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Dear Neighbor,
This week, the Board of Supervisors passed my motion recognizing September as National d/Deaf Awareness Month and September 23 as d/Deaf Awareness Day in Los Angeles County.
From my time in college working at the California School for the Deaf to my service in public office, accessibility and inclusion have remained a priority for me. I’m proud that the County continues to stand with the global movement to celebrate the rich cultures, languages, and lived experiences of our d/Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing communities —and remains committed to expanding communication access and improving quality of life outcomes.
LA County is home to one of the largest d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in the nation, with more than 800,000 individuals. This year’s global theme for d/Deaf Awareness Month, "Beyond the Silence," challenges misperceptions and harmful stereotypes about people who are d/Deaf and promotes diverse communication methods to ensure that all voices are heard.
I’d like to extend a special thank you to Michael Kwame Agyin—our Second District Commissioner on the LA County Commission on Disabilities and Founder of the Compton ASL Club—and Trish Knechtli, the first Deaf Native American Indian social worker with the County’s Department of Children and Family Services, for standing with me to raise awareness (be sure to check out their remarks in the video above).
I encourage all residents to join LA County in commemorating d/Deaf Awareness Month and supporting our ongoing efforts to build more inclusive communities. For additional resources and information, please visit the County’s Department of Aging and Disabilities: 🔗 https://ad.lacounty.gov/services/disabilities/deaf-awareness-month/
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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Below is also a list of upcoming non-displacement clean-ups happening during the week of September 15 in our unincorporated areas. Please note that clean-ups are ongoing and means outreach is happening to build trust and connect people experiencing homelessness to services while we work to secure interim housing.
Willowbrook:
- Alameda and 124th Street
- Compton Ave from 126th Street to 121st Street
- S Willowbrook Ave and 126th Street
Florence-Firestone:
- Compton Ave and 83rd Street
- Juniper St and E 95th Street
- 77th St and Central Ave
East Rancho Dominguez:
- Castlegate Ave and Compton Blvd
- Butler Ave and Compton Blvd.
To notify the County of encampments in your community, please use The Works App here
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COVID vaccines are available. LA County Public Health encourages everyone to stay up to date on vaccines, especially those at higher risk to protect themselves and their loved ones. If you're insured, check with your doctor or local pharmacy, as most plans cover recommended vaccines.
If you do not have health insurance or are under insured, assistance programs are available to help cover costs.
For more information, call the Public Health Info Hotline at 833-540-0473, available 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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We want to express our gratitude to everyone who has shared their thoughts and feedback over the past year as we’ve worked on the Metro C-Line Extension project. Your input has been invaluable in shaping this process.
We’d like to inform you that Metro has now released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the C Line Extension to Torrance. This report responds to over 2,000 public comments and provides important information about the Hybrid Alternative—a route following the Metro-owned Right-of-Way (ROW). You can view the Final EIR by clicking here.
Looking ahead, Metro will continue to gather public feedback to present to the Metro Board, which is expected to consider the certification of the Final EIR and project approval this year. If you’d like to submit additional feedback, please email at greenlineextension@metro.net. You can also sign up for project updates at https://cloud.sfmc.metro.net/MCLET_Email.
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Next Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, join us for our first Corridors 2 Community lot activation event. We are bringing free onsite resources, activities, and services to the vacant lot at 77th & Central for Florence-Firestone residents and businesses.
This is the start of a 6-month series of free events at the lot to meet community needs and to share your ideas for the future of Central Avenue. Register here: https://bit.ly/4mVLasI
This week, we received the latest quarterly report from the County’s Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup. Supervisor Mitchell called for these ongoing updates to track the County’s efforts to reduce—and ultimately end—illegal street takeovers and racing, which threaten lives and public safety. A main takeaway is the need to focus our efforts where the problem is most concentrated. Our unincorporated communities of West Rancho Dominguez, Each Rancho Dominquez, and East Gardena continue to see the highest numbers of takeovers in the County.
Here is a bit of the discussion. For a detailed list of specific steps and improvements across communities in our district, read the full report here.
Thank you to the advocates and residents who continue to partner with my office and the County in addressing this urgent issue.
Throughout the month of September, the County Parks Department is hosting its annual community meetings to share updates and hear from residents at parks across LA County. To get the full schedule of upcoming meetings click here. Our office will be there as well to share about our 2nd District County Parks Survey to get feedback from constituents on what you love about your local County park. We encourage you to complete the 2nd District County Parks survey here: https://bit.ly/460Q6p3 and to also complete the countywide Parks survey here.
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Join our office for an action-packed day of movement, inspiration, and sports for youth ages 12-18. All participants will have the opportunity to experience sports clinics for volleyball, track & field, street hockey, and tennis. Together, we will also explore how we can remove systemic barriers and advance youth sports access so that every young person can play, grow, and thrive. Parents, caregivers, teachers and mentors are encouraged to register their kids here: bit.ly/RJLE-September-20
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Our office is teaming up with the LA County Department of Arts & Culture to hear from East Gardena residents on creative improvements you want to see that reflect the diverse identity, values, and needs of your community. This survey is open now until Tuesday, September 30: bit.ly/EG-Arts-Survey
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LA County Public Works wants to hear from you on its Equity in Infrastructure framework. Equity in a built environment means ensuring resources like clean water, safe roads, and effective waste management are shared justly to meet the needs of each community. Help finalize the framework by sharing your input. To read the draft and share your feedback visit https://pwlacounty.konveio.com/
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), my office is celebrating and recognizing leaders or organizations making an impact throughout our District across several categories. To learn more and nominate a person or organization, click here. Nominations are now due on September 15.
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Info Session: How to Apply for Metro Jobs
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
The Metro Talent Hub, a new facility dedicated to building the public transportation workforce of the future, will host information sessions on how to apply for jobs at Metro. These sessions are free and open to the public, providing guidance and resources for individuals interested in pursuing careers with Metro. For more information on Metro jobs, visit metro.net/careers.
Parking will be available on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Evermont parking garage, accessible via 84th Street or you can take transit lines J & 115 or 204/754.
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Housing Rights Workshop for LA County Renters (English & Spanish)
Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom
On September 25, the Housing Rights Center, LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the Community Investment for Families Department will host a free workshop on tenants’ rights under California’s fair housing laws. The session will cover disability accommodations, source of income protections for voucher holders, immigration-based protections under AB 291, recognizing and reporting housing discrimination, and accessing LA County resources.
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Sidewalk Vending Workshop
Tuesday, September 16
Spanish Session: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
English Session: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Library
Join the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity for a FREE in-person workshop, offered in both English and Spanish. Learn how to obtain a no-cost Sidewalk Vending Registration Certificate (SVRC), access subsidies for food permits including the California Food Handler’s Card, and apply for up to $5,000 in Small Business Mobility Fund Formalization Grants. Attendees will also learn how to stay compliant with the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance while growing their business.
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CicLAvia: Historic South Central Meets Watts
Sunday, Semtember 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the 62nd Los Angeles Open Streets event, CicLAvia: Historic South Central Meets Watts, presented by Metro. The streets will transform into car-free spaces for walking, biking, skating, and exploring. This route connects Historic South Central, Florence Firestone, and Watts, inviting the community to come together and enjoy a day of active transportation, local culture, and neighborhood discovery.
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Roots & Routes Marketplace Festival
Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11611 Willowbrook Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Come learn about the history of Willowbrook, find out about the Micro-Entrepreneurship program, learn about running your own Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO’s), and more! There will be interactive experiences, and art activities.
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Lennox Community Pedestrian Plan Open House Pop-Up
Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Lennox Park
10828 Condon Ave, Lennox, CA 90304
Come meet up at Lennox Park to share ideas on making walking safer and learn about local efforts to support healthy, active lifestyles in Lennox. For more information, visit click here.
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Train-the-Trainer: Fair Chance Employment Session
September 2 – May 22, 2026
Tuesday, September 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
Join the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity for an in-person Train-the-Trainer session designed to equip community trainers, workforce providers, and advocates with practical tools to support employers and justice-impacted jobseekers under the Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Marina del Rey for All Open House
Saturday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Magic Johnson Recreation Center
12645 Wadsworth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Join us to discover and share your ideas about the future of Marina del Rey, including restaurants, shopping, events and open spaces, recreation and leisure activities. Share your feedback on transportation and access.
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West Central Family Mental Health Center Relocation Celebration
Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m.
West Central Family Health Center
3609 10th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Join our office and the County’s Department of Mental Health as we celebrate the re-location of the West Central Family Mental Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and provide tours of the clinic’s new site.
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Plugin Ventures Accelerator Program for Start-Ups
The Plugin Ventures Pre-Seed Accelerator Program is designed for early-stage founders ready to take their startups to the next level. Participants gain foundational knowledge to prepare for accelerator programs, strategies to close key knowledge gaps especially for minority founders and mentorship to refine their ideas.For more information and to apply click here.
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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, September 17. 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 a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 16. 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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