City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

The Palos Verdes Library District's Local History Center is frequently visited by patrons interested in learning about the history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. With the closure of library facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, archivist and local history librarian Monique Sugimoto is bringing our community history to you with the "Pedal PV" vlog. Each episode brings a slice of Peninsula history and ranges from the natural and built environment to our social history. The Peninsula's history is fascinating - whether you bike, walk or jog. Watch the series at https://youtube.com/playlist

It's #TakeoutThursday! Check the Open for Business page on the City website for a list of local restaurants offering takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. http://rpvca.gov/1291/Open-for-Business

Mayor Eric Alegria joins RPVtv host Liz Brown Swanson at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, one of the City's most popular attractions on the coast, in the latest edition of "City Talk." The Mayor discusses the pandemic's impact on the famous whale watching site and gives his monthly update on issues before the City Council.

Catch the rain and save water with a free rain barrel from West Basin! West Basin is piloting a new safe and contactless Rain Barrel Home Delivery Program for i...ts residents to receive water savings delivered to their front door. Check your eligibility and sign-up to receive your free rain barrel by visiting www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels.

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00pm for the COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Townhall. Watch live on our Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook pages. #VaccinateLACounty

COVID-19 Community Update for February 18 cvcpl.us/L2N9s8m

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner this #TakeoutThursday? Check the Open for Business page on the City website for a list of local restaurants offering takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. http://rpvca.gov/1291/Open-for-Business

The City is pleased to announce the selection of Ramzi Awwad as Director of Public Works! Mr. Awwad has served as Deputy Director of Public Works since September 2020, overseeing the environmental review process for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project and the scoping of a citywide speeding and traffic safety analysis. He has also implemented new controls for capital projects and identified process improvements for service requests to shorten response times to re...sidents. Mr. Awwad's promotion is effective immediately. Please join us in congratulating him! To read a press release on Mr. Awwad’s promotion, visit bit.ly/2Zs7f9a.

LA County's adjusted case rate has remained under 25 new cases per 100,000 people for 5 consecutive days, meeting the state requirements for schools to open on-...site learning for grades TK-6. For details and more information, visit ph.lacounty.gov/coronavirus Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, including Abalone Cove Park and Reserve, is closed due to recent rainfall. It may remain closed for up to 48 hours or more for public safety and to prevent further trail erosion. For updates on trail conditions and closure information, please check rpvca.gov/trailalerts, call Open Space Management at 310-544-5353 or join the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve listserv at rpvca.gov/notify.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes wishes you a Happy Kwanzaa!

Looking for a fun and safe after school program to get your child outside? You can still register your child for the After School Recreational Enrichment Program offered by the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA and the City at Hesse Park! The after school program for grades K-5 takes place from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday through June 11. Register today at: bit.ly/sppyenrichment... More info: cvcpl.us/XiagxX9 Program flyer: bit.ly/3gunjxl See more

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes wishes you a Merry Christmas!

RPV wants to hear from you! Take the Citizen Satisfaction Survey by January 25 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to an RPV business. If you prefer to take the survey in print, check your mailbox in early January for a print version you can mail back to the City in a prepaid envelope. Raffle prize winners will be selected at random and announced on the City’s social media channels and notified individually beginning in early January. Survey: http://surveymonkey.com/r/rpv... More info: http://rpvca.gov/citizensurvey https://youtu.be/lhqkLf-MjRc

COVID-19 testing sites will be operating under a modified schedule through the holidays. If you feel sick or are experiencing symptoms, please call your doctor or 2-1-1. More info: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing