Harbor Area

Health Coverage for as Little as $10 per Month

SACRAMENTO — Californians can now sign up for affordable health insurance through Covered California, the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, as open enrollment begins for 2023. Two-thirds of the 1.7 million Covered California consumers are eligible for comprehensive health coverage for as little as $10 per month and others can get covered for no cost.

An estimated 1 million Californians are uninsured and eligible for low-cost or no-cost coverage through Covered California or Medi-Cal. Nine out of 10 Californians who sign up receive financial assistance.

Watch a video from Gov. Gavin Newsom here: https://tinyurl.com/2y4ap54u

Details: https://www.coveredca.com

African American Scholar Program Now Accepting Applications

The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting applications for the program’s third year. The program supports exceptional African American students pursuing fields of study related to the aquarium. Through the award and engagement experience, the aquarium hopes to lower barriers by providing both financial support for academic endeavors, and community support through networking opportunities. This program seeks to provide continued involvement in fields related to the aquarium for deserving African American students to bring diverse minds to solving the issues facing our planet and its inhabitants. Details: https://tinyurl.com/4kt3earw

It’s Now Cheaper to Replace Your Lawn

One of the most effective ways to cut back on water use is to replace your lawn with droughtresistant plants and landscaping. Now Californians can get more money to do just that thanks to a new law. The legislation exempts local rebates for turf replacement from state income tax, ensuring more dollars can be spent on transforming grass lawns into water-wise yards.

Details: https://saveourwater.com

Volunteers Needed for 2023 Homeless Point In Time Count

The City of Long Beach Health Department is seeking 250 community volunteers to help conduct the 2023 Point in Time or PIT Count, its street count of people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, taking place on Jan. 26, 2023. The PIT Count is a communitywide effort that provides an opportunity for residents and local businesses to actively contribute and learn about people who are experiencing homelessness and gain an understanding of the resources available to address homelessness in Long Beach. The count is vital in determining the scope of homelessness, defining existing resources available and identifying gaps to better serve these individuals.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/bdzffr68

Long Beach is Updating Noise Element and Wants Your Input

Join the second study session to revisit, review and provide input on the October 2022 draft version of the city’s general plan noise element. The second study session will be held both online and in-person at the Dec. 1 planning commission meeting.

The second study session will feature a presentation of the noise element update study scope and work plan. No formal action will be taken by the Planning Commission at this meeting.

View the Draft General Plan Noise Element: https://tinyurl.com/yaf8ac6w

To learn more, visit the project webpage: https://tinyurl.com/yuz2hh2s

Time: 5 p.m., Dec. 1

Details: https://www.longbeach.gov/lbds/ planning/commission/

Venue: Long Beach Civic Chambers, 411 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach