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RPV Voluntary Property Buyout Program Applications due Nov. 8 and $1.9M in Reief Grants Distributed to Homeownwers

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RPV Voluntary Property Buyout Program Applications due Nov. 8 and $1.9M in Reief Grants Distributed to Homeownwers

 

RANCHO PALOS VERDES — Reminder: Applications for the Voluntary Property Buyout Program in the landslide area are due tomorrow Nov. 8. Completed applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. and can be sent via email tolandmovement@rpvca.govor in person at City Hall.Make sure that all forms in the application are signed by all owners of the property.

Established with $42 million from FEMA’s hazard mitigation grant program, the voluntary property buyout program is intended to help eligible homeowners relocate to safer areas by offering a fair market value for their properties based on pre-disaster appraisals. Properties acquired by the city through this program will be permanently converted to open space and deed-restricted, protecting them from future redevelopment risks.

As of close of business on Nov. 6, the city has received 57 applications. The Building and Safety Division has conducted dozens of home inspections as part of the application process.

The city and Cal OES will review all applications to ensure they meet FEMA’s eligibility criteria. Properties will be prioritized for selection based on factors such as safety concerns, structural condition, and utility statuses.

If selected for a grant under the program, the city will purchase the property for a price determined by an appraisal that is based on the fair market value of the land on Dec. 1, 2022, prior to the acceleration of the landslide. The FEMA grant will pay for 75% of the sale, and property owners will contribute the remaining 25% through a reduction of the fair market value payment. Property owners who have been selected to proceed with the purchase of their property may withdraw at any time prior to sale closing.

Details:rpvca.gov/landmovement. If you have questions about the program, email landmovement@rpvca.gov.

$1.9 Million in Relief Grants Distributed to Landslide Property Owners

Over the past month, the city has distributed $1.9 million in emergency relief grants to residents impacted by land movement and utility shutoffs. The city’s finance department has been working diligently to get grants to those in need as soon as possible, typically issuing checks in five days.

Eligible property owners can still apply for up to $10,000 to cover critical expenses such as purchasing supplies, home repairs, temporary housing and other related costs due to land movement or utility interruptions. This program was made possible thanks to $5 million from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, which included $2.8 million for individual assistance, and $2.2 million to help the city’s ongoing landslide response and stabilization efforts.

Details:rpvca.gov/landmovement.

California Art Shines in Local Parks: Inaugural Grantees Bring Creativity Outdoors

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California Art Shines in Local Parks: Inaugural Grantees Bring Creativity Outdoors

 

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California, in October announced the inaugural recipients of the arts in California parks local parks grant program. A total of $2.8 million will fund 31 local nonprofits, community organizations and artists, allowing them to create unforgettable experiences in local parks across the state..

More than 200 applications were received for this grant program administered by Parks California, the collaborative grant partner for State Parks. Recipients were selected through a competitive review process, ensuring statewide representation and meaningful local impact through art, culture, and nature.

“Parks California is delighted to support local artists and organizations in the creation of art and programming in parks,” said President and CEO of Parks California Kindley Walsh Lawlor. “We hope these projects will serve as catalysts for engagement, giving residents and visitors a new view of parks as community spaces. Along with partners, we work to connect people, art, and nature in new and creative ways.”

A map of grant recipients and their projects can be found here.

These art projects will have far-reaching benefits, promoting a greater sense of connection to local spaces, enhancing community well-being, and providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage with the arts in outdoor spaces. Find upcoming events in a local park near you by visiting artsincaliforniaparks.org. Projects will launch this month and continue through September 2025. Interested organizations can apply for the next grant cycles in spring 2025 and 2026.

POLA Releases Draft SEIR for Proposed Waterfront Amphitheater With 6,200 Seats, Yet, Just 2,600 Parking Spaces

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POLA Releases Draft SEIR for Proposed Waterfront Amphitheater With 6,200 Seats, Yet, Just 2,600 Parking Spaces

LOS ANGELES — The Port of Los Angeles Nov. 6 released a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Draft SEIR to the 2009 San Pedro Waterfront EIS/EIR for the West Harbor modification project.

The proposed project involves the development of an approximate 6,200-seat, 100,000-square-foot-amphitheater on 2.1 acres of port property leased to West Harbor. The proposed project includes the development of a nearby 2,600-stall parking lot in San Pedro, which would be available to theatergoers and other waterfront visitors.

The Draft SEIR has determined that implementation of the proposed project would result in significant, unavoidable impacts related to air quality, including greenhouse gasses, noise and transportation.

The Draft SEIR is available for review on the Port of Los Angeles website at portoflosangeles.org/ceqa.

A virtual public meeting will be held for the proposed project Nov. 14, on Zoom. Simultaneous Spanish translation is available. No registration is required.

Written comments on the Draft SEIR may be submitted via email to ceqacomments@portla.org or to the following address during the public review period through Monday, Dec. 23, 2024:

Director of Environmental Management

Los Angeles Harbor Department

425 South Palos Verdes Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

Comment letters sent via email should include the Project title “West Harbor modification project” in the email subject line.

Time: 4 p.m., Nov. 14

Details: portoflosangeles.org/ceqa, or contact the Port of Los Angeles Environmental Management Division at ceqacomments@portla.org or 310-732-3151

Venue: Zoom

 

LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person, Russell Williams Carson

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LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person, Russell Williams Carson

 

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department missing persons unit is asking for the public’s help locating at-risk missing person, Russell Williams. He is a 64-year-old white male who was last seen on Nov. 4, 2024, at 10:45 p.m., on the 300 block of East Carson Street in the city of Carson.

Russell is 5’10” tall, 150 lbs. He has bald hair, brown eyes, a mustache, and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a black and gray jacket.
Mr. Williams suffers from dementia and a mental health disorder. His family is concerned for his well-being and asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500, or anonymously, at 800-222–8477, http://lacrimestoppers.org

NALEO Educational Fund Mobilizes Voter Resources for Election Day / NALEO Financiación Educacional Moviliza recursos de los Votantes Para el día de las Elecciones

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NALEO Educational Fund Mobilizes Voter Resources for Election Day / NALEO Financiación Educacional Moviliza recursos de los Votantes Para el día de las Elecciones

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials or NALEO Educational Fund announced Nov. 5 its plans to ensure that Latinos and all Americans have full and fair opportunities to participate in Election 2024.

“We are excited to see Latinos and all Americans exercise their civic duty by heading out to cast their ballots today and join the millions who have already voted early,” said NALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas. “While today will be a day to celebrate participating in our democracy, we also expect the coming days to be marked by a volatile and uncertain political environment. Our organization stands ready to do its part to help keep voters informed with trustworthy information as they cast their votes, ballots are counted, and the election is certified.”

NALEO Educational Fund projects that at least 17.5 million Latinos will vote in this election. These projections represent a 6.5% increase from Latino turnout in 2020, increasing in several states, including California, New York, Florida and Nevada.

The number of Latinos in the U.S. Senate could increase from five to seven, and in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 48 to 50. Of the 48 incumbent Latino U.S. Representatives, 43 are running for re-election, and 36 have good re-election prospects. More information about NALEO Educational Fund’s Election 2024 Races to Watch analysis can be found here.

As is customary during every election, NALEO Educational Fund will be:

  • Operating its toll-free bilingual hotline, 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA or 1-888-839-8682, to provide voters with accurate and timely information about electoral participation and the opportunity to report any problems they may encounter. The hotline will operate on election day from 3 a.m. PT/5 a.m. CT/6 a.m. ET to 9 p.m. PT/11 p.m. CT/12a.m. ET
  • Combating misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation or MDM on elections-related topics that target Latinos, utilizing its Defiende La Verdad campaign and social media monitoring tools
  • Serving as a resource for community members, stakeholders, and media partners by having bilingual spokespersons available for media interviews

NALEO Educational Fund has partnered with the Election Protection Coalition, with its hotline serving as its official Spanish-language hotline. Individuals can text or call 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA or 888-839-8682 to report any problems at the polls, intimidation when casting ballots, or any instances of mis-and disinformation. In addition, bilingual hotline operators will be available to answer voters’ questions, including information about eligibility to vote, finding out locations for voting, and knowing what type of ID may be needed to bring to the polls.

 

The City of Los Angeles Releases Need-To-Know Information for Angelenos on Election Day

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The City of Los Angeles Releases Need-To-Know Information for Angelenos on Election Day

 

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Nov. 5 released important election day information and encouraged Angelenos to exercise their right to vote.

“Voting centers are open throughout Los Angeles and the City has made preparations to keep Angelenos safe on Election Day and as results are announced,” said Mayor Bass. “I urge all Angelenos to get out and vote today.”

Where And When Can I Vote?

If you are voting by mail, you can find a list of ballot drop box locations at lavote.gov. You can also visit a Vote Center to drop off your mail-in ballot. All ballots must be postmarked or returned to an official drop box or vote center by election day. The Registrar will accept ballots postmarked by election day and received within 7 days after Election Day.

If you are voting in person, Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Visit locator.lavote.gov or call 800-815-2666, and select option 1. Any voter can visit any Vote Center location and cast their ballot. The online locator application shows the approximate wait time at each location. Click here for more information about voter registration and what to bring to your polling place.

What Is Los Angeles Doing To Keep Voters Safe?

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center or EOC will be activated Nov. 5 to monitor election day voting and the response to election results. The EOC will determine future activation as the day progresses.

The LAPD department operations center will be activated and will have the maximum deployment on election day to ensure the safety of Angelenos and to hold people accountable for any unrest or destruction of property. LAPD is in coordination with our county, state, and federal partners – including the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Joint Regional Intelligence Center, and others – to share information across jurisdictions to ensure the safety of Angelenos on and after Election Day.

Where and When will Election Results Be Posted?

Election results will be populated at results.lavote.gov. When Vote Centers close, Election Workers will complete their closing procedures and deliver their ballots to the Sheriff’s Deputies at a designated check-in center. Sheriff’s deputies then transport ballots from the check-in center to the ballot processing center to be processed and counted.

It is important to know that counting ballots and reporting results do not end on election night. All vote by mail ballots cast by election day and received within seven days from election day will be accepted, processed, and once verified, counted.

All conditional voter registration (same-day registration) and provisional ballots cast on election day are processed and added to the tally once they are cleared.

After election night, election results will be updated on results.lavote.gov between 4 p.m. and 5p.m. PT on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Friday, Nov. 8
  • Monday, Nov. 11 – Friday, Nov. 15
  • Monday, Nov. 18 – Tuesday, Nov.19
  • Friday, Nov. 22
  • Tuesday, Nov. 26

Election results are expected to be certified by Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Know Your Rights

If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the California Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free voter hotline at 800-345-VOTE (8683).

Details: click here.

 

 

LA Animal Services Hosts Waived and Reduced Fee Adoption Weekends In November to Help Pets Find Forever Homes

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LA Animal Services Hosts Waived and Reduced Fee Adoption Weekends In November to Help Pets Find Forever Homes

 

LOS ANGELES — LA Animal Services will offer waived or reduced adoption fees for the weekends in November to help the pets in its six centers find loving homes. Like many shelters across the country, the department is facing high intake numbers of cats and dogs, with medium- and large-sized dogs making up the majority of the pet population. To encourage animal lovers to adopt, LA Animal Services invites you to meet your new canine buddy or feline friend at one of its special adoption weekend events happening in November:

Reduced Adoption Fees

  • Nov. 9–10: Adopt a Senior Pet Month weekend
  • Nov. 16–17: Stray paws adoption event
  • Nov. 23–24: Bring home a furry friend
  • Nov. 30–Dec.1: It’s a Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Reduced adoption fees for dogs, $51 (that does not include $20 license fee for LA City residents); puppies, $75, cats, $12.50; and kittens, $25.

“While we have placed more than 25,000 dogs and cats into loving homes so far this year, that hasn’t been enough to keep up with the volume of animals coming into our shelters,” said Annette Ramirez, acting general manager for LA Animal Services. “We’re needing our Los Angeles community to adopt or foster from our shelters to save more lives and ensure there is lifesaving space for abandoned, sick, or injured animals with nowhere else to go.”

Pets adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Adopters also receive a Petco flyer with discounts to help make their pet adoption a success and a VCA healthy start certificate, which provides up to $250 of follow up veterinary care within the first 14 days of adoption, and for a limited time a free dog or cat bed thanks to a donation from Chewy and Greater Good Charities. In addition, dogs are eligible for free dog training classes with Paws for Life K9 Rescue at the People & Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills, CA. Contact info@pawsforlifecanine.org for more details.

If you can’t adopt, please consider temporarily fostering a pet. When you foster a shelter pet, you’re not just helping that animal, but it also frees up a space for another dog or cat in need. Click on the links to view canine buddies and feline friends available for adoption or fostering.

Details: laanimalservices.com

CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Welcomes Three Esteemed Leaders to Board of Directors

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CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Welcomes Three Esteemed Leaders to Board of Directors

CARSON — The philanthropic foundation of California State University, Dominguez Hills or CSUDH has announced three new members of its board of directors.

A registered 501(c)3 organization, the philanthropic foundation supports CSUDH as a key educational, cultural, and economic resource for the South Bay. It was established in 2015 as an independent charitable successor to the CSUDH Foundation, and encourages the solicitation and acceptance of private gifts to the university. As California’s budget has decreased in recent years and the university continues to prepare deserving and talented students for the demands of the regional workforce, the foundation focuses on fundraising and endowment management to generate much-needed funds to sustain and grow CSUDH.

Its board of directors, comprised of industry and civic leaders, advises CSUDH president Thomas A. Parham, engages external partners, and fosters a culture of philanthropy. This active group of dedicated volunteers is chaired by Maria Villa, a principal of the law firm of Lathrop & Villa, a Latina trailblazer in the legal community, and a CSUDH alumna with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the philanthropic foundation Eva Sevcikova said:

“I am thrilled to augment the board leadership with these outstanding individuals. They were selected based on their individual skills and passion for CSUDH. They are committed to make the dream of higher education a reality for our Toros and help move them up on the socio-economic ladder. I’m grateful for their service and look forward to taking our important work together to new heights.”

The new board of directors members include:

Franco Vega |Founder and CEO of The RightWay Foundation

Franco Vega is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering system-impacted youth in Los Angeles County. As an orphan and former probation youth, Franco uses his experiences to drive positive change for foster youth. The barriers he faced and overcame as a young adult inspired him to create The RightWay Foundation with a mission to ensure every foster youth has the resources and community they need to build a prosperous future. The RightWay Foundation combines healing-centered, trauma-informed mental health services, comprehensive job readiness training, and supportive housing for transition-age foster youth in Los Angeles County. Having attended CSUDH, Vega feels connected to the campus and today’s students.

Bree Nguyen | Educator, Founder, and Investor
Bree Nguyen teaches classes in finance, management, and entrepreneurship at CSUDH. She also speaks publicly for student and corporate audiences, and serves as an advisor and consultant for various early-stage companies across entertainment, gaming and digital and education nonprofits. Beginning her career as a teenager at Maverick Records, she pioneered digital marketing strategies before becoming director of marketing at Warner Bros. Records. She went on to co-found Archer Education before serving as Meta’s head of public figure partnerships. Today, through her firm MPN Business Group, she advises and invests in startups across entertainment, gaming and education sectors, while serving on boards including the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Council. She holds an M.S. in Business Analytics and earned her B.S. in Finance from CSUDH.

Danny Bakewell, Jr. | Executive Editor and Chief of Staff of the Los Angeles Sentinel Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. leads the Los Angeles Sentinel, the largest African American owned and operated newspaper west of the Mississippi. It is part of the Bakewell Media Company, which also owns the Los Angeles Watts Times and Taste of Soul, the largest free family festival in California. Danny Jr. also serves as the President of The Bakewell Company, a business founded by his father Danny Bakewell, Sr., in the 1970s and now one of the largest African American-owned development companies in the United States. Most of the Bakewell Company’s four million square feet commercial project portfolio was and is in Southern California, and all of its properties are in areas with large communities of color. His mother, Aline Bakewell, Esq., is a 1975 graduate of CSUDH.

Autry Museum Hosts its Annual Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge: Going Home: Returning Material Culture to Native Communities

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Autry Museum Hosts its Annual Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge: Going Home: Returning Material Culture to Native Communities

 

The Marshall McKay Seminar will focus on strategies, challenges and success stories related to the return of cultural heritage to Indigenous communities.

Named in honor of Marshall McKay, former Chairman of the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation tribal council and the first Native person to serve as chair of the Autry’s board, Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge seeks to empower Native knowledge by exploring topics that impact Native communities and beyond.

On Nov. 15 and 16, the two-day seminar will feature knowledge keepers, community

leaders, and museum experts who will discuss strategies, challenges, and success stories related to the voluntary return of cultural heritage to Indigenous communities.

In partnership with the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, the third year of the Marshall McKay Seminar will delve into the critical topics of cultural items returning to communities with a focus on the changing landscape of voluntary returns.

A top priority of the Marshall McKay Seminar is to make the information presented widely available, specifically to Native communities. The seminar will be held in person at the Autry Museum and will be streamed online.

Schedule:

Nov. 15

  • What is Cultural Patrimony?
  • Voices from the Community: Recipients of Repatriated Items
  • Understanding the Challenges of Returning Cultural Heritage Items

Nov. 16

  • The Role of ATALM’s Going Home Fund
  • International Repatriation Efforts

Details: For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/Marshall-McKay-Seminar

Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center of Long Beach Provided More Than $13 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

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Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center of Long Beach Provided More Than $13 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

 

LONG BEACH —October 30, 2024 – Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center of Long Beach provided more than $13 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medically necessary care.

Dignity Health provides emergency medical care and medically necessary care in our hospital facilities to all patients, without regard to a patient’s financial ability to pay. The hospital has a financial assistance policy that describes the assistance provided to patients for whom it would be a financial hardship to fully pay the expected out-of-pocket expenses for such care, and who meet the eligibility criteria. The financial assistance policy, a plain language summary and related materials are available in multiple languages on the hospital’s website.

St. Mary Medical Center of Long Beach takes a comprehensive approach to improving community health, including not only inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical care, but also a range of prevention and health improvement programs delivered alongside community partners, financial grants to non-profit organizations, and investments in efforts that address the social determinants of health.

More information about Dignity Health’s financial assistance policy at St. Mary Long Beach, including who is eligible to receive assistance, can be found here, and general information about the hospital can be found here.

dignityhealth.org/stmarymedical

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