Fwd: OPA Update 4/30/21: Gas main break forces evacuations & street closures; Graffiti strikes OPB; Samohi rated in top 100

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: “Ocean Park Association” <admin@oceanparkassociation.org> > Subject: OPA Update 4/30/21: Gas main break forces evacuations & street closures; Graffiti strikes OPB; Samohi rated in top 100 > Date: April 30, 2021 at 4:27:16 AM PDT > To: “Fee Alvi” <feealvi@liquidbreeze.com> > Reply-To: “Marc Morgenstern” <marcjmorgenstern@gmail.com> > > > > Gas main break forces evacuations & street closures… Graffiti strikes OPB mural… Samohi rated among top 100 high schools in CA > > > Major Gas Main Break : 65 households were evacuated yesterday after a major gas main break <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=bU0%2f1hhKyeMAHhQhK6WlAEioxGVJSEPda9AdUbyvwjZ2XmhrE%2fJCNfhLHSKgq1Yso1fqTk1Pe0%2flQ%2bBOcuyL8Vk9YueDVHFAMDrd0utWXtQ%3d> in the northeast corner of the City that’s still causing power outages and closed streets. SMFD Hazmat teams continue to monitor the area, though no injuries or damage have been reported. > A City email alert warns residents <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=CeihU7ItfMn%2bm1cXtFX0IfwiT7Mv3qVTrCPPWf8ZRidRBbIGSD90mkQqq1T04ovgtJlZcoK6mXY2gAWeyJtkqehZp1yq4XtFfDxAXjSDO3U%3d> to avoid the area between Montana Ave. and Wilshire Blvd. and Yale St. and Centinela Ave. Excavation work ruptured the main. > To stay up to date on street closures, register for SMAlerts by texting SMALERTS to 888-777. For electricity outage updates, go here <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=AdgNfsqw%2bQe2j1%2fyZVmJOgZBOypytb49y8ipq3EsTObqyi4%2fAsbwGkDtLhoDstVeAbug%2fypk0ZRYDc7Pz6bEhH2dsAuHakKSOjBbwIb%2fRHw%3d>. > Main St. Pilot: City staff, OPA and the Main St. merchants began detailed planning for a summer pilot to close limited Main St. blocks <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=efoYFXBgshnzddVUz6JCdTvWQ18ixuL6AUDaz%2bQLc4uQJd9SP0jViRJ4hTf4e2PZRQbATo761COww1MUx0Qb1giX69TIvup%2fHdJHNrJv2EI%3d>on selected weekends. In approving the pilot this week, Council specified more community outreach, especially on traffic and parking concerns. > Graffiti on OP Blvd: Our man on the street reports that graffiti vandals struck the treasured mural on Ocean Park Boulevard under 4th St. City clean up crews have been alerted. If you spot graffiti, call the City’s new 311 line. > Trees on Lincoln Blvd: Look for new city-planted trees at Lincoln and Pico, and on Norman Place, replacing those battered by vandalism and drought. > Lagging Vaccinations: Appointments for the first dose of the COVID vaccine have dropped by about 50% in LA County, alarming public health <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=htKiZAJwtfWEsxWXFOa%2bsQG1Ram7uhDwFqynnohbnDx0vZ8B%2fOdshfW6AXVG1PymXJ2Z36vNRh2V%2bKao1pplGHE1mUtteny%2bcW00gk2F1Yw%3d> officials who call it a worrisome trend. > Local Shots: Santa Monica’s first pop-up vaccination site is now accepting appointments <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=0WXCPHso6JOjTbmmWt5Uu6J11flS0%2bk2Fx2LqWc42WOz91Byj6ZGqYY%2b0pBfAY6gAMtd2Ych%2fvk21dsq8%2b7ku7RslDvOEEde%2f89VG1cQKPg%3d>. The site, in the Broad Stage parking lot, starts giving shots next Tuesday at 8 am. For details on County sites, click here <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=BL1pwUDvIO5rq2vEUPdO3nY%2fj21pY4mr2CdTVxXKQQMkDbSBXn%2fJ2RhOSYDsln09jdQzAnCRtLAy4rcMkrrXh72Uoe2vbdpFB44s7CuGzRM%3d>. > Samohi Rated: Santa Monica High School was rated 98th best high school in California <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=zedOXsz%2f32a3F1JjP%2faEWzgWVy9LC7De5xmu7sQ%2bfk7Qyke6jgSFDWRnsGsWrosqk56rW7U%2fGkZK5yVlsm8DiwrHZoY%2bxJwWBNNi14wfs5w%3d> and 708th best nationally in a prestigious US News and World Report survey. The ratings are based on academic performance and graduation rates. > Where from Here?: The Committee on Racial Justice is presenting a Zoom discussion on A Time of Civil Unrest: Where Do We Go from Here on Sunday evening. Register here <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=6SKEyoLXyISrNUQb1%2bkQf%2fh22A8gmLLS%2bMxmEiqM4%2fKP67jBuTc7D%2f4veXmTeXCqXwCu%2fTqv7FI%2fgLbdYBGkYiv1aCaU%2bQyYVHSoGTAPW…>. > Safe Activities: Looking for safe activities this weekend? The Heal the Bay Aquarium <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=1UltlwUwC84hZIZXPxPORdeFVOBYsDOQRmnzJe1UB8YhtgEUTJhO7t4peJ7Ayr6Lal5qiujNoHOK557YpVt%2fHdh7MceYr7XMDtn2vuw83Xs%3d> under the Pier is open again. Planetarium programs at SMC <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=gi7QfQGCFHlxbuyg0E2U0GszL%2bq4kfmvDtpvcK2mV5sn2gOpQ3bh81kf0LVMiXjwawzT1D5dOQ%2fVd8VawnC%2bItrpW2UIjqbRSO4ELztBkBQ%3d> return tonight and on Sunday. > Restaurant Tidbits: Crudo e Nudo, a new Italian-style raw seafood bar, opened on Main with sustainably sourced fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans. > > > Hear the latest on what’s really happening in our neighborhood and City… > > Join our weekly OPA Connects Zoom <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=5xz99oOH%2b9GEQ0mc1gdVi%2fc%2faLPZh490wfL2Orpy3rwAlBqCYX9fLx83boCGoRa81YMN3ukpolQOcuMupAqwsaxB1jKqeC3%2fhGhlTpRVUqc%3d> > > Wednesday, May 5 @ noon > > > > Become an OPA Member <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=lvUz14smTlKVBxxX8cwWeDrUO1sce0hh7HFrlWI0zNpQeescpgTzvmLMP%2b1eL7Ga6R6ZCTXeIpYFS%2b6ZjvsInSomv6xXcwcgM4Cy11EnlFY%3d> | Join us on Facebook  <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=XQwm7FckHmZM7%2bc0HRCIMK1TkNOvXETw0lA3mU0M%2fz8WFsWahUHi0a%2bR%2bw4MxMTabm3XOhWosUZlU8rWm1Uh4pwK0FEb4%2bR%2fZwbpegeCDxk%3d> | > Subscribe to this Email <oceanparkassociation.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=2InPE0LycyJ%2bZJ6y0Mrjr5zrpTpvhaver7MT8CqnYSaw8YxD1RnZ4%2bqHG8QW1b8edHKKmy0FKFmXyBA8I%2buNjaSrFYof8V2L%2b6Yn%2bygnmHI%3d> > > Unsubscribe <oceanparkassociation.org/Sys/Unsubscribe?et=2NVc0AiiZxukK8JvE965yjf403UOUnx%2f2mMNtDAR8eQwol3akYj483qLI5cufeV1ZlWBXqg%2fw177GM%2bmg82HP9%2fTGHPxylDypaVcv5ECVcL3MUBoIwltFqeQT4b%2b1w7Sl9B1S3KakvQlaKe…>