Safer at Home: Eviction Moratorium
This week we offer information about eviction moratoriums, job portals, WIC, how to make a face mask and diversions.
Respond to the Census Now!
Less than 19% of Los Angeles has completed the Census as of March 26. Respond now to make sure Park Mesa Heights is counted and will get its fair share of representation and services!
Safer at Home
We are reaching out with news you can use about resources available to you during this pandemic. First of all, with the recent Safer At Home Order we urge you to stay home and continue to follow a Social Distancing strategy as a way to save lives, flatten the curve and beat COVID-19, Find out about LAUSD Food, LAPD access, parking restrictions, tax relief and more.
Food Banks Still Serving
My Friends House's Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday, 18 March. Free Ticket distribution begins at 6 am; Food Distribution begins at 9 am. 3533 West 58th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90043, near West Boulevard.
All Meetings Cancelled In March
We have just received notice that all Neighborhood Council board, committee, alliance, and liaison meetings - as well as all other NC-related events - are suspended up to and including March 31, 2020. Please sign up for city alerts at NotifyLA.org.
Mayor Takes Steps to Slow Novel Coronavirus
“I know this is an anxious time for a lot of people, but Angelenos should stay focused on preparation and protection — not panic,” said Mayor Garcetti.
PMHCC Hosts Free Climate Change Workshops for Kids & Adults
We are partnering to sponsor free fun, interesting workshops for kids and adults. Come for one, or all!
Groundbreaking for Destination Crenshaw
Destination Crenshaw isn’t just placemaking; it’s placekeeping and community building. Our community is coming together to create a vibrant public space that will unapologetically display the significant contributions of Black L.A.
Budget Advocates Issue Budget Recommendations
This year they call into question the budget deficit attributed to salary increases emanating from labor agreements negotiated behind closed doors and not planned for in the adopted budget. There will be a resulting decrease in level of services to Angelenos. Changes are needed to increase transparency in the budget process.
SB 50 Fails
Thank you to everyone who emailed or called your representatives and expressed your concerns about this bill! In the coming months, we expect to see more legislation addressing housing development and density. Preservation and density are not mutually exclusive, or an either/or choice.