This winter’s unprecedented natural gas prices, on top of already high inflation, have been a real hardship for many Southern Californians, especially our most vulnerable, our seniors, and people facing difficult circumstances.  SoCalGas is stepping up to help customers in need with charitable donations of $10 million in shareholder funding to help customers with bill assistance and to bolster community resources for those who may be struggling financially.

The company committed $5 million in shareholder funding to the Gas Assistance Fund, a program administered by the United Way that provides income-qualified customers with one-time grants to help pay their natural gas bills. The contribution is the largest in the fund’s 40-year history and will help the United Way expand access to the program to thousands of additional Southern Californians this winter.

SoCalGas also announced it will contribute $4 million from its donor advised fund to relaunch its popular Fueling Our Communities program, a collaboration with local food banks and nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to thousands of Californians facing food insecurity since 2020.

In addition, SoCalGas will contribute $1 million in aid from its donor advised fund to small restaurant owners through the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, a fund that was started in 2021 to help small restaurants with improvements, upgrades, employee retention and to manage debt, losses and rising costs.

For more information, please see the news release, attached.

Check out the interview with the City’s Public Information Officer and City Planner discussing the Planning Entitlement Process.

Shred-It Event

The City will host a shred event at the Yucaipa Community Center (34900 Oak Glen Road, west parking lot) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., or when the truck is full.  Please show your California ID as proof of residency.  Residents may bring up to four boxes (banker box size) or bags of paper per person.  Please only bring paper that should be shredded (most junk mail does not need to be shredded).  Magazines, phone books, catalogs, etc. will not be accepted.  Walk-ups are not allowed.

For your safety, and to ensure everyone is treated fairly, please drive through the line and do not get out of your car.  Staff will unload your materials and take them to the on-site shredder.

Have you ever wondered how a City determines what it’s housing needs are in order to meet not only the community’s long-term vision for the future but also staying in compliance with California law? Check out the interview with the City’s Public Information Officer and City Planner discussing this topic.

Please take a few moments of your time to watch the City of Yucaipa 2022 State of the City address. This video truly highlights our community’s hard work and dedication to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while maintaining our beautiful hometown feel.

Monthly Blood Drives

Don’t miss the opportunity to donate blood on the first Wednesday of every month! Blood Drives take place at City Hall from 10 am to 3 pm. Appointments are available at lstream.org