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Be A King!

Be A King!

Jan 7, 2022

Lessons from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

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A Virtual Event
Thursday, January 27, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PT

Dr. Bernice King will join CalEndow Live on January 27 to discuss her life and work as CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father.

In this hourlong conversation, Dr. King will discuss the growth of the King Center and explain how her father’s principles of nonviolence contribute to social justice and racial equity in the United States and around the world. She will answer your questions about the ongoing struggle against voter suppression and police violence and share her personal self-care strategies.

Register today to reserve your space and submit a question for Dr. King.

This virtual event is free. Registration is required.
Closed captioning and Spanish interpretation will be available.

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Bernice A. King is CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. A highly respected social commentator, Dr. King appears frequently on Good Morning America, CNN, and other major national news outlets. She holds a Master of Divinity Degree and Doctorate of Law from Emory University.

Be A King! Lessons from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is produced by CalEndow Live, providing health and racial equity programming for social change that is open for all and free for the public good.

The California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
South Coast AQMD’s 9th Annual MLK Day of Service

South Coast AQMD’s 9th Annual MLK Day of Service

Jan 7, 2022

Remember to register for this exciting program!

You will not want to miss this year’s honorable speakers joining us to celebrate Dr. King’s everlasting message of nonviolence, communication,
and most of all, equal rights.

Register Here

Saturday, JANUARY 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Virtual Only via Zoom – Register Here.

Out of an abundance of caution, South Coast AQMD’s 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2022, will now be conducted in a virtual format only.
The decision to make this a virtual event is a precautionary step to protect the health of all program participants and attendees taking into consideration the increasing spread of the omicron variant.
We look forward to you joining us virtually to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to inspire us to work for social and environmental justice.

For more information, email: cleanairconnections@aqmd.gov

South Coast Air Quality Management District | 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Tel 909-396-2000 800-CUT SMOG www.aqmd.gov

Tree Project

Tree Project

Dec 16, 2021

Excited to share our first set of trees were planted this month! For the past year-plus the WANC Public Safety Committee Chair worked with LA SANITATION & ENVIRONMENT (Amy Schulenberg) in the planning and community outreach! There was an outreach and survey effort asking our stakeholders what type of trees they wanted to be planted in our neighborhood. This survey was available to all who wanted to weigh in!

We are just getting started on this effort to better sustain our community with more shade and environmental approaches to combat the toxic carbon emissions that surround our neighborhood!

Per the maintenance of the trees: here is an update on the plan!

The trees will be watered and maintained by the Urban Forestry Division of StreetsLA. They will water them as long as they believe the trees need the care with an expected range of 3 -5 years of care. They do a fantastic job looking after a select portion of my grant trees. For example, if there is a tree vandalized, they will clean it up (removing any debris and tripping hazards).

After that time, the trees will join the ranks of street trees throughout the City in the sense that there will not be regular watering but they would be on any trim cycle deemed necessary by the City. The trees are expected to fully exist on their own at that time.

After that, if the NC wants to fund a once or twice a year tree maintenance from a non-profit.

 

 

When you’re strolling along the Adams Corridor check out our new trees – each tree has a white tag attached to it that informs the community on the type of tree! How cool and mindful! This work has been and continues to be a collaborative effort of the West Adams Neighborhood Council Public Safety Committee, LA SANITATION & ENVIRONMENT, LA CONSERVATION CORP, and Urban Forestry Division of Streets LA!

tree planted in West Adams sidewalk
Chinese Elm tree

Adams Blvd Safety Project FAQs

Adams Blvd Safety Project FAQs

Nov 4, 2021

Project Area: Adams Blvd from Fairfax Ave to Crenshaw Blvd (2 miles)

The City of Los Angeles is improving Adams Blvd with traffic safety and accessibility elements. The safety project was selected because of the high number of crashes that have killed or severely injured people. Below are responses to frequently asked questions about the project.

LADOT has prepared this Frequently Asked Questions flyer. View/download here.

Adams Blvd Safety Project – StreetsLA Notices

Adams Blvd Safety Project – StreetsLA Notices

Sep 20, 2021

Notices provided by StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services, Dept. of Public Works, City of LA).

To open printable documents, click links.

Notice of Street Work – September (pdf)
Adams Blvd, La Brea Ave to Fairfax Ave

Street Work on Your Street (pdf)
Asphalt Application – Saturday Only

Street Work on Your Street (pdf)
Asphalt Application – Sunday Only

Notice of Street Work – September 18-19 (pdf)
Adams Blvd, La Brea Ave to Fairfax Ave

Traffic Advisory – September 18-19 (pdf)
Adams Blvd, La Brea Ave to Fairfax Ave

 

Adams Blvd. Resurfacing

Adams Blvd. Resurfacing

Sep 13, 2021

Adams Boulevard Safety Project Update:

Please Be Aware:

As part of the Adams Boulevard Safety Project, the street will be resurfaced between Fairfax Avenue and La Brea Avenue during the weekends of September 18-19 and September 25-26, 2021.

Click here for more about the Adams Boulevard Safety Project

Adams Blvd Work Notice, Spanish version

Adams Blvd Safety Project Notice of Work – Clink links for printable documents

LADOT Fact Sheet – August 2021

City of Los Angeles – Striping Removal, August 23-August 25, 2021

 

 

Redistricting: Community Public Hearing

Redistricting: Community Public Hearing

Aug 27, 2021

Join the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission for a Council District 10 Community Public Hearing on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10am.

This is an important meeting on “redistricting”.

What is redistricting?
Every 10 years, the entire country goes through a process called redistricting to redraw the maps that determine each district. As communities get smaller or bigger, and people move in and out, it is important that the districts are defined fairly and equally. According to the U.S. Constitution, all electoral districts within a given redistricting map must contain approximately the same number of people. The maps drawn will determine the allocation of political power and representation at every level of government (city, county, state and federal).

Participating in the redistricting process can be just as important as voting. Come learn and take action so that your neighborhood gets treated fairly and gets the resources it needs and deserves.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021
10:00 AM
Join by ZOOM: bit.ly/LACCRCZoom or listen only: (699) 254-5252, enter 161 545 4787#

Please share this invitation by the Los Angeles Council Redistricting Commission with your neighbors, friends, and family. If you require translation services, contact (213) 263-5765.

For more information about the City’s redistricting process, visit laccrc2021.org.

Adams Blvd. Safety Project UPDATE

Adams Blvd. Safety Project UPDATE

Aug 19, 2021

The City of Los Angeles is improving Adams Blvd with traffic safety and accessibility elements. These treatments are designed to reduce collisions resulting in a safer Adams Blvd for all modes of transportation.

The safety project area was selected because of the high number of crashes that have killed or severely injured people. Please see below the safety design elements and a construction implementation plan.

NEW SAFETY FEATURES ON ADAMS WILL INCLUDE:

  • Lane Reconfiguration with Bike Lane from Fairfax to Crenshaw – New striping will include one lane in each direction, bike lanes, and parallel parking against the curb.
  • Three New Crosswalks with Pedestrian Refuge Islands and Flashing Beacons at Marvin Ave, Palm Grove Ave, and Wellington Ave – Pedestrian islands give people a place to pause while crossing the street to navigate different directions of traffic and flashing beacons alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
  • Pavement Resurfacing and Slurry Seal – A smooth, more predictable surface will improve the travel experience for people walking, biking, and driving. Adams Blvd will be resurfaced between Fairfax and La Brea and a slurry seal will be applied from La Brea to Crenshaw.
  • Left Turn Signal Upgrades at La Brea, Crenshaw, Hauser, and Redondo
  • Street Lighting Upgrades
  • Bonus: Street Trees from Fairfax to La Brea! Trees provide shade and improve air quality for the benefit of the whole community.

View the project fact sheet in English and Spanish.

SAFETY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Work began on the new pedestrian refuge island at Marvin Ave on August 16, 2021 and is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete.

To prepare for the slurry seal, from Monday, August 23-Wednesday, August 25, 2021 the City will grind off the existing lane striping on Adams Blvd. Once completed, the contractor will use a temporary paint to restripe the street in its current configuration. The new street configuration will be installed after the street is slurry sealed. Residents should expect temporary lane closures and parking restrictions during this period. View the Notice of Work.

Street resurfacing on Adams Blvd between Fairfax and La Brea is expected to start in early September. The slurry seal will be applied to Adams Blvd between La Brea and Crenshaw after the resurfacing is completed, around mid to late September. Please stay tuned for more information.

After the resurfacing and slurry seal is completed, the City will install the Lane Reconfiguration with Bike Lane from Fairfax to Crenshaw and complete the new crossing at Marvin Ave, estimated October 2021.

Between November 2021 and June 2022, the City will install the two pedestrian crossings at Wellington and Palm Grove. Please stay tuned for more precise information as we get closer to construction.

 

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JUNE 15: What will it take to end Homelesness in LA?

JUNE 15: What will it take to end Homelesness in LA?

Jun 13, 2021

UPCOMING EVENT:

WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN L.A.?

Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 5:00 PM PT

A Zócalo/United Way Event, Co-Presented with the Committee for Greater Los Angeles
Moderated by Anna Scott, Housing and Homelessness Reporter, KCRW

Today, more than one-quarter of all unsheltered people in the United States live in L.A. County. And of all Angelenos experiencing homelessness, more than 70 percent are sleeping in the streets, or in makeshift structures, tents, or vehicles. Homelessness has always been a public health and humanitarian crisis, but the crisis has been exacerbated by the continued lack of affordable housing and the global pandemic. Policy changes and unprecedented housing investments, including Projects Roomkey and Homekey—converting hotels into housing—and the federal American Rescue Plan, haven’t been able to keep up with rising evictions and housing costs. Meanwhile, the issue is bitterly dividing neighbors and becoming a source of intense conflict in local politics. And elected officials, organizations dedicated to helping unsheltered people, and other stakeholders cannot agree on whether to put their resources toward local, interim housing or creating more permanent housing solutions. What should the city do to ease the crisis right now—and are many of the quick fixes being proposed truly sustainable? What sort of civic will and capacity must L.A. muster to respond to the many different fronts on which the battle against homelessness is being fought? And how much would L.A. have to change itself—its governance system, its economy, its housing, its laws—to end homelessness in the long-term?

In conjunction with the publication of new reports on homelessness from United Way and the Committee For Greater LA, UCLA California Policy Lab executive director Janey Rountree, Enterprise Community Partners vice president Jimar Wilson, L.A. resident Shawn Pleasants, Chair of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform Sarah Dusseault, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles Homelessness Initiatives director Carter Hewgley visit Zócalo to discuss what it would take for L.A. to shelter all its people.

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Go Human

Go Human

May 20, 2021

The Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Go Human campaign aims to reduce traffic collisions to improve safety in communities across Southern California. SCAG hopes to create safer and healthier cities through education, advocacy, information sharing and events that help residents re-envision their neighborhoods. Learn more about Go Human here.

La campaña Go Human de la Asociación de Gobiernos del Sur de California (SCAG) tiene como objetivo reducir los accidentes de tránsito para mejorar la seguridad en las comunidades del sur de California. SCAG espera crear ciudades más seguras y saludables a través de educación, promoción, intercambio de información y eventos que ayuden a los residentes a volver a visualizar sus vecindarios.

Check out Go Human’s informational traffic safety tips:

Commit to driving practices that create safe streets for vulnerable users, particularly those who walk and bike. Take the Go Human Safe Driver Pledge!

Comprométase a prácticas de manejo que generen calles seguras para los usuarios vulnerables, particularmente para aquellos que caminan o andan en bicicleta. ¡Toma el compromiso del conductor seguro de Go Human!

COVID-19 NEWS

COVID-19 NEWS

Apr 22, 2021

In keeping with Mayor Garcetti’s directive issued today, entitled “COVID-19 City Guidelines,” all Neighborhood Council (NC) Board, Committee, Alliance, and Liaison meetings, as well as all other NC-related events – are suspended up to and including March 31, 2020.

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Helpful resources to help you get information on the Coronavirus:

 

NC contact information:

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