Many small business owners have struggled to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, they could be getting a break on millions in fees they pay for health inspections.
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Huntington Beach Using $20K in Covid Funds to Help Businesses Impacted by “Adrian’s Kickback”
The city and police department are reflecting on how they can better respond to these situations in the future.
Costa Mesa Lifts Commercial Eviction Ban; Tenants Have About Four Months to Pay Back Rent
Commercial tenants must start paying rent after about a year long eviction ban implemented during the pandemic.
Huntington Beach Becomes Latest City to Consider Cracking Down on Food Delivery App Fees
Council members could cap app fees charged to restaurants at 15%, while limiting non-delivery fees for customers at 5% temporarily for roughly four months.
Westminster Lifts Business Eviction Protection a Month Early, Allows for Year-Long Repayment Period
Westminster business owners struggling with the pandemic will no longer be protected against eviction after Feb. 28 as the council voted to lift the ban a month early.
City of Placentia Considers Providing $5,000 Grants to Local Small Businesses
Small business owners in Placentia struggling with the pandemic may soon be able to apply for up to $5,000 of relief aid.
Poll Finds Anaheim Voters Favor Recognizing Little Arabia District; City Council Ignores Push For Signs
Elected leaders continue to resist more than a decade old call for signage identifying the commercial district.
Newport Beach to Use Nearly $300K in County Funds to Bolster Small Businesses
County money will be used to launch the city’s third small business grant program during the pandemic.
Orange County Reveals A Slice of How It Spent Federal Coronavirus Relief Money
Voice of OC keeps asking where the $554 million in taxpayer money went. Some answers are starting to emerge.
Santa Ana Expands Its Coronavirus Response With Influx of New Federal Dollars
The federal cash was passed on to the city from the state, on top of the $3 million it already received from Orange County.


