Guidance on Small Gatherings – Twenty-Eighth Supplement to Public Order
Safer Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Domestic Violence Resources
Culver Boulevard – Mobility Lane Safety Update
FREE Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics in Culver City
Vote Safely
Protecting Yourself and COVID-19 Testing
Food Resources
You Are Not Alone
Questions? Call the Culver City Hotline
1. COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
The City of Culver City mourns the loss of our residents who have passed away, which sadly includes the passing of residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department tracks COVID-19 cases and deaths of County residents.
The County’s daily case numbers continue to keep us in the State’s most restrictive purple tier (Tier 1) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Currently, LA County's adjusted case rate is 7.6 new cases per 100,000 people. To move to the next less restrictive Tier, the County must reduce its daily number of new cases to 7 or less new cases per 100,000 people for two consecutive weeks.
In the past three weeks, Public Health has completed interviews with 13,278 people who were positive for COVID-19. The vast majority of close contacts were in the person’s household, but over 700 were close contacts in social situations.
2. Guidance on Small Gatherings
On October 16, 2020, the City issued the Twenty-Eighth Supplement to Public Order to mirror State guidance and the new Public Health Order issued by the County. The Order allows for private gatherings of three or fewer households, as long as the private gathering is outdoors, everyone wears a cloth face covering and keeps at least six feet of physical distance, food is in single-serve disposable containers, and the duration of the gathering is two hours or less.
Note, large public events, parties, and gatherings remain prohibited, even if held outdoors.
Private gatherings with people from different households increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission, with the risk increasing the longer the gathering. Public Health recommends if you do gather with two other households, that you do so with the same households each time and gather outdoors, to create a quasi-bubble that can reduce the risk of spreading the virus. It is very important that you do not attend any private gathering if you are experiencing symptoms of illness, have tested positive for COVID-19 or if you have been exposed or likely have been exposed to someone positive.
A household does not include group living situations such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities, residential care facilities, or commercial group living arrangements such as boarding houses, hotels, or motels.
3. Safer Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations
To protect yourself and your community, you should not go trick-or-treating or mix with others. Door to door trick-or-treating is not recommended because it can be very difficult to maintain proper distancing on porches and at front doors, ensure that everyone answering or coming to the door is appropriately masked to prevent disease spread, and because sharing food is risky. "Trunk-or-treating" where children go from car to car instead of door to door to receive treats is also not recommended since it is difficult to avoid crowding.
Remember that the Health Officer Order currently prohibits large gatherings and events. Halloween gatherings, events or parties with more than two other households are not permitted even if they are conducted outdoors. Carnivals, festivals, live entertainment, and haunted house attractions are not allowed.
The safest way to celebrate Halloween is to spend time with people in the same household or to celebrate virtually. Here are some low risk alternatives:
Online parties/contests (e.g., costume or pumpkin carving)
Halloween meals at outdoor restaurants (must comply with restaurant protocol)
Halloween themed art installations at an outdoor museum (must follow museum protocol)
Dressing up homes and yards with Halloween themed decorations
Find hauntingly fun things to do at the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's Virtual Recreation Center!
The safest way to celebrate Día de los Muertos is to spend time with people in the same household or to celebrate virtually. Here are some alternatives that are low risk:
Altars: Consider placing and creating your altar in a front window or outside so others can view from a safe social distance.
Virtual Altar: Create a virtual space to honor lost loved ones. Share with family and friends via email or social media.
Cemetery Visits: If you visit the cemetery, only visit with those you live with, wear a face covering and maintain appropriate social distancing. Limit time spent to minimum necessary.
Remember personal protection measures
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate Halloween, it is important to keep the following in mind:
Correctly wear a cloth face covering to prevent disease spread when outside your home and around others that are not part of your household.
Avoid confined spaces - Actively stay away from indoor spaces that don't allow for easy distancing of at least 6 feet between you and others.
Avoid close contact - Stay at least 6 feet away (3 or more adult steps) from all other people who are not part of your own household, especially while talking, eating, drinking, and singing.
Wash or sanitize your hands often.
Clean frequently touched items regularly.
If you are sick, or you have been in contact with someone who is sick with COVID-19 or has symptoms of COVID-19 stay home, and away from others.
4. Domestic Violence Resources
You are not alone. Domestic Violence services are open and here for you. The 24/7 confidential LA County hotline (800) 978-3600 is available for those who are domestic violence survivors and those who know someone who is affected by domestic violence.
5. Culver Boulevard – Mobility Lane Safety Update
The City’s economic recovery efforts to support local businesses in Downtown Culver City include a mobility lane on Culver Boulevard to promote outdoor dining. To assist with Police Department enforcement, the Public Works Department has installed a gate to prevent violations of the westbound Emergency/Bus/Bike lane on Culver Boulevard. The gate was installed across the westbound lane on Culver Boulevard just west of Washington Boulevard. Motorists must abide by the traffic restrictions in the Downtown area and utilize an alternative route such as Venice Boulevard. We thank you for your patience during these difficult times, and encourage you to benefit from the outdoor dining areas set to serve you while maintaining the County’s health guidelines.
6. FREE Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics in Culver City
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year as we also continue to battle COVID-19. Protect yourself and your loved ones.
If you're thinking of getting a flu vaccine, Public Health recommends calling your regular health care provider to see what other shots you may need. If you don’t have a regular provider, dial 2-1-1 (the LA County Information Line) or visit the Public Health website for a list of no cost or low-cost vaccine providers.
7. Vote Safely
Voting by mail is the safest voting option during the pandemic. You can drop your ballot in your mailbox or at any of the 400 sure Drop Boxes in LA County. See Culver City locations listed below.
Keep Culver City healthy, vote early and vote safely! If you haven’t already, make your plan to vote now.
If you have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
If you think you were exposed because you were working, especially in essential services, in a place where you are frequently exposed to other people who may not be taking precautions.
If you share living spaces with other people who may be positive for COVID-19.
If you have been in a crowd or gathering where people were close together and not wearing face coverings and/or keeping their distance.
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 the California for ALL Testing Tool.
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 extended through November 8th!
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 be eligible for this program, individuals:
must meet age requirements
are 65 or older; OR are 60-64 and have been diagnosed with, exposed to or at high risk of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC
are unable to prepare or obtain meals
are not currently receiving assistance from other state or federal nutrition assistance programs such as CalFresh/SNAP
must live alone or with one other program-eligible adult
must earn between $25,520 to $74,940 (single household) or between $34,380 to $101,460 (two-person household) per year
must live in unincorporated LA County or a city that does not offer its own Great Plates Delivered program
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).
