Friday, March 28, 2008

Improve L.A. Area Airports

The Mayor and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) invite you to participate in a survey to evaluate various aspects of the operations of LAWA, which include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Ontario International Airport, Van Nuys Airport and Palmdale Regional Airport.

The City of Los Angeles has retained KH Consulting Group (KH) to conduct this study. KH will treat your individual responses confidentially. The survey will take 5 to10 minutes to complete. The survey deadline is April 6, 2008.

To complete the survey in English, use this link.

Para completar la encuesta en español, haga clic aqui.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Public Works Open Houses

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES "SIX" CITYWIDE BUREAU OF SANITATION OPEN HOUSES TO PROMOTE RECYCLING AND CITY SERVICES

City Invites Children, Families and Residents of All Ages to Join the Fun and Excitement with Trash Truck Demonstrations, Yard Tours, Educational Games and Prizes

The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Sanitation is hosting its 6th annual open house events offered free to the public. Each of the city's six sanitation yards, in Sun Valley, Northridge, Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park, South Los Angeles, San Pedro and West Los Angeles, will promote recycling fun while providing hands-on educational experiences and informational material on city programs.

The open houses are designed to display the city's recycling program, increase recycling awareness and improve access to city services delivered by the Bureau of Sanitation. Last year, more than 3,200 residents visited the open houses and more than 300 city employees volunteered their time to conduct the weekend events for the public.

Visitors will be treated to trash truck and equipment demonstrations in addition to yard tours and educational booths. Visitors of all ages will have an opportunity to meet the city's recycling mascots. The blue characters "Mr. Recycle" and "Robo Blue" will promote the cause of recycling to the next generation of residents by engaging the imagination of children. As a bonus, Million Trees L.A. will provide tree adoption opportunities and the Bureau of Sanitation will distribute free mulch from its green waste program.

The open house dates, times and locations are:

Saturday, MAY 3, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
EAST VALLEY District Yard, 11050 Pendleton Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352

Saturday, MAY 17, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
WEST VALLEY District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324

Saturday, MAY 31, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
NORTH CENTRAL District Yard, 452 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Saturday, JUNE 7, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES District Yard, 786 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Saturday, JUNE 21, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
HARBOR District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Saturday, JUNE 28, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
WEST LOS ANGELES District Yard, 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025

For more information on 2008 Bureau of Sanitation Open Houses, please call (800) 773-2489 or visit www.lacity.org/SAN/. To learn more about the city moving toward "Zero Waste" and the future of solid waste management, please visit www.zerowaste.lacity.org.

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 of residents 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 and storm drains; integrated solid waste management and recycling; graffiti removal and beautification grants. The Board is committed to the delivery of quality customer service, to help neighborhoods thrive and benefit from healthier living and working environments. For more information, visit www.lacity.org/bpw.

Intern with Congressman Becerra

Friends and Neighbors,

I wanted to make you aware of the exciting summer internship opportunities available for college students in my offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Although unpaid, interns walk away from what I hope is a rewarding and fun experience with a wealth of knowledge about how our nation's political system works.

Rep. Becerra (center) with 2007 summer interns
Amy (left) and Salvador (right).

Summer internship positions at my offices require a full-time commitment, and are highly competitive. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team and under pressure are essential.

You can learn more about the internship program by visiting the Internship Page on my Web site. You can also apply now by filling out this application form and returning it, along with the required documents, to the appropriate office. The deadline to apply for internships in the Los Angeles office has been extended to Friday, April 4. Applications for internships in the Washington, D.C., office are accepted on a rolling basis.

Please feel free to contact my District Office at 213.483.1425, or Capitol Office at 202.225.6235 if you have any questions about the internship program, or application process. I look forward to working with you this summer!

Sincerely,

XAVIER BECERRA
Member of Congress

Monday, March 10, 2008

Summer Intership Opportunity

Institute for Responsible Citizenship - Call for Applications

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer programs in Washington, DC and New York City. The program in Washington focuses on public service, with most participants interested in careers in law, politics, and business. The New York City program focuses on career achievement and citizenship in the financial services industry.

More information about both programs, along with the application, can be found at www.i4rc.org.

Inquiries should be directed to info@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831.

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

Super Delegates?

VOTER EDUCATION WORKSHOP
"The Road To The White House"
Presented by
48th Assembly District Caucus
in partnership with
Ron Brown Democratic Club
New Frontier Democratic Club

Saturday March 15, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
6614 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047


Featured Speaker: Assemblyman Mike Davis, 48th AD

Register to Vote and Learn about the Presidential Election Process. Heard about the Super Delegates? Find out who they are and what they do from Super Delegates who live in the community.

Interested in becoming a Convention Delegate? - Learn about the process from experienced convention delegates.

Refreshments will be served

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:
Betty Johnson 323 779-6347
Johnnie Roberts 323 943-8745

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

California Voter Education Project

Join the 2M+ California Voter Education Project, BeThaChange.com to become part of a growing movement of young people who are willing to change the future of their country and their communities through civic engagement and civic participation.

The 2M+ campaign will be a vehicle for youth to become engaged in their future by participating in a website campaign for youth involvement.

- Spoken Word contest, no more than 2-3 minutes. Cash award $1000.00

- Essay Contest: Essay Theme “My California Dream for Civic Engagement” in 500 words or less. Cash award $500.00

- Freeman Leadership Awards (3): Nominations can come from Community Based Organizations, Faith Based-Institutions , Youth Groups, Youth Agencies and others who know youth who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and civic participation. Cash awards $1000.00

Criteria:
1. Must be 18 – 27 years of age
2.Those participating in the contest and nominating for the leadership awards must register on line to www.bethachange.com
3. All registrations must be done on line to www.bethachange.com
4. Register now to participate at the “Leadership Summit” scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the USC Davidson Conference Center. Register early, seating will be limited www.bethachange.com.
5. Must register on line to www.bethachange.com
6. Deadline for submission is March 15, 2008

All entries become the property of the 2M+ California Voter Education Project and results and determination of the winners will be final.

For further information call 323-605-5909.

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

Monday, February 25, 2008

USC Master Plan Meeting

The University of Southern California
Invites you to a
Town Hall Meeting
For a presentation and discussion on the
Proposed USC Master Plan
Development of the University Park Campus and
the prosperity of its surrounding community
through the year 2030


Tuesday, March 4, 2008
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles
3540 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007

(Near Figueroa St. and Exposition Blvd.)
Parking provided on site

Saturday, March 15, 2008
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab
1025 West Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007

(Near Vermont Ave. and Exposition Blvd.)
Parking provided on site

Both meetings will be an open house format with stations on the specific aspects of the proposed master plan Spanish simultaneous translation will be available.

For more information, please contact (213) 743-2072, or visit us at www.usc.edu/masterplan

La University of Southern California
Le invita a una
Junta Comunitaria
Para escuchar y discutir una presentación sobre el
Propuesto USC Master Plan
La visión para el plan maestro de la universidad y
la prosperidad de la comunidad cercana hasta el año 2030


martes, 4 de marzo, 2008
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles
3540 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Cerca Figueroa St. y Exposition Blvd.)
Estacionamiento incluido

sábado, 15 de marzo, 2008
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab
1025 West Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Cerca Vermont Ave. y Exposition Blvd.)
Estacionamiento incluido

Las dos juntas serán en formato de una presentación con estaciones sobre los aspectos específicos del propuesto plan maestro.

Traducción simultánea en español será disponible. Para más información, por favor contacta (213) 743-2072, o visítenos a www.usc.edu/masterplan

Stop Employment Discrimination

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY and
LAW OFFICES OF NANA GYAMFI
present
FIGHTING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
an interactive LEGAL-EASE workshop

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A.F.I.B.A. Center
5730 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA


Please join us for our monthly LEGAL-EASE workshops designed to educate and inspire us to stand up and get busy. Our employment discrimination workshop is a must-attend event for anyone who works, has worked, or plans to work for anyone other than themselves. If it’s happening, do something about it! If it hasn’t hit you yet, stop waiting until it happens to you!

Refreshments will be served. $5.00 donation suggested, includes raffle. All proceeds to benefit the work of Human Rights Advocacy.

For more information, please contact Nana at 323-947-9772 or ngyam@aol.com.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Affordable Senior Housing

Applications are now being accepted until February 29, 2008 for the Exposition Park West Seniors Project.

This is a 138-unit senior housing project located at 3901 S. Vermont Avenue, just west of the Coliseum and Exposition Park. Applications are currently available, but must be received by February 29, 2008.

*Applicant's Maximum Income Limits are $24,250 for one occupant and $27,700 for two occupants
*Seniors only pay 30% of monthly income for rent
*Apartments are 515 sf--equipped with new stoves, refrigerators, vertical blinds, heating/air conditioning and laundry rooms on each floor
*24-hour access control and closed circuit TV security system
*beautifully landscaped exterior patios and recreational areas

Please call (310) 854-4187 or (310) 854-4045 for more information.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Scam Stopper

FREE Scam Stopper Seminar!

Join Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas, The Empowerment Congress, California Contractors State License Board, California Department of Consumer Affairs, and AARP on

Friday, February 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at
Expo Center, Exposition Park
3980 S. Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037


How to empower yourself against scams!

Panel of Experts Invited:

- Home Improvement & Repairs (Contractors State License Board)

- Auto Repairs (California Department of Consumer Affairs)

- Insurance Fraud (California Department of Insurance)

- Financial Scams (California Department of Corporation)

- Telecommunication Scams (California Public Utilities Commission)

- Consumer Scams (Federal Trade Commission)

- Predatory Scams (AARP)

- Current Scams (Los Angeles Police Department)

Question & Answer Session

To confirm your attendance please call Mary Jones at 213-745-6656.