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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 Crews due in large part to the work of Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez who secured the funding. Councilwoman Rodriguez  led the initiative to secu re funding for the LAFD, enabling them to recruit Wildland Hand Crews.…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Advances Citywide Expansion of Successful RV-to-Home Program Founded in District 7

Los Angeles, CA —Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved  Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s  citywide expansion of her  successful RV to Home pilot program, which has been operational in Council District 7 and has resulted in  the permanent removal of over 100 recreational vehicles (RVs) from streets and helped 146 individuals transition into interim and permanent…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez invites you to the FREE SUMMER CONCERT AT WEST LAKESIDE STREET PARK

Los Angeles, CA –  Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez presents the West Lakeside Street Park Summer Concert in Sylmar on Friday, August 30, 2024. The event will feature performances from local musicians, a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy an evening filled with live music, kids activities, food trucks, and community engagement.   The free concert will…

Independence Day 3rd Annual Drone Light Show

3rd Annual Drone Light Show Illuminated San Fernando Valley 800 drones lit up the sky   Los Angeles, California – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s 3rd Annual Drone Light Show featured a breathtaking spectacle characterized by the coordinated flight of 800 drones accompanied by music, revolutionizing how communities honor  Independence Day with images paying tribute to Los…

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Press Conference: Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announces the City’s Fourth Anonymous Fireworks Buyback Program

Los Angeles, CA –  Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez invites the public to the Fourth Anonymous Fireworks Buyback Program in an effort to encourage fireworks to be turned in. This ongoing effort was introduced by Councilwoman Rodriguez in collaboration with  Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department, after listening to constituent concerns regarding the…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Hosts Fleet Week in the San Fernando Valley Commemorating Memorial Day with a Concert in the Park

Los Angeles, CA –  Join Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez this upcoming Sunday, May 26th, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Brand Park in Mission Hills as Council District 7 commemorates Memorial Day with a concert in the park featuring the world-renowned 1st Marine Division Band. In partnership with the Port of Los Angeles for LA…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Motion to Protect Metro Riders and Drivers passes City Council

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion to have the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee has passed. Metro and LAPD will next report  to the Public Safety Committee. As the chair of the Public Safety Committee,…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Introduces Motion to Establish a Department of Homelessness

Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, March 14, 2024, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a motion to establish a Department of Homelessness in the City, with the goal of dismantling organizational silos, improving coordination, and enhancing transparency. In order to effectively combat homelessness, the City must focus and combine its efforts. After the department is established,…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, L.A. County, LAUSD, and Citibank to Announce Milestone Achievement with Opportunity L.A.

Los Angeles, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez brings together partners from L.A. County, LAUSD, and Citibank in proudly announcing the milestone achievement of providing over 100,000 LAUSD students with an Opportunity L.A. children’s savings account, as well as a $1.5 million grant from the State of California to utilize toward outreach efforts. Guest speakers will…