Food Desert to Food Oasis - A Symposium to Revitalize South Los Angeles through Grocery Store and Business Development
April 8 & 9, 2009
The California Endowment, Centers for Healthy Communities
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles CA 90012
Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm
Day 2: 8:30am - 2pm
Join advocates, retailers, labor, and consumers in this summit to revitalize South Los Angeles through grocery store and business development. Participants will hear success stories in community redevelopment and growth from around the country; learn about community involvement; hear retailers' perspective s and their creative solutions; and debate the perceptions and realities of South Los Angeles. The second day will conclude with a discussion of two case studies, solutions to the food desert and a networking lunch.
Sponsored By: Community Health Councils,PolicyLink, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
For more information, visit our website at: www.chc-inc.org or contact Mia Boykin at 323-295-9372 ext. 216
Limited seating available. Please pass this information on.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
NANDC Now Accepting Applications
NANDC IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
PRESIDENT AND TWO (2) AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS
All stakeholders can apply to fill open seats on our board. You do not have to be registered to vote with L.A. County. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen. Your immigration status does not matter. To be a stakeholder you must do ONE of the following within the EC NANDC boundaries:
1) Live;
2) Work;
3) Own property;
4) Own a business;
5) Attend school; or
6) Attend a religious institution (like a church, mosque or temple).
Your application must include:
1) A copy of your resume
2) A letter addressed to the community from the applicant describing the value the applicant would add to the community as a member of the governing board.
3) A petition signed by a minimum of 10 stakeholders in support of your application. Signatures shall include name, address and telephone number for each NANDC stakeholder.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The deadline to apply for NANDC President is February 28, 2009. Applications for At-Large position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the seats have been filled.
Email your application to Rachel Capata (click on her name to send an email), or deliver in person to our next meeting. For meeting location info, please visit www.nandc.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Important Workshops Regarding the Expo Line
The City of Los Angeles is conducting community workshops as part of the development of Transit-Oriented District (TOD) Plans and Market Studies for four Metro Exposition Line stations. Please attend the workshop for your station of interest.
The community workshops will be held as follows:
Vermont & Western Expo Stations
Saturday, February 7, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Ahmanson Senior Center (EXPO Center)
3990 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037
23rd & Flower / Jefferson Stations
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Garden Room
400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Issues regarding the Expo Line are of great importance to the citizens of our community. Please plan to attend and spread the word regarding these workshops to as many people as you can.
The community workshops will be held as follows:
Vermont & Western Expo Stations
Saturday, February 7, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Ahmanson Senior Center (EXPO Center)
3990 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037
23rd & Flower / Jefferson Stations
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Garden Room
400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Issues regarding the Expo Line are of great importance to the citizens of our community. Please plan to attend and spread the word regarding these workshops to as many people as you can.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
NEWS: Ruling Regarding MTA Expo Line Crossings
In a decision regarding the Expo Line Construction Authority's proposed street-level crossing next to Dorsey HS, the judge has ruled MTA's crossing unsafe and the community and LAUSD's safety concerns valid. The decision is a tentative decision that will either be adopted or amended by the full PUC commission on November 21, but it is a major milestone in the construction of the Expo Rail Line and struggle between a vocal South LA community group and their elected leaders and MTA.
"This is a major battle victory in a long and unfortunate war," said Damien Goodmon, the Chair of United Community Associations, who's project is the Citizens' Campaign to Fix the Expo Rail Line (Fix Expo).
"We are pleased that the Judge heard the safety concerns of the rail safety experts, traffic experts, LAUSD and the community. And we are regretful that the Commission didn't allow hearings on many of the other crossings. We believe that as the evidentiary hearings on Farmdale and Harvard revealed, the evidence used by the Expo Authority to support their assertions that they are building a safe project is both unfounded and has been manipulated."
"We believe it is now incumbent upon our elected officials from the council members to the congressional leaders, to do the responsible thing and listen to the experts and Judge's concerns about the safety of this crossing, and take into account the impacts to the community and schools of the grade separated options. This is a transportation project that will impact this community for 100 years. It is important we have a safe light rail line that is a compliment and a good neighbor to the South LA communities that it passes through."
"Our intent is to now go back to the community and discuss this further, but for now we are relieved that the street-level crossing has been taken off the table."
Russ Quimby international rail safety testified in the hearing that the street-level crossing left a high risk of catastrophic accident http://fixexpo.blogspot.com/2008/10/international-rail-safety-expert-russ.html
As proposed, the Farmdale Avenue crossing creates a high risk that students will be injured and killed because the proposed safety mitigation measures essentially put the burden on students to maintain their own safety. The proposed crossing also creates a higher risk of a catastrophic accident. [....]
By "catastrophic accident," I mean an accident involving fatalities and/or injuries to a large number of people. As proposed, the at-grade Farmdale Avenue crossing creates the notable risk that a catastrophic accident may well occur under one of several different scenarios. For example:
First, that a train will collide with a vehicle with sufficient force to either derail the train into and/or push the vehicle into the proposed "holding pens" where several hundred students are trapped inside, killing or seriously injuring scores of students in a single accident.
Second, that a train will collide with a vehicle (particularly a truck or bus) rupturing and igniting a fuel tank which would engulf students in the holding pen in flaming diesel or gasoline.
Third, a combination of the above two scenarios where the students are crushed and burned simultaneously by vehicles and/or a derailed train.
Regarding the possible delay the changes to the project may require:
"Since when is building something more quickly more important than building it safely? Additionally, MTA's own documents show that from the inception of this project, 15 years ago, the community has been said the crossings near our schools were not safe. But out of bureaucratic arrogance and political indifference, MTA and our political leaders have fought us at every turn. So if there is a delay to the project, the delay is of MTA's own making and the failure of political leadership to address legitimate community concerns."
References to the history of community comments documented in MTA's own studies on the Expo Line.
Regarding impacts the project could have on the Expo Line budget:
"In 2004, MTA pulled this project out of the federal New Starts Program, in the process walking away from $320 million federal dollars, saying they'd spend the local money instead because they wanted to speed up construction of the project. That doesn't sound like a broke agency to me. That sounds like an agency with plenty of financial options. In the past year alone, MTA has appropriated $222 million extra dollars to the project, including $54 million to add an overpass in Culver City. And they appropriated these funds while telling us with a straight face that there's no money for grade separation in South LA. It is insulting to the intelligence of people that have followed this issue to suggest this $3 billion agency, that has engaged in these actions, doesn't have the money to make the Expo Line safe in our community - particularly right next to our large urban schools. MTA has the resources, MTA has many options, but MTA has always and continues to lack a concern for safety in South LA."
Some excerpts from Koss' ruling, which is available on the web here.
"A.07-05-013, for authority to construct an at-grade crossing at Farmdale Ave. in the City of Los Angeles, should be denied. "
"Authorization to construct a light rail line over an existing pedestrian tunnel crossing at Harvard Blvd., in the City of Los Angeles, requested in A.06-12-020, should be denied."
"Expo Authority proposed a state-of-the-art system of gates and other warning devices at the Farmdale crossing, including swing gates to allow pedestrians to exit the rail right-of-way when all other gates are down. All of these gates, however, can be avoided easily by pedestrians. Considering the large number of crossings during peak periods, and the student populations using the crossing, we find that any system of gates or other warning devices at-grade would not eliminate all potential safety hazards."
"The parties discussed several other crossings at or near school sites along other light-rail lines. However, none of these cases presented the unique characteristics of the proposed Farmdale crossing at Dorsey. This issue, therefore, provided little or no weight in our determination of practicability."
Contact:
Damien Goodmon
323.845.2003
"This is a major battle victory in a long and unfortunate war," said Damien Goodmon, the Chair of United Community Associations, who's project is the Citizens' Campaign to Fix the Expo Rail Line (Fix Expo).
"We are pleased that the Judge heard the safety concerns of the rail safety experts, traffic experts, LAUSD and the community. And we are regretful that the Commission didn't allow hearings on many of the other crossings. We believe that as the evidentiary hearings on Farmdale and Harvard revealed, the evidence used by the Expo Authority to support their assertions that they are building a safe project is both unfounded and has been manipulated."
"We believe it is now incumbent upon our elected officials from the council members to the congressional leaders, to do the responsible thing and listen to the experts and Judge's concerns about the safety of this crossing, and take into account the impacts to the community and schools of the grade separated options. This is a transportation project that will impact this community for 100 years. It is important we have a safe light rail line that is a compliment and a good neighbor to the South LA communities that it passes through."
"Our intent is to now go back to the community and discuss this further, but for now we are relieved that the street-level crossing has been taken off the table."
Russ Quimby international rail safety testified in the hearing that the street-level crossing left a high risk of catastrophic accident http://fixexpo.blogspot.com/2008/10/international-rail-safety-expert-russ.html
As proposed, the Farmdale Avenue crossing creates a high risk that students will be injured and killed because the proposed safety mitigation measures essentially put the burden on students to maintain their own safety. The proposed crossing also creates a higher risk of a catastrophic accident. [....]
By "catastrophic accident," I mean an accident involving fatalities and/or injuries to a large number of people. As proposed, the at-grade Farmdale Avenue crossing creates the notable risk that a catastrophic accident may well occur under one of several different scenarios. For example:
First, that a train will collide with a vehicle with sufficient force to either derail the train into and/or push the vehicle into the proposed "holding pens" where several hundred students are trapped inside, killing or seriously injuring scores of students in a single accident.
Second, that a train will collide with a vehicle (particularly a truck or bus) rupturing and igniting a fuel tank which would engulf students in the holding pen in flaming diesel or gasoline.
Third, a combination of the above two scenarios where the students are crushed and burned simultaneously by vehicles and/or a derailed train.
Regarding the possible delay the changes to the project may require:
"Since when is building something more quickly more important than building it safely? Additionally, MTA's own documents show that from the inception of this project, 15 years ago, the community has been said the crossings near our schools were not safe. But out of bureaucratic arrogance and political indifference, MTA and our political leaders have fought us at every turn. So if there is a delay to the project, the delay is of MTA's own making and the failure of political leadership to address legitimate community concerns."
References to the history of community comments documented in MTA's own studies on the Expo Line.
Regarding impacts the project could have on the Expo Line budget:
"In 2004, MTA pulled this project out of the federal New Starts Program, in the process walking away from $320 million federal dollars, saying they'd spend the local money instead because they wanted to speed up construction of the project. That doesn't sound like a broke agency to me. That sounds like an agency with plenty of financial options. In the past year alone, MTA has appropriated $222 million extra dollars to the project, including $54 million to add an overpass in Culver City. And they appropriated these funds while telling us with a straight face that there's no money for grade separation in South LA. It is insulting to the intelligence of people that have followed this issue to suggest this $3 billion agency, that has engaged in these actions, doesn't have the money to make the Expo Line safe in our community - particularly right next to our large urban schools. MTA has the resources, MTA has many options, but MTA has always and continues to lack a concern for safety in South LA."
Some excerpts from Koss' ruling, which is available on the web here.
"A.07-05-013, for authority to construct an at-grade crossing at Farmdale Ave. in the City of Los Angeles, should be denied. "
"Authorization to construct a light rail line over an existing pedestrian tunnel crossing at Harvard Blvd., in the City of Los Angeles, requested in A.06-12-020, should be denied."
"Expo Authority proposed a state-of-the-art system of gates and other warning devices at the Farmdale crossing, including swing gates to allow pedestrians to exit the rail right-of-way when all other gates are down. All of these gates, however, can be avoided easily by pedestrians. Considering the large number of crossings during peak periods, and the student populations using the crossing, we find that any system of gates or other warning devices at-grade would not eliminate all potential safety hazards."
"The parties discussed several other crossings at or near school sites along other light-rail lines. However, none of these cases presented the unique characteristics of the proposed Farmdale crossing at Dorsey. This issue, therefore, provided little or no weight in our determination of practicability."
Contact:
Damien Goodmon
323.845.2003
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Voices of the Comminty - Voces De La Communidad
The Figueroa Corridor Community Land Trust, in conjunction with other local organizations and neighborhood residents, invites to you participate in:
VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY - VOCES DE LA COMUNIDAD
When: Saturday, May 31st from 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Auditorium of St. Vincent's School
(on the west side of Figueroa, halfway between 23rd Street and Adams)
Councilmember Jan Perry, Councilmember Ed Reyes, and staff from the Planning Department will be there to hear presentations from community residents about issues of concern.
Our focus has been on two neighborhoods: Estrella neighborhood (bounded by Washington/Hoover/Adams/Figueroa) and MLK/South Main (bounded by Jefferson/Broadway/Vernon/Avalon).
Over the past six months, we have been gathering information about these neighborhoods (through our March 1st Community Walks, and a Fall 2007 Community Health Survey). We look forward to this opportunity to present these findings to the City, and to dialogue with the Councilmembers and other City staff about solutions.
WE INVITE ALL NEIGHBORS AND OTHER INTERESTED FOLKS TO JOIN US!
Registration at 8:30am. Breakfast, childcare and simultaneous translation (English/Spanish) provided.
To RSVP or for information, contact Blanca Rivera or Tafarai Bayne at 213-784-4140 ext 103 or 102.
VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY - VOCES DE LA COMUNIDAD
When: Saturday, May 31st from 9:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Auditorium of St. Vincent's School
(on the west side of Figueroa, halfway between 23rd Street and Adams)
Councilmember Jan Perry, Councilmember Ed Reyes, and staff from the Planning Department will be there to hear presentations from community residents about issues of concern.
Our focus has been on two neighborhoods: Estrella neighborhood (bounded by Washington/Hoover/Adams/Figueroa) and MLK/South Main (bounded by Jefferson/Broadway/Vernon/Avalon).
Over the past six months, we have been gathering information about these neighborhoods (through our March 1st Community Walks, and a Fall 2007 Community Health Survey). We look forward to this opportunity to present these findings to the City, and to dialogue with the Councilmembers and other City staff about solutions.
WE INVITE ALL NEIGHBORS AND OTHER INTERESTED FOLKS TO JOIN US!
Registration at 8:30am. Breakfast, childcare and simultaneous translation (English/Spanish) provided.
To RSVP or for information, contact Blanca Rivera or Tafarai Bayne at 213-784-4140 ext 103 or 102.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Expo Line Forum
In response to community concerns, the neighborhood councils and community organizations have decided to organize two community forums on the Expo Line for the upcoming month of May.
The Expo Line community forum at Dorsey HS will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday May 22, 2008.
The Expo Line community forum at Foshay Learning Center Auditorium will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday May 29, 2008.
The format will be as follows:
-Expo Authority Presentation & Statement (20 mins)
-LAUSD OEHS Statement (5 mins)
-Parent Collaborative Statement (5 mins)
-UTLA Statement (5 mins)
-School Principal/Teacher Representative on this issue Statement (5 mins)
-Fix Expo Group Presentation & Statement (20 mins)
-Elected Officials Statement (20 mins)
-Open Public Forum with Question & Answer Period (40 mins)
The format and date of the meetings are locked.
Hard copy invitations will be mailed on Thursday, May 1 to the expected presenters, and the local elected representatives, all of whom are members of the Expo Authority Board of Directors and/or the MTA Board of Directors:
-Expo Chair & Council Member Jan Perry
-Expo Vice Chair & Council Member Herb Wesson
-Expo Board Member & Supervisor Yvonne Burke
-Expo Board Member & Council Member Bernard Parks
-MTA Incoming Chair & Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
-Expo Authority CEO Rick Thorpe
-LAUSD School Board Member Marguerite LaMotte
-Ed Morelan for LAUSD OEHS
-Mary Johnson of the Parent Collaborative
-Elaine LeBoeuf of the UTLA
Invitations will be sent to the state and federal legislators as well. Since their work place is far outside the area, Sacramento and Washington D.C. respectively, for them and only for them, written correspondence will be accepted if they are not personally able to attend:
-Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass
-Assembly Member Mike Davis
-State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas
-Congresswoman Diane Watson
-Senator Diane Feinstein
-Senator Barbara Boxer
We look forward to your attendance.
Sincerely,
Damien Goodmon
damienwg@gmail.com
The Expo Line community forum at Dorsey HS will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday May 22, 2008.
The Expo Line community forum at Foshay Learning Center Auditorium will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday May 29, 2008.
The format will be as follows:
-Expo Authority Presentation & Statement (20 mins)
-LAUSD OEHS Statement (5 mins)
-Parent Collaborative Statement (5 mins)
-UTLA Statement (5 mins)
-School Principal/Teacher Representative on this issue Statement (5 mins)
-Fix Expo Group Presentation & Statement (20 mins)
-Elected Officials Statement (20 mins)
-Open Public Forum with Question & Answer Period (40 mins)
The format and date of the meetings are locked.
Hard copy invitations will be mailed on Thursday, May 1 to the expected presenters, and the local elected representatives, all of whom are members of the Expo Authority Board of Directors and/or the MTA Board of Directors:
-Expo Chair & Council Member Jan Perry
-Expo Vice Chair & Council Member Herb Wesson
-Expo Board Member & Supervisor Yvonne Burke
-Expo Board Member & Council Member Bernard Parks
-MTA Incoming Chair & Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
-Expo Authority CEO Rick Thorpe
-LAUSD School Board Member Marguerite LaMotte
-Ed Morelan for LAUSD OEHS
-Mary Johnson of the Parent Collaborative
-Elaine LeBoeuf of the UTLA
Invitations will be sent to the state and federal legislators as well. Since their work place is far outside the area, Sacramento and Washington D.C. respectively, for them and only for them, written correspondence will be accepted if they are not personally able to attend:
-Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass
-Assembly Member Mike Davis
-State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas
-Congresswoman Diane Watson
-Senator Diane Feinstein
-Senator Barbara Boxer
We look forward to your attendance.
Sincerely,
Damien Goodmon
damienwg@gmail.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Congrats Foshay Robotics Team!
Message from Regina Boutte:
I am very happy to report that the LAUSD District 7 Foshay’s Robotic Team 597 represented YOU very well in Hawai’i for the FIRST Robotic Regional. Not only were we the most attractive and courteous team competing, we walked away with the 2nd highest overall award.
The Chairman’s Award was presented to Team 359 from Hawaii, established in 2000. We were awarded the 2008 Engineering Inspiration Award, which celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers within a team’s school and community. We won the 2008 Website Award, which recognizes excellence in student-designed, built, and managed FIRST team websites…please visit us at www.team597.net.
We were recognized during the awards ceremony as one of the top teams (actually the runner-up) for the Underwriters Laboratories Industrial (ULI) Safety Award that celebrates the team that progress beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. Each member of the team was presented an ULI Safety Pin. In addition to practicing safety in the pit area and on the field, team members campaigned for breast cancer awareness and shared pink ribbons, website information, data and clothing with other teams, the judges and spectators supplied by Privacy Wear (www.privacywear.com), one of the team’s sponsors.
Let’s not forget our robot, Neptune. The team accumulated enough points and qualified for the Finals!!! A few weeks ago, while competing in San Diego for the Robotics Regional, March 6th -8th, the team also won the 2008 Website Award and special recognition from the Underwriters Laboratories.
The Team will compete in the FIRST Robotic Championship in Atlanta April 16th - 19th.
Sincerely,
Regina M. Boutte
Assistant Principal
Foshay Learning Center
I am very happy to report that the LAUSD District 7 Foshay’s Robotic Team 597 represented YOU very well in Hawai’i for the FIRST Robotic Regional. Not only were we the most attractive and courteous team competing, we walked away with the 2nd highest overall award.
The Chairman’s Award was presented to Team 359 from Hawaii, established in 2000. We were awarded the 2008 Engineering Inspiration Award, which celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers within a team’s school and community. We won the 2008 Website Award, which recognizes excellence in student-designed, built, and managed FIRST team websites…please visit us at www.team597.net.
We were recognized during the awards ceremony as one of the top teams (actually the runner-up) for the Underwriters Laboratories Industrial (ULI) Safety Award that celebrates the team that progress beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. Each member of the team was presented an ULI Safety Pin. In addition to practicing safety in the pit area and on the field, team members campaigned for breast cancer awareness and shared pink ribbons, website information, data and clothing with other teams, the judges and spectators supplied by Privacy Wear (www.privacywear.com), one of the team’s sponsors.
Let’s not forget our robot, Neptune. The team accumulated enough points and qualified for the Finals!!! A few weeks ago, while competing in San Diego for the Robotics Regional, March 6th -8th, the team also won the 2008 Website Award and special recognition from the Underwriters Laboratories.
The Team will compete in the FIRST Robotic Championship in Atlanta April 16th - 19th.
Sincerely,
Regina M. Boutte
Assistant Principal
Foshay Learning Center
Monday, March 10, 2008
Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day!
CELEBRATE CESAR CHAVEZ DAY 2008!
10th Annual Chavez Walk
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
at Historic Olvera Street, 10am
REGISTER HERE TODAY
Download Flyers, Get Information and Sponsor Forms, etc.
Please share this info with friends and family and encourage them to attend this historic event!
Join us at one of our upcoming MEETINGS to learn more about the free program for Educators and Community workers to implement in your school and/or organization.
Season of Service: Spring into Action Commemorating the state holiday in honor of two great leaders: Cesar E. Chavez & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
FREE Resources and Materials: Resources to teach about the life, work, and principles of Cesar E. Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr.
* Tools to create a standards-based service-learning project
* FREE Cesar Chavez Walk DVD
* FREE bus for Cesar Chavez Walk, March 29th @ Olvera Street (1st
come, 1st served, with participation in the whole project)
Check out our NEW ONLINE RESOURCES on Cesar Chavez (w/ Videos, events, photos, etc.).
YOU CAN ALSO:
-Join thousands of students and community members by forming a walk
team
- Recruit: students, teachers, administration, staff, and parents
- Coordinate turnout & logistics for your schools walk team
- Buses available, contact UFW Foundation soon for more information
Help Make Cesar Chavez Day a National Holiday!Get petitions & information HERE.
Service Learning Information, Projects, and Toolkits available from The Chavez Foundation at: (213) 362-0260 and www.cesarchavez.org
For more information go to the UFW website.
Sponsored by: Western Union, Safeway Vons, Southern California Edison, and AARP Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Jose Huizar, 14th District; Media Sponsors: KPFK
10th Annual Chavez Walk
Saturday, March 29th, 2008
at Historic Olvera Street, 10am
REGISTER HERE TODAY
Download Flyers, Get Information and Sponsor Forms, etc.
Please share this info with friends and family and encourage them to attend this historic event!
Join us at one of our upcoming MEETINGS to learn more about the free program for Educators and Community workers to implement in your school and/or organization.
Season of Service: Spring into Action Commemorating the state holiday in honor of two great leaders: Cesar E. Chavez & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
FREE Resources and Materials: Resources to teach about the life, work, and principles of Cesar E. Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr.
* Tools to create a standards-based service-learning project
* FREE Cesar Chavez Walk DVD
* FREE bus for Cesar Chavez Walk, March 29th @ Olvera Street (1st
come, 1st served, with participation in the whole project)
Check out our NEW ONLINE RESOURCES on Cesar Chavez (w/ Videos, events, photos, etc.).
YOU CAN ALSO:
-Join thousands of students and community members by forming a walk
team
- Recruit: students, teachers, administration, staff, and parents
- Coordinate turnout & logistics for your schools walk team
- Buses available, contact UFW Foundation soon for more information
Help Make Cesar Chavez Day a National Holiday!Get petitions & information HERE.
Service Learning Information, Projects, and Toolkits available from The Chavez Foundation at: (213) 362-0260 and www.cesarchavez.org
For more information go to the UFW website.
Sponsored by: Western Union, Safeway Vons, Southern California Edison, and AARP Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Jose Huizar, 14th District; Media Sponsors: KPFK
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
South LA Community Plan
Dear South LA Community member and all Interested parties:
The Planning Department would like to invite you to the a small group meeting to be conducted at a located near you. If you where not able to attend any previous small group meetings for the South and Southeast LA Community Plan, you can join us at any one of the three meeting locations listed below. For your convenience we are holding
meetings throughout the South region in order to facilitate access to meeting locations. Please forward and/or post flyers to anyone who may be interested.
Please this information with your fellow community members!
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10am at the Constituent Service Center
8475 S. Vermont Ave., LA (joint meeting South & Southeast LA)
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 6PM at the Vermont Square Public Library
1201 W. 48th Street, LA - Just 2 blocks west of Vermont, and 4 blocks south of Vernon (South LA Community Plan Program ONLY)
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6PM at the Mark Twain Public Library
9621 S. Figueroa St., LA - at the corner of Figueroa & 97th St (Joint meeting South & Southeast LA)
As a stakeholder in South LA your input and involvement is a very important component of the Community Plan Program process.
RSVP via phone or email is not required, but highly recommended to ensure sufficient material and handouts. Please call or email me if you have any questions regarding the Planning process. Again, feel free to share this info with anyone who may be interested in getting involved!
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Sincerely,
Griselda Gonzalez (213-978-1210)
South LA Community Plan
Marie Cobian (213-978-1201)
Southeast LA Community Plan Program
Griselda Gonzalez
Department of City Planning
Community Planning Bureau
200 N. Spring St. Rm 667
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601
213-978-1210 ph.
213-978-1477 fx
Griselda.Gonzalez@lacity.org
The Planning Department would like to invite you to the a small group meeting to be conducted at a located near you. If you where not able to attend any previous small group meetings for the South and Southeast LA Community Plan, you can join us at any one of the three meeting locations listed below. For your convenience we are holding
meetings throughout the South region in order to facilitate access to meeting locations. Please forward and/or post flyers to anyone who may be interested.
Please this information with your fellow community members!
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10am at the Constituent Service Center
8475 S. Vermont Ave., LA (joint meeting South & Southeast LA)
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 6PM at the Vermont Square Public Library
1201 W. 48th Street, LA - Just 2 blocks west of Vermont, and 4 blocks south of Vernon (South LA Community Plan Program ONLY)
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6PM at the Mark Twain Public Library
9621 S. Figueroa St., LA - at the corner of Figueroa & 97th St (Joint meeting South & Southeast LA)
As a stakeholder in South LA your input and involvement is a very important component of the Community Plan Program process.
RSVP via phone or email is not required, but highly recommended to ensure sufficient material and handouts. Please call or email me if you have any questions regarding the Planning process. Again, feel free to share this info with anyone who may be interested in getting involved!
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Sincerely,
Griselda Gonzalez (213-978-1210)
South LA Community Plan
Marie Cobian (213-978-1201)
Southeast LA Community Plan Program
Griselda Gonzalez
Department of City Planning
Community Planning Bureau
200 N. Spring St. Rm 667
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601
213-978-1210 ph.
213-978-1477 fx
Griselda.Gonzalez@lacity.org
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Zero Waste Meeting
February is an important month in developing the City of Los Angeles’ Zero Waste Plan and we want to share the ideas we’ve heard thus far from all communities! On Wednesday, February 20th, 6:30 PM the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation will host a workshop at the Expo Center, 3980 S. Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037.
Over the past months we’ve asked stakeholders to lend their thoughts on the types of policies, programs and facilities that would lead to a greener Los Angeles. Now it’s time to focus and share the different scenarios we’ve heard from you on supporting a green and sustainable City.
Please join us for this important discussion on Wednesday evening and spread the word to the rest of your community!
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to rodarte@therobertgroup.com at your earliest convenience.
Christian J. Rodarte
The Robert Group
3108 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
rodarte@therobertgroup.com
Over the past months we’ve asked stakeholders to lend their thoughts on the types of policies, programs and facilities that would lead to a greener Los Angeles. Now it’s time to focus and share the different scenarios we’ve heard from you on supporting a green and sustainable City.
Please join us for this important discussion on Wednesday evening and spread the word to the rest of your community!
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to rodarte@therobertgroup.com at your earliest convenience.
Christian J. Rodarte
The Robert Group
3108 Los Feliz Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
rodarte@therobertgroup.com
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
South LA Community Plan
In partnership with the Department of City Planning and the Community Redevelopment Agency, Councilmembers Jan Perry and Bernard Parks invite you to a:
Community Planning Workshop/Charrette
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center (EXPO)
3980 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Your participation at this workshop is crucial in bringing to the forefront the important issues that face your neighborhood! The purpose of the meeting is to review the existing and potential changes in land use zoning in the South and Southeast Los Angeles Planning Areas planning areas, as well as to look into other issues that are equally important for your neighborhood, such as parking, open space, and commercial centers. Maps and other visual tools will be available for you.
To RSVP please contact: Dilara Rodriguez at 213.473.7008 or dilara.rodriguez@lacity.org and/or Marie Rumsey at 213.473.2309 or marie.rumsey@lacity.org
En colaboracion con el Departamento de Urbanismo y la Agencia de Reurbanización de la Comunidad, Los Consejales Jan Perry y Bernard Parks los invita a:
Community Planning Workshop/Charette
Sabado, 23 de febrero, 2008
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center (EXPO)
3980 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
¡Su participación en este taller es crucial en traer a la vanguardia las cuestiones
importantes que afrontan su vecindad! El objetivo de la reunión es para examinar la existencia y cambios potenciales de la división por zonas de uso de tierra en el Los Ángeles del Sur y Plan de Áreas del Sudeste, así como examinar otras cuestiones que son igualmente importantes para su vecindad, como el aparcamiento, espacio amplios, y centros comerciales. Los mapas y otros instrumentos visuales estarán disponibles para usted.
Para responder por favor llame a: Dilara Rodriguez a 213.473.7008 o dilara.rodriguez@lacity.org y/o a Marie Rumsey a 213.473.2309 o marie.rumsey@lacity.org.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center (EXPO)
3980 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Your participation at this workshop is crucial in bringing to the forefront the important issues that face your neighborhood! The purpose of the meeting is to review the existing and potential changes in land use zoning in the South and Southeast Los Angeles Planning Areas planning areas, as well as to look into other issues that are equally important for your neighborhood, such as parking, open space, and commercial centers. Maps and other visual tools will be available for you.
To RSVP please contact: Dilara Rodriguez at 213.473.7008 or dilara.rodriguez@lacity.org and/or Marie Rumsey at 213.473.2309 or marie.rumsey@lacity.org
En colaboracion con el Departamento de Urbanismo y la Agencia de Reurbanización de la Comunidad, Los Consejales Jan Perry y Bernard Parks los invita a:
Sabado, 23 de febrero, 2008
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center (EXPO)
3980 Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037
¡Su participación en este taller es crucial en traer a la vanguardia las cuestiones
importantes que afrontan su vecindad! El objetivo de la reunión es para examinar la existencia y cambios potenciales de la división por zonas de uso de tierra en el Los Ángeles del Sur y Plan de Áreas del Sudeste, así como examinar otras cuestiones que son igualmente importantes para su vecindad, como el aparcamiento, espacio amplios, y centros comerciales. Los mapas y otros instrumentos visuales estarán disponibles para usted.
Para responder por favor llame a: Dilara Rodriguez a 213.473.7008 o dilara.rodriguez@lacity.org y/o a Marie Rumsey a 213.473.2309 o marie.rumsey@lacity.org.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
California Budget Briefing
Senator Ridley-Thomas Convenes State Budget Briefing in Los Angeles with California State Controller John Chiang
Controller to lead discussion with local government officials and community representatives
California is facing a looming fiscal crisis that is directly impacting local governments and the communities they serve. The state’s $102 billion fiscal spending plan is $14.5 billion in the red and the Governor has called a State of Emergency.
On Saturday, January 26th, Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas is joining forces with the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council to engage local government representatives and community leaders from throughout the 26th Senate District to begin a comprehensive dialogue with top state officials regarding the forthcoming budget cuts and how they will impact area residents.
California State Controller John Chiang will provide an overview of the 2008 California State Budget. He will be joined by finance experts from the Office of Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, who will help illustrate and explain the budget constraints and the extraordinary financial pressures that California is under. Numerous local government representatives have been invited to participated, including:
* Bill Fujioka; Chief Administrator, County of Los Angeles
* Leroy Baca; Los Angeles County Sheriff
* Jerry Fullwood; City Manager, Culver City
* Dr. Mark Drummond; Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
“It’s extremely important for local communities to be proactive and understand the state’s dire financial situation and to fully assess what’s around the corner,” said Senator Ridley-Thomas. “The Legislature is currently reviewing the Administration’s proposed spending plan which aims massive cuts in funding to education, social services, healthcare, transportation, local governments and environmental programs, including the closure of dozens of state parks and elimination of thousands of jobs. Therefore, Saturday’s Budget Briefing is designed to help us better comprehend the impacts to our communities and to the local economy.”
WHO: Senator Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council
WHAT: Communities in Crisis: Leadership Briefing on the 2008 State Budget
WHEN: Saturday, January 26, 2008 (9:00 am – Noon)
WHERE: California Science Center, The Muses Room - 700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Controller to lead discussion with local government officials and community representatives
California is facing a looming fiscal crisis that is directly impacting local governments and the communities they serve. The state’s $102 billion fiscal spending plan is $14.5 billion in the red and the Governor has called a State of Emergency.
On Saturday, January 26th, Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas is joining forces with the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council to engage local government representatives and community leaders from throughout the 26th Senate District to begin a comprehensive dialogue with top state officials regarding the forthcoming budget cuts and how they will impact area residents.
California State Controller John Chiang will provide an overview of the 2008 California State Budget. He will be joined by finance experts from the Office of Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, who will help illustrate and explain the budget constraints and the extraordinary financial pressures that California is under. Numerous local government representatives have been invited to participated, including:
* Bill Fujioka; Chief Administrator, County of Los Angeles
* Leroy Baca; Los Angeles County Sheriff
* Jerry Fullwood; City Manager, Culver City
* Dr. Mark Drummond; Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
“It’s extremely important for local communities to be proactive and understand the state’s dire financial situation and to fully assess what’s around the corner,” said Senator Ridley-Thomas. “The Legislature is currently reviewing the Administration’s proposed spending plan which aims massive cuts in funding to education, social services, healthcare, transportation, local governments and environmental programs, including the closure of dozens of state parks and elimination of thousands of jobs. Therefore, Saturday’s Budget Briefing is designed to help us better comprehend the impacts to our communities and to the local economy.”
WHO: Senator Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress Leadership Council
WHAT: Communities in Crisis: Leadership Briefing on the 2008 State Budget
WHEN: Saturday, January 26, 2008 (9:00 am – Noon)
WHERE: California Science Center, The Muses Room - 700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Proposed MTA Changes
The MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) is proposing changes to Metro bus service that, if adopted, would become effective in June 2008 or later. Metro will hold a total of seven public hearings throughout Los Angeles County, including one at Metro Headquarters, between Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 14 to receive community input. The schedule of public hearings is available on the MTA website, www.metro.net .
The proposed changes are also posted on the Metro web site at www.metro.net . Service change brochures will also be available on Metro buses and rail cars as well as at Metro customer centers. Metro Brief ads in over 100 community newspapers will draw attention to the public hearings.
Metro has also published a Notice of Intent of public hearing for service changes in several newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, Chinese Daily News, Rafu Shimpo, Korea Times, LA Sentinel, La Opinion and San Gabriel Valley Tribune. In addition the Notice of Intent is scheduled to be published in this Thursday's January 17th editions of the Inglewood News, Inglewood Today, California Crusader News (Inglewood) and Random Lengths (Harbor Area Independent News).
Persons unable to attend the hearings may submit written testimony postmarked through February 14, 2008, the close of public record. All written testimony should be addressed to Metro Customer Relations, One Gateway Plaza, 99PL4, Los Angeles, Ca 90012-2932, Attn: June 2008 Service Changes.
In addition, comments can be e-mailed with the subject line “June 2008 Service Changes” to customerrelations@metro.net or faxed to (213) 922-6988.
These proposed service modifications will be approved in whole, or in part, at a date following the public hearings. Approved changes may also include other alternatives derived from public comment. Metro encourages members of the public to attend the upcoming public hearings and provide testimony on any service change proposal regardless of the service sector providing the service or the geographic area.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Valenzuela at 213.922.7175 or at valenzuelah@metro.net.
The proposed changes are also posted on the Metro web site at www.metro.net . Service change brochures will also be available on Metro buses and rail cars as well as at Metro customer centers. Metro Brief ads in over 100 community newspapers will draw attention to the public hearings.
Metro has also published a Notice of Intent of public hearing for service changes in several newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, Chinese Daily News, Rafu Shimpo, Korea Times, LA Sentinel, La Opinion and San Gabriel Valley Tribune. In addition the Notice of Intent is scheduled to be published in this Thursday's January 17th editions of the Inglewood News, Inglewood Today, California Crusader News (Inglewood) and Random Lengths (Harbor Area Independent News).
Persons unable to attend the hearings may submit written testimony postmarked through February 14, 2008, the close of public record. All written testimony should be addressed to Metro Customer Relations, One Gateway Plaza, 99PL4, Los Angeles, Ca 90012-2932, Attn: June 2008 Service Changes.
In addition, comments can be e-mailed with the subject line “June 2008 Service Changes” to customerrelations@metro.net or faxed to (213) 922-6988.
These proposed service modifications will be approved in whole, or in part, at a date following the public hearings. Approved changes may also include other alternatives derived from public comment. Metro encourages members of the public to attend the upcoming public hearings and provide testimony on any service change proposal regardless of the service sector providing the service or the geographic area.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Valenzuela at 213.922.7175 or at valenzuelah@metro.net.
L.A.'s Bike Master Plan
City of Los Angeles - Bicycle Master Plan Update
www.labikeplan.org
The City of Los Angeles is updating the Bicycle Master Plan, which will provide transportation improvements for the bicycling community. The public is invited to attend a workshop to provide input on bicycle policies, facility improvements and other related issues.
Workshops are scheduled throughout Los Angeles, at four (4) neighborhood locations, during the months of February and March 2008.
Refreshments will be served, so please join us at one or all of the workshops. If you cannot attend the workshop, you can visit the website at www.labikeplan.com.
For more information, contact the City Bicycle Coordinator, Michelle.Mowery@lacity.org or 213-972-4962; or City Planning Associate Jordann.Turner@lacity.org or 213-978-1379
Central/South Los Angeles
Date: Saturday February 16, 2008
Location: Expo Center Swim Stadium-Community Room
Address: 3980 S. Menlo Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Time: 10am-12pm
West Los Angeles
Date: Wednesday February 20, 2008
Location: Felicia Mahood Multi Purpose Center
Address: 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Valley Area
Date: Wednesday February 27, 2008
Location: Marvin Braude-San Fernando Constituent Services Center, Conference Room 1B
Address: 6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Harbor Area
Date: Saturday March 1, 2008
Location: Banning's Landing Community Center
Address: 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
Time: 10am-12pm
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Community Development Grants
City of Los Angeles, California | Notice of Community Meetings for the HUD Consolidated Plan (2008–2012)and 34th Year Action Plan (2008–2009)
Residents are invited to attend one of six community meetings throughout the City of Los Angeles to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the current year, the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 34th Program Year Action Plan. The City will receive approximately $150 million this year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for new housing construction and rehabilitation of existing housing, public services, programs for the homeless, those living with HIV/AIDS, community facilities, and economic development.
Activities funded through the CDBG program must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income people, eliminate blight, or generate jobs. Residents have an opportunity to provide comments and suggestions prior to the adoption of the Plans by the Mayor and Council. All comments are forwarded to the City Council, the Mayor, and included in the final Action Plan submitted to HUD.
Meetings are scheduled at the locations listed below. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities, and a Spanish translator will be available if requested at least 72 hours in advance.
South L.A.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
Ascot Public Library
120 W. Florence Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Please contact the CDD Grants Section at (213) 744-7100 if you need additional information about these meetings or directions.
For those who cannot attend but still wish to participate, comments or suggestions may be sent to:
City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department
Administrative Services Division, Grants Section
1200 W 7th Street, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Grants Supervisor
Residents are invited to attend one of six community meetings throughout the City of Los Angeles to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the current year, the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 34th Program Year Action Plan. The City will receive approximately $150 million this year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for new housing construction and rehabilitation of existing housing, public services, programs for the homeless, those living with HIV/AIDS, community facilities, and economic development.
Activities funded through the CDBG program must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income people, eliminate blight, or generate jobs. Residents have an opportunity to provide comments and suggestions prior to the adoption of the Plans by the Mayor and Council. All comments are forwarded to the City Council, the Mayor, and included in the final Action Plan submitted to HUD.
Meetings are scheduled at the locations listed below. All sites are accessible to people with disabilities, and a Spanish translator will be available if requested at least 72 hours in advance.
South L.A.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
Ascot Public Library
120 W. Florence Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Please contact the CDD Grants Section at (213) 744-7100 if you need additional information about these meetings or directions.
For those who cannot attend but still wish to participate, comments or suggestions may be sent to:
City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department
Administrative Services Division, Grants Section
1200 W 7th Street, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Grants Supervisor
Thursday, January 3, 2008
LAUSD New Construction Project
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Construction - Community Outreach Department: Pre-Construction Notice
Central Region Elementary School #15
About the Project: The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is building a new elementary school at 1723 W. Cordova Street (corner of Budlong Avenue and Cordova Street), Los Angeles, CA 90007. The project consists of 23 classrooms, a library, multi-purpose room, food service and lunch shelter, administration, playfields, and underground parking. The new school will relieve overcrowding at 10th Street Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Politi Elementary School.
Construction Schedule: Construction is scheduled to start in March 2008. Construction completion is scheduled for January 2010.
Hours of Construction: In accordance with regulations related to construction
work in the City of Los Angeles, construction activity will take place between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The construction crew may work restricted hours on weekends as needed.
Whom do I call if I have questions? If you have any questions, please call Steven Song of LAUSD Community Outreach at (213) 893-6834 or toll-free (800) 704-1267.
For more information about this project, please attend a community meeting on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 6:00 pm at:
Salvin Special Education Center (Auditorium)
1925 Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
AVISO SOBRE EL INICIO DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
Central Region Elementary School #15
Resumen sobre el proyecto: El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles (LAUSD) está construyendo una nueva escuela primaria en 1723 W. Cordova Street (en la esquina de Budlong Avenue y Cordova Street), Los Angeles, CA 90007. El proyecto consiste de 23 salones, biblioteca, salón multi-usos, servicios alimenticios y un lugar bajo techo para el almuerzo, administración, áreas de juego y estacionamiento subterráneo. La nueva escuela aliviará la sobrepoblación estudiantil en las primarias 10th Street, Magnolia y Politi.
Jornadas de trabajo: La construcción está programada para comenzar en Marzo de 2008. La construcción está programada para terminar en Enero de 2010.
Horario de Construcción: De acuerdo con los reglamentos referentes al trabajo de construcción en la ciudad de Los Angeles, la mayoría del trabajo de demolición se hará entre 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes y entre 8:00 a.m. y 6:00 p.m. los sábados. Sólo si es absolutamente necesario se trabajará durante los fines de semana.
¿Con quién hablo si tengo preguntas? Si tiene preguntas sobre este proyecto, por favor llame a Steven Song de LAUSD Community Outreach al (213) 893-6834 o gratis al (800) 704-1267.
Para más informes sobre este proyecto, asista a la junta que se llevará a cabo el: Miércoles, 16 de Enero de 2008 al 6:00 pm en:
Salvin Special Education Center (Auditorio)
1925 Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
New Construction - Community Outreach Department: Pre-Construction Notice
Central Region Elementary School #15
About the Project: The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is building a new elementary school at 1723 W. Cordova Street (corner of Budlong Avenue and Cordova Street), Los Angeles, CA 90007. The project consists of 23 classrooms, a library, multi-purpose room, food service and lunch shelter, administration, playfields, and underground parking. The new school will relieve overcrowding at 10th Street Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Politi Elementary School.
Construction Schedule: Construction is scheduled to start in March 2008. Construction completion is scheduled for January 2010.
Hours of Construction: In accordance with regulations related to construction
work in the City of Los Angeles, construction activity will take place between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The construction crew may work restricted hours on weekends as needed.
Whom do I call if I have questions? If you have any questions, please call Steven Song of LAUSD Community Outreach at (213) 893-6834 or toll-free (800) 704-1267.
For more information about this project, please attend a community meeting on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 6:00 pm at:
1925 Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
AVISO SOBRE EL INICIO DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
Central Region Elementary School #15
Resumen sobre el proyecto: El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles (LAUSD) está construyendo una nueva escuela primaria en 1723 W. Cordova Street (en la esquina de Budlong Avenue y Cordova Street), Los Angeles, CA 90007. El proyecto consiste de 23 salones, biblioteca, salón multi-usos, servicios alimenticios y un lugar bajo techo para el almuerzo, administración, áreas de juego y estacionamiento subterráneo. La nueva escuela aliviará la sobrepoblación estudiantil en las primarias 10th Street, Magnolia y Politi.
Jornadas de trabajo: La construcción está programada para comenzar en Marzo de 2008. La construcción está programada para terminar en Enero de 2010.
Horario de Construcción: De acuerdo con los reglamentos referentes al trabajo de construcción en la ciudad de Los Angeles, la mayoría del trabajo de demolición se hará entre 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes y entre 8:00 a.m. y 6:00 p.m. los sábados. Sólo si es absolutamente necesario se trabajará durante los fines de semana.
¿Con quién hablo si tengo preguntas? Si tiene preguntas sobre este proyecto, por favor llame a Steven Song de LAUSD Community Outreach al (213) 893-6834 o gratis al (800) 704-1267.
Para más informes sobre este proyecto, asista a la junta que se llevará a cabo el: Miércoles, 16 de Enero de 2008 al 6:00 pm en:
1925 Budlong Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Expo Line: Farmdale Crossing Meeting
The Exposition Construction Authority invites you to a presentation to review the grade crossing alternatives proposed for Farmdale Avenue for the Exposition Light Rail Line.
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Angeles Church of God in Christ
The Crystal Room
3045 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Church-owned parking lots and street parking are available within walking distance to the West Angeles Church’s Crystal Room.
EXPO Light Rail ProjectGovernment/Community Relations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Greg Starosky
Representative
Tel. 213-243-5534
gstarosky@exporail.net
Torri D. Hill
FCI/Fluor/Parsons, a JV
Tel. 323-290-7605
torri.hill@parsons.com
www.BuildExpo.org
213-922-EXPO (3976)
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Angeles Church of God in Christ
The Crystal Room
3045 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Church-owned parking lots and street parking are available within walking distance to the West Angeles Church’s Crystal Room.
EXPO Light Rail ProjectGovernment/Community Relations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Greg Starosky
Representative
Tel. 213-243-5534
gstarosky@exporail.net
Torri D. Hill
FCI/Fluor/Parsons, a JV
Tel. 323-290-7605
torri.hill@parsons.com
www.BuildExpo.org
213-922-EXPO (3976)
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Start a Block Club
Please plan to join the Southwest Community Police Station, Community-Police Advisory Board, and the Community Relations staff for Block Club Training on August 18, 2007.
We really need to get motivated and join together to make this a better community. Unfortunately, it's the same people who respond to the call. Let's make a difference and recruit our neighbors to start a block club.
LAPD can't do it all! We need the Community to take a stand and increase our block clubs. Plan on attending and bring a neighbor (or two) with you. Again it is Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 am -12 noon, Expo Park Intergenerational Community Center at 3980 S. Menlo, L.A., California.
The meeting will cover everything you ever wanted to know about planning, organizing and rejuvenating a Block Club.
Contact:
Cheryl Allen-Stallworth
(213) 847-5800
Southwest Community Relations Office
We really need to get motivated and join together to make this a better community. Unfortunately, it's the same people who respond to the call. Let's make a difference and recruit our neighbors to start a block club.
LAPD can't do it all! We need the Community to take a stand and increase our block clubs. Plan on attending and bring a neighbor (or two) with you. Again it is Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 am -12 noon, Expo Park Intergenerational Community Center at 3980 S. Menlo, L.A., California.
The meeting will cover everything you ever wanted to know about planning, organizing and rejuvenating a Block Club.
Contact:
Cheryl Allen-Stallworth
(213) 847-5800
Southwest Community Relations Office
Friday, July 27, 2007
Night Out on Crime
http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/
The Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association is joining with the Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA) for our annual National Night Out on Crime neighborhood march and potluck.
This year will be the 24th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, on Tuesday, August 7, 2007.
Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
* Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
* Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
* Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
* Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
We will assemble at 6:30 pm at 1658 W 23rd Street, north of Adams Blvd. Bring your potluck dish. The march, with support from Southwest Division LAPD, will begin at 7:00 pm and cover both sides of Adams Blvd. this year, returning to 23rd Street for a community potluck with lots of good food.
Please join us!
M.A. Flores, President
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)
The Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association is joining with the Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA) for our annual National Night Out on Crime neighborhood march and potluck.
This year will be the 24th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, on Tuesday, August 7, 2007.
Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
* Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
* Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
* Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
* Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
We will assemble at 6:30 pm at 1658 W 23rd Street, north of Adams Blvd. Bring your potluck dish. The march, with support from Southwest Division LAPD, will begin at 7:00 pm and cover both sides of Adams Blvd. this year, returning to 23rd Street for a community potluck with lots of good food.
Please join us!
M.A. Flores, President
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Community Intervention
Bridging The Gap
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.
When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm
Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094
Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.
Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.
For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100
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