Bernard Parks - CD8

BERNARD C. PARKS
Councilmember

Committee/Commission/
Authority/Board Assignments:

Chair
Budget & Finance

Vice Chair
Audits & Governmental Efficiency
Board of Referred Powers
Ad Hoc Economic Recovery & Reinvestment

Member
Jobs & Business Development
Personnel
Transportation
Coliseum Commission
Exposition Line Authority
Southern California Association of Governments

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Upcoming Hot Events:

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Friday, May 13
10:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chamber

Budget & Finance Committee Chair (Parks) presents City Council with report and reccomendations for changing the mayor's proposed budget.


Wednesday, May 18
10:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chamber

City Council considers and votes on changes to mayor's proposed budget

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Farmers' Markets
in the 8th District

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Crenshaw Farmers Market (formerly located in Leimert Park Village) Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, (located in the parking lot between of Wells Fargo Bank and
Sears) Open All Year Rain or Shine
A Certified Farmers Market.
Saturdays
10:00am - 3:00pm

St Agnes Catholic Church 1432 W. Adams Blvd
(Adams Bl/Vermont Ave)
Wednesdays
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Exposition Park Farmers Market
700 Exposition Park Drive (in Expo Park on the South Lawn in front of Natural History Museum)
Saturdays
11:00am - 4:00pm

*Certified Farmers' Market
*Artisans
*Live Music
*Eco-education
*Kids' fun zone
*Petting Zoo
www.expositionpark.org



Expo-Center/CSU Produce Stand
3980 Menlo Ave
(Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
Thursdays
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Shrine Farmer's Market
Royal Street & Jefferson
Tuesdays
9:00am-3:00pm

Trojan Fresh Market
Alumni Park, USC
Thursdays
11:00am - 4:00pm

Hoover Pedestrian Mall
University Avenue between Jefferson and 30th Street
Tuesdays
11:00am - 7:00pm

Maverick’s Flat
4225 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tuesday – Thursday
5:00 PM – Midnight

Friday & Saturday
5:00 PM – 2 AM
323-295-4179 www.MavericksFlat.com


Buffalo Wild Wings
3939 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Mon-Thurs: 11AM to 12 AM
Fri-Sat: 11AM to 1 AM
Sun: 11AM to 12 AM
323-596-4955

www.BuffaloWildWings.com



Asap LiveScan
6653 6th Ave
Los Angeles 90043
(323) 304-7488

M-F 9am-6pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
~walk in/ Appt.  And Mobile
*We Also Do Child Id
*Facebook - Asaplivescan * Twitter- @asaplivescan * Email -Asaplivescan@yahoo.com

It's All Good K'afe
10522 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Owners:
Kayla Hunter & Mila Calma

Mon through Sat, 7am to 7pm

Sunday 9am to 5 pm

Tel. 323 777-5233
kaylaonthemove@yahoo.com



Chick-fil-A-USC
3758 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles CA 90007

Contact:
213-747-USC1

www.facebook.com/cfausc

www.chick-fil-a.com



DERRICK Jamaican Cusine
3027 S. Hoover Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007


(Located in the USC Village Shopping Center
Westside of Hoover Street, between 30th and Jefferson)

213-488-3599
213-744-0900
www.derricksjamaican.com

Sunday - Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm

Fridays & Saturdays
11:00am to 10:00pm


Harold & Belle's-Creole Restaurant
2920 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90016

323-735-9023
www.haroldandbellesrestaurant.com

Monday - Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm

Fridays & Saturdays
11:30am - 10:00pm

Sundays
11:30am - 9:00pm



Photography by FOXX-
Media Group

www.photosbyfoxx.com
www.foxxmedia.smugmug.com ifoxx@sbcglobal.net
818-760-9948



Creole Chef
Creole Chef is cooking at Holy Name Church
1955 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018,

First Friday of every month.
5:00pm - 10:00pm

Between Cimarron Street & St. Andrews Place, on the north side of the street


Dr.Q
4335 Crenshaw Blvd

Fine Bar-B-Que Cuisine
Catering Available


323-293-7777
323-293-7733 (FAX ORDERS)

Sunday -Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm

Friday - Saturday
11:00am - 12:00am


G & R ULTIMATE CHILD CARE
Gloria Gilbert-Administrator 6653 6TH Avenue

Quuality Child Care @ Affordable Rates Developmental & Academic Curriculum Also offering Head Start Progrom-High Scope Curriculum Vegetarian Meals Also Served All Programs Accepted 

Ph 323-758-1322
Fax 323-752-9126 Emailgloriagilbert57@yahoo.com 

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8th DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS (NDC) 
Neighborhood Map

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Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council
President Shawn Simons
shawn.simons@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 7536
Los Angeles, CA 90007
www.ecnandc.org

Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council
map
President David Winston
ecwandc@hotmail.com

3761 Stocker Street #108
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 295-5766
www.ecwandc.org

Empowerment Congress Central Area Neighborhood Development Council
map
President - John Parker
eccandc@gmail.com

8475 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1449
www.eccandc.com

Empowerment Congress Southwest Area Neighborhood Development Council
map
President - Pat Jones
losapjones@aol.com

8475 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1434

Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Neighborhood Development Council
map
President - Adrian C. Hutcherson
sendc@hotmail.com

8475 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-0231

Park Mesa Heights Community Council
map
President - Ted Thomas
park90043mesaheights@hotmail.com

5349 S. Crenshaw Blvd. #107
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6124
www.pmhcc90043.org

8TH DISTRICT E-NEWS #6/2011

Dear Constituent,

This past week continued the City's budget process. The Council's Budget and Finance Committee  reviewed its recommended changes to the Mayor's proposed budget and  prepared a report to be submitted to the full council on Friday, May 13th in which public comment will be taken. On Wednesday, May 18th the full council will have an opportunity to  discuss and approve the Mayor's budget and the Budget and Finance report or make additional changes to either documents. Hopefully, community members that are interested will  attend both of the scheduled council meetings. The Budget and Finance Committee added the following expenditures areas  to the Mayor's budget a) Summer Youth Hiring, b) Proactive Tree Trimming, c) Increased Bus Pad Construction, d) Increased Programming at Recreation and Parks, e) Funding for Unpaved Alleys, f) Funding for the Implementation of the first year of the Department of Transportation's Five Year Parking Plan, g) Funding for Median Maintenance and h) Funding for Channel 36 Programming to name just a few of the additions and adjustments

Council District Eight continues to receive praise for its Spring Cleaning efforts. The community is overjoyed by the efforts of Christine Dixon, District Director, and the over 100 volunteers that address the major "eyesores" in their neighborhoods. The before and after photos speak volumes regarding the improved cleanliness and pride shown by our local volunteers.

Some of the issues coming to council in the near future are :a) upgrading the City's efforts to collect its revenue and create new revenue streams, b) recommendations to change the placement of "special needs housing in residential zoned areas, c) recommendations to change the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance and d) implementation of several organizational changes recommended in the F/Y 11/12 Budget.

Make sure you stay up to date with all the latest devleopments on my webpage www.bernardparks.com or twitter @BernardCParks and on Facebook at Facebook.com/CouncilmemberParks and Facebook.com/BernardCParks.

Thank you for your continued interest in the Great Eighth!

Respectfully,

BERNARD C. PARKS
Councilmember

* denotes a new entry

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COLUMN ONE 

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 Budget & Finance Committee Completes Review of Mayors Proposed 2011/2012 Budget

This week, the City Council's Budget & Finance Committee - Chaired by Councilmember Parks - completed a thorough and exhaustive reveiw of Mayor Villaraigosa's proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The committee reccomended some significant and important changes for the full council to consider when they begin deliberations next Wednesday:
 
- Eliminated a proposal to borrow $42.62 million to balance the budget, which would have put the City in more debt.

- Imlimented a $480,000 cut to the mayor's office budget;  on-par with the 11% reduction of council offices

- Provided funding to improve city website, increasing transparencey of government and improving public's access to information

- Added funding for tree trimming services for 5,000 trees

- Restore funding for new credit card / coin parking meters, providing added convenience for residents and added revenue for the city

- Provided additonal funding for alley paving and/or repaving

- Provided funding for new "bus pads", which protects city streets from damage by the newer, heavier articulating MTA busses

- Add funding for a minimum of 500 summer youth jobs

Councilmember Parks will present the committee's report the the full City Council on Friday, May 13. The Council will vote on specific reccomendations in the report on Wednesday, May 18th.

Residents are encouraged to read through the Mayor's proposed budget, and the changes proposed in the Chief Legislative Analyst's report. All documents, including the budget itself, communication from neighborhood councils and department general managers are available online, by clicking HERE.

The public is further encouraged to attend the Council meetings - starting with Parks' presentation tomorrow (Friday) - and share their thoughts and concerns with the Council during the public comment portion of the meeting!

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Fire Chief Millage Peaks Proposes New LAFD Deployment Plan

New Plan Will Save Taxpayers $54 Million Next Year, and Bring Additional Resources to Communities With Greatest Need

For over 30 years, the Los Angeles Fire Department has used a deployment model that staffs all 106 fire stations in the City of Los Angeles nearly the same. Each station - with a few exceptions - had the same number of firefighter/paramedics, reguardless of the number and type of 911 calls they were asked to respond to. Using the latest computer technology, LAFD analyzed over 1,000,000 calls for service received between 2007 - 2011 and created a new deployment plan that is based on demand. The details:

• No fire stations are closed


• No firefighters lose their jobs


• No apparatus are being removed from any fire station


• Every fire station service area maintains both a fire engine and a Paramedic resource


• The Plan is continually monitored and adjusted, with every emergency response, every day, 365 days a year


• All special services, including Air Operations, Fireboats, ARFF (Airport), US&R, Swift Water Rescue, and HazMat remain in service


• An elimination of the "rolling brownouts", providing increased stability for our firefighters and the public


• A plan that meets the budget requirements set forth by the city, not just for this year, but for the foreseeable future


• A savings of $200 million dollars over three years, without sacrificing a single firefighter's job, or closing a single fire station


• A response metric that will see firefighters on scene at any emergency, typically in less than five minutes

For More Information, visit the LAFD website.
 

 

Slideshow Explaining Specific Changes

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Parks Secures $75,000 Reward for Unsloved Murder

This week, The City Council approved a motion introduced by Councilmember Parks to provide a cash rewards for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the murder of Brandon Berry, and attempted murder of Dana Perry and Willie Cheffen.

On the evening of August 22, 2009, Brandon Perry, Dana Perry, Willie Cheffen and Chris Lofton were sitting outside on the porch of a home at 6411 South 7th Avenue following a memorial ceremony. Witnesses report that a silver or dark grey 2000 - 2002 Chevy Impala drove by several times. The vehicle then stopped in front of the house, and a man exited the vehicle wilding an assult rifle and started firing at these individuals. Dana Perry, Willie Cheffen and Brandon Perry were all struck by the assailants fire. Brandon Perry succumbed to his injuries. Dana Perry, who was struck near the heart, was transported to the hopsital in critical condition. Chris Lofton was struck in the torso and thigh, and also transported to the hospital in critical condition. Chris Lofton was struck in the torso and thigh, and also transported to the hospital in critical condition.
 
LAPD is still searching for the suspect and encourages witnesses to come forward, even anonymously, to assit them in their investigation.

Please call Detective Colin Braudrick Criminal Gang Homicide Division at (213) 485-4341 with any information.

Anonymous tips are always welcome and can be left on the LAPD tip hotline at 877-LAPD-24-7, texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) with "LAPD" followd by the tip, and submitted online at LAPDOnline.org.

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LAPD Holds Press Conference to Announce Parks'$50,000 Reward for Tina Marie Sanchez Murder

LAPD Det. Eric Crossin, Criminal Gang / Homocide Division held a press conference at 77th Division Station announcing a $50,000 reward - authorized by Parks - and asking for the public's help with the unsolved murder of Tina Marie Sanchez.

On Thursday, April 15, 2010, at approximately 3:35 AM, the  body of Tina Marie Sanchez was dumped in the east/west alley south of 73rd Street, east of Crenshaw. The suspect's vehicle is possibly an early 2000,s Ford Eplorer Sport Trac, White with (3) "Dayton" wheels and 1 stock wheel.



Please contact Det. Crosson at 213-485-1383 with any information.

Anonymous tips are always welcome and can be left on the LAPD tip hotline at 877-LAPD-24-7, texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) with "LAPD" followd by the tip, and submitted online at LAPDOnline.org.

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DWP Switches to More Modern, Easy-To-Read Bills

Parks & Zine Probe Into Billing Problems Advances in Council.


Neighboring 9th District Councilwoman Jan Perry's efforts to bring about reform and transparency at the nations largest publicly-owned utility will bear some fruit this month: DWP is switching to a new, easy to read, more modern bill format. Perry - the Council's President Pro Tem and Chair of the Energy & Environment committee, pushed for the change at the suggestion of a local actavist.

Meanwhile, the Council voted to advance Parks and Councilman Dennis Zine's motion to investigate billing practices and problems with broken meters. The action:

Requests the LADWP report on the findings of internal audits of its billing and collection process, prepare and present an outreach plan on how it will address
this issue with their customers and provide an appeal process and point of contact forcustomers.

Also, requests the City Controller conduct an independent audit, to be performed at the LADWP’s expense, of the LADWP’s billing and collection practices, including a discussion on the issues of late billing, and provide an overview of their current digital meter program.

Request and instruct as appropriate the City Attorney, the LADWP, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and other appropriate City departments to draft an
ordinance that would mandate single meters for water and power for all new constructionor or major rehabilitation.

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Is a Disease-Carrying Insect Killing Your Citrus Tree?

 

A dangerous pest is making its way through California, threatening the ability of homeowners to grow citrus in their backyards.

The pest is called the Asian citrus psyllid, and it is confirmed to be in Imperial, San Diego, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, sparking quarantines in those areas. The pest can be a carrier of a fatal tree disease, called Huanglongbing, also known as HLB or citrus greening disease. While not harmful to human health, HLB destroys the taste of citrus fruit and juice, along with the production, appearance and value of citrus trees. Once a tree is infected with the disease, there is no cure and the tree will eventually die.

While the psyllids in California have not been found to be carrying the disease, the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is reminding homeowners that we all play a critical role in keeping the disease out of California.

“The best way to protect California citrus is to inspect for the pest,” said Ted Batkin, president of Citrus Research Board, a participant in the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program. “We want to encourage homeowners to do their part before it’s too late.”

The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is offering the following tips to homeowners:

- Inspect your citrus trees each month or whenever watering, spraying, pruning or tending trees. It is especially important to inspect during active growth or flushing.

- Plant only California-grown, certified trees that are known to be free of the pest and disease.

- Don't move citrus plants out of quarantined areas, because they might be carrying psyllids.

- Dry out plant clippings for two weeks before putting them in green waste recycle bins or double bag clippings to avoid moving psyllids.

For more information and to find out what to look for, visit www.CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.


If you think you have found a psyllid, act fast. Time is critical. Call the California Department of Food and Agriculture hotline at 800/491-1899 or the Los Angeles County Agriculture Commissioner at 626/575-5451.

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More 8th District Spring Cleaning

Central Area


Southeast Area

 

 

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 Video: New Cleanup on LaBrea Between Stocker & Don Lorenzo

 

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 EVENTS

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 Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic
*13th Annual Family FunFest

Saturday, May 14
11 AM - 3 PM

3787 S. Vermont

- Arts, Crafts & Entertainment
- Face Painting, Pony Rides
- Dental Screenings
- Mental Health Resources
- LAFD & LAPD
- Medi-Cal & Healthy Families Enrollment
- Food, Drinks, and Prizes for Kids

Free parking available across the street at Five Star Parking in Lot #3

Call Ruby at 323-766-2360 x3358 for more info

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*2011 Women's Health Festival & Concert

Saturday, May 14

Free Health Screenings
Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Mamograms, Cholesterol, Heart Stroke, Bone Density, Dental, STD's, HIV, and more

Concert Headliner
Jazz & Blues Artist Barpara Morrison at 2:30!

Watts Healthcare Corporation
10300 Compton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90002

More information: 323-564-4331, ext. 6595

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Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative's
*9th Annual Community Forum!

May 19, 2011 
USC
Davidson Conference Center
 
Register Now 
 
MORE INFO

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00 - 9:00 AM ...................... REGISTRATION
9:00 - 10:15 AM .................... WELCOME AND KEYNOTE BREAKFAST
10:15 - 10:30 AM .................. BREAK
10:30 - 12:00 PM ................... SESSION I WORKSHOPS
12:00 - 1:00 PM ..................... LUNCH
1:00 - 2:30 PM ....................... SESSION II WORKSHOPS
 
Welcome Remarks by The Hon. Wendy Greuel, Controller, City of Los Angeles

Keynote Address by Michael LoGrande, Planning Director, City of Los Angeles
 
SESSION I - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

ALL EYES ON THE BLOCK: Putting "Neighborhood Watch" to Work

Learn how to start a neighborhood watch program on your street to increase safety, connect with your neighbors and strengthen your community.

Sgt. Cathy Moore, California Highway Patrol
Sgt. Perry Griffith, Los Angeles Police Department
Monica Harmon, Community Member
Moderator: Dennis Rodriguez, City of Los Angeles, Office of Councilmember Bernard C. Parks
 
HOW DO I GET THERE?: Making the Multi-Modal System Work for You

Hear from leaders of the movement towards universal access to transit in Los Angeles.

Hilary Norton, FAST
Jay Kim, City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation                         
Moderator: Faisal Roble, City of Los Angeles, Department of Planning
 
IF YOU PLANT IT, THEY WILL COME: Native Plants that Attract Wildlife

From low water consumption to supporting insect and bird life, discover the numerous benefits of native plants and become the "Lord" of the flies, butterflies, grasshoppers and birds! 

Lisa Novick, Theodore Payne Foundation
 
TAKE OUT THE TRASH: Combatting Illegal Dumping in Your Neighborhood

Learn whom to call and where to go to rid your neighborhood of the eyesores caused by illegal dumping.
Bruce Saito, Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Aaron Harris, City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Street Services
Paul Racs, City of Los Angeles, Office of Community Beautification
Moderator: Rick Stoff, Chrysalis
 
SESSION II - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 

BIKE ON! The Next Cycle of the Bicycle Revolution

Get an update on cycling in Los Angeles from the Bike Plan to exciting community events that make bicycle riding fun and community-building.

Alexis Lantz, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Joe Linton, CicLAvia
Michelle Mowery, City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation
Moderator: Marcel Porras, City of Los Angeles, Office of Council President Eric Garcetti                        
 
MAKING IT WORK: Case Studies of Neighborhood Success

Hear about neighborhood-driven projects in Koreatown, San Pedro and the Fairfax District that communities completed with great results.
 
Chang Lee, Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
Robert McCray, Fairfax Business Association
Michael Shull, City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
Moderator: Rebecca Draper, LANI
 
SHOW ME! An Interactive Neighborhood Design Workshop

Participate in this hands-on workshop and learn what your neighborhood needs most in order to thrive.
 
Steve Rasmussen Cancian, Shared Spaces Landscape Architecture
 
THE TOMATOES NEXT DOOR: Community Gardening in Your Neighborhood

Gain tools and techniques to successfully establish and maintain a community garden and bring the produce stand to your doorstep.

Julie Burleigh, My Home Harvest
Danila Oder, Crenshaw Community Garden
Moderator: Glen Dake, GDML

ONLINE REGISTRATION

MORE INFO

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New Directions, Inc. PRESENTS:
*Walk For Warriors

Monday, May 30, 2011 (Memorial Day)
8:30 AM 5K RUN START | 9:00 AM 5K WALK START
WEST LOS ANGELES VETERANS AFFAIRS CAMPUS

Join New Directions, Inc., a nonprofit agency that assists homeless veterans and the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce in a Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run that honors those who have served and those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces.  This event will benefit veterans who are transitioning from homelessness back to families and community. 

More than 300,000 veterans who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan now suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or major depression

One in five veterans returning home is jobless

An estimated 107,000 veterans are homeless on any given night

WalkForWarriors.org

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Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

The Barbara Morrison Jazz Vocal Workshop
Saturday's 1-3PM
Vocalist of all ages are welcome!
Please register in advance
 
Jazz
Every Sunday · 5-8 PM
featuring
The Clarence Webb Quartet with Clarence Webb on Sax,
Art Hillary, Lester McFarland & Harold Acey
 
Blues
Every Monday · 8-11 PM
The Bernie Pearl Blues Band featuring Big Terry

www.barbaramorrison.com

 

 

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City of LA Dept. of Recreation and Parks
FREE LA Kids Classes

April 4 - May 27

Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center

FREE

MORE INFO

 

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City of LA - Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Healthy Family Workshops

Wednesdays 3-6 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center

Fun Activities & Education for the Entire Family

FREE

MORE INFO

 

 

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ECCANDC Community Events

May 23 Community Meeting

MORE INFO

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LAX Transit Corridor Stakeholder/RE: Maintenance Facility Site Selection

The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project Team recently completed an analysis of four sites for the development of a new maintenance facility which is required for the operation of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) line. The comment period for the environmental document closed on Monday, April 11th.Click here for a link to the board report and our staff recommendation.

Below please find the date for the upcoming meetings at which the Metro Board will consider selection of the maintenance facility site (locally preferred alternative):

Thursday, May 26, 2011
MTA Board Room

All meetings will take place at the following location:

Metro Board Room
One Gateway Plaza, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Metro Red, Purple, and Gold lines, Amtrak, Metrolink, Metro bus lines 40, 42, 68, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 485, 487, 704, 728, 733, 740, 745, 770, 802, 804, 805, 910 (Silver Line), Dash B, Dash D, Dash Lincoln Heights/Chinatown, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Line 10 & Torrance Transit Line 2, and Foothill Silver Streak serve Union Station. Parking is also available on levels P2 and P3.

For more information on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor, visit us at: metro.net/Crenshaw.

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Metro ExpressLanes Program
Corridor Advisory Group Community Meetings

 

Metro ExpressLanes is a pilot, one-year demonstration program overseen by Metro, Caltrans and several other mobility partners that have joined forces to develop a package of solutions to improve traffic flow and provide enhanced travel options on the I-10 and I-110 Freeways in Los Angeles County.

The solution package includes the introduction of congestion pricing by converting High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes; the improvement of transit service and other alternatives to driving; the updating of transit facilities; and the implementation of a more effective parking management system in downtown Los Angeles. 

I-10 CAG
Monday, June 6th,
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library,
318 S Ramona Av,
Monterey Park, CA 91754

I-110 S CAG
Wednesday, June 8th
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247

I-110 N CAG
Thursday, June 9th
Constituent Service Center
8475 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044

All meetings will take place from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

MORE INFO

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THE 6TH ANNUAL BRITTIANA 'SMILE FOR LIFE' 5K RUN-WALK

May 14, 2011
Kenneth Hahn Park

MORE INFO

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2nd Call's
3rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Bowling Party  

Sunday May 29th: 8pm to 1am

Midtown Bowl
4645 West Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019     

ADMISSION $20

www.2ndcall.org

 For more info call: Kenny (310) 489-0230 0r Skipp (310) 916-1902

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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Greater Los Angeles
*Regional Youth Business Plan Competition

Thursday, June 2
4 PM - 7 PM

USC's Town & Gown
665 Exposition Blvd.

Leading up to the Regional Youth Business Plan Competition, our 1,250 students across Greater LA created a business plan based on their own special talents and interests.  They recently completed their Classroom Business Plan Competition, where the winners advanced to our Semi-Final Business Plan Competition on May 11.  The three winners who will emerge from this event will compete at our Regional Youth Business Plan Competition on June 2 for a chance to win $1,500 in seed capital for their business and a chance to advance to our National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York in October.

Learn more at www.nfte.com

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  California Teachers Association Sponsors
*African American Men/Women's Summit

Satruday, June 2
1 PM - Registration
2 PM - Panel Discussions
4 PM - Closing Networking
  
The AAMWS will have workshops and panel discussions focusing on Financial Management, How to Use the Media Effectively,  Becoming a successful Corporate Leader, and Public Relations & Marketing for your Business.  Dawn Osborne, CEO of Next Level MCS will be adding her expertise in Funding Your Dreams - A solution to non-profit fundraising.  Also joining us will be former CNN financial anchor Valarie Coleman Morris, Social Networking guru Natalie Gouche and Author Courtney Parker. Actor/Comedian Michael Colyar to Host. Other speakers TBA.
 
The event benefits the Joseph Rosemond Foundation for Performing Arts and The Andrea Rosemond Breast Cancer Project. Sponsorship opportunities are available along with vendor/exhibit participation.
 
For more information, please contact 424-288-4293. 
The cost is $89.00.  There is limited seating for this event, so act soon.  Early Registration is required. 

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5th Annual Museum of KIPP Art
(Annual Student Art Showcase Event)
 
A celebration of the arts at KIPP LA, featuring the artwork of KIPP LA Prep and KIPP Raíces Academy students. Artwork will be on display and available for purchase through an auction.

When:   June 22, 2011
Where:    Pico House, Placita Olvera
Website:  http://www.kippla.org/moka.cfm

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*2nd Annual LAPD/LAFD Rivalry Basketball Game

Saturday, June 25, 2011
11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

USC Galen Center
3400 South Figueroa Street
  
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will kick off the summer by hosting the 2nd Annual Safe Summer Tip-off Youth Basketball Event, sponsored by Motorola and USC.  More than 5,000 children and their families are expected to attend this FREE special event being held at the  
The Safe Summer Tip-off Youth Basketball Event will feature a basketball game between LAPD officers and LAFD firefighters, including the tip-off by game captains, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and LAFD Chief Millage Park. 

There will also be activities to build unity among the youth, appearances by celebrity guests, entertainment, games and prizes, a complimentary BBQ lunch, a free drawing to win autographed sports memorabilia, and opportunities to learn more about the LAPD and LAFD. 
 
LAFD fire trucks and a helicopter will be on display, and smoke-eaters will give exciting firefighting demonstrations.  The LAPD’s SWAT team, K-9 unit, mounted unit, air support division, and bomb squad will also be hand to educate and dazzle the crowd.
 
During the event, the attendees will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with celebrity guests, win signed sports memorabilia and be entertained by local talent and members of the Los Angeles Clippers Girls and Spirit Squad.  At the conclusion of the game, the Safe Summer Tip-off Trophy will be presented to the winning team. 
 

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Tavis Smiley Foundation 2011 Leadership Institute

July 21-25, 2011
UCLA - Los Angeles, CA

The Leadership Institute is the centerpiece of the Tavis Smiley Foundation’s Youth to Leaders program. Teens, ages 13-18, are invited to apply for admission to attend this annual conference.
Through workshops, panel discussions and interactive activities, the participants learn to assess their strengths and weaknesses, review models of leadership, set goals, discuss and debate issues and create action plans to address issues important to youth. The curriculum also includes career and college planning and a special series of workshops for adults on how to engage youth leadership and advocacy. During the conference the students complete an on-site service project.

For more Info www.youthtoleaders.org

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OMEGA EDUCATIONALFOUNDATION
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
Tau Tau Chapter

 

 

18th ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE

Saturday, October 22, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 

Having touched the lives of over 3700 young men over the last 17 years, this youth conference is designed to focus on pertinent issues facing African-American males, including Self Esteem, Goal Setting, Health & Wellness, Social & Personal
responsibility, Family unity, Academic growth and development, and Conflict Resolution. This conference continues to provoke our youth to think and achieve.

NO COST TO PARTICIPATE!

MORE INFO

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                   JOBS! JOBS!! JOBS!!!

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Rave Motion Pictures to Host
3 Day Job Fair at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

Rave Motion Pictures, the new operator of the theaters undergoing an extensive $11 million transformation at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (BHCP), will host a job fair on the ground floor of the mall next week in preparation of the multiplex’s grand opening in July. Rave plans on
filling more than 80 floor staff and management positions for the new state-of-the-art theaters.

Beginning Thursday, job-seekers are invited to visit Rave’s temporary hiring office located on the first
floor of BHCP, adjacent to the food court.

Thursday, May 12th:  - 3pm-8pm
Friday, May 13th: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, May 14th: 10am-4pm

Individual interviews will be held throughout the three-day event, and candidates are encouragedto fill out the initial application online before the job fair. The online application can be accessed at www.work4rave.com. Those without access to the internet will also have the opportunity to fill in the application at the job fair.

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*74 PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AVAILABLE THROUGH LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Internship positions close as soon as they are filled during the April 5 to May 16 recruitment period.  Students should act fast.

Summer job opportunities for 74 college students are now available through the L.A. County
Arts Internship Program. Descriptions of and contacts for the internship positions are posted on the Arts Commission’s Web site. Go to