Cal Cities weekly COVID-19 update: Nov. 5-18
Nov 17, 2020
These actions will remain in effect until the state’s public health officer determines that modifications can be made as a result of public health data and conditions.
The Governor also announced an emergency allocation of $62 million in one-time funds to local governments implementing Project Roomkey. These funds are being made available immediately to local governments with Project Roomkey sites so that residents living in motel or hotel rooms under the program will not be forced to return to the street while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact California.
After months of advocacy efforts by the League of California Cities and under the advisement of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 28, Caltrans released guidelines for cities and counties to issue temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way. The permits will support businesses located along state highways to expand their outdoor dining options onto sidewalks and parking areas, and expand on a safe opportunity for diners to enjoy a meal and help support local businesses struggling with the economic impacts of COVID-19.
State updates
The Governor also announced an emergency allocation of $62 million in one-time funds to local governments implementing Project Roomkey. These funds are being made available immediately to local governments with Project Roomkey sites so that residents living in motel or hotel rooms under the program will not be forced to return to the street while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact California.
After months of advocacy efforts by the League of California Cities and under the advisement of an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 28, Caltrans released guidelines for cities and counties to issue temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way. The permits will support businesses located along state highways to expand their outdoor dining options onto sidewalks and parking areas, and expand on a safe opportunity for diners to enjoy a meal and help support local businesses struggling with the economic impacts of COVID-19.
State updates
- Governor Newsom Announces Emergency Allocation of $62 Million to Local Governments to Protect People Living in Project Roomkey Hotels (11/16/20)
- Governor Newsom Announces New Immediate Actions to Curb COVID-19 Transmission (11/16/20)
- California, Oregon & Washington Issue Travel Advisories (11/13/20)
- State COVID-19 Updates – Governor's Office
- Daily COVID-19 Facts – California Department of Public Health
- Cal OES Key Messages regarding COVID-19/Daily Information – California Office of Emergency Services
- COVID-19 Resources and Information for Cities – League of California Cities