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Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of San Fernando Host “Move Your Way” Open Streets Festival

WHO/WHAT: Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of San Fernando will host the event kickoff and Press Conference for the “Move Your Way’’ open streets event at the intersection of San Fernando Road and Maclay Avenue immediately following #WorldCarFreeDay. This project is possible through a competitive grant from Metro. It is hosted…

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Yesterday, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of Los Angeles Welcomed Over 10,000 to City Hall in Celebration of Mexican Independence

LOS ANGELES, CA –  Yesterday, on September 15, from 5 pm to 11 pm, the City of Los Angeles and El Grito Madrina, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, hosted the 81st Annual El Grito on the historic steps of Los Angeles City Hall and Gloria Molina Grand Park, welcoming a record-breaking 10,000+ attendees. Annually, El Grito’s tradition includes Los Angeles leaders joining the Consul General of Mexico to reenact the historic Cry of Dolores…

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Today: Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of Los Angeles Kicked off Latino Heritage Month Honoring Community Treasures

LOS ANGELES, CA –  Throughout Latino Heritage Month the City of Los Angeles will hold a series of events to highlight the significant contributions that Latinos have made to the City, and today, September 13th, at 10 am, in Los Angeles City Council Chambers, we celebrated the beginning of Latino Heritage Month by honoring Lou…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez convenes Emergency Evacuation and Command Post Training with City, County and State Partners in Los Angeles Council District 7

LOS ANGELES, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez convened a wind-driven fire and evacuation training in Council District 7, for a scenario-based interactive training to prepare our city for the next emergency. The San Fernando Valley is no stranger to large scale emergencies, from the Northridge Earthquake to the multiple wildfires, preparation for these unexpected events…

Monica Rodriguez being interviewed about El Grito 2023 by a newschannel 4 reporter

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of Los Angeles Host El Grito: Annual Celebration of Mexican Independence Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2023 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the City of Los Angeles Host El Grito: Annual Celebration of Mexican Independence Day Featuring live performances by Banda Machos, Las Colibrí, Las Cafeteras, and Banda Las Angelinas Los Angeles, CA. (August 21, 2023). On September 15th, the City of Los Angeles will…

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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to Unveil the Gloria Molina Legacy Pathway and Ceremonial Signage on Gloria Molina’s Birthday

Los Angeles City Hall Press Conference and Ceremonial Unveiling with the Molina Family.  LOS ANGELES, CA – Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez will host a Department of Transportation “Gloria Molina Legacy Pathway” and signage unveiling in honor of the late Gloria Molina at Los Angeles City Hall, Spring Street, at 9:00 AM.…

LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Announce Public Safety Initiative to Bolster Capacity for Workers at Heart of Critical Unarmed Response Model

Project TURN Will Provide Trauma Training and Services from National and Local Leaders to Community Intervention Workers LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who serves as Chair of the City’s Public Safety Committee, and the City of Los Angeles’ GRYD Office (Gang Reduction and Youth Development) today unveiled a public safety initiative…