To control the spread of COVID-19, all residents and workers must cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when leaving home for any reason. Employees must wear a face covering when in the workplace except when in a private space or area not regularly used by others. Businesses are also required to remind customers or visitors to wear face coverings while inside or waiting in line to enter their business. County Face Coverings Order

Business are reminded to adhere to COVID-19 Preventative Measures as Follows:

1. Face coverings are required by everyone (except when dining), as required by the State and County.
2. For restaurants, the following items are emphasized:
   • Tables should be placed to allow for at least 6 feet of distance between each table, and between diners and pedestrians passing outside of the dining area.
   • Restaurants should implement procedures to ensure patrons waiting for tables can maintain social distancing (e.g. reservations, use of text notifications, marked waiting areas).
   • Patron sign-ins are encouraged, to allow for contact-tracing in the event of a COVID exposure.

The State of California recently announced a new campaign, #ShopSafeShopLocal, encouraging Californians to support small businesses in their communities as they make modifications to protect public health and help our state's diverse neighborhoods thrive. Running through July, the campaign is a call to action to help all California small businesses operate safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic and grow their digital footprints. 

As part of this campaign, the State has launched a new website that connects California's small business owners to critical tools and resources including free consulting, latest state industry guidance and county variances, personal protective equipment (PPE) through SafelyMakingCA.org, California's new PPE marketplace, and a free digital media toolkit for small businesses and partners.

The regional COVID-19 testing site at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has been extended through August, and beginning Monday, July 13 the test site will have new operating hours from 9:00am-12:00pm (or until supplies last), Monday-Friday. Testing is available for asymptomatic residents age 10 years and above in the cities of Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore. No appointment is needed. Testing at this site is to determine if a patient is currently infected.

The Pleasanton Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications for relief for Pleasanton residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents can receive up to $2,500 in grant assistance for eligible Pleasanton households to pay for up to one month of delinquent rent and late fees. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Program eligibility details.

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

COVID-19 Small Business Update and Q&A

Hosted by NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | Registration

Tuesday, July 14, 2:00 pm

Reopening California: PPP Forgiveness & Return to Work

Hosted by Hoge Fenton | Registration

Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 am

Workplace Reimagined: Changing Landscape of Office and Work Environments

Hosted by East Bay EDA | Registration

Stay informed! Bookmark the City's COVID-19 Business Support page to obtain useful information at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/eddcovid. We are monitoring information related to COVID-19 and will update this page with relevant changes. 

This newsletter is brought to you by the City of Pleasanton to keep our business community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To adhere to the Alameda County Public Health Department’s order to shelter in place, all City of Pleasanton offices are temporarily closed and City government meetings have been suspended. You may contact our staff at econdev@cityofpleasantonca.gov or leave a message at (925) 931-5042.