Harbor Area
Carson Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Center
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, City of Carson elected officials unanimously approved partnering with U.S. Health Fairs to provide testing to all residents with no out of pocket costs. This includes those who are displaying symptoms and asymptomatic carriers. Those with severe symptoms such as high fever and shortness of breath will be redirected to a local Emergency Room.
Make an appointment at ushealthfairs.org/ carson-testing/. Bring photo identification or driver’s licence and registration confirmation when you arrive to testing.
For test results, call U.S. Health Fairs at 805625-9245 or text your name and the words “test results” to 805-357-5577, or go to Ushealthfairs.org .Carson homebound residents age 65 and older can be tested at home by calling 310-9521719.
Venue: Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center, North Parking Lot, 801 E. Carson St., Carson
COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
The Department of Public Health has released a myth busting cheat-sheet for the COVID-19 Vaccine. The document addresses the Top 10 most circulated myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Details: www.tinyurl.com/VaccineMisinformation
Household Hazardous Waste
The City of Rolling Hills Estates is hosting a household hazardous and electronic waste drivethru collection event. Event staff will only remove household hazardous and electronic waste from your trunk/pick-up bed. To dispose of sharps, you will be required to exit your vehicle and dispose of them in the designated area.
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16
Cost: Free
Details: ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us
Venue: Clark Field, Valley Drive between 8th & 11th streets, Hermosa Beach
HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program
Start your journey toward a rewarding construction career in support of LAX’s multibillion dollar capital improvement program. To qualify, you only need to have a strong interest in a construction career, be 17.5 years of age, have a California identification card and a social security card. There will be a mandatory orientation at a date yet to be determined. That information will be included in information emails. The apprenticeship is an 8-week program, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Class begins Jan. 11.
Details: email HireLAX@lawa.org for info.
Venue: Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles