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In a unique government/nonprofit/private partnership, City of Seattle to offer $75,000 of DACA renewal application fee assistance

In anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA, Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs recommends that DACA recipients renew their status Seattle (March 16, 2020) – The City of Seattle today announced a unique public-private partnership to provide support for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients at a time when the U.S. Supreme Court could soon terminate …

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CDC: Interim Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Guidance as of 3/15/2020) Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only …

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The City of Sacramento has established an economic relief fund to help businesses affected by COVID-19. Apply online on March 18 at 5 p.m.

The City of Sacramento has established an economic relief fund to help businesses affected by COVID-19. Apply online on March 18 at 5 p.m. CityofSacramento.orgPosted by City of Sacramento, Government on Saturday, March 14, 2020

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To Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19, City of Seattle to Temporarily Suspend Permitted Events

SEATTLE (March 13, 2020) – To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the City of Seattle will suspend all permitted events. These suspensions will remain in effect until at least April 13, pending updated public health guidance. These include farmers markets, cultural …

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Joint Information Center Activated for COVID-19 Response

Seattle (March 16, 2020) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 9 a.m. to support operations related to the COVID-19 response. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. The City remains in close coordination with the Centers for Disease Control, the Washington State Department of Health, and Public Health – Seattle & …

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Los Angeles County buildings to close Monday as officials ramp up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19

(March 15, 2020) Los Angeles County will close all of its buildings to the public effective Monday, March 16, as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced Sunday. The announcement comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom directed closure of California’s bars, brewpubs and wineries, and called on people over 65 and others …

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