City of Corona

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MORE VACCINE CLINICS ANNOUNCED! Registration is now open for several COVID-19 vaccine clinics planned for those in Phase 1A (all tiers), and 1B (tier 1), which includes individuals 65 and older. The following locations will have vaccine clinics starting Tuesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 22. Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.... Corona High School 1150 W. 10th Street Corona, CA, 92882 Heritage High School 26001 Briggs Road Menifee, CA, 92585 San Gorgonio Middle School 1591 Cherry Avenue Beaumont, CA, 92223 Indio Fairgrounds (Fullenwider Auditorium) 46350 Arabia Street Indio, CA. 92201 Those 65 and older who need assistance making an appointment can call the Riverside County Office of Aging at 800-510-2020 or 2-1-1. To see the description of the various tiers and to sign up for an appointment, click www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. Don’t see any appointments available? Spots are limited, but don’t worry! More opportunities will be coming to our community soon. We will share details as soon as we have them. Note: The City of Corona is sharing information as we receive it from Riverside County. Unfortunately, the registration website, requirements, and form are out of our control. We are pushing out information as quickly as we receive it. We will share your comments/concerns with the County. Thank you for your understanding.

Next Week's Schedule and registration links are now on our website! Get tested for COVID-19 right here in Corona! We've partnered with Riverside County and Curative to provide free COVID-19 testing to ALL residents via Mobile Van Testing.... The Curative test is a simple-to-use, 100% contactless, oral fluid COVID-19 test. It is self-administered and painless, make your appointment today! View full schedule and make an appointment! Visit www.CoronaCA.gov/Testing Note: This is a self-administered test. We encourage the community to follow test instructions precisely and remind our residents that individuals can be negative one day and positive the next, so it’s important to continue to observe all the COVID-19 precautions including social distancing, face coverings, and staying home if they’re sick.

We’d like to introduce Dr. Anne Turner, our new Community Services Director! Dr. Turner comes to the City of Corona after more than six years as the Director of Human Services for the City of Claremont overseeing Parks, Recreation programs, Senior Services, Special Events, Parks & Rec Facilities, Homeless Services, Community Based Organizations, and Administration. One of the highlights of her tenure was helping to facilitate a more than two-year community process which prod...uced the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan in 2016. Anne has also accomplished a bunch of other amazing things in her career like write a book, raise $1.2 million for homelessness services and help start a Master in Public Administration program at Claremont Lincoln University. Check out the link below for all the details. https://www.coronaca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6285/17

We know some residents have experienced and are still experiencing delays in waste collection. Waste Management (WM) is working to ensure collection is up to date and as timely as possible, but they are experiencing many challenges due to COVID-19. We truly appreciate your patience and grace during a time that has been challenging for all of us. Also, we would like to remind you that Friday, January 1st is a holiday and normal Friday collections will be completed on Saturday.... You may see collection trucks out on Friday, but those trucks will be working to service any areas that were missed this week. If you have any questions regarding your service, please contact Waste Management customer service line at 1-800-423-9986.

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¿Quieres hacer crecer tu negocio y lograr éxito? La Ciudad de Corona estara llevando acabo el Programa Emprendedor@s que educa, motiva, y empodera a desarollar tus habilidades de liderazgo y negocios. Y claro, es completemente GRATUITO! El programa consiste de: 8 semanas consecutivas los días Martes del 9 de Febrero al 30 de Marzo 5 7 PM... Via Zoom ¿Que espera? Registrese hoy: https://bit.ly/3ihMeqb

The City of Corona apologizes for the State's recent flip-flop. Today we received news that the Governor has overturned the provision that prohibited play on playground equipment. To recap: playground equipment is open. Park restrooms are also open. Play it safe.

COVID-19 Relief Grants are now available for Small Business - Application deadline is January 8th. Corona businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to apply for the $500 million Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program funded by the State of California. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 and are available for eligible small business owners and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and related health and safety restrictions. Program criteria and components include, but are not... limited, to the following: - Businesses and nonprofits must have operated in California as of June 1, 2019. - Nonprofits must be 501 c3 or 501 c6 and meet additional criteria. - Grant amounts will be based on revenue size. - Grants are not first-come, first serve and applications will be evaluated based on financial loss due to COVID-19 and additional criteria. Visit www.CAReliefGrant.com to review your eligibility, prepare your business documents and get ready to apply. Applications for Round 1 will open on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 8. The application period for Round 2 will be announced in the near future. Attend the informational webinars taking place this week to understand eligibility and requirements. Register at bit.ly/38tKcPp for options in multiple languages.

Corona is a city where people care, and we welcome your involvement in making our community a more vibrant place to live, work, and go to school! The City has various Boards and Commissions, made up of local residents, that provide input to City departments and activities. We are currently accepting applications for two Planning and Housing Commission vacancies and two Parks & Recreation Commission vacancies. Click here for full details: https://bit.ly/3n4y6lF

Brown Bag program is kicking off again this morning for our Corona Seniors. Distribution begins at 10 AM at Santana Park. Please enter off Santana Way. One bag per household while supplies last. Second Wednesday of the Month, 10 AM Santana Park, 598 Santana Way, Corona... In partnership with Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Counties See more

Enjoy a holiday performance courtesy of our very own Obctheater! https://bit.ly/2K4oN6V

State Officials to Send Cell Phone Alerts to Areas with Increasing COVID-19 Danger & Areas Impacted State Stay at Home Order With COVID-19 spreading at a dangerous rate throughout the state, and multiple regions of the state now under a mandatory stay-at-home order, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will issue region-wide emergency alerts at noon on Tuesday, asking residents to stay home except for essential activities. The following alert will be sent via Wireless... Emergency Alerts (WEA) system to cell phone users across Southern California including Riverside County: New public health stay at home order in your area. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. Stay home except for essential activity. Wear a mask. Keep your distance. Visit covid19.ca.gov Please note: This is an official message from the state. The city has no control over the messaging.