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Holiday Save the Date 2024

Holiday Save the Date 2024

December 2024

Stetson Ranch

Sunday, November 17, 2024 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Partners with the Los Angeles Fire Department to Launch Wildland Hand Crews – Now Accepting Applications

Los Angeles, CA – For the first time ever the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will be hiring Wildland Hands…

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Oct 9

Thank you to Goodwill Southern California, Los Angeles Mission College, and the City’s Economic and Workforce Development Department for making the new WorkSource Center at LA Mission College a reality in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. This center will provide job training, employment opportunities, career counseling, and more. It will bring much-needed resources to our community and students, helping residents develop skills and connect with local employers.

I’m proud to be part of this milestone and excited for the positive impact it will bring to our region. Let’s continue working together to support our community’s future, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

#economic #careers #resources #workforce #worksourcecenter #northeastsfv #lamissioncollege #losangeles #SFV

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Oct 8

I created Operation Bright S.P.O.T (OBS) to supplement existing city resources to beautify commercial corridors in our community and to respond quickly to blight. OBS recently removed overgrown weeds and vegetation in the Mission Hills area significantly beautifying our communities.

If you would like to recommend a location in Council District 7 for OBS to remove tree stumps, litter or overgrown weeds/vegetation or power wash sidewalks, please call my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#OperationBrightSPOT #OBS #TeamMRod #CD7 #SanFernandoValley #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

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Oct 8

The Sylmar DASH line opened in Fall 2021 and since then has provided service to over 360,000 individuals. When I first took office, I made a commitment to address Sylmar resident concerns regarding traffic congestion and lack of accessible transportation options for students at LA Mission College. In 2018, I secured $200,000 for a study to evaluate the feasibility of launching a hyper-local approach to public transportation options for residents of the 7th Council District. This resulted in the Sylmar DASH Route, connecting residents of our District more than ever before.

I am now working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to launch a Pacoima DASH route and encourage you to share your input at: bit.ly/pacoimaDASH

#publictransportation #dash #metro #missioncollege #cd7

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Oct 7

I recently joined LA Mission College students to enjoy some pizza and present a certificate to recognize Winzza Pizza for their success and contribution to our community. Continuing to support restaurants and small businesses in Council District 7 strengthens our community and ensures their continued success. Winzza makes delicious, unique and healthy pizzas for all to enjoy. Thank you John Semirdzhyan, owner of Winzza, for your dedication to providing quality food in Sylmar for over 10 years.

@winzzala #smallbusinesses #local #pizza #sylmar #cd7

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Oct 7

In collaboration with West Valley Homes, YES and our city departments, we permanently removed an RV on Valmont and Valaho Streets in Tujunga and housed two individuals. This was part of my RV to Home Program which launched in 2021 and has housed 148 individuals and removed 103 RVs from city streets in Council District 7.

Keeping our community clean is a shared responsibility, please report any any RV issues by contacting my offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287 or by emailing councilmember.rodriguez@lacity.org.

@lacitysan @ladotofficial #illegaldumping #rvremoval #cd7 #fighttheblight

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Oct 6

I was honored to recognize Evelyn Serrano with the 2024 Pioneer Women Award representing Council District 7. Evelyn is an accomplished artist, educator, and community leader who has made a profound impact through her work at the intersection of creative placemaking, activism, and land stewardship. As co-founder of Sunland-Tujunga Forward, she leads efforts to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, organizing events such as an annual Pride Festival and Indigenous Peoples Day.

It was a joy to celebrate Evelyn. Her leadership and service embody the spirit of this award, and her contributions to our community will leave a lasting legacy.

@sunlandtujungaforward #pioneerwoman #sunlandtujunga #cd7 #teammrod

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Oct 5

I created Operation Bright S.P.O.T (OBS) to supplement existing city resources to beautify commercial corridors in our community and to respond quickly to blight. OBS recently removed overgrown weeds and vegetation in the Lake View Terrace neighborhood, significantly beautifying our communities.

If you would like to recommend a location in Council District 7 for OBS to remove tree stumps, litter or overgrown weeds/vegetation or power wash sidewalks, please call my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#OperationBrightSPOT #OBS #TeamMRod #CD7 #SanFernandoValley #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

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Oct 5

I share the frustrations and concerns of residents regarding the health and safety hazards RVs pose in our neighborhoods. It’s why my team partnered with LA Sanitation and LADOT to remove an abandoned RV from the Sylmar community. Working together, we can have cleaner, safer neighborhoods.

It is important to report abandoned RVs to any of my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287 or by emailing details to Councilmember.Rodriguez@lacity.org.

#rvremovals #CD7 #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga

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Oct 5

Join us for our FREE 8th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration!
Acompáñenos a nuestra GRATUITA Celebración Anual del Día de los Muertos!

When/Cuándo: Sunday/Domingo, October 27, 2024, 12 PM-8 PM
Where/Dónde: Pacoima City Hall
13520 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331

It’s a fun-filled day to celebrate our Latino heritage and honor loved ones who have passed. Enjoy beautiful altars, a catrina contest, food trucks, vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and our musical headliner, the Sonora Show!
Let’s come together to celebrate and remember our loved ones!
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¡Disfrutemos de un día lleno de diversión para celebrar nuestra herencia latina y honrar a nuestros seres queridos que han partido! Habrá altares, concurso de catrinas, camiones de comida, vendedores, música en vivo, actividades para niños y nuestro acto principal musical, The Sonora Show.

¡Acompanenos para celebrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos!

@valleyculturalf @lacitysan @ladwp1 @chartercommunicationsltd @att @tutorperini @republic_services @iconcdc @discoverycubela #ddlm #diadelosmuertos #pacoima #cd7 #community #FREE

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Oct 4

@lapdhq #lapd #losangeles #police #chiefofpolice #chairofpublicsafety

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Oct 3

Today, October 3, is Latina Equal Pay Day, an important day to highlight the pay gap. In 2023, Latinas continued to face the pay gap that is, on average, an abysmal 51 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. Latinas are one of the fastest growing, most powerful groups in the United States. Yet, for the first time in 20 years, the wage gap has widened for Latina workers.

Latinas are overrepresented in industries that are underpaid and often lack basic workplace protections. Farmworkers, domestic workers, immigrant, migrant, seasonal, and part-time workers continue to be left out of critical employment protections. Until the women who perform some of the most essential jobs are able to achieve economic security, our economy and communities will not be as strong as they possibly can be.

This is why I will continue to speak out this #LatinaEqualPay Day. We must unite to address glaring injustice in the workforce impacting Latina workers.
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Hoy, 3 de octubre, es el Día de la Igualdad Salarial para las Latinas, un día crucial para que se cierre la brecha salarial. En 2023, las latinas siguen enfrentándose a la brecha salarial que es, de media, de unos abismales 51 centavos por cada dólar pagado a los hombres blancos no hispanos. Las latinas son uno de los grupos de mayor crecimiento y poder en los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, por primera vez en 20 años, la brecha salarial ha aumentado para las trabajadoras latinas.

Las latinas están sobrerrepresentadas en sectores mal pagados y que faltan protecciones laborales básicas. Las trabajadoras agrícolas, las empleadas domésticas, las inmigrantes, las trabajadoras temporeras y las trabajadoras de tiempo parcial siguen quedando al margen de las protecciones laborales fundamentales. Hasta que las mujeres que desempeñan algunos de los trabajos más esenciales no puedan alcanzar la seguridad económica, nuestra economía y nuestras comunidades no serán todo lo fuertes que podrían ser.

Por eso seguiré alzando la voz en este #LatinaEqualPayDay. Debemos unirnos para hacer frente a la injusticia en el sector laboral que afecta a las trabajadoras latinas.

#LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #latinas #latinasinpolitics

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Oct 2

¡Felicidades Presidenta, Claudia Sheinbaum!

Being in Mexico City today and celebrating the inauguration of Mexico’s first female president was truly inspirational! This is not just a victory for women and Latinas but for everyone who believes in progress and the importance of diverse voices in leadership.

I am truly honored to be witness to this historic moment and knew President Sheinbaum was going to continue to be an impactful leader after meeting with her during her tenure as Mayor of Mexico City. Then and now we will continue to partner to tackle the pressing issues facing our cities. I look forward to seeing the impact of her leadership as the President of Mexico. Mama. Abuela. Cientifica. Presidenta! Felicidades!
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Estar hoy en la Ciudad de México y celebrar la inauguración de la primera presidenta de México fue verdaderamente inspirador. ¡Este no es solo un triunfo para las mujeres y las latinas, sino para todos aquellos que creen en el progreso y en la importancia de tener voces diversas en los puestos de liderazgo!

Me siento honrada de ser parte de este momento histórico y siempre supe que la presidenta Sheinbaum continuaría liderando después de conectarme con ella durante su tiempo como alcaldesa de la Ciudad de México. Entonces y ahora, seguiremos colaborando para abordar los desafíos urgentes que enfrentan nuestras ciudades. Espero ver el impacto de su liderazgo como presidenta de México.

#cdmx #womeninleadership #proudlatinas #mexico

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Oct 1

If you are a corner store, neighborhood market, restaurant, grocery store, or café that serves healthy food in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, you may be eligible for a $25,000 Good Food Zones Micro Grant!

This is an initiative I supported, in partnership with the Los Angeles Food Policy Council and it builds upon my work to support small businesses and restaurants in Council District 7. I encourage all eligible businesses to take advantage of this program.

To be eligible, businesses must meet these requirements:
1. Must be a for-profit food-centered business such as a corner store, neighborhood market, restaurant, café, or grocery store.
2. Must be located within a designated Good Food Zone.
3. Must have actively been in business on or before March 1, 2020.
4. Annual revenue cannot exceed $1 million.

Apply by October 14. To learn more visit goodfoodla.org/good-food-zones

@lagoodfood @laewdd #goodfoodzone #grants #microgrants #smallbusinesses

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Sep 30

I created Operation Bright S.P.O.T (OBS) to supplement existing city resources to beautify commercial corridors in our community and to respond quickly to blight. This program also removes tree stumps in residential areas and power washes sidewalks near business corridors. OBS recently removed tree stumps in the Mission Hills area and power washed sidewalks in the Pacoima area, improving the area for small businesses and pedestrians and beautifying our communities.

These tree stumps and sidewalks were identified and reported thanks to dedicated community members. If you would like to recommend a location in Council District 7 for OBS to remove tree stumps, litter or overgrown weeds/vegetation or power wash sidewalks, please call my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#OperationBrightSPOT #OBS #TeamMRod #CD7 #SanFernandoValley #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

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Sep 28

I share the frustrations and concerns of residents regarding the health and safety hazards RVs pose in our neighborhoods. My team partnered with LA Sanitation and LADOT to remove an abandoned RV from the Sylmar community. Reporting neighborhood blight promptly is crucial, as it allows for a faster response, discouraging further deterioration. Working together, we can have cleaner, safer neighborhoods.

It is important to report abandoned RVs to any of my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287 or by emailing details to: Councilmember.Rodriguez@lacity.org

#rvremovals #CD7 #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

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Sep 28

In partnership with the Pacoima Little League we are hosting UCLA’s annual volunteer day where hundreds of new freshmen and transfer students lead a service project. Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 9 AM-12 PM to beautify our local Pacoima and Lake View Terrace neighborhoods.

#teammrod #communitycleanup #cleanup #pacoima #lakeviewterrace #northhills #cd7

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Sep 28

Join us for our FREE 8th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12 PM to 8 PM at Pacoima City Hall. This family-friendly event gives us a chance to honor our loved ones who have passed and to celebrate our Latino heritage. The event will feature beautiful community altars, a catrina contest, delicious food trucks, vendors, live music, special performances, art, kids’ activities, and so much more including our musical headliner, the Sonora Show!

We invite all community members who have lost a loved one to submit a photo for display at the virtual Dia de los Muertos altar at Pacoima City Hall. Scan the QR Code or visit: bit.ly/DDLM2024 to submit the photo of your loved one to the altar.

Let’s come together to celebrate and to remember our loved ones.
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Acompáñenos para nuestra GRATUITA Celebración Anual del Día de los Muertos el domingo 27 de octubre de 2024, de 12 PM. a 8 PM. en Pacoima City Hall. Este evento familiar nos presenta la oportunidad de honrar a nuestros seres queridos que han partido y para celebrar nuestra herencia latina. El evento estará lleno de hermosos altares comunitarios, concurso de catrinas, deliciosos camiones de comida, vendedores, música en vivo, espectáculos especiales, arte, actividades para niños !Y mucho más, incluyendo a nuestro acto principal musical, The Sonora Show!

Invitamos a todos los miembros de la comunidad que han perdido a un ser querido a enviar una foto para exhibirla en el altar virtual del Día de los Muertos en Pacoima City Hall. Escanea el código QR o visita bit.ly/DDLM2024 para enviar la foto de tu ser querido al altar.

¡Juntémonos para celebrar y para recordar a nuestros seres queridos!

@valleyculturalf @lacitysan @ladwp1 @chartercommunicationsltd @att @tutorperini @republic_services @iconcdc @discoverycubela #ddlm #diadelosmuertos #pacoima #cd7 #community #FREE

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Sep 27

Recently, my team joined the North Valley Joint Neighborhood Council meeting to connect with community members. I am pleased that the Sunland-Tujunga, Foothill Trails, Sylmar, Mission Hills, Pacoima and North Hills East neighborhood councils from my district participated actively and voiced their hopes and concerns regarding pressing issues. Thank you to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for organizing this event and recognizing neighborhood councils for their long standing dedication to community betterment. Their continued engagement plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and addressing the needs of our neighborhoods.

@empowerla @sunlandtujunga_nc @foothilltrailsdistrictnc @pacoimanc @missionhillsnc
#teammrod #cd7 #neighborhoodcouncil #neighborhoods #losangeles

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Sep 27

This week, I was proud to highlight the motion I introduced in February, in celebration of Banned Books Week, allowing Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) to provide access to banned books at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). With approximately 75 million passengers in 2023, LAX is the world’s eighth-busiest airport and a prime location to promote the freedom to read.

LAWA and LAPL will share information on obtaining a digital library card, enabling cardholders to access a catalog of banned books and more. I encourage all visitors and Los Angeles residents to take advantage of our remarkable libraries. Visit lapl.org to sign-up or visit your local library for more information.

@lapubliclibrary @flylaxairport #bannedbooks #knowledgeispower #LAX #LAWA #lapl #travel #tourism #library

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Sep 26

Addressing illegal dumping is a top priority for me and my team. Recently in the North Hills, Pacoima, and Sylmar communities in partnership with City departments we addressed illegal dumping and bulky item removal in two locations on Nordhoff St. in North Hills, on Telfair Avenue in Pacoima, and on Bromont Avenue in Sylmar.

It takes all of us working together to ensure our community receives the services it deserves. Please remember to report neighborhood blight by using 3-1-1 and by contacting my offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#illegaldumping #CD7 #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

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It was a pleasure to welcome the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragan to City Hall to discuss the current state of affairs given the recent elections in our city, country, and in Mexico. Los Angeles has close ties to Mexico and our success is shared. In Los Angeles our diversity is our strength and I will continue to work with all partners to leverage opportunities for Angelenos to deliver a safe, welcoming and prosperous city.

@consulmexlan #mexico #ambassador #unitedstates #cityofLA #losangeles

It was a pleasure to welcome the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragan to City Hall to discuss the current state of affairs given the recent elections in our city, country, and in Mexico. Los Angeles has close ties to Mexico and our success is shared. In Los Angeles our diversity is our strength and I will continue to work with all partners to leverage opportunities for Angelenos to deliver a safe, welcoming and prosperous city.

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I created Operation Bright S.P.O.T (OBS) to supplement existing city resources to beautify commercial corridors in our community and to respond quickly to blight. This program also removes tree stumps in residential areas. They recently removed tree stumps in the Pacoima and Sunland-Tujunga areas beautifying our communities.

These tree stumps were identified and reported thanks to dedicated community members. If you would like to recommend a location in Council District 7 for OBS to remove tree stumps, litter or overgrown weeds/vegetation or power wash sidewalks, please call my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#OperationBrightSPOT #OBS #TeamMRod #CD7 #SanFernandoValley #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

I created Operation Bright S.P.O.T (OBS) to supplement existing city resources to beautify commercial corridors in our community and to respond quickly to blight. This program also removes tree stumps in residential areas. They recently removed tree stumps in the Pacoima and Sunland-Tujunga areas beautifying our communities.

These tree stumps were identified and reported thanks to dedicated community members. If you would like to recommend a location in Council District 7 for OBS to remove tree stumps, litter or overgrown weeds/vegetation or power wash sidewalks, please call my district offices: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

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Glad your office is cleaning up tree stumps but has yet to respond to mine and various neighbor email and phone call complaints about a trailer parked 1 mile west from Telfair Elementary. This has been going on for weeks and yet nothing has been done. Maybe if we put a dead tree stump thru the middle of the trailer it just might get removed. Lets try to tackle the bigger problems.

When are you going to start an operation to remove the the homeless trailers on residential streets? That’s a huge blind spot! We’ve called, emailed your office several times and no action has been taken. Elementary parents and children having to walk by these homeless trailers on the way to school is a lot more of a safety hazard than a damn tree stump ! Get your priorities straight Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez

The holiday season is here, and we’re excited to celebrate with you at our annual family-friendly events! Bring your loved ones to share in an evening of holiday magic with Santa photos, snow slides, children’s activities, music, treats, and more at our Holiday Tree Lighting Events.

We also invite you to join us at the 57th annual Pacoima Holiday Parade on December 14. Let’s come together to celebrate the joy of the season in our community.

#holiday #savethedate #holidays2024 #treelighting #parade #FREE #cd7 #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills

The holiday season is here, and we’re excited to celebrate with you at our annual family-friendly events! Bring your loved ones to share in an evening of holiday magic with Santa photos, snow slides, children’s activities, music, treats, and more at our Holiday Tree Lighting Events.

We also invite you to join us at the 57th annual Pacoima Holiday Parade on December 14. Let’s come together to celebrate the joy of the season in our community.

#holiday #savethedate #holidays2024 #treelighting #parade #FREE #cd7 #Pacoima #Sylmar #MissionHills #NorthHills #Sunland #Tujunga #LakeViewTerrace #ShadowHills ... See MoreSee Less

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