Central SPNC Committee on Homelessness: RLn ANNOUNCEMENTS Sept. 11, 2015

Sept. 15

Central SPNC Committee on Homelessness

The Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council will be hosting a roundtable discussion exploring the resources available to respond to the needs of our neighbors with shelter.
Local service providers will explain what they do and what needs are yet unfunded.
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: www.centralsanpedro.org
Venue: Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. 7^th St., San Pedro

Sept. 15

The Intermodal Container Transfer

The Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Joint Powers Authority’s governing board is set to meet to discuss the status of the facility’s modernization and expansion project. Particularly, the meeting will go over the preparation and future release of the project’s environmental impact report.
Because the draft EIR is still being written, a release issued by the Port of Long Beach states that further details regarding elements of the project will be discussed at a future meeting.
The modernization and expansion project is aimed at more than doubling the throughput capacity of the facility from 725,000 to 1.5 million containers per year, the POLB release stated. The project is also projected to add in environmental improvements that include using electric overhead cranes, cleaner yard tractors and low-emission locomotives.
Previously, a Notice of Preparation/Initial Study was released, describing potential environmental impacts that would occur as a result of the project’s implementation.
Time: 6 p.m. Sept. 15
Details: (562) 275-3637; www.ICTF-JPA.org, Stakeholder Map
Venue: Silverado Park School, 1545 W. 31^st, Long Beach
 
Sept. 19

Ready Long Beach, A Community Emergency Preparedness Expo

Come out and learn about how to be prepared for an emergency at this event presented by Long Beach CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Heartwell Park in Long Beach.
There will be activities and information for the whole family.

• Experience the “Shakey Quakey” House
• Build an Earthquake Kit
• View a Preparedness Puppet Show
• Watch Fire Department Safety Demonstrations
• Purchase Emergency Supplies and Equipment
• Sign up for FREE CERT Classes

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19
Cost: Free
Details: CERT@longbeach.gov
Venue: Heartwll Park, 5801 E. Parkcrest St., Long Beach
 
Sept. 21

Report Street Repairs Needed in NW San Pedro

The Bureau of Street Services scheduled a small asphalt repairs truck for the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council District to perform small asphalt repairs on Sept. 30
Email your information to Board@NWSanPedro.org by Sept. 21 and include the exact address.  If it is a pavement issue – is it a pothole, eroded pavement, bump or uneven road or resurface need.  If it is a sidewalk issue – is it uplifted and/or broken.  You can include any helpful notes.
Time: Sept. 21
Details: Board@NWSanPedro.org
 
Oct. 2

Call for Muralist Proposals

The San Pedro Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee and the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District’s Public Art Program seek muralist’s qualifications and proposed renderings for a project in the downtown San Pedro Arts District. The mission is to promote San Pedro’s authentic arts, culture and entertainment character, through Advocacy, Marketing and Education activities.
Deadline: 5 p.m. Oct. 2
Details: http://tinyurl.com/callformuralists
 

Give Input On The City Budget Online

The City of Long Beach is in the midst of its budgeting process for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which begins in October.  Two community surveys are available to provide input on the budget.  Click here to suggest how to balance the budget. Click here to suggest priorities for the budget.

LBCC Offers ESL Classes

Did you know that Long Beach City College offers English as a Second Language classes for free? There are several ESL classes open for Fall Semester at the PCC Campus. There is no California residency requirement to take ESL classes.
Cost: Free
Details: (562) 938-3037; http://tinyurl.com/LBCCFallSchedule
Venue: LBCC, PCC Campus, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach

Phone Extortion Scam Alert

The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division is issuing a warning to the public about a recent rash of phone scams involving a threat that a family member is being held hostage, and will not be released until the victim’s family wires money.
The victims are contacted by a suspect who states they are holding a family member hostage.  The caller then demands money to be wired, or they will kill or hurt the hostage.  The suspect advises the victim to go to an ATM to withdraw money, and then send the money via wire services.  Other variations of the extortion include the caller contacting miscellaneous businesses for “Protection Money.”  The phone calls are originating from Mexico.
Below are crime prevention tips to avoid falling victim of this scam:

• Incoming calls made from an outside area code or Country.
• Callers go to great lengths to keep you on the phone, insisting you remain on the line.
• Calls do not come from the victim’s phone.
• Callers try to prevent you from contacting the “Kidnapped” victim.
• Multiple successive phone calls.
• Demands for ransom money to be paid via wire transfer.
• Be suspicious of callers who demand immediate payment for any reason.
• Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited.
• Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers to someone you do not know.

Anyone with information or questions regarding this crime is asked to call (213) 486-6840.