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LA County Park & Open Space District releases $23 million in grants
Grants are for Youth and Veteran job training programs and better reactional access across Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Thursday, June 2, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) will be launching two Measure A competitive grant programs and release up to $23 million total in funding opportunities for cities, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other eligible entities.
The first cycle of Measure A competitive grant programs awarded $26 million in funding towards capital projects that promote, preserve, and protect parks and open space in February 2022, this second cycle of Measure A competitive grants will award up to $23 million in funding for the expansion and creation of new recreation programs.
This will be a first from RPOSD in almost 30 years of grantmaking. This launch has been highly anticipated due to a previous cancellation of the program forced by unprecedented restrictions introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
- The Youth and Veteran Job Training and Placement for the 2022 cycle consists of up to $10.9 million in Measure A grant funding available for education, skills training (career development), certification, and job placement programs in the field of parks and recreation for youth and veterans across Los Angeles County.
- The Recreation Access program for the 2022 cycle consists of up to $11.1 million in Measure A grant funding available for programs that aim to increase Los Angeles County residents’ accessibility to public lands, park facilities, including education, interpretive services, safety information, transportation, and other activities, especially for those in high and very high need areas.
- RPOSD is partnering with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), to provide an additional $1 million in Metro funding towards the Recreation Access program to fund transit to parks programs and initiatives as well as service improvements that directly connect the communities to high quality park facilities.
Both of the guidelines for the competitive grant programs will release on June 2, 2022, with an application window open from June 20, 2022 through September 29, 2022.
A virtual workshop for the competitive grant programs will be held in June 2022. The collective experience from the pandemic over the past two years highlighted not only the value of parks and trails but also the need for equitable access to open spaces and recreational programs for all.
“Having access to parks and open spaces is essential for physical and emotional well-being. According to the Los Angeles Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, more than half of County residents do not have access to parks within a half mile of their homes and over 52% of County residents live in very high need and high need park communities. With the strong support of the voters of Los Angeles County and the steadfast commitment of the Board of Supervisors, Measure A funding will continue to promote an equity centered approach to create unprecedented access to parks by investing in job training for youth and veterans. We are also very excited to announce the collaboration between RPOSD and Metro and the coordination of Measure A and Measure M to create programming bridges to park access” said Norma Edith García-González, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. “We encourage cities, park agencies, community-based organizations and all eligible organizations to apply for these critical park access programming funds and to attend the upcoming information workshop.”
“Access to competitive grant funding for youth and veteran work training programs is essential to support a successful and transformative Los Angeles County. These funds will help empower marginalized communities and local organizations by focusing on equity-based solutions to deliver innovative programming that will provide skills training and job placement – all while increasing access to green open spaces in park-poor areas,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District Supervisor.
“Funding for programmatic grants is very difficult to find. For two County entities like the RPOSD and Metro to collaborate is exciting and innovative. The ability for applicants to leverage these separate funding sources will be a huge step towards meeting the needs of our communities in accessing parks and applying for funding to provide training and programs that benefit youth and veterans,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair, Holly J. Mitchell, Second District.
“Cities, non-profits, and community organizations, you all bring the great ideas and we will bring the cold hard cash to make it real,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, Third District. “Back in 2016, County voters overwhelmingly approved Measure A to improve local parks. This cycle of grants is specifically designed to train and employ young people and veterans to work in parks and recreation, and to enhance accessibility to public lands and park facilities.”
“Parks are such important parts of our communities. Through the Recreation Access program and this great partnership with Metro, we’re making sure that more of our residents can enjoy them,” said Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Everyone should be able to safely, easily, and affordably access the beautiful green spaces across LA County.”
“By offering this grant opportunity to cities, non-profits and community-based organizations, RPOSD is exemplifying a collaborative approach to creating new recreation programs. I whole heartedly support that approach,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Fifth District. “I anticipate the forthcoming proposals will reflect creativity, innovation and a variety of opportunities to effectively engage youth, veterans and individuals who have accessibility special needs. I look forward to seeing which proposals rise to the top.”
In November 2016, Los Angeles County voters approved the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches measure (Measure A) with nearly 75% of voters approving the annual parcel tax, affirming the importance of parks to Los Angeles County residents. Since the passage of Measure A RPOSD has allocated $360 Million to cities and park development
agencies to help fund new park space, create better access to existing parks, and improve park amenities. These funds also support community jobs across the region, including programs designed for youth and veterans.
For more information on the competitive grant programs and Measure A funding, visit the RPOSD website at rposd.lacounty.gov.
About Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
Since its inception in 1992, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants to cities, County departments, state and local agencies and community-based organizations for
projects to improve and rehabilitate our parks, recreational facilities, trails, and open space lands. Our grants have and will continue to make life better in Los Angeles County by building stronger and safer neighborhoods, enriching recreational experiences, advocating equitable access to parks and open spaces, and preserving our natural spaces for this
and future generations.
By empowering initiatives that create, maintain, and improve our open spaces, RPOSD can help ensure that everyone in the Los Angeles County region benefits from all that parks have to offer. This is all possible thanks to the support from the people of Los Angeles County.
About Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation manages 183 parks and operates a network of 70,079 acres of parkland, 475 sports amenities such as futsal, basketball, tennis, lawn bowling and multipurpose fields, 42 swimming pools, 15 wildlife sanctuaries, 10 nature centers that serve as a refuge for over 200 animals, 14 lakes – 3 of which are boating and swimming lakes, 5 equestrians centers, more than 210 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the largest municipal golf system in the nation, consisting of 20 golf courses.
The department also maintains four botanical centers: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns and operates the iconic Hollywood Bowl and John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, which are jointly managed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources.
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LGBTQ+ voter education town hall held tonight in Los Angeles
Unique Women’s Coalition, Equality California and FLUX host discussion on upcoming election.
The Unique Women’s Coalition, Equality California and FLUX, a national division of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, will host their second annual voter education town hall today at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center in Los Angeles from 7PM to 9PM tonight.
The organizations will present and discuss ballot propositions and measures that will appear on the November ballot and that affect the LGBTQ+ community in this part of the town hall series titled ‘The Issues.’
“The trans and nonbinary community is taking its seat at the table, and we are taking the time and space to be informed and prepare the voter base,” said Queen Victoria Ortega, international president of FLUX.
The town hall will feature conversations through a Q&A followed by a reception for program participants, organizational partners and LGBTQ+ city and county officials.
There will later be a third town hall before the election and The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center will also become a voting location for anyone who feels like they need a safe space to vote, regardless of what voting district they are a part of.
“Our community is really asking for a place to talk about what all of this actually means because although we live in a blue sphere, housing and other forms of discrimination are still a very real threat,” said Scottie Jeanette Madden, director of advocacy at The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
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Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues for the Spring 2023 are back!
LOS ANGELES – As the world gets a little warmer and we settle into the Spring season, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the return of our Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues for the Spring 2023 season.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ARE BACK!
Sign up for our Spring Sports Leagues, Coming to an LA County Parks Near You!
REGISTER FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES TODAY!
YOUTH BASEBALL
Baseball season is right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to sign up your young athletes for our Youth Baseball Leagues! Our Baseball Leagues will provide an emphasis on learning fundamentals of Baseball, skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. League will run for 10 weeks and consist of one weekday practice and one game every Saturday. Game score and league standing will be kept. Rules will be enforced. Registration fee will include uniform, award, and umpire. Qualifying teams will advance and participate in the playoffs.
Divisions & Dates:
D3-D6: April 15 – June 12
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING PARKS
Divisions 3 – 6
NORTH AGENCY
Castaic Sports Complex: 31230 N. Castaic Rd., Castaic 91384 | (661) 775 8865
George Lane Park: 5520 W. Avenue, L-8, Quartz Hill, 93534 | (661) 722 7780
Jackie Robinson Park: 8773 E. Avenue R, Littlerock, 93543 | (661) 944 2880
Stephen Sorensen Park: 16801 E. Avenue P, Lake Los Angeles, 93591 | (661) 264 1249
El Cariso: 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, 91342 | (818) 367 5043
Loma Alta: 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, 91001 | (626) 398 5451
Pearblossom Park: 33922 North 121st St East, Pearblossom, 93553 | (661) 944 2988
Val Verde Park: 30300 Arlington St Castaic, 91384 | (661) 257 4014
EAST AGENCY
Arcadia Park: 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia 91006 | (626) 821 4619
Allen Martin Park: 14830 E. Giordano St. La Puente 91744 | (626) 918 5263
Bassett Park: 510 Vineland Ave. Bassett | (626) 333 0959
Charter Oak Park: 20261 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, 91723 | (626) 339 0411
Dalton Park: 18867 E. Armstead St., Azusa, 91702 | (626) 852 1491
Manzanita Park: 1747 S. Kwis Ave., Hacienda Heights, 91745 | (626) 336 6246
Pathfinder Park: 18150 Pathfinder Rd., Rowland Heights, 91748 (562) 690 0933
Pamela Park: 2236 Goodall Ave. Duarte, 91010 | (626) 357 1619
Rimgrove Park: 747 North Rimgrove Dr. La Puente 91744 | (626) 330 8798
Rowland Heights Park: 1500 Banida Ave. Rowland Heights, 91748 | (626) 912 6774
San Angelo Park: 245 S. San Angelo Ave. La Puente 91746 | (626) 333 6162
Sunshine Park: 515 S. Deepmead Ave. La Puente, 91744 | (626) 854 5559
Steinmetz Park: 1545 S. Stimson Ave. Hacienda Heights, 91748 | (626) 855 5383
Valleydale Park: 5225 N. Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 – (626) 334-8020
SOUTH AGENCY
Amigo Park: 5700 Juarez Ave. Whittier, 90606 | (562) 908-4702
La Mirada Park: 13701 South Adelfa Ave. La Mirada, 90638 | (562) 902-5645
Mayberry Park: 13201 East Meyer Rd, Whittier, 90605 | (562) 944-9727
Sorenson Park: 11419 Rosehedge Dr. Whittier, 90606 | (562) 908-7763
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Girl’s Softball League will provide an emphasis on learning fundamentals of Softball, skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. League will run for 10 weeks and consist of one weekday practice and one game every Saturday. Game score and league standing will be kept. Softball rules will be enforced. Registration fee will include uniform, award, and umpire. Qualifying teams will be advance and participate in the playoffs.
Divisions & Dates
D3 – D6: April 15 – June 12
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING PARKS
DIVISIONS 3 – 6
NORTH AGENCY
George Lane Park: 5520 W. Avenue, L-8, Quartz Hill, 93534 | (661) 722 7780
Jackie Robinson Park: 8773 E. Avenue R, Littlerock, 93543 | (661) 944 2880
Stephen Sorensen Park: 16801 E. Avenue P, Lake Los Angeles, 93591 | (661) 264 1249
El Cariso: 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, 91342 | (818) 367 5043
Loma Alta: 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, 91001 | (626) 398 5451
Pearblossom Park: 33922 North 121st St East, Pearblossom, 93553 | (661) 944 2988
Val Verde Park: 30300 Arlington St Castaic, 91384 | (661) 257 4014
EAST AGENCY
Arcadia Park: 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia 91006 | (626) 821 4619
Allen Martin Park: 14830 E. Giordano St. La Puente 91744 | (626) 918 5263
Bassett Park: 510 Vineland Ave. Bassett | (626) 333 0959
Charter Oak Park: 20261 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, 91723 | (626) 339 0411
Dalton Park: 18867 E. Armstead St., Azusa, 91702 | (626) 852 1491
Manzanita Park: 1747 S. Kwis Ave., Hacienda Heights, 91745 | (626) 336 6246
Pathfinder Park: 18150 Pathfinder Rd., Rowland Heights, 91748 (562) 690 0933
Pamela Park: 2236 Goodall Ave. Duarte, 91010 | (626) 357 1619
Rimgrove Park: 747 North Rimgrove Dr. La Puente 91744 | (626) 330 8798
Rowland Heights Park: 1500 Banida Ave. Rowland Heights, 91748 | (626) 912 6774
San Angelo Park: 245 S. San Angelo Ave. La Puente 91746 | (626) 333 6162
Sunshine Park: 515 S. Deepmead Ave. La Puente, 91744 | (626) 854 5559
Steinmetz Park: 1545 S. Stimson Ave. Hacienda Heights, 91748 | (626) 855 5383
Valleydale Park: 5225 N. Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 | (626) 334 8020
SOUTH AGENCY
Adventure Park: 10130 Gunn Ave. Whittier, CA – (562) 698 7645
Amigo Park: 5700 Juarez Ave. Whittier, 90606 | (562) 908 4702
Mayberry Park: 13201 East Meyer Rd, Whittier, 90605 | (562) 944 9727
Sorenson Park: 11419 Rosehedge Dr. Whittier, 90606 | (562) 908 7763
DODGERS DREAMTEAM BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Through an exciting partnership with the Dodgers Foundation, Dodgers Dreamteam (formerly Dodgers RBI) brings the sport of Baseball and Softball at a lower price! The goal of DDT is to provide an inclusive, barrier-free sports-based youth development program for communities that have historically been left out of consideration.
Divisions & Dates:
April 15 – June 12
Divisions 3 – 6
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING PARKS
EAST AGENCY
Belvedere Park: 4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, 90022 | (323) 260 2342
Obregon Park: 4021 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90063 | (323) 260 2344
Salazar Park: 3864 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, 90023 | (323) 260 2330
Saybrook Park: 6250 E. Northside Dr. Los Angeles, 90022 | (323) 724 8546
SOUTH AGENCY
Alondra Park: 3850 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd. Lawndale, 90260 | (310) 217-8366
Athens Park: 12603 S. Broadway Los Angeles, 90061 | (323) 241 6700
Bethune Park: 1244 E. 61st St. Los Angeles, 90001 | (323) 846 1895
Bodger Park: 14900 S. Yukon Ave. Hawthorne, 90250 | (310) 676 2085
Campanella Park: 14812 S Stanford Ave, Compton, 90220 | (310) 603 3720
Carver Park: 1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, 90059 | (323) 357 3030
Del Aire Park: 12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne, 90251 | (310) 643 4976
Helen Keller Park: 12521 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, 90044 | (323) 241-6702
Lennox Park: 10828 Condon Ave, Lennox, 90304 | (310) 419 6712
Mona Park: 2291 E 121st St, Compton, 90222 | (310) 603 3729
Franklin D. Roosevelt Park 7600 Graham Ave. Los Angeles, 90001 | (323) 586 5888
Ted Watkins Park: 1335 E 103rd St Los Angeles, 90002 | (323) 357 3032
Victoria Park: 419 M.L.K. Jr. St, Carson, 90746 | (310) 217 8370
REGISTER NOW!
For questions, contact LA County Parks at [email protected] or (626) 588-5364.
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New on the County Channel
Volunteers fanned out across the region for the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The point-in-time count enumerates the number of unsheltered people living on the streets and in cars to inform the deployment of resources and services needed to move people indoors.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
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Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest
SEEKING YOUNG ARTISTS!
Your child’s artwork could win a $100 gift card and be displayed on beach trash barrels this summer!
For a chance to win, 3rd–5th graders in LA County are encouraged to enter the CAN THE TRASH! Clean Beach Poster Contest.
Find details below:
Extended Deadline: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Open to 3rd–5th graders in LA County
- 15 winners will be selected
- $100 gift card to all winners!
- More at beaches.lacounty.gov/postercontest
- HURRY! All entries are due February 14, 2023!
Enter Now!
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State of Emergency on Homelessness: Our Missions
Los Angeles County is mounting an urgent and strategic response to the declaration of a state of emergency on homelessness, focusing initially on three key missions:
- Reducing encampments to bring unsheltered people indoors
- Increasing interim and permanent housing placements
- Ramping up mental health and substance use disorder services for people experiencing homelessness
To support these missions, the Board of Supervisors yesterday (Feb. 7, 2023) approved a record $609.7 million budget for the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative for fiscal year 2023-24, the largest investment in any given year to date to prevent and address homelessness. They also approved an additional $76.9 million to expand housing and services that the County provides in collaboration with local cities, as well as for innovative new programs.
Creative Recovery LA Application Workshops Available
Join the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Community Partners to learn how to apply to Creative Recovery LA, a new grant program created to address pandemic impacts on the nonprofit arts sector.
Through this new initiative the Department of Arts and Culture will award over $26 million in American Rescue Plan funds to deliver financial relief and recovery to the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Arts and Culture is partnering with LA County Libraries to host in person workshops.
Workshops will include information about the program, guidelines, eligibility requirements, and tips on submitting strong proposals—everything 501c3 nonprofit and Model A fiscally sponsored organizations will need to prepare to apply online when the application is open through February 15, 2023.
#FoodEquityLA
We’re setting the table for our neighbors struggling with hunger. The Board of Supervisors just adopted an action plan to address food insecurity, which affected more than 2 million County residents in 2022. First step is designing a new Office for Food Equity and identifying how to best implement the plan, from streamlining benefit enrollment to creating food-as-medicine programs.
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Family Storytime – Decorate a West African mask and Egyptian Collar Necklace
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with LA County Library! Join us for a story time celebrating African American and Black History Month. Learn about traditions of the African diaspora with stories, songs, and dance. Decorate a West African mask and Egyptian collar necklace. To register for this event, click here.
Find more events hosted by LA County Library here.
A Healing Space
LA County invites you to A Healing Space: Well Being, Creative Expression & Connection as Acts of Resistance on Friday, February 19, 2023. Join us for food, music, social services, mental health support, art, healing circles, dance classes, benefits enrollment, animal emotional support, poetry, expungement, kids activities, pet adoption and much more.
Learn more by visiting jcod.lacounty.gov/event/a-healing-space/.
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Work where you play! Apply for the Youth @ Work Program today!
Key programs that Youth Workers will be eligible to work this season include Spring Parks After Dark & Every Body Plays after school program
LOS ANGELES – LA County Parks is HIRING! This Spring, we are looking to employ our local LA County Youth with an excellent entry level job that pays more than minimum wage ($16.04) and allows them to work at their local LA County Park.
Our Youth @ Work employees assist in leading recreational activities for persons of all ages, helping support event setup and takedown, and interacting with the public.
Key programs that Youth Workers will be eligible to work this season include Spring Parks After Dark (PAD) and the Every Body Plays after school program. Spring PAD is set to be held this Spring Break season (March 23 – April 8) and will be featured at 34 LA County Parks from 6 – 10pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. Youth @ Work employees are also able to work during the Every Body Plays program, which runs from 2:30 – 5:30pm Monday through Friday at 58 LA County Parks until May 26.
Prospective applicants can apply today at https://bit.ly/40DwWBP.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be ages 14 -24
- Posses a current work PERMIT (for those 17 years old and younger)
- Have the right to work documents
- Be a current resident of LA County
APPLY TODAY!
All those interested are encouraged to apply today! Youth workers will learn how to lead programs and build customer service skills while making a difference in their local communities! For more information, join us at one of our upcoming outreach events this month!
Friday, February 17 (5-7pm)
Saturday, February 18 (12-2pm)
- Adventure Park
- Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
- Stephen Sorensen Park
- Belvedere Park
- San Angelo Park
- Ted Watkins Park
APPLY TODAY!
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New on the LA County Channel
You can watch on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here
The County of Los Angeles and its partners are making a difference in the lives of people like Eric who has left prison behind and gone from homeless to housed.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
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Deadline Extension: Childcare Providers Recovery Grants
Are you a childcare provider located in Los Angeles County recovering from the pandemic? Grants starting at $15,000 are available to assist. Visit our lacountycprgrant.submittable.com to see how you can qualify.
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Creative Recovery LA Application Workshops Available
Join the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Community Partners to learn how to apply to Creative Recovery LA, a new grant program created to address pandemic impacts on the nonprofit arts sector. Through this new initiative the Department of Arts and Culture will award over $26 million in American Rescue Plan funds to deliver financial relief and recovery to the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Arts and Culture is partnering with LA County Libraries to host in person workshops. Workshops will include information about the program, guidelines, eligibility requirements, and tips on submitting strong proposals—everything 501c3 nonprofit and Model A fiscally sponsored organizations will need to prepare to apply online when the application is open through February 15, 2023.
Mental Health Resources for those Impacted by Recent Mass Shooting Incidents
If you or your loved ones are experiencing mental health distress related to the mass shooting incidents at Monterey Park, Goshen, Oakland, and Half Moon Bay, do not hesitate to ask for help. 24/7 support and resources are available through our Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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MVA Honors African-American Military History Month
Join the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs for an African-American Military History event on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 from 10am-1pm. Register for this event by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Learn N Make: African American and Black History Month Event
Celebrate African American and Black History Month with LA County Library! February spotlights African Americans. Learn about how African American and Black History Month is celebrated and what current Black leaders are making waves today.
The first in a series of events honoring Black History Month is today! The Learn N Make African American and Black History Month event is today from 3-4pm at Graham Library. To register for this event, click here.
Find more events hosted by LA County Library here.
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Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Vasquez
Star Party at Griffith Park Observatory.
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New on the LA County Channel
You can watch on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here
It’s been 50 years since Alycia Hernandez, then two years old, fell into a shaft while playing with her brother. For the firefighters who rescued her that day, the passage of time has not erased memories of the heroic struggle to bring her to safety.
Did you know LA County has a weekly news magazine that takes viewers behind the scenes to showcase people and programs making a difference in Los Angeles County and its communities?
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
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Volunteer for LAHSA Homeless Count
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors. The Count is coming up, taking place January 24-26, 2023. To join, please visit www.theycountwillyou.org/.
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Get Vaccinated at Home
If you or a loved one have difficulty leaving the home to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you can request in-home vaccination by calling 2-1-1 or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Vaccine Call Center at 833-540-0473 (8am-8:30pm; 7 days a week).
Residents can also fill out the online request form (multiple language options available) or visit ph.lacounty.gov/vaxathome for more information. Referrals from caregivers, loved ones, organizations, agencies, providers (among others) are welcome. All doses are available for eligible individuals ages 6 months and older at no cost.
The Fall 2022 booster is also available for eligible individuals. Other family members or caregivers can be vaccinated during the same visit. For resources related to paratransit and free rides for vaccination, call the Public Health Vaccine Call Center or visit the How To Get Vaccinated page.
CalFresh Market Match Program
There are over 30 farmers’ markets in L.A. County where you can shop with CalFresh AND get between $10-$15 worth of market match vouchers to buy even more fresh and healthy produce. To find your local Certified Farmers’ Market, visit Farmers’ Market Finder by the Ecology Center and enter your zip code in the search bar.
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Lifeguard Ready Training
LA County Beaches and Harbor Lifeguard Ready Training prepares youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 with the skills necessary to become a Los Angeles County Swimming Pool Lifeguard. Swimmers of all abilities welcome. Sign up today at one of our nine training facilities located throughout LA County. The LRT program will provide participants with all the equipment necessary to complete the program.
For more information, visit: parks.lacounty.gov/lrt
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Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Vasquez
Los Angeles based fabric artist, London Kay, is installing the one of a kind “yarnbomb” at Westminster Avenue Elementary School.
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New on the LA County Channel
You can watch on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here
The County of Los Angeles and its partners are making a difference in the lives of people like Amalia who has gone from homeless to housed.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
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Happy Mew and Lunar Year
Adoption fees are waived for cats and rabbits all throughout January 2023. For cats, this also includes microchips and vaccinations. It does not include licenses, pain meds, spay/neuter, or trust deposits. For rabbits, this includes microchips, spay/neuter, and vaccinations. It does not include licenses, pain meds, or trust deposits.
You can visit during public hours (2pm-7pm Wed, 2pm-5pm all other days) or schedule an appointment here.
View all of our amazing animals currently available for adoption here!
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Creative Recovery LA
The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is launching Creative Recovery LA!
Creative Recovery LA is a new grant initiative to address pandemic impacts on the arts and the creative economy, one of the most economically significant and hardest-hit sectors, while leveraging the unique capacity of arts and culture to catalyze our region’s economic recovery, civic connectivity, and community wellbeing. Through this initiative the Department of Arts and Culture will award over $26 million in American Rescue Plan funds to deliver financial relief and recovery to the LA County nonprofit arts and culture sector.
Creative Recovery LA includes five grant opportunities:
- Arts Relief and Recovery Grant
- Creative Works and Jobs for Artists Grant
- Reopening Culture, Tourism, and Marketing Grant
- Creative Career Pathways for Youth Grant
- Arts for Justice-Involved Youth Grant
Applications open January 18th, 2023. For more information on eligibility click here. For Creative Recovery application guidelines, workshops, and the online application portal, visit Community Partners’ webpage.
Delete the Divide: Youth Internships & Job Training
The Youth Internships & Job Training initiative helps young LA County residents explore opportunities in computer and information technology industries and prepares them with the skills and networks they need to pursue a career in those fields. The initiative provides members direct access to job opportunities, mentorships, and hundreds of training courses offered through our partners.
For more information, visit: deletethedivide.org/youth-internships-job-training.
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Car Seat Safety Workshop
Antelope Valley Wellness Community is hosting a NO-COST Car Seat Safety Workshop!
This no-cost class, taught by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will cover current California laws regarding restraining children in the car. Each type of seat will be reviewed (from infant seats to booster seats) to help parents/caregivers choose the appropriate seat for their child. How to use and correctly install different types of seats using vehicle safety belts and LATCH system will be explained and practiced!
Information:
Friday, January 20th, 2023
2:00pm-3:00pm
Antelope Valley Wellness Community
335-B East Ave K-6, Lancaster CA 93535
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Delete the Divide laptop giveaway event at East Los Angeles Library.
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LA County Close-Up: New on the County Channel
New on the County Channel, In Case You Missed It, At Your Service; You can watch stories on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems
New on the County Channel
Take a look back at some of this year’s most impactful stories.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
In Case You Missed It
Celebrate Safely
LA County Department of Public Health reminds you to take precautions as you prepare for holiday festivities. Headed to a Holiday Party? Get tested before the event and stay home if you’re sick.
For more resources, visit publichealth.lacounty.gov.
At Your Service
DPSS District Offices Are Now Safe Youth Zones
If you, or a youth you know, needs help to get away from an abusive situation that involves human trafficking, exploitation, or abuse, just step inside any DPSS office for immediate assistance from trained DPSS Safe Youth Zone Liaisons. Look for the Safe Youth Zone signs outside DPSS offices. Click here for a list of DPSS offices.
Out and About
New Year’s Eve with Marina del Rey
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 in Marina del Rey with a Glow Party & Fireworks Show!
For more information, visit beaches.lacounty.gov/.
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LA County Close-Up: New on the County Channel
New on the County Channel, In Case You Missed It, At Your Service; You can watch stories on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems
New on the County Channel
Meet Kipp, who is using the Breathe program to further her business! Breathe is a guaranteed income pilot program that provides 1,000 county residents some breathing room with $1000 a month for three years to help establish financial stability. For those enrolled, it’s more than a check; it’s a path forward that’s changing lives.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
In Case You Missed It
Public Health Asks Residents to Mask, Get Boosted
Increased transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County means there is a higher likelihood of catching COVID during routine activities, such as grocery shopping, eating out at restaurants, running errands, or attending a concert or large holiday party. Los Angeles County moved into the CDC High Community Level last week, prompting Public Health officials to ask all residents to layer in sensible health protections including indoor masking and getting vaccinated and boosted.
One of the most effective ways to reduce COVID-19 transmission, along with transmission of other respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV, is to wear well-fitted, high-filtration masks indoors. Everyone ages 2 and older is asked to wear a mask in indoor public spaces, such as transit, retail, event venues, schools, and worksites when around others.
A wide range of data and dashboards on COVID-19 from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are available on the Public Health website at publichealth.lacounty.gov.
At Your Service
#FoodEquityLA
We’re turning the tables on food insecurity in LA County! More than 70 community-based organizations and 100 food-system experts have just released an ambitious blueprint for fixing LAC’s broken food system: lacountyfoodequityroundtable.org
Out and About
Winter Events with Beaches & Harbor
The Department of Beaches and Harbors has several fun activities lined up through this winter season. Whether it’s a stroll through the Marina Lights, catching the holiday boat parade or ringing in the new year – there’s lots to do!
To learn more about upcoming events, click here.
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Free toy giveaway hosted by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
Hundreds of families will be invited to receive free toys to help celebrate the holidays. Additionally, there will be a DJ & a Santa on-site
LOS ANGELES – Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) announced Thursday that he and his staff will be hosting a free toy holiday giveaway at the Boys & Girls club gym at Estrada Courts in Boyle Heights.
Hundreds of families will be invited to receive free toys to help celebrate the holidays. Additionally, there will be a photo booth, a DJ and a Santa on-site. Other organizations coordinating the toy giveaway include the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). One toy will be given per child and each child must be present to receive each toy.
The Boyle Heights community and the surrounding areas are on the road to recovery after the worst of the economic downturn, many families are still unable to afford toys for their children for the holidays.
The toy giveaway will help bring the holiday spirit to these families which is important because during the last two holiday seasons, Boyle Heights was hit extremely hard by COVID-19.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 17
Event: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE:
Boys & Girls Club of Estrada Courts
3232 Estrada Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Parking:
Parking lot next to the gym.