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Late Photographer Allan Sekula’s Collection Head’s to Benefit Sale at L.A. Arts Venue The Brick

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Late Photographer Allan Sekula’s Collection Head’s to Benefit Sale at L.A. Arts Venue The Brick

 

When photographer and critic Allan Sekula died in Los Angeles in 2013, he left behind abundant evidence of a life spent collecting all sorts of material over decades in L.A. and traveling the globe with his wife, art historian Sally Stein.

Fans of Sekula and Stein will have a rare opportunity over the next week to bring home some of the items the duo lived with over the years as Los Angeles art venue the Brick is staging a benefit garage sale of their collection. Founded as LAXART in 2005, the nonprofit visual arts venue has moved to a new location, a former furniture showroom at 518 N. Western Avenue, just north of Koreatown.

Sekula taught at the California Institute of the Arts for almost three decades. He was recognized with inclusion in major shows such as the 1993 Whitney Biennial in New York, and, in Kassel, Germany, Documenta 11 (2002) and 12 (2007). He earned fellowships from no less than the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, among others.

The garage sale is underway. Stein has donated their home library (containing more than 3,000 books), along with all manner of bric-a-brac including mementos from their travels, Hasselblad slide projectors, and “lots and lots of Sekuliana,” said the Brick. Among the themes are photography-related items like toy cameras and objects related to seafaring, which was one of the lenses through which Sekula viewed modern industrialization. The sale will continue from Tuesday through Saturday, June 25–29, from noon to 5 p.m. each day.

Time: 12 to 5 p.m., June 25 to June 29

Cost: Free

Details: https://the-brick.org

Venue: The Brick, 518 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles

LA County Department of Health Services Responding to Privacy Breach

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LA County Department of Health Services Responding to Privacy Breach

 

Update on RLN’s June 17 Brief: https://tinyurl.com/privacy-breach

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services or DHS disclosed June 21 that on Feb. 6, 2024, it was the victim of a cyberattack in which a hacker circumvented the multi-factor authentication safeguards of an employee’s Microsoft 365 account through a method commonly referred to as “push notification spamming.” This cyberattack may have provided the attacker with access to certain personal information of approximately 47,000 individuals.

Upon discovery of the attack, law enforcement was notified of the cyberattack and initiated a criminal investigation. DHS was directed to delay notifications so as not to impede the investigation. Additionally, DHS disabled the impacted email account, reset and re-imaged the user’s device(s), blocked websites that were identified as part of the phishing campaign and quarantined all suspicious incoming emails. Awareness notifications were distributed to all DHS workforce members to be vigilant when reviewing emails, especially those including links or attachments.

DHS conducted a comprehensive review, with the assistance of a forensic firm, to identify any personal and/or health information which may have been affected. The information identified in the potentially compromised email account may have included full name, date of birth, home address, phone number(s), e-mail address, Social Security Number, government issued ID, medical record number, health insurance information (health plan and member number), and/or medical information (e.g., diagnosis/condition, medication, treatment, dates of service). Not all of the elements listed were present for each impacted individual.

DHS has already begun notifying impacted individuals by mail. For individuals whose mailing address is not available, DHS is also posting notice on its website to provide information about the incident and steps individuals can take to protect themselves from identity theft. DHS will also notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, the California Department of Public Health, the State Attorney General, and other agencies in accordance with statutory requirements.

DHS has enhanced its training to identify and respond to cyberattacks and continues to strengthen its information privacy and security program.

While DHS cannot confirm whether information has been misused, individuals are encouraged to review the content and accuracy of the information in their medical record with their medical provider and be watchful for any suspicious activity on any of their accounts. Additionally, DHS has secured the services of an identity monitoring service to assist those affected with credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration.

A dedicated call center has been established for individuals with questions about the incident at 1-866-898-8099 and is available, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.(excluding weekends and major U.S. holidays).

Details: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/

 

LASD Homicide Responds to Shooting Death Investigation, Fairhaven St., Carson

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LASD Homicide Responds to Shooting Death Investigation, Fairhaven St., Carson

 

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators responded to a shooting death investigation. The incident was reported June 24, about 12:01 p.m., on the 500 blk of E. Fairhaven St., Carson.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.There is no additional information available at this time.

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

California Leaders Announce 2024 State Budget Agreement

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California Leaders Announce 2024 State Budget Agreement

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas June 22 announced that they have reached an agreement on the 2024 state budget, which will support the state’s fiscal stability while preserving key programs that Californians depend on.

The agreement maintains the multi-year fiscal structure proposed by the Governor in the May revision to balance the budget in both 2024-25 and 2025-26, based on current revenue and spending projections. It maintains the responsible budget approach that has benefitted California in recent years, and also protects key safety net, housing, homelessness and classroom funding while preserving budget reserves to address future challenges.

Part of the agreement proposes additional legislation in August requiring the state to set aside a portion of anticipated surplus funds to be allocated in a subsequent budget act, so that the state does not commit certain amounts of future anticipated revenues until those revenues have been realized. A 2026 constitutional amendment to grow the state’s rainy day fund also will be pursued.

Details: Read an overview of the 2024 state budget agreement here: https://tinyurl.com/2024-Budget-Agreement-pdf

Public Hearing on APMT Pier 400 Crane Project (CDP NO. 23-03) To Be Held as Part of June 27 Special Board Meeting

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Public Hearing on APMT Pier 400 Crane Project (CDP NO. 23-03) To Be Held as Part of June 27 Special Board Meeting
In accordance with Section 6.0 Development Guidelines of the Port Master Plan, the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on this proposed project during a Special Board Meeting on June 27, 2024,
Time: 10 a.m., June 27
Venue: Online and Harbor Administration Building Board Room at 425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE MEETINGAND PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENTS
  • Members of the public may attend the Board meeting in person at the Harbor Administration Building located at 425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, CA 90731.
  • Board meetings may be heard at: 213-621-CITY (Metro), 818-904-9450 (Valley), 310-471-CITY (Westside) and 310-547-CITY (San Pedro Area) with live broadcast accessibility at https://www.portoflosangeles.org/commission/agenda-archive-and-videos.

POLB Announces One Year Lane Reductions and Temporary Overnight Closures on I-110, SR 47 as Work Continues on Interchange Project

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POLB Announces One Year Lane Reductions and Temporary Overnight Closures on I-110, SR 47 as Work Continues on Interchange Project

 

LOS ANGELES — As work continues on the Port of Los Angeles and Caltrans SR 47 Interchange Project, lane reductions and ramp closures will occur on the SR 47 and I-110 in San Pedro. Suggested alternate freeway access ramps are at Gaffey Street in San Pedro and John S. Gibson Boulevard in Wilmington.

Upcoming traffic impacts include:

  • Starting Monday, June 24, crews will reduce the northbound I-110 on-ramp from Harbor Boulevard/Front Street from two lanes to one lane for approximately one year.
  • Starting Monday, June 24, crews will fully close the northbound I-110 on-ramp from Harbor Boulevard/Front Street overnight, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., to Wednesday, June 26 to restripe lanes and place traffic barriers.
  • Starting Tuesday, June 25, crews will fully close the southbound SR 47 off-ramp to Harbor Boulevard overnight, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., to Friday, June 28 to work on the replacement of drainage systems.

Overnight closures may remain in place for up to one week to safely perform construction activities.

Drivers should follow posted traffic signs accordingly. Members of the public with additional questions may leave a message at 310-732-7778 and their call will be returned within 24 hours. For updated project information, visit portofla.org/SR47.

The SR 47 Interchange Project will replace the existing southbound SR 47 off-ramp from the Vincent Thomas Bridge, currently on the south side, with a new off-ramp on the north side. Additional improvements include realigning the existing on-ramp to the northbound I-110 connector; modifying the northbound SR 47 off-ramp onto Harbor Boulevard; modifying the northbound SR 47 on-ramp onto the bridge toward Terminal Island; and improving local streets near the interchange.

The SR 47 Interchange Project addresses traffic connections in San Pedro that access the Vincent Thomas Bridge, not the bridge itself. In a separate project, Caltrans is proposing the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project to replace the entire bridge deck and seismic sensors of the bridge to preserve the functionality and structural integrity of the bridge deck and to enhance overall safety. While the Vincent Thomas Bridge is located on Port of Los Angeles property and is integral to the transportation of the San Pedro Bay port complex, the Port is not directly involved in that project.

California Essential CVS Workers Rally for Fair Pay, Affordable Healthcare and More Ahead of Contract Expiration

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California Essential CVS Workers Rally for Fair Pay, Affordable Healthcare and More Ahead of Contract Expiration

 

On June 22, hundreds of essential CVS workers from across California along with their supporters rallied at a CVS pharmacy in Whittier to launch their contract campaign advocating for fair pay and benefits, safe staffing levels, and affordable and comprehensive healthcare benefits for 7,000 CVS workers, ahead of their June 30 contract expiration.

CVS is one of the most profitable healthcare companies in the country. In 2023, CVS reported a staggering net operating income of $11.173 billion, yet many of its workers continue to struggle with basic necessities like paying rent, buying food, and affording their own healthcare.

CVS workers are also faced with challenges stemming from short staffing, increasing workplace violence, and shoplifting which put customers’ as well as workers’ lives at risk.

As essential providers of health care services to the community, CVS employees play a critical role in filling prescriptions and promoting the health and well-being of families and communities. Ironically, these same employees are often unable to access affordable healthcare for themselves and their families, despite working for a prominent healthcare company.

“I pay $700 a month for me and my wife’s healthcare coverage. Deductibles are sky-high,” said Terrance Bacon, a pharmacy technician at CVS in El Monte and bargaining team member representing UFCW Local 1428. “Often, I hesitate taking care of my own health so my wife can get healthcare because she needs it more than I do, even though at my age, I’m supposed to also get regular checkups and medical care. It’s pretty frustrating to realize that I work for a healthcare provider and our health is not their priority.”

“CVS Health has no heart. How else do you describe a multi-billion dollar healthcare company who forces their woefully underpaid and understaffed workers into choosing between paying for rent or healthcare because the company’s own benefit program is obscenely expensive?,” said Yvonne Wheeler, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. “This is not just a failing of the company; it is a betrayal of its core mission. As a healthcare provider, CVS has a responsibility to ensure its employees have access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare. We demand better for all CVS workers.”

“CVS workers have the backing and support of the three million democrats in LA County who will stand in solidarity with them in their fight for a fair contract,” said Mark Ramos, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and President of UFCW 1428. “It’s time for CVS to recognize, respect, and pay up.”

Eight UFCW Locals in California (5,135, 324, 648, 770, 1167, 1428, and 1442) make up the CVS contract in California, representing 7,000 hard-working UFCW members. The members represented under this contract, which expires on June 30, work in essential retail drug stores spanning from Northern California to the U.S.-Mexico border.

The goal of the UFCW Locals’ coordinated negotiation effort is to secure a contract that provides fair wages for essential CVS workers and improved safety and security for both customers and workers.

Some Landlords to Accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers, Participating in Strategy To Confront Homelessness Crisis

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Some Landlords to Accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers, Participating in Strategy To Confront Homelessness Crisis

 

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass this week met with landlords and property owners to support their efforts in being a part of the city’s solution on homelessness by accepting Section 8 Housing Vouchers. This effort will help people experiencing homelessness or at risk of falling into homelessness. She spoke to landlords and property owners at a convening focused on the new supports available as well as benefits, resources and information for prospective landlords.

Landlords and property owners received information regarding the following benefits and financial incentives for participation in the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles or HACLA programs:

Competitive rent payments that were recently authorized by the Housing and Urban Development Department

Sign-on bonuses designed to ease the holding of units for qualified households

Expedited inspections to prevent delays

Move-in assistance, damage mitigation and vacancy loss related resources

Earlier this year, Mayor Bass announced that 3,365 emergency housing vouchers have been used to bring unhoused Angelenos into permanent housing, which came after Mayor Bass and the Los Angeles City Council made a direct effort to expand the capacity of HACLA by increasing staff and reorienting priorities. Mayor Bass also highlighted her advocacy at the federal level to ensure voucher payment standards are high enough to reflect the reality of renting in Los Angeles.

Random Happening: Pirate Invasion Long Beach is Coming Ashore June 29 & 30

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Random Happening: Pirate Invasion Long Beach is Coming Ashore June 29 & 30

 

Pirate Invasion Long Beach returns to Shoreline Aquatic Park, identified on the treasure map as the “Pirate Island,” June 29 and 30.

Founded by Fred Khammar in 2007, the event is a cosplay favorite in the southland with fun for the whole family. Known as “The Biggest Pirate Fest in the West,” there’s something for every age. Activities for the youngest mateys includes face painting, inflatables, games, and unique pirate goodies. For those interested in the history of pirates, enjoy an interactive pirate encampment as well as pirate battles twice a day. Come dressed in your best pirate regalia and enter the costume contest to name the Duke and Duchess of the Pirate Invasion.

Blanketing the shoreline will be pirate entertainment including magic by Captain Jack Spareribs, black powder and sword fighting shows, picture friendly pirates and mermaids, food/drink and merchandise vendors selling pirate booty from the seven seas, a fire show after dark, and much more. Hard rock, sea shanties, and folk music will accompany the pirate adventure all day as bands are slated on a revolving stage.

Chips the Pirate will lead the pub tour for people 21 and older only (no babies or children in strollers allowed) who purchased additional admission up to the Peninsula Lighthouse, stopping at three sea shanties with a choice of one drink from an extensive list at each location including the Nowhere to Rum Bar. Then meet the Spanish King and Queen in the VIP area. Pub tours are scheduled for 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1, 3, and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission to the Nowhere to Rum pub crawl is $45. See ticket website for arrival times and payment details. Ticket prices are $10 for kids 12 and under, $20 for adults, +$45 for the Pirates Pub Crawl, and two levels of VIP passes (Silver for $125 per person, and gold for $200 per person).

Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 30

Cost: $10 and up

Details: Tickets, https://www.pirateinvasionlongbeach.com or purchase at the event

Venue: Shoreline Aquatic Park 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

 

Four-time Island Music Award Winner, FIA, Headlines Carson’s Samoan Heritage Festival

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Four-time Island Music Award Winner, FIA, Headlines Carson’s Samoan Heritage Festival

An all-day celebration in Carson featuring non-stop cultural performance, various entertainment, cultural foods and a community art event for the entire family will take place at the City of Carson’s Samoan Heritage Festival Celebration.

Non-stop entertainment will begin at 12 p.m. featuring big names in Samoan reggae, R & B, rap, pop music, homegrown talents and cultural performers. A cultural Samoan Ava ceremony will open the event at 11 a.m. Enjoy food and craft display booths plus an interactive community art event for the day’s activities.

Headlining this year is island reggae genre singer and four-time Island music award winner, Fia. Fia is a rising singer/songwriter based out of Hawaii of Samoan descent and a native to Harbor City. Fia’s second single, Love Me, is still one of the most highly anticipated tracks at any live performance since its debut five years ago. Other performers include Brownzville, Hooliganz, Jerome Grey, and Praise Da Kid joined by hosts Myz Lulu and DJ A.D. Further, enjoy professional Polynesian dance groups performing such as Taupou Samoa, Tupua and Tupulaga.

About 63,000 people of Samoan origin reside in California, meaning almost one-third of the Samoan population in the U.S. lives in California. There are more than 50,000 Samoans in Los Angeles County which is a nearly equal amount of the entire population of American Samoa. The City of Carson is one of the main cities where Samoans settled with their families when they migrated to California.

The aim of the Samoan Heritage Festival is to teach all community members about their Samoan neighbors by way of dance, food, education, culture, skills, gifts and talents.

Time: 12 to 7 p.m., June 29

Cost: Free

Details: Parks and Recreation 310-847-3570 or Foisia Park 310-830-8310.

Venue: Foisia Park, 23410 Catskill Ave., Carson

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