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SUMMER CONCERT WEST LAKESIDE STREET PARK

Friday, August 30, 2024 5PM to sunset

LA Alliance Letter Pg 1

A letter to Judge David O. Carter regarding the L.A. Alliance case

Friday, July 19, 2024 and Friday, August 9, 2024 – Movies begin at sunset.

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Declares “Depeche Mode Day” in Los Angeles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2023 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Declares “Depeche Mode Day” in Los…

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Sep 5

With the sustained valley heat, I wanted to make sure residents continued to have access to our local pools and funded $20,000 to keep our local swimming pools open throughout September. The Ritchie Valens and Sylmar Recreation Centers pools will be open every weekend in September from 1-5PM. And, the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center will be open every weekend in September from 11 AM-5 PM. I hope you and your family and friends can utilize these City facilities to stay cool during this heat wave and throughout the month.

#pools #extendedhours #summer #heat #extremeheat #cd7

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Sep 5

I recently allocated $150,000 in funding to the City’s Streets LA Urban Forestry Division to accelerate the removal of dead trees and to provide for tree care including tree trimming in Council District 7. Over the past two weekends we have removed 45 dead trees and 43 tree stumps from the Sylmar area, significantly beautifying the community and making way for new tree canopy.
We will continue this work and I encourage you to contact my office to report any trees in the public right of way in need of attention: Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

#deadtrees #treeremoval #beautification #sylmar #cd7

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Sep 4

If you are a corner store, neighborhood market, restaurant, grocery store, or cafe that serves healthy food in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, you may be eligible for a $25,000 Good Food Zones Micro Grant! Join the informational meeting this Thursday, September 5 from 4-7PM at El Nido Family Center in Pacoima to learn more about the program.

This is an initiative I supported, in partnership with the Los Angeles Food Policy Council and 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.

To learn more and apply, visit goodfoodla.org/good-food-zones

@lagoodfood @elnidofamilycenters #goodfoodzone #grants #microgrants #smallbusinesses

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Sep 4

Happy 243rd Birthday to our beloved City of Los Angeles! I am proud to represent Council District 7 and all of the beautiful and diverse communities it includes. The City has been my home my entire life and everyday I am inspired by its diversity, innovation and resilience. On the occasion of our City’s birthday it is good to reflect and to remember that we are stronger together and that We are ONE LA!
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¡Feliz cumpleaños a nuestra querida Ciudad de Los Ángeles que cumple 243 años! Estoy orgullosa de representar al Distrito 7 y a todas las hermosas y diversas comunidades que incluye. La ciudad ha sido mi hogar toda mi vida y cada día me inspira su diversidad, innovación y resiliencia. Esta ocasión es buen tiempo para reflexionar y recordar que somos más fuertes juntos y que ¡SOMOS LA!

#HappyBirthdayCityofLA #LosAngeles #LAHistory #WeLoveLA #LaborDay #TeamMRod

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Sep 3

I was proud to stand alongside our hardworking men and women at the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition’s 45th anniversary Labor Day Parade.

#laborday #losangeles #harbor #longbeach #laborcoalition

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Sep 2

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to the men and women who fuel our local economy. Today is a day to reflect and honor those who fought and continue to advocate for living wages, worker protections, and a more equitable workplace.

#laborday #LaborDay2024

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Aug 31

California's community-based nonprofits (including places of worship) are invited to apply for $76 million in available funding to increase security and safeguard against hate-fueled violence.

For more information on the eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply, visit bit.ly/SecurityGrant24 or click the link in bio. All applications are due Sept. 23, 2024. I encourage qualifying organizations in Council District 7 to take advantage of this state program. By working together and leveraging all available resources we can fight hate-filled violence.

#california #nonprofit #security #protection @cal_oes

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Aug 31

Addressing blight in our neighborhoods like graffiti, illegal dumping, bulky items and broken streetlights and other out-of-repair city infrastructure is a top priority for me and my team. Recently in the Shadow Hills and Sylmar communities in partnership with City departments we removed graffiti, fixed a downed stop sign, fortified a street light, and repaired a broken speed limit sign.

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.

#infrastructure #signs #repair #beautification #fighttheblight

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Aug 31

I was honored to join the family, friends and many colleagues of Gloria Molina to celebrate her remarkable legacy as documented in a new play, “A Woman Named Gloria” and in the dedication and unveiling of a beautiful new mural.

The play and the mural are remarkable tributes to the life and achievements of Gloria Molina who was a true trailblazer and never forgot the people she was elected to serve. Thank you CASA 0101 for your efforts to celebrate Gloria Molina Day and to honor her work that continues to inspire so many!

@casa0101 #gloriamolina #gloriamolinaday #awomannamedgloria #mural #play #chicana #losangeles #gloriamolina #gloriamolinaday #awomannamedgloria #mural #play #chicana #losangeles

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Aug 30

I had the pleasure of joining a member of the Olivia E. Mitchell Youth Council to speak to participants of UCLA’s Civics Unplugged program to guide youth on how to better engage with local government. We discussed actionable ways to bring youth together in their communities to push forward policy that matters.

Civics Unplugged is a one-week program designed to bring together the most innovative young change-makers and I was pleased to support their work to build the next generation of leaders. Participants join youth from across the country and take on projects with the public and private sectors, building practical knowledge.

#womeninleadership #youth #youthcouncil #civics #government #UCLA @ucla @lacityyouth

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Aug 30

Join us today from 5 PM to sunset at West Lakeside Street Park for a FREE Summer Concert in the Park! We’re kicking off the celebration with Pacoima’s own DJ Olea! 🎉
📍15625 Bledsoe St.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Enjoy live music from local performers, delicious food trucks, fun kid’s activities with Discovery Cube and the Los Angeles Public Library, resource booths, and more!
#westlakeside #summerconcert #concertinthepark #FREE

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Aug 30

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Aug 29

This week in partnership with City departments we began the Carl Street Gap Project! This project includes:

- A small section of new sidewalk on Rincon Ave. in front of the address at 10335 Carl Street frontage
- 2 unidirectional ramps at Rincon Ave. on the southeast and northeast corners
- 1 unidirectional ramp at Laurel Canyon Bl. on the southeast corner
- 1 bi-directional ramp at Laurel Canyon Bl. on the southwest corner
- Small section of new sidewalk on Laurel Canyon Bl. in front of addresses at 10300 Laurel Canyon and 10262 Laurel Canyon
- New crosswalk and HAWK installation to cross from southwest corner to northwest corner of Laurel Canyon/Carl

The Carl Street Gap Project is a significant investment and will address critical infrastructure needs in our community, focusing on installing sidewalks in areas with major gaps, particularly those near schools and other high-priority locations. I am thrilled to be delivering these new infrastructure improvements that will make our neighborhoods safer!

#infrastructure #sidewalks #pacoima #cd7 @bsslosangeles

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Aug 29

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. OBS recently removed tree stumps in the North Hills area. Removing tree stumps allows us to plant new trees, increasing our tree canopy and improving our air quality.

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 Operation Bright S.P.O.T to remove trash, tree stumps, or overgrown weeds/vegetation, 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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Aug 29

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Aug 28

I joined the 60th year anniversary celebration of Harding Street Elementary School in Sylmar for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Congratulations to the principals, teachers and school leaders on six decades of inspiring, educating, and nurturing the hearts and minds of our community's youth!

@hardingbulldogs #harding #60years #anniversary #education #youth #sylmar #cd7

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Aug 28

In anticipation of National Emergency Preparedness month at this week’s Public Safety Committee meeting, I convened leaders from our Police and Fire Departments to discuss their Mutual Aid agreements and our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).

Mutual Aid is an important principle in delivering public safety that requires first responders from differing jurisdictions to provide support to address emergencies. For example, Mutual Aid is critical to firefighting in Council District 7, as many fires jump city boundaries and move into the Angeles National Forest.

The development of our LHMP is no easy task and involves the coordination of academia, nonprofit organizations, County agencies and City Departments. The LHMP provides a framework that lists and details projects identified by the City to reduce disaster losses based on these risks. The committee adopted the LHMP, and directed the Planning Department to prepare an amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan to incorporate updates from the LHMP.

@losangelesfiredepartment @lapdhq @readyla #cityoflosangeles #losangeles #publicsafety #chairofpublicsafety

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Aug 28

This week at City Council, I was proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LA Mission College in the Northeast San Fernando Valley with the President of Los Angeles Mission College, Dr. Armida Ornelas, educators and community members. The history of the founding of Los Angeles Mission College is one that is not new to our community. At the time, the LA Community College District had approved a third community college in the West Valley very close to California State University Northridge (CSUN). Upon learning this news, the Latino community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley rose up and fought to relocate the newly approved campus to the Northeast Valley. For years, they organized and met with elected officials, and attended Community College Board of Trustees’ meetings until they were successful. This effort was a collective one led by many community members including Guadalupe Ramirez and her husband, both residents of Sylmar, Irene Tovar, Magdalena Duran, and Alex Reza, along with Proyecto del Barrio board members, staff, and volunteers and countless others.

Thanks to their efforts in standing up for the youth in our community, Los Angeles Mission College has steadily expanded its campus with key facilities like the Learning Resource Center, the Guadalupe S. Ramirez Collaborative Studies Building, and most recently, the Student Services & Administration Building.These additions have enhanced the educational experience for thousands of students, ensuring that they have the resources and environment needed to succeed.

Thank you LA Mission College for all you do and congratulations on your 50th Anniversary!

@lamissioncollege #missioncollege #latinos #education #college #50thanniversary #50years

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Aug 27

Last week, I met with leaders in Chicago to discuss shared challenges and reforms in public safety. I spoke with Michael Milstein from the Chicago Police Department on policing reforms and Aldermember Brian Hopkins about police recruitment and retention. I also had the honor of meeting Fire Commissioner Annettee Nance-Holt, the first African-American woman to lead the Chicago Fire Department, and Deb Sommer, District Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Their insights emphasized the importance of representation and the ongoing need to diversify the LA Fire Department. As the chair of Public Safety, I am committed to continuing to address these key issues and to exchange best practices with other municipalities.

#chicagoPD #ChicagoFD #LAFD #police #fire #publicsafety #chairofpublicsafety #chicago #losangeles #womeninleadership

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Aug 27

Join us for an unforgettable evening at West Lakeside Street Park on Friday, August 30 from 5 PM to sunset. This FREE event will feature live performances from local musicians, resource booths, kids’ activities, and food trucks. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy great music, delicious food, and fun activities for the entire family!
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Acompáñenos a una noche inolvidable en West Lakeside Street Park el viernes 30 de agosto, desde las 5 PM hasta el atardecer. Este evento GRATUITO tendrá música en vivo de artistas locales, puestos informativos, actividades para niños y camiones de comida. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de disfrutar de buena música, comida deliciosa y actividades divertidas para toda la familia en el parque más nuevo de Sylmar!
#westlakesidestreetpark #concertinthepark #FREE

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