December 4, 2020 UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL View as Webpage

Upcoming Virtual Meetings

Executive Committee Meeting 5:30PM on Monday, December 7th, 2020 Joint Coastal, Central and Northwest SPNC Environment & Sustainability Committees Meeting 6:00PM on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 Northwest, Central & Coastal San Pedro NC Joint Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting 6:00PM on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 Monthly Board & Stakeholder Meeting 6:00PM on Monday, December 14th, 2020 VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ZOOM INFORMATION AND AGENDAS

San Pedro Holiday Parade Update

San Pedro Virtual Parade this Sunday! Join us Sunday, December 6th at 1 pm as we celebrate 40 years of the Spirit of San Pedro Holiday Parade with a stroll down memory lane! The parade can be viewed at this link on Sunday at 1pm.

Avoiding Holiday Financial Stress

To help Angelenos of all backgrounds avoid financial worry during the holiday season, L.A. Controller Ron Galperin is sharing his top holiday financial tips to ensure residents stay financially healthy and secure now and throughout the COVID-19 crisis. READ FULL ARTICLE

L.A. Optimized

The Mayor and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are digitizing Los Angeles small businesses with LA Optimized! With the onset of the pandemic, many small businesses have been disproportionately impacted as consumers became increasingly comfortable purchasing online. When once it was an option, small businesses now require digital solutions to market and grow their business. Brick and mortar businesses must supplement the in-store experience by leveraging technology tools, new approaches to fulfilling customer needs, and technologies for customers to engage with their brand from the comforts of their home.  READ MORE

Small Business Relief Information from Assembly member O'Donnell

Help for Businesses Available Now! State Agencies Offering Tax Assistance and Other Relief The state is providing assistance to California's businesses. If you own a business that is struggling during this time of economic hardship, consider applying to the following programs.   The Small Business Hiring Tax Credit program. Eligible small businesses can receive up to $100,000 in tax credits if they meet the following qualifications: Employed 100 or fewer employees as of December 31, 2019. Suffered a 50% decrease or more in income tax gross receipts when comparing the second quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of 2019. To reserve your tax credit today, visit the program's website. The California Rebuilding Fund. Low-interest loans are available for small businesses that meet the following criteria: Small businesses in economically disadvantaged and under-banked areas of the state. Employ 50 or less full-time equivalent employees. Had gross revenues of less than $2.5 million in 2019. For information about the program and how to apply visit the fund's website. COVID Relief Grant. The California Office of the Small Business Advocate will be administering a $500 million grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID and economic restrictions. These grants would be awarded starting in early 2021. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development will be providing updates on this program on their website. The state is also providing additional support: A three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is extending the availability of existing interest and penalty-free payment agreements to companies with up to $5 million in taxable sales. For more information on the latest announcements, visit the Governor's website.

Covid-19 Cases in San Pedro

COVID-19 Cases in San Pedro as of 8:00pm, DECEMBER 2 Cases 1,964; Deaths 35 (Number includes San Pedro and unincorporated area of La Rambla; number does not include cases at Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution).  Source: Los Angeles County Department of Health WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY, PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING; WEAR YOUR MASK!

Crime Prevention

Message from Mike Feuer

City Attorney Mike Feuer with an overview of two emerging holiday scams for 2020 – the “Letter from Santa” scam and the “Secret Sister” gift exchange scam on social media.

Virtual Family Art Workshop

Did you miss last month's Virtual Family Art Workshop?  We made hand-and-rod puppets and practiced pantomime!  Angels Gate Cultural Center's Family Art Workshops are now being held monthly on Zoom. In each session, we will feature a different art project, led by an Angels Gate Cultural Center Artist-Teacher, suitable for all ages and skill-levels.  Be sure to sign up today on Eventbrite for this month's workshop!  Saturday, December 19, 2020 3:00 - 5:00 on Zoom Register today and you will receive a supply list and Zoom link prior to the event.Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Questions? Email colleen@angelsgateart.org This event is brought to you through generous support from the California Arts Council.

From the L.A. County Library

You’re staying home, so the L.A. County Library has created lots of library resources to help your child learn, create, and discover, right where you are! Looking for ways to learn something new or spark your child's creativity? Check out the Activity Ideas (from arts & crafts to scavenger hunts), DIY Library Programs, and Books & Learning lists (which pair great books with other online resources). The L.A. County Library has so many great activities to keep you and your child learning creatively from the safety and comfort of your home.  Activities are also available in spanish.

Stress Free Holidays - Next Session is Dec. 12th

Link to event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-free-holidays-tickets-128973748955

Toy Drives and Santa

'TIS THE SEASON RAINBOW SERVICES HOLIDY GIVING PROGRAM 2020 Everyone Deserves Respect, Love and Safety Rainbow Services is providing holiday gifts for its domestic violence shelter residents. Because of COVID-19, it has additional families staying in area motels as well. They are accepting new, unwrapped gifts for children and teens in our shelter. Gift cards are also appreciated Details can be found at: https://rainbowservicesdv.org/tis-the-season/

SPAA Announces It's Annual Toy Drive Benefiting Harbor Interfaith San Pedro Please bring a new unwrapped toy to our Crafted Gallery. Your gift of a toy will make a local child smile this holiday season. You may begin dropping off toys now from 12 - 8 pm. Drop off days will be each Friday Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm - 8 pm in November and December (final drop off date to be determined). Bring your toys to us in our gallery at: Crafted 112 E. 22nd St. San Pedro, CA. 90731

Harbor Interfaith Services HARBOR INTERFAITH REQUEST FOR HOLIDAY DONATIONS HIS is continuing its long-standing tradition of providing complete holiday meals for Christmas to over 700 families. 2,000 new donated toys are needed as well. They are asking for ham donations along with the trimmings (please click on link for a list) https://mradice8.wixsite.com/holidaydonations/donate-food Toys include items for ages from 1 month to 18 years. They are requesting new unwrapped toys or gift cards to area eateries.

Zoom Event with Santa

Winter Coat & Shoe Drive

Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates

For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links: City Controller's Covid-19 Resources Hub Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 in Los Angeles CDC Los Angeles County Public Health California Department of Public Health CA State: COVID-19 City of Los Angeles: COVID-19  Free Testing for Eligible Residents Free Mental Health Services Resources for Immigrants Help for Victims of Domestic Violence

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