High Percentage of COVID-19 Cases Affecting Younger Age Groups
Residential and Commercial Tenant Eviction Moratoria Extended
Culver City COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Boneyard Dog Park is Open
Issuance of Yard Sale Permits on Hold
Downtown Culver City Temporary Street Closures
Plasma Donations Needed
COVID-19 Testing
Food Resources
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Questions? Call the Culver City Hotline
1. High Percentage of COVID-19 Cases Affecting Younger Age Groups
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported today that nearly 60% of new COVID-19 cases occurred in residents between 18 and 49 years old. Younger residents are also being hospitalized more than before. People between the ages of 30 and 49 years old account for 25% of hospitalized patients in the County. Patients between the ages of 18 and 29 years old now account for more than twice the proportion of all hospitalizations than they did in April. These patients now match the hospitalization rate of people aged 80 years old or older.
Reduce the risks of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. If you must go out, note that the risks are much higher when there are many people, close together, indoors, who are not properly wearing face coverings.
Always wear a face covering to protect others and yourself. Your risk is lower when you are outdoors and remain at least 6 feet apart from those not from your household. Remember, Public Orders prohibit gathering with people who are not from your household. Thank you for doing your part to help slow the spread.
2. Residential and Commercial Tenant Eviction Moratoria Extended
3. Culver City COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Culver City renters facing financial hardships due to COVID-19 may be eligible to receive temporary rental assistance. The Community Development Department’s Housing Division will offer 12-month rental assistance or 3-month rental catch-up to residents who meet the income and COVID-19 impact qualifications. Eligible applications will be selected by lottery.
Applicants who are unable to apply online must request a paper application, which will be available ONLY on Monday, August 24, 2020 by calling (310) 253-5780 or emailing housing@culvercity.org. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed no later than Monday, August 31, 2020 at 4:30 PM to:
Culver City Community Development Department, Housing Division
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Paper applications may also be submitted by August 31, 2020 by 4:30 PM to the Housing Division drop box located on the second floor of Culver City Hall at the above address.
Applicants do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this program. To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a renter within the Culver City boundaries (i.e., zip codes 90230, 90232 or 90066).
Provide a current lease or rental agreement, documentation or statements from the property owner.
Meet extremely low, very low, or low-income limits. Applicants will be required to provide documentation of all household members and household income.
Be economically affected by COVID-19 (e.g., job loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19). Applicants must provide documentation of the inability to pay rent due to COVID-19 related matters and expenses (e.g., medical or childcare).
Only submit one application per household, address or social security number.
Here’s a brief reminder from the Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department that the Boneyard Dog Parkis open for all dog lovers and their furry companions to enjoy. We ask that you maintain six feetapart and wear face coverings at all times. There are capacity limits for both the large (25 persons) and small (15 persons) dog parks. Please make sure you bring your own bags and hand sanitizer.
These park amenities are also open for your enjoyment. Follow the links below for details and information on restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19:
Yard sales are not permitted in Culver City at this time. The general rule in the COVID-19 stay at home order is that gathering with peoplefrom outside of your household is prohibited. Currently, Public Health protocols or orders allowing yard sales or garage sales do not exist, therefore yard sales fall under the general rule of a prohibited gathering.
6. Downtown Culver City Temporary Street Closures
On June 9th, the City Council approved temporary street closures in Downtown Culver City to support existing businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemic and to spur economic recovery. The approved street closures include westbound Culver Boulevard between Duquesne Avenue and Canfield Avenue, as well as Main Street between Culver Boulevard and the City limits south of Venice Boulevard.
A dedicated emergency vehicle and bus/bike lane is available along Culver Boulevard to promote mobility to and through the area. Several businesses are expanding into the street to provide a safe and physically-distanced expanded outdoor dining and shopping experience.
The weekly Farmers Market will continue to be located on Main Street and takes place every Tuesday (rain or shine!) from 2 PM – 7 PM. The plans were prepared in coordination with the Downtown Business Association, the City Manager, and staff from the Community Development; Public Works; Transportation; Fire and Police Departments. For more information about the Culver City Economic Recovery Task Force, please visit the City’s economic recovery webpage. The City appreciates the community’s support for our local businesses!
7. Plasma Donations Needed
If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, please consider donating plasma. You may have antibodies in your plasma that attack the virus. Your donated plasma could be used for compassionate treatment or as part of a scientific trial to determine definitively if this treatment works. It can also be used to support research efforts such as making tests to check immunity to the virus.
If you are interested in participating in the recovered COVID-19 registry at UCLA and possibly donating plasma for research or treatment, please click here to register for the intake survey. A study coordinator will contact you with further information about how you can help. Please note that UCLA can only accept plasma donations after you have been completely well with no symptoms for at least 14 days and at this time UCLA can only collect plasma for treatment of COVID-19 patients from people who had a positive test for COVID-19 (via PCR- a type of laboratory test to confirm infection) and/or have a positive test for COVID-19 antibodies. There may be a backlog of individuals who want to donate plasma, so if you do not hear from UCLA staff immediately don't worry, staff will reach out when there is an opportunity for you to contribute.Register today to donate plasma.
8. COVID-19 Testing
If you think you need a test, the County encourages you to call your doctor first. Testing is best done by a healthcare provider, so that they can monitor your care. If you do not have a doctor or are unable to contact them, dial 2-1-1 for a referral to a provider. Other private COVID-19 testing may be available. Find a community testing site near you (e.g., Rite Aid, UCLA Health, UrgentMED, Exer Urgent Care, Quest) with theCalifornia for ALL Testing Tool.
Testing priority at County and LA City sites is given to those in the following groups:
People with the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
People working or living in places such as skilled nursing facilities, group homes, residential care facilities, and persons experiencing homelessness.
People who were in close contact with someone with COVID-19.
And whether or not you get tested for COVID-19, remember:
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you need to isolate. Keep your physician informed on your symptoms and, especially if you are elderly or have an underlying health condition, seek medical care if your symptoms worsen. If you don’t have a physician, call 211 to get connected to one. And if you are having trouble breathing or have other severe symptoms, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you were exposed to someone with a known infection, you need to quarantine for the full 14 days. A COVID-19 test should never be used as a way to end quarantine early. It will never do that.
The health officer orders are there to keep you and others safe, while still allowing society to reopen. A negative test cannot reassure you that you haven’t been exposed and won’t turn positive tomorrow. Don’t use a negative test as a “free pass” that allows others outside of your household to safely interact with you. It is not safe.
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:
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.
Items that are most needed are canned vegetables and canned fruits, tuna, peanut butter and pasta.
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.
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.
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).
