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Starting Jan. 15, customers who qualify for payments will receive a payment issued to their Bank of America debit card as well as be sent an unfunded Money Network Card.
Beginning Feb. 15, benefit payments will be issued to the Money Network Cards and no longer to Bank of America debit cards. A new direct deposit option will also be added later this year.
The EDD asks customers to allow up to 14 business days for that unfunded Money Network Card to arrive.
For example, if an individual qualifies for a payment on Jan. 15, allow until February 1 to receive that new Money Network Card.
Individuals who don’t receive their card after that period may contact Money Network at 1-800-684-7051.
The cards will arrive in a plain, white, letter-sized envelope from the EDD with an Omaha, Nebraska return address since that is where the cards are manufactured.
Important details on what the EDD’s customers should expect throughout this transition are being delivered through personal emails and text messages in late January. The messaging follows letters, emails, and text messages sent in early December to all active customers at the time advising them of the upcoming change and key dates involved.
Check the EDD's debit card webpage for updates.
Closing out Bank of America cards
IMPORTANT DEADLINE: April 15, 2024, is the last day individuals will be able to use their Bank of America debit card. Customers are encouraged to use or transfer any remaining balance on their debit cards before that date.
Stay alert against fraud
The EDD will never request personal information by text message, email, or on social media. Text messages asking to activate a benefits debit card by selecting a link are scams. The EDD’s text messages only link to websites that include “edd.ca.gov”. The EDD encourages customers to remain vigilant and safeguard their financial and personal information. Visit Help Fight Fraud for tips on how to avoid scams.
Upcoming service updates
Starting this spring, the EDD will begin phasing in a new direct deposit option for payment of customers’ benefits administered by Money Network, which will be described in forthcoming communications from the EDD.
This update is one of many upcoming customer service enhancements that are being introduced as part of a transformational period for the Department called EDDNext.
The Department is dedicated to improving its customer experience, modernizing technologies and self-service options, simplifying forms and notices, and increasing efficiencies for staff with updated policies and procedures — all focused on making the experience of the EDD’s customers easier and faster.
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ABC also encourages the public to have a plan in place for a sober driver to get everyone home safely.
ABC is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help keep communities safe through New Year’s Day.
Remember to designate a sober driver, use public transportation or a ride-hailing service.
“We want everyone to get home safe this holiday season,” said ABC Director Joseph McCullough. “Remember to make a plan before you celebrate. ABC licensees can also help keep communities safe by carefully checking identifications and ensuring customers are not overserved.”
The department has several education and prevention programs available to ABC licensees that promote responsible service of alcoholic beverages.
ABC agents and local law enforcement officers will be out this holiday season to monitor compliance and increase public safety.
Visit ABC’s website to see how the department protects communities through education, prevention and enforcement programs designed to increase compliance with California’s alcoholic beverage laws.
ABC is a department of the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Cyr Family Farm is open for Christmas tree sales this holiday season.
Available are Nobles, Nordmann, Silvertips Tabletop trees up to 13 feet.
They also are offering wreaths with custom bows, swags, tree toppers, tractor lights, stands, walnuts, hand painted signs, fresh cuts and trim on the base. Help loading and delivery are available upon request.
The drive-thru tree lot is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
The farm is located at 1990 Big Valley Road, Lakeport.
For more information, call Tamara Cyr at 707-349-3455.
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The Restaurant Expo is a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to new and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses.
Lake County food industry business owners and their staff are invited to attend the Expo on Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the classroom and kitchen of the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College.
Food industry business owners, managers, chefs, and staff will be treated to presentations from industry experts. Cinthya Cisneros from La Cheve Bakery & Brews in Napa will share her inspirational and unlikely story of opening and thriving during COVID and beyond, Christian Ahlmann from Six Sigma Ranch will discuss how they are perfecting the hospitality experience in Lake County, and Weston Siefert from the Saw Shop and Public House will share how he used unconventional borrowing to grow his businesses.
Additional sessions will include diversification through catering and specialty food sales, hiring and retaining good employees, Sysco Foods will provide demonstrations and resources, and marketing specialists will explain how to make the most of Restaurant Week.
After the classroom and kitchen event, Lake EDC will host a networking event for participants to mingle and network with presenters and industry collaborators.
The event will include a catered lunch from Rosie Cooks and light hors d'oeuvres at the mixer. Tickets will be $25 per person.
To learn more about the Restaurant Expo and networking event, or to sign up to attend, visit http://tinyurl.com/LCexpo2024.
In addition, the second annual Lake County Restaurant Week will span the week of Feb. 4 to 10.
Coordinated by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, residents will be encouraged to try new restaurants around the lake. Restaurants from every corner of the county will participate with prix-fixe menu, small plates, or feature Lake County produce or product at a discounted price.
Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended.
To learn more about how to participate as a restaurant in Restaurant Week, visit https://www.lakecochamber.com/restaurant-week/.