The port is expected to release a much-anticipated draft environmental study of the waterfront redevelopment plans. Activists will be monitoring www.portofla.org for the document, which may be posted before the end of August.
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Sept. 1 is Labor Day and workers will take to the Wilmington streets for the annual march and parade. Call (562) 595-1891.
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At a public hearing on Sept. 4, the LA school district will take comments about the draft environmental impact report for the proposed marine magnet high school at Angel’s Gate. (6 p.m. at Barton Hill Elementary School, 423 N. Cabrillo Ave. Call 800-704-1267.)
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LA City Controller Laura Chick will visit San Pedro to discuss the nitty-gritty of the controller’s watchdog function, namely audits of city government.
San Pedro homeowners’ organizations are hosting Chick’s Sept. 4 talk, which is expected to detail the recent audit of the city’s emergency response plan.
Representatives of the grassroots group Community Outreach Promoting Safety and Security will be on hand to draw attention to a Sept. 20 emergency preparedness fair at Ken Malloy Park in Harbor City. (6:30 p.m. at the LA County Senior & Community Center, 769 W. Third Street. Call 310-251-7075.)
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The Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council election is Sept. 9. (3-7 p.m. at Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. Fifth St. Visit the election page for more information.)
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Last but not least, a presidential election is underway. The Democratic convention is next week in Denver, followed by the Republicans in the beginning of September in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Will San Pedro be represented? If you know of any convention delegates from San Pedro, drop us a note and we’ll include them in our report.
Friday, August 22, 2008
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