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Employer Portal for COVID-19New portal serves as a central hub of workplace information for employers during the pandemic SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) recently launched a new Employer Portal, a one-stop hub for California employers to quickly find up-to-date state and local county COVID-19 guidance by business industry. The portal can be accessed at SaferAtWork.covid19.ca.gov, …
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Californians Have a New Incentive for Going Electric on Their Next Vehicle: Up to $1,500 Off the Price
PG&E, Air Resources Board, Other Utilities Team Up to Offer the California Clean Fuel Reward—a Point-of-Purchase Price Reduction for Eligible Vehicles SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — California has a new incentive for going electric. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other electric utilities have teamed up with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to offer the California Clean Fuel Reward, …
Read More »2020 Census Processing Updates
The U.S. Census Bureau expects to complete the first results from the 2020 Census on April 30, 2021, according to acting director Ron Jarmin in a blog post (in English) on February 2, 2021. The first results to be released will include population counts for the nation, states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The state population counts will …
Read More »PG&E to Lovebirds: Make Sure the Only Sparks You Generate Are with Your Valentine, and Not from Metallic Balloons in Power Lines
Prevent power outages by securing metallic balloons with a weight SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and couples across California are busy making elaborate romantic plans that entail . . . staying at home. But if those Covid-19-friendly, stay-at-home plans involve metallic balloons, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding all of its customers …
Read More »After Nearly 14 Years of Dedicated Service, Fresno Housing CEO Resigns to Pursue Next Chapter
FRESNO COUNTY, CA – After 14 years of dedicated service to Fresno County, FresnoHousing announces the resignation of CEO, Preston Prince, effective March 31, During his tenure as CEO, Prince was instrumental in creating partnerships with public and private agencies, and increasing the level of awareness of the role stable housing plays for low-income families. He has demonstrated a steadfast …
Read More »In Support of Statewide Initiatives, PG&E Will Move Some Residential Customers to a Time-of-Use Rate Plan Starting in April 2021 to Encourage Energy Usage When Renewables Are More Plentiful and Demand is Lower
Customers Can Choose Their Preferred Rate Plan at Any Time Customers Who Automatically Transition to the Time-of-Use Rate Plan Will Receive Risk-Free Bill Protection for the First Year SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As part of a multi-year, statewide energy policy to create a cleaner energy future for California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will move approximately 2.5 million eligible …
Read More »CITRUS DISEASE HUANGLONGBING STILL A DANGER TO CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE IN 2021
California’s Backyard and Commercial Citrus Trees Alike Remain at Risk SACRAMENTO, Calif. – January 26, 2021 – While COVID-19 is top of mind for all residents of California this year, homeowners and commercial growers are reminded that there is an incurable plant disease, Huanglongbing (HLB), that is still threatening the state’s iconic citrus trees, landscape and economy. HLB is spread …
Read More »Covered California Joins Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA to Encourage Consumers to Enroll and Get Covered in 2021
Covered California holds a briefing with Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA to update Asian American media on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines, and encourage everyone to sign up for health care coverage before the Jan. 31 deadline.Nearly 1.6 million Californians have renewed their coverage or enrolled for the first time for 2021 coverage, which is nearly 200,000 higher than …
Read More »California Joins President Biden in Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic by Announcing Special Enrollment to Help People Get Insurance
Covered California announced today that effective Feb. 1, anyone uninsured and eligible to enroll in health care coverage through Covered California can sign up through May 15. The move follows President Biden’s executive order to declare a special enrollment period from Feb. 15 through May 15 for the 36 states served by the federally facilitated marketplace, reopening the doors to …
Read More »Hundreds of PG&E Crews Working to Restore Service as One of the Strongest Winter Storms in Years Hits California
Approximately 75 Percent of Residences and Businesses That Lost Power Due to Wind, Rain and Snow Have Had Their Service Restored With Hazardous Conditions Remaining, PG&E Reminds Customers to Stay Safe, Be Prepared and Have an Emergency Plan SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews today began assessing damage, making repairs and restoring electric service to …
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