School boards: Sweetwater Union High School District, 6 p.m. Monday
Emergency rental funds program expands
Chula Vista is urging renters and landlords to apply for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program while funds are still available. Changes to the program recently enacted by the state have expanded benefits to new applicants and previously approved applications. Eligible households that have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive more payment assistance to help with rent and utilities. Apply at chulavistaerap.com. Financial assistance is available for past-due rent from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021. Tenants can also apply for past-due utilities and for current and future rent assistance. Tenants are limited to a total of 12 months of financial assistance.
La Mesa, 6 p.m. Tuesday;
Santee canceled its Wednesday meeting
School boards: San Diego Unified School District, 5 p.m. Tuesday
Last concert in series today
The final concert in La Mesa’s “Sunday at Six” series will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Harry Griffen Park Amphitheatre, 9550 Milden St. The free show features the band Breez’n, which plays a variety of music. The “Taco Love Taco Truck” will be on site from 5-7 p.m. Call (619) 667-1300.
El Cajon hosts National Night Out on Aug. 3
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El Cajon invites the community to the National Night Out from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Prescott Promenade, 200 E. Main St. Attend with your neighbors for an evening promoting crime prevention and community engagement. The evening includes public safety displays and demonstrations, arts and crafts, face painting, food vendors and live entertainment, and a summer movie in the park starting at sunset. Call
Foundation opens grant applications for teachers
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has opened its application period for 2021 Educator Grants to help local teachers with classroom projects. This year, the foundation will award $40,000 in grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 per teacher. Applications are being accepted until Aug. 16 and can be completed at calcoastcu.org. The Educator Grants are provided to teachers in K-12 public, private or charter schools, and community and state colleges/universities in San Diego or Riverside counties with funds to support special classroom projects related to any of the STREAM fields (science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math).
Cox hosts computer, e-waste drive