March 21, 2021
UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Upcoming NWSPNC Virtual Meetings |
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Virtual Meetings & Events
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NWSPNC Community Issues Committee Meeting - March 23, 2021 - 5:00pm
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NWSPNC Planning Committee Meeting for March 24, 2021 @ 6:00pm has been cancelled. No meeting this month.
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NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting - March 25, 2021 - 5:30pm
- March 30, 2021 - Last Day to File a Candidate Application for the NWSPNC Election
VISIT WEBSITE FOR AGENDAS AND ZOOM DETAILS
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North Gaffey Road Closure |
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UPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURES OF NORTH GAFFEY STREET DUE TO CLEARWATER PROJECT:
The stretch of Gaffey Street between Anaheim Street and Westmont Drive (north of Home Depot) WILL BE CLOSED on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 am to 7 pm for 5 weeks, starting this March 20.
Flagmen will be at both ends to allow for local access.
Click here for Clearwater details and project updates.
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ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY
Interested in Running for a Neighborhood Council Board Seat? Candidate Filing deadline March 30th
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There are 16 board seats up for election in for the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council. Now is the time to register as a candidate. The application period is open and closes on March 30, 2021.
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RSVP Today: Conversation with Controller Ron Galperin
Wednesday, March 24, 5:00-6:00pm
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To commemorate Women’s History Month and mark one year after the pandemic first impacted L.A., Controller Ron Galperin is hosting a discussion in his "Conversations with the Controller" series featuring local leaders serving on the front lines of the crisis. The March 24th conversation will highlight issues of health equity, housing and homelessness, the economic repercussions of COVID-19 on women and low-wage workers and, most importantly, how to create a better Los Angeles for everyone as recovery begins. More details
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When the going gets tough, Sharefest students get writing |
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In a normal year, Sharefest students gather at the Lundquist Youth Leadership Center to present their creative writing to each other. With COVID preventing us from gathering we asked students to submit their writings in video, audio or written form. As usual, they submitted work that inspired us and made us think.
This compilation includes a handful of the student's submissions. We are so proud of our students for working so hard to share their creativity in such a challenging year.
We hope you take a few moments to watch!
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The creative writing course wouldn't be possible without the contributions of the Youth Leadership Academy sponsors! Sharefest would like to give a special thank you to the Los Angeles County Art Commission. The grant they provide helps give students the ability to use their voice in creative ways. |
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Neighborhood Purpose Grants |
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DEADLINE:
Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2021.
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Armchair ArtWalk Tour April 1st |
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San Pedro Waterfront Arts District presents
Armchair ArtWalk Tour
on FirstThursday, April 1st, 2021 6:00pm
BIRTHDAY MONTH
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Call for Artists to Paint San Pedro Storm Drains |
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In a new pilot program, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, in collaboration with the Port of LA and the City of LA Council District 15, request proposals from artists to design and paint two storm drains at 5th and Palos Verdes Streets in San Pedro.
We want to make the public aware that storm drains are intended to take rainwater straight to the ocean to avoid area flooding. Storm drain water is not treated before flowing directly into rivers and the ocean, making it everyone’s responsibility to make sure storm drains and waterways are free of pollutants. The Storm Drain public art goals include educating the public about pollutants that go into the storm drains and their effect on ocean marine life. READ MORE
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Clearwater Project Launch Event |
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April 15, 2021
10 to 10:30 AM
Zoom ID 846 4982 9834
The Clearwater Project is being built to protect local waterways by addressing aging infrastructure. The project involves constructing a new 18-foot diameter tunnel using a state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine (TBM). At the event, we will unveil the TBM and recognize the finalists from our student contests.
A 15-minute virtual tour will be offered immediately following the event. The event and tour will be broadcast on Zoom. All are welcome!
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Learn why electric vehicles (EVs) are SO important for our health, how you can get thousands of dollars in incentives from the government to buy or lease an EV, how you can charge your EV, and more!
Speakers:
- Jasmine Arceo of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- Luzita Pineda of the Center for Sustainable Energy
- Jin Zhu of the Center for Sustainable Energy
We’re happy to stay after 7 pm and answer any additional questions you have.
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March is National Pet Poison
Prevention Month
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LA Animal Services Reminds Pet Owners About the Dangers of Accidental Pet Poisonings and How to Prevent Them
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and an important time to remind and educate pet owners on the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and how to prevent them. National Pet Poison Prevention Month was established to raise awareness to and prevent illnesses and injuries for pets.
There are a number of common human foods that are considered toxic if ingested by our pets. READ MORE
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Tax Deadline Extended: Learn How to File for Free! |
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The IRS announced a new deadline for filing tax returns: Monday, May 17, 2021.
If you haven't filed yet, take advantage of the free tax preparation services available through our non-profit partners across the County.
Text "TAXCREDITSLA" to 211-211 for info on filing for free and claiming credits to get the most money back in your pocket!
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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Available
to Income Eligible Households
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Rent relief is now available to income eligible households who need financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities. You can apply for help through the CA COVID‐19 Rent Relief program. If you have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID‐19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the area median income, you may be eligible to receive help to pay past due or future rent and utilities from the state of California. Landlords and renters can verify eligibility immediately by visiting HousingIsKey.com, or by calling 833‐430‐2122, and if eligible, apply.
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A Record February at the Port of Los Angeles |
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The Port of Los Angeles processed 799,315 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 47% jump compared to February 2020. It was the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year increases and the strongest February in the Port’s 114-year history.
“One year ago global trade slowed to a crawl as the COVID-19 pandemic first hit China and then spread worldwide,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.” Today, we are in the seventh month of an unparalleled import surge, driven by unprecedented demands by American consumers.
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LADWP Community Partnership Outreach Grants |
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DWP is offering up to $1,030,000 in grants to local non-profits for outreach and education activities with a focus on water conservation, water quality, community solar and underrepresented program areas including energy efficiency and discount assistance programs. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2021.
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Continue to support local San Pedro businesses!
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Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates |
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links:
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NOTE: Acknowledgement of any entity or person(s) on this page does not constitute the neighborhood council’s support or endorsement of it or its products or services.
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