COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION
Green Shipping Community Workshop on Nov. 14
This community event will include informative sessions related to shipping decarbonization, a panel discussion with local leaders about their vision for a cleaner and greener port, and a question and answer session for the community to engage with the panelists. The workshop is open to the public
Updated Schedule for Overnight Closures of the Vincent Thomas Bridge
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces an updated timeline for the cable safety upgrades that began earlier this month on the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Due to unanticipated construction delays and to the upcoming holiday season, the project is now anticipated to be completed in early January.
Learn More about the San Pedro Zoning Code Update
The San Pedro Zoning Code Update (ZCU) is a project to apply the new Zoning Code’s framework and zoning system to all properties within San Pedro. The new Zoning Code provides many new features that shape development and will be applied by community plan area.
LA County Draft Bicycle Plan
Los Angeles County Public Works (PW) is updating the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). The current BMP was last updated in 2012 and established a vision for the future of biking in the County. The BMP will serve as a guide for the development of safe and accessible bikeways and paths within unincorporated Los Angeles County and along County flood control district channels.
HCBF Supports New EV Truck Charging Station in San Pedro Bay
Harbor Community Benefit Foundation (HCBF) HCBF was honored to provide key funding for site development and participate in the Grand Opening of WATTEV’s zero-emission public charging station for electric heavy-duty trucks in late July. The charging site is located adjacent to the Pier-A Terminal at the Port of Long Beach, but welcomes trucks serving both ports (Long Beach and Los Angeles).
LADWP Board of Water and Power Commissioners Unanimously Approves Major Policy Reform to Implement Proposed ‘Fair Share’ Customer Costs for Power Infrastructure Upgrades to Boost Housing and Commercial Developments Citywide
The Board also formally adopted LADWP’s “Project PowerHouse” Initiative which [...]
USC Research Study on Police-Community Interactions
This USC project called "Everyday Respect" is a research study about communication and behavior between police (LAPD specifically) and community members during traffic stops. Input from the LA community is of utmost importance to this study. They are looking to interview 30 people about their perspectives on communication and behavior during a traffic stop.
Harbor Occupational Center offering MC3 Construction Apprenticeship Curriculum
This 240 hour pre-apprenticeship course includes the North America’s Building Trade Unions’ sponsored Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) as well as trade union involvement and fieldtrips. This course is designed for students to find employment as indentured apprentices in the construction industry.