Did you know that district-wide, only 16% of LAUSD students that graduate in four years complete the required college entry coursework? This rate is significantly lower for students living in South LA. This Saturday, the Central Alameda, South Central, CANNDU, Voices of 90037 and Zapata/King Neighborhood Council(Forming Committee) are sponsoring a College Prep Workshop for [...]
This general message is being sent in order to assist your Neighborhood Council when you have a situation where your board will provide a grant or payment to a non-profit and one of the Neighborhood Council board members is also a member of that non-profit. Many Neighborhood Council board members are also active in non-profits [...]
Earthquake shaking can move almost anything, even large or heavy items. Imagine your home or workplace being picked up and shaken sideways – what would fall or be thrown around? How can you prevent it? Attend the Preparedness Fair and find out how you can be ready for the BIG ONE! Drop, Cover, & Hold [...]
In a continued effort to increase safety and accessibility on LA’s streets, Mayor Garcetti and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation have released a strategic plan aimed at reducing pedestrian deaths and improving efficiency, bikeability, and walkability on the city’s streets and sidewalks. The plan builds on the Mayor’s Great Streets initiative, which treats LA’s [...]
I hope this newsletter finds you well. This past week has been amazingly educational. Last Friday, I spent the day at a General Managers retreat where we began the dialogue of how to work more effectively together on Mayor Garcetti’s priorities for the City. The Mayor dropped by several times during the day to participate [...]
Mayor Garcetti to Announce Mayors National Climate Action Agenda With Fellow Mayors Parker and Nutter Announcement Will Happen on Stage at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Mayor Eric Garcetti, along with fellow Mayors Annise Parker of Houston and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, will announce the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda on stage at [...]
At the Congress of Neighborhoods on Saturday, I was asked to do an “inspirational” close. No pressure, of course, and please be sure to make it only 4-5 minutes long. Naturally, I freaked out wondering what I could say to folks who are constantly an inspiration to me. Luckily, I had completed a General Manager [...]
Still undecided about who to vote for in the 45th District State Assembly race on November 4th? Attend the debate between incumbent Democratic representative Matt Dababneh and Republican candidate Susan Shelley on October 6th and learn about how they plan to represent the 45th District. The new representative will be a key player in helping [...]
Innovation Week is a County-wide celebration of all of the innovative, creative, and awesome things that are happening in Los Angeles. From Cleantech to Gaming to Aerospace and Digital Media and beyond, Los Angeles is a leading global center for innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in boundless creativity and diversity. Events will be happening from Santa [...]
The first, of what is promised to be a series of articles focusing on the great work being done by South LA's Neighborhood Councils was published on September 18, 2014 in the Southwest Wave and featured Voices of 90037 and Park Mesa Heights Community Council. Park Mesa Heights Community Council's Unity Fest, held every year [...]
