Harbor Area
COVID-19 Testing Site to Open for Port Workers
LONG BEACH — Drive-up testing for COVID-19 was made available Aug. 17, to dockworkers, truckers and other frontline labor partners at the Port of Long Beach.
The free tests will be available to port personnel and the general public on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2100 W. Anaheim St., at the southwest corner of Anaheim and Ninth streets.
Up to 200 free tests will be provided daily by the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, with funding from the Port of Long Beach. Appointments are required.
Details: www.longbeach.gov/health/diseasesand-condition/information-on/coronavirus/covid19-testing; 562-570-4636.
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Central Council Meetings
NWSPNC Community Issues Committee Meeting
Time: 6 p.m. Aug. 25
Virtual meeting via Zoom
NWSPNC Public Safety Committee Meeting
Time: 6 p.m. Aug. 27
Virtual meeting via Zoom
South Division Community Forum
Cmdr. Jeffrey Liberman invites the public to a South Division Community Forum Teleconference. RSVP.
Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19
Details: Jericho.Balderian@longbeach.gov
The Suffrage Centennial
The Silent Sentinels and the Long Beach Suffrage 100 invites Long Beach residents to stand with them in silence to honor the centennial of the 19th Amendment and call for the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (House Resolution 4). Residents should maintain social distancing of six feet and wear masks. With Willmore SLAM (Season of Live Arts and Music), events begin at 12 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave.
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Aug. 26
Location: Victory Park, southeast corner of Pacific and Ocean Boulevard
LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief
LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief is open to renters in Los Angeles County. Eligible renters must qualify based on income and have struggled to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their landlord must provide a W-9 and sign a participation agreement in order to have the rent paid on behalf of the tenant.
To view the list of targeted zip codes that are prioritized for 50% of the available funding visit: https://wwwa.lacda.org/programs/rent-relief-zipcodes
Renters not listed in targeted zip codes may still apply if they meet the eligibility requirements, with the exception of residents living in the City of Los Angeles, as the city also received its own allocation of CARES Act funds and has its own programs for city residents.
Details: 2-1-1; 211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief
Be Counted in the Census by Sept. 30
The 2020 Census deadline is approaching on Sept. 30. The data collected will make sure that Los Angeles County receives funding for individuals and families who rely on important services, such as health care, schools, childcare and meal programs like CalFRESH.
Details: https://my2020census.gov
Deadline Extended to Apply for Disaster Assistance Loans
On Aug. 11, the U.S. Small Business Administration extended the deadline to apply for a disaster recovery loan to Sept. 16, for Los Angeles County business owners who suffered physical or property damage due to the civil unrest incidents that began on May 26.
Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.
There are two newly updated deadlines to apply for assistance from SBA. Business owners must file an application by Sept. 16, 2020 for property damage relief and by March 17, 2021, for economic injury relief.
Details: 800-0659-2955; disasterloanassistance. sba.gov, lacountyhelpcenter.org
Los Angeles City Planning Youtube Channel
While you can still join commission meetings remotely by following the videoconference or call-in instructions found on the Los Angeles City Planning website, the City Planning Commission meetings have begun streaming on its YouTube channel. To submit public comments, follow a few simple steps which can be found on each agenda.
Details: https://planning.lacity.org/about/ commissions-boards-hearings
DMV Gives One-Year Extension to Senior Drivers
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. This action delays the requirement for seniors to visit a DMV office during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details: dmv-gives-1-year-extension-to-seniordrivers-with-expiring-licenses
Free Trees
Order up to seven trees for free and the nonprofit City Plants will deliver them right to your front door. Choose from 30 different waterefficient species for either your street or yard. You can also request trees for your business or apartment building or sign up your entire block to get street trees.
Details: https://www.cityplants.org/ourprograms/