Volume 209 | Feb. 1 - 5, 2021
New Businesses Coming Despite the Pandemic
In this month's Mayor's Minute video, Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez, Mayor of Moreno Valley, explains that even while they deal with the pandemic, he and the City Council are still helping businesses locate here and create good jobs.
Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) Customers Get Extra Time to Pay Bills, and May Also Qualify for Coronavirus Discount
Residential customers of Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) can apply for an extended payment period of 12 months to pay a coronavirus-related outstanding balance incurred since March 2020. In addition, if a customer’s income has declined significantly due to the virus, the customer may also qualify for a discount of up to 30 percent, to be applied retroactively to balances accumulated since March 2020. This program was recently approved by the Mayor and City Council to assist residents.

Small-business customers can apply for an extended payment period of up to 24 months.
The Utility Assistance program applies only to qualifying electricity customers of Moreno Valley Utility.

Please call the Moreno Valley Utility Customer Service line at 844-341-6469 or visit Moreno Valley Utility at www.moval.org/mvu for more information.
Looking for a Way to Help Others?
Give Blood Today
Vaccines are manufactured. But one of the most important life-saving substances -- blood -- can't be. It has to be donated, and there is a continuous demand for blood of all types. Riverside University Health System (RUHS) hosts a LifeStream Blood Bank donation event the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit LifeStream online to make an appointment for the monthly RUHS event or other events. Or call 1-800-879-4484. Please consider becoming a lifesaver!
Planning for a New Dog Park:
Help by Taking a Brief Survey
In order to build a new dog park near the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, the City of Moreno Valley needs your input as we apply for a Prop 68 Statewide Park Development & Community Revitalization Program Grant. Your input on the park features, location of features and preferences for safety and park beautification are very important. Go here to take this brief, anonymous survey.
A Visit to: Shadow Mountain Park
Located at 23239 Presidio Hills Drive near the very northern edge of the City you'll find beautiful Shadow Mountain Park. It spreads out across 10 full acres, with plenty of room for running around. It also offers a fun playground with a large play structure and swings, two lighted softball/baseball fields, barbecues, picnic tables and picnic shelter, restrooms, security lighting and convenient off-street parking. Next time you feel like heading to the park, give Shadow Mountain a try! Learn more online about Shadow Mountain Park and all of Moreno Valley's beautiful parks!