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une 15 was the constitutional deadline for the Legislature to pass a budget and send it to the Governor. The Legislature’s budget largely rejects the Governor’s proposed cuts from the May Revision budget and instead relies on federal assistance, accounting maneuvers, and additional reserves. The Legislature acknowledged additional work on the budget is needed, which will be carried out in the coming days and weeks. Numerous budget trailers bills will be considered to implement the budget or make cuts to existing programs if federal assistance is not forthcoming. Negotiations between the Governor and Legislature on additional budgetary items continue this week. It is anticipated that an August revision to the budget will occur once tax receipts are received in July. The League will continue to fight for resources that cities need to address revenue loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery. Read League Executive Director Carolyn Coleman's response to the FY 2020-21 State Budget here, and read below for highlights that are of interest to cities: TRIGGER CUTS If California does not receive the anticipated $14 billion in additional federal assistance by Sept. 1, the following “trigger solutions” may occur:
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hen Riverside Food Hub was awarded a USDA “Farmers to Families” grant, it sought nonprofit distribution sites where boxes of fresh produce could be delivered and put to good use by grateful families. The Soboba Foundation is the nonprofit arm of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and was able to quickly set up a weekly distribution program to benefit its tribal members. Throughout the month of June, 320 boxes of fresh produce are delivered each week to the Soboba Reservation where it is stored in a refrigerator truck. The truck was already being utilized for the tribe’s pop-up market that was created amid the pandemic, so residents didn’t have to leave the reservation to shop at nearby grocery stores for essential items. Contents of the boxes change each week based on the seasonal fruit and vegetable harvests from local farms, but a recent delivery included baby carrots, pears, iceberg lettuce, celery, strawberries, Pink Lady apples, white peaches, tangelos and sweet corn. The endless variety provides opportunities for families to incorporate healthy, fresh produce into their meal recipes as well as having nutrient-rich snacks on hand throughout the week. “Our CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition educators have worked at Soboba’s schools, teaching about healthy eating, physical fitness and gardening,” said Andrea Morey, Program Coordinator II for Riverside University Health System – Public Health, Nutrition & Health Promotion Branch that has partnered with Riverside Food Hub. “Our team is eager to bring in other educational
TABLE: Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas and Sponsorship Coordinator Andrew Vallejos staff the check-in table for produce box pickups on June 10 at the Soboba Sports Complex. | Photo courtesy of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. resources, as the tribal administration requests them. We deeply honor our relationship with Soboba and knew that this food box program opportunity needed to be shared with a diverse segment of residents, including tribal organizations. Food access is a burdensome concern for many, but Soboba opened their doors immediately when we presented the opportunity.” Each box is valued at $20 retail, estimating the weekly delivery value at about $5,000. The joint venture
of the Soboba Tribal Council, Tribal Administrator Michael Castello and the Soboba Foundation has run smoothly since it began. After many of the foundation’s signature fundraising events were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Dondi Silvas said she was happy to be able to do something for her community and tribal members once again. “We are grateful that the tribe took the time to fill out all the paperwork to get this program started,”
she said. “These items are all locally grown with no pesticides and the white peaches are amazing!” Soboba tribal members Doris Placencia and her sister Joyce Placencia drove up to the side of the Soboba Sports Complex to have their boxes of produce loaded before they went inside to shop at the pop-up market on June 10. “We came last week, too, and there’s always a really good variety,” Doris said. Soboba Foundation board members staff the check-in table from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday. So far, they have not run out of product before the end of the day and when there were about 60 boxes left over on June 3, they were quickly shared with tribal employees and residents of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Cahuilla Band of Indians reservations. Vanessa Minott, Tribal Administrator for the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, said her tribe was very thankful for the Soboba Foundation’s donation. “Soboba staff were gracious enough to bring 36 produce boxes to our tribal office so our staff was able to disperse them to our tribal members,” she said. “We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback from the community and personally, I was very grateful to receive a produce box because it has been a hardship getting to the city to get fresh produce.” Minott said the items have allowed her to provide a healthy alternative in her family’s meals. “As our sister tribe, Soboba has always thought of Santa Rosa and our people and we can’t thank them enough for their endless support,”
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nited Lift, a rental assistance program coordinated between Riverside County, United Way of the Inland Valleys, and Lift To Rise, is launching this week with the goal of keeping 10,000 families and residents housed. The program for Riverside County residents will provide $33 million in rental assistance between the months of June and November. Lift to Rise and United Way of Inland Valleys will administer the program, including dispersing the first round of payments in July. “Riverside County, a place already facing significant economic insecurity and rent bur-
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den, is now severely impacted by the near collapse of the region’s tourism and entertainment economy, said Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “The ability of our region to come together like this and keep people in their houses reflects the values and spirit that remain so strong here despite our challenges.” Residents may apply at UnitedLift.org or by calling 2-1-1. The application portal will be live and available in English and Spanish beginning June 15. The first application window will be open for 10 days and close on June 25. Following the initial window, applications will be open every month for a period of 10 days. “We are grateful to be trust-
On June 18, 1812
The day after the Senate and the House of Representatives vote to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law -- and the War of 1812 begins. It was partly in response to the forcible induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy.
On June 19, 1905
Some 450 people attend the opening day of the world's first nickelodeon, located in Pittsburgh. The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged each patron 5 cents to view live vaudeville acts as well as short films.
On June 20, 1975
"Jaws," a film directed by Steven Spielberg that
ed as stewards of vital resources and eager to continue our work to ensure that Riverside County residents affected by COVID-19 and its subsequent economic impact have the support they need to lead healthy and stable lives,” said Lisa Wright, President and CEO of United Way of the Inland Valleys. Eligibility is limited to renters in Riverside County with a current lease agreement who are either individuals or families earning 80 percent or below of the area’s median income, or who can document a loss of income due to COVID-19 economic impacts, leaving them unable to make their rent. Households meeting the initial eligibility requirements, will be selected by a random selec-
made countless viewers afraid to go into the water, opens in theaters. The story of a great white shark that terrorizes a New England resort town became an instant blockbuster and the highest-grossing film ever at the time.
On June 21, 1982
John W. Hinckley, Jr., who on March 30, 1981, shot President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington, D.C. hotel, was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. Hinckley's defense argued that he was obsessed with the 1976 film "Taxi Driver" and the lead actress, Jodie Foster. Hinckley was released from the mental institution in 2018.
On June 22, 1944
President Franklin Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill,
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tion system and will be required to provide documentation showing their economic hardship. Payments will be made directly to landlords. Households not selected for rental assistance may re-apply in subsequent application windows. Rental assistance is intended to cover past due rent from March to November 2020, up to $3,500 per household. “An unprecedented collaboration of community organizations pushed for a difference-making level of rental assistance and were critical in making it happen. We are thankful the Board of Supervisors recognize the importance of investing in the resiliency of families today and
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giving returning World War II veterans a range of benefits, including money for college tuition, living expenses and books.
On June 23, 1972
Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 is enacted into law. Title IX prohibits federally funded educational institutions from discriminating against students or employees based on sex in all areas, including athletics.
On June 24, 1993
Yale professor David Gelernter is seriously injured when an envelope explodes in his hands. That bombing, along with 14 others since 1978 that killed three people and injured 23 others, was eventually linked to Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber.