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COVID-19 Rent Relief Programs

Assistance from the State: The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Depending on the address of your rental property, you may be eligible for a local program. Apply Now to determine which program is right for you. For additional information, including eligibility and application help, call our CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center at 833-430-2122. If you need assistance in another language, or to get help to see if you’re eligible, help you fill out an application, or upload required paperwork, schedule an appointment with an organization near you by calling 833-687-0967. For more details about the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program, visit Program Overview.

September 2021 – LIVE WEBINARS (for Landlords and Tenants) 2021 COVID-19 City of Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP)  The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) invites you to attend our free 2021 webinars. For the month of September we will focus on the “2021 COVID-19 City of Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP).” The webinars will provide an update on the current program as well as the City’s new partnership with the State of California to provide more rental assistance to ensure that every renter and landlord affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance.  MORE INFO AND DATES

Central Board Appoints New Board Member

At the August monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Emma Rault was appointed by the board as the newest Central San Pedro Board Member. Emma is new to San Pedro and states she is really impressed by all the different forms of community outreach and engagement here--from volunteer-run historical research and conservation to little free pantries and beach clean-ups. Emma has joined the CeSPNC Port Committee and is well on her way to becoming a valuable member of the CeSPNC team. And speaking of new board members, we still have a vacancy on the board which we will be filling at our September meeting. If you are interested, see below:

CeSPNC is Seeking Committee Members

The Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council is seeking committee chairs and members. If you are a stakeholder and interesting in participating to improve your community, why not consider becoming part of a committee. Stakeholders can also Chair committees. We are currently looking for Chairs and Members for our Homelessness Committee and our Public Safety Committee. Call Kristina for more details at 310-918-8650 or send an email to info@centralsanpedronc.org.

Upcoming Meetings

Public Hearing-Planning Commission Re: 2111 Pacific Avenue September 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm AGENDA  (2111 – 2139 South Pacific Avenue Project is Item #8 on the agenda) VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

CeSPNC Agenda Setting Meeting September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CeSPNC Monthly Board & Stakeholder Meeting September 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AGENDAS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING

Funding from Port’s Community Investment Grant Program to Support Local Workforce Development, Education, Environment and LA Waterfront

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2021 – The Port of Los Angeles has awarded $1 million in grants to 27 local organizations to support programs, projects and events benefiting a wide variety of communities, both locally and statewide. A total of 49 organizations applied for Fiscal Year 2021/22 funding from the Port’s Community Investment Grant Program, which has now awarded a total of 235 community grants totaling $7 million over the last eight years.   “This year’s nonprofit grantees and all past recipients play a vital role in our community, delivering important and valuable services and activities that help make the Los Angeles Harbor area stronger, more resilient and more connected,” said Los Angeles Harbor Commissioner President Jaime Lee. “The Port of Los Angeles is proud to support such worthy and dedicated organizations.” READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

News from the LA Controller

In this week's newsletter from the Controller, Ron Galperin, he covers the following topics: LAFD's COVID-19 Overtime Costs Creating a Cleaner L.A. Engaging in the Budget Process FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine Preserving L.A.'s History READ HIS NEWSLETTER HERE

Homebound vaccinations are available!

In the video above, learn more about how nurses are fanning out across LA County to make vaccinations available to homebound residents. People who are homebound can request a vaccinator for an in-home vaccination by contacting the Public Health Vaccine Call Center at (833) 540-0473. Homebound residents can also fill out a form on the Public Health website to request this service. For more information visit: publichealth.lacounty.gov.

"South Bay Watch" Summer 2021 Newsletter is Here!

In this issue: How Enhanced Fiber Capability is Improving Traffic Signal Wait Times in the South Bay What Cities Need to Know about California's New Organic Waste Recycling Law Help Solve the Housing Crisis - Three Tips for Preparing a Home to Share with a Tenant The Goats are BAAAACK at the PV Peninsula How California is Working to Create a Drought-Proof Water Supply READ IT HERE

Learn more about the Advanced Child Tax Credit

Many taxpayers who have children will start receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments from the Federal government over the next several days. This will put hundreds of dollars into the pockets of American families each month for the rest of this year. Find Out If You Qualify

Sept. 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election

Labor Rights Week: Our Wage Team is Here for You

The LA County wage team is here to help workers know their rights! Visit our website to learn about LA County's Vaccine Paid Leave Law, which requires paid time off to get vaccinated.  Call our counselors if you have any questions: 800-593-8222. Learn More

Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Holiday

California Energy Roundtable

September 22 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to a CA Energy Roundtable featuring a discussion on Carbon Neutrality and the policy impacts on small businesses and the consumer. The roundtable will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, September 22 at 8:30 am. The event is free, and you can register at Eventbrite. The forum is one of a series of educational Industry Roundtables hosted by the Chamber to inform and engage our community in dialogue on important issues facing the business community in order to ensure a healthy economy for San Pedro and the harbor area.

Food Distribution Event - Sept. 6th

Fun On-Line Events from the LA Library

SEE ALL THE INTERESTING UPCOMING ON-LINE EVENTS HERE

Disaster Preparedness

Have you planned for a disaster? www.readyla.org has all the resources you will need to keep you and your family safe. Disaster preparedness should be a priority.

Help the City Help Our Neighborhood

Use the MyLA311 app to report potholes, graffiti and street light problems!  City information and services are just a few taps away. Use the app to quickly and easily request the City's most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. Other features include access to the City Services knowledge base, map of nearby City facilities, City Social Media feeds, and more. https://www.lacity.org/myla311

List of Public Safety Contacts

This is a friendly reminder that if you are reporting a crime or need police response to please call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 1-877-275-5273 for non-emergencies. LAPD social media accounts are not regularly monitored & should not be used to report public safety issues.

List of public safety contacts: General city services: 3-1-1 LA Dept of Mental Health (including mental health emergency): 800-854-7771 To assist with outreach services for people experiencing homelessness: LA HOP or 2-1-1 Center for Conflict Resolution: 818-705-1090 CA Coalition Against Sexual Assault: 661-327-1091 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Parking enforcement (blocked driveway, parking violation, etc): 213-485-4184 Police non-emergency: 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) Traffic control (signal light out): 213-485-4184 Dept. of Water & Power: 800-342-5397 Immediate life threatening emergency: 9-1-1

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