LAPD August Crime Stats for Central San Pedro
View crime statistics for the month of August provided by Officer Francisco Lopez, the Senior Lead Officer for our Central San Pedro area.
Funding for San Pedro Community Projects – Workshop September 29th via Zoom.
On Thursday September 29th at 6:30pm you can join the virtual workshop to learn more about funding for San Pedro Community Improvements. Learn about a plan taking shape that will help fund affordable housing, parks and open space, street improvements, and other community benefits AND GIVE THEM YOUR INPUT.
Dia de los Muertos Festival October 28
As part of San Pedro’s Dia de Los Muertos festival, the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District will be presenting an open-air exhibition of community altars that honor the deceased and/or explore the tradition of Dia de Los Muertos and other such rituals memorializing the dearly departed. Festival hours: 3pm to 9pm.
Head Start/Early Head Start Birth to Five Programs through Volunteers of America
VOALA’s Head Start/ Early Head Start programs help young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs by promoting children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.
Senator Alex Padilla talks about the Inflation Reduction Act
"I worked closely with my Senate colleagues to ensure the Inflation Reduction Act builds on California’s climate leadership and prioritizes support for drought and wildfire resiliency–two of the biggest challenges facing California right now. The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in history to combat the climate crisis."
The Downtown San Pedro Farmer’s Market has a new location!
The Farmers Market is moving to its new location at the corner of 6th and Mesa in downtown San Pedro on Friday, September 16th from 11 am to 3 pm.
Townhall To End Ship Pollution led by US Congressman Lowenthal – Aug. 31
Community members can ask policymakers questions about existing clean shipping initiatives as well as what more leaders can do to reduce ship pollution in San Pedro Bay;
Board of Equalization to Hold its Annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Hearing on August 30, 2022, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with the Board's August 2022 Meeting. Taxpayers and stakeholders are invited to attend in person, participate by phone, or submit comments online.
San Pedro Bay Ports Seek Comment on Second Drayage Truck Assessment
The public is invited to comment on a draft 2021 feasibility assessment of cleaner drayage truck technologies needed to help the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reduce air pollution and reach the ambitious zero-emissions goals adopted in the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update.
City of LA Proposed Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance
Los Angeles City Planning is pleased to announce the release of the proposed Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance for public review and feedback. The proposed ordinance would prohibit all new oil and gas drilling activities and make any existing extraction a nonconforming use in all zones of the City.
Rep. Barragan’s 5th Annual Senior Briefing & Luncheon August 23rd
Join the Congresswoman's staff for their Annual Senior Briefing and Luncheon at the Carson Community Center on August 23rd. They'll have a free hot meal available, as well as wellness checks, COVID vaccines, and much more. Plus, an update on Congresswoman Barragan's work for you in Washington.
Port of Los Angeles Seeks Input on Wilmington Waterfront: Surveys Ends August 14
The Port of Los Angeles would like your input on the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade project, which is on schedule to open in 2023. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey and submit your answers no later than August 14, 2022.