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From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Condolences to the Family of George Holliday

My condolences to the family of George Holliday, a former #LakeViewTerrace and #AD39 resident, who passed away. George was responsible for recording Rodney King’s beating.

George’s courage to share this footage with the nation shined a light on the injustices our communities of color face every day, and brought on the advent of citizen journalism. This type of journalism would go on to play a critical role in the trial seeking justice for #GeorgeFloyd’s death and pushes for more accountability in our local communities.

Rest in peace, George Holliday.
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September 23, 2021

My condolences to the family of

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From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Wishing Armenia A Happy Independence Day!

I would like to wish #Armenia a happy Independence Day!

As a member of the Legislative Armenian Caucus, it is one of my priorities to stay up to date on issues in Armenia and how I can be a voice for my Armenian constituents in #AD39. Today is a celebration of unity and resilience.

September 23, 2021

I would like to wish #Armenia

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Operation Bright S.P.O.T. Fox

I recently joined the Operation Bright S.P.O.T. fox to clean along the stretch of Glenoaks Boulevard between Osborne Street and Gain Street. The Operation Bright S.P.O.T. team can be found throughout our district cleaning graffiti, power washing sidewalks, picking up bulky items, clearing litter, removing overgrown vegetation, and street sweeping our roadways. In the next few weeks, the Operation Bright S.P.O.T. fox is going to be busy cleaning up a commercial corridor near you. If you spot the fox in your neighborhood, snap a pic and share it on social media with #spotthefoxcd7.

If you have a corridor in mind that may benefit from Operation Bright S.P.O.T., please call the Pacoima office at (818) 485-0600, Sylmar office at (818) 756-8409, or Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287. It takes all of us working together to ensure our community is clean.

I recently joined the Operation Bright

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – FREE Vaccines and Testing are Available

Suppressing the spread of the COVID-19 virus starts with us. It is our time to do our part- 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝! For those who are eligible but have not yet received a vaccination FREE vaccines and testing are available in the district at our Sylmar Recreation Center vaccine site located at 𝟏𝟑𝟏𝟎𝟗 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐞, 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫, 𝐂𝐀 𝟗𝟏𝟑𝟒𝟐 from Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM. To find a vaccine site near you, please visit https://bit.ly/3jWCeWa.

Suppressing the spread of the COVID-19

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Congratulations on Opening Fresh Start Healthy School Meals

Congratulations on your opening Fresh Start Healthy School Meals! Thank you for providing healthy, nutritious meals to our school children including those at Montague Charter in Pacoima. I’m proud to see that Fresh Start has roots here in Sylmar and in the Northeast Valley. I look forward to working with you in addressing the needs of our community.

Congratulations on your opening Fresh Start

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Hansen Dam Baseball Fields

After learning of the years of delays on the Hansen Dam Baseball fields, I prioritized this project to deliver long overdue improvements to the community. On Sunday, September 12, 2021, we celebrated a ribbon cutting and enjoyed a baseball game on the new fields.

The improvements included refurbishing the three existing baseball fields, and adding new restrooms, lighting, bleachers, and fencing. A total of $540,000 in investments was made to this field used by the Pacoima Little League.

Thank you to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and to the community for your support and partnership. To join the Pacoima Little League team, please call (818) 897-3388 for more information.

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Celebrating El Grito

Celebrating #ElGrito at Olvera Street tonight with a moment of silence to honor the 9/11 and Afghanistan victims. Today we celebrate our liberty with pride and joy as we continue to work together to better our communities for all Angelenos. When united, we are stronger.

¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva Los Angeles!

Celebrating #ElGrito at Olvera Street tonight with

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Viva Mexico! Proudly Celebrating 211 Years of Freedom

Viva Mexico! Proudly celebrating 211 years of freedom. Today, we celebrate the 211th Anniversary of Mexican Independence Day by remembering the historic Grito of Father Miguel Hidalgo. Today is also the beginning of Latino Heritage Month that honors and celebrates our rich cultures that shaped art, music, food, and politics visibly throughout our community.
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¡Viva Mexico! Celebrando con orgullo los 211 años de libertad. Hoy celebramos el 211 Aniversario del Día de la Independencia de México recordando el histórico Grito del Padre Miguel Hidalgo. Hoy también es el comienzo del Mes de la Herencia Latina que honra y celebra nuestras ricas culturas que dieron forma visible al arte, la música, la comida y la política en toda nuestra comunidad.

Viva Mexico! Proudly celebrating 211 years of

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Identified Trash and Bulky Items on Remick Avenue and Chamberlain Street

My staff conducts weekly community drives throughout the district and reports any neighborhood violations, such as graffiti, illegal dumping, bulky items, and much more. Recently, my staff identified trash and bulky items on Remick Avenue and Chamberlain Street. In partnership with the Bureau of Sanitation, we removed the bulky items and picked up trash.

If you see a similar situation in your neighborhood don’t wait for it to become a nuisance, report it to our city crew via 3-1-1. For additional services, please call my Sylmar District Office at (818) 756-8409, Pacoima District Office at (818) 485-0600, or Sunland-Tujunga District Office at (818) 352-3287.