Dear Residents,
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County and would like to share the following updates with the community:
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Voting in L.A. County this November? Know Your Options.If you're voting in L.A. County this November, pretty soon you'll have more options on how to cast your ballot. As November approaches, and residents consider their choices during the COVID-19 health crisis, L.A. County has added new options for voting. Beginning October 6, the county will mail all registered voters a vote by mail ballot. In addition to receiving the vote by mail ballot, registered voters will also have multiple options for returning the ballot, such as:
- Dropping it in a vote by mail drop box location (which should be found in various civic and community buildings throughout the county);
- Dropping it off at any vote center in the county; or
- Dropping it in the mail (remember, no postage is necessary, but it does need to be postmarked by Election Day)
Also new this year - a tracking option! L.A. County voters will have the option of tracking their ballot through the free "Where's My Ballot" service. When you subscribe to the service you can request to receive personalized text messages, emails or automated voice messages on your vote by mail ballot.
To sign up to track your ballot, or for more information on the new voting options, visit https://lavote.net/home/voting-elections/voting-options/vote-by-mail/how-to-vote-by-mail
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The Music Center Launches For the Love of LA
Today, The Music Center launched a new digital series called For the Love of L.A., designed to celebrate the creativity of Los Angeles and support L.A.-based artists representing the disciplines of music, dance, visual culture and more. For the Love of L.A. provides L.A.-based artists and you, the public, the opportunity to showcase your creativity and resiliency during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
How it Works
The Music Center will post up to three new works of art on The Music Center’s Instagram every Tuesday (starting today through October 27, 2020), showcasing more than 35 individual works over the 13-week period. Get a closer look at each artist through biographies and statements (alongside complete versions of artwork in a digital library). Some audience-generated content may be shared in the arts organization’s social channels!
Share Your Love
If you're ready to be inspired or share your own love for L.A. with #ForTheLoveOfLA, join us on Instagram (@MusicCenterLA) or The Music Center Offstage. And, make sure to tag @MusicCenterLA and @CountyofLA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Village Zoom Info Session August 14
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Village builds community with older adults while they remain in their homes as they age. PVP Village has been serving its members throughout the COVID-19 crisis with a calendar full of virtual social opportunities, continuing transportation to essential appointments, computer help including Zoom and FaceTime, grocery shopping, handyman help and referrals.
?For information about this dynamic and caring community of friendship and support, contact Executive Director Marianne Propst to participate in a Zoom information session on Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. You also may call for an informal chat or to arrange a socially distant visit.
Call 310-991-3324 or visit www.peninsulavillage.net for more details.
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Be Counted. Complete the Census.
Have you completed your 2020 census? Responses to the census shape decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into communities each year for the next 10 years for critical services, including health care, emergency response, schools and education programs, and roads and bridges. The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of census data and census participation.
As of August 10, Rancho Palos Verdes has a self-response rate of 76.6%, above state and national averages, but behind our goal of 100% participation. The U.S. Census Bureau has extended the official deadline to participate in the census to October 31 in response to the evolving COVID-19 crisis. If you haven't already done so, complete your census form now online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by mail if you receive a paper form. |
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Safety Precautions for 2020 Census Interviews
On August 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Census Bureau released a joint statement regarding follow-up interviews that will be conducted with households that have not yet competed the 2020 Census:
In carrying out our respective missions, the U.S. Census Bureau and the CDC are committed to protecting the health and safety of those we serve and employ. This is particularly important during the current COVID-19 health crisis.
Participation in 2020 Census interviews should present a low risk of transmission of COVID-19. Census takers are trained to rigorously and universally follow these CDC recommendations to mitigate risk of transmission:
- Wearing of face masks.
- Maintaining social distance of 6 ft. or more.
- Practicing hand hygiene.
- Not entering homes, and conducting interviews outside as much as possible or practical.
Household members encountered by census staff are encouraged to maintain social distances during interviews and practice the CDC’s other recommendations as much as possible.
The CDC stands ready to support the work of the Census Bureau and its staff in providing consultation and technical assistance to ensure that relevant data and findings are communicated in a timely fashion to keep Census field staff and household members safe and healthy.
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County Rent Relief Program to Launch August 17L.A. County has announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rent Relief Program which aims to assist low-income renters who have struggled to pay their rent and/or who are behind on paying rent due to COVID-19. Those who are most at need will be targeted with more assistance. The program will launch on August 17 and close on August 31.
L.A. County's COVID-19 Rent Relief Program will be operated by the L.A. County Development Authority (LACDA), and is funded by an allocation of $100 million in CARES Act funding meant to assist between 8,000 and more than 9,000 renting households with limited means.
Requirements: the program is available to all residents of the county who qualify (with the exception of residents living in the City of Los Angeles, as the City also received its own allocation of CARES Act funds). The following is required: - A W-9
- Participation agreements are needed from the property owners to receive rental income on behalf of their qualified tenant; and
- Property owners must agree to the terms of the participation agreement
To learn more or apply, visit rentrelief.lacda.org or dial 2-1-1. Please note citizenship documentation will not be requested from any party (renter or property owner). |
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Looking for a fun outdoor activity for your kids?National Park and Recreation Month is over, but you can still play Agents of Discovery at Hesse Park and Eastview Park! The self-guided, mobile educational game will be available at both locations through September 30.
Kids and their families can play by downloading the Agents of Discovery app to access RPV’s “missions” (games). Players that complete all the challenges will receive a gift bag from the Recreation and Parks Department!
To download the free Agents of Discovery app, go to Google Play or the App Store. Once downloaded, find our missions within the app and hit “play” before you head out. No WiFi connectivity is required to download or play the missions. |
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Free Virtual Art Classes for Older AdultsDiscover the healing properties of art therapy with free virtual art classes for older adults presented by BlueSea Care every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at bit.ly/2X7doqz
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 310-544-5260 or parks@rpvca.gov. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 310-683-3157, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation. |
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New Temporary Special Use Permit for RPV BusinessesThe Community Development Department has developed a new Temporary Special Use Permit (TSUP) to assist Rancho Palos Verdes businesses with the opportunity to provide limited outdoor operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A TSUP will allow for outdoor operations on sidewalks and parking lots for: - Restaurants
- Fitness centers
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Personal care services, such as nail salons, massage, and tattoo parlors
A TSUP will be processed administratively without a filing fee, public notification, or appeal process that is typically required for a standard Special Use Permit. For a complete list of operational requirements and permit limitations, please see the TSUP application at bit.ly/3gcLFME. For questions regarding the application or submittal requirements, please contact the Planning Division at 310-544-5228 or send an email to the Planning Division at planning@rpvca.gov. |
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CasesAs of August 11, there are 211,808 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Los Angeles County (population 10.17 million), including the South Bay, so the public should not think one location is safer than another and everyone should be aware and practice physical distancing. The total includes 242 cases in Rancho Palos Verdes (population 41,731), 76 in Palos Verdes Estates (population 13,190), 33 in Rolling Hills Estates (population 8,066), five in Rolling Hills (population 1,874), and seven in the unincorporated areas of the Peninsula. Countywide, 5,057 people have died.
According to the Department of Public Health, 12 deaths have been reported in Rancho Palos Verdes. The City extends its deepest condolences to the families of these residents.
For a list of cases broken down by city, demographic characteristics, and settings, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
For an interactive dashboard with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death data by community, poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity visit: http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard/
An interactive dashboard of COVID-19 cases in the South Bay maintained by the City of Torrance is available at bit.ly/2XB1fv1. The dashboard reflects information sourced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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