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Dear Neighbor,
In celebration of National Digital Inclusion Week, my office partnered with the County’s Internal Services Department and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to bring the Digital Advancement & Opportunity Regional Summit to our district.
This event was the result of a motion I authored, building on the County’s ongoing efforts to strengthen digital inclusion. The motion calls for the development of a three-year regional roadmap, informed by community partners, to help us go further in closing the digital divide—the gap between those who have access to computers and the internet, and those who do not.
In L.A. County, the digital divide affects hundreds of thousands of households, disproportionately impacting low-income residents, Black, Latino, Indigenous communities, and older adults.
This year, with the Trump administration ending the Digital Equity Act, it’s more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to digital equity. We must coordinate long-term planning across the region and identify sustainable funding strategies— these are just a few of the key goals of the roadmap. If you'd like to stay updated on how to collaborate with my office and our partners on the County’s Digital Equity Roadmap, let us know here: https://bit.ly/DE-Roadmap
Laptop Giveaway
Access to technology is a critical part of achieving digital equity. To help meet this need in our unincorporated communities, we recently hosted a laptop giveaway in partnership with the County’s Delete the Divide Initiative and the Department of Parks and Recreation – providing at the new Roosevelt Park Tech Center in Florence-Firestone. To learn more about the Delete the Divide Initiative and other tech resources, visit:
https://www.deletethedivide.org/
Free Tech Trainings
I’m excited to share that my office has invested in providing free training sessions on tech fundamentals at Roy Campanella Park (14812 S. Stanford Ave., Compton, CA 90220).
Participants will learn the basics of online security, mobile apps, smartphone use, web navigation, and more. For details and to register, visit: www.LearnBasicTech.org/events
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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Below is a list of upcoming non-displacement clean-ups happening over the week of October 13 in our unincorporated areas. Please note that clean-ups are ongoing and means outreach is happening to build trust and connect people to services while we work to secure interim housing.
Florence-Firestone:
- Slauson and Central
- Firestone Blvd and Central
- Hooper Ave and 92nd Street
If you would like to notify the County of encampments in your community, please do so via The Works App here.
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Thanks to Measure A (a countywide half-cent sales tax that passed in Nov 2024 to fund solutions for homelessness) and the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) - a regional entity created to produce and preserve affordable housing and prevent homelessness - the County will be receiving approximately $24M to advance housing solutions.
Approximately, 90,000 renters in unincorporated areas across the County lack access to an affordable home. We know that providing an affordable home is key to preventing homelessness and stabilizing families.
To help ensure those dollars advance housing production, preservation and homeownership and renter protections in our unincorporated areas, Supervisor Hahn and I authored a motion that passed this month directing several departments to create a strategic plan for this investment.
Earlier this year, the State passed Assembly Bill 413, which prohibits vehicles stopping, standing, or parking adjacent to crosswalks up to 20 ft. The County adopted an ordinance to include the new state law in the County Code. Parking enforcement has been issuing warnings throughout this year to cars in violation, and will begin issuing citations for violations starting November 1, 2025. Although the Department of Public Works has been installing red curbs in high-impact intersections, residents should be aware that curbs do not have to be painted red, nor have signs posted, for this new law to be enforced.
Plans to bring a new restaurant to the former Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey (MdR) took a step forward this month when the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) entered into a license agreement with the California Yacht Club (CYC). The license allows CYC to use the site while the club and County work toward a lease amendment.
This important step builds on our commitment to investing in the MdR community for all residents to enjoy, while honoring the local institutions that make MdR so special.
 One simple action—activating closed captions—can help break down communication barriers for countless individuals, especially those who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, residents learning a new language, and neurodivergent individuals. The Board recently approved my motion directing the County to develop a plan to ensure closed captioning is used - as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act - on screens in public spaces and businesses. I look forward to our County teams continuing to collaborate with small businesses, advocates, and residents to create a plan that reflects the diverse needs and insights of our communities. Thank you to the Department of Aging and Disabilities, Commission on Disabilities, Compton ASL Club, the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Mychal’s Learning Place and the Special Needs Network.
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Teens ages 13 to 18, throughout the month of October, are encouraged to join the County Library’s Books Unbanned Reading Challenge to celebrate the freedom to read! Participants who log a book and complete two suggested challenge activities will be entered in a drawing to win a prize. For more information, visit https://lacountylibrary.beanstack.com/reader365. For a list of banned books by the American
Join us as we explore well-being practices within our diverse Indigenous communities, featuring breakout sessions on the medicine wheel, the role of the tipi in mental health, and plants and herbs as living medicine. Together we will uplift traditional teachings to combat systemic racism and its impact on health inequities - a barrier we must confront to achieve racial justice. Register here: bit.ly/SD2-RJLE-Oct-25
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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
During Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we celebrate the unconditional love and companionship that shelter dogs bring to our lives. Each adoption not only transforms a life, but also enriches our community.
The Department of Animal Care and Control is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month by waiving adoption fees for all dogs this month.
Learn more at: animalcare.lacounty.gov/adopt-a-pet/
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LA County Parks Community Classes
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to present the Community Classes Program a vibrant lineup of high quality, diverse enrichment opportunities designed for participants of all ages and interests.
To find a class near you, visit https://parks.lacounty.gov/community-classes/ for more information.
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KEDREN CHILDREN’S VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION JOB FAIR
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
710 E 111th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Join Kedren Health and McCarthy for a construction job fair featuring skilled trades opportunities (electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and more) and union apprenticeships where you can learn while you earn.
For questions ,contact Isaac Lopez at 323-595-3186 or email jobs@kedrenchildrensvillage.org
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LA SOUTHWEST COLLEGE FREE TRANSFER & CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Little Theatre Quad
1600 W. Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Los Angeles Southwest College invites students and job seekers to the Spring 2025 Career Fair, an event designed to connect attendees with employers and career opportunities.
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PARK ANIMAL KEEPER
The LA County Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring a Park Animal Keeper to care for birds of prey, reptiles, and mammals at Nature Centers.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY BLOOMBERG ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - APPLY BY NOVEMBER 19
The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, launched the Los Angeles County Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) as part of the Creative Career Pathways for Youth initiative. Apply by Wednesday, November 19 here: http://bit.ly/3KGLlde
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Saturday, October 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty will host its 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day family festival celebrating Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures by sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives.
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BLACK L.A. TECH WEEK
October 12 - 17
5211 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Black L.A. Tech Week 2025 celebrates Black innovation and leadership as part of LA Tech Week. Events will feature hands-on workshops, career and networking opportunities, and community gatherings that connect founders, professionals, and youth.
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FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE: FREE TRAINING SESSION
Wednesday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m.
Join the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity for a free training session on the Fair Chance Ordinance.
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TRICK OR TREAT VILLAGE
October 22 - 31
Various LA County Parks
Get ready for Trick or Treat Village at LA County Parks, happening October 22–31! From game booths and costume contests to pumpkin carving, live music, carnival games, and free candy, there’s fun for the whole family.
Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and make memories that are spook-tacular!
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FREEDOM IN HEELS: RECLAIMING ACTIVISM THROUGH DRAG
Saturday, October 25 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 S West View St
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Drag began as protest, not pageantry. Freedom in Heels re-ignites that fire through a fast-moving blend of story, archive, and artistry. Veteran drag performer and community strategist Miss Barbie-Q guides the audience on a journey from ballroom floor to picket line, tracing how stilettos became weapons of visibility—and how today’s mainstream gloss has blurred that legacy.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
11833 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
FREE October Workshops at the MLK Jr. Center for Public Health include art classes, exercise sessions, a food distribution event, and a resource fair. All are welcome with no registration required. For questions, call 323-568-8732.
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COUNTYWIDE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN
Thursday, October 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
All community members in unincorporated LA County are invited to participate in the upcoming Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan Action Plan workshops. These workshops will be focused on prioritizing treatment areas and wildfire mitigation projects that have been proposed by local community groups.
For questions, please contact Regional Planning at safety@planning.lacounty.gov
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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, October 15. 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, October 14. 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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