May 16, 2021
UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Upcoming NWSPNC Virtual Meetings |
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NWSPNC Virtual Meeting Links
Sustainability Committee Meeting
Thurs., May 20, 2021 6pm.
Community Issues Committee Meeting
Tues., May 25, 2021 5pm.
Planning & Land Use Committee Meeting
Wed., May 26, 2021 6pm.
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Thurs., May 27, 2021 5:30pm.
Agendas for these meetings will be posted on the NWSPNC website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting
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HOW TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE A NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTION BALLOT |
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Buscaino Community Grants Program
Voting Now Open
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Councilmember Buscaino has received over 160 proposals for the Buscaino Community Grants Program and will be awarding $3 million to local non-profit organizations with the goal of improving our communities. Awards will be determined by total number of community votes.
Councilmember Buscaino is encouraging everyone to take some time to review the qualifying proposals in Council District 15 communities of:
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The voting period opened on May 10, 2021.
Voting will conclude on May 31, 2021.
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LA100: The Results Are In! |
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After three years of analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study (LA100) is complete and confirms that a 100% renewable power system is achievable! More importantly, LA100 also highlights the importance of customer participation in programs like energy efficiency, electric vehicles and solar in order to achieve our goals and meet L.A.'s clean energy targets.
Join us at an upcoming virtual community meeting later this month to learn more about the LA100 results: key findings, costs, next steps and more. Visit ladwp.com/LA100 for more about the study, meeting details and to register.
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Don't Let Mylar Balloons Leave You in the Dark |
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Graduations and other celebrations are fast approaching and balloons remain popular gifts for these special occasions. This is a reminder to our customers that Mylar balloons can cause power outages (watch this video) and pose a public safety risk. If you see a Mylar balloon that has contacted a power line, keep yourself, your equipment, and all other items and people, at least 20 feet away. Always assume the power lines are energized. Report it by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP.
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NEW COVID-19 Guidelines & Vaccines
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All LA County residents age 12 and older are eligible for the free COVID-19 vaccine. As things begin to open, the LA County Department of Public Health urges businesses, entities, and residents to continue exercising caution even as certain restrictions are lifted.
Help keep your community safe. Vaccine appointments are available - make your appointment today! Some locations offer walk-in visits, no appointment needed.
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Metro’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC)
will meet May 19, 2021.
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LA Metro’s Facilitators and the PSAC membership will be discussing some of the following items: PSAC Charter and Bylaws, LA Metro Transit Ambassador Program, and LA Metro’s Short-term continuation of Programs.
Meeting Information
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For Telephone Access Dial: +1(669) 900-9128
Zoom Meeting ID: 828 7686 3804
The PSAC membership will be instrumental in helping LA Metro launch pilot public safety programs, gather lessons learned, identify costs, and seek customer feedback.
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CalSavers: Get Ready for Retirement! |
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Join our Center for Financial Empowerment next Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00 pm for an informative webinar about the CalSavers retirement savings program! |
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Tracking L.A.'s COVID-19 Spending |
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L.A. Controller Ron Galperin today released an updated COVID-19 Spending Tracker for the City of Los Angeles showing money spent in response to the pandemic. Since March 2020, City departments reported nearly $1 billion in expenditures — mostly for programs and supplies, homeless housing, staffing and overtime, rental assistance, and testing and vaccines. READ MORE
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Join us for Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness
May 26th from 6:30 - 8pm, Online
Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness explores how the creation, sharing, and utilization of art can enhance our mental health and wellness, and help heal individual and community trauma. The interactive discussion will be an exploration of our path through the overlapping mental health impacts of pandemic losses, racial trauma, and other stressors in the last year. An opt-in, healing self-reflection/community care time will be offered. Participants will be invited to create during a brief art expression. Attendees can utilize any simple art supplies available at home. READ MORE
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Home Safe Program Helps
Older Adults Facing Eviction
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Older adults facing eviction may qualify to receive financial assistance and rent relief. Call 213-610-1589 or email APShomesafe@wdacs.lacounty.gov with questions.
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Continuing the Meet the Bridge Builders video series, this week’s episode reflects back on the effectiveness and time savings of the huge Movable Scaffolding Systems that helped construct the approach structures leading up to the main span. The Bridge Project was the first time that an MSS was used to construct a bridge in California. READ MORE
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2021 SPAA Harbor Wide Virtual Student Art Competition |
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Deadline for online or actual submission is June 20th.
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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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