Mayor Kicks Off “L.A. Connected” to Support Hard-Hit Families
L.A. Connected is an effort to help Angelenos hardest-hit by COVID-19 access vital financial relief.
LA Mask Print Project
As we all learn to live with COVID-19, we must do everything we can to protect ourselves and one another. Wearing a mask is a sign of respect — to our neighbors, our nurses, doctors, and essential workers, our loved ones, and our fellow Angelenos. Check out the LA Mask Print Project.
Cynthia McClain-Hill Elected President of LA Board of Water and Power Commissioners
Attorney and public policy strategist Cynthia McClain-Hill was elected today as President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and Commissioner Susana Reyes, a retired LADWP customer service director for low-income programs and sustainability advisor to Mayor Eric Garcetti, was elected the Board’s Vice President.
Update on Mail Delivery Issues from Congresswoman Barragan’s office
Congresswoman Nanette Barragan has written an official letter to the Postmaster General requesting immediate attention to the mail delivery issues in San Pedro. Click read more for a link to the letter.
Fireworks report from LAPD
In comparison to last year, an analysis of Calls of Service revealed an 86.2% increase (2019-4,380 vs. 2020-8,155) and a 252% increase in online reporting (2019-1,579 vs. 2020-5,559). Additionally, the total amount of fireworks seized by the LAPD nearly doubled last year’s 2,350 pounds, with a total of 4,350 pounds of fireworks recovered this summer.
Clearwater Project Updates and News
Construction of the tunnel access shaft continues. Next year, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be lowered into the shaft and tunneling will begin. Learn all about the Clearwater Project in this latest newsletter.
Navigation Center at LAPD Harbor Division Opens
The San Pedro Navigation Center helps those experiencing homelessness securely store their belongings and receive case management services. Case managers are on-site to help navigate clients through referrals and connect them to resources.
A Bridge Home in San Pedro grand opening July 6th with Mayor Garcetti & City Council Member Buscaino.
Watch the grand opening video with Mayor Garcetti and Councilman Buscaino and also see Amber Ginsberg's tour of the new A Bridge Home facility in San Pedro.