Covid-19 updated resources for District 32 constituents
Drive-up, mobile testing sites are now available in LA County. You must make an appointment online; no walk-ups will be taken. Applications are only taken online at coronavirus.lacity.org/testing.
All City Halls are closed to the public until further notice. Each city and the county can be reached via phone and logging onto their individual web sites. Please see below for the phone numbers, web sites, and hours and days of availability of your local government. You may also contact Senator Archuleta’s District Office for Assistance by calling 562-406-1001 or sending email to senator.archuleta@sen.ca.gov.
City of Artesia:
All services requiring in-person visits or public counter assistance will be suspended or made available by phone, online or through email. Please visit the website at www.cityofartesia.us for details on specific services.
The city’s phone number is 562-865-6262.
The Dial-A-Ride Transportation program will remain in operation for eligible residents.
Regular waste hauling, street sweeping, sidewalk and road repairs, and graffiti removal services will continue as usual. While ticketing for street sweeping will be suspended until April 19, moving of cars as you are able is still encouraged to maintain clean streets.
Artesia Sheriff’s Department: 562.800.0044
City of Bellflower:
A live operator from the City can be reached 562-804-1424 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. They are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every other Friday. (Open Friday, April 10, 2020.)
City staff are also available by phone and email.
Dial-A-Ride service is available to those who are registered passengers. No new applicants will be accepted at this time.
For more information please visit the city’s web site at www.bellflower.org.
Bellflower Sheriff’s Department: 562.925.0124
City of Buena Park:
Available by phone (714-562-3550) and email (CityHall@BuenaPark.com) Monday thru Friday 730 am to 530 pm
Closed every other Friday
Here's a link with FAQ regarding Covid19 including Senior Meal Programs etc.
http://www.buenapark.com/city-departments/city-manager/covid-19-information
Buena Park Police Department: 714.562.3901
SCHOOL MEALS:
Buena Park School District (BPSD): Meal drive up or walk up (child must be present).
All students regardless of district (who are 18 or under) will be served.
Times/Locations:
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Beatty Elementary School (8201 Country Club) and Buena Park Junior HIgh School (6931 Orangethorpe)
Centralia Elementary School District (CESD): Breakfast and lunch offered to call children 18 and younger.
Times/Locations:
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Walter Knott, 7300 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park (breakfast from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12-12:30 p.m.)
Danbrook Elementary, 320 Danbrook St., Anaheim (breakfast 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
San Marino Elementary, 6215 San Rolando Way, Buena Park (breakfast 8 to 8:30 and lunch 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Savanna School District (SSD): Meals offered starting 3/30. Open to 18 years or younger.
Times/Locations:
Cerritos Elementary: 13600 183rd St, Cerritos (11:30 a.m. to noon)
Hansen Elementary: 1300 S Knott Ave, Anaheim (11:30 a.m. to noon)
Holder Elementary: 9549 Holder St, Cypress (11:30 a.m. to noon)
Reid Elementary: 720 S Western Ave, Anaheim (11:30 a.m. noon)
Stanton Central Park: 10660 Western Ave. Stanton (11:15 to 11:45 a.m.)
Oak/Central (existing bus stop) (noon to 12:30 p.m.)
Fullerton Joint Union High School District (Buena Park High School):
Times/Locations:
11:30 to 1:30 p.m., M-F at Buena Park High School
Anaheim Union HIgh School District: (Kennedy High school has a large BP student base.)
Times/Locations:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Various Locations including Kennedy High School (501 S. Western Avenue)
DISTANCE LEARNING
See individual school district websites for distance learning information.
INTERNET ACCESS (IF NOT AVAILABLE AT HOME)
Charter/Spectrum Internet is providing free broadband for 60 days for households with K-12 age children or college students.
Cannot be a current customer. Up to 100 mbps. Call 1 (844) 488-8395. Installation fee will be waived as well.
SPECIAL HOURS FOR GROCERY STORES (INCLUDING 65+ & VULNERABLE POPULATIONS)
Albertsons (8880 Valley View Street) - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Aldi (8351 La Palma Ave) - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Grocery Outlet (H Mart (5111 Beach Blvd) - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Northgate Market (6991 Lincoln Ave) - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (65+/disabled 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.)
Smart & Final Extra! (7930 Valley View Street) - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Stater Bros. (7511 Orangethorpe Ave) - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (65+/disabled 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.)
Super 1 Mart/Han Nam Chain (5301 Beach Blvd) - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Superior Grocers (6931 La Palma Ave) - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walmart (8450 La Palma Ave) - 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (each Tues. 60+/disabled 7 a.m. to
8 a.m.)
Zion Market (5400 Beach Blvd.) - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
HOMELESS SHELTER OPERATIONS
The new Buena Park Navigation Center is still anticipated to open in June 2020. The City’s homeless outreach coordinator, City Net continues to refer people to the Fullerton seasonal shelter (now located at the Janet Evans community complex and the Bridges at Kraemer facility.
On March 24, 2020, the City Council approved the “stay” of the 30-day stay ordinance. The City Council for the City of Buena Park hereby authorizes and directs that Section 19.552.110(A) of the Buena Park Municipal Code, or similar provisions in the Code which place limits on the consecutive days any person may rent or let a room, be suspended as to persons only. Such prohibitions as to firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or other business entities shall remain in place. This order shall take effect immediately and to continue for as long as the “local emergency” declared by the City Council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic remains in effect.
CHURCH FOOD DRIVES
BP Collaborative giving out bags of food via the BP resource center
Guidestone Church (5600 Crescent Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620)
- Send food requests to foodbank@guidestone.church. They have been delivering to homes.
First Lutheran Church (215 N. Lemon St. Fullerton)
- Continues Pantry/Grocery distributions 2nd and 4th Thursday's of the month 1:00--2:00 PM.
Pathways of Hope in Fullerton is still giving out food.
ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES (TRASH PICK UP/STREET SWEEPING)
EDCO continues to provide regular trash pick up. Street sweeping is still being provided by the City. The Police Department is not issuing citations for street sweeping violations. Any citations issued on or after March 9, 2020, will be waived. However, the City asks residents and businesses to be mindful of the schedule so that the streets can continue to be cleaned during this time.
INFORMATION ON TICKET ENFORCEMENT
On March 24, 2020, the City Council approved a moratorium on parking citations issued on or after March 9, 2020, and discontinues street sweeping enforcement during the local emergency. THis action does not waive or discontinue parking citations for other infractions such as red curb parking or illegally parking in disabled parking. This action took effect immediately and will continue until the local emergency ordinance ceases.
POLICE AND FIRE STATION PHONE NUMBERS
Police Department Non-Emergency Line: (714) 562-3902
OCFA Non-Emergency Line: (714) 573-6000
MEAL PROGRAMS AT SENIOR CENTERS
The Buena Park Community Center is currently closed. To help our seniors the following programs continue:
The Senior Urgent Transportation Program or Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program will continue to operate taking seniors to and from their doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping trips and prescription pickups. The program operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am -2:00pm. There is a suggested donation of $1 each way but no one is turned down if not able to pay. The vehicle is cleaned and wiped down thoroughly after each ride. For more info please call (714) 236-3870.
The Senior Grocery Program comes to us from Second Harvest and provides canned goods for seniors on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:15am. Due to an increased need, we will be operating EVERY Thursday at 10:15am until this crisis is over. This program typically is an in person process but now is being distributed via drive-thru. The seniors will not need to get out of their vehicle to receive this food distribution. Proper safe handling guidelines and social distancing will be followed by staff operating this program. This Senior Grocery Program will occur of the following dates; April 2, April 9 and April 16. For more info please call (714) 236-3870.
The USDA Food Distribution Program comes to us from Second Harvest provides canned goods for seniors on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:30am. This program used to be an in person process but now is being distributed via drive-thru. The seniors will not need to get out of their vehicle to receive this food distribution. Proper safe handling guidelines and social distancing will be followed by staff operating this program. This program will occur of the following day; April 8. For more info please call (714) 236-3870.
The Congregate Nutrition Program by Meals on Wheels OC will be providing a frozen meal to seniors via drive through system. Seniors can pick-up 7 frozen meals on Tuesday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. This process will be repeated each week after that until the congregate lunch program can be restored. For more info please call (714) 236-3870.
The Home Delivered Meals Program by Meals on Wheels OC is continuing to serve its homebound seniors. Please call for eligibility and availability of meals. Meals on Wheels OC can be reached at (714)823-3294.
Meals on Wheels of Buena Park is continuing its service to Buena Park homebound seniors Monday – Friday. They are on new clients at this time. Meals on Wheels Buena Park be reached at (714)995-5826.
The Buena Park Senior Activity Center continues to assist seniors during this crisis. Seniors can inquire about food programs by calling (714) 236-3870 or emailing seniors@buenapark.com.
EVICTION MORATORIUM
On March 17, 2020, City Council adopted a city law prohibiting evictions for tenants of residential and commercial properties unable to pay rent due to financial impacts related to COVID-19.
Learn more:
Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet - ENGLISH
Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet - SPANISH
Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet - KOREAN
Read the full urgency ordinance of the City Council for the City of Buena Park, California, enacting a moratorium on evictions for tenants of residential and commercial properties in the City.
City of Cerritos:
The city is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and the same hours every other Friday.
The public can reach a live person during office hours at 562-860-0311.
For more information please visit the city’s web site at www.cerritos.us.
Cerritos Sheriff’s Department: 562.800.0044
City of Commerce:
Open via phone Monday thru Thursday 8am-6pm. Closed on Friday
phone: 323 887-4460
web site: www.ci.commerce.ca.us
Commerce Sheriff’s Department: 323.890.5400
City of Downey:
The city is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling 562-869-7331 and following the recorded menu.
Web site at www.downeyca.org.
Downey Police Department - 562-861-0771
Police Department lobby will remain open for business.
Downey Fire Department – 562-904-7345
Fire administration office will be closed to the public. Phone line will be open for general Fire and hazmat inquiries.
Fire alarm and sprinkler plan submittals will be processed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7345 to make an appointment.
Cashier’s office at City Hall will be closed to the public. Water bill payments can be processed by phone, online, or placed in the DROPBOX outside City Hall.
The following phone lines are open for questions/information:
Water Billing – 562-904-7246
COVID-19 hotline - 562-299-6711
Business Licenses and Permit Fees – 562-904-7249
Parks will remain open, except for the use of playground equipment, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, fitness equipment and Skate Park.
Dial-a-Ride transportation services will continue without interruption.
Staff will begin a Senior Wellness Check program for Downey senior residents. Patrons can register to participate by contacting (562) 904-7238.
For the Senior Congregate Meal Program frozen meal pick-up availability and registration, patrons can contact (562) 862-8800.
Staff will be available to answer questions from the public by phone at (562) 904-7360 or by email at questions@downeyca.org.
The Downey Library was previously closed due to renovations as part of Measure S. Residents can still access Library services digitally at https://www.downeylibrary.org/digital-library
CITY MEETINGS
As a mitigation effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020, allows the public to participate and address the City Council during the open session of a City Council meeting via live stream and/or teleconference only. The public can also contact (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099, enter Meeting ID:469 868 230 and press the # (pound) key, to listen to the City Council meeting.
City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be lived streamed through the City’s YouTube Channel.
The City has created two email addresses: ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org (City Council Meetings) and pcpubliccomment@downeyca.org (Planning Commission Meetings) where the public can submit public comment to be read into the record at a City Council or Planning Commission meeting. The email addresses are posted on the City Clerk’s and video streaming webpages.
The City of Downey transit services continue to operate for essential travel. All Downey Transit vehicles are being sanitized daily for public safety. If you do not need to travel, please stay home.
All Downey Link and Dial-A-Ride Transportation services will continue without interruption.
For Dial-A-Ride Transit vehicles are being sanitized daily.
For Dial-A-Ride information please call 562-904-7215.
For Downey Link information please call 562-529-5465.
The Downey Depot Office is closed to the public.
Hacienda Heights:
Closed to Public
Available by phone or email
M-F 8am to 5pm
626-330-7072
Below are some organizations providing additional help during the Covid-19 Stay At Home order.
- Meals on Wheels Industry Hills (626-333-4570) - delivering meals to seniors. They are not quite set up yet to deliver toiletries, but I will be glad to let you know once it’s available.
- YWCA SGV (626-960-2995 | info@ywcasgv.org) - delivering meals to seniors
- LA County/City Elder Nutrition Program (1-800-510-2020 ) - The County and City of Los Angeles provide free meals to older adults age 60 and older who are impacted by COVID-19. Meals are provided either at distribution sites or home-delivered. An example of this would be the meal program at Manzanita (Steinmetz) and there’s also one in Whittier.
- New Horizons Caregivers Group (626-941-8100) - Serving food to the Hacienda Heights community members and individuals in need. 10am to 12pm Tues., Wed. & Thurs while supplies last until April 13th.
- St. John Vianney Church (626-330-2269), food pantry open on Saturdays.
City of Hawaiian Gardens:
City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Essential Services are still being provided. For information call 562-420-2641 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Follow the menu when prompted to speak with city staff. Leave a message if you cannot reach someone, and your call will be returned.
The Public Safety Center will be closed to the public until further notice. For emergencies, please call 911. For other concerns please contact via email: SafetyCenter@HGCity.org
For more information visit the city’s web site at www.hgcity.org.
Hawaiian Gardens Sheriff’s Department: 562.623.3500
City of La Mirada:
Open via phone Monday thru Thursday 730am to 530pm
Every other Friday 730am to 430pm
Email - citycontact@cityoflamirada.org
Web site: www.cityoflamirada.org
La Mirada Covid19 response and resources including Senior Meals Info
https://www.cityoflamirada.org/Home/Components/News/News/3836/22
Here's a link to the latest City of La Mirada COVID-19 update
Here's a link to a list of La Mirada Restaurants open for takeout
La Mirada Sheriff’s Department: 562.902.2960
City of La Habra Heights:
Follow this link foir the updated Say-At-Home Order from the City of La Habra Heights
Follow this link for the City of La Habra Height's COVID-19 page
City of Lakewood:
The city is open by phone 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on alternating Fridays.
City staff can be reached at 562-866-9771.
For more information on city services and news, such as the Virtual Recreation Center and the DASH Transit service, visit the city’s web site at www.lakewoodcity.org.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Department: 562.431.2255
Some Lakewood eateries also offering grocery packs or cook-at-home kits for pickup or delivery
Lakewood restaurants are still open to serve their usual menu, offering drive-through, curbside pickup, takeout and delivery. You can see a map (and a list) of these businesses that includes the website, phone number, current hours and services at www.lakewoodcity.org/Restaurants.
A few restaurants are also selling grocery packs of fresh produce, dairy, meat, beverages and other items, and sometimes a roll or two of toilet paper! Others also offer cook-at-home kits. Participating restaurants are indicated on the map with a green pin and include:
California Pizza Kitchen (500 Lakewood Center Mall #125) 562-633-0854
Cassidy's Corner Cafe (11132 Del Amo Blvd) 562-860-1171
Foggia Italian Market & Deli (5522 Del Amo Blvd) 562-627-0987
George's Greek Cafe (5252 Faculty Ave) 562-529-5800
Sunrise Cafe (4101 Lakewood Blvd) 562-377-1234
Stonefire Grill (4325 Del Amo Blvd) 562-232-2000
Check each restaurant's website or call to see what they have available for purchase.
Other Lakewood restaurants also offering grocery kits for pickup or delivery can be added to our list by calling the City of Lakewood at 562-866-9771, extension 2140 or emailing service1@lakewoodcity.org.
City of Montebello:
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020:
In line of CDC and public health orders, Montebello Bus Lines will be temporarily suspended and replaced by the Fiesta Taxi vans. This will be a FREE SERVICE at this time for essential public transit system service from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The weekend schedule will only be available during morning and afternoon peak hours, 5 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call 1-877-722-2122.
Open via phone Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: 323 887-4540
website: www.cityofmontebello.com
Montebello Police Department: 323.887.1212
City of Norwalk:
City Hall is open only for essential services. Residents can reach someone 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday by calling 562-929-5760. A live person will be able to give information.
The city is extending the suspension of parking enforcement for preferential parking and street sweeping to April 30, 2020. Seniors 60-years-old and older can register for the city’s Senior Food Program at 562-929-5580. For more information visit the city’s web site at https://www.norwalk.org/.
Norwalk Sheriff’s Department: 562.863.8711
City of Pico Rivera:
Open via phone Tuesday thru Thursday 9am-5pm, Closed Monday and Friday - Phone: 562 942-2000
website: pico-rivera.org
Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Department: 562.949.2421
City of Santa Fe Springs:
City Hall staff is open to receive phone calls 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and closed on Fridays.
For the week of April 6th, street sweeping will continue to clean city streets per schedule. However, for the time being, citations will not be issued.
City park facilities including restrooms, tennis, handball and basketball courts and playgrounds, are CLOSED until further notice pursuant to Los Angeles County’s “Safer At Home” order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Users can still access outdoor park areas using appropriate social distance requirements.
For activities to conduct while remaining Safe at Home, don’ forget to visit the City’s Virtual Recreation Center here.
If you need Police or Fire Assistance, call (562) 567-9240 (Whittier Police Dispatch) for non-emergency.
Call 911 if you have an emergency.
For more information visit the city’s web site at www.santafesprings.org.
Santa Fe Springs Police Department 562.409.1850
City of Whittier:
Open via phone Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: 562 567-9300
website: cityofwhittier.org
E-mail: admin@cityofwhittier.org
For the latest orders and closures click the link below
https://www.cityofwhittier.org/Home/Components/News/News/1304/1149
Watch a city update from Whittier Mayor Pro Tem - 4/28
Follow this link for the latest City of Whittier Press Releases
For a list of the City of Whittier services during the Coronavirus order.
Includes Whittier school meal programs, blood donation info , and a FAQ section in multiple languages
www.cityofwhittier.org/COVID19
Whittier Police Department: 562.567.9200
Unincorporated Whittier Police numbers are: North Whittier 626.330.3322 (City of Industry Sheriff’s) West Whittier 562.949.2421 (Pico Rivera Sheriff’s) South Whittier 562.863.8711 (Norwalk Sheriff’s)
Disclaimer: for emergencies, please dial 911 - for more information on city trash pickup, parking enforcement, school food programs, please log onto the city web site or call your city direct. Please call our Norwalk or Sacramento office if you need further information. We are available Monday thru Friday from 9am-5pm at Norwalk 562 406-1001, Sacramento 916 651-4032.