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Dear Neighbor,
I want to share an update on our efforts to address illegal street racing and takeovers. Building on our motion calling for a countywide plan for our unincorporated communities, the County’s Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup—comprised of community organizations and key departments, including the Chief Executive Office, Department of Public Works, Department of Youth Development, and Sheriff’s Department—has presented recommendations to further disincentivize attendance and participation in illegal street takeover events:
- Increase applicable fines under the County Code from $500 to $1,000.
- Expand the definitions in the Vehicle Code to include these illegal street takeover events and those who assist in supporting them.
- Send a letter, signed by the entire Board of Supervisors, to prominent social media companies urging them to demonetize posts that promote illegal street takeovers, to stop individuals from profiting from this dangerous and deadly activity.
This upcoming Wednesday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m., our office will present a motion to revise the County’s ordinance on illegal street racing and takeovers to include the above recommendations at the County’s Public Safety Cluster meeting. We encourage anyone impacted by this issue to join us to learn more about the motion and to make your voice heard before it reaches the Board of Supervisors for a vote.
Below is information on how you can participate in the County’s Public Safety Cluster meeting, either in person or virtually.
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In-Person:
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Room 374-A
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Virtual:
Click here to join the meeting or dial-in:1 (323) 776-6996 and enter code: 169 948 309#
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Thank you for engaging with my office on this important issue and for making your voice heard as we work to end illegal street racing and takeovers in our communities. I look forward to sharing more updates on the progress of this motion.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Our office along with all LA County offices will be closed on Monday, March 31 in honor of César Chávez Day. To join us in reflecting on the civil and labor rights leader's enduring legacy for justice, please check out the LA County Library’s page on about Cesar Chavez: https://lacountylibrary.org/cesar-chavez/
Read Ahead:
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My office is working with the County’s Department of Regional Planning to present a revised oil well ordinance that reinforces the County’s ability to end harmful oil well drilling in our communities. A key plenary stage in the process is to get community feedback on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The County will hold a virtual public meeting to get feedback on the EIR on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom. Please save this date, we will follow-up with the link to join the meeting which will also be available here: https://planning.lacounty.gov/long-range-planning/revised-oil-well-ordinance/
The Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study (IS) for this project are available for review at the above link. The public comment period is happening now until April 26, 2025.
We are doubling down on our commitment to end oil well drilling by using the legal clarity provided by Assembly Bill 3233 to present a stronger ordinance this year that can withstand attacks from the oil industry. Our office will continue to keep you updated on this process.
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This week, the County's Homeless Initiative, in partnership with CalTrans, completed Pathway Home resolutions along the 105 freeway in our unincorporated communities of Willowbrook and West Athens, connecting 23 unhoused residents to interim housing with wrap-around services to help with transitioning into permanent housing. With the support of the County's Department of Public Works, 3 RVs and over 80 cubic yards of debris were removed.
The Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA), the Sheriff's Department HOST team, the Department of Mental Health, HOPICS, and the Department of Health Services street-based engagement team also supported with outreach to provide the specific support residents need and build trust to get a yes to accepting a path to housing.
While these successes are encouraging, our work is not done. We will continue to share more updates on our progress and encourage our community to stay informed and engaged.
To learn more about the County's Pathway Home program, visit homeless.lacounty.gov/pathway-home.
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Our 2nd District Clean-Up Crew was in our View Park-Windsor Hills community to power-wash the streets at the corner of Rimpau & Slauson. This work is part of our 2nd District Beautification Project, an initiative we do in collaboration with LA Conservation Corps and Chrysalis to bring trash cleanups, graffiti removal, power washing, gardens, and public art to unincorporated communities throughout the 2nd District.
As of this month, we have removed over 80,000 pounds of trash from our unincorporated communities.
To suggest a clean-up site in your neighborhood, visit mitchell.lacounty.gov/beautificationproject.
Our office is collaborating with various organizations throughout the 2nd District to host Know Your Rights workshops for our immigrant communities. This week we held a workshop in the unincorporated area of Lennox in partnership with Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), Your Local Allies, and Corazon Norte. We are committed to working with school districts and organizations to bring more of these workshops to residents across the 2nd District. If your organization would like to have a Know Your Rights Workshop, please email Karla Vazquez Perez at kperez@bos.lacounty.gov.
Check out the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs Know Your Rights page here: https://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/.
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It was an honor to speak with dedicated community members called to serve as doulas who are now part of the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub. To help ensure residents are accessing this benefit and to support our local doula workforce in becoming Medi-Cal doulas, the Board of Supervisors passed my motion to create the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub.
Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and advocacy support to individuals and families during various stages of life, including pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
A special thank you to Frontline Doulas and Diversity Uplifts Inc. for being the community lead organizations working with the LA County Department of Public Health to make this initiative possible.
To learn more about the resources and opportunities available through the LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub, please visit: frontlinedoulas.com/doula-hub.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognized three trailblazing women from our district: Amaris Leiataua, Lyric Armstrong, and Evelyn Reeves.
Amaris Leiatua is a first-generation Samoan American from Compton. Among her many accomplishments, Amaris is the first Samoan to earn a Juris Doctorate in the City of Compton. She also worked with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and is a proud aunt to Moimoi, who reminds her that the future is in great hands.
Lyric Armstrong, President of The Consolidated Board of Realtist, and Evelyn Reeves, the first woman President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, have been instrumental to the success of the Consolidated Board of Realtist, a collective of Black realtors advocating for equal housing opportunities.
The term realtist was created in the 1940s for Black people who sold real estate, who, at that time, were banned from being recognized as realtors due to discriminatory practices in the real estate industry.
Lyric Amstrong and Evelyn Reeves have been integral in making homeownership a reality for many diverse families.
Congratulations to all of this year’s Women’s History Month honorees.
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High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Fund
The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) launched a $17 million High Road Partnerships (HRTP) Fund to support workforce development organizations in communities that support those most impacted by COVID-19 and economic inequities. Applications open on March 31, 2025, with awards expected by mid-May, and programs must be implemented by June 2026.
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Free Legal Services for Tenants Facing Eviction in Unincorporated LA County
As of January 1, 2025, qualified tenants in unincorporated LA County can access FREE legal services through the Los Angeles County Tenant Right to Counsel Program during eviction (Unlawful Detainer) proceedings. Eligible tenants must meet income guidelines and live in unincorporated areas of LA County.
For more information and to apply, visit dcba.lacounty.gov/trtc or call 888-694-0040.
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Rental Assistance for General Relief (GR) Customers
Eligible General Relief (GR) participants in LA County can receive up to $475 per month in rental assistance and $500 for a security deposit. To qualify, applicants must meet specific income and property limits.
For more information, visit dpss.lacounty.gov/en/cash/gr.html or call (866) 613-3777.
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Careers in Film Summit
Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6
The Academy Museum is hosting the Careers in Film Summit, a free annual program that raises awareness about the range of film-related industry job pathways for high school and college students and those interested in pursuing filmmaking as a career. To learn more visit: Careers in Film Summit.
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Sippin’ My Tea
Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
The last Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m. is Sippin’ My Tea! On Sunday, March 30 we will be discussing our 2nd District Community Budget Program and along with sharing key updates on County resources and services. Follow me on Facebook and YouTube to join this live discussion.
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Spring Into Fun with Parks After Dark
March 27 - April 26
Every Thursday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Various Locations
Enjoy FREE concerts, sports, arts & crafts, food, and more at Parks After Dark this spring! Don’t miss this chance to experience family-friendly activities and create lasting memories.
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Natural History Museum Film Screening Nocturnes
Thursday, April 10 | 7:00 p.m.
Natural History Museum – NHM Commons Theater
Nocturnes is an immersive film that follows ecologist Mansi and Bicki, a young man from the indigenous Bugun community, as they seek clues about what the future has in store for the moths in the Eastern Himalayas. Through stunning visuals and sound, the film highlights the delicate balance of nature and challenges a human-centric view of the world.
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Kids Beach Cleanup for Earth Day
Saturday, April 12 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
Join LA County Beaches and Harbors and Heal the Bay for a Kids Beach Cleanup event at Dockweiler Beach to celebrate Earth Day! This FREE event includes an arts & crafts station with reDiscover Center, fun giveaways, and the Can the Trash! booth to inspire and educate the next generation about sustainability.
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For the latest updates on wildfire recovery efforts, including information on repopulation and resources, please visit https://recovery.lacounty.gov/
Residents and businesses impacted by the recent wildfires now have more time to apply for disaster assistance:
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CA EDD Disaster unemployment deadline extended to March 31, 2025
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You can learn about and provide public comment on upcoming Board motions before they come to the Board of Supervisors for a vote at one of the five public meetings also known as Cluster Meetings taking place each Wednesday.
The next set of Cluster Meetings is on Wednesday, April 2. To learn about cluster meetings, visit ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas.Sign-up to receive weekly notifications on cluster meetings here.
The Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 1. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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We encourage you to share this newsletter with your neighbors!
Sign up for the Second District Unincorporated Newsletter here.
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