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
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Reparations?
REPARATIONS TOWN HALL
Hosted by: Councilmembers B. Parks, J. Perry and H. Wesson, KJLH RADIO, Dr. David Horne, Cal State University, Northridge and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
When: Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 8:00AM TO 12:00 noon
Where: California AfricanAmerican Museum in Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Contact: Gymeka Williams 213-473-7008 or Debbie Beavers 213-485-7616
Hosted by: Councilmembers B. Parks, J. Perry and H. Wesson, KJLH RADIO, Dr. David Horne, Cal State University, Northridge and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
When: Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 8:00AM TO 12:00 noon
Where: California AfricanAmerican Museum in Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Contact: Gymeka Williams 213-473-7008 or Debbie Beavers 213-485-7616
Free Concert
WORLD STAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hosted by: World Stage Performance Gallery, Community Build Inc, City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department & Bernard C. Parks Councilmember - 8th District
Where: Leimert Park, 43rd & Degnan Bl.
When: Saturday, August 12, 2007 from 12 noon to 7:00pm
Featured Performers: Azar Lawrence Quartet, Dwight Trible, Karen Briggs, Taumbu International Ensemble, Winard Harper Sextet
Hosted by: World Stage Performance Gallery, Community Build Inc, City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department & Bernard C. Parks Councilmember - 8th District
Where: Leimert Park, 43rd & Degnan Bl.
When: Saturday, August 12, 2007 from 12 noon to 7:00pm
Featured Performers: Azar Lawrence Quartet, Dwight Trible, Karen Briggs, Taumbu International Ensemble, Winard Harper Sextet
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Housing Element Website Created
The Department of City Planning is pleased to announce that we have created a website for the Housing Element update!
You can access this website through the DCP website, http://cityplanning.lacity.org/; under General Plan/Housing Element, you'll find the link to the Housing Element update. The Housing Element website is also available through the following direct link: http://housingelementla.googlepages.com/.
What You'll See:
- The primary page links to the Housing Element annual progress reports and the current housing programs by department.
- The Housing Element Task Force page links to past meeting summaries and a list of Task Force members.
- You will find a list of upcoming subcommittee meetings, and drafts of suggested policies and programs for each subcommittee on the Task Force Subcommittee page.
Be in touch with us! Through this website you can send us email with questions, comments and suggestions.
You can access this website through the DCP website, http://cityplanning.lacity.org/; under General Plan/Housing Element, you'll find the link to the Housing Element update. The Housing Element website is also available through the following direct link: http://housingelementla.googlepages.com/.
What You'll See:
- The primary page links to the Housing Element annual progress reports and the current housing programs by department.
- The Housing Element Task Force page links to past meeting summaries and a list of Task Force members.
- You will find a list of upcoming subcommittee meetings, and drafts of suggested policies and programs for each subcommittee on the Task Force Subcommittee page.
Be in touch with us! Through this website you can send us email with questions, comments and suggestions.
Job at Heal the Bay
Urban Programs Assistant
Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life. We achieve this through a variety of research, education, public outreach and policy-oriented programs.
Please mail/e-mail/fax resume with cover letter to:
James Alamillo
Urban Programs Manager Heal the Bay
1444 9th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Fax: (310) 496-1902
To apply via email go to www.healthebay.org/jobs. Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce.
Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life. We achieve this through a variety of research, education, public outreach and policy-oriented programs.
Please mail/e-mail/fax resume with cover letter to:
James Alamillo
Urban Programs Manager Heal the Bay
1444 9th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Fax: (310) 496-1902
To apply via email go to www.healthebay.org/jobs. Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce.
The Oprah Show is Hiring!
The Oprah Winfrey Show is looking for a few good people to add to her team.
View the open position listing HERE.
View the open position listing HERE.
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)
New Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
1) Toyota Community Scholars Program
From education and environment, to arts, culture and humanities, Toyota believes education is one of the essential keys to opening doors and creating opportunities. The Toyota Community Scholars program is one of Toyota's national education programs supporting students and teachers. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07.html
2) Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program
This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/09-15-07b.html
3) NFAA's YoungARTS Scholarship Program
We're looking for talented young artists in all disciplines of the performing, literary, and visual arts. NFAA's youngARTS program is dedicated to nurturing and supporting high school senior-aged artists at this critical point in their professional development. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/10-01-07d.html
4) Community Service-Based Grant For Single Parent Women
This grant is awarded to professional single parent women with outstanding student loan debt who contribute to their community through volunteer work. We honor women who volunteer in their community. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07b.html
5) American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program
To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering program or in an accredited land-surveying program. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07c.html
NEW INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS:
1) Corporate Jobs At DIRECTV
Our corporate culture respects people for their unique talents and contributions, and values the differences among employees. Our diverse culture helps create a better product through shared problem-solving, innovation and creative solutions. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/directv.html
2) Jobs At Black Enterprise Magazine
Black Enterprise is looking to hire online editors, online producers, market research assistants, editors, producers, sales analysts and more. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/blackenterprise.html
3) White House Internships
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/whitehouse.html
1) Toyota Community Scholars Program
From education and environment, to arts, culture and humanities, Toyota believes education is one of the essential keys to opening doors and creating opportunities. The Toyota Community Scholars program is one of Toyota's national education programs supporting students and teachers. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07.html
2) Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program
This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/09-15-07b.html
3) NFAA's YoungARTS Scholarship Program
We're looking for talented young artists in all disciplines of the performing, literary, and visual arts. NFAA's youngARTS program is dedicated to nurturing and supporting high school senior-aged artists at this critical point in their professional development. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/10-01-07d.html
4) Community Service-Based Grant For Single Parent Women
This grant is awarded to professional single parent women with outstanding student loan debt who contribute to their community through volunteer work. We honor women who volunteer in their community. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07b.html
5) American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program
To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering program or in an accredited land-surveying program. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07c.html
NEW INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS:
1) Corporate Jobs At DIRECTV
Our corporate culture respects people for their unique talents and contributions, and values the differences among employees. Our diverse culture helps create a better product through shared problem-solving, innovation and creative solutions. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/directv.html
2) Jobs At Black Enterprise Magazine
Black Enterprise is looking to hire online editors, online producers, market research assistants, editors, producers, sales analysts and more. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/blackenterprise.html
3) White House Internships
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/whitehouse.html
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Huge Yard Sale!
ANNA (Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association)
Yard Sale
July 21 , 2007
9:00 am 2:00 PM
1658 W 23rd Street
Annual ANNA Yard Sale to fund our Family Programs
If you have donations, please bring donated items to
1658 W 23rd Street, L.A.
Leave on Porch
(Starting July 15, 2007)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Marco Flores, President - mfloves@lausd.k12.ca.us
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)
Yard Sale
July 21 , 2007
9:00 am 2:00 PM
1658 W 23rd Street
Annual ANNA Yard Sale to fund our Family Programs
If you have donations, please bring donated items to
1658 W 23rd Street, L.A.
Leave on Porch
(Starting July 15, 2007)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Marco Flores, President - mfloves@lausd.k12.ca.us
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Los Angeles Must Make Building Affordable Housing a Top Priority
Audit of Housing Department Finds City As A Whole Must Take Immediate Action On Issue
Calling the shortage of affordable housing a crisis, City Controller Laura Chick released the first of several audits of the Los
Angeles Housing Department. “My audit of the Housing Department’s Affordable Housing Program found a Department hard at work to solve the housing crisis. However, the Housing Department is up against problems that they cannot solve alone,”
said Chick.
“The median price of a single family home in Los Angeles is over half a million dollars. How can we expect those in the lower income brackets to be able to put a roof over their family’s heads in this highly costly environment?” said Chick.
Among the audit’s key findings:
o Barriers to providing affordable housing require creative solutions from the Housing Department and the City, as a whole.
o The Housing Department does not have an adequate means of measuring its effectiveness.
o The Housing Department’s program to utilize City surplus properties for development has been unsuccessful.
o The Housing Department’s efforts to preserve the existing affordable housing inventory have had limited results.
o The Housing Department’s existing technology systems are inadequate, inefficient and do not interface with one another.
The Chick audit contains 28 recommendations to help achieve the goal of providing more affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles. The Controller’s Housing report, as well as all of her over 100 audits, is available at her website at www.lacity.org/ctr.
Calling the shortage of affordable housing a crisis, City Controller Laura Chick released the first of several audits of the Los
Angeles Housing Department. “My audit of the Housing Department’s Affordable Housing Program found a Department hard at work to solve the housing crisis. However, the Housing Department is up against problems that they cannot solve alone,”
said Chick.
“The median price of a single family home in Los Angeles is over half a million dollars. How can we expect those in the lower income brackets to be able to put a roof over their family’s heads in this highly costly environment?” said Chick.
Among the audit’s key findings:
o Barriers to providing affordable housing require creative solutions from the Housing Department and the City, as a whole.
o The Housing Department does not have an adequate means of measuring its effectiveness.
o The Housing Department’s program to utilize City surplus properties for development has been unsuccessful.
o The Housing Department’s efforts to preserve the existing affordable housing inventory have had limited results.
o The Housing Department’s existing technology systems are inadequate, inefficient and do not interface with one another.
The Chick audit contains 28 recommendations to help achieve the goal of providing more affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles. The Controller’s Housing report, as well as all of her over 100 audits, is available at her website at www.lacity.org/ctr.
Discussions: LADWP Rate Hikes
LADWP Hosts Community Workshops to Discuss Proposed 2007-2008 Revenue and Rate Actions
The LADWP Executive Management Team will present its Power System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan, Revenue Increases and Rate Restructuring and Water System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan and Revenue Increases in a series of six public hearings to be held throughout the City.
The series of workshops began on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the LADWP John Ferraro Headquarters Building, 111 North Hope Street, A-Level Conference Center, Los Angeles 90012.
Subsequent workshops are scheduled for:
July 21, 2007 at 9:00am at 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys;
July 21, 2007 at 1:30pm at 8475 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles;
July 26, 2007 at 6:30pm at 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro;
July 31, 2007 at 6:30pm at 4580 N. Figueroa Street Los Angeles;
August 2, 2007 at 6:00pm at 7114 W. Manchester Av Los Angeles
The workshops will include an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss revenue and rate issues of interest to them.
Copies of LADWP Management's Water System and Power System Financial Plan and Revenue Increase Proposals for 2007-08, presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting on June 5, 2007, are available for review.
More detailed information relative to the schedule of community workshops on the proposed 2007-08 Revenue and Rate Actions may be accessed on the LADWP home page at www.ladwp.com.
The LADWP Executive Management Team will present its Power System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan, Revenue Increases and Rate Restructuring and Water System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan and Revenue Increases in a series of six public hearings to be held throughout the City.
The series of workshops began on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the LADWP John Ferraro Headquarters Building, 111 North Hope Street, A-Level Conference Center, Los Angeles 90012.
Subsequent workshops are scheduled for:
July 21, 2007 at 9:00am at 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys;
July 21, 2007 at 1:30pm at 8475 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles;
July 26, 2007 at 6:30pm at 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro;
July 31, 2007 at 6:30pm at 4580 N. Figueroa Street Los Angeles;
August 2, 2007 at 6:00pm at 7114 W. Manchester Av Los Angeles
The workshops will include an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss revenue and rate issues of interest to them.
Copies of LADWP Management's Water System and Power System Financial Plan and Revenue Increase Proposals for 2007-08, presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting on June 5, 2007, are available for review.
More detailed information relative to the schedule of community workshops on the proposed 2007-08 Revenue and Rate Actions may be accessed on the LADWP home page at www.ladwp.com.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Free Health Fair
Free Health Fairs Providing Free Medical Services to Communities
“Fiesta de la Salud” is a promotion that brings health related services FREE OF CHARGE to community members at their local grocery store. Services offered include screenings for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, bone density and blood pressure. Children’s services will include FREE doctors exams, FREE immunizations, and FREE dental exams. Educational information that will be available in both English and Spanish. Any person that is found to have an abnormal test result, will be given no cost or low cost medical treatment. We will not screen people and send them on their way. Our goal is to find them a medical “home.”
All this will take place in a festival-like atmosphere that includes free samples, music, food, and guest speakers covering health related topics.
Each month we are able to help thousands of people in the community receive valuable health care that they might not have otherwise. Each person is given free or low cost services if we find they have any abnormal test results.
“Fiesta de la Salud” is committed to the community and to empowering families through education.
Valuable Free Services Offered:
- Diabetes, Cholesterol & Blood pressure, Bone Density
- Dental Exams
- Vision/Eye Exams
- HIV Testing
- BMI – Physical Activity Prescriptions
- Immunizations
- Children’s Check Ups/Dental Exams
- Woman’s Health Services (Mammograms, Pap Tests)
- Men’s Health (PSA - Prostate Screening)
Superior Super Warehouse for July
Date-Address-City
July 14, 2007 3129 Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
July 15, 2007 1375 N. Citrus Ave. Covina, CA 91722
July 28, 2007 151 S. Hacienda Blvd City of Industry, CA 91744
July 29, 2007 6010 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, CA 90255
Pro's Ranch Markets for August
Date-Address-City
August 4, 2007 1602 Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85006
August 11, 2007 820 Main St. Delano, CA 93215
August 12, 2007 600 Bear St. Arvin, CA 93203
August 18, 2007 2705 South H St. Bakersfield, CA
Superior Super Warehouse for September
Date-Address-City
September 8, 2007 12375 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710
September 9, 2007 815 W. Holt Blvd, Unit 101 Ontario, CA 91762
September 29, 2007 1201 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
September 30, 2007 3831 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lynwood, CA 90262
KV Mart (Top Valu/Value Plus) for October
Date-Address-City
October 6, 2007 4700 Inglewood Blvd Culver City, CA 90230
October 7, 2007 2038 E. 10th St. Long Beach, CA 90804
October 27, 2007 14103 Ramona Blvd. Baldwin Park, CA 91706
October 28, 2007 15202 Hawthorne Blvd. Lawndale, CA 90260
“Fiesta de la Salud” is a promotion that brings health related services FREE OF CHARGE to community members at their local grocery store. Services offered include screenings for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, bone density and blood pressure. Children’s services will include FREE doctors exams, FREE immunizations, and FREE dental exams. Educational information that will be available in both English and Spanish. Any person that is found to have an abnormal test result, will be given no cost or low cost medical treatment. We will not screen people and send them on their way. Our goal is to find them a medical “home.”
All this will take place in a festival-like atmosphere that includes free samples, music, food, and guest speakers covering health related topics.
Each month we are able to help thousands of people in the community receive valuable health care that they might not have otherwise. Each person is given free or low cost services if we find they have any abnormal test results.
“Fiesta de la Salud” is committed to the community and to empowering families through education.
Valuable Free Services Offered:
- Diabetes, Cholesterol & Blood pressure, Bone Density
- Dental Exams
- Vision/Eye Exams
- HIV Testing
- BMI – Physical Activity Prescriptions
- Immunizations
- Children’s Check Ups/Dental Exams
- Woman’s Health Services (Mammograms, Pap Tests)
- Men’s Health (PSA - Prostate Screening)
Superior Super Warehouse for July
Date-Address-City
July 14, 2007 3129 Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
July 15, 2007 1375 N. Citrus Ave. Covina, CA 91722
July 28, 2007 151 S. Hacienda Blvd City of Industry, CA 91744
July 29, 2007 6010 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, CA 90255
Pro's Ranch Markets for August
Date-Address-City
August 4, 2007 1602 Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85006
August 11, 2007 820 Main St. Delano, CA 93215
August 12, 2007 600 Bear St. Arvin, CA 93203
August 18, 2007 2705 South H St. Bakersfield, CA
Superior Super Warehouse for September
Date-Address-City
September 8, 2007 12375 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710
September 9, 2007 815 W. Holt Blvd, Unit 101 Ontario, CA 91762
September 29, 2007 1201 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
September 30, 2007 3831 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lynwood, CA 90262
KV Mart (Top Valu/Value Plus) for October
Date-Address-City
October 6, 2007 4700 Inglewood Blvd Culver City, CA 90230
October 7, 2007 2038 E. 10th St. Long Beach, CA 90804
October 27, 2007 14103 Ramona Blvd. Baldwin Park, CA 91706
October 28, 2007 15202 Hawthorne Blvd. Lawndale, CA 90260
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