Harbor Area
PVAC $5 Million Dream House Raffle
A Hillside Estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean or $5,000,000 is just a $150 raffle ticket away for the winner of the 2022 Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle.
Proceeds help fund the Palos Verdes Art Center’s education, exhibition and outreach programs, keeping them available, accessible and affordable during these challenging times.
Details: www.cadreamraffle.com/entry-form/ or call 1-833-604-1604.
Deadline: May 12 grand prize deadline: June 16
Save the Date for the Long Beach Mayoral Candidate Forum
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach and the League of Women Voters of Long Beach Area for the Long Beach mayoral candidate forum. The event takes place on May 7, at the Museum of Latin American Art. Childcare and interpretation services will be available. Attendees will have an opportunity to listen to the platforms of the candidates who will address questions from the community. This is an opportunity to learn more about issues facing the arts and how voters and elected officials can be involved in supporting the local creative economy.
Time: 10 am to 12 p.m., May 7
Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/long-beach-mayoral-candidate-forum
Cost: Free
Venue: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach
LBPD Blotter Provides Important Information
The Long Beach Police Department has committed to provide information to the community. Through external communications, LBPD will begin posting information about recent police activity, ongoing investigations, and other LBPD updates to the department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the department’s website. At about 10 a.m. each day, community members will be able to read preliminary information about incidents that may have occurred the previous evening, as well as any other notable incidents. This page will be a resource for the public to learn more about enforcement efforts, arrests, and commendable events and will be updated as new incidents occur.
This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.
Details: Read the LBPD Blotter here; https://tinyurl.com/LBPD-blotter
Student Loan Pause Extended Through August
The U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through Aug. 31, 2022.
The extension will provide additional time for borrowers to plan for the resumption of payments, reducing the risk of delinquency and defaults after restart.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/student-loan-pause
Medi-Cal’s Eligibility Expanded
Medi-Cal is a California state healthcare program that offers essential healthcare to you and your family for free or at a very low cost. Starting May 1, Medi-Cal will expand coverage to undocumented Californians who are 50 and older and qualify. This expands coverage for over 235,000 Californians.
Details: 213-637-1080 or text 213-632-5521
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Peace Walk & Pancake Breakfast
Justice For Murdered Children will hold the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week community peace walk and free pancake breakfast, April 30, in the heart of South Los Angeles. The 2022 NCVRW theme is rights, access, equity, for all victims. The theme underscores the importance of helping crime survivors find their justice.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 30
Details: 310-738-4218
Location: Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles