Cal/OSHA Revises Guidance on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
By Matthew Roberts -January 15, 2021 Last year, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) approved emergency COVID-19 temporary standards, which became effective and enforceable on November 30, 2020. Under the standards, employers needed to take certain actions to safeguard the workplace from COVID-19, like creating and implementing a written COVID-19 prevention plan, planning to address and combat outbreaks, and following rules regarding employer-provided housing and
City of Palm Desert Distributing Free PPE to Businesses
PALM DESERT (January 4, 2021) – The City of Palm Desert in partnership with the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) is providing local businesses with free personal protective equipment (PPE). The equipment includes 120,000 face masks, 7,900 bottles of hand sanitizer, and 3,600 face shields. Businesses can safely and easily get the free PPE, while supplies last, via contactless pick-up on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Palm Desert Community Center, located at 43900 San
New Non-Profit Thrift Store to help Coachella Valley SeniorsNews Release: 1/4/2021
Elder Love USA is opening their first nonprofit thrift store in Palm Desert, CA 1/2021 Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert, CA – Elder Love USA is opening their first non-profit thrift store in Palm Desert, CA. 100% of the proceeds goes to funding their mission of helping local seniors with in-home support services. They will open for business February 1, 2021, but are accepting donations now. Dropping off your donations at the store is preferred as they save on payroll and gas, however, they do offer fast
PPP Round 2: The Highlights
Monday, December 28, 2020 UPDATED: December 29, 2020 After much deliberation, Congress finally agreed to approve a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Included in that amount is $284 billion for a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new relief package includes: additional funding for new PPP loans the ability to obtain a second PPP loan for small businesses facing significant revenue declines in any 2020 quarter compared to
News Release: 12/30/2020 - Back to School?
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday 12/30/202 introduced a phased reopening plan for getting children back into school classrooms, possibly as early as February 2021. The $2 billion framework is designed to prioritize youngest students, beginning with transitional kindergarten through second grade. The plan also prioritizes children with disabilities and those who have struggled more than most with distance learning. To reopen, schools will be required to draft a coronavirus safety plan and submit it to the
Mandatory State Recycling Laws (AB 341 and AB 1826) Is Your Business Compliant
Whether you are running a business or managing a multi-family property, recycling is your responsibility. And we are here to help! Mandatory Commercial RecyclingAssembly Bill 341 (AB 341) requires mandatory commercial recycling for businesses that generate four (4) or more cubic yards of solid waste (trash and recycling) per week and multi-family properties with five or more units. Mandatory Commercial Organics RecyclingAssembly Bill 1826 (AB 1826) requires businesses and multi-family properties to have
Travel Tips - Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021
By Linda Carmi, Terra Mar TravelI imagine there is not a single person who will be sorry to bid farewell to 2020! It has been a surreal year. With a new year just around the corner and a Covid vaccine now a reality, we can put 2020 in the rearview mirror! I hear the hum of future vacation planning and signs are looking up for travelling in 2021. Things will be different as new protocols for the safety of all is the new norm. Every nook and cranny of the travel industry has been forced to adjust to a
California Small Business Relief Grant
Information has just been released about the new California Small Business Relief Grant that Governor Newsom approved back on November 30th. There are many details available on the official grant website located here: https://careliefgrant.com/. The SBDC is holding daily informational webinars to walk you through what is known, although some details are still being worked out. Applications will open December 30th so businesses need to get prepared to take advantage of this ASAP. The SBDC is holding
Covid Relief Business Funding: 12/22/2020
Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan.Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans.Congress has also made changes to other programs – including Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Program), the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Venue Grant program, and SBA loan programs –that will benefit small
Rising Demand for 3D Tours: 12/4/2020
The year 2020 has created a unique need for professional video experiences bringing virtual information to life. Decisions from buying a home or commercial property, attending a college, staying in a hotel or resort, attending an event or meeting, even eating at a restaurant, have all become more dependent on a virtual representation. And then there is how to reach the audience looking to make these decisions. It has expanded to digital & social media targeting the demographics through sophisticated
Governor Announces Shut Down Orders: 12/3/2020
News from the Riverside County Supervisor's Office Regarding the Governor's Update: As most of you are aware, the Governor announced new stay at home orders today. Supervisor Perez wanted to reach out to let you know we are getting further details from the County and State, but wanted to communicate what we know so far. Once we have more information we will work on scheduling a Zoom call. Suffice it to say, Riverside County has less than 15% ICU availability. The Regional Stay Home Order, announced
Protecting Your Home: 11/2/2020
Nobody should drive like a maniac because they have auto insurance. Why? Insurance doesn’t prevent dangerous accidents; it offsets their related financial losses. Likewise, no one should live in an unsafe house because they have homeowner’s insurance. Why? Insurance doesn’t prevent things like fires and water damage, it offsets their related financial losses. Consider: Excess water (like leaks when your home is unoccupied) is the biggest source of homeowner insurance claimsNew building trends have
THE Community Card
Welcome to Yiftee! Whether you are a single shop, a franchise, or a member of a new “Community Card” in your area, we are happy to have you. This should not be your first communication on the program but if it is, let us know and we’ll fill you in. Yiftee serves over 5,000 shops and restaurants across the US with digital gift cards (eGifts) and promotions. We make it easy for people to “shop local,” bringing you more good customers. This email contains a link to your “Activation Card,” which is what enables
Local Testing is So Important - Why?
The Chamber has arranged for a Riverside County testing site at The Palm Desert Community Center with their cooperation and that of the City of Palm Desert 43900 San Pablo Ave Palm Desert, CA 92253Please book your appointment ready for November 12 & 13, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm Click on this link to book the appointment: CLICK HERE We are looking forward to seeing everyone and getting them tested. Please make sure to pre-register and make an appointment. This will allow the County to see all the people
History & Symptoms of Coronavirus
History and Symptoms of the Coronavirus Illness Coronavirus is the global pandemic that caused “shelter in place” warnings across the world. A coronavirus is a group of infections that affect both people and animals and ranges from the common cold to significant respiratory distress and kidney failure. This article will discuss the history and symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus.The History of the Novel Coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic of 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
