Over the past couple of years, one of my biggest priorities has been to make sure that our Southeast LA communities have the world-class libraries they deserve.
Together with our LA County Library and Public Works departments, we have worked on renovating libraries in Paramount, Lynwood, Huntington Park, Maywood, Bell, and South Gate—and I am proud to announce the ribbon-cutting for the new and improved Leland R. Weaver Library in South Gate this Friday, March 20 at 3 p.m.
Not only will you be able to get the first look at these renovations—but you can also connect with teams to learn about Metro's LIFE program, LA Found, the SELA Cultural Center, and more.
Our County libraries are for more than just books—they help parents navigate early learning, students work toward high school diplomas, future Americans study for citizenship tests, and so much more. Residents deserve the most up-to-date facilities, and I’m proud to bring that to South Gate and the rest of Southeast LA County.
 After being incarcerated, Catalina Hinojosa turned her life around. She achieved sobriety, earned her GED and decided to dedicate her life to helping others facing similar struggles.
She founded the San Pedro Recovery Alliance, which works to empower people who are experiencing homelessness, struggling with addiction, or coming out of incarceration to live healthy, stable lives.
Catalina is an incredible leader in her community—and this week, I had the honor of naming her the Fourth District’s Woman of the Year.
It's only March— but you wouldn't know it based on the weather we've been having this week.
LA County has been under a heat advisory for the last few days, and it looks like temperatures will only get hotter next week, when many cities in the Fourth District are expected to get above 100 degrees.
If you need a space to cool off, you can find your nearest LA County cooling center here. You can also head to one of our year-round aquatic centers, like the Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, to help you beat the heat.
 Vanessa, 30, speaks with an outreach worker as she gathers her belongings and prepares to leave the San Gabriel Riverbed.
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the news that more than 30 people moved off of the streets and into safe housing through one of our Pathway Home encampment resolutions in Bellflower—and now, I want to take a moment to share more of their stories.
Vanessa, 30, has also been homeless since she was 19. She said it was tough living out int the San Gabriel Riverbed and that “every day is a mission."
Now that she has a stable roof over her head, Vanessa said she plans to go back to school and find her passion.
 Left: Martha, 25, with her freshly washed dogs. Right: Amber, 38, and Jason, 47, are relieved to be in safe housing.
Martha, 25, has been homeless since she was 19. She had been living with her two dogs, named Princess and Baby, but she said they had trouble with the cold.
The first thing she did when she moved into her motel room? She gave her dogs a bath.
Meanwhile, Amber, 38, and Jason, 47, said that it’s hard to get your life back on track when you’re living on the streets. Amber has struggled with drug use, but now that she has safe housing, she plans to work on regaining her sobriety and getting a steady job.
Both Amber and Jason said their outreach worker never looked down on them—and that made all the difference.
Looking for a new friend? You can head to Pedro Pet Pals’ adoption event in Downey tomorrow, or in Rancho Palos Verdes on April 5th to find your perfect furry companion.
 Our Every Body Plays program is open now through May 22. This free afterschool program offers games, homework help, field trips and more.
Do you know a teenager or young adult who is looking for some work experience, or just to make some extra cash? Our LA County Youth@Work program is hiring right now for jobs supporting the Every Body Plays program and community events.
Youth ages 14-24 can earn $17.87 per hour while building their resumes.
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