Harbor Area
Stimulus Checks are on the Way
As many Californians continue to struggle financially during the pandemic, the Golden State Stimulus program will provide cash assistance to those affected. Eligible Californians earning between $30,000 to $75,000 a year can soon expect to see the $600 payments.
This round of stimulus checks is an extension of the Golden State Stimulus program, announced in January, which provided one-time $600 payments to low-income Californians earning less than $30,000 a year.
Speak Out at the SCAQMD Board Meeting
Two years ago, ignoring staff warnings, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board, said it was okay with massive quantities of hydrogen fluoride or HF, a short distance from where over a million people live, work and play. Residents of the South Bay, Los Angeles and Long Beach regions live with danger and under a cloud of fear. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are vastly safer, commercially available alternatives to HF.
Join the Zoom Meeting from PC, laptop or phone at www.scaqmd.zoom.us/j/93128605044
Meeting ID: 931 2860 5044 (applies to all) Teleconference Dial In +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Time: 9 a.m. Sept. 3
Details: Link for speaking, www.aqmd.gov/home/ news-events/calendar/speaking
Labor of Love Food Distribution
Join the Labor Day Drive-thru food distribution. Face masks are required and COVID-19 vaccines will be available. Organized by the LA/ LB Harbor Labor Coalition
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 6
Venue: Banning Park, 401 E. M St. Wilmington
Homebound Vaccinations Available
People who are homebound can request a vaccinator for an in-home vaccination by contacting the Public Health Vaccine Call Center that homebound residents can also fill out a form on the Public Health website to request this service. publichealth.lacounty.gov.
Details: 833-540-0473; www.lacpublichealth. com/vaccination-request-form
Veterans Crisis Line
As people witness the sad and troubling turn of events unfolding in Afghanistan, these events may affect war-era veterans in many ways — some may be feeling a range of emotions in connection to the war(s).
If you would like to speak to someone, contact:
Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text: 838255 or via the web at www. veteranscrisisline.net/
Women Veterans Hotline at 855-8296636; or contact the Vet Center Call Center: 877-927-8387
If you live in Los Angeles County and need resources, contact the Veterans Peer Access Network at 1-800-854-7771 and press *3 or click here: www.dmh.lacounty. gov/veterans/
Veterans may contact a Military & Veterans Affairs Veteran service officer directly by calling 877-4LA-VETS, 213-765-9680 or 213-765-9681 or via e-mail at outreach@ mva.lacounty.gov
Rental Relief For Angelenos
Beginning at 7 a.m. Sept. 1, Los Angeles residents can begin applying for rental assistance through California’s ‘Housing is Key’ program. When the application period opens this week, City of Los Angeles renters and landlords will be able to apply online or call if they need help filling out an application. Renters who have already applied to the City’s program will be provided with detailed instructions on next steps.
Details: 833-687-0967; www.housing.ca.gov and hcidla.lacity.org.