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SUNFEST 2018 CELEBRATES SUMMER IN SOUTH LA
SUNFEST 2018
CELEBRATES SUMMER IN SOUTH LA
NANDC and CD8 Partner for Inaugural Free Event
June 8, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA — The Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council (NANDC) and the office of Los Angeles City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson will partner for SunFest 2018, a free event in South LA that will bring together the community to kick off the start of summer. The event will feature live music, rides, games, entertainment, free food, giveaways and more.
SunFest 2018 will take place:
12pm-5pm
Loren Miller Recreation Center
2717 S Halldale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Additional SunFest partners include Park Proud LA, the West Adams Neighborhood Association (WANA) and Volunteers of America.
SunFest 2018 will include an appearance by popular entertainer and inventor of "clowning" Tommy the Clown, and a performance by LA-based multilingual urban Latin dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by Sunlife Organics, Everytable, Trader Joe’s, La Barca and other local restaurants.
Tickets to an upcoming home game for the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), the new Major League Soccer team in the NANDC district, as well several of the team’s shirts and hats, will be offered as giveaways to attendees. Giveaways for attendees will also include donated gifts from Trader Joe’s, Cava, Atom Tickets and Ralphs.
City of Los Angeles paparticipants who will take part in SunFest 2018 include the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, City Plants, LA Sanitation and LA Metro.
About the North Area Neighborhood Development Council
The North Area Neighborhood Development Council (NANDC) is a Los Angeles city-chartered governing body made up of local volunteers who represent more than 100,000 stakeholders in the South LA neighborhoods of Adams-Normandie, Exposition Park and University Park. NANDC works to make sure the residents, property owners, students and workers in the community have a greater influence on decisions made by the City Council, mayor and city departments, and that government is more responsive to these stakeholders. Learn more at NANDC.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Pepdjonovic, NANDC board member and Marketing & Outreach Chair
[email protected]
FOLLOW NANDC
Twitter.com/ecnandc
Instagram.com/ecnandc
Facebook.com/ecnandc
PO Box 18769 | Los Angeles, CA 90018
NANDC.org
North Area Neighborhood DC SUNFEST 2018
Spread the word! SunFest 2018, a free event from NANADC and the office of LA City Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson featuring live music, rides, games, entertainment, free food, raffles and more, will bring together the community to kick off the start of summer.
SunFest will take place at Loren Miller Recreation Center on Saturday, June 30 from 12pm-5pm.
SunFest 2018 will include an appearance by popular entertainer and inventor of "clowning" Tommy the Clown, and a performance by LA-based multilingual urban Latin dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by Trader Joe’s, Sunlife Organics, Everytable, La Barca and more. City participants who will also take part in SunFest 2018 include the LAPD, LAFD, City Plants, LA Sanitation and LA Metro.
Raffles for attendees will include donated gifts from Atom Tickets, Trader Joe’s, Cava and Ralphs. Also, tickets to an upcoming home game for the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), the new Major League Soccer team in the NANDC district, as well several of the team’s shirts and hats, will be raffled off to attendees.
See you at SunFest!
West LA Area Planning Commission Meeting
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Items of interest
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Advance Calendar
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Commission Requests
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Approval of Meeting Minutes – June 6, 2018
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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Presentation by Neighborhood Council representatives on any neighborhood council resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda. -
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it on non-agenda items, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. ALL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
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RECONSIDERATIONS
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MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER - The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a Commission Action on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 9.3, provided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.
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MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER - If a majority of the Commission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address the merits of the original Commission Action.
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West Los Angeles 2 June 20, 2018 Area Planning Commission
5. DIR-2013-1725-BSA-1ACEQA: N/A
Plan Area: Brentwood - Pacific PalisadesPROJECT SITE: 200 North Arno Way
Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: N/A
COURT ISSUED WRIT COMMANDING THE WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION TO SET ASIDE AND RECONSIDER ITS FEBRUARY 28, 2014, DECISION
The item involves the presentation of, and request for action consistent with, a court issued Writ in Svitek v. City of Los Angeles et al., LASC Case No. BS148145, and upheld in Appellate Court Case No. B268745. The Writ commands the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (“WLA APC”) to set aside and reconsider its February 28, 2014 determination concerning the height limitation applicable to the property, in light of the court’s decision. The court decided that the building permits correctly permitted a height of 37.9 feet for the dwelling at 200 N. Arno Way pursuant to LAMC section 12.21.1, which allows a 45 foot height for residential structures in the Coastal Zone.
The Commission may recess into Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to allow the Commission to confer with the City's legal counsel relative to the lawsuit, Svitkek vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. BS164586.
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Set aside its decision in Case No. DIR-2013-1725-BSA-1A and related written determination dated February 28, 2014; and
2. Determine that neither the Department of Building and Safety nor the Director erred in upholding the 37.9 foot height of the dwelling at 200 N. Arno Way, as authorized by Building Permit No. 11010-10000-00521.
Staff: Amy Brothers, Deputy City Attorney III
6. ZA-2014-2466-CDP-MEL-1A
CEQA: ENV-2015-3019-MND-REC1 Plan Area: Brentwood - Pacific Palisades
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED PROJECT SITE: 230 North Arno Way
PROPOSED PROJECT:
Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: N/A
The demolition of an existing one-story single-family dwelling with an attached garage and the construction of a new 5,780 square-foot two-story single-family dwelling with a 3,144 square- foot basement, 538 square-foot attached two-car garage, 482 square-foot covered patio, swimming pool and spa, and retaining walls.
APPEAL:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s determination to:
West Los Angeles 3 June 20, 2018 Area Planning Commission
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Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, mitigation measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program circulated on November 30, 2015 and Errata dated November 3, 2017 for the project;
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Approve, pursuant to Section 12.20.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Coastal Development Permit authorizing the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling with an attached garage and construction of a new single-family dwelling with a basement, attached two-car garage, covered patio, swimming pool and spa, and two retaining walls on a property located in a Dual Permit Jurisdiction Area of the California Coastal Zone; and;
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Approve, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 and the City of Los Angeles Interim Mello Act Compliance Administrative Procedures, a Mello Act Compliance Review for the project.
Applicant: Appellants: Staff:
Dilawar and Rana Mani Representative: Johnathen Day
Lia Renee Memsic; Martin J. Murphy
Kenton Trinh, City Planning Associate
(213) 978-1290
Theodore Irving, Associate Zoning Administrator
7. DIR-2017-1895-CDP-MEL-1ACEQA: ENV-2017-1896-CE
Plan Area: Venice
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
PROJECT SITE: 685 East Westminster Avenue
PROPOSED PROJECT:
Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: N/A
Interior and exterior renovations, and the conversion (change of use) of a two-story, 12,311 square-foot church into a two-story, 11,760 square-foot single-family dwelling with a rooftop deck and attached four-car garage.
APPEAL:
An appeal of the Planning Director’s determination:
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That the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 and 15303, and City CEQA Guidelines Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 1 and Class 3, Category 1, as the environmental clearance for the project.
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To approve, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit for the project; and
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To approval, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65590 and 65590.1 and the City of Los Angeles Interim Mello Act Compliance Administrative Procedures, a Mello Act Compliance Review for the project.
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Applicant:
Appellants: Staff:
685 Westminster Holdings LLC Representative: Robert Thibodeau
Celia Williams, Margaret Malloy, Beth Allyn, Miguel Bravo and Lydia Ponce
8. DIR-2016-2088-CDP-1ACEQA: ENV-2016-2089-CE
Plan Area: Venice
PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED
PROJECT SITE: 2819 South Grayson Avenue
PROPOSED PROJECT:
Council District: 11 – Bonin Last Day to Act: N/A
The demolition of an existing two-car garage and 44 percent of the perimeter walls of an existing 832 square foot, one-story single-family dwelling and the construction of an 2,438 square foot addition, which includes a 698 square foot first floor addition and a new 1,740 second floor addition; resulting in a 3,270 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached two- car garage, swimming pool and spa.
APPEAL:
An appeal of the Planning Director’s determination:
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That the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303, Article III, and Section 1, Class 3, Category 1, of the City CEQA Guidelines, as the environmental clearance for the project; and
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To approve, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.20.2, a Coastal Development Permit for the project.
Applicant:
Appellants: Staff:
Thomas James Capital Representative: Gavin Mc Kiernan
Robin Rudisill and Alix Gucovsky
Ira Brown, City Planning Associate
(213) 978-1453
West Los Angeles
Area Planning Commission
5 June 20, 2018
The next regular meeting of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at
HENRY MEDINA WEST L.A. PARKING ENFORCEMENT FACILITY 11214 WEST EXPOSITION BOULEVARD, 2nd FLOOR, ROLL CALL ROOM LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate. The meeting facility and its parking are wheelchair accessible. Language interpreters, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later than (7) seven working days prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by e-mail at [email protected].
West Los Angeles 6 June 20, 2018 Area Planning Commission
WHNC Homelessness Committee
This meeting is open to the public. Doors open 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Those who wish to speak during the meeting are asked to fill out a speaker card. Comments on matters not on the agenda will be heard during the Public Comment period. Those who wish to speak on an agenda item will be heard when the item is considered.
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Call to order
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Sign-in to establish quorum
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Review and approval of 5/18/18 minutes
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Comments from the Co-chairs --Simone & Tom
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Public comment for items not on the agenda [2 minutes per speaker]
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Update of Operating including membership
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Status report and next steps on LAUSD Homeless Student Project [10 minutes]
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Discussion and possible action on the Council File(s) listed below (10 minutes)
a. CF # 18-0002-S71 State-Owned Properties/Housing and/or Facilities/Homeless/Availability,motion to support a resolution to be included in the City’s 2017-18 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP and SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action to identify State- owned properties that can be used as housing and/or facilities to address homelessness”.
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Update on the 2018 West Hills LAHSA Homeless Count Numbers (5 minutes)
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Report on SH locations [10 minutes] – Tom
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Report on Safe Parking locations [10 minutes] – Tom, Olivia,
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Call for future agenda items
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Adjourn - Next meeting is July (tbd), 2018 at 6:30pm
The Americans With Disabilities Act: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least three business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting the WHNC’s executive director via email at [email protected] If you are hearing impaired please call 711.
Public Access of Records: In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at the meeting where such writing was considered or by contacting the WHNC’s executive director via email at [email protected] Requests can be made for a copy of a record related to an item on the agenda.
Reconsideration and Grievance Process: For information on the WHNC’s process for board action reconsideration, stakeholder grievance policy or any other procedural matters related to this Council, please consult the WHNC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available at our website, www.WestHillsNC.org.
Servicios De Traduccion: Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de avisar al Concejo Vecinal 3 días de trabajo (72 horas) antes del evento. Por favor contacte [email protected]
SOHA presents Steve Soboroff, Police Commission Chairman
Steve Soboroff, Police Commission Chairman:
*Our Next Police Chief?
*Public Release Of Officer Body Camera Videos
*Drones?
Steve Soboroff, President of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will speak at a Community Meeting of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association on Wednesday evening, April 18, 2018. The Meeting, beginning at 7:15 p.m., will be held at Notre Dame High School, 13645 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
Richard Close, President of the Association, explained that Soboroff will discuss the search for a new Police Chief, when police officer body cam videos will be released to the public, why there is an increase in crime in the City, and concerns over how officers use force.
“Steve Soboroff, President of the Police Commission, will explain the importance of the selection of the new Police Chief, the reasons behind the new rules about release of police officer body cam videos and how the Department is dealing will allegation of increase police use of force,” Close stated.
The public has been invited to this free Community Meeting.
Ride On event in Chatsworth
Reviewing over 350 poster entries from local Chatsworth school students that proved they've got what it takes to show their Hometown Pride. Here's a peek at some of their vision. Our theme this year, Horses in Chatsworth. Pick a famous Chatsworth horse and a location known for making Our Town Great. All were winners in our eyes!
A big thank you to the students for participating, the parents who helped get the word out, and to the teachers who made it happen. Chatsworth Community Spirit!
Winners will be announced on April 22nd at the Day of the Horse event.
SOHA Community Meeting re Earthquake Alert
“Earthquake Alert” Community Meeting
By Margaret Vinci, Caltech
The Community Meeting of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association on Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018, will focus on the earthquake risks to our community. Margaret Vinci of the Caltech Office of Earthquake Programs will discuss action that must be taken to prepare for the inevitable major earthquake. The Meeting will commence at 7:15 p.m. at Notre Dame High School, 13645 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
“Experts acknowledge that we will have a major earthquake in Los Angeles. It is a question of when, not if. Caltech has done extensive research on preparation and action necessary in case of a major earthquake,” said Richard Close, President of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association stated.
The public is invited to this free Community Meeting exploring current research on timing and effect of an earthquake in Southern California.
THE GREAT LA RIVER CLEANUP 2018
THE GREAT LA RIVER CLEANUP 2018
Great LA River Clean Up / La Gran Limpieza is back! The largest urban River cleanup in America starts April 2018.
For 29 years, FoLAR and our fellow Angelenos have cleaned the Los Angeles River and protected our oceans from trash and refuse. In 2017 we mobilized 10,000 volunteers to remove 100 tons of trash. Help us make 2018 even bigger.
Join the movement this Earth Month as we come together to restore habitat, protect nature, and build community through the power of collective action.
LOCATIONS FOR THE 2018 CLEANUP
APRIL 14, 2018
UPPER RIVER
Sepulveda Basin / Balboa Sports Complex
Register Now >
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Register Now >
APRIL 21, 2018
MIDDLE RIVER
Los Feliz Blvd at Bond Park
Register Now >
Fletcher Drive / Bowtie Parcel
Register Now >
Marsh Park
Register Now >
The Frog Spot
Register Now >
APRIL 28, 2018
LOWER RIVER
Compton Creek at Del Amo Metro Station
Register Now >
Willow Street Estuary
Register Now >
Golden Shore Marine Reserve
Register Now >
Living Artistically with Parkinson’s Art Show
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SYLMAR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL SPECIAL YOUTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING
SYLMAR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
SPECIAL YOUTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
March 11, 2018, 4:30pm
Sylmar Neighborhood Council Office, 13521 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, CA 913423
“Corner of Gladstone and Hubbard next to flower shop”
Donald Zelaya, Chairperson
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Committee Member Roll Call
3. Housekeeping: Sign-In Sheets, Speaker Cards for Agenda Items, Recording and Timekeeper
4. Public Comment on matters not appearing on the agenda.
5. Review and Discussion of committee purpose and introductions
6. Review and Discussion of committee goals and planning for future projects/initiatives/events
7. Discussion and possible action appointment of stakeholders to the youth affairs committee.
8. Committee Member Comments on subject matters within the committee’s jurisdiction.
9. Closing Remarks, Announcements, Acknowledgements, and Adjournment
RNC Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM)
RNC Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM)
RNC Community Space
18118 Sherman Way
Reseda
Park in rear
[email protected]
[email protected]
Reseda NC - Free Income Tax Prep by AARP
FREE Income Tax Prep by AARP
RNC Community Space
18118 Sherman Way
Reseda
Park in Bank of America Parking Lot
Reseda Neighborhood Council Meetings & Happenings
American Red Cross
Reseda NC Community Space
18118 Sherman Way
Reseda
Park in rear
LADWP Science Bowl, 25th Anniversary Regional Competition, Set for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
LADWP Science Bowl, 25th Anniversary Regional Competition, Set for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
LOS ANGELES — More than 250 of the city’s top science students from 29 public, private, parochial and charter high schools in 50 teams will compete at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Science Bowl on Saturday, February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the utility’s downtown headquarters, 111 North Hope Street. The public is invited to attend.
The winning team as the regional champion will travel to Washington, DC from April 26 to April 30 to represent the city at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl, where it will compete in a field of 64 teams from 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
LADWP regional championship teams have among the best records at the National Science Bowl, compared to other regional areas, having won four national titles and placing among the top five teams 11 times. The trip to Washington, D.C. is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.
Science Bowl demonstrates the LADWP’s commitment to the city’s youth and the Los Angeles educational community. A proud LADWP tradition, Science Bowl tests students’ reflexes, teamwork skills and knowledge of science, math, technology and related current events in a fun competitive atmosphere following a television game show format.
“Science Bowl encourages students from all parts of the city to pursue studies and careers in technical fields like those we need to hire,” said LADWP General Manager David H. Wright. “We hope some Science Bowl participants will pursue employment with LADWP and the city of Los Angeles as they enter the workforce because hiring employees with strong technical skills is essential to our success.”
Each year a different theme is chosen for the LADWP Science Bowl that highlights important, science, technological innovations or individuals. The 2017 theme was “1917-2017, LADWP, 100 Years of Providing Power to Los Angeles. This year the theme commemorates the Silver Anniversary of the Regional Competition and 25 Years of Innovation by the utility from 1993 to 2018.
At this year’s competition, students will vie for $25,000 in science awards which include college scholarships and prizes for their schools. First place team members will each receive the $1,000 Hitachi Scholarship as well as $2,000 for their school. Some teams will compete in the Water and Power Community Credit Union Hands-On Competition.
Since its inception in 1991, about 275,000 middle and high school students have competed at regional competitions as part of National Science Bowl program in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This year 9,500 high school students and 4,500 middle school students participate in one of 113 regional tournaments around the nation.
This year, LADWP Science Bowl sponsors include not only LADWP and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, but also the Water and Power Community Credit Union, Hitachi Southern California Regional Community Action Committee, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Industrial Applications Society Metro Los Angeles Chapter, Office Depot, Gelson’s Market and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
In addition to Science Bowl, other LADWP-sponsored education programs include the Los Angeles Times in Education Program, Academic Decathlon Student Training Workshops, Adopt-A-School Program, an Environmental Teacher Institute, and Electric Safety Lessons for elementary schools. Also live theater plays in schools on water resources and conservation and an-in-school water conservation and energy efficiency program are conducted on behalf of LADWP under sponsorships of two non-profit organizations.
LADWP is the largest municipally-owned utility in the nation with more than 1.5 million electric customers and 650,000 water customers. It has provided utility services to residents and businesses in the city of Los Angeles for more than a century. It is only one of a few coordinating regional Science Bowl sponsors that is a utility.
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Muhammad Ali Annual Parkinson's Conference in Spanish
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Healthcare Workers to Protest Kaiser on 2/21 and 2/22
Healthcare Workers to Protest Kaiser Plan to Lay Off, Outsource 794 Jobs in L.A.
Caregivers Urge Company to Reverse Plans Since its Profits are Up 60%, Sitting on $32 Billion in Reserves
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Hundreds of healthcare workers are expected to protest Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, Feb. 22 at three Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Woodland Hills, Baldwin Park and Downey because the corporation plans to lay off or outsource 794 jobs in Los Angeles County that would undermine patient care.
“Kaiser Permanente is more profitable than ever and the partnership between labor and management is a big reason for that,” said Francisco Paez, a Downey warehouse worker whose job is threatened. “The partnership wasn’t built on laying off workers, outsourcing jobs and wage cuts, which harm patient care and our communities.”
Kaiser Permanente’s profits increased over 60 percent in the first three quarters of 2017, it has $32 billion in reserves and yet is seeking cuts that threaten patient care.
The company plans to lay off 652 employees at their call centers in Woodland Hills, Baldwin Park and Hollywood and move those jobs to San Diego, Riverside and Fontana – where the positions would pay $2 per hour less. Call center workers answer the phones when Kaiser patients are trying to arrange medical appointments.
Kaiser also plans to outsource 81 pharmacy warehouse jobs in North Hollywood and 61 in Downey and contract them to an outside company where workers would be paid less and have fewer benefits. The healthcare giant said it wants to reduce wage rates by 20 percent in California’s Central Valley and 10 percent in the Sacramento area.
The three protests are part of a series of 32 being held across California by caregivers between Feb. 14 and March 15 at facilities owned by Kaiser Permanente.
More than 55,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in California are members of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), including 1,829 at the Woodland Hills facility, 2,149 at Baldwin Park and 2,386 at Downey. Their contract with Kaiser Permanente expires Sept. 30, 2018.
WHAT: Hundreds of healthcare workers will protest at three Kaiser Permanente hospitals over the corporation’s plans to lay off or outsource 794 jobs in Los Angeles County.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 21
WHERE: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaiser Downey
9333 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, Calif. 90242
ALSO: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaiser Baldwin Park
1011 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park, Calif. 91706
Thursday, Feb. 22
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaiser Woodland Hills
5601 De Soto Ave.
Woodland Hills, Calif. 91367
VISUALS: Colorful, hand-held signs. Workers marching and chanting in front of local hospitals.
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2018 VANC "Best of ..." Awards
2018 VANC "Best of ..." Awards
Nominations for the 2018 awards must be submitted by February 23 . Winners will be chosen by the VANC Executive Board. Although we encourage all neighborhood councils to strive for excellence, these awards are intended to honor extraordinary efforts by a council or a Neighborhood Council Board member. The awards will be presented at the VANC 15th Anniversary Mixer on March 8 at CBS Studios, Studio City.
*Please send a short description of what the Neighborhood Council has done, how it benefited the community, what barriers had to be overcome, what partnerships were formed, how the Council thought “outside the box” to create something special, etc. There are no set categories, just suggested ones.
All nominations will be considered. If you think a Neighborhood Council deserves special recognition, here's your chance to let everyone know what dedicated volunteers can accomplish. You can nominate your own council or another council.
*Include contact information in case there are questions about the nomination.
Some previous honorees include:
- “Best of … Partnering with City Departments”
- “Best of … Improving the Quality of Life in the Community”
- “Best of …Civic Participation for Serving the Needs of Their Communities”
- “David and Goliath Award”
Some projects that have been honored previously are:
- Creation of a "Pothole Lottery"
- Citizenship workshops for Green Card holders
- Working to find permanent housing for local homeless people
- A coalition of ten neighborhood councils that has cooperated for 10 years to sponsor an annual emergency preparedness fair
- A dedicated group of neighborhood council members who cleaned streets and sidewalks every week for more than a year
***Send nominations to [email protected]
(emails to this address are delivered to VANC and are not seen by EmpowerLA)
“Got it” Award—given to someone who really understands the role of and is supportive of neighborhood councils. Some past recipients include Councilman Paul Krekorian, Controller Ron Galperin, and Street Service General Manager Nazario Sauceda.
“Razzie” Award—rarely given to someone or some entity that undercuts the position and role of neighborhood councils.
- Valley Alliance NC 15th Anniversary Mixer
- Mike Feuer Community Meeting Feb. 13: 6-7pm
- Celebrity reading of ‘All The President’s Men’
- Women's March Los Angeles
- State Senator Robert Hertzberg at SOHA Community Meeting
- LA Zoo Lights
- L.A. County Holiday Celebration
- Luzia
- Museum of Failure
- The Ultimate Holiday Movie Series presented by Rooftop Cinema Club and Time Out
