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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Imagine a Day Without Water
On October 21, 2020, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) will join water districts and other water utility service providers across the nation to ask customers to “Imagine a Day Without Water.” Sponsored by The Value of Water Campaign, this sixth annual event underscores the importance of a clean, reliable supply of water and the value of this essential resource in our daily lives. As EMWD celebrates our 70th anniversary as a water agency this year, we recognize that dependable access to clean, safe
Tuesday, October 13, 2020NEWS RELEASE: SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. “The PPP has provided 5.2 million loans worth $525 billion to American small businesses, providing
Tuesday, September 29, 2020EMWD Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Perris, CA (September 28, 2020) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is pleased to announce that John Adams, who has an extensive history in public sector finance, has been hired as EMWD’s new Chief Financial Officer. Adams comes to EMWD after previously serving in the same capacity for the State Bar of California, a public protection organization to ensure the legal profession serves the public with the highest possible standards. He has also served as the Finance Director and Treasurer for the
Thursday, September 24, 2020RCTC I-215 Placentia Interchange - Construction Update September 25, 2020
Construction Update:September 25, 2020En españolClosures There are no planned closures of lanes on I-215 near Placentia Ave. or on E. Frontage Rd. for the weeks of September 28 and October 5, 2020. Work will continue to take place behind a protective concrete barrier along E. Frontage Rd. We remind motorists to slow through the construction zone and watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area. Please forward this information to a relative, coworker, neighbor, or friend and ask them
Saturday, September 19, 2020Press-Enterprise Special Report: Six months of pandemic shutdowns
Today marks six months since California went under statewide stay-at-home orders, changing life as we know it. Since then, journalists across the Southern California News Group including the The Press-Enterprise have covered more than 8,000 stories related to the virus: Ups and downs of case counts, closings and re-openings and re-closings of businesses and beaches, on-again off-again mask requirements. During the pandemic, time has been a tricky thing. It drags. It races. Perspective might be even more
Monday, September 14, 2020Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Support Small Businesses Grappling with Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic, Bolster Economic Recovery
AB 1577 allows small businesses to exclude PPP loans from gross income for state taxes SB 1447 authorizes $100 million Main Street hiring tax credit program for small businessesSB 115 accelerates $561 million in state bond funding to help jumpstart construction projects Legislation builds on previous investments and support for California small businesses SACRAMENTO -- Today at Solomon’s Delicatessen, a small business in Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom alongside Senator Anna Caballero signed two
Monday, September 14, 2020EMWD Encourages Emergency Preparedness
Perris, CA (September 10, 2020) — September is National Preparedness Month so Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) wants to take the opportunity to remind its customers of the importance of being prepared in the event of a major emergency – such as an earthquake – that could result in an extended interruption of water service. EMWD crews are committed to working quickly and safely to restore water service as soon as possible. However, a large earthquake or other disaster could result in an extended
Thursday, September 10, 2020Energy Efficient Appliances get an increase in rebates between now and Dec. 31
LOS ANGELES – September 10, 2020 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company is increasing rebates by an additional 50% on all energy efficient appliances offered through its rebate program now through December 31, 2020. This means customers can get an additional 50% cash back on energy efficient products that will help them conserve energy and reduce their SoCalGas bill. The rebates are funded through energy efficiency incentive programs created by the California Public Utilities
Monday, July 20, 2020Wells Fargo Launches $400 Million Small Business Recovery Effort
Following an April 2020 industry-leading commitment to donate all gross processing fees from the Paycheck Protection Program, Wells Fargo unveiled today the details of an approximately $400 million effort to help small businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic keep their doors open, retain employees, and rebuild. Through Wells Fargo’s new Open for Business Fund, the company will engage nonprofit organizations to provide capital, technical support, and long-term resiliency programs to small
Thursday, July 02, 2020Outdoor & Sidewalk Dining Temporary Use Permit
PERRIS, Calif. (July 2, 2020) –– Due to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, effective July 1, 2020, indoor dining is prohibited to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The City of Perris is allowing temporary outdoor and sidewalk dining to assist restaurants during these times.Restaurants can temporarily provide outdoor and/or sidewalk dining, subject to the following requirements:Submittal of a Temporary Use Permit application (no fee required).Site plan approval with the following stipulations:Seating
Monday, March 16, 2020SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s
