Volume 176 | June 15 - 19, 2020
Fireworks Task Force Enforcing the Law
with Help from Residents
The City's Fireworks Task Force has confiscated thousands of dollars' worth of fireworks and made several arrests thanks to help from residents reporting fireworks users.

To report fireworks users by address, call Moreno Valley Police's non-emergency line at 951-247-8700, option #5 to reach dispatch.

California Department of Public Health
Requires Face Coverings in Most Settings
The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of Covid-19 can still spread the virus and that the use of face coverings, combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing, will reduce the spread. More information is available on the  California Department of Public Health's Guidance web page .
Moreno Valley Residents Invited to Show Their Patriotic Spirit in Fun 4 th of July Contests!
These fun new community events could become MoVal traditions!

The United We Stand Home Decorating Contest features prizes in the "Best Use of Theme," "Most Patriotic," "Most Creative" and "People's Choice" categories. Enter through July 1.

The United We Stand Virtual 6k Run/Walk invites residents to don their patriotic gear and complete a 6k run/walk, or a hike up Terri Peak. Record your time on any exercise app, screenshot your total distance and finish time, take photos along the walk/hike/run and post with the hashtags #MOVALPARKS #MOVAL6K to be eligible for prizes and medals. Enter July 4-10.

Pets take center stage in the Star Spangled Pets Virtual Pet Costume Contest . This crazy event features prizes in the categories of "Pet/Owner Lookalike," "Most Patriotic," "Most Handsome," "Most Beautiful" and, of course, "Funniest." Enter June 22-29.

The MoVal's Got Talent Virtual Talent Show is your chance to shine. But there's a one-minute time limit, so plan accordingly. Enter June 22-29.

Entry and judging rules and procedures for all these fun events are available on the City's website at www.moval.org/fourth . Entry deadlines vary by event, so enter soon!
Library Offers New Park & Pick-up Service
Moreno Valley Public Library patrons can once again borrow hard-copy materials. The new Park & Pick-up service allows patrons to order books, audiobooks or DVDs online or by phone and make an appointment to pick them up at a table just outside the Main or Mall library branch. Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez explains it all in this brief video .
 
Visit Moreno Valley Public Library online at  www.moval.org/library . The Main Library can be reached at 951-413-3880, and the Mall Branch at 951-413-3761. Send the library a message on Facebook  @MovalPublicLibrary , or email to  citylibrary@moval-library.org .
Census 2020 Deadline Extended to October 31
The federal Census is conducted just once every 10 years, and it determines how much federal funding Moreno Valley will receive for vital public services, including public safety, schools, and social programs. So it's very important for MoVal to get an accurate count in the 2020 Census. To help make that happen, the City has created a special Census web page to provide information in English and Spanish. The online Census only takes about five minutes to complete.
 
 Important note: T he Census does NOT include a citizenship question and, by federal law, the U.S. Census Bureau must keep all collected information confidential and may NOT share it with any other government agency, law enforcement, immigration officials or landlords.