California Coronavirus Updates: California Legislature Greenlights Tax Cut For Small Businesses Due To COVID-19
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
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6:33 p.m.: Sacramento stays in red tier while Amador and Sutter improve
A few counties in Northern California have moved into less-restrictive tiers in the state s reopening system based on their COVID-19 positivity test rates.
Amador, Glenn and Sutter Counties have moved from the second-most restrictive red tier to the orange tier. Mendocino County has moved from orange to yellow.
Sacramento County, with a case rate of 8.4 per 100,000, has been in the red tier since March 15.
People in Placer County who need help catching up on rent or utility payments have less than a week left to apply for assistance. Officials are urging people to not miss out on the opportunity for this free program. Residents have to apply by Friday, April 30. There is nothing to be ashamed of. The pandemic has been a challenging and difficult time for a lot of folks, said Katie Combs-Prichard, spokesperson for Placer County Health and Human Services. We have seen folks who have experienced hardship that, you know, they may not be used to that kind of experience, and there are programs available and nonjudgmental. More than 1,000 people have already applied, but more funds are up for grabs after the federal government opened the program up to more families who initially didn t qualify. Income eligible households who are unable to pay for rent and utilities because of COVID-19, have had a loss in income and make less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Plac
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is reauthorized for use. So who s using it again locally?
Health officials with the FDA and CDC ultimately decided the benefits of the only authorized single-dose shot outweighed its risks. So who s using it again locally? Author: Matthew Nuttle Updated: 6:58 PM PDT April 26, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19vaccine was reauthorized for use again in the U.S. on April 23, after an 11-day pause following rare blood clots in a handful of patients.
Health officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ultimately decided the benefits of the only authorized single-dose shot outweighed its risks.
California Coronavirus Updates: Placer County Rent And Utility Assistance Open Until This Friday
Monday, April 26, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
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Placer County is urging renters to apply for emergency rental assistance by April 30 at RentHelpPlacer.com.
Income eligible households who cannot pay for rent and utilities because of COVID-19, have had a loss income, and make less than 80% of the median income for the county, may be immediately eligible for critical financial assistance.
“This program is essential for Placer County residents who are struggling to pay rent or utilities because of COVID-19,” said Placer County Health and Human Services Deputy Director Amanda Sharp. “Rent Help Placer is giving families in our community peace of mind knowing they can remain in their homes.”