North Area Neighborhood Development Council

Join us over Zoom! Read the full agenda item here: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485929-9704.pdf

We are just a week away from Election Day and early voting locations are available before the November 3, 2020, election. It's important to be safe while you a...re voting in person, please wear a mask and keep at least 6 ft between yourself and others. You can still register to vote in person and Voting Centers will provide masks to voters who arrive without them. Voting by mail is still an option and ballots are being returned in record numbers through USPS and county drop boxes. We must do our part to slow down the spread of COVID-19 and practice our right to vote! Find a #VoteCenter at http://ow.ly/8fJs50C471G.

Our City has never stopped working during the pandemic. Our LA Animal Services team continues to provide essential services, even for our furry friends. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Learn more about adopting or fostering a pet at LAAnimalServices.com.

We must continue to take steps to protect the health and safety of #SouthLA residents. According to this recent Los Angeles Times article, air quality appears t...o be a critical factor for coronavirus risk. This map illustrates how pollution is one of several interrelated factors that stem from historical inequities and combine to make people of color more likely to suffer from COVID-19. Read the full article at http://ow.ly/aKeB50BSJIg. Join us this Thursday, at 6 PM on zoom to hear directly from Black public health professionals about the importance of protecting our communities from COVID-19. Bring your questions and register for our zoom forum at http://ow.ly/ScM550BSJNf.

Today, two coronavirus studies have been put on pause by drugmakers as they investigate safety concerns. I am committed to ensuring that residents #inCD8 can ac...cess accurate information directly from public health officials. As more companies move forward with COVID-19 vaccine trials, we must combat misinformation and empower our communities make informed decisions. Join us, this Thursday, Oct. 15th at 6 pm to discuss how public health officials and community based organizations will address the needs of #SouthLA residents. Read more about vaccine trials at http://ow.ly/go2s50BRQkN. Please visit http://ow.ly/xdwD50BRQkD to register. We look forward to answering your questions.

Today, my colleagues and I on the LA City Council voted to serve as the fiscal agent for funds donated from legal cannabis companies for a reward for informatio...n to encourage residents to share information that would help authorities find Juan Carlos Hernandez. Donations can be made via the LACityClerk’s office. Please continue to spread the word and help authorities locate Juan.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a reminder that we must continue to repair the harm and trauma our country continues to cause Native and Indigenous people. Today we ...stand in solidarity while celebrating and honoring their history, culture and contributions. We must stop the glorification of a murderous slave owner and make Indigenous Peoples' Day a federal holiday.

In the current spree of gun violence in our neighborhoods we’ve appreciated LAPD officers, community leaders, businesses & residents urgently working together to keep everyone safe. Safety in our community is our joint responsibility and something we can only achieve together.

Check your mailbox, mail in ballots will begin arriving this week. Over 21 million ballots will be mailed out to registered voters in California, more than in a...ny state in the nation. Most mail in ballots will arrive this week and we need everyone #inCD8 to get registered, know their options and make a #voting plan. Absentee ballots should be mailed no later than Monday, 29 days before the Nov. 3 election. Get registered or check your registration status at Registertovote.ca.gov.

Get your flu shots! Flu season is around the corner. That means a rising number of people may need medical care in the months ahead, above and beyond the challenge of COVID-19. https://corona-virus.la/staying-healthy-through-flu-season-

Please join us this! View the full agenda here: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485925-9691.pdf Join Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91746134048

Cooling Centers will be available today through October 2 from 12pm-6pm to help Angelenos beat the heat. Find a center near you at Emergency.lacity.org/heat and spread the word to vulnerable residents #inSouthLA!

Please be on the lookout for Juan Carlos Hernandez Aka Cookie. Please contact Yajaira Hernandez at 323.633.6224 if you have any information. https://ktla.com//south-l-a-mom-pleads-for-return/5886461/

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation recently shared their plans to resume parking enforcement On October 1, 2020, for previously suspended parking i...nfractions, and proposed economic relief measures for parking fines. Get the details about these proposed changes at https://ladot.lacity.org/coronavirus.

One of the least known but most powerful positions in all of LA politics is the District Attorney. It’s on the ballot this year and right up there at the top as one of the most important races we’ll vote on. Here’s a quick look into the office’s scope of power.

Apply here by October 15! https://www.newstorychurch.com/black-student-scholarship

Even during the pandemic, our work continues to build a stronger, more sustainable infrastructure for L.A. Exciting to see the progress on the Automated People ...Mover, an electric train coming to LAX that will connect passengers to terminals and transportation for free. Here's what it will look like. See more

Join us on Tuesday our monthly Marketing & Outreach Committee meeting! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94251535486 Full agenda is here: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485924-9688.pdf

The application deadline for Los Angeles Unified School District's Fall Enrichment virtual classes is fast approaching! Fun classes for your children include science, theater, dance, animation, writing and much more. Apply by Tuesday, September 15: https://enroll.lausd.net/en/enrichment

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY UPDATE: #BobcatFire + #ElDoradoFire Smoke Advisories extended to Friday, September 11th: aqmd.gov/advisory

Our City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services crews have been installing drop boxes across L.A. to make it easier for Angelenos to return Vote by Mail ballo...ts. Register to vote or check your status: LAVote.net. Drop box locations will be made available starting 30 days before the election.

Full agenda: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485922-9685.pdf Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96352108156

Governor Gavin Newsom provides an update on the state’s response to wildfires and #COVID19.

Our City workers keep us safe every day and they’ve been out there around the clock during this dangerous heat wave. Thank you to LAFD battling brush fires and protecting homes, LADWP crews working on the power lines, LAPD serving the community, and many more.

I am opening up an additional Cooling Center for seniors #inCD8 due to rising temperatures. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza will operate as a cooling center Septem...ber 6 & 7 from 10AM-6PM. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. Please enter though the lower level mall entrance across from Cinemark Theatres. Cold water and chairs spaced 6ft apart will be provided. Find more cooling center locations at http://Emergency.LACity.org/Heat.

Beat the L.A. heat at one of our cooling centers open daily through Monday, September 7. Mask wearing, physical distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures are in place. For locations and hours, visit Emergency.LACity.org/Heat.

COOLING CENTER ACTIVATION DURING HIGH TEMPERATURES The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks will be activating cooling centers at specified fa...cilities, now through Monday, September 7, 2020. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements capacity is diminished, so it is a good idea to call ahead to check space availability. The centers will follow the LA County Public Health social distancing guidelines during hours of operation. Reasonable accommodations for access and communications are available. The following cooling centers will be open Friday, September 4, 2020 through Monday, September 7, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the following Recreation and Parks locations: Canoga Park Senior Citizen Center 7326 Jordan Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 340-2633 South Los Angeles Sports Activity Center: 7020 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, 90003 (323) 758-8716 or (323) 758-5634 Lake View Terrace Recreation Center: 11075 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 (818) 899-8087 Normandale Recreation Center: 22400 South Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 328-3689 Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center: 625 South Lafayette Park Place, Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 384-0562 After the conclusion of the centers’ activation hours, the facilities will continue to follow the citywide park closures restrictions mandated by City’s Safer L.A. directives and the LA County Public Health orders until further notice. Additional information regarding L.A. City cooling center facilities is available at https://www.laparks.org/emergency/cooling-center-activation. You may also get more info by phoning 3-1-1 from any mobile or landline phone in the Los Angeles area, or by calling the Recreation and Parks Public Information Office at (213) 202-2700. For more tips on how to stay cool in this heatwave, visit the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department's page at: https://emergency.lacity.org/heat

We need everyone to remain diligent and get tested for COVID-19. Free testing is still available for all Los Angeles residents. If you have symptoms or are worried that you may have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, go to Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing.

We are investing resources to ensure that students #inSouthLA have the resources and support necessary to have a safe and successful school year. @lacityparks i...s offering safe structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary and middle school students at recreation centers #inCD8. Enroll your child in affordable safe structured environments which include supervised learning spaces, free internet access, recreational activities, and more. All learning centers follow guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more and register at www.laparks.org/alternativelearningcenters

Join the September general board meeting Thursday, September 3, 2020, 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Via Zoom Webinar Teleconferencing! To join via Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94608259013 To join via telephone:Dial(888) 475-4499, then enter Webinar ID 946 0824 9013, and press # to join... View full agenda here: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485921-9672.pdf

Did you know that you can complete the US Census online? You can! Right here >>>https://my2020census.gov/

Thank you, LAPD Southwest Community Police Station. Your dedication and skill during this pandemic are making a difference in our community. Every day you make a commitment to serve and we very much appreciate you being on the frontline.

COVID-19 continues to drastically impact the health, safety and economic vitality of our communities. No one should fear eviction during this crisis and I worke...d quickly to ensure #SouthLA residents and other Angelenos would remain safe. I would like to thank Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature for helping to avert a housing crisis by approving legislation to extend protections against evictions by five months for California renters facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. HCIDLA is still helping tenants collaborate with their landlords, and is providing a fact sheet and a sample notification form to assist in notifying your landlord of delays in paying your rent during this emergency order period. Visit http://ow.ly/vF0k50Bfe38 to learn more about the protections in place for renters. Read the full Los Angeles Times story at http://ow.ly/slKW50Bfe39.

Let’s make sure we don’t have a shortage of poll workers for early voting and Election Day. Poll workers tend to be older, which means they’re more vulnerable t...o COVID-19. And since this pandemic isn’t under control yet, a lot of them are understandably sitting this one out. Fewer poll workers could mean fewer polling places and longer lines. So here’s what we need: more peopleespecially young, healthy peopleto do their part for this country and volunteer to make sure this election runs fairly and safely. It’s one of the most crucial things you can do for our country right now. If you can volunteer, I hope you’ll do it. Sign up at PowerThePolls.org. See more

Registration is NOW open for "Safer at Parks," offering safe structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary and middle school students in ...Los Angeles. I'm proud to announce that there are SEVEN FREE alternative learning centers and after school program sites in District 9 (see flyer for locations). This City program includes supervised learning spaces, free Internet access, non-contact recreational activities, breakfast, lunch and more. Students must bring their own laptop or tablet computer to participate. Pre-registration is required at www.laparks.org. Safety protocols will be in place and face coverings are required. For more information on additional resources available to local families, call my District Office at (323) 846-2651.

Join me for a conversation with Tyree Boyd-Pates to discuss an #AntiRacistLA on Wednesday at 1pm on Instagram LIVE. REGISTER https://tyree.eventbrite.com

LAUSD grads, you don't have to put your college dreams on hold due to the pandemic. You are strong, resilient, and we support you. It’s not too late to enroll i...n LACCD community college with free tuition through L.A. College Promise. Classes are available online. If you're already enrolled keep going. There are resources available to support you at LetsGoToCollegeCA.org. Applications are due August 31: LACollegePromise.org.

Councilmembers Curren Price and Herb Wesson will announce TODAY plans to introduce a motion on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to rename Figueroa Street from Olympic Boulevard... to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in honor of the basketball great Kobe Bryant, who died last January in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven other victims, and would have turned 42 years old on Sunday, Aug. 23. See more

Figueroa St. will soon be Kobe Bryant Blvd. between Olympic and MLK. Kobe Bryant’s legacy is bigger than basketball. His #MambaMentality inspired all of us to b...e the best version of ourselves. #KobeBryantBlvd will be a reminder to every Angeleno young and old who drives down it that there is no obstacle too big and that with the Mamba mentality, anything is possible. See more

If you don’t believe in climate change, come to California. This is from today. And is just a small part of the nearly 600 fires we are battling this week.

The next City of LA LADOT Official speed hump application window will open September 16 at 8 a.m. PST. The application will close when 450 applications (30 in each council office) have been submitted. Learn more: https://ladot.lacity.org/projec/safety-programs/speed-humps

It’s really not too much to ask.

We promised since the start of COVID-19: City government would keep serving you. In April, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services launched ADAPT to repai...r busy roads while Angelenos stayed safer at home. Crews have completed 123 projects, repaired 277+ lane miles, and are improving our infrastructure. See more

We are extending our cooling centers through Friday to help vulnerable Angelenos stay cool during the heat. Physical distancing, mask wearing and other COVID-19 safety measures are in place. For locations and hours, please go to Emergency.LACity.org/Heat.

We’re hiring! Want to be a part of the South LA Cafe team? We’re looking for local #SouthLA community members for cashiers, baristas, grocery leaders and other ...key roles. . The ideal candidate lives in South Central LA, who has a passion for entrepreneurship + community building + social justice and of course coffee! Ideally an educational or work background in food service and/or food justice. Previously incarcerated peeps are encouraged to apply. If that is you or someone you know please apply TODAY, the first round of applications will close tomorrow at noon. Please note, this is a very fast-paced job with a lot of physical labor, every day will be different and the job requires a high level of emotional intelligence. . APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: . 1. Please email us at [email protected] (no spam please). . 2. Send a resume if you have one and a 3-minute or less introduction video. This can be sent with a Dropbox or Google Drive link. . 3. In this video please tell us about your background, your relevant work or life experience, and WHY South LA Cafe specifically? . #southlacafe #southcentralla #hirelocal #hirepoc #minorityownedbusiness #localbusiness #familyownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #womenownedbusinesses See more

Thanks to everyone who helped make yesterday’s drive-thru food event such a success. Without Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, South La Cafe, St. Marks Lutheran Church + Campus Ministry and all of our AMAZING volunteers, we would not have been able to distribute 300 bags of food to our community. Safely masked, socially distant - and during a heatwave! Thanks to all for helping with this important event! #southla #southlapride

I want to make sure every renter in L.A. knows that eviction protections remain in place in the City of Los Angeles and are not expiring. Though our protections... are staying in place locally, we need our state and federal legislators to take urgent action to extend renter protections and provide financial relief for tenants and landlords across the state and country. For Angelenos who have questions or need help with eviction protections in L.A., you can find information from our City team at Mayor.LA/ZUX730r4scJ or by calling 1-866-557-7368 Monday-Friday. If you need legal assistance, you can find free services at Coronavirus.LACity.org/LARepresents.

Saturday morning!

We are extending relaxed parking enforcement until October 1, making it easier for Angelenos all across our city to stay home whenever possible without being concerned about a ticket.

Lots of options in South LA!

Join us for our Community Committee meeting where the main topic for discussion will be this Saturday’s food distribution event! See here for Zoom link and info: https://nandc.org/docs/34485916-9668.pdf

Were you living on campus and now back at home in @countyofla? MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR MAILING ADDRESS! We’re mailing all registered voters a Vote by Mail ba...llot (beginning Oct. 5) to make sure you have a safe voting option for the November General Election. Check your address, visit LAVote.net. If you need to make an update you can re-register at registertovote.ca.gov #LAvotes #LosAngelesCounty #LACounty #Vote #Vote2020 #Voting #Voting2020 #Election #Elections #Election2020 #Elections2020 #GeneralElection #GeneralElection2020 #RegisterToVote #VoteByMail #VoteByMail2020 #SafeVote #VoteSafe #YourVote #YourVoice @ Los Angeles County, California

Meet our 1st US Postal Service Mail Carrier to be featured, Mr. Edwin Mendez (nominated by President Thryeris Mason). He’s been with the Marvin Gaye Post Office for 7 years and lives in South L.A. If excellent service were a person, it would be Mr. Mendez. He is always ready with a super cheerful, but masked hello! For his daily commitment to delivering every envelope, and every parcel, undamaged, we add Mr. Mendez to our list of local heroes and tip our hats to him!

All registered voters in CA will receive a vote by mail ballot for the November election. You can register to vote, check your registration status, or update your information if you’ve recently moved:

Please join us for our general board meeting (Via Zoom Webinar Teleconferencing) Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 6:30pm. Agenda items will include voting on board vacancies, discussion of a proposed construction at 640-700 W. 27th Street, discussion of a NANDC Food Distribution Partnership with CD 8, NPG requests and much more. Join Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/94384393813 To join via telephone: Dial (888) 475-4499, then enter Webinar ID 943 8439 3813, and press # to join... FULL AGENDA: https://www.nandc.org/docs/34485915-9650.pdf

Join NANDC & Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson's office for our August drive-thru food drive at St. Marks Lutheran Church + Campus Ministry!

Contact tracing helps identify confirmed cases of COVID-19 and who could have been exposed so we can stop the virus in its tracks. Thank you to all of the Library staff and other City employees for your service and helping save lives.

@ladotofficial is extending current relaxed parking enforcement regulations to August 16 to help Los Angeles residents stay safer at home. They have also extend...ed the deadline for paying existing parking fines. While residents are encouraged to pay any existing fines if they are able, there will be no increase in fines for failure to pay. Get the details at ladot.lacity.org/coronavirus.

Join the NANDC team ! We have three board vacancies that will be filled through the appointment process. We hope to fill all of the vacancies at our next General Board meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Those positions are: -Area 2 Representative -Area 3 Representative -USC Community Interest... You can view the responsibilities of each of these positions here: https://www.nandc.org/pd/ECNANDC-Approved-Bylaws-080118.pdf A Candidate's application for appointment seat on the Governing Board shall include: (1) Letter from the applicant describing the value they would add to the community as a member of the governing board, indicating a willingness to serve their designated term, and accepting responsibilities of the office. (2) Petition signed by a minimum of fifteen (15) stakeholders in support of the application. Signatures shall include name, address, and, where possible, e-mail address for each stakeholder. Both documents fulfill the application requirement and are to be submitted to [email protected] no later than 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020.