Our office is proud to support the People for Mobility Justice's Bike Safety Resource Fair, this Sat., Nov. 8 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Stop by to learn about bike safety, riding skills, and to get a free helmet or bike light. 📍Isana Achernar Academies: 310 E. El Segundo Blvd., Compton, CA 90222

Free Food Distribution: This Saturday, November 1 with the LA Food Bank at the Kia Forum from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For additional food assistance call 211. 📍The Kia Forum (enter off of Kareem Court) 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA

FREE Food Resource: The LA County Parks Dept. is offering free food for youth, teens and seniors at various park locations throughout the County. Learn more at: bit.ly/lacparksfoodprograms To find a food bank near you visit: www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pa...

Grant Opportunity for Public Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, and Schools: LA County’s Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) has $58 million in grant funding available to fund transformative projects that protect, connect, and reimagine parks and open space across the County. (1/2)

Job Opportunities: If you lost your job or income due to the January wildfires, the American Jobs Center of California (AJCC) Rancho Dominguez is hosting an info session on available job opportunities and free training programs tomorrow, Monday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (1/2)

Today, we stand with the LA County LGBTQ+ Commission in uplifting Intersex Awareness Day—a time to help end stigma and affirm everyone’s right to bodily autonomy, respect, and the freedom to live authentically. To learn more and support the Commission’s work, visit: lgbtq.lacounty.gov

Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed for the month of November. This Sun, Oct. 26 at 6:00pm, I will be joined by representatives from LA County’s Department of Public Social Services to discuss food resources and upcoming changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal. (1/2)

CAREER FAIR: Tomorrow, Los Angeles Southwest College is hosting employers on-site that are looking to hire. Check out the flyer for more info. Thursday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 1600 W. Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90047 Register here: forms.office.com/r/HCM5huEUfN

The fall is here, and Jackets & Jams is back! Tomorrow, Saturday October 11 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm come out to support local shelters serving residents experiencing homelessness by donating new or clean used jackets. This donation drive will include live DJ sets, games & prizes and food! (1/2)

📚Reading is a fundamental right – connecting ideas across diverse communities and cultures and creating new possibilities. This week, LA County is celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! (1/2)

You're invited to join the Getty Center's 4th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration this Sat, Oct11, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. This family-friendly outdoor event features fun activities, performances, and more. For more info, visit getty.edu/calendar/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day-2025/

Voting for the Statewide Special Election (Prop 50) has started and ends on Nov 4. You can vote-by-mail or in-person. If you vote by mail, don't forget to: ✅ Mark your vote ✅ Sign + seal the envelope ✅ Drop it in the mail or at one of 400+ Drop Boxes (1/2)

Whether you consider yourself a senior or simply a pro at this thing called life, we want you to know that if you’re 55 or older, you’re invited to take part in the County Parks Department’s Senior Programs! (1/3)

Wishing all observing Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, a reflective and meaningful fast. G’mar Chatima Tova.

We are teaming up with the non-profit LoveSetMatch and the County Parks Department to offer 10-weeks of free tennis lessons at Athens Park. This programming is free and open to all ages. To sign-up for classes on Saturdays or Thursdays, register here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Sharing some snapshots from recent County Parks Community meetings in our district. The Parks Dept is hosting meetings all month, swipe for the list of upcoming meetings at 2nd District parks and be sure to fill out our 2nd District Parks Survey here: bit.ly/SD2-Parks-2025

988 Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (9-8-8). If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health challenges or substance use-related distress, you're not alone. (1/2)

Wishing a Happy Labor Day to the over 100k people who make up our LA County government workforce and to every person who contributes their time, skill, and care in helping to move LA County forward.

Our Freedom Summer Program is wrapping up at Roy Campanella Park. The Compton Wellness Collective will have their final sessions focused on mindfulness and meditation, on Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Check out the video to see what's in store.

Pet owners looking for a fun way to keep your pup cool can stop by Ted Watkins Park for its "Pooches in the Pool" event on Saturday August 23. 📍 13335 E 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90001

If you or someone you care for is living with a disability, your voice matters. LA County is looking to better understand the experiences of individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers when it comes to the services and programs that support them. (1/2)

Throughout the summer, my office partnered with local organizations to offer free programs and experiences as part of our 2nd District Freedom Summer Program at Roy Campanella Park. This morning, I joined one of our program partners, Crop Swap LA, for its final workshop.

If you’re in our Westmont community be sure to check out our new 95th Street & Normandie Pocket Park. This park provides a safe space for children and their families to play, run, climb, and explore. The park is open daily from 6:30 am - 8:00 pm. Thank you, LA County Parks, for your support!

Join the LA County Fire Department for Beach Safety Days for youth ages 9 and older on Saturday August 16 & 23 and Saturday September 6 & 13. Participants will gain essential ocean safety skills from professional lifeguards through hands-on activities in the water. (1/2)

Since start of this year, the Board of Supervisors has been piloting a new way to increase public input on local policies – by using the County’s existing Cluster meetings to present non-emergency Board motions two-weeks before they come before the Board for a vote - (1/4)

Our 95th & Normandie Pocket Park is officially open! Thank you to the LA County Parks Dept. and our community partners for making this special grand opening possible and for supporting us in giving out over 150 backpacks and school supplies to youth in our West Athens-Westmont community. (1/2)

Metro is now accepting applications for the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC). The committee is comprised of Metro riders, youth, professionals and older adults interested in reimagining public safety through a holistic, equitable, and welcoming lens. (1/2)

Every resident deserves dignified, safe, and habitable homes. Today the Board adopted an indoor max temperature threshold to 82 degrees which builds upon the County’s Rental Housing Habitability Program that I authored in 2023.

This morning, Wilfrid J. Bernard, United States Army veteran and longtime Inglewood resident, joined us in leading the Pledge of Allegiance at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Thank you, Mr. Bernard for your service to our country and for sharing your passion for baking.

TODAY is the last chance to complete the online survey to share your feedback to help improve LA County's governance. We want to hear from you, complete the quick & anonymous survey here: www.research.net/r/LAGovernan...

TODAY, Tuesday, July 22, at 12:00 pm, join the virtual town hall for the newly established LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing to learn more about the department as it begins to form and to share your thoughts and questions. Register here: bit.ly/July-22-TH

Congratulations to Culture Flow Project in West Adams and the Fernando Pullum Center in Leimert Park – two organizations in our district that are this year’s recipients of the LA County Department of Art’s Organizational Grants Program. (1/2)

As a result of my motion to expand access to discounted and free transit rides offered through Metro’s LIFE Program, participants can now automatically opt-in to receive their monthly 20 free rides on their TAP card instead of having to manually add them every month. (1/2)

ICYMI: In this week's Unincorporated Communities Newsletter, we shared two important updates for employees in unincorporated areas that took effect on July 1. ➡️The minimum wage has increased to $17.81 for anyone working at least two hours a week (1/2)

Register today to join us on Wed, Aug. 6, for an engaging community discussion on the intersectionality of racial and LGBTQIA+ justice. This event will include on-site resources, reflections on excerpts from the book Brown and Gay in LA, and a poetry performance by Helena Lourdes Donato-Sap. (1/2)

Pastor Darryl L. Beard of Mount Carmel Holy Assembly Baptist Church joined us in delivering the invocation at today’s Board meeting. A lifelong servant leader and proud Angeleno, Pastor Beard has been with Mount Carmel since 1976, then stepping into the role of lead pastor in 2002. (1/2)

Workforce Support for Phillips 66 Workers Impacted by Refinery Closure: The LA County Dept. of Economic Opportunity’s Rapid Response Team & LA County Dept. of Human Resources is inviting impacted workers to connect in-person & virtually for support with applying to jobs & accessing resources. (1/3)

On July 5, 1852 - only 173 years ago - Frederick Douglass asked a powerful question: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” His words remain painfully relevant today. (1/3)

This morning, Hawthorne resident Sergeant Todd Stern who proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for five years led the Pledge of the Allegiance at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Sergeant Stern is a highly decorated veteran, honored with numerous awards for his exemplary service. (1/2)

Celebrate Pride Month at the 5th Annual South Bay Pride Paddle this Sunday June 29! This event is open to everyone, whether you're paddling or cheering on from the sidelines. Olympus Board Shop will offer paddleboard rentals for anyone who doesn't have a board. (1/2)

Our 8+ Week Freedom Summer Program is now underway! Sign-up for an upcoming workshop. FREE programs and services which include: - Urban Survival: Growing Food 101 with Crop Swap LA - A gymnastics program by Fun Station LA - Bike safety courses with East Side Riders (1/3)

SUN Bucks is a summer program that provides $40 per month from June - August ($120 total) to help families with groceries for their school-aged children during summer break. (1/2)

It is always great when the incoming resident physician trainees from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) - one of our region's key institutions dedicated to advancing health equity and training the next generation of physicians – stop by the Board of Supervisors meeting. (1/2)

As the weather gets warmer make sure you are signed up for heat advisories to ensure you are prepared to avoid heat-related illness. Sign-up here: bit.ly/HeatAdvisories

This morning, I joined Congresswoman Nanette Barragán and Dr. Griselda Gutierrez, Chief Medical Officer at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, to discuss the devastating impact that proposed federal Medicaid cuts would have on countless residents across Los Angeles County. (1/5)

In honor of Juneteenth, the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits will continue the work we did last year to provide free admission. Today, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, admission will be FREE for all visitors. Tickets will be available at any onsite museum ticketing desk. (1/2)

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Join the LA County Office of Violence Prevention to learn about gun safety and preventative measures we can all take to help stop senseless tragedies. To learn more, visit: ph.lacounty.gov/ovp/GunViole... (1/2)

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOPS: Immigrant Defenders Law Center is hosting a Spanish virtual Know Your Rights Workshop TODAY, Tuesday, June 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join to learn about different forms of support and local resources. Register here: bit.ly/44llaQy (1/2)

The escalated and targeted attacks on the fundamental rights of immigrant communities has forced this public cry for justice. People have a right to peacefully protest the violation of rights, denial of due process, and wrongful deportations. (1/3)

The new LAX/Metro Transit Center opens tomorrow, Friday June 6 at 5:00 p.m. This new center conveniently connects the Metro C and K lines, multiple bus lines, and more – making it a lot easier to get to LAX. (1/2)