Press releases

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…

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…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Provides Update on 14008 W. Hubbard Street

LOS ANGELES, CA – A court-ordered pre-inspection on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 availed the first opportunity for the City of Los Angeles access to the private property located at 14008 W. Hubbard Street and conduct a comprehensive inspection of the premises, in advance of the Wednesday, July 19 court hearing which was scheduled due to previous…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s Celebration of Independence

2nd Annual Drone Light Show and Festival Featuring Queen Nation LOS ANGELES, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s Celebration of Independence marks the 2nd Annual Drone Light Show and Festival featuring headliner Queen Nation, July 2, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Hansen Dam Soccer Fields (11658 Foothill Blvd. Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342), free…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and the Department of Recreation and Parks Open the Summer Season

Press Conference at Hansen Dam, Summer Fun Programming and Community Safety LOS ANGELES, CA- Join Councilwoman Rodriguez and the Department of Recreation of Parks on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hansen Dam at 12:00 PM to celebrate the start of the summer season, inviting residents to take advantage of free and affordable swim programs. There…

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…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Secures Federal Appropriations to Tackle Youth Homelessness

LOS ANGELES, CA—Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced today that her “L.A. Youth Ambassador Program: Peer Homeless System Navigators” has been funded for Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Appropriations. The L.A. Youth Ambassador Program is a proposed nine-month citywide pilot project that would provide low-income college students with specialized training and paid work experience to connect fellow youth…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Reacts to LA Times Editorial Supporting Her Motion To Cut Red Tape In Process of Converting Unpermitted Structures Into Legal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

LOS ANGELES, CA—Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez issued the following statement in response to the Los Angeles Times publishing an editorial yesterday in support of her motion to eliminate a significant obstacle in the process of converting an unpermitted structure, usually a garage, into a legal accessory dwelling unit (ADU): “I’ve spent over a decade working on…

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Holds Press Conference with Record-Breaking Number of Women on Los Angeles City Council, First Female LA City Attorney

LOS ANGELES, CA – In advance of tomorrow’s City Council meeting, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez held a press conference to bring together the record-breaking number of women who will be serving on the Council. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, the first female Los Angeles City Attorney, also joined. At the press conference, the members delivered remarks…