COVID-19 CASES IN SAN PEDRO
as of 8:00pm, July 15th
CASES 696; DEATHS 19
(number includes San Pedro and unincorporated area of La Rambla; number does not include cases at Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution).  
Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Upcoming Virtual Meeting
Joint Coastal, Central & Northwest San Pedro NC Environment and Sustainability Committee Meeting, July 21, 2020, 6:00pm
NWSPNC Seeking Applicants to fill
Vacant Board Seats
Joining your local Neighborhood Council offers a great opportunity to have your voice heard and to become involved in helping determine the future of your community!

Deadline to apply is August 4, 2020

Hosted by Bridge Cities Alliance
Renter's Relief Program
Application deadline today midnight!
To assist LA’s tenants and landlords affected by the current COVID-19 health pandemic, and prevent displacement of renters, the citywide Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program was created by the City Council and HCIDLA, with the support of Mayor Eric Garcetti.The program will provide a temporary rent subsidy for tenants in the City of Los Angeles who are unable to pay rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.



The program allocates $103,000,000 to provide a rent subsidy to Los Angeles City renters impacted by the COVID-19 health pandemic and is anticipated to assist 50,000 Los Angeles households.

The Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) is charged with the implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program (ERAS).

Starting Monday, July 13 at 8am renters can apply for assistance by visiting:
Small Business Relief Loans
This week Councilmember Buscaino announced the expansion of the Change Reaction emergency loan program into Council District 15. Greg and Jodi Perlman of  The Change Reaction  are angel donors that are assisting small businesses with loans from $5,000 to $25,000.  The program will provide:
  • Interest-free loans for small businesses currently open and operating, or will be able to open upon receipt of the loan
  • Loans ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 focused on businesses with 15 or fewer employees and annual revenue of $1 million or less
  • Payment terms tailored to the ability of the borrower to repay
  • Ongoing business support, including the restructuring of lease obligations and review of going forward operational plans
  • Loan payments are deposited back into the Small Business Relief Fund for future loans to other small businesses in the community
  • Eligible businesses will be required to submit:
  • Proof of 12-months rent paid on time through March 2020
  • Proof of submission of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application 
To fill out the application,  click here . 
Next Round of Covid 19 Relief Fund Opens 7/20
The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund will deploy $3 million in grants available at $5,000 or $15,000 to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. There are 6 total rounds, with finalists notified after each round.
(Form will be live on Monday)

Enjoy these Virtual Events
San Pedro Waterfront Arts District presents

Armchair ArtsWalk Tour on
FirstThursday, August 6th, 6:00pm
Celebrating Charles Bukowski’s 100 th  Birthday
 
The public is invited to join us on Zoom, by registering for a free ticket on Eventbrite:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armchair-artwalk-tour-tickets-105300793508 , where you can see all of the Armchair ArtWalks for 2020 and register for a one-hour virtual, interactive tour with some amazing artists. We will also be live streaming on our Facebook site.
San Pedro International Film Festival

Looking for something to watch tonight? Here are a few films and documentaries below. Proceeds help 9th Annual San Pedro Film Festival in Nov 2020!


Mayor Garcetti's Summer Night Lights Program
2020 Census
See the rate of response in your neighborhood by visiting   this map  .
While you are staying safer at home, please take a few minutes to complete the Census at   http://my2020census.gov  or by calling 844-330-2020.

Here is a   quick guide   to the 2020 Census. Be prepared! Please review the   checklist   to know what information you will need to complete the questionnaire easily. 
If you have more questions, please visit our   FAQ   page or call the U.S. Census Bureau at (213) 314-6502  .
Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates