Newsoms Criteria Shuts Down OC Board of Education’s Decision to Reopen Schools in Fall
Monday the Orange County Board of Education voted to reopen schools for in-person learning in the Fall. Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference Friday regarding California schools opening their doors and Orange County doesn't meet the state's criteria to reopen.
FV is Bringing Back the Drive-In Movie Theater !
Fountain Valley is bringing back a blast from the past - the movie theater drive-in. Sonic the Hedgehog will be shown at Fountain Valley Sports Park on August 1st for $20 per car. Fountain Valley's Drive-in will take place the sports park and features pizza and snacks available for pre-purchase. Each car has a $20 entry fee so load up your family and friends and hit the drive-in!
Ethnic Studies to be Considered as Graduation Requirement – Parallels Black Lives Matter Movement
Almost two years ago State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond pitched an ethnic studies curriculum as a high school graduation requirement. The California Department of Education revisited the proposal July 7 with a series of four webinars highlighting ethnic studies and their importance to education and society.
$900,000 Grant for Small Businesses in Fountain Valley
This morning Michelle Steel, Orange County Supervisor, gave District 2 of Fountain Valley $900,000. The check came before tonight's city council meeting where the city's small business loan program was discussed. Fountain Valley has decided to exhaust the grant funds before initiating the loan program.
FREE covid-19 tests for fountain valley – I got a pcr test for coronavirus & here’s what happened
Orange County has opened up free Covid-19 testing to essential workers and persons who are asymptomatic but have had exposure and cannot receive a test from their doctor.
Support Your Community @ FOUNTAIN Valley’s Cash Mob Friday’s
This past Friday Fountain Valley residents came out to cash mob Heavenly Vintage Nursery and Tio Flacos Tacos. Fountain Valley is home to many small businesses, neighborhood allies and small-town vibes. During Covid-19 small businesses are struggling and three women knew how they could help. Lynn Seeden, Fountain Valley Living Magazine, Anne Marie Jones, Fountain Valley small business owner and Gigi Hart, Cash Mob Facebook Administrator, have put together a weekly cash mob focusing on small businesses in Fountain Valley. Join in on the fun this Friday and stay tuned for the secret location!
These 3 Amazing Acts of Kindness Happened Right Here in Fountain Valley!
These amazing people went above and beyond the average typical neighbor, and during COVID-19 the Fountain Valley community spirit has not stopped. We've gathered three stories from the community that show caring, kindness, and cash!
Is Your Restaurant Ready to Open? Day 2 Seminar Recap of County Guidelines, Orders and Regulations
The Orange County Business Council and Orange County Health Agency conducted a three-day Zoom conference to educate businesses on what is required of them to open during Covid-19. Friday's conference focused on the restaurant industry and the industry specific orders, rules, guidelines and recommendations.
F.V. Business Owner Starts Go Fund Me to Support Local Businesses & Cheers Up Graduating F.V. Seniors
Remember when you threw your granduation cap into the air celebrating liberation from your teacher overlords?
Is Your Retail business Ready to Open? OC Health & Orange County Business Council Clarify Covid-19 Guidelines & Enforcement
Today a meeting held by Dr. Clayton Chau from the Orange County Health Care Agency and Lucy Dunn, President of the Orange County Business Council, was conducted to touch on guidelines and orders in the county for businesses during Covid-19. "This is not about paranoia, the coronavirus is three months young in science. Yes, we know a lot but we still have a lot more to learn because don't know. We don't have the vaccine yet and it won't be online for another at least 18 months. We know the infection is out there," Dr. Chau said.