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Dear Neighbor,
We consistently hear from residents on the harmful impact illegal street racing and takeovers has on their community. Earlier this year, my office hosted a community meeting, 'Taking Back Our Streets,' to create a space for constituents to share input on ways we can work together to address this critical issue. As a follow-up to this event, LA County will host a Community Symposium on Ending Illegal Street Takeovers and Racing on Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at Compton College: 1111 East Artesia Blvd. Compton CA 90221.
We are bringing together representatives working on this issue and residents to share perspectives, brainstorm solutions, and create recommendations for ending illegal street racing and takeovers. This event is free and open to all. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please register today and share with your friends, family, and neighbors.
Your lived experiences and view on this critical issue matters and we want to hear from you.
This event is a longer format to allow more time for insights and feedback to be shared. You can select the timeframe that works best for you to attend or stay for the whole day. To register and get additional event details, please visit https://bit.ly/TakeoversAndRacing.
We look forward to your engagement on this critical topic for our unincorporated communities.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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Addressing Homelessness: Florence-Firestone Vacant Lot Cleanup
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 Last weekend, the County’s Internal Services Department Custodial & Landscaping Division conducted a cleanup at a vacant Probation Department lot at the corner of Central Avenue and 77th Street in the Florence-Firestone community. Eight vehicles were removed from the site. The site has been cleaned up, fencing has been added, and “No Trespassing” signs were installed. Thank you to the County partners on this effort: CEO Homeless Initiative, LA County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) who coordinated outreach to people experiencing homelessness on the lot.
To report an encampment in your community, download The Works App or call 888-838-6746.
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Idea Submission Open for 2nd District Community Budget: Florence-Firestone & Ladera Heights Communities |
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 We’ve launched idea submissions for the 2nd District Community Budget pilot program for the Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights Community. If you live or work in Florence-Firestone or Ladera Heights, we want to hear your ideas on how to spend $1,000,000 ($500,000 each) in your community. The program is accepting ideas until June 15, 2024. To submit your idea, visit https://mitchell.lacounty.gov/cb-2023/. After the idea collection phase, a committee of residents will review and develop projects for voting, set to start in the Fall. Thank you to our partners, including Reimagine LA Coalition, Tres Lunas Consulting, and the Participatory Budgeting Project.
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West Rancho Dominguez Community Meeting
Following an RV encampment cleanup in the West Rancho Dominguez community, my office and the County’s Homeless Initiative joined community members for a follow-up meeting at Community Missionary Baptist Church to discuss the recent RV encampment cleanup on 148th Street and the ongoing work that the County is doing to connect people experiencing homelessness to housing.
To stay informed and engaged on this issue, we invite members of the West Rancho Dominguez community to our West Carson Community Office on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm to meet with your Constituent Services representative and learn how to connect to county services and get your questions addressed regarding issues like parking enforcement, homeless encampments, street vending, and street takeovers. Register here to attend. To learn more about the County’s Pathway Home program, visit https://homeless.lacounty.gov/pathway-home/.
Update on Parking Enforcement in Unincorporated Communities
 In the unincorporated areas throughout the County, many residents face a lack of parking enforcement in their neighborhoods, including limited service hours. My office remains committed to finding solutions to this issue. The Board approved my motion calling for the County’s Chief Executive Office to review the plans presented by Public Works and the Sheriff's Department to determine which department would be best suited to lead parking enforcement in our unincorporated communities. The motion also calls for quarterly performance reports on parking enforcement services to enhance service and accountability in parking enforcement throughout the County’s unincorporated communities. You can read the full motion here.
Board of Supervisors Approves Fair Workweek Ordinance
Originating from a motion I presented with Supervisor Horvath in 2023, the Board of Supervisors has officially approved a Fair Workweek Ordinance. The new law applies to unincorporated LA County and allows for retail workers to have increased control and predictability over their work schedules, including additional compensation for last-minute changes. Outreach to help inform and prepare businesses to implement Fair Workweek practices is happening now to prepare for enforcement for this ordinance which begins July 2025. If you’re a small business that needs more info, please email FWW@dcba.lacounty.gov or call 800-593-8222.
Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Roosevelt Park
 I recently joined LA County Parks for the ribbon cutting of an incredible new playground at Roosevelt Park, one of the County’s oldest recreational centers. Thanks to their hard work and funding from Proposition 68, our community has a new space that our kids can enjoy this summer. Play areas aren't just about fun—they're about giving children opportunities to engage in physical activity and social interaction while sharpening their cognitive skills.
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Registration for The Los Angeles County Development Authority’s Senior and Family Public Housing Site-Based Waiting Lists will be open until Tuesday, April 30th, at 11:59 p.m. or until a sufficient number of registrations have been received. Residents must be aged 62 or older to apply for senior housing units. You need an email address, date of birth, and a Social Security number to register. There is no charge to register.
For more information and to apply, visit harp.lacda.org/ex/NewApp.aspx or call (626) 586-1845, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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APPLY NOW FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION FUND GRANTS UP TO $25,000
 Applications for the Business Interruption Fund (BIF) are now open. If you are a small entertainment business impacted by COVID-19 and the double Hollywood Strikes, you could qualify for grants of up to $25,000. To be eligible, your business must have less than $3 million in annual revenue and have experienced a 70% revenue loss from March 2020 to the present, as well as the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes. 70% of your revenue must come from the Entertainment Industry sector. The deadline to apply is May 24. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and to apply, visit https://bif.smallbizla.org/
COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION FUND (CAF) GRANTS FOR NONPROFITS
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is launching the Commercial Acquisition Fund Program (CAF) to provide grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations to support the acquisition of vacant or abandoned land and buildings in designated communities most negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded by the County, CAF has $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These will be awarded as recoverable grants, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Acquisitions and funding must occur before December 1, 2024. The deadline to apply is May 20th at 5:00 p.m. To learn more and submit your application, visit www.lacaf.info/.
ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Are you a university or community college student interested in a career in the arts or arts administration? The Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program is back! This year’s program will provide over 200 paid internships for college students at more than 160 arts organizations across LA County. Positions are a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities. Go to: lacountyarts.org/internships to apply directly to the organization offering the internship. New positions will be posted on a rolling basis at the beginning of each month through July 2024. Interns will work from June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025, depending on the organization’s needs.
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CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Friday, May 3 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lennox Academy
11036 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lennox, CA 90304
Join the Lennox Academy for an evening filled with entertainment, food, fun activities, music, and live performances by Moffett Elementary Folklorico, LMS Mariachi, and the Advanced Music Class from Lennox Academy Music. This is a FREE event. Food tickets will be sold at the entrance.
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COMMUNITY INFO SESSION FOR WEST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ RESIDENTS
Wednesday, May 8 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
West Carson Community Office
20101 Hamilton Ave, Suite 170
Torrance, CA 90502
Join us at our West Carson Community office to speak with your Constituent Services representative and learn how to connect to county services and get your questions addressed regarding issues like parking enforcement, homeless encampments, street vending, street takeovers and more.
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LOS ANGELES REGION SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT
Thursday, May 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Wednesday, May 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cal State Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Join the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Mayor's Office for this year's Small Business Summit. This free in-person series of events is a County-City partnership that seeks to help small businesses recover, grow, and thrive by bringing together the Region's top free business resources, services, and programs - all in one place! This event will include panel discussions, a resource expo that convenes all major public and private providers of free business support, on-site free services, and much more!
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COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM ON ENDING ILLEGAL STREET TAKEOVERS AND RACING
Saturday, May 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Compton College - Multi-Purpose Room
1111 East Artesia Blvd,
Compton, CA 90221
Are street racing and street takeovers impacting your life?
Your experience and insight on how street racing impacts you and your community is needed.
The County of Los Angeles is bringing together representatives who are working to address the issue, along with residents like you, to share perspectives, brainstorm solutions, and create recommendations for ending illegal street racing and takeovers.
We want to hear from you.
Open to all residents.
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MARINA CULTURE JAM
Sunday: May 26 | June 9
The Marina Culture Jam is back! This FREE three-part arts series features a diverse range of live performances, arts and crafts, and cultural learning activities for the whole family.
For more information visit: beaches.lacounty.gov
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YOUTH SAILING CAMP
June 10 - August 16
Burton Chace Park
13640 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Join our Youth Sailing Camp with multiple sessions available for Summer 2024. Taught by LA County Water Program Lifeguards, beginner sailing classes will start on June 10. Financial aid is available for qualifying families. Open to youth ages 11 - 17.
For more details, visit Youth Sailing Camp or call 424-526-7897.
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4TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION & RESOURCE FAIR
Friday, June 21 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Note New Location
Victoria Community Regional Park
419 Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Carson, CA 90746
Join the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Friday, June 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair! We are thrilled to host our annual event in CARSON–and for the first time, the event will be in the evening. The celebration will feature music, food trucks, live performances, access to County services and resources, fun activities, and more! All residents are welcome to attend this FREE event. We encourage you to register, and please forward this email to your friends and neighbors!
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