Earth Hour
City officials will participate in Earth Hour by turning off nonessential lighting in government buildings and public landmarks, including the Hermosa Beach Pier 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31.
Earth Hour organizers aim to call attention to climate change and sustainability by urging governments and individuals to turn off nonessential lights and electrical appliances. For more see earthhour.org or the city’s “go green” web page under “residents” on Hermosabch.org, or call Pamela Townsend at 310-318-0242.
More blood
A recent blood drive at the Clark Building brought 40 pints to Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, and “Be the Match” marrow registry signed up 10 donors. For information on future drives call or text 310-406-5907 or email cam4hb@gmail.com.
Tax breaks
Hermosa Beach homeowners are eligible for rebates on the street lighting and landscaping portion of their yearly tax bills if they reside at the property being assessed, are 62 or older as of July 1 (the date of the levy), or are permanently disabled (physician statement required) with a total household income of less than $9,000 for the prior calendar year, and submit proof of payment for the total 2011-12 annual assessment no later than Oct. 10, 2012.
Applications must be filed annually.
Hermosa Beach residents are exempt from paying the utility users tax (UUT) on utilities for their personal residences if the applicants are 62 or older (proof required), or permanently disabled (physician statement required) with a total household income less than $9,000 for the previous calendar year.
The UUT Exemption Application is filed once unless there has been a change in utility service providers since the original application date.
Applications for both tax breaks are available at Hermosabch.org, in the Finance Department, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 201, or by calling 310-318-0225. City offices are open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
