Cedillo Weekly:

Peaceful and Successful Closure of MacArthur Park So That The City’s Department of Recreation and Parks Could Start Much-Needed Deferred Maintenance to Keep Public Spaces Safe, Clean, and Secure For All.

Dear Friend,

I coordinated the peaceful and successful closure of MacArthur Park so that the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks could start much-needed deferred maintenance consistent with my efforts to keep public spaces safe, clean, and secure for all.

Between January 1, 2021, and October 15, 2021, The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) moved 326 (164 from both sides of the park before September 27, 2021, plus 126 from only the proposed closure area between September 27, 2021, and October 15, 2021) people indoors from living in Mac Arthur Park. In addition, on Friday, October 15, we assisted 36 walk-ups who were not living in the park but came to the park expressing a desire to move indoors.

I am proud of the efforts by LAHSA, PATH, and my staff to bring 326 unhoused people indoors from MacArthur Park,” stated Councilmember Cedillo. “We look forward to the park rehabilitation and deferred maintenance work being completed by the Department of Recreation and Parks and we remain working with PATH and LAHSA to identify and secure permanent housing for those 126 formerly living at MacArthur Park that was moved indoors in preparation for the closure.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

P.S. Here are some of the media stories on making MacArthur Park safe, clean, and secure.

Spectrumnews1.com

Univision Channel 34

Telemundo 52

Estrella TV

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CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of October 16th to October 22nd, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

The weekly increase of new infections continues to fall, and the daily rate of new infections remains fairly low. The number of deaths this week was a little higher than most weeks but is still a fraction of where CD1 was during the surge. Stay safe.

193 New Cases and 59,410 Total

5 Deaths and 1,397 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Click here to locate a vaccination site nearest you.

Get Your Digital Vaccination Record Here

CEDILLO PROJECTS

Click here for the form for participants in High Res 2021 to submit their work. 

We invite students at 15 local high schools to explore the new world that COVID-19 created at Councilmember Cedillo’s second Hi-Res Student Photo Competition. Students may enter one original photograph taken on any type of camera. Post-production work by the entrant is allowed, but no one else may edit your image. There are no entry fees. The entry period is October 13 thru 26.

Judges will select first, second, and third place winners at each school and first, second, and third place district-wide winners. Results will be announced in November. Winning photos will be published in the District One 2022 calendar and CD1’s quarterly bilingual magazine, 1Voice/1Voz.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

1Voice

1Voice is published quarterly by the Office of Councilmember Gil Cedillo. Here is are excerpts from the Fall 2021 issue.

People in Mental Distress Need Treatment, Not Jail

Photo Credit: Steve Weingarten

Teams of LAPD officers and County mental-health clinicians are on the scene and helping defuse explosive confrontations.

Senior Lead Officer Julian Canales recently received a call about a homeless woman in MacArthur Park who “didn’t seem to belong there.”

Canales wore “soft clothing” – a polo shirt with embroidered LAPD badge instead of a starched uniform or tactical clothing. His partner in the Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) was a clinician from the L.A. County Department of Mental Health.

The LAPD and DMH collaborative’s mission is to reduce the potential for violence during police contacts involving people experiencing mental illness and assess the mental health services available. The goal is to get the person treatment instead of jailing them.

“People usually call 911 first, so uniformed police are almost always on the scene when we get there,” Canales said. “They usually call us when they realize a crime hasn’t been committed and mental health issues are involved.”

Officers in the park gave Canales the woman’s name, and she popped up in his database. The DHM clinician began to draw out the woman’s story: She was delusional, had fled interim housing for fear that she was in danger, and was on the verge of losing a placement in permanent housing. Quick action resolved that problem.

“It didn’t take us a lot of work,” Canales said, “but the outcome could have been very bad without us.”

Minimum Wage Finally Reaches $15 per Hour

Six years after a law was enacted, all L.A. businesses must pay employees at least $15 per hour.

After the City Council voted 14-1 to approve the pathbreaking law in May 2015, the wage scale gradually increased from $9 to $15 over five years. The minimum rose to $12 an hour by July 2017, $13.25 per hour by July 2018, and $14.25 per hour by July 2019.

Councilmember Gil Cedillo helped pass the minimum wage law and created the Office of Wage Standards to stop employers from shorting their workers’ pay by misclassifying them.

Large businesses began paying $15 hourly last year, but businesses with 25 or fewer employees had until this July to match the wage. The ordinance now calls for the minimum wage in 2022 to continue increasing based on the cost of living.

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

The City of Los Angeles redistricting process - an event that redraws the City Council District lines every ten years - continues to move forward. We encourage you to participate in the public hearings.

On October 21^st, the Commission adopted its final draft map and sent it to the City Council for consideration, evaluation, and approval.

The City Council must adopt the final map of updated City Council Districts by December 2021. The new map - with updated Council District boundaries - will be in effect on January 1^st, 2022.

Your voice is critically important to this process. There are multiple ways to participate:

Provide verbal public comment via Zoom or dialing in by phone to one of the above meetings. We recommend you join the meeting 30 minutes early, and as soon as you are in the meeting, virtually raise your hand.

Provide written public comment by emailing the Commission at [email protected]. Please feel free to CC my office at [email protected]. 

If you are interested in providing public comment but have difficulties getting connected or heard, do not hesitate to contact my office at 213-473-7001 or [email protected] For more information, go to:

LACCRC 2021 – Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission 2021 – City of Los Angeles

ARTS AND CULTURE

artUnite will benefit at-risk youth services and programs organized by the non-profit Central City Action Committee. Located in Angelino Heights, they have been in the neighborhood since the 1970s, helping low to moderate-income kids and families through education, work programs, mentorship, volunteerism, and city beautification. 

Known for their force in the arts and social justice, Culture Clash presents An LA Ghost Story. This cinematic production tells the stories of three families who watched the rise and fall of Chavez Ravine as it documents how development uprooted the lives of people who called the place home, all for the construction of a Dodgers baseball stadium. Come enjoy the story of Chavez Ravine as we acknowledge the history of our home, Los Angeles.

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

ANIMAL SERVICES

Photo Credit: LA Animal Services

LA Animal Services invites you to ‘Fall in Love’ this weekend and adopt a new furry friend! LA Animal Services will offer discounted adoption fees on Saturday, October 23, and Sunday, October 24 during our ‘Fall in Love’ adoption event to encourage pet adoptions. Adoption fees for dogs will be $51 (not including license) and $75 for puppies. The adoption fees for cats and kittens will be waived thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA. 

Throughout October, LA Animal Services is also joining Subaru and its retailers to celebrate the Subaru Loves Pets initiative geared towards helping senior dogs and dogs with disabilities get adopted. These dogs, lovingly referred to as “Underdogs,” are harder to place and need a little extra effort to find loving homes. To further show their support of the initiative, Subaru Sherman Oaks will donate $100* for every pet adopted from LA Animal Services, now through October 31.

FIELD UPDATE

Westlake

Hispanic Heritage Month at Casa Azul

Photo Credit: PATH

Last week during Hispanic Heritage Month, Team Cedillo visited our women and families shelter Casa Azul that is operated by PATH. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we were reflecting on the cultural ties our Casa Azul shelter site has with LA’s Latin community. Casa Azul is unique, as it honors the Mexican heritage and influence of Frida Kahlo with her mural at the entry welcoming our unhoused neighbors to come indoors. The shelter has authentic Mexican furniture, art pieces, and bright colors that create a warm and inviting environment for residents.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, CCNP, children, and their families enjoyed the new playground at MacArthur Park for a family day.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We stopped by Burlington Ave. to chat with Yasmín Barron and Rosa Paniagua, founders of the Beacon of Light Neighborhood Association. MacArthur Park residents for over 20 years, formed the group to improve their community with weekly community clean-ups and food distributions for hundreds of low-income families and seniors. In collaboration with our office and other neighbors, Yasmín and Rosa proudly keep their neighborhood safe, clean, and secure for all.

Photo and Video Credit: Team Cedillo

Rosa Paniagua and Yasmín Barron Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We spoke with Yasenia Conde, founder of the Scholars Factory, who was born and raised in the MacArthur Park area. She’s dedicated her adult life to helping at-risk youth with productive activities, and, with her children frequently uses the park’s facilities and new playground, she is very pleased with all the improvements coming to maintain a secure park.

Yasenia Conde Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We spoke with Mildred Medina, board member of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council and member of the neighborhood group Madres Que Luchan. A long-time resident of the MacArthur Park area and parent volunteer at Hoover Elementary, Mildred has spent countless hours leading community clean-up events, housing rights workshops, and leadership training to better her neighborhood.

Mildred Medina Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We spoke with Diana Guillen, President, and Chair of the LAUSD English Learner Advisory Committee. Advocating for immigrant students and their families for over a decade, Diana is a long-time MacArthur Park resident and volunteer at local schools. Under her leadership, immigrant students have had access to educational resources, and parent engagement has risen. It is thanks to active community members like Diana that we can collaborate with residents to maintain safe, clean, and secure neighborhoods and parks for all.

Diana Guillen Video

Photo and Video Credit: Team Cedillo

We spoke with Eduardo Aguirre, current Vice President and past President of the Westlake South Neighborhood Council. A long-time resident and advocate in the MacArthur Park area, Eduardo has ensured that thousands of people in need received boxes of groceries, masks, and produce since the beginning of the pandemic. As he has also promoted cultural events and sports activities in MacArthur Park for many years.

Eduardo Aguirre Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and Everytable distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Parkview Terrace Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed free groceries at the corner of 6th St. and Bonnie Brae St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with Maryland Bixel Association, hosted a clean-up making sure all neighbors have a safe and clean community.

Cypress Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with Unidos Por NELA, hosted a clean-up. Now the students at Nightingale Middle School have a clean route to school.

Highland Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined parents, students, and volunteers from Aldama Elementary on a community beautification project.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We thank the National Health Foundation for your collaboration and the agencies and vendors who came out to provide essential resources to our comunidad at the successful Pico Union Community Fair.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Senior Meal Program with Everytable continues at Westmore Linden Apartments. Meals were distributed to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and EveryTable continued at Pilgrim Tower with our Senior Meal Program. Meals were distributed to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's strike team was in full effect at the corner of Hoover St. and 11th St.

Lincoln Heights

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Cedillo Weekly:

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• MacArthur Park Rehabilitation to Begin After all Unhoused Residents in the Park Were Successfully Moved Indoors

• 100% Affordable Housing Project in Lincoln Heights

Dear Friend,

My lovely wife Ruby grabbed me by the collar of my shirt and said, ‘But first you have to finish passing this bill. Get that done first, OK? Promise me.’

Ruby lost her life to breast cancer, but before she passed, she left me with those incredible words and made it clear that my first priority should be to pass legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

I completed my mission that Ruby tasked me with —but I know my work and fight to continue to represent and take care of our people has yet to draw to an end.

I want to remind everyone that October is breast cancer awareness month. We must fight for universal healthcare, we must continue to educate and resource our communities who are most adversely impacted. We must rise and unite—to remind each other that together we are stronger, and together we must rise to uplift women and ensure we get access to the education, screening, and support all women need.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

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Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of October 2^nd to October 15^th, 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo recognizes breast cancer awareness month.

Hispanic Heritage Month

As we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, Councilmember Cedillo shared the importance of remembering those who have helped the Hispanic community, their contributions and to learn from their social and political tragedies.

Councilmember Gil Cedillo Talks About Hispanic Heritage

Cameraman: Landis Stokes, Audio: Paul Townsend, Editor: Mike Ryan

Eighth Annual Latin Jazz and Music Festival a Great Success!

Thousands of residents enjoyed the eighth annual Latin Jazz and Music Festival. There was good music, dancing and a time to enjoy friends, family and community.

LA Sonora Dinamita Video

Ozomatli Video

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

220 New Cases and 59,217 Total

3 Deaths and 1,392 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Click here to locate a vaccination site nearest you.

Get Your Digital Vaccination Record Here

HOUSING UPDATE 

Council Approves Financing for 100% Affordable Housing in Lincoln Heights

Photo Credit: Urbanize LA

This week, the Council voted to approve financing to support the development of affordable housing as part of the Brine project in Lincoln Heights. Council's action will allow the construction of 97 affordable housing units, including 49 supportive housing units serving formerly homeless individuals, and 23 special needs units for seniors, veterans, single-parent families and transition-age youth. 

The affordable housing will part of a mixed-use development on the site of a former pickle factory.  The new mixed-use building will contain a food hall, HomeGirl Café, and day care center to be operated by the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation on the ground floor with the 100% affordable housing above. A pediatric mental health clinic will operate out of three existing historic buildings that will be relocated within the site and renovated as part of the project.  Construction on the housing is expected to begin the fall of 2021.

Councilman Gil Cedillo's District 1 Produced the Most Affordable Housing

Photo Credit: MF Construction

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission will consider the proposed 2021-29 Housing Element which would serve as a guide for Los Angeles' housing policy and accommodate the production of nearly 500,000 new units.

City Planner Matt Glesne reported to council members on Aug. 17 that between 2009 and 2020, 15,886 units of affordable housing were produced in the city, but the distribution was uneven. Councilman Gil Cedillo's District 1 had the most produced, with 2,423, while Councilman John Lee's District 12 only produced 40.

L.A. City Planning Commission to Consider Plan to Increase Housing Supply, By City News Service, October 14, 2021.

City's Eviction Protections

You are invited to attend weekly virtual workshops on the City's tenant protections. You can sign up here.

There is updated information and FAQ's on the City's eviction protections is available on the Housing Department website: https://housing.lacity.org/

City of Los Angeles Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) Part 2

The City of Los Angeles is working with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to administer the City's Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) (Part 2).  HCD's portal opened September 1, 2021, to accept applications by tenants and landlords.  Applicants should go directly to HCD's portal here:  https://housing.ca.gov/ or call 833-430-2122.

Here's information on the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department here: https://hcidla.lacity.org/

How to apply for California COVID-19 rent relief - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

CEDILLO ATTENDS EVENTS

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

The United States continues to thrive with the talent, creativity and hard work of immigrants. They are the hope and strength of our democracy. Councilmember stood with a coalition of hundreds of organizations across the city, state and nation to demand Vice President Harris and our congressional leaders stand with our immigrants who build this country. The coalition called on our elected officials to support a pathway to citizenship and robust immigration reform.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Cedillo was at Amity Foundation this week. He acknowledged the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LAARP) and their 10 year anniversary. This group has led efforts to create a network of reentry focused non-profit organizations, public agencies, and advocates that work to ensure that our reentry system meets the needs of our agencies, communities, and the people served, both in terms of capacity and public policy.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Happy Birthday to Mr. Los Angeles—Tom LaBonge! The most admirable thing about Tom was his authenticity: he just simply wasn’t trying to be like anyone or be anyone but himself. His genuine spirit and his kind heart had enriched the lives of so many. We miss Tom, but we know he with us daily as we continue to serve and love our City.

UPCOMING CEDILLO PROJECTS

Click here for the form for participants in High Res 2021 to submit their work. 

We invite students at 15 local high schools to explore the new world that COVID-19 created at Councilmember Cedillo’s second Hi-Res Student Photo Competition. Students may enter one original photograph taken on any type of camera. Post-production work by the entrant is allowed, but no one else may edit your image. There are no entry fees. The entry period is October 13 thru 26.

Judges will select first, second, and third place winners at each school and first, second, and third place district-wide winners. Results will be announced in November. Winning photos will be published in the District One 2022 calendar and CD1’s quarterly bilingual magazine, 1Voice/1Voz.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

Join us the ReelAbilities Film Festival, reelabilities.org/losangeles. Los Angeles, October 15-17, 2021.

CEDILLO DELIVERS FOR YOU

Keeping MacArthur Park Safe, Clean, and Secure

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

MacArthur Park’s lake (South) side between Alvarado/Park View and Wilshire/ 7th St has been closed so that the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) can complete much-needed deferred maintenance that will be consistent with Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s efforts to keep public spaces safe, clean and secure. The recreation (North) side of MacArthur Park that is not part of the repairs and maintenance will remain open. All unhoused residents in the park were successfully moved indoors by 10:50PM.

From January 2021 through October 14, 2021, The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) have moved 268 people indoors. Although challenging, we saw great work being done in this area and by 10:50PM, the remaining handful of unhoused individuals in the park have all been moved indoors.

Community members in Westlake sharing their testimonies in regards to the rehabilitation of McArthur Park Lake Side.

Bonifacio Hernández, MacArthur Park Unhoused

Bonifacio Hernández is originally from Mexico. He has been living in MacArthur Park since losing his job due to the pandemic. Through Project Roomkey he will now be housed, and he is thrilled to have his own bed and bathroom.

Moo Goong Hwa, Korean Volunteer Organization

Moo Goong Hwa is a local Korean volunteer organization named after the South Korean national flower. They are one of several community groups who volunteer to perform regular trash cleanups in MacArthur Park. The City has come to rely on many volunteer groups during the pandemic while City staff have been redeployed as disaster service workers. Following a 6-year action plan to bring the park “back to beautiful,” Moo Goong Hwa has worked in close cooperation with Council District 1 to maintain accessible public spaces.

Velicia Bryant, MacArthur Park Unhoused

Velicia Bryant is a homeless community member in MacArthur Park. She was moved to a Project Roomkey, where she has access to her own private room and bedroom. Grateful for the work the City, LAHSA and PATH is conducting, she offered to share her experience suffered in her time unhoused and how much these services mean to her.

Bamby Salcedo, [email protected] Coalition Founder

Bamby Salcedo is the founder of [email protected] Coalition. The Coalition advocates for immigrant transgender Latina women. Its main focus is violence prevention and transgender wellness. It is a one-stop trans-wellness center that services hundreds of transgender women every year. Bamby expressed the importance of having a safe park.

Jose Felix, MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council Vice President

Jose Felix Cabrera Larios is the Vice President of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council. He recognizes the importance of green space. A Westlake area resident of over two decades, Jose has dedicated most of his adult life to defending the rights of low-income families and helping create a better place to live for all. He is an avid supporter of green space and one of the founders of the Westlake Community Garden.

Vicenta Martinez, MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council Board Member

Vicenta Martinez is Executive Board Member of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council. She expressed the importance of having a safe recreational space for all to enjoy.

Rosario Argueta, MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council Board Member

Rosario Argueta is a Board Member of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council.  Recently elected to the neighborhood council and mother of three children who frequent the park’s playground, Rosario plans to continue her work with Team Cedillo to keep her community. She spoke about the past and future improvements to MacArthur Park.

Maria Santiago, Westlake Resident

Maria Santiago is a Westlake resident and spoke about the new playground in MacArthur Park and the impact it had on her family as the only nearby recreational space accessible to them. Originally from Oaxaca, Maria grew up speaking her native Zapotec. She recently formed a new community group at Maryland Street to address public safety and clean streets issues.

Chong Lee, Parkview Terrace Senior Apartments Tenant Representative

Chong Lee is a tenant representative at Parkview Terrace Senior Apartments in MacArthur Park. He shared his work with Council District 1 to maintain community spaces for all residents to enjoy.

Alejandro Alvarado, Zonas Urbanas Founder

Alejandro Alvarado is founder of Zonas Urbanas. He spoke about the improvements coming to MacArthur Park. Born and raised in the MacArthur Park area, Alejandro has worked with at-risk youth for decades. He believes that having a safe and secure park is vital for the wellbeing of the community, as this is the only accessible green space for many.

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

The City of Los Angeles redistricting process - an event that redraws the City Council District lines every ten years - continues to move forward. We encourage you to participate in the public hearings.

On October 21^st, the Commission will adopt its final draft map and then send it to the City Council for consideration, evaluation, and approval.

The City Council must adopt the final map of updated City Council Districts by December 2021. The new map - with updated Council District boundaries - will be in effect on January 1^st, 2022.

Your voice is critically important to this process. There are multiple ways to participate:

Provide verbal public comment via Zoom or dialing in by phone to one of the above meetings. We recommend you join the meeting 30 minutes early, and as soon as you are in the meeting, virtually raise your hand.

Provide written public comment by emailing the Commission at [email protected]. Please feel free to CC my office at [email protected]. 

If you are interested in providing public comment but have difficulties getting connected or heard, do not hesitate to contact my office at 213-473-7001 or [email protected] For more information, go to:

LACCRC 2021 – Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission 2021 – City of Los Angeles

ARTS AND CULTURE

Known for their force in the arts and social justice, Culture Clash presents: An LA Ghost Story. This cinematic production tells the stories of three families who watched the rise and fall of Chavez Ravine as it documents how development uprooted the lives of people who called the place home, all for the construction of a Dodgers baseball stadium. Come enjoy the story of Chavez Ravine as we acknowledge the history of our home, Los Angeles.

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

ANIMAL SERVICES

OTHER NEWS

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Program is designed to help neighbors in Los Angeles prepare for disaster. Here is the website: https://www.readyla.org/wizard

Here is the link to the workshop readyla.org/workshops

FIELD UPDATE

Highland Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined with Church of the Resurrection, the Historic Highland Park NC and CD14 to bring food and food security to the people of Highland Park. 

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Getting ready for the Aldama Elementary Beautification project installation.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo staff celebrated Tom LaBonge’s Day of Service by planting three oak trees at Sycamore Grove Park before we kicked off the Latin Jazz and Music Festival. We miss you Mr. Los Angeles!

Mt. Washington

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo set up for a clean-up in Mt. Washington with the Friends of Mt. Washington Elementary and the Mt. Washington Homeowners Association.

Chinatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with Everytable, distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Grand Plaza Apartments.  This effort is part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s Senior meal program, which aims to provide free meals to our seniors in CD1 facing food insecurity. 

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo sponsored the annual Homeboy 5K Run/ Walk event in Council District 1! Huge thanks to Father Greg Boyle and his staff for their continued support to the residents of Council District One and to Team Cedillo!

Glassell Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined the Glassell Park Improvement Association (GPIA) and community members in making Glassell Park clean and green!

Temple-Beaudry

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team was in full force in Temple-Beaudry.

Koreatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned a corner of 11th St.

Pico-Union/Koreatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Senior Meal Program with Everytable continues at Pilgrim Tower. Meals were distributed to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Senior Meal Program with Everytable continues at Westmore Linden Apartments.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

The Pico Union Community Fair was a great success. We offered multiple resources including COVID-19 testing and vaccination.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team was in full force at the corner of 11th St. and Union Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and Albany community members at a community clean up.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Cedillo, Safe Routes to School, LADOT, LAUSD at our Magnolia Ave Elementary Pop-Up.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned the corner of Arapahoe St. and Pico Blvd.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

EveryTable and Union Villa distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors.

Solano Canyon

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned the corner of Emerald St. and 2nd St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with Central City Action Committee and other community partners, cleaned the Solano Ave. tunnel. They beautified the tunnel and provided safe walking for all Solano Canyon residents.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and CCNP distributed hundreds of produce bags to neighbors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed groceries on 8th St and Burlington Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up on Maryland St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and Everytable distributed hundreds of meals at Union Tower Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Senior meal program with Everytable at Parkview Terrace Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined new community group Manos En Acción in a community clean-up.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo at Festival Chapin where Guatemalan music, food, art, and culture created an amazing experience for hundreds.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with CARECEN and Beacon of Light Neighborhood Association, installed a beautification project at Union Ave. This project is part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Community Beautification Project. The project aims to beautify multiple locations in Council District 1 by planting trees and repairing damaged infrastructure.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Cedillo Weekly:

Latin Jazz and Music Festival Returns October 9^th & 10^th

Governor’s Comeback Plan Could Create 84,000 New Housing Units

New Playgrounds at Alvarado Terrace Park and MacArthur Park

Dear Friend,

I am so happy to announce that my FREE Latin Jazz and Music Festival is returning. The in-person event is at Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park on Saturday, October 9^th, and Sunday, October 10^th 12:30-8 p.m. We have a great line-up with headliners Ozomatli and Little Willie G on Saturday and La Sonora Dinamita with Vilma Diaz and Joe Bataan on Sunday. Your health and safety are my priorities. All guests will be required to show proof of vaccination. So please bring a copy of your vax card. All California residents may request a digital vaccination record at MyVaccineRecord.cdph.ca.gov that you can download to your phone.

I was the only Councilmember voting to support the Governor’s Comeback Plan in Council. The plan passed the legislature and was signed by the governor to create up to 84,000 new housing units. The plan includes SB 8, SB 9, and SB 10.

We opened a new playground at Alvarado Terrace Park in Pico-Union and will open a new playground in MacArthur Park on Monday. I am happy to provide safe outdoor activities for my constituents and a place for our children to have fun, especially in a community that lacks sufficient open space and playground facilities.

Please get in touch with me if I can assist you at [email protected] or 213-473-7001.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of September 11 to September 17, 2021

Latin and Music Festival Returns to Sycramore Grove Park!

Highland Park’s biggest annual cultural events– the Highland Park Independent Film Festival and  Councilman Gil Cedillo’s Latin Jazz and Music Festival – are right around the corner. The film festival will be on Oct. 1 and 2 at the historic Highland Theater, 5604 N. Figueroa Street. The jazz festival will be on Oct. 9 and 10 at Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N. Figueroa St. 

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Heading to a Bar in LA County? Bring Your ID and Proof of COVID Vaccination

Photo Credit: NBC 4

Going to an indoor bar or nightclub in Los Angeles County will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Attending a theme park or large outdoor event with 10,000 people or more will require vaccination or a negative COVID test, LA County's Health Officer Order was issued on Friday, September 17, 2021, and goes into effect on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

LA County to Issue New Vaccine Requirements – NBC Los Angeles

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

372 New Cases and 58,122 Total

9 Deaths and 1,377 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Click here to locate a vaccination nearest you.

HOUSING UPDATE

Councilmember Cedillo Hails Housing Bill Signed by Governor Newsom

Photo Credit: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Councilmember Cedillo thanks Governor Gavin Newsom for signing his California Comeback Plan, including SB 8, SB 9, and SB 10. The plan will lead to over 84,000 new housing units and exits from homelessness, including this week’s announcement of $1.75 billion in affordable housing funding for the new California Housing Accelerator.

SB 8 extends the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 to jumpstart more housing production. Gov. Newsom Signs SB 8, Extending the Housing Crisis Act | Senator Nancy Skinner (ca.gov)

SB 9 gives homeowners additional tools to add critically needed new housing and help ease California’s housing shortage. Bill Text - SB-9 Housing development: approvals. (ca.gov)

SB 10 establishes a voluntary, streamlined process for cities to zone for multi-unit housing -- making it easier and faster to construct housing. Bill Text - SB-10 Planning and zoning: housing development: density. (ca.gov)

“We must now act and act affirmatively and build our toolbox so that we can take the actions necessary to build housing,” Cedillo said. “At the end of the day, the prospect of not disturbing or disrupting these communities, not challenging these communities who want to maintain the apartheid that exists in the city is simply an argument for the status quo.”

CEDILLO EVENTS

Voted!

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

This week many of you carried out your civic responsibility, which is paramount to the success of democracy. This week’s special election was crucial to affordable housing, healthcare, and climate justice. They were all on the line in this election. Thank you for voting.

Councilmember Cedillo joined Marcela Celorio, Counsel General of Mexico at El Grito!

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Cedillo joined Marcela Celorio, Counsel General of Mexico, Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmembers Kevin de León and Monica Rodriguez, and other dignitaries at El Grito.

Councilmember Cedillo speaks at El Grito

Video of El Grito Ceremony

City Hall Marks Central American Nations' 200 Years Of Independence | KFI AM 640

Children Love the New Playground at Alvarado Terrace Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Cedillo, Aurora Corona, Pico-Union Neighborhood Council, Monica Casals, Resident, Javier Solis, Superintendent, Recreation and Parks cut the ribbon for the new Alvarado Terrace Playground Park in Pico-Union.

Councilmember Cedillo speaks at ribbon-cutting for the new Playground at Alvarado Terrace Park.

Roosevelt High School Modernization Project Ribbon-Cutting

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Cedillo attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed gymnasium, lunch shelter, and classroom building that comprise part of the Roosevelt High School Comprehensive Modernization Project.

LAUSD board approved $26M more to Boyle Heights school $190M upgrade. The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education passed an additional $ 26 million to allocate an additional $ 26 million to the existing $ 190 million comprehensive modernization project on the Roosevelt High School campus.

Councilmember Gil Cedillo was among the alums who attended. “Of course, I was in the Chicano era and the Chicano movement, and that was our demand and our interest. We wanted dignity and respect. But above all, we wanted fairness, “said Councilmember Cedillo. “We wanted to have the same kind of resources, the same kind of commitments, the same kind of promises that every young man in the region had.”

Educational equity: LAUSD board approves $26M more to Boyle Heights school $190M upgrade - ABC7 Los Angeles

Educational equity: LAUSD board approves $26M more to Boyle Heights school $190M upgrade - California News Times

Roosevelt High celebrates the first phase of a $190 million makeover of the Boyle Heights campus | Boyle Heights News | theeastsiderla.com

CEDILLO IN THE NEWS

City Hall To Light Up For Central American Nations’ 200 Years Of Independence – CBS Los Angeles (cbslocal.com)

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

Councilmember Gil Cedillo and the Department of Recreation and Parks invite you to the MacArthur Park ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 20.

The new playground is at the northwest corner of the park at S. Park View St. and W. Sixth Street. Complimentary pizza, paletas, and refreshments will be provided.

"This park dedication is for the children, youth, and families of Westlake who deserve a new playground," stated Councilmember Gil Cedillo. "I am happy to provide safe outdoor activities for my constituents and a place for our children to have fun, especially in a community that lacks sufficient open space and playground facilities for our children."

FIELD UPDATE

Partnering Up With Laundry Truck LA

Video Credit: Team Cedillo

We offered a care package this week for our Laundry Truck Guests! It is a privilege for our office to partner up with Laundry Truck LA. As a team, we do our best to ensure that the needs of our most vulnerable constituents are met.

Thanks, Captain Rick Stabile 33 Years of Service

Photo Credit: Jose Rodriguez

This week Team Cedillo joined community members and LAPD staff to say thanks and goodbye to Captain Rick Stabile after 33 years of service to Los Angeles. Captain Stabile retired as the Commanding Area Officer at LAPD Hollenbeck Division and served in numerous assignments in his career with the Los Angeles Police Department. He was responsive, always spoke from the heart, and his frankness helped us know the severity of community crime and how we needed to work together to achieve safety. We wish him a healthy and enjoyable retirement. 

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Senior Meal Program

Councilmember Gil Cedillo launched his Senior Meal Program in partnership with Everytable and Brotherhood Crusade. The project will provide 4-5 meals per week for 40 weeks to hundreds of low-income seniors in Council District at several buildings. This effort is a response to the urgent food insecurity that many seniors are currently experiencing.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo kicked off Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Senior Meal Program at Parkview Terrace Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo in partnership with Everytable distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Union Towers Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo in partnership with Everytable distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Crescent Arms Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and CCNP distributed boxes of groceries to hundreds of neighbors. This effort was part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Pop-Up Food Distribution Program.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team is in full force today at the corner of 3^rd St. and Union Pl., where they worked hard to keep CD 1 clean!

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck is parked at the corner of 8th St. and Burlington Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team was in full force at the corner of Hartford Ave. and 5th St.

Chinatown

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In partnership with Everytable, Team Cedillo distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Cathay Manor Apartments.

Cypress Park

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Team Cedillo in partnership with Everytable, distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Casa Salazar Apartments. This effort is also part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s Senior meal program.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, members of Pico-Union Neighborhood Council, and LAPD Rampart Senior Lead Officers had a very productive and informative meeting with members of Toberman Neighborhood Watch and Pico-Union residents.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned up the corner of Malvern Ave. and 14th St.

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Finishing up day one of Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Senior meal program on a high note. Team Cedillo distributed hundreds of meals to low-income seniors at Westmore Linden Apartments.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

On the first day of the Councilmember Cedillo’s Senior Meal Program with Everytable continues at Union Villa Apartments. Meals were distributed to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team was in full force this week as they cleaned the corner of New Hampshire Ave. and Venice Blvd.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned the corners of Olympic Blvd., S. Park View St., and S. Grand View St.

Come Pick Up Free Fresh Delicious Produce

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Join Us every Friday at Pico Union Project for fresh, delicious produce starting at 10:30. a.m.

Koreatown

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Senior Meal Program with Everytable continues at Pilgrim Tower Apartments. Meals were distributed to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Angelino Heights

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Community clean-up took place on Bellevue Avenue. Team Cedillo and neighbors are making sure our community streets are clean.

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

ARTS AND CULTURE

artUnite Art Show and Online Auction for Central City Action Committee (CCAC)

For 2021, the goal is to raise $15,000 for CCAC, an Echo Park non-profit helping underserved kids and families for 51 years. In addition, CCAC is part of the City's beautification program.

November 17-18 - Online auction days

November 18 - Art Show - hybrid event (live and online event) 6–9 pm 
*We'll also have our raffle during this time. Details upcoming.

Location: TBD - Echo Park area and online

Instagram: @artUniteLA
Facebook: @artUniteLA

You can learn more at https://www.artunite.org/

Upcoming Arts and Culture Activities

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

The Department of Recreation and Parks is Hiring Recreation Instructors

Prospective applicants can submit their resumes in person or by email to [email protected]. For more information, please call 213-485-8743.

2022 LA City Lifeguard Job Bulletin

Summer 2022 Aquatics Application

YOUR PET CORNER

Make Sure Your Furry Four-Legged Friends Are Part Of Your Family Emergency Plan

Photo Credit: LA Animal Services

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and LA Animal Services wants to make sure your furry four-legged friends are part of your family emergency plan. Here’s a checklist to create a family emergency preparedness plan.

Plan where you and your pet will stay in case you need to evacuate your home.  

Prepare an emergency kit. Put together a bag of emergency supplies for your pet, such as food and water for several days, treats, medications, toys, and blankets. Make sure that perishable items are replaced every few months.

Create copies of important documents for your animal such as vaccination records, microchip information, photos of your pet, your contact information, friends/relatives contact information, notes on feeding, medication, and behavior. Keep a copy off-site with a friend or family member in digital storage, and tape a copy to a portable kennel.

Make sure you have the proper equipment for pets to ride in the car (carriers, harnesses, pet seat belts, etc.).

Have your entire family, including your furry family members, practice evacuating so everyone knows what to take, where to find the pets, and where to meet.

To see the complete checklist, click here.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Enrolling Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool Programs

USC's School for Early Childhood Education (SECE) is now enrolling for its Head Start, Early Head Start, and STATE Preschool programs. SECE provides free high-quality early childhood education services to children and their families in Los Angeles. Call (213)-743-2466 for more information and a list of locations to find a center near you.

City of Los Angeles Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) Part 2

The City of Los Angeles is working with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to administer the City's Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) (Part 2).  HCD's portal opened September 1, 2021, to accept applications by tenants and landlords.  Applicants should go directly to HCD's portal here:  https://housing.ca.gov/ or call 833-430-2122.

Here's information on the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department here: https://hcidla.lacity.org/

How to apply for California COVID-19 rent relief - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

[email protected] Coalition Recruiting A Community Advisory Board

The [email protected] Coalition (TLC) is excited to announce a new opportunity to be more deeply involved in policy. Creating a community advisory board resulted from a generative discussion at a two-day Strategic Planning process with staff at the [email protected] Coalition. To more intentionally include TLC’s membership in their policy advocacy processes, TLC is creating a community advisory board that will lend expertise, feedback, and strategic input to guide their policy work.

If you are interested in applying, please visit translatinacoalition.org/community-advisory-board for more information. The deadline is September 24, 2021.

Cedillo Día a Día:

• Vota este martes 14 de septiembre en la elección especial

• Palacio Municipal se ilumina con los colores de México y países de Centro América para celebrar su Independencia

• Entrega de mochilas entre la comunidad sin hogar

Amigos y amigas:

Tu que puedes, vota este martes 14 de septiembre en la elección especial. Los resultados impactarán nuestro estado y la protección de los efectos devastadores del COVID-19.

Durante los próximos días, me coordinaré con el Concejal Kevin de León para iluminar el Ayuntamiento con los colores de México y los países de Centro América para celebrar el bicentenario de su Independencia. La iluminación comienza el lunes 13 de septiembre al anochecer.

Esta semana junto con el equipo de Laundry Truck LA, repartimos mochilas en algunas de nuestras ubicaciones en donde proporcionamos servicio de lavandería móvil. Cada mochila incluye productos de uso personal solicitado por personas sin hogar y estamos empacando más mochilas para responder a las necesidades de nuestro distrito.

Por favor, si necesitas ayuda para ti, para tu familia o para tu comunidad, llama al (213) 473-7001 o escríbeme a [email protected]

Atentamente,

Gil Cedillo

Concejal, Distrito 1

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

Reporte Semanal

Semana del 4 al 10 de septiembre, 2021

Vota este el martes 14 de septiembre

No podemos sentarnos y dejar que otros definan nuestro futuro. La vivienda asequible, la atención médica y la justicia del medio ambiente están en juego en esta elección.

Aun estás a tiempo para votar de una de las siguientes maneras:

- Devuelve tu boleta de votación firmada y fechada en una casilla segura y autorizada.

- Envíe tu boleta por correo (debe tener fecha de antes del 14 de septiembre)

- Vota en persona este martes 14 de septiembre en un centro de votación local. Encuentra ubicaciones y horarios aquí. También puedes registrarte para votar el mismo día.

Si vas a votar en persona, debes hacerlo antes de las 8 de la noche.

El Ayuntamiento se iluminará con los colores de México y países de Centro América

Del lunes 13 de septiembre al lunes 23 de septiembre del 2021, El concejal Gil Cedillo iluminará el Ayuntamiento con los colores de México y las naciones centroamericanas para celebrar el bicentenario de su Independencia. Las luces del Ayuntamiento se encenderán al anochecer. El calendario es el siguiente:

13 de septiembre - El Salvador

15 de septiembre - México

17 de septiembre - Honduras

19 de septiembre - Guatemala

21 de septiembre - Nicaragua

23 de septiembre - Costa Rica

"La Ciudad de Los Ángeles se une a México y a los países de Centro América para celebrar el bicentenario de su independencia", afirmó el Concejal Gil Cedillo. "Los latinos constituyen al menos el 50% de la población de la ciudad, lo que representa casi 2 millones de habitantes. Nuestra conexión con México y Centroamérica es profunda. Reconocemos sus conquistas históricas conectadas con los residentes de Los Ángeles al iluminar el Ayuntamiento con los colores de sus banderas", dijo el concejal.

REPORTE DE CORONAVIRUS

COVID-19 esta semana en el Distrito 1

El Departamento de Salud del Condado no ha incluido datos completos durante los últimos dos días. El número de muertes adicionales no está disponible. Cuídate y cuida a tu familia.

461 nuevos casos para un total de 57,793

VACUNA DEL CORONAVIRUS

¡Alerta de calor! ¿Tienes una cita para vacunarte esta semana? Recuerda mantenerte hidratado.

Las Clínicas de Vacunación del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles ahora están abiertas los DOMINGOS con horario extendido. No se necesita cita.

Haga clic aquí para localizar una vacuna más cercana a usted.

REPORTE DE VIVIENDA

El armazón de madera del desarrollo de viviendas de apoyo se eleva en Westlake: la construcción va tomando forma al sur de Wilshire

Foto: Urbanize LA

Una cuadra al sur de Wilshire Boulevard en Westlake, la construcción ha superado el nivel del podio en Ingraham Apartments, un desarrollo de viviendas de apoyo permanente para personas sin hogar de SRO Housing Corp.

El proyecto, que reemplazó un área de estacionamiento en 1230 Ingraham Street, consiste en una estructura de siete pisos con 121 apartamentos sobre un estacionamiento semi subterráneo con espacio para 42 vehículos.

https://urbanize.city/la/post/westlake-1230-ingraham-sro-housing

CEDILLO EN LAS NOTICIAS

Concilio declara Mechicano Arts Center y Centro De Arte Público en Highland Park como monumentos Históricos-Culturales

Foto: Channel 35

Highland Park Heritage Trust y el Concejal Cedillo lograron que el Concilio de Los Ángeles designara el Mechicano Arts Center y el Centro de Arte Público en Highland Park como monumentos histórico-culturales. Los Concejales reconocieron la historia cultural de latinos y latinas representados en estos dos inmuebles. "Quiero que la gente sepa que esta fue la meca donde surgió el movimiento chicano, una increíble contribución social, artística y cultural a esta ciudad", afirmó el concejal Gil Cedillo.

Designación histórica de dos simbólicos centros de arte

Camarófragos: Frank Aguilera/Landis Stokes 

Audio: Martin Martinez/Gavin White/Paul Townsend

Editor: Kevin King 

Cedillo presentó una moción para convertir la antigua corte de justicia del Condado en Cypress Park en viviendas de apoyo asequibles y/o permanentes

Foto: The Eastsider

El Concejal Cedillo presentó una moción solicitando al fiscal administrativo de la ciudad que informe sobre la viabilidad de convertir la antigua propiedad de la corte de justicia del Condado de Cypress Park en viviendas de apoyo asequible y / o permanente. También pidió un plan de disposición y financiación. Cedillo aprovecha proactivamente todas las oportunidades para crear nuevas viviendas asequibles, incluidas asociaciones y oportunidades únicas para abordar las crisis de vivienda y de personas sin hogar en nuestro mercado inmobiliario cada vez más apretado.

Enlace a la moción

¿Podría un juzgado en ruinas de Cypress Park convertirse en vivienda? | Noticias de Cypress Park | theeastsiderla.com

Inquilinos de Cathay Manor reciben ayuda del Concejal Cedillo

Foto: NBC Los Angeles

El Concejal Cedillo atiende las quejas de negligencia en Cathay Manor, un complejo de apartamentos de Chinatown, lo que provocó la investigación de la Oficina del Fiscal de la Ciudad. 

Quejas sobre negligencia en complejo de apartamentos de Chinatown impulsan la investigación de la oficina del Fiscal de la ciudad de Los Ángeles - NBC Los Ángeles

Día de la salud infantil y donaciones con motivo del regreso a la escuela organizado por Equipo Cedillo y la Fundación Nacional de Salud

Foto: National Health Foundation

El 13 de agosto, la Fundación Nacional de Salud (NHF por sus siglas en inglés) organizó el Día de la Salud Infantil y una Donación con Motivo del Regreso a la Escuela con la Clínica Romero, la Supervisora Hilda Solís, y el Concejal Gil Cedillo. El evento en el centro de NHF en Pico-Union incluyó: Distribución de alimentos, cortesía del Banco Regional de Alimentos de Los Ángeles; Clases de Zumba para niños a través de la asociación de NHF con CalFresh; y vacunas COVID-19 administradas por trabajadores de la salud de Clínica Romero.

Las familias recibieron útiles escolares gratuitos como mochilas, cuadernos, lápices y plumas. La NHF y el Equipo Cedillo también distribuyeron información esencial sobre nutrición, protocolos de seguridad de COVID-19 y de ciudadanía estadounidense. Gracias a nuestros colaboradores, personal y voluntarios, distribuimos 300 cajas de alimentos (5,100 libras), más de 500 mochilas, útiles escolares, kits de higiene bucal y suministros para bebés, y las tres vacunas COVID-19, llegando a 1500 niños y familias en nuestra comunidad.

Monumento en Honor a los Traqueros Mexicanos

Foto: Libro de Jeffrey Marcos Garcilazo

El comité de Venice Car Show apoya la creación de un Monumento México-Americano en honor a los traqueros - trabajadores ferroviarios. El pasado fin de semana, hubo una exhibición de autos familiar gratuita para ayudar a recaudar fondos para el Monumento Traquero mexicano-estadounidense que se elevará en Winward Circle en Venice. El Concejal Gil Cedillo, cuyo abuelo fue un traquero, expresó su apoyo al monumento, calificándolo de "significativo para la comunidad mexicoamericana".

Vecine Car Show apoyará la creación de un monumento mexicano-estadounidense | Parche de Venice, CA

OTRAS NOTICIAS

Alcalde Eric Garcetti anuncia el lanzamiento de Angeleno Connect

El alcalde Eric Garcetti anunció el lanzamiento de la aplicación móvil y la tarjeta de débito Angeleno Connect. La Ciudad puede usar este programa para depositar asistencia financiera directamente a los usuarios, conectar a las personas con los servicios de la Ciudad y ofrecer servicios financieros gratuitos a los angelinos que no tienen una cuenta bancaria. La tarjeta brindará a los usuarios transacciones gratuitas, proporcionando una tarjeta de débito segura en el área metropolitana de Los Ángeles.

A través de Angeleno Connect website, los usuarios pueden conectarse a más de 140 de los servicios en línea de la Ciudad, como adoptar una mascota, hacer una reservación en un parque u obtener una licencia o permiso comercial. A través de la aplicación móvil, los angelinos también accederán a materiales adicionales sobre información crucial sobre educación financiera, incluida la creación de crédito, el desplazamiento de pequeñas empresas y los servicios financieros predatorios.

Los usuarios también podrán realizar retiros gratis con su tarjeta Angeleno Connect en cualquier cajero automático de Wells Fargo. Los residentes pueden obtener más información sobre el programa, obtener una cuenta o registrarse para recibir servicios visitando LACity.org/AngelenoConnect o llamando al 3-1-1. 

Participa en la Actualización y Encuesta Comunitaria sobre la investigación en el proyecto Avenue 34

Para tu conveniencia, el Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas te invita a participar en el Reporte Comunitario y Encuesta Comunitaria sobre la investigación en el proyecto Avenue 34 en Los Ángeles, CA. Para mas información, comunícate con:

Luis García, DTSC Project Manager, [email protected], (818) 717-6611.

Jessica Swan, DTSC Public Participation, [email protected], (818) 717-6568

Encuesta

Campaña de apoyo para afganos

Foto: U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen handout via Reuters

Participa ahora en la campaña de los aliados afganos, que proporciona reportes y más información sobre las necesidades de los refugiados afganos.

En las últimas tres semanas, Act Now for Afghan Allies Campaign recibió alrededor de 40 refugiados afganos a través de IILA y otros 40 a través de las dos únicas agencias de reasentamiento de refugiados en el condado de Los Ángeles: IRC e IRIS. Se anticipan más llegadas.

La necesidad más importante es el empleo y la vivienda permanente asequible para los refugiados. Se ha creado la campaña Actúa ahora por los aliados afganos (Act Now for Afghan Allies Campaign); para más información y reportes sobre este tema haz clic aquí.

ARTE Y CULTURA

AHORA EN LÍNEA: La Serie de Serenatas de la Plaza de la Raza (Raza's Summer Serenata Music Series) ha llegado a su fin, pero si deseas disfrutar de alguno de los conciertos, todos están disponibles para ver en línea. Los conciertos incluyen Changui Majadero y Los Jornaleros Del Norte.

ONLINE ON DEMAND: Plaza de la Raza's Summer Serenata Music Series has come to a close, but if you've missed any of their concerts, all are available to experience online. Additional concerts include Changui Majadero and Los Jornaleros Del Norte.

Foto: Plaza de la Raza

Tres Souls | Foto: Plaza de la Raza

Club Mambi & Maga Shukar | Foto: Plaza de la Raza

Katalyst | Foto: Plaza de la Raza

YouTube, Facebook, y IGTV @plazadelaraza

CLASES GRATIS EN LÍNEA: La Escuela de Artes Visuales y Escénicas de Plaza de la Raza (Plaza de la Raza's School of Performing & Visual Arts) continúa en línea con una una variedad de talleres para niños, adolescentes y adultos en danza, música, teatro y artes visuales. Su plataforma de enseñanza es fácil de usar y permite a los estudiantes personalizar su horario de clases para tomarlas en su tiempo libre. Los nuevos talleres se graban, editan y actualizan profesionalmente cada trimestre y son GRATIS para todos. 

Margaret García, Maestra de Arte | Foto: Plaza de la Raza

¡Regístra ya!

plazadelaraza.teachable.com

CON CITA: "Futuro Pasado" es una exhibición y venta de arte de Emilia Cruz y Rick Ortega. Curada por Jimmy O'Balles, Summer Bernal y Juan Escobedo, ¡Tienes que verla!

Reservaciones aquí

Recepción de clausura el 18 de septiembre a las 5 pm.

Nota importante: Se exigirá comprobante de vacunación a todos los asistentes. Se mantendrán protocolos del COVID-19 como usar mascarilla y mantener la sana distancia durante la visita a Boathouse Gallery, incluidos los invitados vacunados. Para más información: (323) 223-2475.

Premios Omega Sci-Fi recibe nominaciones entre el 7 de septiembre y el 21 de diciembre 2021!

Foto: Omega Sci-Fi

La sexta edición de los Omega Sci-Fi Awards acepta presentaciones de cuentos cortos escritos ¡Y tú podrías ser un ganador!

Omega Sci-Fi Awards es una organización de artes literarias sin fines de lucro, para inspirar a nuevos talentos para escribir temas de ciencia ficción y pensamiento imaginativo. Cuenta con la categoría The Tomorrow Award para estudiantes de secundaria del condado de Los Ángeles y The Roswell Awards para escritores internacionales mayores de 16 años. Los ganadores reciben premios en efectivo además de otros reconocimientos especiales. No hay cuota de inscripción.

El evento culminante de Omega Sci-Fi Awards es la representación de las historias ganadoras con actores de cine y televisión. Para los estudiantes de secundaria, hay talleres de escritura creativa disponibles; para más información visita este enlance.

artUnite Art Show y Online Auction para Central City Action Committee (CCAC)

Para el 2021, el objetivo de la audiencia en vivo y en línea de artUnite Art es recaudar $15,000 para CCAC, una organización sin fines de lucro de Echo Park que durante 51 años ha ayudado a niños y sus familias. Además, CCAC es parte del programa de embellecimiento de la ciudad.

17 y 18 de noviembre – Subastas en línea

18 de noviembre – Exposición de arte en vivo y en línea de 6 pm a 9 pm 
* También habrá rifas durante el evento. Próximamente más detalles.

Lugar: por confirmar en Echo Park.

Instagram: @artUniteLA
Facebook: @artUniteLA

Para más información visita https://www.artunite.org/

Próximas actividades artísticas y culturales

Aclamada como la "mejor serie gratuita de conciertos de verano al aire libre" por Los Angeles Magazine y descrita como "un gran regalo para el público" por LA Times, California Plaza celebra su 35a temporada presentando música, danza, teatro y mucho más en un hermoso y renovado escenario en el centro de Los Ángeles. La temporada contará con música en vivo y entretenimiento con artistas como Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection y The Do Over. Todos los eventos son gratis y al aire libre.

Para información como el calendario en California Plaza, visita este enlace.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Mapa

LAUSD

En buscar de nuevo superintendente

La Junta de Educación del LAUSD está seleccionando al próximo Superintendente y quiere de la ayuda de padres de familia para garantizar que el nuevo Superintendente refleje las prioridades de todas las comunidades del Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles.

LAUSD, con la participación de docenas de grupos interesados, ha desarrollado una encuesta de 21 preguntas y 3 minutos para escuchar directamente a quienes resulten más afectados por la selección del próximo Superintendente. Complete la encuesta gratuita, segura y anónima, antes del 30 de septiembre. 

PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN

Departamento de Recreación y Parques está contratando instructores

El Departamento de Recreación y Parques busca instructores para enseñar y ayudar con actividades físicas y deportes como baloncesto, fútbol, gimnasia, boxeo, ping pon, tenis, patineta, voleibol, atletismo, artes marciales y hockey sobre césped para jóvenes de 5 a 15 años.

Los interesados pueden asistir a alguna de sus Ferias de Empleo de 9:30 am a 1:30 pm en las siguientes fechas y lugares:

18 de Septiembre, 2021: EXPO Center, 3980 South Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037

25 de Septiembre, 2021: Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Los interesados pueden enviar sus currículums por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Para más información llama al 213-485-8743.

ESPACIO PARA TU MASCOTA

¿Estás tu y tus mascotas listos para el mes nacional de preparación?

Foto: LA Animal Services

¿Sabías que septiembre es el mes nacional de preparación? Es una oportunidad fantástica para asegurarse de que todos los miembros de su familia sepan qué hacer en caso de emergencia.

La mejor manera de enfrentar cualquier emergencia o desastre es prevenir. Una emergencia como un terremoto, una inundación o un incendio forestal, puede ocurrir en cualquier momento.

¡Y no te olvides de los peludos miembros de tu familia! El equipo de LA Animal Services tiene una guía útil para ayudarte a planificar y prepararte con tus mascotas en caso de emergencia. Visita este enlance para consejos útiles.

DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO Y LABORAL

Alcalde Garcetti anuncia asesoramiento financiero gratuito para Propietarios de pequeñas empresas en Los Ángeles

El alcalde Eric Garcetti anunció un programa que brindará a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas asesoramiento, información y asistencia para el pago de deudas para ayudarlos a recuperarse económicamente de la pandemia.

Se proporcionará asesoramiento gratuito a las pequeñas empresas las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, mediante la colaboración con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y de la Fuerza Laboral (EWDD por sus siglas en inglés) y Money Management International (MMI) de la ciudad.

El programa ofrecerá orientación, recursos y asistencia a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas para ayudarlos a estabilizar el flujo de efectivo, reducir sus deudas, mejorar historial de crédito y lograr sus metas financieras. Para más información visita EWDD o llama al (888) 645-2227.

Estén atentos para más información sobre el Programa Comeback Checks de estímulo económico para pequeñas empresas que quieren y necesiten regresar a funcionar. La Ciudad de Los Ángeles ofrecerá $37 millones en fondos para recuperación financiera del COVID-19 a través de Comeback Checks.

REPORTE POR ÁREA

Distrito 1 y The Laundry Truck LA dan mochilas para comunidades sin hogar

Foto: The Laundry Truck LA

Esta semana, el Equipo Cedillo y nuestro proveedor de lavandería móvil, Laundry Truck LA, repartieron mochilas en algunas de nuestras ubicaciones de servicio. Cada mochila incluye productos para la salud bucal, bocadillos saludables, toallitas higiénicas, bálsamo labial, loción y desinfectante para manos, equipo de higiene, calcetines, gorro, botella de agua, cortaúñas y un mensaje del concejal. Estos son suministros que las personas sin hogar han pedido y estamos empacando más mochilas para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de nuestro distrito. Al mismo tiempo, continuamos construyendo más viviendas y creando camas de refugio para trasladar a las personas al interior.

Solano Canyon

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

En colaboración con Community Groups, Equipo Cedillo trabajó arduamente para asegurar que los residentes del área tuvieran un paso seguro a través del túnel de Solano Avenue.

Chinatown

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El sábado pasado, la sucursal de Young Adult Librarian Lynn Nguyen en Chinatown lanzó el programa “Teen Council's Painting at the Park”. Lynn, quien ha enseñado programas de pintura antes, llevó a los adolescentes a pintar un paisaje urbano de Los Ángeles en los bancos de picnic de Ord y Yale Street Park. El evento coincidió con el centenario de la Ciudad. Este fue el primer evento de la biblioteca en el nuevo parque y la primera vez que los miembros del Consejo de Adolescentes se han reunido en persona desde la pandemia. Fue un evento divertido que Lynn planea continuar. Aquí están los enlaces sobre este evento:

Channel 35 news story 

Video realizado por nuestro bibliotecario de redes sociales

Fotos del evento

Pico-Union

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo en plena acción limpiando la esquina de New Hampshire Ave. con Venice Blvd.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo en plena acción en una limpieza a fondo en la esquina de Westmoreland Ave. y 11th St. Se retiraron basura, escombros y bultos grandes.

Ven por tus productos frescos y deliciosos gratis

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Cada viernes en Pico Union Project te ofrecemos gratis productos frescos y deliciosos a partir de las 10:30 de la mañana.

Westlake

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Limpieza comunitaria en la esquina de Maryland St. con Bixel St.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Vecinos junto al Equipo Cedillo realizaron una limpieza comunitaria en Beacon Ave.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El camión repartidor de alimentos gratis del Concejal Gil Cedillo distribuyó productos en 6th St. y Bonnie Brae St.

COMIDA, EVENTOS Y OTROS RECURSOS

Cómo inscribir a tus niños en los programas preescolares estatales, Head Start y Early Head Start

La Escuela de Educación Infantil Temprana (SECE por sus siglas en inglés) de USC tiene inscripciones abiertas para sus programas Head Start, Early Head Start y Preescolar STATE. SECE brinda servicios gratuitos de educación infantil de alta calidad a los niños y sus familias en Los Ángeles. Para más información llama al (213) 743-2466 y para una lista de un centro cercano a tu domicilio, visita este enlace.

Cedillo Weekly:

• Vote by Tuesday, September 14^th in the Special Election

• City Hall to Be Illuminated With the Colors of Mexico and Central American Nations to Celebrate Their Independence

• Backpacks Distributed to Unhoused Community

Dear Friend,

Please vote by Tuesday, September 14^th in the Special Election. The results will impact our state, and maintaining protection from the devastating effect of COVID-19 on all of us is at stake.

For the next several days, I am partnering with Councilmember Kevin de León to illuminate City Hall with the colors of Mexico and Central American nations to celebrate the bicentennial of their Independence. Watch for the illumination to begin on Monday, September 13^th at dusk.

This week I partnered with our mobile laundry provider, Laundry Truck LA, to pass out backpacks at some of our service locations. Each backpack includes supplies people experiencing homelessness have asked to receive, and we are assembling more backpacks to help meet the needs in our district.

Please get in touch with me if I can assist you at [email protected] or 213-473-7001.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of September 4 to September 10, 2021

Vote By Tuesday, September 14^th

We can't sit back and let others determine our future. Affordable housing, healthcare, climate justice-- all of these are on the line in this election.

If you haven't yet, here's how you can cast your ballot:

Return your signed and dated ballot at a secure dropbox,

Send your ballot in the mail (it must be postmarked by 9/14),

Vote in person at a local vote center. Find locations and hours here. You may also register to vote on the same day.

We're three days away from the last day of voting, which is Election Day, Tuesday, September 14th. Remember that if you're voting in person, you must be in line by 8 p.m.

City Hall to Be Illuminated With the Colors of Mexico And Central American Nations

From Monday, September 13th to Monday, September 23rd, 2021, Councilmember Gil Cedillo will illuminate City Hall with the colors of Mexico and Central American nations to celebrate the bicentennial of their Independence. The lights on City Hall will be turned on at dusk. The schedule is as follows:

September 13th - El Salvador

September 15th - Mexico

September 17th - Honduras

September 19th - Guatemala

September 21st - Nicaragua

September 23rd - Costa Rica

"The City of Los Angeles joins Central American Countries and Mexico to celebrate the bicentennial of their Independence," stated Councilmember Gil Cedillo. "With Latinos comprising at least 50% of the population of the City, or nearly 2 million, their connection to Mexico and Central America is profound. We recognize their historical and familial connections to the residents of Los Angeles by illuminating City Hall with the brilliance of the colors of their flags."

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

The County hasn't listed full data for the past two days. The number of additional deaths is not available. They reflect the downturn in cases. Stay safe.

461 New Cases and 57,793 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Heat Alert! Are you headed to your vaccine appointment this week? Remember to stay hydrated.

LA County Department of Public Health Vaccine Clinics are now open on SUNDAYS with extended hours. No appointments are needed.

Click here to locate a vaccination nearest you.

HOUSING UPDATE

Wood Framing Rises at Westlake Supportive Housing Development - Development Takes Shape on Block South of Wilshire

Photo Credit: Urbanize LA

One block south of Wilshire Boulevard in Westlake, construction has passed the podium level at the Ingraham Apartments, a permanent supportive housing development for the formerly homeless from SRO Housing Corp.

The project, which replaced a surface parking lot at 1230 Ingraham Street, will eventually consist of a seven-story structure containing 121 apartments above a semi-subterranean parking garage with accommodations for 42 vehicles.

CEDILLO IN THE NEWS

City Council Designates Mechicano Arts Center and Centro De Arte Publico in Highland Park As Historic-Cultural Monuments

Photo Credit: Channel 35

The Highland Park Heritage Trust and Councilmember Cedillo partnered to successfully get the City Council to designate the Mechicano Arts Center and Centro de Arte Publico in Highland Park as historic-cultural monuments. The Council recognized the cultural history of Latinos and Latinas. "I want people to know that this was the mecca where the Chicano movement emerged, an incredible social, artistic, and cultural contribution to this City," stated Councilmember Gil Cedillo.

Historic Designation For Two Iconic Cultural Art Centers

Camera Operator: Frank Aguilera/Landis Stokes 

Audio: Martin Martinez/Gavin White/Paul Townsend     

Editor: Kevin King 

Councilmember Cedillo Introduced Motion to Explore Converting Former Cypress Park Courthouse Property as Affordable and/or Permanent Supportive Housing

Photo Credit: The Eastsider

Councilmember Cedillo introduced a motion asking the City Administrative Officer to report on the feasibility of developing the former Cypress Park Courthouse Property as affordable and/or permanent supportive housing, including a disposition and funding plan. Councilmember Cedillo is proactively pursuing every opportunity to create new affordable housing, including unique partnerships and opportunities to address the housing and homelessness crises in our tightening housing market.

Motion

Could a broken-down Cypress Park courthouse become housing? | Cypress Park News | theeastsiderla.com

Cathay Manor Tenants Get Help From Councilmember Cedillo

Photo Credit: NBC Los Angeles

Councilmember Cedillo takes action to address complaints of neglect at Cathay Manor, a Chinatown apartment complex, prompting LA City Attorney's Office Investigation.

Complaints of Neglect at Chinatown Apartment Complex Prompts LA City Attorney's Office Investigation – NBC Los Angeles

Children's Health Day and Back-to-School Giveaway Co-Hosted By Team Cedillo in National Health Foundation Newsletter

Photo Credit: LA Channel 35

On August 13th, National Health Foundation (NHF) hosted a Children's Health Day and Back-to-School Giveaway with Clinica Romero, Supervisor Hilda Solis, and Councilmember Gil Cedillo. Located at NHF's recuperative care center in Pico-Union, the event included food distribution, courtesy of the LA Regional Food Bank; Zumba classes for kids through NHF's partnership with CalFresh; and COVID vaccinations administered by Clinica Romero healthcare workers.

Families picked up free back-to-school supplies such as backpacks and writing materials. NHF and Team Cedillo also distributed essential information about nutrition, COVID-19 safety, and U.S. Citizenship. Thanks to our partners, staff, and volunteers, we distributed 300 boxes of food (5,100 pounds), over 500 backpacks, school supplies, oral hygiene kits, and baby supplies, and all three COVID-19 vaccines, reaching 1500 children and families in our community.

Monument Honors Mexican Traqueros

Photo Credit: Nicole Charky | Patch

Venice Car Show supported the creation of a Mexican-American Monument honoring traqueros – railroad workers. This weekend, there were incredible rides at a free family car show to help fundraise for the Mexican-American Traquero Monument going up at Winward Circle in Venice. Councilman Gil Cedillo, whose grandfather was a traquero, voiced his support for the monument, calling it "significant for the Mexican-American community."

Venice Car Show Will Support Creating Mexican-American Monument | Venice, CA Patch

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

OTHER NEWS

Mayor Eric Garcetti Announces the Launch of Angeleno Connect

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the launch of the Angeleno Connect debit card and mobile app. The City can use this program to disburse financial assistance directly to residents, connect people to City services, and offer free financial services to Angelenos without a bank account. The card will give users free transactions, providing a safe debit card for populations without a bank account in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Through the Angeleno Connect website, users can connect to more than 140 of the City's online services, such as adopting a pet, making a park reservation, or obtaining a business license or permit. Through the mobile app, Angelenos will also access additional materials on crucial financial literacy information, including credit building, small business displacement, and predatory financial services.

Users will also be able to make free withdrawals with their Angeleno Connect Card at any of Wells Fargo's ATMs. Residents may learn more about the program, get an account, or sign up for services by visiting LACity.org/AngelenoConnect or calling 3-1-1. 

Community Update and Community Survey About the Investigation at the Avenue 34 project

At your convenience, the Department of Toxic Substances Control encourages you to review the Community Update and Community Survey below about the investigation at the Avenue 34 project in Los Angeles, CA. For information, contact Jessica Swan, DTSC Public Participation, [email protected] (818) 717-6568 or Luis Garcia, DTSC Project Manager, [email protected] (818) 717-6611.

Afghan Allies Campaign

Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen Handout via Reuters

Act Now for Afghan Allies Campaign, which provides updates and gives more information as to the needs of Afghan refugees.

In the last three weeks, Act Now for Afghan Allies Campaign received about 40 Afghan refugees through IILA and another 40 or so through the only two refugee resettlement agencies in Los Angeles County: IRC and IRIS. More arrivals are anticipated.

The most significant need is affordable permanent housing and employment for the refugees. Act Now for Afghan Allies Campaign has been created and for updates and more information click here.

ARTS AND CULTURE

ONLINE ON DEMAND: Plaza de la Raza's Summer Serenata Music Series has come to a close, but if you've missed any of their concerts, all are available to experience online. Additional concerts include Changui Majadero and Los Jornaleros Del Norte.

Photo Credit: Plaza de la Raza

Tres Souls | Photo Credit: Plaza de la Raza

Club Mambi & Maga Shukar | Photo Credit: Plaza de la Raza

Katalyst | Photo Credit: Plaza de la Raza

YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV @plazadelaraza

FREE ONLINE INSTRUCTION: Plaza de la Raza's School of Performing & Visual Arts continues online and includes a variety of workshops for children, teens, and adults in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Their teachable platform is easy to use and allows students to customize their schedule of classes to take at their leisure. New workshops are professionally recorded, edited, and updated every quarter and FREE for all. 

Margaret Garcia, Teaching Artist | Photo Credit: Plaza de la Raza

Register today!

plazadelaraza.teachable.com

BY APPOINTMENT: "Futuro Pasado" is a two-person art exhibition and sale featuring Emilia Cruz and Rick Ortega. Curated by Jimmy O'Balles, Summer Bernal, and Juan Escobedo, this exhibit is a must-see! Visit before it closes!

Reservations

Special Closing Reception September 18th @ 5pm

Proof of vaccination is mandatory for all attendees. Masks and social distancing are required while visiting the Boathouse Gallery, including vaccinated guests. For more information, contact (323) 223-2475.

Omega Sci-Fi Awards Accepting Story Submissions September 7th - December 21st, 2021!

Photo Credit: Omega Sci-Fi

The 6th Annual Omega Sci-Fi Awards accepts short story writing submissions, and you could be a winner! The Awards, a nonprofit literary arts organization, is inspiring new sci-fi writing talent and imaginative thinking, consist of The Tomorrow Prize for LA County high school students and The Roswell Awards international competition for writers aged 16 and over. There is no charge to submit a piece of writing, and winners receive cash prizes in addition to other special recognitions.

The culminating spring awards event features actors from film and television, bringing the award-winning stories to life. For high school students, creative writing workshops are available to interested LA County high schools. Get more information here.

artUnite Art Show and Online Auction for Central City Action Committee (CCAC)

For 2021, the goal is to raise $15,000 for CCAC, an Echo Park non-profit helping underserved kids and families for 51 years. In addition, CCAC is part of the City's beautification program.

November 17-18 - Online auction days

November 18 - Art Show - hybrid event (live and online event) 6–9 pm 
*We'll also have our raffle during this time. Details upcoming.

Location: TBD - Echo Park area and online

Instagram: @artUniteLA
Facebook: @artUniteLA

You can learn more at https://www.artunite.org/

Upcoming Arts and Culture Activities

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

LAUSD

Search For New Superintendent

The LAUSD Board of Education is selecting the next Superintendent to run the district—and wants your help to ensure that the Superintendent reflects the priorities of the entire LA Unified community.

LAUSD, with input from dozens of stakeholder groups, has developed a 3–4-minute 21 question survey to hear directly from those most impacted by the selection of the next Superintendent. Would you please complete the free, safe, and anonymous survey, which will close on September 30th?  

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

The Department of Recreation and Parks is Hiring Recreation Instructors

Prospective applicants can submit their resumes in person or by email to [email protected]. For more information, please call 213-485-8743.

YOUR PET CORNER

Are You and Your Pets Ready For National Preparedness Month?

Photo Credit: LA Animal Services

Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? It's a fantastic opportunity to make sure everyone in your family knows what to do in an emergency.

The best way to manage any emergency or disaster is by being prepared. An unpredictable emergency such as an earthquake, flood, or wildfire can happen at any time. 

And don't forget your furry family members! The team at LA Animal Services has a handy guide to help you plan and prepare for your pets in an emergency. Click here to see all our tips.

ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Mayor Garcetti Announced Free Financial Counseling For Small Business Owners In Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a program that will provide small business owners with counseling, education, and debt repayment assistance to help with their economic recovery from the pandemic.

Free counseling will be provided to small businesses 24/7 by collaborating with the City of Los Angeles’ Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and Money Management International (MMI). The program will offer guidance, resources, and assistance to small business owners to help them stabilize cash flow, decrease debt, improve credit standing, and reach their financial goals. For more information, please visit EWDD or call 888-645-2227. 

(234) LA This Minute - Small Business Comeback Checks - YouTube

Stay tuned for more information about the Comeback Checks Program! The City of LA is offering $37M in COVID-19 financial recovery grants to the City's small businesses.

FIELD UPDATE

CD1 and The Laundry Truck LA Give Backpacks for Unhoused Community

Photo Credit: The Laundry Truck LA

This week, Team Cedillo and our mobile laundry provider, Laundry Truck LA, passed out backpacks at some of our service locations. Each backpack includes; oral health supplies, healthy snacks, hygiene wipes, lip balm, hand sanitizer and lotion, hygiene kit, socks, hat, hydroflask, nail clippers, and a note from the Councilmember. These are some of the many supplies people experiencing homelessness have asked to receive, and we are working on assembling more backpacks to help meet the needs in our district. At the same time, we continue to build more housing and create shelter beds to move people indoors. 

Solano Canyon

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

In partnership with Community Groups, Team Cedillo worked hard to ensure Solano Canyon Residents have a safe walking path through the Solano Avenue Tunnel.

Chinatown

Photo Credit: Chinatown Branch Library

Last Saturday, our Chinatown Branch's Young Adult Librarian Lynn Nguyen launched the Chinatown Teen Council's Painting at the Park Program. Lynn, who has taught painting programs before, led teens to paint a Los Angeles cityscape at the Ord and Yale Street Park picnic benches. The event coincided with the City's 100th birthday. This was the first library event at the new park, and the first time the Teen Council members have met in person since the pandemic. It was a fun event that Lynn plans to continue. Here are the links to:

Channel 35 news story 

A video by our social media librarian and event photos

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team was in full force cleaning at the corner of New Hampshire Ave. and Venice Blvd.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team was in full force with a thorough cleaning at the corner of Westmoreland Ave. and 11th St. Trash, debris, and bulky items were removed.

Come Pick Up Free Fresh Delicious Produce

Join us every Friday at Pico Union Project for fresh, delicious produce starting at 10:30. a.m.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up took place at the corner of Maryland St. and Bixel St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Community members joined CD1 in a Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed free groceries at 6th St. and Bonnie Brae St.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Enrolling Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool Programs

USC's School for Early Childhood Education (SECE) is now enrolling for its Head Start, Early Head Start, and STATE Preschool programs. SECE provides free high-quality early childhood education services to children and their families in Los Angeles. Call (213)-743-2466 for more information and a list of locations to find a center near you.

Cedillo Día a Día:

• Homeboy Industries lanza programa de comida para Adultos mayores en el Distrito 1

• Programa de asistencia de emergencia para rentas abre parte 2

• Censo incompleto en distritos del Este de Los Ángeles

Amigos y amigas:

El Concilio aprobó la moción de financiar a Homeboy Industries para lanzar un Programa de Comidas para Personas Mayores en el Distrito 1; Homeboy podrá distribuir 25,000 comidas a adultos mayores a la semana.

Esta semana se abrió la Parte 2 del Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia para Rentas. Si eres un inquilino, aprovecha este apoyo vital.

Me preocupa la respuesta débil al Censo 2020, que refleja la disminución de 6,022 en la población del Distrito 1. Esto resulta increíble tomando en cuenta el hacinamiento en algunas partes del distrito. Creo que la campaña del ex presidente para que el estatus migratorio fuera parte de la encuesta hizo que los habitantes temieran ser deportados si participaban en el Censo.

Por otra parte, tu participación en las audiencias de redistribución de distritos es crucial para diseñar el Distrito 1, particularmente porque tenemos que ganar terreno. Llama al (213) 263-5765 para obtener más información o visita este enlace: LACCRC 2021 – Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission 2021 – City of Los Angeles.

Sinceramente,

Gil Cedillo

Concejal, Distrito 1

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

Reporte Semanal

Semana del 28 al 3 de septiembre, 2021

REPORTE DE CORONAVIRUS

Hazte la prueba de COVID-19 si presentas síntomas, independientemente si estás vacunado o no. Visita covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ para encontrar un lugar de pruebas cerca de tu domicilio o de tu trabajo.

COVID-19 esta semana en el Distrito 1

El aumento semanal de casos nuevos se ha reducido al nivel registrado el 6 de agosto. Cuídate y cuida a tu familia.

659 nuevos casos para un total de 57,332

3 decesos más para un total de 1,368

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

Si has dado positivo a la prueba de COVID-19, responde cuando te llame alguien de Salud Pública. El monitoreo de contactos es una herramienta esencial que nos ayuda a frenar la propagación del virus. Todo la información que proporciones es confidencial.

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Las vacunas del COVID-19 son 100% gratuitas, sin importar tu estatus migratorio o sino tienes seguro médico. Encuentra un lugar para vacunarte cerca de tu casa o de tu trabajo en Vacuna contra el COVID-19 - LA County Department of Public Health No necesitas hacer cita.

Las Clínicas de Vacunación del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles ahora están abiertas los DOMINGOS con horario extendido. No se necesita cita.

Haga clic aquí para localizar una vacuna más cercana a usted.

LEGISLANDO PARA TI

El Concilio aprobó una moción presupuestaria vital muy significativa para mí. Como quedó escrito en la agenda, el Concilio aprobó la recomendación que ordena al Director Administrativo que busque fondos de $2 millones para un proyecto de Homeboy Industries para un programa de comidas para personas mayores en el Distrito 1. Para mí, significa mucho más. Es un proyecto que construye un puente entre los jóvenes de Homeboy Industries y nuestros adultos mayores en torno a un elemento que salva vidas: la comida.

Espero que más proyectos como este se realicen en nuestras diferentes comunidades y proporcionen las mejores comidas para personas mayores en la ciudad.

-Concejal Gil Cedillo

REPORTE DE VIVIENDA

Programa de asistencia para inquilinos de emergencia de la ciudad de Los Ángeles (ERAP) Parte 2

La Ciudad de L.A. está trabajando con el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (HCD por sus siglas en inglés) del estado para administrar el Programa de Asistencia para Inquilinos de Emergencia (ERAP) de la Ciudad (Parte 2). El portal de HCD abrió el 1 de septiembre para aceptar solicitudes de inquilinos y propietarios. Los solicitantes deben ir directamente al portal de HCD aquí: https://housing.ca.gov/ o llamando al (833) 430-2122.

Más información sobre el Departamento de Inversión Comunitaria + Vivienda de Los Ángeles en este enlace: https://hcidla.lacity.org/

Cómo solicitar el alivio de alquiler de California COVID-19 - los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

CEDILLO EN LAS NOTICIAS

Censo informa que la población está disminuyendo en el este de L.A.

Calle Figueroa en Highland Park, en donde el Censo de EE. UU. Encontró una disminución del 7% en la población, lo que alimentó la preocupación de un conteo insuficiente. | Foto: Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times

El Concejal Cedillo cree que es posible que hayamos sufrimos una gran falta de conteo en el Distrito 1 debido a varios factores. El estado migratorio de un habitante tuvo un impacto porque los inmigrantes temían por una deportación. La campaña de la administración Trump para cuestionar sobre el estado migratorio redujo la participación. Además, mi distrito tiene una de las concentraciones más altas de inmigrantes, con viviendas superpobladas llenas de varias generaciones de miembros de la familia. Muchos de estos residentes son trabajadores esenciales y trabajadores de la industria de servicios que a menudo están fuera de su casa. Nos enfrentamos a desafíos como estos que pueden evitar una precisión del 100% en el conteo.

Cedillo dijo que “la débil respuesta al censo se debió al impulso del ex presidente para que el estatus migratorio fuera parte de la encuesta y al temor a la deportación entre algunos de sus habitantes”.

Censo informa que la población está disminuyendo en el Este de Los Ángeles, alimentando el temor de un recuento insuficiente, por David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 de agosto de 2021.

Únete a la Comisión de Redistribución de Distritos del Ayuntamiento de L.A. en una audiencia pública. El objetivo es volver a remarcar los mapas de cada distrito del concilio para garantizar que tenga una representación justa e inclusiva. Llama al (213) 263-5765 para más información o visita LACCRC 2021 – Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission 2021 – City of Los Angeles.

Edificios clave para artistas chicanos agregados a la lista de monumentos históricos y culturales de Los Ángeles

Wayne Healy Mural Ghosts de El Barrio 1974 via Laurie Avocado Flickr

The Centro de Arte Público y Mechicano Art Center son reconocidos por su amplia contribución a la herencia Chicana en Los Ángeles.

"Agradezco al Concilio por designar estos sitios como Histórico-Culturales", dijo el Concejal Cedillo. "Felicito a muchos artistas de estas instituciones como Judithe Hernández, George Yepes, Bárbara Carrasco, Frank Romero, John Valadez, Leo Limón, Dolores Guerrero Cruz, Víctor Vaya, Robert Delgado, Gilbert Magu Luján, Wayne Healy y Nicandro Gronk Glugio. Todos ellos son unos verdaderos héroes de nuestra cultura.” Por Sarah Rose Sharp, Hyperallergic, 30 de agosto, 2021

Mujeres de la Tierra salieron a la calle para convencer a personas que no han sido vacunadas

Nanette Machado, trabajadora de Mujeres de la Tierra, logró convencer a las hermanas Vilma y Mónica Santiago para que se vacunaran.

Con el aumento de las infecciones por Covid-19, las mujeres visitan comunidades difíciles y peligrosas para aclarar dudas sobre las vacunas.

"A medida que seguimos viendo un aumento de los casos de coronavirus, en mi distrito [en una semana de 699 a 1070 y de dos muertes a seis], es más importante que nunca que las personas se vacunen, se hagan pruebas con regularidad, usen mascarilla que cubra la nariz cada vez que están fuera de su casa. Lávete las manos con frecuencia y respeta el distanciamiento social”, dijo el Concejal Cedillo.

Mujeres de la Tierra salen a las calles a convencer a las personas que no se han vacunado - La Opinión (laopinion.com)

David Aranda, 13, y su mamá Ingrid Rodríguez ya se vacunaron. Solo falta el pequeño Moses. Foto: La Opinión

Irma Muñoz, directora ejecutiva de Mujeres de la Tierra. Foto: La Opinión

ARTE Y CULTURA

artUnite Art Show y Online Auction para Central City Action Committee (CCAC)

Para el 2021, el objetivo de la audiencia en vivo y en línea de artUnite Art es recaudar $15,000 para CCAC, una organización sin fines de lucro de Echo Park que durante 51 años ha ayudado a niños y sus familias. Además, CCAC es parte del programa de embellecimiento de la ciudad.

17 y 18 de noviembre – Subastas en línea

18 de noviembre – Exposición de arte en vivo y en línea de 6 pm a 9 pm 
* También habrá rifas durante el evento. Próximamente más detalles.

Lugar: por confirmar en Echo Park.

Instagram: @artUniteLA
Facebook: @artUniteLA

Para más información visita https://www.artunite.org/

Próximas actividades artísticas y culturales

Aclamada como la "mejor serie gratuita de conciertos de verano al aire libre" por Los Angeles Magazine y descrita como "un gran regalo para el público" por LA Times, California Plaza celebra su 35a temporada presentando música, danza, teatro y mucho más en un hermoso y renovado escenario en el centro de Los Ángeles. La temporada contará con música en vivo y entretenimiento con artistas como Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection y The Do Over. Todos los eventos son gratis y al aire libre.

Para información como el calendario en California Plaza, visita este enlace.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN

Departamento de Recreación y Parques está contratando instructores

El Departamento de Recreación y Parques busca instructores para enseñar y ayudar con actividades físicas y deportes como baloncesto, fútbol, gimnasia, boxeo, ping pon, tenis, patineta, voleibol, atletismo, artes marciales y hockey sobre césped para jóvenes de 5 a 15 años.

Los interesados pueden asistir a alguna de sus Ferias de Empleo de 9:30 am a 1:30 pm en las siguientes fechas y lugares:

11 de Septiembre, 2021: Downey Recreation Center, 1772 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

18 de Septiembre, 2021: EXPO Center, 3980 South Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037

25 de Septiembre, 2021: Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Los interesados pueden enviar sus currículums por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Para más información llama al 213-485-8743.

DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO Y LABORAL

Alcalde Garcetti anuncia asesoramiento financiero gratuito para Propietarios de pequeñas empresas en Los Ángeles

El alcalde Eric Garcetti anunció un programa que brindará a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas asesoramiento, información y asistencia para el pago de deudas para ayudarlos a recuperarse económicamente de la pandemia.

Se proporcionará asesoramiento gratuito a las pequeñas empresas las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, mediante la colaboración con el Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y de la Fuerza Laboral (EWDD por sus siglas en inglés) y Money Management International (MMI) de la ciudad.

El programa ofrecerá orientación, recursos y asistencia a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas para ayudarlos a estabilizar el flujo de efectivo, reducir sus deudas, mejorar historial de crédito y lograr sus metas financieras. Para más información visita EWDD o llama al (888) 645-2227.

Estén atentos para más información sobre el Programa Comeback Checks de estímulo económico para pequeñas empresas que quieren y necesiten regresar a funcionar. La Ciudad de Los Ángeles ofrecerá $37 millones en fondos para recuperación financiera del COVID-19 a través de Comeback Checks.

REPORTE POR ÁREA

Pastor Augie Barajas, Victory Outreach | Foto: Equipo Cedillo

¡Gracias a nuestros increíbles colaboradores en Victory Outreach! Es un privilegio trabajar con un grupo tan fantástico. ¡Apreciamos su vocación de servicio para hacer una diferencia en la vida de las personas!

Foto: Victory Outreach

Equipo Cedillo y Victory Outreach se coordinaron para distribuir cajas de alimentos y artículos escolares para 200 familias de NELA.

Reconocimiento a Jensey Henríquez, trabajadora de alcance comunitario de LAHSA en el Distrito 1

Foto: Jose Rodriguez

Esta semana, el Equipo Cedillo se despidió y agradeció a Jensey Henríquez, Autoridad de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar de Los Ángeles (LAHSA por sus siglas en inglés), quien fue parte integral de nuestros esfuerzos para ayudar a las personas sin hogar en el Distrito 1. Como trabajadora de alcance comunitario, Jensey trabajó en el Distrito 1 enfocada en ayudar a nuestros vecinos sin hogar que viven a 500 pies de las autopistas. Extrañaremos su dedicación y espíritu. Le deseamos mucho éxito en el Programa de Maestría en Trabajo Social en USC.

Debs Park y Radio Hill: se instalaron avisos de zona de alto riesgo de incendios

Foto: City of LA Recreation and Parks

Foto: City of LA Recreation and Parks

Durante los últimos meses, el Equipo Cedillo ha trabajado con los residentes que viven alrededor de Debs Park y Elysian Park junto con LAFD, LAPD y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación para ayudar a educar al público y prevenir incendios. La Zona de Alto Riesgo de Incendio (o "Zone") se estableció por primera vez en la Ciudad de Los Ángeles en 1999 y reemplazó al "Distrito de Incendios" y la "Zona de Disminución" más antiguos. La "Zone" se determinó cuidadosamente de acuerdo con la Ley del Estado de California. El área de gravedad de alto riesgo de incendios comprende la mayoría de las regiones montañosas de la ciudad de Los Ángeles. Los primeros 20 letreros se instalaron en las ubicaciones más críticas, mientras que se identifican más áreas para instalar letreros.

Mt. Washington

Foto: Team Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo y LA Conservation Corps trabajaron alrededor de Pasadena y Figueroa, para limpiar y colocar plantas.

Solano Canyon

Recolección de basurero ilegal en Solano Canyon

Stadium Way Antes | Foto: LA Bureau of Sanitation

Stadium Way Después| Foto: LA Bureau of Sanitation

Esta semana, los vecinos reportaron al Equipo Cedillo sobre bultos arrojados ilegalmente en Stadium Way cerca de la autopista 110. Esta información se proporcionó a la Oficina de Saneamiento de Los Ángeles, que coordinó la limpieza. Tirar desechos, materiales, empaques y equipos en las calles, aceras y callejones de Los Ángeles o en contenedores públicos es un delito y está sujeto a multas y/o cárcel. Si tienes evidencia o información de primera mano sobre vertederos ilegales, reportarlos a la Ciudad para su investigación. Puedes llamar al 311 o al Departamento de Sanidad de Los Ángeles al (800) 773-2489.

Cypress Park

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo organizó una limpieza comunitaria en Avenue 26 y Jeffries Avenue en colaboración con KYCC, División NELA del LAPD, Children's Hospital LA, Anahuak Youth Sports Association, Unidos Por NELA, miembros de la comunidad.

University Park

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió basura y escombros del callejón entre las calles Portland St. y Scarff St.

Koreatown

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió basura y escombros sobre Dewey Ave. entre Olympic Blvd. y 11th St.

Pico-Union

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió la esquina de 1029 W. 17th. St.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Todo un éxito nuestra limpieza comunitaria en el área de 14th St. y Albany St.

Recibe frutas y verduras gratis en Pico-Union Project todos los viernes

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

¡Ya sabes que cada viernes la entrega de comida en Pico-Union Project siempre está a tu alcance! Aprovecha para vacunarte y/o hacerte una prueba gratis de COVID-19.

Westlake

Cónsul General de Honduras, María Fernanda Rivera y Agregado Cultural de Honduras en los Estados Unidos Juan Ramón Martínez | Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo acompañó al Consulado General de Honduras en Los Ángeles, a la organización Hondureños Unidos de L.A. y otros líderes comunitarios en una celebración cívica en Plaza Morazán.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió la esquina de 5th St. con Westlake Ave. 

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El camión repartidor de alimentos del Concejal Gil Cedillo distribuyó productos a los residentes de las calles 8th St. y Burlington Ave.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo y CCNP distribuyeron cajas de alimentos a cientos de familias en Westlake como parte del Programa de Distribución de Alimentos del Concejal Gill Cedillo.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Limpieza comunitaria en Beacon Ave.

West Adams

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo, CCNP y la organización "We Are LA" realizaron una exitosa distribución de productos esta semana. Familias de nuestra comunidad recibieron fruta y vegetales frescos, así como desinfectante de manos y libros para niños.

COMIDA, EVENTOS Y OTROS RECURSOS

[email protected] Coalition Reclutando una Junta Asesora Comunitaria

[email protected] Coalition (TLC) anuncia la oportunidad de participar en la política local con la creación de una Junta Asesora Comunitaria. Para incluir a los miembros de TLC de manera más directa en sus procesos de promoción de políticas, TLC ha creado esta junta asesora comunitaria que brindará experiencia, comentarios y aportes estratégicos para guiar su trabajo de políticas públicas.

Si estás interesado en postularse para ser parte de esta junta, visita translatinacoalition.org/community-advisory-board para más información. Fecha límite para tu postulación es el 24 de septiembre, 2021.

Encuesta previa al programa de certificación (google.com)

Cedillo Weekly:

• Homeboy Industries Funding Recommended to Launch Senior Meal Program in CD 1

• Emergency Renter's Assistance Program Part 2 Opens

• Census Undercount in Eastside Districts

Dear Friend,

This week Council approved the recommendation providing funding for Homeboy Industries to launch a Senior Meal Program in CD 1. Homeboy will distribute 25,000 meals weekly to seniors.

The Emergency Renter's Assistance Program Part 2 opened this week. If you are a renter, please take advantage of this vital support.

I am upset that there was a weak response to the census, with CD 1 losing 6,022 in population. The loss of people is unbelievable given the overcrowding in parts of the district. The reason was the former president's push to make immigration status a part of the survey and deportation fears among some of my constituents.

Your participation in redistricting hearings is crucial for designing CD 1, particularly because we will be gaining territory.  Please call 213-263-5765 for more information or click here.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of August 28 to September 3, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Get tested for COVID-19 if you're experiencing any of these symptoms, regardless of your vaccination status. Visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ to find a testing site near you.

COVID-19 This Week In Council District 1

The weekly increase in new cases is down to the level of August 6^th. Stay safe.

659 Cases and 57,332 Total

3 Deaths and 1,368 Total

If you test positive for COVID-19, please answer when Public Health calls. Contact tracing is an essential tool that helps us slow the spread, and everything you share is confidential.

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

The COVID-19 vaccines are 100% free regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Find a location near you at VaccinateLACounty.com. No appointments are needed.

LA County Department of Public Health Vaccine Clinics are now open on SUNDAYS with extended hours. No appointments are needed.

Click here to locate a vaccination nearest you.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Council passed a vital budget motion that is near and dear to my heart.  As written on the council agenda, the Council effectively approved the recommendation directing the Chief Administrative Officer to find potential budget sources for a $2 million Homeboy Industries project for a Senior Meal Program in Council District 1.  To me, the project is symbolic of something more.  It is a project that builds a bridge between the youth at Homeboy Industries and our seniors around a life-changing and life-saving item - food.  A compassionate and quality-of-life project is transpiring at a time of humankind's worst pandemic in modern history. 

I look forward to more projects partnering our different communities, our seniors and youth, and providing the best senior meals in the city.   

-Gil Cedillo

HOUSING UPDATE

City of Los Angeles Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) Part 2

The City of Los Angeles is working with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) to administer the City's Emergency Renter's Assistance Program (ERAP) (Part 2).  HCD's portal opened September 1, 2021, to accept applications by tenants and landlords.  Applicants should go directly to HCD's portal here:  https://housing.ca.gov/ or call 833-430-2122.

Here's information on the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department here: https://hcidla.lacity.org/

How to apply for California COVID-19 rent relief - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

CEDILLO IN THE NEWS

Census Reports Declining Population On L.A.'s Eastside, Fueling Undercount Fears

Figueroa Street in Highland Park, where the U.S. census found a 7% decline in population, fueling concerns of an undercount. | Photo Credit: Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times

Councilmember Cedillo believes it is possible that we also naturally suffered a vast undercount in the First District due to several factors. A resident's immigration status had a significant impact because immigrants feared deportation. The Trump administration's push for asking about immigration status put a chill on responses. Furthermore, my district has one of the highest concentrations of immigrants, with overcrowded housing filled with several generations of family members. Many of these residents are essential workers and service industry workers who are often out of their residence. We face challenges such as these that may quickly and organically prevent 100% accuracy in counting. 

"Cedillo (said) the weak response to the census was due to the former president's push to make immigration status a part of the survey and to deportation fears among some of his constituents," Census Reports Declining Population On L.A.'s Eastside, Fueling Undercount Fears, 

Census reports declining population on L.A.'s Eastside, fueling undercount fears - [email protected] - City of Los Angeles Mail (google.com), by David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, August 30, 2021.

Join the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission at a community public hearing. The purpose of redistricting is to redraw the maps of each council district to ensure you have the power to determine fair and inclusive representation in your council district. Please call 213-263-5765 for more information or go to LACCRC 2021 – Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission 2021 – City of Los Angeles

Key Buildings for Chicanx Artists Added to LA Historic-Cultural Monument List

Wayne Healy Mural Ghosts of El Barrio 1974 via Laurie Avocado Flickr

The Centro de Arte Publico and the Centro de Arte Publico, and Mechicano Art Center were recognized for their contributions to the longstanding tradition of Chicano/a cultural heritage in LA.

"I thank the council for designating these sites as Historic-Cultural," )Councilmember Cedillo) continued. "I salute the many artists involved with these institutions, including Judithe Hernandez, George Yepes, Barbara Carrasco, Frank Romero, John Valadez, Leo Limon, Dolores Guerrero Cruz, Victor Vaya, Robert Delgado, Gilbert Magu Lujan, Wayne Healy, and Nicandro Gronk Glugio. They are cultural heroes," stated Councilmember Cedillo." Key Buildings for Chicanx Artists Added to LA Historic-Cultural Monument List (hyperallergic.com), by Sarah Rose Sharp, Hyperallergic, August 30, 2021.

Mujeres de la Tierra Take to The Streets to Convince People Who Have Not Been Vaccinated

Nanette Machado, a Mujeres de la Tierra worker, managed to convince sisters Vilma and Monica Santiago to be immunized.

With the increase in covid infections, women visit difficult and dangerous communities to clarify doubts about vaccines.

"As we continue to see COVID-19 cases rise, in my district [in a week from 699 to 1070 and from two deaths to six], it's more important than ever that people get vaccinated, get tested regularly, wear a mask that covers their nose whenever they're out of their house. Wash your hands frequently and respect social distancing," said Councilman Gil Cedillo.

Mujeres de la Tierra salen a las calles a convencer a las personas que no se han vacunado - La Opinión (laopinion.com)

David Aranda, 13, is already vaccinated, as is his mother, Ingrid Rodriguez. Only little Moses is missing. Photo Credit: La Opinion

Irma Muñoz is executive director of Mujeres de la Tierra. Photo Credit: La Opinion

ARTS AND CULTURE

artUnite Art Show and Online Auction for Central City Action Committee (CCAC)

For 2021, the goal is to raise $15,000 for CCAC, an Echo Park non-profit helping underserved kids and families for 51 years. In addition, CCAC is part of the City's beautification program.

November 17-18 - Online auction days

November 18 - Art Show - hybrid event (live and online event) 6–9 pm 
*We'll also have our raffle during this time. Details upcoming.

Location: TBD - Echo Park area and online

Instagram: @artUniteLA
Facebook: @artUniteLA

You can learn more at https://www.artunite.org/

Upcoming Arts and Culture Activities

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

The Department of Recreation and Parks is Hiring Recreation Instructors

Prospective applicants can submit their resumes in person or by email to [email protected]. For more information, please call 213-485-8743.

ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Mayor Garcetti Announced Free Financial Counseling For Small Business Owners In Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a program that will provide small business owners with counseling, education, and debt repayment assistance to help with their economic recovery from the pandemic.

Free counseling will be provided to small businesses 24/7 by collaborating with the City of Los Angeles’ Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and Money Management International (MMI). The program will offer guidance, resources, and assistance to small business owners to help them stabilize cash flow, decrease debt, improve credit standing, and reach their financial goals. For more information, please visit EWDD or call 888-645-2227. 

(234) LA This Minute - Small Business Comeback Checks - YouTube

Stay tuned for more information about the Comeback Checks Program! The City of LA is offering $37M in COVID-19 financial recovery grants to the City's small businesses.

YOUR PET CORNER

Photo Credit: Animal Services

FIELD UPDATE

Pastor Augie Barajas, Victory Outreach | Photo Credit: Victory Outreach

Thank you to our amazing partners at victory outreach! It is indeed a privilege to work with such a terrific group of people. We appreciate your heart to serve and make a difference in people's lives!

Recognizing Jensey Henriquez, LAHSA CD1 Roadmap Outreach Worker

Photo Credit: Jose Rodriguez

This week, Team Cedillo said goodbye and thank you to Jensey Henriquez, LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), who has been an integral part of our efforts to help people experiencing homelessness in CD1. As an outreach worker with the LAHSA CD1 Roadmap Team, Jensey was working across CD1 focused on helping our unhoused neighbors living within 500 feet of freeways. Her dedication and spirit will be missed. We wish her success as she enters her Masters of Social Work Program at USC and knows we will continue to see her make a difference in Los Angeles.

Debs Park and Radio Hill - Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Signs Installed

Photo Credit: City of LA Recreation and Parks

Over the past several months, Team Cedillo has been working with residents living around Debs Park and Elysian Park together with LAFD, LAPD, and Recreation and Parks to help educate the public and prevent fires in these areas. The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (or "Zone") was first established in the City of Los Angeles in 1999 and replaced the older "Mountain Fire District" and "Buffer Zone." The "Zone" was carefully determined according to California State Law. The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone comprises most of the hilly and mountainous regions of the City of Los Angeles. The first 20 signs were installed with ten at each park at the most critical locations, while more areas get identified for signs to be installed.

Mt. Washington

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Solano Canyon

Illegal Dumping Collection in Solano Canyon

Stadium Way Before

Stadium Way After | Photo Credit: LA Bureau of Sanitation

This week, Team Cedillo was notified by local residents of illegally dumped items on Stadium Way near the 110 Freeway. This information was provided to the LA Bureau of Sanitation, who coordinated the clean-up. Dumping waste, materials, packaging, and equipment on L.A. streets, sidewalks, and alleys or in public bins is a crime and is subject to increased fines or criminal prosecution. To make it easier for witnesses of illegal dumping with evidence or first-hand information to report it to the City for investigation, please call  311 or LA Bureau of Sanitation at 800-773-2489.

Photo Credit: Victory Outreach

Team Cedillo and Victory Outreach partnered to distribute food boxes and school supplies to 200 families in Northeast LA.

Cypress Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

In partnership with KYCC, LAPD Northeast Division, Children's Hospital LA, Anahuak Youth Sports Association, Unidos Por NELA, and community members, Team Cedillo hosted a Community Clean-up on Avenue 26 and Jeffries Avenue.

University Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team cleaned trash and debris from the alley between Portland St. and Scarff St.

Koreatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team removed trash and debris on the corner of Dewey Ave. between Olympic Blvd. and 11th St.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team cleaned up the corner of 1029 W. 17th. St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

We had a successful clean-up with community members in the 14^th St. and Albany St. area in Pico-Union.

Pick Up Your Free Fruits and Vegetables at Pico Union Project Every Friday

Don't forget to join us to receive fresh produce every Friday at the Pico Union Project! While you are there, get a free COVID-19 vaccine and test. 

Westlake

Consul General Maria Fernanda Rivera and Special Cultural Envoy to the United States Juan Ramon Martinez | Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined the Consulate General of Honduras in Los Angeles, Hondureños Unidos de Los Angeles, and other community leaders on a civic celebration at Plaza Morazan.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team was at it again, cleaning the corner of 5th St. and Westlake Ave. 

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed groceries to residents at 8th St. and Burlington Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and CCNP distributed boxes of groceries to hundreds of neighbors in Westlake. This effort was part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Pop-Up Food Distribution Program.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave. in Westlake

West Adams

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, CCNP, and "We Are LA" had a successful distribution this week. Residents received fresh fruits and vegetables along with hand sanitizer and children's books.

Cedillo Día a Día

Cedillo Weekly:

Cedillo Día a Día

• Cedillo vota a favor de requerir mascarilla a todos los empleados de la Ciudad

• Mascarilla requerida para todos los eventos masivos

• Conoce y aprovecha los recursos del “Ruby Cedillo Breast Cancer and Imaging Center”

• Préstamos para Pequeños Negocios

• Celebrando el Día Internacional del Perro

Cedillo Weekly:

• Cedillo Votes to Require All City Employees to Wear a Mask

• Masks Required at all Mega Events

• Take Advantage of the Ruby Cedillo Breast Cancer and Imaging Center

• Checks for Small Businesses

• Celebrating International Dog Day

Cedillo Día a Día

• Casos de Covid-19 aumentan a cerca de 700 en el Distrito 1

• Programa de Primeros Compradores de Casa

• Comité PLUM para Votar por Mechicano Art Center y Centro de Arte Público como patrimonio histórico cultural

• Programa de servicio al aire libre de “L.A. Al Fresco” se extiende hasta fin de año

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of August 7th to August 13, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Mayor’s Crisis Response Director Says COVID-19 Vaccination ‘Literally Saved My Life’

Photo Credit: Joe Avalos

Joe Avalos, a reserve LAPD officer, and director of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Crisis Response Team, credits the Pfizer vaccination with saving his life.

“When Joe Avalos developed a dry cough a couple of weeks ago, he thought it must be his allergies acting up, or all the dust from the new development in his neighborhood. The reserve Los Angeles Police Department officer and director of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Crisis Response Team did not think it was COVID-19, he said. After all, he’d received the Pfizer vaccination in December, and he was careful with social distancing and wearing his mask. “I was like, there’s no way,” Avalos said. But he was wrong. He did have COVID-19, from a breakthrough case of the highly contagious Delta variant, he said. And it almost killed him. What saved him, his doctors said, was the fact that he was vaccinated — which is why he’s now urging others, including fellow LAPD officers, to “think twice” before they refuse the jab.", By Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, August 10, 2021.

LAPD officer: COVID-19 vaccination 'literally saved my life' - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

COVID-19 in Council District 1 This Week

There were nearly 700 cases last week, the worst weekly increase in new infections since February 12^th. This is almost double the previous week. The best news was ZERO fatalities yesterday and three deaths last week. Stay safe.

693 New Cases and 54,878 Total

3 Deaths and 1,357 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

Here is a reminder to wear a mask in indoor public spaces and businesses. The Delta variant is highly infectious, and whether you are vaccinated or not, a mask adds an extra layer of protection from COVID-19.

800 Vaccination Sites Across L.A. County

It's never been easier to get vaccinated. You can get vaccinated from your car or walk up to any clinic without an appointment or insurance. You can even get vaccinated during your daily commute because LA Metro offers the vaccine at transit stations across the County. Take the first step and find a location near you at VaccinateLACounty.com (833) 540-0473.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Council passed Councilmember Kevin De Leon's efforts towards a Citywide goal of 25,000 affordable housing units and my amendment to integrate equity in the distribution of the aforementioned housing goal.  It is essential that residents seeking affordable housing are not limited to the few Council districts, the First District accounting for one of the largest number of permitted affordable housing units, but to all Council districts.  It is time that we evolve all our neighborhoods into communities that are diverse in every category possible.  Diversity reflects equity.  This is the Los Angeles, for which we all strive.

HOUSING  UPDATE

Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Frequently Asked Questions

The Housing Department has received many inquiries over the past few weeks about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Here are FAQs that may help answer questions. You may also find updated information on the ERAP Tracker at hcidla2.lacity.org/erap / 

TRANSPORTATION

L.A. Al Fresco Extended to Year's End

Photo Credit: LADOT

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City of Los Angeles has extended L.A. Al Fresco to December 31, 2021. An outdoor dining program, Al Fresco offers healthy spaces for local eateries to serve customers by expanding dining areas into parking lanes, driving lanes, and adjacent private lots. LADOT administers Al Fresco, which transforms transportation spaces into open-air dining areas, provides street barriers to protect restaurant customers, and delineates dining zones.

For details about Al Fresco, including how to file a program application, please click here. Program participants can facilitate the process of Al Fresco’s extension by updating their use authority certificates via the program application portal. (For information on how to download a new certificate, see the video in this link.) Those with additional needs for assistance are requested to please contact [email protected].

For updates about the City’s COVID-19 response, please visit coronavirus.lacity.org.

OTHER NEWS

How the Park's Finest Grew From a Cookout to Filipino Barbecue Heavyweight

The Park's Finest Barbecue owners Johneric Concordia and Christine Araquel-Concordia. | Photo Credit: EaterLA

The Park's Finest Barbecue is LA's best Filipino barbecue destination and was a community fixture long before it got national recognition. Team Cedillo congratulates Park's Finest on their success! Try their cornbread, it's the best! Check them out at 1267 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026.

The History of The Park's Finest, LA’s Only Smoked Filipino Barbecue - Eater LA

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

ARTS AND CULTURE

Planning and Land Use Committee to Vote on Historic-Cultural Monument Nomination for Mechicano Art Center

Former site of Arte Publico | Photo Credit: Google Maps

Former site of Mechicano Art Center | Photo Credit: Google Maps

The Historic-Cultural Monument nomination for Mechicano Art Center, located at 5337-5341 North Figueroa Street and 110 North Avenue 54 and the Centro de Arte Publico, located at 5605-5607 North Figueroa Street, is scheduled to be heard before the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee of City Council next Tuesday, August 17^th.

These are two of Los Angeles County’s most influential buildings during the Latino arts movement in the 1960s and 1970s. They played a pivotal role in allowing Latino artists to express themselves and showcase their creative work in a welcoming environment. There is a dire need to preserve these historic centers to ensure the stories and work of these artists stay alive for future generations of Angelenos.

The PLUM Committee agenda has not yet been posted but will soon be available online here. The call-in details are as follows:

Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 161 644 6631 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Councilmember Cedillo Executive Producer of ARENA: A House Music-al

ARENA is a musical play based on the house music of the 1990s at the legendary ARENA Nightclub in Hollywood. It follows a group of friends during a turbulent time when HIV/AIDS infections rose 130% among LGBTQ Latinos. ARENA is the story of Lucio Torrez, a 21-year-old Chicano man with a dynamic voice who is the music minister director at the Pentecostal Church of East L.A., where his father is the pastor. He has a closeted relationship with the church guitar player and his parents find out. They demand he attend Exist in Truth (EXIT), a gay conversion group, to keep his ministry and continue being part of their family or lose it all. Lucio attends EXIT and realizes that his truth is what is most important.

ARENA features over 15-20 original music compositions and great dancing, a signature of a TNH Production! The creative team that brought In The Heights, Disney’s Aladdin Dual  Language Edition, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical and Sister Act to Boyle Heights brings you another high energy, poignant story that will bring you to your feet, touch your heart and inspire you to sing as you leave the theater.

ARENA is presented by: Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, TNH Productions, CASA 0101 Theater, and El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

ARENA: A House Music-al OPEN CASTING CALL

OPEN CALL – NON-UNION PRINCIPALS/ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS:

• DATE: If you are interested, please send your headshot and résumé to [email protected]
• CALLBACKS *by invitation only.

Produced by: Councilmember Gil Cedillo, TNH Productions, CASA 0101 Theater, and El Centro del Pueblo

Writer: Abel Alvarado

Director: Rigo Tejeda

Music Director: Gabrielle Maldonado

Choreographer: Tania Possick

Music by: Daniel Sugimoto

Lyric by Gabrielle Maldonado

Dramaturg: Patricia Zamorano

We are seeking experienced and strong singers/actors/dancers. All auditionees must be 18 years of age or older.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Please email theatrical resume and headshot.
• ALL characters, please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary Musical Theatre selection that shows both vocal skill and range. No acapella.
• Only select one role. We will consider you for other roles as well.
• All roles are Non-Union.

REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES:

• Rehearsals are beginning August 31st Monday – Thursday evenings, and Saturday days.
• Performances are November 26 - December 19, 2021

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

LUCIO TORREZ: 18 to 26 years old, male - LEAD Tenor, no required dancing Raised in the Apostolic church, that his parents pastor. He has a dynamic voice, is the church Music Minister but was caught in a closeted relationship with the church guitar player Ricky Soto with whom he is in love. His father gave him the ultimatum to go to EXIT, a gay conversion group if he wants to continue to be in the music ministry and a place with his family and church. He's always known he was gay, but how can he find his way to be who he is and, more importantly, his true voice?

MS. MARTIN: Lead, Tenor Range. Some Dancing required, age Range 20-35. He has been doing drag since he was 17 and is a strong presence with a  great deal of life experience but not too much formal education. He is an artist in his own right, and creativity comes naturally to him. Pacific Islander adopted by a Mexican family grew up in Boyle Heights and has fought hard to hold his place as an openly gay man who is unapologetic about who he is. Life has not been easy for him, and sometimes he hides his fears and demons with the drugs that come so easily to a nightlife figure. He is the ultimate diva with a heart for others.

ENSEMBLE (Males): All ethnicities, experienced singer/actor/dancers.

Please send Your headshot and résumé to [email protected]

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

YOUR PET CORNER

Dogs Are Required to Be Licensed in The City Of Los Angeles

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Department of Animal Services

License tags identify guardians of lost animals. Each license tag has a unique number assigned to your animal only. People who find an animal with a tag can call our telephone number printed on the tag for quick guardian identification and reunion with the lost animal.

Suppose a licensed animal is lost or taken to a shelter. In that case, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services can identify the guardian by the tag number and contact the registered animal guardian. Animals with licensing information are held in the shelters while the guardians are contacted.

Apply for or renew your pet’s license online here.

LA SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT

FIELD UPDATE

Highland Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined forces with the students and parents of Aldama Elementary School and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps to get ready for the upcoming school year.

Cypress Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

In partnership with Senator Maria Elena Durazo and Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, Team Cedillo distributed new shoes and backpacks to youth at a back-to-school event at Rio de Los Angeles State Park.

Glassell Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps joined forces to clean up around the Glassell Park Community Center in preparation for a  beautification project with the Glassell Park Improvement Association.

Temple-Beaudry

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

LAPD Rampart Senior Lead Officers and Team Cedillo held a fun-filled community Summer Splash Celebration with the Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department. Families took part in a fresh cool swim, drinks, and popcorn.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team removed bulky items and trash from the corner of Bonnie Brae St. and 8th St. 

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed groceries to residents at 6th St. and Bonnie Brae St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Residents joined CD 1 to clean up their community on Beacon Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Community members and CD1 cleaned up the corner of Maryland St. and Bixel St.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

To prepare children and families for the new school year, community members received resources and educational information, including backpacks, fresh fruit, groceries, free COVID-19 testing, and vaccinations. Team Cedillo, National Health Foundation, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, SALEF, and Clinica Romero collaborated to support residents at Toberman Park.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo organized a Back-to-School Grab and Go event at Alvarado Terrace. We provided backpacks, and our grocery truck distributed fresh fruits and vegetables. Our partners from Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP), El Centro del Pueblo Rampart 2 GRYD, Volunteers of America Rampart GRYD, LAPD Rampart, Pico Union Neighborhood Council and Jóvenes Escritores Latinos provided additional essentials, toys, and backpacks to youth and families. We thank them for their support to our communities in District 1

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Register for the public hearings here.

Amigos y amigas:

Los casos de COVID-19 se están estabilizando ligeramente en el Distrito 1, pero siguen aumentando a nuestro alrededor. Les pido que por favor que mantengan la guardia contra la pandemia. Por favor, sino lo haz hecho, vacúnate y si tienes síntomas, hazte una prueba; usemos mascarilla, pongamos la sana distancia y lavémonos las manos regularmente. Mantengámonos a salvo.

Lo invito a los seminarios web de “Protección a Inquilinos Residenciales Durante COVID” proporcionados por el Departamento de Vivienda + Inversión Comunitaria. El taller brinda información esencial para los inquilinos, propietarios y administradores de propiedades de Los Ángeles que desean conocer sus derechos y responsabilidades.

También me complace informar que hemos restaurado completamente el horario en las bibliotecas de la ciudad. ¡Disfruta de un buen libro!

También agradecemos a nuestros colaboradores comunitarios que ayudaron a los residentes a enfrentar la pandemia participando activamente en diferentes maneras: En talleres de vivienda y violencia doméstica, brindando servicios, distribuyendo productos en nuestro camión repartidor, preparando y llevando alimentos y comidas calientes, y en nuestros sitios de vacunación y pruebas. ¡Muchas gracias!

Atentamente,

Gil Cedillo

Concejal, Distrito 1

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Reporte semanal

Semana del 31 de julio al 6 de agosto, 2021

REPORTE DE CORONAVIRUS

COVID-19 esta semana en el Distrito 1

632 nuevos casos en una semana, no es bueno, pero son 44 casos menos en comparación de la semana anterior. El número de decesos se mantiene bajo. Por favor cuídate y cuida a los demás.

632 nuevos casos para un total de 54,196

3 muertes adicionales para un total de 1,354

VACUNA DEL CORONAVIRUS

Hay 800 puestos de vacunación en el Condado de Los Ángeles

Nunca ha sido tan fácil obtener una vacuna contra el coronavirus. Ahora puedes vacunarte incluso en tu auto o a pie en cualquier clínica sin cita, sin seguro médico y sin importar tu estatus migratorio. Hasta puedes vacunarte durante tu rutina diaria porque en las estaciones del L.A. Metro, hay puestos de vacunación en todo el condado. Para más información, consulta este enlace.

Los adultos mayores no vacunados o aquellos que sufren condiciones de salud inestable, tienen un riesgo mayor de contraer COVID-19. Vacunarse reduce el riesgo de hospitalización y que sus enfermedades se agraven. Encuentra un puesto de vacunación cercano a tu domicilio en VaccinateLACounty.com¿Necesitas ayuda? Marca al +1 (833) 540-0473.

REPORTE DE VIVIENDA

Seminarios web en vivo sobre Protecciones para inquilinos residenciales COVID de la ciudad de Los Ángeles

Participa en los seminarios web gratuitos del Departamento de Vivienda + Inversión Comunitaria (HCIDLA por sus siglas en inglés) sobre las "Protecciones de la Ciudad para inquilinos residenciales COVID-19".

Este seminario en línea proporcionará información de las protecciones actuales para inquilinos de la ciudad y también sobre las protecciones de desalojo del estado de California durante el COVID. El seminario en línea incluirá una breve descripción general de la Ordenanza contra el acoso de inquilinos recientemente adoptada por la Ciudad y un resumen de los servicios legales proporcionados por el nuevo Programa de Defensa contra Desalojos (EDP) de COVID.

Estos talleres son para inquilinos, propietarios y administradores de propiedades de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles que desean conocer sus derechos y responsabilidades. HCIDLA recomienda los talleres para propietarios y sus familiares que los ayuden a administrar sus propiedades, así como para prestamistas, fideicomisarios, empresas de servicios, y cualquier persona que esté contemplando comprar o vender una propiedad de alquiler en la ciudad de Los Ángeles.

Los talleres serán presentados por personal de la División de Estabilización de Rentas de HCIDLA. Las sesiones serán a través de Zoom. Ya puedes registrarte para asistir en las siguientes fechas:

AGOSTO 2021 – Inglés

3:00 pm, martes, 10 de agosto.

AGOSTO 2021 – Español

3:00 pm, martes, 17 de agosto

Regístrate en el siguiente enlace para asistir a la seminario o llama al (213) 928-9075. WEBINAR SIGN-IN – AUGOST0 2021 (google.com)

Programa de asistencia de alquiler de emergencia (ERAP) - Enlace de LAHD

Visita este enlace que proporciona datos sobre solicitudes e información relacionada con el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia. Se actualiza cada semana.

EVENTOS CON EL CONCEJAL CEDILLO

Selenamos puso a todos a bailar en Levitt Pavilion!

Fotos: Team Cedillo

El grupo musical Selenamos hizo que todos se pusieran de pie durante su presentación como parte de la Serie de Conciertos de Verano de Levitt LA 2021 patrocinada por el Concejal Gil Cedillo.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park Announces a Hybrid 2021 Season - Digital Journal

Disfruta y comparte el reportaje en Channel 35 sobre la Serie de Conciertos de Verano en Levitt Pavilion:

Levitt Pavilion celebra la serie LA Summer Nights con "Selenamos".

Cámara: Frank Aguilera

Audio: Martín Martínez

Editor: Wendell Ayala  

En caso de que te lo hayas perdido… ¡Visita el enlace de Selenamos!  

CONCEJAL CEDILLO EN LAS NOTICIAS

“Apoyamos la oportunidad económica que brindan a comerciantes y las experiencias culinarias que brindan a los consumidores los mercados nocturnos. Sin embargo, es inaceptable la forma en ha impactado negativamente la calidad de vida de los residentes y negocios de Lincoln Heights. La actividad ilegal que tiene lugar en Ave 26/Artesian Night Market es inaceptable”, dijo el Concejal Gil Cedillo. “Nuestro deber es mantener nuestros vecindarios limpios, seguros y protegidos”.

PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DEL CONCEJAL CEDILLO

ARTE Y CULTURA

Concejal Gil Cedillo, productor ejecutivo de “ARENA: A House Music-al”

ARENA es una obra musical basada en el ritmo house de la década de 1990 y enmarcada en el legendario club nocturno ARENA de Hollywood. Cuenta la historia de un grupo de amigos durante una época turbulenta en la que los contagios por VIH / SIDA aumentaron un 130% entre los latinos LGBTQ. ARENA es la historia de Lucio Torrez, un joven chicano de 21 años con una voz excepcional y director del ministerio de música en la Iglesia Pentecostal de East L.A., donde su padre es el pastor. Lucio tiene una relación íntima con el guitarrista de la iglesia y sus padres se enteran. Exigen que asista a Exist in Truth (EXIT), un grupo de conversión gay, para mantener su ministerio y seguir siendo parte de su familia o perderlo todo. Lucio asiste a EXIT y se da cuenta de que su verdad es lo más importante.

ARENA presenta más de 15 composiciones musicales originales y una gran coreografía, en una producción de TNH. El equipo creativo que trajo a Boyle Heights  obras como In The Heights, Disney's Aladdin Dual Language Edition, Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical y Sister Act, ahora te presenta esta historia conmovedora y de mucha energía que te tocará el corazón, te pondrá de pie y saldrás cantando del teatro.

ARENA es presentada por: Concejal Cedillo, TNH Productions, Teatro CASA 0101 y El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets disponibles en: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

Aclamada como la "mejor serie gratuita de conciertos de verano al aire libre" por Los Angeles Magazine y descrita como "un gran regalo para el público" por LA Times, California Plaza celebra su 35a temporada presentando música, danza, teatro y mucho más en un hermoso y renovado escenario en el centro de Los Ángeles. La temporada contará con música en vivo y entretenimiento con artistas como Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection y The Do Over. Todos los eventos son gratis y al aire libre.

Para información como el calendario en California Plaza, visita este enlace.

ACTIVIDADES RECREATIVAS Y DE PARQUES

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LOS ANGELES

Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles en el centro de la ciudad. Foto: Genaro Molina / Los Ángeles Times

La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ha restaurado su horario de servicio en todas sus ubicaciones de la ciudad, volviendo al horario de atención al público previo a la pandemia.

El sistema de bibliotecas inició una reapertura gradual con horario limitado a mediados de abril.

Aún cuando el horario de servicio es regular, las bibliotecas continuarán ofreciendo servicios en persona limitados, como navegar y retirar materiales dentro de las bibliotecas, búsquedas por internet e impresiones.

Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles reanuda el horario de funcionamiento previo a la pandemia | KTLA

REPORTE POR ÁREA

Muchas gracias a nuestros colaboradores comunitarios por ayudarnos a enfrentar esta pandemia

Video de Taller de Servicios

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Los residentes del Distrito 1 enfrentamos muchos desafíos durante la pandemia del COVID-19. El Concejal Gil Cedillo creo, entre otras, alianzas de ayuda con Ferias Legales, Rosa María Márquez, Volunteers of America, Peace Over Violence, [email protected] Coalition, El Centro Del Pueblo y Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). Esta colaboración proporcionó talleres de vivienda, campamentos de verano para jóvenes, educación para vendedores y recursos para víctimas de violencia doméstica. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) designó un equipo de alcance en el Distrito 1 para ofrecer recursos a las personas sin hogar, mientras que Shower of Hope les brinda duchas gratuitas. ¡Gracias a todos nuestros colaboradores por brindar recursos tan necesarios a los residentes del Distrito 1!

Video de Camión repartidor de alimentos gratuitos del Concejal Cedillo

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Muchas gracias a Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP), CultivaLA, LA Food Bank y Unidos Por NELA, por su colaboración para llevar alimentos a nuestros adultos mayores y familias de bajos recursos en el Distrito 1 durante tiempos difíciles mientras enfrentamos esta pandemia. La colaboración con la organización CCNP permitió el lanzamiento del camión repartidor de alimentos del Concejal Gil Cedillo que recorre todo el distrito.

Video de Distribución de alimentos y comida preparadatribution and Hot Meal Distribution Video

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Los residentes del Distrito 1 han enfrentado la pandemia del COVID-19 durante los pasados 16 meses. El Concejal Cedillo agradece a las organizaciones y propietarios de restaurants quienes colaboraron con él en la distribución de comidas preparadas, fruta fresca y alimentos a los adultos mayores y familias necesitadas. Juntos distribuimos 115 toneladas de productos, 35,000 bolsas de mandado y más de 15,000 comidas preparadas. Muchas gracias a CCNP, CultivaLA, Pico Union Project, Red Shield, Guatemala Chamber of Commerce, Hope on Union, Westlake South Neighborhood Council, MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council, Para Los Niños, Glassell Park Improvement Association, EDEPSCA, CARECEN, Arroyo Arts, Chinatown Services Center, CCAC, KYCC y LANI.

Video de Puestos de vacunación y pruebas

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

La salud y seguridad de nuestra población son primordiales. El Concejal Gil Cedillo junto con Los Angeles Fire Department y Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), Glassell Park Improvement Association, Pico Union Project, Graff Lab, y el Frida Kahlo Theater, administraron más de 13,000 vacunas, realizaron más de 13,000 pruebas de COVID-19, distribuyeron más de 1,100 mascarillas y más de cinco toneladas gratis de desinfectante de manos. Estamos para servirte.

Northeast LA

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El Equipo Cedillo celebró la Noche Nacional (National Night Out) con el capitán Arturo Sandoval y dedicados oficiales del LAPD en NELA.

Glassell Park

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo trabajó una vez más con LAFD, CORE y Carbon Health en Glassell Park para vacunar a la población del Distrito 1. Un especial agradecimiento a la organización Northeast Neighborhood Councils, líderes comunitarios y personalidades como Mark y Maggie Q, Helen W. Bradley, y Andrew M., por su invaluable apoyo.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El equipo de mantenimiento del concejal Gil Cedillo limpió el Glassell Park Transit Plaza en Glassell Park para beneficio de muchos de nuestros residentes del Distrito 1 que usan el transporte público.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo y LACC se ocuparon de la eliminación de malezas y limpieza en San Fernando Road en Glassell Park. Mantenemos al Distrito 1 limpio y ecológico.

Montecito Heights

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El Equipo Cedillo se reunió con Marcos Trinidad y su personal en el Centro Audubon y Marivic Mabanag, la nueva Directora del Centro Broadview, y el Equipo Rubicon, expertos en reducción de incendios en Debs Park. La nueva remoción y reducción de riesgo tiene como prioridad la seguridad de los residentes del Distrito 1.

University Park

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo trabajó en la esquina de 21st St. con Estrella Ave. para limpiar su vecindario.

William Mead Homes

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo, en colaboración con William Mead Homes Resident Advisory Council, CCNP y LAPD, entregó productos frescos a centenares de personas necesitadas.  

Pico-Union

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Vecinos y policías disfrutaron de un gran evento en la Noche Nacional en la Estación Olympic del LAPD con el Himno Nacional interpretado por Karla Carrillo.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

En una limpieza comunitaria organizada por el Equipo Cedillo, residentes alrededor de Toberman Park, Pico Union Neighborhood Council, LAPD Rampart y Olympic Neighborhood Watch, trabajaron juntos para limpiar su vecindario. El trabajo en equipo logró limpiar calles y callejones. Agradecemos a todos por su arduo trabajo y colaboración.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Residentes recibieron fruta fresca y vegetales en la distribución semanal en Pico Union Project. Equipo Cedillo trabaja con nuestros colaborares comunitarios para mantener a nuestra población saludable.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Limpieza Comunitaria con vecinos de Albany y 14th St., quienes se esforzaron para limpiar y mejorar su vecindario.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Familias necesitadas recogieron productos distribuidos por el camión repartidos de alimentos del Concejal Cedillo en 8th St. y Burlington Ave.

Westlake

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo celebró la Noche Nacional (National Night Out) con residentes en la estación Rampart del LAPD. Trabajamos juntos para mantener a nuestras calles seguras.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió la esquina de Burlington Ave. con 4th St. para el beneficio de los vecinos del área.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Vecinos del lugar disfrutaron de un vecindario limpio luego de que el Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo removió basura y escombros de la esquina de 6th St. con Westlake Ave.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Un puesto de vacunación y pruebas del COVID-19 funcionó en el estacionamiento de Home Depot. Anímate a vacunarte y visita VacunateLosAngeles.com o llama al (833) 540-0473 para encontrar un puesto de vacunación cercano a tu domicilio.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Vecinos participando en la Limpieza Comunitaria del Distrito 1 en Beacon Ave.

COMIDA, EVENTOS Y OTROS RECURSOS

Concejal Cedillo apoya a la [email protected] Coalition y te invita a participar en su campaña “Get Fresh and Fabulous For the Fall!”

La [email protected] Coalition, en apoyo a los jóvenes TGI, se ha unido con el Instituto Marsha P. Johnson y H&M para proporcionar ropa para jóvenes transgénero e intersexuales de 12 a 24 años con motivo del regreso a clases.

Proporcionar ropa a los jóvenes que son TGI es una oportunidad excelente para apoyar a nuestra comunidad. Por favor comparte esta información con tus amigos, familiares y cualquier joven que pueda beneficiarse de esta campaña. Para los interesados en participar, llenen el formulario vinculado a continuación y pongan a The [email protected] Coalition como la organización que los refirió a este evento. La fecha límite para participar es el 12 de agosto. Haz clic en el siguiente enlace para ingresar al formulario:

MPJI te invita a su campaña “Get Fresh and Fabulous for the Fall”: Los Ángeles (google.com)

Dear Friend,

COVID-19 cases are leveling off slightly in CD 1, but still rising all around us. I ask you to please keep up your vigilance against the pandemic. I ask everyone to get vaccinated, tested if symptomatic, wear a mask, social distance, and wash their hands regularly. Be safe.

I invite you to take advantage of COVID-19 Residential Tenant Protections Webinars provided by the Housing + Community Investment Department. The workshop provides essential information for Los Angeles renters, property owners, and property managers who want to know their rights and responsibilities.

I am also happy to report that we have fully restored the hours at City libraries. Enjoy a good book!

We also thank our community partners who helped residents cope with the pandemic for participating in housing and domestic violence workshops, providing services, mobile grocery truck distribution, food, and hot meal distribution, and vaccination and testing sites.

I also join our cat lovers in celebrating International Cat Day on August 8^th! Do not worry, dog lovers. Your day will come later this month.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of July 31st to August 6th, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 in Council District 1 This Week

632 new infections in one week aren’t good but are actually 44 cases fewer than last week. Deaths remain low. Stay safe.

632 New Cases and 54,196Total

3 Deaths and 1,354 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

You’re vaccinated, they’re not. Here’s how to keep kids under 12 safe until they can get vaccinated. For more info on reducing risk visit ph.lacounty.gov/reducerisk

800 Vaccination Sites Across L.A. County

It's never been easier to get vaccinated. You can get vaccinated from your car or walk up to any clinic without an appointment or insurance. You can even get vaccinated during your daily commute because LA Metro offers the vaccine at transit stations across the County. Take the first step and find a location near you at VaccinateLACounty.com (833) 540-0473.

HOUSING  UPDATE 

City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Residential Tenant Protections – Live Webinars For Landlords and Tenants

Join the Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) at one of their free webinars as they discuss the City's "COVID-19 Residential Tenant Protections." This webinar will provide an overview of the City's current tenant protections and update the State of California COVID-19 eviction protections. The online seminar will also include a brief overview of the City's newly adopted Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and a summary of the legal services provided by the new COVID-19 Eviction Defense Program (EDP).

These workshops are for City of Los Angeles renters, property owners, and property managers who want to know their rights and responsibilities. HCIDLA recommends the workshops for property owners and their family members who assist them in managing their properties, banks, lenders, trustees, servicing companies, listing agents, and anyone contemplating buying or selling rental property in the City of Los Angeles.

The workshops will be presented by HCIDLA's Rent Stabilization Division staff.

Sessions will be via Zoom. Register to attend.

August 2021 - English - 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 10^th

August 2021 - Spanish - 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 17th

CLICK HERE  to sign up to attend a virtual session Or, call 213-928-9075 to sign up to attend. 

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - LAHD Dashboard Link

Go to this dashboard provides data on applications and other information regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and is updated weekly.

CEDILLO EVENTS

Selenamos Band Got Everyone Dancing at Levitt Pavilion!

Selenamos brought everyone to their feet at their concert as part of the 2021 Levitt LA Summer Concert Series sponsored by Councilmember Gil Cedillo.

Check out Channel 35's coverage of the event:

Levitt Pavilion Celebrates LA Summer Nights Series Featuring "Selenamos."

Camera Operator: Frank Aguilera, Audio: Martin Martinez, Editor: Wendell Ayala  

In case you missed it…Selenamos!

CEDILLO IN THE NEWS

“We support the economic opportunity that night markets provide to vendors and the culinary experiences it provides to consumers. However, it is unacceptable the way this site has negatively impacted the quality of life of Lincoln Heights residents and businesses. The illegal activity taking place at the Ave 26/Artesian Night Market is unacceptable,” stated Councilmember Gil Cedillo. “Our duty is to maintain clean, safe and secure neighborhoods.” 

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

ARTS AND CULTURE

Councilmember Cedillo Executive Producer of ARENA: A House Music-al

ARENA is a musical play based on the house music of the 1990s at the legendary ARENA Nightclub in Hollywood. It follows a group of friends during a turbulent time when HIV/AIDS infections rose 130% among LGBTQ Latinos. ARENA is the story of Lucio Torrez, a 21-year-old Chicano man with a dynamic voice who is the music minister director at the Pentecostal Church of East L.A., where his father is the pastor. He has a closeted relationship with the church guitar player and his parents find out. They demand he attend Exist in Truth (EXIT), a gay conversion group, to keep his ministry and continue being part of their family or lose it all. Lucio attends EXIT and realizes that his truth is what is most important.

ARENA features over 15-20 original music compositions and great dancing, a signature of a TNH Production! The creative team that brought In The Heights, Disney’s Aladdin Dual  Language Edition, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical and Sister Act to Boyle Heights brings you another high energy, poignant story that will bring you to your feet, touch your heart and inspire you to sing as you leave the theater.

ARENA is presented by: Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, TNH Productions, CASA 0101 Theater, and El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

LATA THEATRE SUMMER CAMP now has spaces available at the beautiful Elysian Amphitheater for our SUMMER CAMP 2021. Thank you to the Department of Recreation and Parks! 

Parents must download and sign the following document: COVID-19 Acceptance of Risk and Waiver of Liability, a requirement of the Department of Recreation and Parks. 

• Age Requirement:  The Summer Camp & Theatre Workshop is for children 6 to 16 years old.​
• Tuition:  $350 per week   ($10 dollars for PayPal service fee).
• Schedule: June 14 to August 13.
• Early drop-off at 7:30 AM  - 8:30 AM is available for $10 extra per day. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm. A late pick-up fee will be charged to all parents who do not pick up their children on time. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Enrollment Procedure:

1. Payment
2. Waiver COVID-19 acceptance form must accompany the completed registration form. 

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited. If you have further questions contact us for more information: [email protected] 

Visit their website and register today!

LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Los Angeles Public Library in downtown LA. Photo Credit: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Public Library has fully restored service hours at all locations across the city, bringing the hours of operation back to the pre-pandemic schedule.

The library system began a phased reopening of its branches with limited operating hours in mid-April.  

While regular service hours are back, the libraries will continue to offer limited in-person services, such as browsing and checking out of materials inside the libraries, surfing the internet, and mobile printing orders

Los Angeles Public Library resumes pre-pandemic hours of operations | KTLA

YOUR PET CORNER

International Cat Day

Photo Credit: Animal Services

On International Cat Day, what better way to celebrate than by adopting or fostering a feline friend or a canine companion? August 8th is International Cat Day, a day to recognize these independent, curious, and adventurous pets who have the power to heal by themselves — at least most of the time. To encourage pet adoptions, LA Animal Services will be offering discounted adoption fees on Saturday, August 7th, and Sunday, August 8th. Adoption fees for dogs will be $51 (not including license) and $75 for puppies. The adoption fees for cats and kittens will be waived thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA.

Visit laanimalservices.com/adopt and identify an animal you would like to adopt.

Call 888-452-7381 with the Animal ID number or A# (example: A1234567).

LA Animal Services will share all the information available on that animal.

If you're interested in moving forward with the adoption, LA Animal Services will take your information and schedule a pick-up appointment.

During the appointment, the staff will introduce you to your selected animal.

To follow COVID-19 safety protocols, social distancing will be observed, and face coverings will be required during your scheduled appointment.

FIELD UPDATE

Thank You to Our Community Partners For Helping Residents Cope With the Pandemic

Workshop and Services Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Many residents of Council District 1 are facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Cedillo partnered with Ferias Legales, Rosa Maria Marquez, Volunteers of America, Peace Over Violence, [email protected] Coalition, El Centro Del Pueblo, and Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). The collaboration provided housing workshops, youth summer camp, education for vendors, and resources for victims of domestic violence. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) has an outreach team assigned to CD 1 to offer resources to the unhoused, and Shower of Hope provides free showers to the unhoused. Thank you to all our partners for providing much-needed resources to CD 1 residents!

Mobile Grocery Truck Distribution Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Thank you, Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP), CultivaLA, LA Food Bank, and Unidos Por NELA, for their collaboration to bring groceries to seniors and low-income families in CD 1 during this challenging time as they deal with the pandemic. CCNP's partnership has enabled the launch of Councilmember Cedillo's Grocery Truck that brings groceries to residents throughout his district.

Food Distribution and Hot Meal Distribution Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

The residents of CD 1 had a challenging time coping with COVID-19 in the past 16 months. Councilmember Cedillo thanks the non-profit organizations and restaurant owners who joined him to provide seniors and low-income families with hot meals, fresh fruit, and groceries. Together we distributed 115 tons of produce, 35,000 bags of groceries, and counting and 15,000 meals. Thank you CCNP, CultivaLA, Pico Union Project, Red Shield, Guatemala Chamber of Commerce, Hope on Union, Westlake South Neighborhood Council, MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council, Para Los Niños, Glassell Park Improvement Association, EDEPSCA, CARECEN, Arroyo Arts, Chinatown Services Center, CCAC, KYCC, and LANI!

Vaccination and Testing Sites Video

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

The health and safety of our constituents are paramount. Councilmember Cedillo partnered with the Los Angeles Fire Department and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), Glassell Park Improvement Association, Pico Union Project, Graff Lab, and the Frida Kahlo Theater. Together we administered over 13,000 vaccinations to residents, tested over 13,000 residents for COVID-19, distributed 1,100 free masks and over five tons of free hand sanitizer. We are here to serve you.

Northeast LA

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo celebrates National Night Out with Captain Arturo Sandoval and the dedicated officers of Northeast LAPD.

Glassell Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo worked with LAFD, CORE, and Carbon Health again in Glassell Park to vaccinate CD1 constituents. Special thanks to our Northeast Neighborhood Councils, local community partners, and individuals like Mark and Maggie Q, Helen W. Bradley, and Andrew M. for getting the word out.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's maintenance crew cleaned the Glassell Park Transit Plaza in Glassell Park to make cleaner for many of our CD 1 residents who use public transportation.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and LACC were busy with weed abatement and clean-up on San Fernando Rd. We are keeping CD1 clean and green for residents.

Montecito Heights

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo met with Marcos Trinidad and his staff at the Audubon Center and Marivic Mabanag, the new Director of the Broadview Center, and Team Rubicon, fire mitigation experts at Debs Park. New clearance and mitigation put safety first for the constituents of CD1.

University Park

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team was at the corner 21st St. and Estrella Ave. making neighborhoods cleaner for you.

William Mead Homes

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo, in partnership with the William Mead Homes Resident Advisory Council, CCNP and LAPD, distributed fresh produce to hundreds of residents.

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Residents and our police officers enjoyed a great event at the Olympic LAPD Station with the National Anthem led by Karla Carrillo!

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

In a community clean-up hosted by Team Cedillo, residents surrounding Toberman Park, Pico Union Neighborhood Council, LAPD Rampart, and Olympic Neighborhood Watch worked together to make their neighborhood cleaner. Teamwork led to a clean alley and multiple clean streets! We thank everyone for their hard work and partnership.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Residents pick up fresh fruit and vegetables at the Pico Union Project Weekly Distribution. Team Cedillo works with our neighborhood partners to keep residents healthy.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Community Clean-Up with Albany and 14th St. residents who worked hard to clean and improve their neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Residents picked up groceries distributed by Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck at 8th St. and Burlington Ave.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo celebrates National Night Out with residents at LAPD Rampart! We are all working together to keep our streets safe.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo's Strike Team cleaned the corner of Burlington Ave. and 4th St. for nearby neighbors.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Residents enjoyed a cleaner neighborhood after Team Cedillo's Strike Team removed trash and debris from the corner of 6th St. and Westlake Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

COVID-19 vaccination and testing were conducted at the Home Depot parking lot. Take the first step and find a location near you to get vaccinated at VaccinateLACounty.com (833) 540-0473.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Neighbors participated in a CD1 Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Councilmember Cedillo Supports [email protected] Coalition 100% and Invites You to Join Them to Get Fresh and Fabulous For the Fall!

The [email protected] Coalition is always proud to celebrate the amazing and beautiful young people who are TGI, which is why they are incredibly excited to partner with the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and H&M to provide clothing for transgender and intersex youth ages 12 to 24 for back to school!

Providing clothing to young people who are TGI is a wonderful opportunity to support our community, so please share this with your friends, family, and any other fabulous young individuals who could benefit from this. For those interested in entering, fill out the form linked below and put The [email protected] Coalition as the organization that referred you to this event. The deadline to enter is August 12th! Click this form to enter. The deadline to enter is August 12^th.

MPJI Invites You to Get Fresh and Fabulous for the Fall: Los Angeles (google.com)

Register for the public hearings here.

Amigos y amigas:

La variante Delta del COVID-19 sigue en aumento con 676 nuevos casos registrados durante la semana pasada, lo que significa más del 43% con respecto a la semana anterior.

Dada la gravedad de este aumento repentino, estoy apoyando que se requiera a los empleados de la Ciudad que muestren la prueba de que están vacunados contra el COVID-19. Es importante generar confianza en la ciudadanía y la seguridad en que los trabajadores de la ciudad que brindan sus servicios están vacunados. Hay dos puestos de vacunación en el Distrito 1: Glassell Park Recreation Center y en el Consulado de México. Por favor, vacúnate. Cuídate y cuida a tu familia.

Estoy muy satisfecho de los trabajos en conjunto de los departamentos de la Ciudad y del Estado para completar el nuevo “Ord and Yale Park” en Chinatown. Lo que comenzó como una idea para ayudar a nuestros adultos mayores a movilizarse entre Hill Street y sus hogares y arreglar un área en ruinas, se ha convertido en un hermoso paisaje urbano.

Mi voto de esta semana en el Concilio fue para lograr el cumplimiento de los derechos de paso público seguro y limpio que están completamente obstruidos. No hacer nada no conviene a nadie. Las acciones que tomó el Concilio esta semana son un progreso y no se deben retrasar. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer servicios a todas las personas que lo necesite antes y durante los esfuerzos para limpiar y despejar el derecho de paso público, no poner una sanción por delito menor por incumplimiento intencional.

Mi voto para apoyar estas acciones fue impulsada por los logros de mi distrito sobre la construcción de las viviendas de apoyo más permanentes, en lo cual Distrito 1 es el número 1; la única oficina del Concilio que implementa diariamente lavandería móvil y duchas móviles, la operación de cuatro sitios clave de Project Roomkey, dos sitios del programa de estacionamiento seguro, dos sitios de refugio provisionales y un sitio de Homekey, es la oficina del Distrito 1.

Sigo trabajando con personas que apoyan o se oponen a mis acciones, para lograr el cumplimiento del bien común, lo cual es un trabajo que debemos hacer juntos para el progreso de todos.

Atentamente,

Gil Cedillo

Concejal, Distrito 1

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

Reporte semanal

Semana del 24 de julio al 30 de julio, 2021

REPORTE DE CORONAVIRUS

Mientras el Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) y expertos alrededor del mundo investigan más sobre los síntomas y duración del COVID-19, la mejor manera de mantenerte a salvo junto con tu familia, es vacunándote. Encuentra un puesto de vacunación cercano a tu domicilio en Vacuna contra el COVID-19 - LA County Department of Public Health

COVID-19 esta semana en el Distrito 1

La variante Delta del COVID-19 registró 676 nuevos casos durante la semana pasada, un aumento del 43% con respecto a la semana anterior. Por favor cuídate y cuida a tu familia.

676 nuevos casos para un total de 53,564

3 muertes más para un total de 1,351

VACUNA DEL CORONAVIRUS

Tu estás vacunado, pero ellos yo. Entérate de cómo proteger a los niños menores de 12 años hasta que puedan ser vacunados. Para más información sobre la reducción de riesgos visita ph.lacounty.gov/reducerisk

Hay 800 puestos de vacunación en el Condado de Los Ángeles

Nunca ha sido tan fácil obtener una vacuna contra el coronavirus. Ahora puedes vacunarte incluso en tu auto o a pie en cualquier clínica sin cita, sin seguro médico y sin importar tu estatus migratorio. Hasta puedes vacunarte durante tu rutina diaria porque en las estaciones del L.A. Metro, hay puestos de vacunación en todo el condado. Para más información, consulta este enlace.

Los adultos mayores no vacunados o aquellos que sufren condiciones de salud inestable, tienen un riesgo mayor de contraer COVID-19. Vacunarse reduce el riesgo de hospitalización y que sus enfermedades se agraven. Encuentra un puesto de vacunación cercano a tu domicilio en VaccinateLACounty.com¿Necesitas ayuda? Marca al +1 (833) 540-0473

EVENTOS CON EL CEDILLO

Concejal inauguró parque público en Ord y Yale en Chinatown

Fotos: Team Cedillo and Steve Weingarten

El Concejal Gil Cedillo inauguró el fabuloso “Ord and Yale Park” en Chinatown. Estuvo acompañado por personalidades que colaboraron en la realización de este parque, incluyendo a la senadora María Elena Durazo, asambleísta Wendy Carrillo y funcionarios del Departamento de Ingeniería, del Departamento de Parques y Recreación, Biblioteca Pública, Parques del Estado de California y, los más importantes, miembros de la comunidad de Chinatown.

Lo que alguna vez fue una idea para que nuestros adultos mayores pudieran movilizarse entre Hill Street y sus hogares, ahora es una realidad. La expansión del Centro de Recreación Alpina y la reparación de un área en ruinas, se convirtió en lo que vemos hoy: Un armonioso entorno urbano, a unos pasos del centro cívico y cultural de la ciudad; este parque, con una dimensión de media acre, pronto se convertirá en un destino de esparcimiento para muchos.

Disfruta y comparte el reportaje del Canal 35 sobre la gran inauguración de la expansión de “Ord and Yale Park”.

Diseñado en tres diferentes niveles, el corredor “Dragon Walk” conecta a tres terrazas del parque.

La Plaza Lotus, se encuentra en la parte más baja y está diseñada para practicar Tai Chi, y un lugar de descanso para quienes visitan la biblioteca al final de la calle.

El segundo nivel tiene un jardín de bambú, un área en donde los abuelos pueden reunirse alrededor de mesas de ajedrez mientras sus nietos juegan en un día de verano; está muy cerca de la Primaria Castelar.

El tercer nivel es el “Heavenly Garden”, diseñado como mirador y una torre de luz; es un lugar tranquilo en donde inicia la calle Hill Place.

Este espacio verde urbano fue creado para proporcionar un lugar de conexión social y actividad física, así como para crear un camino peatonal seguro y atractivo.

CEDILLO EN LAS NOTICIAS

Ordenanza aprobada por el Concilio de Los Ángeles prohíbe sentarse, dormir o almacenar bultos en la vía pública en muchos lugares de la Ciudad | Foto de Bill Hendrickson / Boulevard Sentinel.

Concejal Cedillo se vacunó en el Estadio de Los Dodgers en enero. | Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El concejal Gil Cedillo dijo el lunes que se debería exigir la vacuna COVID-19 para los empleados de la Ciudad. Cuestionó: "¿Cómo se genera la confianza del público si no se asegura que las personas que brindan los servicios estén vacunadas?" Un número creciente de políticos de Los Ángeles quiere exigir que los trabajadores de la ciudad se vacunen a medida que aumenta el número de infecciones, un paso ya anunciado en Nueva York, San Francisco y Pasadena.

Ha pasado el tiempo: Los políticos de Los Ángeles quieren un mandato de vacuna COVID-19 para los trabajadores de la ciudad

"El concejal Cedillo apoya exigir a los empleados de la ciudad que muestren pruebas de vacunación contra el COVID-19 para mantener sus empleos. Afirmó: '¿Cómo se genera la confianza del público si no se está asegurando que las personas que prestan servicios están vacunadas?'

Ciudad de Los Ángeles exigirá a sus empleados que presenten prueba de vacunación

Foto: Los Angeles Magazine

“… Los concejales Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo y Mark Ridley-Thomas se encuentran entre los funcionarios locales que han dicho que quieren una acción decisiva para mejorar la tasa de vacunación entre los empleados de la ciudad. Cedillo dijo que la vacuna obligatoria para los trabajadores de la ciudad le parecía "algo que deberíamos estar haciendo".

¿Requerirán Los Ángeles a los empleados de la ciudad vacunarse? (lamag.com)

MÁS NOTICIAS

Alcalde Garcetti anuncia becas para estudiantes DACA de LACCD

El alcalde Eric Garcetti anunció un programa de becas para los estudiantes de los Colegios Comunitarios de Los Ángeles (LACCD) que califiquen y estén en el proceso de solicitud de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés). Las becas cubrirán las tarifas de solicitud iniciales y de renovación, lo que permitirá que cientos de jóvenes angelinos traídos a este país cuando eran niños presenten peticiones para permanecer aquí sin dificultades financieras. 500 estudiantes de LACCD recibirán una beca única para pagar la tarifa de solicitud de DACA de $495.

Para calificar para esta ayuda económica, los estudiantes deben estar inscritos en una de los nueve campus del LACCD, demostrar necesidad financiera y asistir a talleres virtuales que brindan información detallada sobre el programa y los recursos de inmigración. Los estudiantes que califican también son elegibles para recibir representación legal a través del Centro de Recursos de Centroamérica (CARECEN) y la Coalición por los Derechos Humanos de los Inmigrantes (CHIRLA) para ayudarlos a presentar su solicitud de DACA.

Para obtener más información, los estudiantes pueden comunicarse con el Dream Resource Center en cualquiera de los nueve campus de LACCD

PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DEL CONCEJAL CEDILLO

ARTS AND CULTURE

Concejal Gil Cedillo, productor ejecutivo de “ARENA: A House Music-al”

ARENA es una obra musical basada en el ritmo house de la década de 1990 y enmarcada en el legendario club nocturno ARENA de Hollywood. Cuenta la historia de un grupo de amigos durante una época turbulenta en la que los contagios por VIH / SIDA aumentaron un 130% entre los latinos LGBTQ. ARENA es la historia de Lucio Torrez, un joven chicano de 21 años con una voz excepcional y director del ministerio de música en la Iglesia Pentecostal de East L.A., donde su padre es el pastor. Lucio tiene una relación íntima con el guitarrista de la iglesia y sus padres se enteran. Exigen que asista a Exist in Truth (EXIT), un grupo de conversión gay, para mantener su ministerio y seguir siendo parte de su familia o perderlo todo. Lucio asiste a EXIT y se da cuenta de que su verdad es lo más importante.

ARENA presenta más de 15 composiciones musicales originales y una gran coreografía, en una producción de TNH. El equipo creativo que trajo a Boyle Heights  obras como In The Heights, Disney's Aladdin Dual Language Edition, Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical y Sister Act, ahora te presenta esta historia conmovedora y de mucha energía que te tocará el corazón, te pondrá de pie y saldrás cantando del teatro.

ARENA es presentada por: Concejal Cedillo, TNH Productions, Teatro CASA 0101 y El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets disponibles en: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

Aclamada como la "mejor serie gratuita de conciertos de verano al aire libre" por Los Angeles Magazine y descrita como "un gran regalo para el público" por LA Times, California Plaza celebra su 35a temporada presentando música, danza, teatro y mucho más en un hermoso y renovado escenario en el centro de Los Ángeles. La temporada contará con música en vivo y entretenimiento con artistas como Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection y The Do Over. Todos los eventos son gratis y al aire libre.

Para información como el calendario en California Plaza, visita este enlace.

ACTIVIDADES RECREATIVAS Y DE PARQUES

El Campamento de Verano de LATA THEATER 2021 tiene espacios disponibles en el Elysian Amphitheatre, gracias al Departamento de Recreación y Parques.

Foto Por LATA

Para las inscripciones, los padres o tutores, deben descargar y firmar el siguiente documento: Aceptación de riesgo y deslinde de responsabilidades por COVID-19, un requisito del Departamento de Recreación y Parques.

Requisitos:

Edad: El campamento de verano y el taller de teatro es para niños de 6 a 16 años.

Matrícula: $350 por semana ($10 dólares por tarifa de servicio de PayPal).

Fechas: Del 14 de junio al 13 de agosto.

Servicio de entrega temprano de 7:30am a 8:30 am, disponible por $10 adicionales por día.

Los estudiantes deben ser recogidos antes de las 3:30 pm; se cobrará una tarifa extra. SIN EXCEPCIONES.

Cómo inscribirse:

1. Pagar la inscripción
2. Llenar el formulario “Aceptación de riesgo y deslinde de responsabilidades por COVID-19” lleno y firmado debe acompañar al formulario de registro.

El registro se realiza por orden de llegada. El espacio es limitado. Para más información: [email protected]

¡Visita nuestro sitio web y regístrate ya!

https://www.losangelestheatreacademy.org/summer-camp--theatre-workshop

ESPACIO PARA TU MASCOTA

Adopta una mascota

El programa L.A. Animal Services Foster es para perros y cachorros, así como para gatos y gatitos. Siempre puedes dar un poco de amor y tiempo a un animalito huérfano. ¡Cualquier perro o gato que recojas se beneficiará con tu cuidado y te lo agradecerá por siempre!

Si quieres adoptar, estos son los pasos a seguir:

Visita laanimalservices.com/adopt para ver a los animales e identificar de uno a tres que quieras adoptar y anota su número de identificación (por ejemplo:A1234567)

Envía un correo a [email protected] con tu solicitud llena en este formato (si es tu primera vez de adoptar), una foto de tu identificación válida y el número del animal que quieres conocer. Revisaremos tu solicitud y te llamaremos para hacer una cita.

Cuando adoptes y salves a tu mascota, será un gran acto de compasión que además te brindará gratas memorias.

REPORTE POR ÁREA

Pico-Union

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo en colaboración de las organizaciones Pico Union Project, Seeds of Hope, 10th Street Elementary, The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation y Vita Fusion, logró plantar más de 20 árboles frutales. Muchas gracias a todos por su colaboración y arduo trabajo.

Westlake

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo en colaboración de con el LAPD Rampart, Recreation and Parks, y Universal Church in a Community, realizó un día de limpieza en el MacArthur Park.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo limpió la esquina de Olympic Blvd., con Arapahoe St.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Equipo Cedillo y la organización CCNP distribuyeron cajas de productos a cientos de familias necesitadas, como parte del Programa de Distribución de Alimentos del Concejal Gil Cedillo.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El cambión repartidor de alimentos del Concejal Gil Cedillo, distribuyó alimentos gratis en las calles 6th St. y Bonnie Brae St.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

La comunidad del Distrito 1 organizó una limpieza sobre Beacon Ave.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

Vecinos del Distrito 1 realizaron una limpieza en las calles Maryland St. y Bixel St.

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El Equipo de Fuerza Cedillo en plena acción realizando una limpieza en la esquina de Burlington Ave. con 4th St.

Temple-Beaudry

Foto: Equipo Cedillo

El cambión repartidor de alimentos del Concejal Gil Cedillo, distribuyó alimentos gratis en las calles Court St. y Douglas St. Muchas gracias a Central City Action Committee por su colaboración en esta actividad.

COMIDA, EVENTOS Y OTROS RECURSOS

Dear Friend,

The Delta surge has continued with a jaw-dropping 676 new cases this past week, a 43% increase over the previous week. Given the severity of the surge, I support requiring city employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to keep their jobs. It is important to engender confidence from the public who interface with city workers providing services to you. We have three vaccination sites in CD 1 at Glassell Park Recreation Center, Lincoln Park, and the Mexican Consulate. Get vaccinated. Stay safe.

I am so proud of the departments of the City and State who collaborated to complete the beautiful new Ord and Yale Park in Chinatown. What was once a thought to find a more convenient way to help our seniors get between Hill Street to their homes and fixing a blighted area developed into what is now there today.

My vote this week in council led with compassion to achieve compliance for safe and clean public right of ways that are completely obstructed. To do nothing is not compassionate for anyone. The actions the City Council took this week are progress and could not be delayed for perfection. Our actions make it our goal to offer services to anyone before and during efforts to clean and clear obstructions from the public right of way and not pursue a misdemeanor penalty for willful non-compliance rather maintain the issuance of a citation. 

The gravity of my vote to support these actions are moved by the accomplishments of my district to be leading the City with the most built permanent supportive housing, the only council office that deploys daily mobile laundry and mobile showers, the operation of four Project Room Key sites, two safe parking program sites, two interim shelter sites, and one Homekey site. While I continue to work with people who support and oppose my actions to be compassionate and achieve compliance, this is work we must do together to find a balance to make progress for all. 

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of July 24 to July 30, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

While the CDC and experts around the world learn more about long-term COVID-19 symptoms, the best way to keep you and your family safe is by getting vaccinated. Find a location near you at VaccinateLACounty.com

COVID-19 in Council District 1 This Week

The Delta Surge continued with a jaw-dropping 676 new cases this past week, which is a 43% increase over the previous week. Stay safe.

676 Additional Cases and 53,564 Total

4 Additional Deaths and 1,351 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

You’re vaccinated, they’re not. Here’s how to keep kids under 12 safe until they can get vaccinated. For more info on reducing risk visit ph.lacounty.gov/reducerisk

800 Vaccination Sites Across L.A. County

It’s never been easier to get vaccinated. You can get vaccinated from your car, or walk up to any clinic without an appointment or insurance. You can even get vaccinated during your daily commute because L.A. Metro is offering the vaccine at transit stations across the County.

CEDILLO ATTENDS EVENTS

Councilmember Cedillo Opens Ord and Yale Park in Chinatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo and Steve Weingarten

Councilmember Cedillo opened the new Ord and Yale Park in Chinatown. He was joined by the partnership that helped make the park a reality including State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and Parks, Library Services, California State Parks, and most importantly the members and residents of our Chinatown community.

What was once a thought to find a more convenient way to help our seniors get between Hill Street to their homes, the idea of an expansion of the Alpine Recreation Center and fixing a blighted area developed into what is now there today. This colorful urban setting, only a stone’s throw from the city’s civic and cultural center, is now further enhanced with this vibrant neighborhood pocket park that will become a destination for many. This new half-acre park transforms a once vacant and unmaintained hillside.

Designed into 3 different levels, the Dragon Walk pathway seamlessly connects each of the terraces.

The Lotus Plaza sits at the lowest elevation—an area envisioned to bring together our seniors to practice Tai Chi, and a place of respite to those who may have visited the library down the street.

The second level holds a bamboo garden— an area that was imagined as a multi-generational space, where grandparents can congregate around chess tables while their grandchildren who go to Castelar Elementary play on a summer day.

The third level is called the Heavenly Garden, designed with viewing windows and a lantern tower—a peaceful place that opens up to Hill Place.

This urban green space was created to provide a place of social cohesion and physical activity, as well as to create a safe and sensible pedestrian pathway between the streets above and below.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

The anti-camping ordinance passed by the L.A. City Council prohibits sitting, sleeping or storing possessions on public property at many locations in the City | Photo by Bill Hendrickson/Boulevard Sentinel

Anti-camping law passes City Council; NELA councilmembers vote in favor (boulevardsentinel.com)

CEDILLO IN THE MEDIA

Councilmember Cedillo gets vaccinated at Dodger Stadium in January. | Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

"L.A. City Councilman Gil Cedillo said Monday that COVID-19 vaccination should be required for L.A. city employees. 'How do you engender confidence from the public,' he asked, 'if you’re not assuring that the people providing services are vaccinated?' A growing number of Los Angeles politicians want to require city workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as infection numbers have resurged, a step already announced in New York, San Francisco, and Pasadena."

Well past time’: L.A. politicians want COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers, By Emily Alpert Reyes, Chris Kuo, Los Angeles Times, July 27, 2021

"Councilmember Cedillo supports requiring city employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to keep their jobs. He stated, 'How do you engender confidence from the public if you're not assuring that the people providing services are vaccinated?'

Los Angeles to Require City Employees to Provide Proof of Vaccination By Cammy Pedroja, Newsweek, July 27, 2021 

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Magazine

“…Councilmen Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo, and Mark Ridley-Thomas are among the local officials who’ve said they want decisive action to improve the vaccination rate among city employees…Cedillo said that mandating vaccination for city workers seemed to him like “something we should be doing.”

Will Los Angeles Require City Employees to Get Vaxxed? By Gwynedd Stuart, Los Angeles Magazine, July 28, 2021

OTHER NEWS

Mayor Garcetti Announces Grants For LACCD Students’ DACA Applications 

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a grant program for qualifying Los Angeles community college students going through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application process. The grants will cover both initial and renewal application fees, allowing hundreds of young Angelenos brought to this country as children to file petitions to remain here without financial hardship. 500 LACCD students will receive a one-time grant to pay the $495 DACA application fee. 

To qualify for this grant, students must be enrolled at one of the nine LACCD colleges, demonstrate financial need, and attend virtual workshops that provide in-depth information about the program and immigration resources. Students who qualify are also eligible to receive legal representation provided through the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) to assist them in filing the DACA application. 

For more information, students can contact the Dream Resource Center at any of the nine LACCD campuses.

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

Selenamos at Levitt Pavilion Saturday, July 31^st

Photo Credit: Selenamos

Established in 2015, Selenamos has made its way around California, Texas, and back. Bringing Selena fans, a unique experience and a chance to listen to their favorite songs performed live. The name of the band conjugates La Reina's name into a verb meaning "Let's Selena," and that's exactly what we invite her fans to do at every show. Come join us, dance, and have fun!

We are so excited to be a part of the 2021 Levitt LA Summer Concert Series Selenamos @levitt.la We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 31st from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles located at MacArthur Park in Westlake. Information and to RSVP

Levitt LA Youtube Channel to see Selenamos for Livestream here.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park Announces a Hybrid 2021 Season - Digital Journal

Want to get involved with Levitt LA? Please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/3MR5aDyCbG

ARTS AND CULTURE

Councilmember Cedillo Executive Producer of ARENA: A House Music-al

ARENA is a musical play based on the house music of the 1990s at the legendary ARENA Nightclub in Hollywood. It follows a group of friends during a turbulent time when HIV/AIDS infections rose 130% among LGBTQ Latinos. ARENA is the story of Lucio Torrez, a 21-year-old Chicano man with a dynamic voice who is the music minister director at the Pentecostal Church of East L.A., where his father is the pastor. He has a closeted relationship with the church guitar player and his parents find out. They demand he attend Exist in Truth (EXIT), a gay conversion group, to keep his ministry and continue being part of their family or lose it all. Lucio attends EXIT and realizes that his truth is what is most important.

ARENA features over 15-20 original music compositions and great dancing, a signature of a TNH Production! The creative team that brought In The Heights, Disney’s Aladdin Dual  Language Edition, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical and Sister Act to Boyle Heights brings you another high energy, poignant story that will bring you to your feet, touch your heart and inspire you to sing as you leave the theater.

ARENA is presented by: Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, TNH Productions, CASA 0101 Theater, and El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

Shakespeare Center of LA Invites You to See the Shakespearean Classic ‘Macbeth’ as a Live-Action Graphic Novel Online at Home

Illustrations courtesy of Michael Hurtt-Hall and Sofia Mata/Shakespeare Center LA

CD 1’s very own Shakespeare Center of LA invites you to see the Shakespearean classic ‘Macbeth’ reimagined as a live-action graphic novel online at home until July 30^th. The Shakespeare Center is located just across the street from the Roybal Learning Center in the Temple-Beaudry Neighborhood of CD 1.

Macbeth tells the story of a general who, driven by his political aspirations and an ambitious wife, murders his way to become King of Scotland.

‘Zooming in on Shakespeare’ during COVID era: ‘Macbeth’ becomes live-action graphic novel (kcrw.com)

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

LATA THEATRE SUMMER CAMP now has spaces available at the beautiful Elysian Amphitheater for our SUMMER CAMP 2021. Thank you to the Department of Recreation and Parks! 

Parents must download and sign the following document: COVID-19 Acceptance of Risk and Waiver of Liability, a requirement of the Department of Recreation and Parks. 

• Age Requirement:  The Summer Camp & Theatre Workshop is for children 6 to 16 years old.​
• Tuition:  $350 per week   ($10 dollars for PayPal service fee).
• Schedule: June 14 to August 13.
• Early drop-off at 7:30 AM  - 8:30 AM is available for $10 extra per day. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm. A late pick-up fee will be charged to all parents who do not pick up their children on time. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Enrollment Procedure:

1. Payment
2. Waiver COVID-19 acceptance form must accompany the completed registration form. 

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited. If you have further questions contact us for more information: [email protected] 

Visit their website and register today!

YOUR PET CORNER

Foster a Pet

Photo Credit: Animal Services

LA Animal Services Foster program is for kittens, puppies, cats and adult dogs. As long as you can give some love and time to these orphaned animals, any animal you take in will benefit from foster care!

If you want to foster, here are the steps to follow:

• Visit laanimalservices.com/adopt to see our animals and identify one to three animals you may want to foster, and get their Animal ID number or A# (example:A1234567)
• Email the volunteer liaison at [email protected] with your completed foster application (if you have not fostered before), a picture of your valid government-issued identification with photo (i.e., driver’s license), and the Animal ID number(s) of the pets you want to meet.
• We will call you once your application is reviewed to schedule an appointment.

It will be a labor of love that will leave you with great memories to cherish long after your foster animals have been placed into permanent loving homes.

FIELD UPDATE

Pico-Union

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined the Pico Union Project, Seeds of Hope, 10th Street  Elementary, The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Vita Fusion planting over 20 Fruit Trees! We thank everyone for their partnership and hard work.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo joined LAPD Rampart, Recreation and Parks, and Universal Church in a Community Clean-Up Day at MacArthur Park. Pico-Union Project provides free COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and free produce at 10:30 am every Friday.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team cleaned the corner of Olympic Blvd. and Arapahoe St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo and CCNP distributed boxes of groceries to hundreds of neighbors. This effort was part of Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Pop-Up Food Distribution Program.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed free groceries at the corner of 6th St. and Bonnie Brae St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 community neighbors organized a clean-up on Beacon Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 community neighbors organized a clean-up at Maryland St. and Bixel St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo’s Strike Team was in full force cleaning the corner of Burlington Ave.  and 4th St.

Temple-Beaudry

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed free groceries at Court St. and Douglas St. Thanks to Central City Action Committee for assisting with the distribution.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Register for the public hearings here.

Dear Friend,

The COVID-19 delta variant continues to surge. This week’s 472 new infections is the most we have faced since Feb. 26th, when CD1 had 510 new cases. That is a 333% increase! Amazingly, we also had ZERO deaths this week. Stay safe.

Redistricting of council districts will be completed by December 31, 2021. Redistricting is where district lines are drawn and will determine where residents can vote, whom they can vote for, and even how responsive elected officials are to your requests. Representation is power. Who represents you in City Hall can mean more affordable housing, cleaner streets, better parks, and how they respond to crises like the pandemic. Making sure your district is drawn in a way that gives you fair representation can make a big difference for you and your family. I invite you to the public hearing for CD1 regarding redistricting on Saturday, August 14th at 10 am in a virtual format. You can register here.

For the thousands of readers of Cedillo Weekly, many of you have pets. In this week’s Pet’s Corner, I share with you information from Animal Services on planning for pets if you can’t be there for them.

Have a wonderful week and be safe. Please contact me if I can be of any service at [email protected] or 213-473-7001.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

Facebook: @cmgilcedillo

Instagram: @cmgilcedillo

Twitter: @cmgilcedillo

Website: www.GilCedillo.com

CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of July 11 to July 23, 2021

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 in Council District 1 This Week

The COVID-19 delta variant continues to surge. This week’s 472 new infections is the most we have faced since Feb. 26, when CD1 had 510 new cases. That is a 333% increase! Amazingly, we also had ZERO deaths this week. Stay safe.

470 Additional Cases and 53,000 Total

Zero Additional Deaths and 1,347 Total

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

LA County’s COVID-19 cases have increased by 20 times compared to last month when we had just 124 cases on June 21. Let’s help slow the spread. Get vaccinated & mask up indoors. 

The vaccine is the best tool you can use to protect yourself and your loved ones. 

And with more than 800 vaccination sites across L.A. County —  it’s never been easier to get vaccinated. You can get vaccinated from your car, or walk up to any clinic without an appointment or insurance. You can even get vaccinated during your daily commute because L.A. Metro is offering the vaccine at transit stations across the County.

UPCOMING CEDILLO EVENTS

Selenamos at Levitt Pavilion Saturday, July 31^st

Photo Credit: Selenamos

Established in 2015, Selenamos has made its way around California, Texas, and back. Bringing Selena fans, a unique experience and a chance to listen to their favorite songs performed live. The name of the band conjugates La Reina's name into a verb meaning "Let's Selena," and that's exactly what we invite her fans to do at every show. Come join us, dance, and have fun!

We are so excited to be a part of the 2021 Levitt LA Summer Concert Series Selenamos @levitt.la We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 31st from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles located at MacArthur Park in Westlake. Information and to RSVP

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park Announces a Hybrid 2021 Season - Digital Journal

Want to get involved with Levitt LA? Please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/3MR5aDyCbG

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

What is Redistricting?

Every person in the City of Los Angeles lives in a City Council district, which is defined by certain streets and neighborhoods. We have the opportunity to elect a city council member based on what district we live in. For example – Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, Pacoima, San Pedro, or Venice are each in different Council districts, and residents in those communities vote for different people to represent them.

Every ten years following the decennial U.S. Census, the Los Angeles City Charter requires that district boundaries for the City Council be redrawn. 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) across the nation for at least the next ten years.

As part of this process, a twenty-one-member Redistricting Commission is formed with members from the public with the authority to make recommendations on a redistricting plan to the City Council that sets boundaries for the City Council districts. Redistricting is primarily done using U.S. Census data, which is usually released around March 31, 2021, but is expected to be delayed until August or September 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the City Charter, the redistricting process for the City of Los Angeles must be completed by December 31, 2021.

Why Should I Care About Redistricting?

Where district lines are drawn may determine where residents can vote, whom they can vote for, and even how responsive elected officials are to your requests.

Past redistricting efforts have divided Asian, Black, and Latino communities to prevent them from electing their own representatives. The maps were drawn so that communities of color were split up in ways that they never had a majority – and thus, could never vote for one of their own people.  

Representation is power. Who represents you in City Hall can mean more affordable housing, cleaner streets, and better parks. And making sure your district is drawn in a way that gives you fair representation can make a big difference for you and your family.

Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission

The core purpose of the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission (LACCRC) is to independently draw proposed Los Angeles City Council District boundaries based on census data that will allocate constituents proportionately while also accounting for the unique histories, experiences, and interests of communities, such that those interests will have the highest probability of being served by elected representatives and the City of Los Angeles.

LACCRC has developed a calendar for Redistricting Public Hearings that will provide residents the opportunity to talk about their “communities of interest”, a fundamental component of drawing new Council District boundaries.  There will be 19 public hearings that began July 1st and will go through September 25th.

The public hearing for CD1 is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th at 10 am in a virtual format.  Attached is a flyer, fact sheet, and second flyer with all public hearing dates.  The Commission will follow a standard format for introducing the redistricting process and receiving public testimony from as many residents as possible about their perceptions of their “communities of interest”.

Register for the public hearings here.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Councilmember Cedillo Executive Producer of ARENA: A House Music-al

ARENA is a musical play based on the house music of the 1990s at the legendary ARENA Nightclub in Hollywood. It follows a group of friends during a turbulent time when HIV/AIDS infections rose 130% among LGBTQ Latinos. ARENA is the story of Lucio Torrez, a 21-year-old Chicano man with a dynamic voice who is the music minister director at the Pentecostal Church of East L.A., where his father is the pastor. He has a closeted relationship with the church guitar player and his parents find out. They demand he attend Exist in Truth (EXIT), a gay conversion group, to keep his ministry and continue being part of their family or lose it all. Lucio attends EXIT and realizes that his truth is what is most important.

ARENA features over 15-20 original music compositions and great dancing, a signature of a TNH Production! The creative team that brought In The Heights, Disney’s Aladdin Dual  Language Edition, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical and Sister Act to Boyle Heights brings you another high energy, poignant story that will bring you to your feet, touch your heart and inspire you to sing as you leave the theater.

ARENA is presented by: Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, TNH Productions, CASA 0101 Theater, and El Centro Del Pueblo.

Tickets: Arena: A House MUSIC-al - CASA 0101 Theater

Shakespeare Center of LA Invites You to See the Shakespearean Classic ‘Macbeth’ as a Live-Action Graphic Novel Online at Home

Illustrations courtesy of Michael Hurtt-Hall and Sofia Mata/Shakespeare Center LA

CD 1’s very own Shakespeare Center of LA invites you to see the Shakespearean classic ‘Macbeth’ reimagined as a live-action graphic novel online at home until July 30^th. The Shakespeare Center is located just across the street from the Roybal Learning Center in the Temple-Beaudry Neighborhood of CD 1.

Macbeth tells the story of a general who, driven by his political aspirations and an ambitious wife, murders his way to become King of Scotland.

‘Zooming in on Shakespeare’ during COVID era: ‘Macbeth’ becomes live-action graphic novel (kcrw.com)

Hailed as the “Best Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series” by Los Angeles Magazine and called “a grand gift to the public” by LA Times, Grand Performances celebrates its 35th season of presenting high-quality music, dance, theater, and more in the beautifully renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.  The season will feature live music and entertainment featuring Talib Kweli, La Tigresa y Briseyda Zaěrate, Garth Trinidad, Soulection, and The Do Over.  All events are free and presented outside.

Visit their event calendar here.

La Tigresa - Friday, July 23rd 6-9 p.m., California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071 - Map

RECREATION AND PARKS ACTIVITIES

LATA THEATRE SUMMER CAMP now has spaces available at the beautiful Elysian Amphitheater for our SUMMER CAMP 2021. Thank you to the Department of Recreation and Parks! 

Parents must download and sign the following document: COVID-19 Acceptance of Risk and Waiver of Liability, a requirement of the Department of Recreation and Parks. 

• Age Requirement:  The Summer Camp & Theatre Workshop is for children 6 to 16 years old.​
• Tuition:  $350 per week   ($10 dollars for PayPal service fee).
• Schedule: June 14 to August 13.
• Early drop-off at 7:30 AM  - 8:30 AM is available for $10 extra per day. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm. A late pick-up fee will be charged to all parents who do not pick up their children on time. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Enrollment Procedure:

1. Payment
2. Waiver COVID-19 acceptance form must accompany the completed registration form. 

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited. If you have further questions contact us for more information: [email protected] 

Visit our website and register today!
https://www.losangelestheatreacademy.org/summer-camp--theatre-workshop

YOUR PET CORNER

Planning For Pets If You Can’t Be There For Them

Photo Credit: Animal Services

Your illness, accident, hospitalization, or death could leave your furry companion out in the cold. Companion animals may end up all alone with no one to care for them due to their owner’s unexpected illness, accident, hospitalization, or death when no arrangements have been made for their care.

By planning for the unexpected, you can ensure that your furry family member has food, water, shelter, proper care, and love if you are no longer able to provide for them. Proper planning can help guarantee your best friend is well cared for in the event that something unexpected happens to you. Here is some information to get you started.

Planning for Pets if you can’t be there for them | Los Angeles Animal Services (laanimalservices.com)

FIELD UPDATE

Pico-Union

Team Cedillo, in partnership with KYCC and Community members, hosted a clean-up on 20^th St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s rapid response team cleaned the corner of Olympic Blvd. and Beacon St.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo’s Grocery Truck distributed groceries at Magnolia Ave. and Venice Blvd.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Pico-Union Project provides free COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and free produce at 10:30 am every Friday.

Westlake

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Councilmember Gil Cedillo's Grocery Truck distributed groceries on 8th St. and Burlington Ave.

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

CD1 Community Clean-Up on Beacon Ave.

Koreatown

Photo Credit: Team Cedillo

Team Cedillo in partnership with Grocery Outlet in Westlake distributed produce to seniors at Pilgrim Tower in Koreatown.

FOOD, EVENTS, AND OTHER RESOURCES

Dear Friend,

This week's rise in new infections is the worst since March 12, when we were coming down from the surge, and had 306 new cases. It’s also a 260% increase over last week’s 109 infections. Back in March we also had 16 deaths, compared to 2 fatalities now.

Wearing a mask indoors with others reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus. The LA County Department of Public Health is now requiring masking for everyone while indoors at public settings and businesses, regardless of vaccination status so that we can stop the increased level of transmission we are seeing. Please take care of our family, friends, and neighbors by wearing a mask and getting vaccinated.

I'm now including County stats on vaccination rates in CD1 communities in the Cedillo Weekly. You can see why getting vaccinated is important and has a connection to the COVID-19 case rate. If you are not able to go to a vaccination site, you can now get vaccinated at home. Call the DPH Hotline at 833-540-0473 to schedule an appointment.

Please take advantage of the California Earned Income Tax Credit. For information and Free Tax Prep LA community locations go to Free Tax Prep – HCIDLA (lacity.org).

As we enjoy the summer, free concerts are back at Grand Performances at the renovated California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles. Visit their event calendar here.

I also invite you to attend a wildlife seminar. Join LA Animal Services in a session on the wildlife you may encounter in your neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Gil Cedillo

Councilmember, First District

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CEDILLO WEEKLY

Week of July 10 to July 16, 2021

The LA Tourism & Convention Board (LATCB) unveiled their new logo, which was created through a first-time partnership between two notable design studios -- Studio Number One, helmed by Shepard Fairey, and House Industries, led by Andy Cruz. The new brand identity includes a fresh logo, iconography, and colors and reflects the optimistic spirit of Angelenos!!

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

COVID-19 in Council District 1 This Week

283 Additional Cases and 52,528 Total

2 Additional Deaths and 1,346 Total

L.A. County Community Transmission of COVID-19 Increases from Moderate to Substantial; Reinstating Masking Indoors for Everyone - 1,537 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and 3 Deaths

Community transmission of COVID-19 has rapidly increased from Moderate to Substantial, based on the trend in daily new cases of COVID-19. The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified to require masking for everyone while indoors, regardless of vaccination status, as Los Angeles County sees more than a seven-times increase in new cases since the June 15 reopening. Wearing a mask when indoors reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus. This additional layer of protection can help to slow the spread and does not limit business occupancy and operations.

LISTING OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRESS RELEASES (lacounty.gov)

L.A. County will require masks indoors amid COVID-19 surge - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE