State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement in Response to Governor’s Remarks for Potential Earlier School Year
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s remarks that public schools might start the next school year earlier: The following press release was sent by Tony Thurmond from the California Department of Education, an outside organization. Experience Fountain Valley does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information.
$4,000 Scholarship for College & High School Students in Orange County
The SCAG Scholarship Program offers local government and planning experience that students can use to develop long-term career goals. The scholarship will provide a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school or community college students from the SCAG region. The following press release was sent by Southern California Association of Governments, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information.
Benefit Program to Help Food Insecure Students During Coronavirus Pandemic
The following press release was sent by Tony Thurmond from The California Department of Education, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a new food assistance program for children throughout the state who are living in households struggling with food insecurity.
State Emergency Feeding Program
The following press release was sent by The Governor's Office of Emergency Services, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) issued guidance for the Emergency Feeding Program which outlines program eligibility, funding ratios of 75% FEMA, 19% State and 6% local, and reimbursement rates for restaurants by meal. Currently, funding for this program will be available from April 24, 2020 through May 10, 2020.
Western States Pact may Keep Orange County Waiting to Open Businesses
Orange County has seen protesting over the past few weeks in support of opening businesses and resuming life. As impatient as county residents may be, there are some challenges Orange County has to face outside the county before opening up. In a press conference Monday, Governor Newsom said any decisions on reopening would be done in collaboration with other western states. Currently there is a Western Pact with California and four other Western states.
Lake Forest Golf Course may Meet Requirements to Open for Recreation
Some Orange County golf courses may open for recreation.
OC Public Health Director in Charge of Covid-19 Testing Unexpectedly Resigns and Retires
David M. Souleles, Director of Orange County Public Health Services announced his retirement on April 23. Mr. Souleles was in charge of Covid-19 testing in the county and exactly one day after Orange County rolled out a Covid-19 testing plan he publicized his retirement.
Stores Must Provide Free Bags During Covid-19
California Governor Newsom issued an order April 23 for all stores to waive bag fees for customers. Newsom's order comes after customers not being allowed to use their own bags inside stores.
$65 PCR Covid-19 Testing in Orange County
Orange County has officially set up $65 Covid-19 testing centers for insured and uninsured patients.
UCI Health, Alta-Med and Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic are named as the primary provider of testing sites. Covid-19 testing centers in Orange County are concentrated around mid-county by Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Huntington Beach, Orange and Irvine. A testing site in San Clemente is setup for local patients with a doctors order to be tested.
Non-Emergency Healthcare Visits to Resume in Lake Forest
The following press release was sent by California Governor Gavin Newsom, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information. Governor Newsom Announces Plan to Resume Delayed Health Care that was Deferred as Hospitals Prepared for COVID-19 Surge