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
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
DWP Rate Hike
LADWP's Proposed Rate Increase.
This event is hosted by
Councilmembers Jan Perry and Bernard C. Parks
February 16, 2008
10:00am to 12:00pm
at
The Constituent Service Center
8475 S. Vermont Ave.
LA, CA 90044
ADVISORY: Illegal Dumping
The Crocker-Mettler project and the Southeast Illegal Dumping Collaborative, which includes representatives of the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, LAPD, City Council District 9 and the Bureau of Street Services, has been successful in addressing the illegal dumping issues in this area through prosecution, posting signage, and educating area business owners.
For questions, call Ailissa Leroy or Nina Lee of the City Attorney's Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, South Bureau, at (323)789-2701.
About Board of Public Works. The five-commissioner Board of Public Works manages the Department of Public Works; the City’s third largest municipal division focused on the essential needs for a better quality of life and environmental protection. With a $559 million operating budget, the department awards more than $500 million in public service contracts annually that provide for the construction, renovation, and operation of public programs and services including: municipal buildings and treatment facilities;
streets, street lights, and urban forest; bridges and sidewalks; sewers, catch basins and storm drains; recycling and integrated solid waste management. Through these programs and services, the Board is committed with the delivery of quality customer service, to engage and help neighborhoods thrive and benefit from healthier living and working environments. For more information, visit www.lacity.org/bpw.
For questions, call Ailissa Leroy or Nina Lee of the City Attorney's Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, South Bureau, at (323)789-2701.
About Board of Public Works. The five-commissioner Board of Public Works manages the Department of Public Works; the City’s third largest municipal division focused on the essential needs for a better quality of life and environmental protection. With a $559 million operating budget, the department awards more than $500 million in public service contracts annually that provide for the construction, renovation, and operation of public programs and services including: municipal buildings and treatment facilities;
streets, street lights, and urban forest; bridges and sidewalks; sewers, catch basins and storm drains; recycling and integrated solid waste management. Through these programs and services, the Board is committed with the delivery of quality customer service, to engage and help neighborhoods thrive and benefit from healthier living and working environments. For more information, visit www.lacity.org/bpw.
Howard University Teacher Training Program
Are you ready to influence the lives of hundreds of young people? Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Are you "Ready to Teach"?
Howard University has just been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to recruit, train and certify people that are interested in becoming teachers.
We are looking for candidates who would like to teach English, Mathematics, Reading, Science or Special Education in Chicago (IL); Clayton County (GA); Houston (TX); Prince George's County (MD); or Washington (DC). The best part - no experience or background in education is required!
The Ready to Teach program (RtT) is ACTIVELY recruiting candidates for the 2008-2009 Cohort. Through this program you can earn a Master's of Arts in teaching Degree and get your teaching certification in one short year! RtT even provides scholarships and financial assistance to its candidates. The program is geared towards African-American males, but everyone is encouraged to apply. Hurry, the application deadline is March 3, 2008!!!
For admissions requirements and more information please visit the website at www.readytoteach.org, or feel free to contact me Trenile Tillman at ttillman@howard.edu.
Please share this information with your friends, family, colleagues and children.
Howard University has just been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to recruit, train and certify people that are interested in becoming teachers.
We are looking for candidates who would like to teach English, Mathematics, Reading, Science or Special Education in Chicago (IL); Clayton County (GA); Houston (TX); Prince George's County (MD); or Washington (DC). The best part - no experience or background in education is required!
The Ready to Teach program (RtT) is ACTIVELY recruiting candidates for the 2008-2009 Cohort. Through this program you can earn a Master's of Arts in teaching Degree and get your teaching certification in one short year! RtT even provides scholarships and financial assistance to its candidates. The program is geared towards African-American males, but everyone is encouraged to apply. Hurry, the application deadline is March 3, 2008!!!
For admissions requirements and more information please visit the website at www.readytoteach.org, or feel free to contact me Trenile Tillman at ttillman@howard.edu.
Please share this information with your friends, family, colleagues and children.
Prepare and File Your Taxes for FREE!
If you earned $54,000 a year or less last year, you're about to save time and money! That's because Free File lets you electronically prepare and file your federal income tax return for free.
Free File is offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in partnership with the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of leading private-sector tax preparation companies. The program launched five years ago and 19 million Americans have used it to date. A recent survey showed that 96 percent of those who used Free File found it "easy to use" and 98 percent said they would recommend it to others.
Free File is as easy and safe to use as 1, 2, 3:
1. Go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov and click on
"Free File" and press the "Start Now" button.
2. Then, choose a tax preparation company from the list. (You must select a company from the list rather than going directly to a company's website. Otherwise, you may be charged a fee). Some of the companies offer the software in Spanish.
3. If you want help choosing a company, use the interactive tool to help narrow your search. If you have questions, use the "Wizard" feature to guide you through the tax preparation process. It also checks your math and informs you of the newest tax deductions.
So skip those long paper forms and use Free File to prepare and file federal taxes. There's less chance for making errors and you'll get your refund in half the time. For example, when you use Free File and choose to receive your refund with Direct Deposit, you will receive your refund in as little as 10 days. After you send your return, you will receive a quick email acknowledgment within 48 hours from the tax preparation company to let you know that the IRS received your return. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, beginning mid-January 2008.
Free File is offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in partnership with the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of leading private-sector tax preparation companies. The program launched five years ago and 19 million Americans have used it to date. A recent survey showed that 96 percent of those who used Free File found it "easy to use" and 98 percent said they would recommend it to others.
Free File is as easy and safe to use as 1, 2, 3:
1. Go to the IRS website at www.irs.gov and click on
"Free File" and press the "Start Now" button.
2. Then, choose a tax preparation company from the list. (You must select a company from the list rather than going directly to a company's website. Otherwise, you may be charged a fee). Some of the companies offer the software in Spanish.
3. If you want help choosing a company, use the interactive tool to help narrow your search. If you have questions, use the "Wizard" feature to guide you through the tax preparation process. It also checks your math and informs you of the newest tax deductions.
So skip those long paper forms and use Free File to prepare and file federal taxes. There's less chance for making errors and you'll get your refund in half the time. For example, when you use Free File and choose to receive your refund with Direct Deposit, you will receive your refund in as little as 10 days. After you send your return, you will receive a quick email acknowledgment within 48 hours from the tax preparation company to let you know that the IRS received your return. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, beginning mid-January 2008.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
EXPO Line Track & Tree Removal
Mid-Corridor/Segment B: Track & Tree Removal
EXPO Light Rail Project - Government/Community Relations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Expo Hotline: 213-922-EXPO (3976)
www.BuildExpo.org
Attention Residents and Business Owners
The Exposition Construction Authority, in preparation for construction of the Expo Line, will be preparing the right-of-way for utility relocation and improvements by removing the existing train tracks, shrubbery and various trees. The work is being managed and performed by the design-build contractor FCI/Fluor/Parsons (FFP, a Joint Venture) and its subcontractors.
When: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 through Friday, March 14, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Where: Construction crews will be working on the Exposition right-of-way between Vermont Avenue and La Brea Avenue
What: Construction crews will be preparing the right-of-way for utility relocation and improvements by removing the existing train tracks as well as various shrubbery and trees along the right-of-way. Existing train tracks will be removed and the steelwill be recycled. Where feasible, trees will be protected, stored and replanted during the project landscaping phase. Also, new trees will be planted at the end of construction.
Traffic Impacts: There will be no traffic impacts, such as street closures or detours, as a result of these construction activities. Trucks used to haul away debris will occasionally interrupt traffic as they enter and exit the right-of-way. Flagmen will be used to safely direct drivers in order to minimize disruption to traffic. Parking restrictions in all construction areas will be strictly enforced at all times.
Safety Advisory: Please do not enter the construction work zone and obey all posted construction signs.
EXPO Light Rail Project - Government/Community Relations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Expo Hotline: 213-922-EXPO (3976)
www.BuildExpo.org
Attention Residents and Business Owners
The Exposition Construction Authority, in preparation for construction of the Expo Line, will be preparing the right-of-way for utility relocation and improvements by removing the existing train tracks, shrubbery and various trees. The work is being managed and performed by the design-build contractor FCI/Fluor/Parsons (FFP, a Joint Venture) and its subcontractors.
When: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 through Friday, March 14, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Where: Construction crews will be working on the Exposition right-of-way between Vermont Avenue and La Brea Avenue
What: Construction crews will be preparing the right-of-way for utility relocation and improvements by removing the existing train tracks as well as various shrubbery and trees along the right-of-way. Existing train tracks will be removed and the steelwill be recycled. Where feasible, trees will be protected, stored and replanted during the project landscaping phase. Also, new trees will be planted at the end of construction.
Traffic Impacts: There will be no traffic impacts, such as street closures or detours, as a result of these construction activities. Trucks used to haul away debris will occasionally interrupt traffic as they enter and exit the right-of-way. Flagmen will be used to safely direct drivers in order to minimize disruption to traffic. Parking restrictions in all construction areas will be strictly enforced at all times.
Safety Advisory: Please do not enter the construction work zone and obey all posted construction signs.
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. Council Meeting on Transportation
Transportation will be the single topic of a Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 29, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers on the 3rd Floor of City Hall, located at 200 N. Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
Please join the Los Angeles City Council, key Los Angeles department managers, and transportation experts to discuss transportation challenges facing our city. The meeting will focus on Los Angeles Strategic Plan for transportation and the future of transportation funding.
If you have questions, please call 213/473-7013 (Councilmember Garcetti) or 213/473-7002 (Councilmember Greuel) for more information.
Please join the Los Angeles City Council, key Los Angeles department managers, and transportation experts to discuss transportation challenges facing our city. The meeting will focus on Los Angeles Strategic Plan for transportation and the future of transportation funding.
If you have questions, please call 213/473-7013 (Councilmember Garcetti) or 213/473-7002 (Councilmember Greuel) for more information.
White House Internships
The application deadline for the Summer 2008 White House Internship is February 26, 2008. If you know students and/or organizations that may be interested in this information please share this with them.
We are looking for a well-qualified, diverse group of applicants who would like to intern here for President Bush.
A White House Internship is an opportunity for current students and recent graduates to experience everyday life at the White House while working with high-level officials on a variety of tasks and projects.
Strong applicants should exhibit:
· Sound academic credentials
· A demonstrated interest in public service
· Solid written and verbal communication skills
· A history of community involvement
· Strong character and leadership skills
Beyond experiencing the day-to-day operations of the White House, interns participate in a speaker series, tours, community service projects, and various White House events.
For more information please visit our website at: www.whitehouse.gov/intern.
Applications should be submitted to intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before February 26, 2008 for the Summer 2008 Internship.
If you have any questions please contact White House Personnel at 202-456-5979.
We are looking for a well-qualified, diverse group of applicants who would like to intern here for President Bush.
A White House Internship is an opportunity for current students and recent graduates to experience everyday life at the White House while working with high-level officials on a variety of tasks and projects.
Strong applicants should exhibit:
· Sound academic credentials
· A demonstrated interest in public service
· Solid written and verbal communication skills
· A history of community involvement
· Strong character and leadership skills
Beyond experiencing the day-to-day operations of the White House, interns participate in a speaker series, tours, community service projects, and various White House events.
For more information please visit our website at: www.whitehouse.gov/intern.
Applications should be submitted to intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before February 26, 2008 for the Summer 2008 Internship.
If you have any questions please contact White House Personnel at 202-456-5979.
Creative Writing Contest
“Honoring the Legacy of
African Americans and Our Multiculturalism:
A Vision of a Dream Kept Alive.”
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST - "A TIME TO WRITE"
Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, The City of Los Angeles and The Los Angeles African American Heritage Month Committee invite Los Angeles County public and private school students in grades 6-12 to participate in this year’s City of Los Angeles African American Heritage Month
Presented by: Disney
Sponsored By: Time Warner Cable Co. & Wells Fargo
Official Media Sponsor: KABC-7
AAHM.LACITY.ORG,
CULTURELA.ORG or
213-202-5545
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2008
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