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New Pandemic Relief Package

This week, Governor Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families, and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. Assistance includes:

• Cash relief to lower-income Californians

• Increased aid to small businesses

• License renewal fee waivers to businesses impacted by the pandemic

• Additional resources for critical child care services

• Emergency financial aid for community college students

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Vaccine Lottery System

Next week the county will switch to a lottery-based vaccine appointment system that requires people to register for vaccine appointments only once. Health care workers, long-term care facility residents and employees and people age 65 and older can register online at RecoverSLO.org. The county will then electronically and randomly select a portion of those registered to fill appointment slots that week, based on vaccine allocation made available to the county. Appointments in Paso Robles may come available this week, register here.
15% of SLO County's population has now been fully vaccinated.

Some Youth and Adult Sports Can Resume

Outdoor high-contact sports can now be played in SLO County with some modifications based on new guidance from the California Public Health Department. Weekly testing will be required for football, soccer, rugby and water polo participants age 13 and over. Weekly testing is required for all participants and coaches in these sports. Outdoor moderate-contact sports, such as baseball, cheerleading and softball, can be played in these counties without the testing requirement. Details En Espanol

Want San Luis Obispo County to Move to Red Tier? Get Tested for COVID-19

SLO County benefits when more people get tested from COVID-19. By increasing the number of tests conducted here, SLO County could move faster through the tiers of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

COVID-19 Testing Site
Paso Robles Event Center - Frontier Pavilion

2198 Riverside Ave

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tests available Tuesday-Saturday from 7AM to 7PM.

Please register for an appointment ahead of time. If you need to register by phone, call 1-888-634-1123 or register online at emergencyslo.org/testing

Ayuda en Español

Si tiene preguntas sobre COVID-19, salud, asistencia financiera o vacunas, use los recursos que se enumeran a continuación.

Línea Telefónica en Español/Mixteco: 805.363.0888
Centro de Asistencia Telefónica COVID-19: 805-781-4280 o 805.543.2444. Domingo a sábado de 15:00 a 20:00
Información de Médica: cfsslo.org
Chatea con Especialistas de COVID-19: www.dignityhealth.org
Asistencia Familiar: capslo.org
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Business Assistance

"Keep It Local" Gift Card Program

The City of Paso Robles has a program to encourage Paso residents to support their local businesses. The Paso Robles "Keep it Local" Gift Card Program generates sales revenue for local businesses while saving residents money on local goods and services. The program allows locals to buy full-value gift cards or certificates from Paso Robles businesses at a 20% discount, and the City reimburses the 20% discount amount back to participating business up to $1,000.
See the participating businesses here. Businesses can apply for the program h ere.

Propane Assistance Program

The Paso Robles City Council allocated $100,000 toward the purchase of propane as part of the COVID Economic Recovery Program to assist local businesses. The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is administering the program on behalf of the City.

Program stipulations include:

Must have a valid City of Paso Robles business license
Businesses must certify COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions and adhere to the City of Paso Robles Fire Department’s guide for the safe use of portable gas-fired heaters
Amount of reimbursement is equal to 50% total expense, not to exceed $700/month
Receipts dated January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 are eligible for reimbursement
Receipts will be evaluated for reimbursement on a monthly basis. Forms must be completed in full with applicable documentation included and received before the 7th of the following month

To apply, click here.

For more financial resources visit prcity.com/coronavirus

Resident Assistance

New Senior Food Delivery Service

SLO Food Bank, Ride On and Wilshire Services are now offering home grocery delivery to homebound seniors age 60 and older. You can sign up for the senior home delivery program by calling Wilshire Services at 805-547-7025 ext. 2216, or email Jennifer Kaplan at
jkaplan@wilshirehcs.org. Entrega de comestibles a domicilio a personas mayores de 60 años que no pueden salir de casa a 805-547-7025 ext. 2216.

Food Resources

North County food and pantry services, free meal sites for kids, and resources for homebound seniors:

Eviction Protection

Californians facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be protected from eviction through June 30 as long as they pay part of their rent under an emergency bill signed by the Governor on Friday, February 5. The bill provides eviction protection for tenants who pay at least 25% of their rent through June and provides $2.6 billion in federal funds for rent subsidies that will help pay most past-due rent by low-income tenants dating back to last April. Visit Housing is Key for more information.

Mortgage Assistance

This page describes protections under two new state laws: the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (AB 3088), which took effect on August 31, 2020; and the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (SB 91), which took effect on February 1, 2021. SB 91 makes available financial assistance to qualified landlords and tenants for a tenant’s unpaid rent during the 13-month period between March 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Find more mortgage help and how to get it on the state's Housing page.

Utility Assistance

Many utility providers are not shutting off services due to non-payment. Check with the California Public Utilities Commission for more information.

The Water Board restricts the shut off of water during the COVID crisis. Report any water shutoff or reconnect issue at COVID-19 Water Shut-Off Complaint Report.

Unemployment Insurance

In December 2020, the federal government passed legislation providing an additional 11 weeks of benefits. This is in addition to the additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits that was part of the CARES Act. The legislation also includes a $300 per week supplement to unemployment benefits.

Apply for benefits through the Employment Development Department.

Stay Connected

COVID-19 Updates

California, SLO County and Paso Robles are working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and hasten the reopening of businesses. We have created a website that provides links to business and resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Some of the restrictions and guidelines change frequently, it's important to stay up to date Details

Sign up for our COVID-19 email updates here.

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