Coronavirus

Calling all artists! The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has announced relief resources to LA-based performing artists who were financially affected by COVID-19. Round-one of this emergency grant relief opportunity is open to performing artists and small ensembles in dance, music, and theater who canceled performances, shows or concerts due to the virus, were […]

Truconnect is providing and shipping free phones to help qualified low-income families and individuals access essential services during this difficult time. To sign-up or learn more, please visit https://www.truconnect.com/ ———————————- Truconnect esta enviando celulares gratis para ayudar a individuos y familias de bajos recursos a tener acceso a servicios esenciales durante este tiempo difícil. Para […]

Assemblywoman Luz Rivas is hosting a free virtual townhall with Legal Aid Work to answer your questions about EDD benefits such as unemployment insurance claims. You can RSVP and submit your EDD questions by: Phone: (818) 504-3911 Email: Assemblymember.Rivas@Assembly.ca.gov Google Form: https://bit.ly/RSVPasmlrvth Event information will be provided via upon RSVP.

❗️IMPORTANT #COVID19 UPDATE❗️Free, same-day tests are now available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The following factors do not affect eligibility for a COVID-19 test: • Immigration status • Insurance status • Age • Underlying health issues If you need to get tested, please […]

In case you missed it: testing will be offered for same or next day appointments to all Los Angeles County residents with COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone with symptoms can be tested quickly at any one of the 26 testing locations across the County. Visit Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing to sign up. —————- Con vigencia inmediata, se ofrecerán pruebas para […]

Special thanks to the the officers at the LAPD Mission Community Police Station and LAPD Foothill Community Police Station on the front lines keeping our city safe. We appreciate your help and partnership in distributing meals to seniors in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Thankful for your sacrifice to help us stay safer at home.

This pandemic day-lighted what we already knew — youth are under-invested in our city. COVID-19 won’t hinder our resolve to engage in this conversation and deliver for the youth of Los Angeles. I’m pleased to announce that the City’s Executive Task Force on Youth Development held its first meeting via teleconference this week. The Task […]

I’m here with the Sikh community at Khalsa Care Foundation ready to distribute over 3000 hot meals to local families. You can drive-thru or pick up your delicious vegetarian meal every Friday at 2 pm until supplies last. I’m proud of this partnership and generosity of the Sikh community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. […]

Credible Sources for LA-area Coronavirus Information & Resources Please do not share news or public health advice that may become dangerously outdated. Instead, share credible sources for locally relevant information that are constantly updated. City of Los Angeles COVID portal: http://corona-virus.LA County COVID portal: http://LAcounty.gov/covid19 LA Public Health portal: http://PublicHealth.LAcounty.gov/media/coronavirus Mayor’s FAQ on what you […]