Cal Cities weekly COVID-19 update: Jan. 21-27
Jan 26, 2021
This assistance would allow cities to preserve critical jobs and services that help our families, small businesses, and communities recover from this pandemic.
Officials within the California Dept. of Public Health ended the regional stay-at-home order on Jan. 25, lifting the order for all regions statewide. All counties have returned to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity.
State legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal on Jan. 25 that would allocate $2.6 billion in federal aid to help pay off accumulated debts and extend the statewide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021.
Cal Cities joined a coalition of counties, special districts, and schools to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to retain the April 10 deadline for property tax payments. Upholding the payment deadline is critical for the continuity of local government services.
On Jan. 21, the White House announced an extension of federal COVID-19 support to states and local governments, directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase their reimbursement levels from 75 percent to 100 percent for expenses through Sept. 30, 2021.
State updates
Officials within the California Dept. of Public Health ended the regional stay-at-home order on Jan. 25, lifting the order for all regions statewide. All counties have returned to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity.
State legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal on Jan. 25 that would allocate $2.6 billion in federal aid to help pay off accumulated debts and extend the statewide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021.
Cal Cities joined a coalition of counties, special districts, and schools to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to retain the April 10 deadline for property tax payments. Upholding the payment deadline is critical for the continuity of local government services.
On Jan. 21, the White House announced an extension of federal COVID-19 support to states and local governments, directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase their reimbursement levels from 75 percent to 100 percent for expenses through Sept. 30, 2021.
State updates
- Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Bolster State's Vaccination Efforts 1.27.21 – Governor’s Office
- To Improve Statewide Vaccinations, Governor Newsom Announces Actions to Simplify, Standardize and Address Supply Needs – Governor’s Office
- Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions – California Department of Public Health
- Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic 1.21.21 – Governor’s Office
- 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