The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified today to align with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directives and require the closure of:
Indoor, in-person dining at restaurants
Indoor museums, indoor children’s museums, and indoor operations at zoos and aquariums
Cardrooms and satellite wagering facilities
All persons and businesses in Culver City must follow the new Public Health Officer Order. The City of Culver City's Public Order remains in place; if the County or State issues an order stricter than the City's order, the stricter order must be followed.
Also, the Health Officer Order requires businesses with three or more known cases of COVID-19 within the workplace over the span of 14 days, to report the outbreak to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health). Employers who have one known case within the workplace must have a protocol that requires that person to self-isolate at home and anyone exposed to self-quarantine.
Bars remain closed, and all events and gatherings unless specifically allowed by the Order remain prohibited. Additionally, face coverings and gloves must be worn at fitness facilities at all times.
For that same reason, Public Health is also prohibiting fireworks displays in the County this July 4th holiday weekend. Reminder, all fireworks are prohibited in Culver City, including “safe and sane” fireworks. All violators may be subject to fines and arrest if caught displaying or in possession of fireworks in Culver City.
3. Celebrate the 4th of July Virtually
We want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy 4th of July! Unfortunately, block parties as well as indoor and outdoor gatherings with people outside of your household are not permitted this year. Consider a virtual block party instead by chatting with your friends and neighbors online. Below are some additional ideas and resources from our Virtual Recreation Center. Thank you for staying safer at home.
4th of July Block Party Home Edition - Los Angeles’s largest Independence Day Celebration!
The eighth annual Grand Park & The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party is going virtual with performances and family fun so that Angelenos can join together to celebrate safely at home! Watch on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 7 – 8 PM on KABC Channel 7.
A Capitol Fourth: Celebrating 40 years on PBS
Join John Stamos and Vanessa Williams for a Star Spangled Birthday Celebration! This special 90 minute presentation of A Capitol Fourth, will also feature a tribute to our nation’s workers on the front lines in the fight against the pandemic, a segment honoring the contributions of African American heroes from our nation’s past and present, and a salute to our wounded warriors and their families. The fireworks display over our nation’s iconic skyline will be covered live during the broadcast. Watch on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 5 – 6:30 PM on PBS.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks - Derek Hough and Ciara co-host and the biggest names in music perform!
NBC's annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" returns for a night of beautiful fireworks and performances by the biggest names in music. The fireworks will ignite the night with an unparalleled barrage of color, light and sound, from the Brooklyn Bridge at 8 PM.
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Yes, the competition will still take place this year!! Tune in to ESPN on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 9 AM to watch Joey Chestnut, the men’s reigning champion, defend his title and seek his 13th win!
4. Culver City Plunge is Scheduled to Reopen in a Limited Capacity on July 13th!
We are happy to announce the Plunge is reopening! The scheduled opening of the Municipal Plunge will be delayed by one week to July 13th due to the need to repair a recent critical pump that circulates pool chemicals. We appreciate your patience as we address this unexpected mechanical failure and make necessary repairs.
The new safety protocols, an updated pool schedule and registration information for Lap Swim, Family Swim, Swim Lessons, and Water Fitness Classes will be available on the Culver City Plunge webpage.
5. Cloth Face Coverings are Required
Wearing cloth face coverings is required when you are around people not in your household, including at all of the places and outdoor spaces that are open. Everyone should always wear a face covering securely over your nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household when out in public.
Please note: children under 2 and people with certain health conditions or disabilities do not need to wear a face covering.
6. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
LA County strongly encourages all LA County residents who are interested in being tested to first contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test a their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across the County. Priority is given to those who meet the criteria below.
Persons with the following symptoms:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
OR
Persons without symptoms who meet the following criteria:
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have created a rebate program to aid businesses whose sewer usage was reduced due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. This program provides qualified businesses a partial rebate of their fiscal year 2019-20 Sanitation District service charge payment made on their property tax bill.
The Culver City Emergency Food Drive continues to accept donations to help those in need in Culver City.
With many neighbors in our community over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions, and neighbors who have lost their jobs, and don’t have the means to purchase and pickup groceries during the pandemic, we welcome your help! Let’s bridge that gap by being a neighbor that helps neighbors and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.
The requested non-perishable items are:
Non-perishable items of all kinds. Examples are: Rice, dried beans (pinto, black, lentil), pasta sauce, canned meat (Vienna sausages, spam, etc.), canned vegetables, canned fruit, rolled oats, low-sodium soups, freeze dried meats, fruits and vegetables, flour, chips and salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water. Our highest needs are canned vegetables and canned fruits but we also love staples like tuna, peanut butter and pasta! Our food drive recipients also love getting a "sweet treat" such as cookies.
Please drop off your non-perishable food items at any of the following locations or call the CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545 to arrange a donation pick up from your doorstep by Bike Culver City.
Culver City Presbyterian Church 11269 Washington Blvd.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 PM to 4 PM (enter through the courtyard)
Larsen Automotive 10707 Jefferson Blvd.
Hours : Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
Petco 5347 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Every day
Sorrento Italian Market 5518 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM (Closed Tuesday) Sunday - 7 AM to 4 PM
If you or one of your neighbors are in need of food, please call the Culver City CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545.
Thank you to the Culver City Little League and AYSO Region 19 for their generous support of our emergency food drive! Thanks to the donations from the families of our local Little League and AYSO teams we are able to create many bags of nonperishable food to donate to local families in need. Culver City has really come together during this time to serve our neighbors and we are grateful to organizations like the AYSO and Little League for their help!
Thank you YogaWorks for your thoughtful and healthy donation of 2000+ protein bars! Our community food drive is able to help so many residents because of donations like yours!
For more information, call Ira Diamond, Organizer, at (213) 309-4084 or Christine Parra, Culver City Emergency Coordinator, at (310) 253-5909.
FeedCulver
Culver City is an amazing community, and it’s pulling together to help those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of this amazing community support and collaboration is FeedCulver. FeedCulver is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community – and they need your support to make it happen.
How does it work? Local restaurants, led by Akasha, create and package meals, which are delivered to volunteer organizations each day to be distributed through their programs.
Who does this serve? FeedCulver distributes around 100 free meals per day to those in need in the Culver City community through local partners. Additionally, this program helps keep local businesses open and their employees working.
What can I do? Make a donation—buy a meal for a neighbor in need! Click here to donate to FeedCulver. All donations will be managed by the Exchange Club and the money will be used to cover the cost of food and preparation. Or, prepare food—do you own a restaurant or catering business? Contact FeedCulver about getting involved. Please note, due to stringent health requirements FeedCulver is not able to engage with home cooks at this time.
LA County Food Resources
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. LA County residents can visit the County COVID-19 website's food portal to receive or provide support at this critical time. The LA County portal connects those in need to those who can help. The food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs. Community organizations can find out how to connect people to the goods that are most needed.
Great Plates Delivered
LA County's Great Plates Delivered program has been extended through Friday, July 10th.
This program provides three free home-delivered meals a day from local restaurants to qualifying older adults and adults over 60 who are at high-risk of COVID-19. Great Plates Delivered not only helps LA County's most vulnerable residents, but helps get local restaurants, hospitality, and transportation industries back to work. To date, this program has provided 140,000 meals to 2,000 clients across LA County. Visit the Great Plates Delivered website for more information.
CalFresh
LA County wants to remind you that CalFresh food assistance is available. Food assistance is needed more than ever to help individuals and households who have just lost jobs, businesses, homes and other financial resources, as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
While LA County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices remain closed, DPSS experts are still open for business and are ready to assist you.
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need or question related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need or question. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
