August 28, 2021
UPDATES & NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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Feedback on Neighborhood Council Elections |
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Board of Neighborhood Commissioners
Special Meeting
& Town Hall
At the Town Hall portion of this meeting, the focus
will be Feedback and Discussion Regarding the
2021 Neighborhood Council Elections
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 @ 6:30PM
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Wednesday, September 8, 6:00pm
NWSPNC Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 6:00pm
NWSPNC Planning & Land Use Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 5:30pm
NWSPNC Youth & Outreach Committee Meeting
Monday, September 13, 6:00pm
NWSPNC Board & Stakeholder Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 6:00pm
NWSPNC Sustainability Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 6:00pm
Joint NC Planning & Land Use Committee Meeting
(with Central SPNC and Coastal SPNC)
Thursday, September 23, 5:30pm
NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 28, 5:00pm
NWSPNC Community Issues Committee Meeting
Agendas for these meetings will be posted on the
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We know that this pandemic has made paying for basic needs, including housing, especially difficult for many.
To help keep Angelenos housed, the City, State, and Council President Nury Martinez have announced a new partnership that builds on our local rental relief efforts to ensure that everyone who is eligible for rental assistance can get the support they need.
Angelenos can apply starting September 1 at 7 a.m. by visiting
Renters who have already submitted an application to the City’s Emergency Renters Assistance program will receive detailed instructions on next steps by phone or email from the L.A. Housing + Community Investment Department.
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Back to school: what parents should know about quarantine |
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The more COVID-19 cases we see in schools, the more staff and students will require quarantine or isolation. As a reminder, quarantine and isolation both refer to periods of reduced contact with others: the difference is that quarantine takes place after an exposure, while isolation takes place after the onset of symptoms.
Parents should be aware that children should not be sent to school if they are under isolation or quarantine orders, or if they have fever or other signs of being sick. Once at school, students may be screened for COVID symptoms, which often overlap with cold symptoms, or may have their temperature taken at the time they enter the school. Children may not be allowed to enter the school if they are sick or have a fever on arrival.
If students develop symptoms during the school day, they may be isolated from other students and sent home. It is therefore wise for parents and caregivers to have an emergency childcare plan in place in case the unexpected happens. READ MORE
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Grand Opening!
Thursday, September 2nd | 5pm
439 W. 6th Street, San Pedro
Ribbon Cutting, Live Music, and Appetizers!
Featuring an exhibit of POLAHS Digital Photography pathway student work from Iceland
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Angels Gate Event - Aug. 31st |
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Food Distribution Event - Sept. 6th |
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Canyon Walk Guided Walk Sept. 11 |
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A free, guided public walk will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 9:00 a.m. at the open space now named Ocean Trails Preserve. The Park is on the RPV side of the San Pedro-RPV boundary, where 25th St. becomes Palos Verdes Dr. South. Visitors can park along 25th St., preferably on the south side (the park in also on the south side). There will be multiple guides, so attendees will be broken into smaller groups (usually 10 or 15 people).
This walk is part of a monthly series of walks provided by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy; the full schedule, and other open space-related events and activities, can be viewed at the Conservancy's website, pvplc.org.
The approximately 3/4 mile walk will pass through a canyon, much of which is restored habitat, and then loop up to return route passing through "old growth" habitat, with views into the canyon and out to the Pacific Ocean and Catalina. The canyon has been home to at least two endangered species, the California gnatcatcher and the coastal cactus wren.
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Port of LA’s Clean Truck Fund Rate Public Workshop
September 1 @ 4:30 pm
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The San Pedro Bay ports (Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach) hosted the first of two public stakeholder outreach workshops this week to solicit feedback and recommendations on the development of specific implementation details of the ports’ Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate and spending plan.
The second public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss potential equity issues of the proposed CTF Rate, with a focus on the possible impacts to drayage truck drivers. Spanish translation will be provided.
Click on the meeting link below at the start of the meeting to participate via computer or phone. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available through phone numbers listed below.
Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m. / Miercoles, 1 de septiembre a las 4:30 p.m.
Spanish (Phone): 1-669-900-9128 (Meeting ID: 929 7099 8764)
En Español, llame al 1-669-900-9128 y ponga la clave 929 7099 8764.
The CAAP 2017 Update is a comprehensive strategy for accelerating progress toward a zero-emission future while protecting and strengthening the ports’ competitive position in the global economy. Since 2005, port-related air pollution emissions in San Pedro Bay have dropped 88% for diesel particulate matter, 60% for nitrogen oxides, and 97% for sulfur oxides. Targets for reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources were introduced as part of the 2017 CAAP. The document calls for the ports to reduce GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The Clean Air Action Plan was originally approved in 2006.
Read more about the ports’ Clean Truck programs: POLA | POLB.
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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
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Funeral Assistance from FEMA |
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Clearwater Project August 2021 Newsletter |
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Interested in Metro News? |
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You can find updates and job opportunities in this month's Metro Newsletter. Read it here.
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"South Bay Watch" Summer 2021 Newsletter is Here! |
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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
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Child Tax Credit Now Available to Families! |
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Last month, many parents started receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments from the Federal government - the second monthly payment arrived recently. This puts hundreds of dollars into the pockets of families each month for the rest of this year. Make sure to file a tax return to receive this, and other tax credits you're owed.
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Homebound vaccinations are available! |
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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.
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The September 14th California Gubernatorial Recall Election is approaching fast, and you don’t need to wait for Election Day to make your voice heard.
One easy and convenient way to vote is to return your Vote by Mail ballot in a secure Ballot Drop Box.
There are 400 Ballot Drop Box locations throughout Los Angeles County.
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Fun On-Line Events from the LA Library |
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Taking Applications for NWSPNC Youth Seat |
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We are currently taking applications
for a new Youth Seat Board Member.
Eligible candidates must be at least 14 years and no more than 17 years of age on October 11, 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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Help the City Help Our Neighborhood |
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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
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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.
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Disclaimer: Acknowledgement of any entity or person(s) on this website does not constitute the neighborhood council’s support or endorsement of it or its products or services. |
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