As a reminder, on Friday, July 3, City Hall offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Trash services will be unaffected and be collected on Wednesday.
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Celebrate Independence Day Safely!
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Celebrate Safely! The City of Rolling Hills Estates wants everyone to enjoy the holiday. In order to keep the City’s residents and visitors safe,
ALL fireworks, even those deemed “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in the City of Rolling Hills Estates. In addition to fireworks being illegal in the City, please keep in mind that it is the beginning of wildfire season and the City is designated a
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), as recommended by
Cal Fire
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A few ideas to get into the patriotic spirit, without fireworks:
1. Use glow sticks, they glow in the dark and are a safe alternative to a sparkler. Fun for all ages.
2. Loud and proud. Noise makers are sure to make a statement. They can be found at local party supply stores or make your own.
3. Outdoor movie night. Set up a screen and projector. Don’t forget the bug spray!
4. Red, white and blue silly string…fun for all ages.
5. Make a patriotic craft with the family.
6. Throw a birthday party for the USA, and don’t forget the cake.
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, here are the facts about fireworks injuries:
- More than 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually.
- Burns account for 44% of the 9,100 injuries treated in emergency rooms seen in the
- month around July 4.
- Half of the fireworks injuries seen at emergency rooms were extremities: hand, finger, or leg. One-third were to the eye or other parts of the head.
- Children ages 10–14 had the highest rate of fireworks injury, with more than one-third (36%) of the victims of fireworks injuries under age 15.
- Sparklers account for roughly one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries.
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PVPUSD Virtual Town Hall: School Reopening Plan
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The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education invites the community to a virtual Town Hall Meeting for School Reopening Planning
July 1 from 7-9 pm
. The meeting will be moderated by School Board President Suzanne Seymour. Panel participants will include:
- School board members
- Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss
- District staff
- Abi Fletcher MD, Program Director, Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency
- Clayton Kazan MD, Medical Director, L.A. County Fire Department and former COVID-19 Testing Coordinator for L.A. County
This event will be live-streamed and the public will have an opportunity to submit questions by joining the Zoom video conference, via an online form or email.
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Waste Management Rate Increase: July 1
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As a reminder, beginning Wednesday, July 1, the City's waste hauler, Waste Management, will increase residential rates for service. Residents will begin to see an increase on their monthly billing statement that is between $0.85 -$1.24.
Also, we are excited to let residents know that Waste Management has resumed its recycling operations, with those items again being processed. Please keep in mind, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should not be disposed of in the recycling bins, but should be disposed of in the waste bin.
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West Basin Rebates Still Available
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West Basin Municipal Water District and its partners still have grants and rebates available to help residents and businesses in the service area conserve water. Interested in making conservation a way of life? Visit
http://westbasin.org/conservation
for opportunities to save money while saving water!
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SCE Summer Cooking Tips to Save Energy
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Cooking in the summer can be a daunting task, but using the right appliances can help alleviate some heat. Try using your toaster oven to cook easy dinners like salmon and green beans or use your microwave to cut down the amount of time you need to cook protein like beef or poultry.
Small kitchen appliances, such as your toaster oven or microwave use less energy than an oven and they won’t heat up the house, which helps to cut down air-conditioning costs.
You can also take the cooking outside, using a grill or barbecue. This can be a fun way to get everyone outdoors to enjoy the summer scenery. Make sure to prepare all of your food ahead of time: chop vegetables, marinate protein, gather your tools and then fire up the grill.
If you must use your oven, remember to refrain from opening the door. This allows heat to escape the oven, increasing cook time and heating up your home.
Once it’s time to clean up, consider using your dishwasher to help save time and energy. Scrape excess food off plates and into the trash or garbage disposal and load dishes straight into the dishwasher. Skipping the rinse can save up to
6,000 gallons a year
Lastly, you can save energy by using the "air dry" setting on your dishwasher to allow your dishes to dry without added heat.
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Tips to Prevent Heat Related Illness
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- Never leave infants, children or the frail elderly unattended in a parked car.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
- Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Use a hat and sunscreen as needed.
- Read more: Division of Occupational Safety & Health (bilingual resources), Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
- Drink fruit juice or a sports beverage to replace salts and minerals lost during heavy sweating. (If a client/resident is on a low-sodium diet, check with his/her physician first.)
- During the hottest parts of the day, keep physical activities to a minimum and stay indoors in air-conditioning and out of the sun.
- Use fans as needed.
- Open windows to allow fresh air to circulate when appropriate.
- Use cool compresses, misting, showers and baths.
- Avoid hot foods and heavy meals—they add heat to the body.
- Eat frozen treats.
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We hope this finds you safe and healthy. We’re reaching out to provide you with an update on California Water Service’s (Cal Water) Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project as it relates to the remaining finishing work on Hitching Post Drive.
We’re pleased to share that the tie-in on Hitching Post Drive and Palos Verdes Drive North has been completed – a significant milestone for project completion. Yesterday
, crews began base paving on Hitching Post Drive and the traffic control currently in place is expected to be removed by the end of the day. Finishing activities, including permanent paving, is expected to start next week for approximately two days.
Work will take place between Monday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and traffic control will be taken down at the end of each workday.
Permanent paving will mark the end of major construction activity on Hitching Post Drive and, once complete, a final evaluation will be conducted to determine any further restoration needs. As a reminder, all construction timing is estimated and may change based on several factors, including unforeseeable field circumstances. We’ll continue to keep you updated on ongoing work and we encourage you to visit our
project website and
Facebook page for the latest timeline and updates.
Thank you for your continued patience as we work towards the completion of this important upgrade to the Peninsula’s water infrastructure. We appreciate it!
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There's Still Time! Fill Out your Census
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Have you completed your 2020 Census yet? Responses to the census shape decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into communities each year for the next 10 years for critical services, including health care, emergency response, schools and education programs, and roads other infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of census data and census participation.
The 2020 Census is the first time that the public can respond online or by phone, in addition to the traditional paper response. Technology improvements over the last decade that allow for these secure response options also enable the public to respond without a Census Bureau-issued identification number—making it easier to respond anytime, anywhere.
Already filled out your Census? Here's where the City's at:
As of June 29, Rolling Hills Estates has a 73.3% self-response rate, 10.4% higher than the state’s average self-response rate and 62.9% higher than the national average. RHE has the third highest response rate of the Peninsula cities behind Rancho Palos Verdes.
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