NWSPNC Upcoming Zoom Meetings
Visit nwsanpedro.org to access agendas and zoom log in information.
NWSPNC Board Seat Vacancy
Public Safety Town Hall Oct. 27
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Harvest Festival
Free Educational Movie Night 10/22/22
Virtual Town Hall Oct. 26th
Scary Stories is Back!
The 20th annual SCARY STORIES is back with two unique programs; one live on October 29 and the other online for the month of October. Spellbinding storytelling with fabulous sound effects suitable for the young, old, living and...shhhhhh!
 
Online, October 1st through November 6th, folks will gather around the virtual fire at home for unique free SCARY STORIES. Visit Melanie Jones Storyteller website, starting October 1st to discover what eery stories she has in store for you. Donations are encouraged!
 
Saturday, October 29th at 6:30pm, a live performance will take place in the amphitheater around a bonfire. It is recommended to bring your own chairs with distanced seating and masks required. There are a limited number of folding chairs on site available for free. Picnics are welcome and warm attire is suggested. Tickets are $5 for general admission, cash only and children 6 and under are free! 
Dia de los Muertos
Harbor College Fundraiser - Reggie Run Oct. 29th
Apply for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief
It's finally here! President Biden's one-time student loan debt forgiveness program application is now online. Individuals who make less than $125,000 a year (or $250,000 per household) are eligible for up to $10,000 in loan forgiveness, while Pell Grant recipients, typically awarded to low-income students, are eligible for up to $20,000 in forgiveness. Most of the borrowers eligible to apply will receive relief within six weeks. Borrowers must apply no later than December 31, 2023.

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Metro's Proposed Fare Changes Public Hearing Nov. 14th
The Metro Board of Directors will hold a public hearing for Metro’s proposed fare changes, and we want to hear from you! These changes are intended to simplify fares, increase fare equity and improve the customer experience for fare payment on Metro bus and rail.

The public hearing will be held virtually on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 5pm. Listen to the public hearing here, and to give a public comment, call 888.251.2949. You can also submit your written testimony by mail, postmarked by November 14, or by email at SimpleFares@metro.net, Subject: Public Hearing on Metro Fares.

For more information on these changes, or to attend an information session, visit metro.net/SimpleFares.
Hahn Urges Constituents to take Precautions
against Avian Flu
Cases identified in birds in Long Beach, Cerritos, and LA
Long Beach, CA—Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is urging her constituents to take steps to prevent the spread of avian flu after the Department of Public Health confirmed eight cases of the disease in birds in Los Angeles County, including at least five cases in her district in Long Beach and Cerritos. Avian flu currently poses low risk to humans but is highly contagious among birds and is responsible for deadly outbreaks in wild bird populations and at poultry farms. READ FULL NEWS RELEASE
Get Ready to Vote LA County
November 8th is Election Day. Here are some things you need to know in order to vote:
First, make sure you are registered to vote. You can click here to register online. If you moved recently, you should check your registration status to make sure the Registrar-Recorder has your current address on file. 
September 28th: Sample Ballots mailed out.
October 6th - 10th: Vote-by-Mail ballots mailed out. In LA County, every voter will automatically be sent a mail-in ballot, but you can opt to vote in-person instead or use a ballot drop box. 
  • October 29th: First set of Vote Centers open their doors. You can vote in-person at any Vote Center that is convenient to you. 
  • November 5th: All Vote Centers open.
  • November 8th: Election Day! Vote Centers and drop boxes close at 8pm. 
The locations of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes are expected to be released in the coming week or two. 
LA County Close-Up
Read about the county's latest videos, photos, news and more.
Interested in volunteering?
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County values their volunteers that give of their free time to assist with impacting our communities.
Coronavirus Updates
For the latest information on Covid-19 visit the City Controller's website here.
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
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.
People nationwide who are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of immediate help will be able to dial or text 988 and receive assistance through the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number. As the lead agency in developing a seamless roll out of 988, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) has been preparing for this launch for more than a year to ensure operational logistics and response teams are in place to enable Los Angeles County community members to call 988 and receive immediate help during a mental health crisis.
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