April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and this week at City Hall, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Denim Day, a worldwide campaign to end sexual violence. It was a pleasure to join local leaders and Peace Over Violence at our City Hall rally and to host founder Patty Giggans in Council Chambers!
It was an honor to be joined in the Venice Canals by the entire team from LAPD Operations West Bureau Special Assault Section. These dedicated detectives and officers worked around the clock to investigate the horrific attacks that devastated our community.
Here are some simple things women can do to stay safe when leaving their home:
Carry protection - a whistle, a walking light, pepper spray, or some other device. A complicated new device won’t do you any good if the first time you use it is during a tense or panicked situation, so test your product out before you need it!
Use a cell phone app, like Noonlight, to create a Safety Network that will alert police and/or your trusted contacts in an emergency. You should also know how to operate the emergency call feature on your cell phone.
Keep your protection or electronic device handy - it will only work if it's quickly accessible. But always be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions while you're out and about.
Travel in pairs, or at least let others know your plans before you go out. A dog also makes for great company on a walk!
Trust your gut. If something feels uncomfortable or suspicious, don't wait around to find out.
Take a self-defense class. Every woman should know some basic moves that could save her life.
Let's all look out for each other. Start a neighborhood watch, keep your neighbors informed, and if you see something, SAY SOMETHING!
With the increase in commercial burglaries across CD11, we are pleased to partner with LAPD to offer a town hall discussion for our local businesses to discuss what can be done to address retail theft and other crimes impacting our local business community.
CicLAvia returned to the Westside this past weekend, and it was awesome! We visited businesses along the route, hit up the Mar Vista Farmers Market, and rolled through Venice.
Delivering A #Better11
From improving our roads and trimming trees to resolving homeless encampments and addressing public safety, we are determined to deliver a #Better11!
Stabilizing Will Rogers State Park Road
During the past rainstorms, Will Rogers State Park Road, which serves many Pacific Palisades homeowners and leads to local jewel Will Rogers Park, has been repeatedly hit with landslides. My team worked with StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering to place several yards of K-rail along Will Rogers Road, which will help stabilize the hill and enable resident access.
Residential Security On Lucerne & Sycamore
After a deadly fire destroyed a vacant home back in February, our office knew there was no time to waste. We worked diligently with our city partners in barricading the remaining vacant buildings on the lots, and just this past week completed the installation of a fence to block the front and sides from entry. We are grateful to all of the neighbors for their patience.
This week, I had the pleasure of celebrating Neli’s Cafe and Catering Company's 40th anniversary. A cherished West LA establishment since 1984, Neli’s has been a beacon of comfort, serving breakfast, and lunch, and providing catering services. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Neli’s remained open, retained all of its employees, and provided a familiar refuge for the community. Founded by sisters Sally and Gay Gutierrez, Neli’s is a tribute to homemade goodness and family traditions. Here's to four decades of culinary excellence and community spirit!
Meet Maya! This 1.5-year-old, 52-lb beauty is well-mannered, responsive to commands, and loves her leisurely walks. With her calm and friendly demeanor, she's a joy to be around. Maya is currently seeking her perfect match at the Harbor Center. Visit laanimalservices.com to find out more about adopting Maya. #AdoptDontShop 🐾
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TRACI PARK
Councilwoman, 11th District
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