I know it’s been a long year, with the pandemic impacting us and our loved ones in so many unprecedented ways. But today, we have some reason to be hopeful with California passing the Golden State Stimulus deal, a landmark $9.6 billion COVID relief deal to help families, small business, and those impacted by the ongoing pandemic where they need it most.
I’m proud to have worked hard to get this important stimulus deal passed, which includes direct relief for those who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, those who were left out of the federal stimulus, and the elderly and food insecure, among others. Some of the key relief measures passed as part of the Golden State Stimulus include:
$600 one-time payments to nearly 4 million taxpayers who are eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit.
An additional $600 one-time grant for over 1 million elderly, blind, and disabled individuals enrolled in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) to help meet individual’s basic needs of food and shelter.
An additional $600 one-time grant to 405,000 families enrolled in California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) to help pay for housing, food, medical care and other necessary expenses.
We also tapped into $400 million in available federal funds to provide stipends of $525 per child enrolled in all state-subsidized childcare and preschool providers serving approximately 400,000 children in subsidized care statewide. The new federal resources will extend childcare for children of essential workers through June of 2022 and increase access to subsidized childcare for more than 8,000 at-risk children and of essential workers who are not currently served in the system through June 2022.
We also passed an additional $2.1 billion in grants for small business and non-profits (up to $25,000), totaling $2.6 billion to help them overcome the economic challenges created by the pandemic. The stimulus also provides $35 million in immediate support to Food Banks and Diaper Banks who have seen an unprecedented increase in demand as millions of Americans turn to these services for the first time.
As Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, it is my mission to uplift families out of poverty and provide opportunities for all Californians. This package provides critical relief to families, workers and business owners who have struggled to make ends meet during the pandemic. Passing this stimulus package will help millions of Californians, and my office will continue to ensure that relief money is spent wisely, and the Valley gets its fair share.
As always, if you or someone you know needs assistance with state programs and resources, please do not hesitate to contact my offices at:
I know many of you are not able to attend our Council Meetings because of work or other obligations, so I wanted to provide an update on what was voted on related to our district. As a reminder, the next City Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.
As always, you can watch the Council Meeting live on our Facebook page , the City of Fresno’s Facebook page, TV Comcast Channel 96, TV AT&T channel 99, or on CMAC.TV/GOV/. Comments for agenda items can be emailed to clerk@fresno.gov.
Thursday, February 18, 2021 Council Meeting
1:00PM –The Zero Fare Clean Air Act – Temporary suspension of citywide bus fares beginning March 1, 2021. The resolution calls on using federal COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the cost of operating the city’s transportation system. However, it will be re-visited to propose a financing plan including private/public partnerships and grant funding.(APROVED). 5-2 vote.
Upcoming Events
Come out tomorrow 2/20/21 to help improve and beautify our community.
WHAT: Parkway Drive Cleanup Event WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2021
10:00 am – 12:00 pm WHERE: 1240 N Crystal Avenue, Fresno, CA
COVID-19 Testing Sites in D3
Tuesdays – Central East High Campus, Chukchansi Ballpark, and Fresno EOC Plaza
Wednesdays – Fresno Fairgrounds West Parking Lot, The Valley Inn (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month)
Thursdays – Mary Ella Brown Community Center
To view the complete Testing Sites list and time, please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Currently, there are two sites offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 75+ and Healthcare Workers.
1- Fresno Fairgrounds
2- Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Center
For more info, please visit
the County of Fresno’s website.
On January 29, 2021 Governor Newsom signed SB 91 extending the statewide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. The signed legislation will not only protect renters facing economic hardships due to the pandemic, but it will also bring relief to small property owners needing mortgage payment assistance.
Food Distributions
WHO: Centro La Familia Advocacy Services WHAT: Drive-Thru Food Distribution WHEN: every Saturday at 10:00 AM (Jan. 30 – Mar. 27) WHERE: 302 Fresno Street, Ste 102 Fresno, CA
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WHO: Fresno Cares WHAT: Drive-Thru Food Distribution WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 WHERE: Chukchansi Park (back parking lot)
1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA (back parking lot)
Querido residente,
Sé que muchos de ustedes no pueden asistir a nuestras reuniones del consejo debido al trabajo u otras obligaciones, así que quería brindarles una actualización sobre lo que se votó en relación con nuestro distrito. Como recordatorio, la próxima Reunión del Concejo Municipal se llevará a cabo el jueves 4 de marzo del 2021 a las 9:00 a.m.
Como siempre, puede ver la reunión del consejo en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook, la página de Facebook de la ciudad de Fresno, el canal 96 de TV Comcast, el canal 99 de TV AT&T o en CMAC.TV/GOV/. Los comentarios sobre los puntos de la agenda se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a clerk@fresno.gov.
Jueves, Febrero 18, 2021 Reunión del Consejo
1:00PM – Zero Fair Clean Air Act – Suspensión temporal de las tarifas de los autobuses en toda la ciudad a partir del 1 de marzo de 2021. La resolución exige el uso de fondos de ayuda federal COVID-19 para pagar el costo de operación del sistema de transporte de la ciudad. Sin embargo, se volverá a visitar para proponer un plan de financiación que incluya asociaciones públicos/privadas y subvenciones. (APROBADO).
Próximos Eventos
Venga mañana 20 de febrero para ayudar a mejorar y embellecer nuestra comunidad.
QUIÉN: Beautify Fresno, Clean Fresno,
Concejal Miguel Arias y
Fresno Housing QUÉ: Evento de limpieza de Parkway Drive CUÁNDO: Sabado 20 de Febrero del 2021
10:00 am. – 12:00 pm. DÓNDE: 1240 N Crystal Avenue, Fresno, CA
El 29 de enero de 2021, el gobernador Newsom firmó la SB 91 extendiendo la moratoria de desalojo en todo el estado a través de 30 de junio de 2021. La legislación firmada no solo protegerá a los inquilinos que enfrentan dificultades económicas debido a la pandemia, sino que también brindará alivio a los pequeños propietarios que necesiten asistencia para el pago de la hipoteca.
Distribuciones de alimentos
QUIÉN: Centro La Familia Advocacy Services QUÉ: Distribución de alimentos en el automóvil CUÁNDO: todos los sábados a las 10:00 a.m. (del 30 de enero al 27 de marzo) DÓNDE: 302 Fresno Street, Ste 102 Fresno, CA
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QUIÉN: Fresno Cares QUÉ: Distribución de alimentos en el automóvil CUÁNDO: Martes, 23 de Febrero del 2021 DÓNDE: Chukchansi Park (estacionamiento trasero)
1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA
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