or performances beginning April 15, for venues with a capacity of up to 1,500 people: In the purple tier: indoor live events or performances are not allowed.In the red tier: capacity is limited to 10% or 100 people, but capacity increases to 25% if all guests are tested or show proof [...]

City Introduces ‘OUT on Robertson’ Pilot Program

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:22:00 GMT

Following Successful Launch of ‘OUT Zones’ To Expand Outdoor Dining and Business Options Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic OUT on Robertson Launches on Saturday, April 17 with Closure of Vehicular Traffic on N. Robertson Boulevard South of Santa Monica Boulevard and North of Melrose Avenue and will Take Place Every Saturday and Sunday The City of West Hollywood is responding in a variety of creative ways to community needs as the region navigates the coronaviru [...]