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Councilmember Hernandez standing with Councilmember Raman, Councilmember Soto-Martinez, and immigrants’ rights advocates at a press conference announcing Sanctuary City legislation. 
Dear Friends and Neighbors:

This month is flying by, and we’ve been busy at work introducing legislation and meeting with community partners committed to the vision of seeing our District and the rest of Los Angeles become a place where no one gets left behind. Earlier this month, I joined Councilmembers Raman and Soto-Martinez in drafting a motion to make Los Angeles a true Sanctuary City, codifying protections for our undocumented neighbors. Over a third of L.A.'s population are immigrants—including my own parents. Our immigrant community contributes so much to our culture and economy and yet they are often left in fear of being detained or deported. Permanently enshrining sanctuary policies into municipal law is long overdue and I’m so proud to stand with my colleagues and community advocates to advance this motion.

As we continue to celebrate the contributions of women and femmes during Women’s History Month, I’d like to ask you for your input for a special newsletter that will be released at the end of this month that will uplift females in CD1 that have made a positive impact on the community. If you would like to nominate a loved one, local leader, business owner, or any woman you think deserves recognition for their accomplishments and leadership in our neighborhoods, please fill out this Google form by Monday, March 27th. We appreciate your partnership in uplifting some of the amazing femmes in our community, and look forward to your participation.

Find more ways to stay updated with what's going on in the District and across L.A. below.

In solidarity and gratitude,

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez

Team CD1 has been working with our neighbors, local organizations and small businesses across the district to ensure our constituents feel heard and represented.

After being shut down for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councilmember Hernandez and Team CD1 joined the Lincoln Heights Youth Center for their grand re-opening celebration.

We also joined Friends of Mount Washington for their community clean-up, attended the Pico Union Neighborhood Council for their Clean California Community Day, attended the El Salvador Corridor Association & Reimagine LA Foundation's Women's HerStory Month Celebration, and many more events across the District! 

We’ve been fighting for people-first policies that will uplift Angelenos in CD 1 and across the City. Here’s some of the highlights from the last few weeks:

  • Making Los Angeles a Sanctuary City: Councilmember Hernandez joined Councilmember Nithya Raman and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez to introduce a motion directing the City to draft an ordinance to make Los Angeles a Sanctuary City. If passed, this would prevent City resources, money and personnel from ever being used to support federal immigration enforcement. It would also prohibit the City from collecting information about an individual’s immigration status, engaging in enforcement related to their status, providing immigration authorities access to any City databases with an individual’s personal information, or allowing ICE to access to any non-public areas, including jails, without a valid search or arrest warrant.

  • Public Safety: An item came before Council to approve a donation of a quadruped unmanned ground vehicle to the LAPD. This type of technology does not make our communities safer and there is a long history of Black, Brown, immigrant and low-resource communities serving as the testing ground for these militarized technologies. After several hours of public comment, this item was continued for 60 days and will come back before Council for a vote.

  • Unarmed Crisis Response: Councilmember Hernandez joined Councilmember Tim McOsker in co-presenting a motion asking for a report on the hiring, training practices and protocols for unarmed crisis response-related service calls. As we continue to roll out new programs that bring unarmed crisis response alternatives online, it’s important that we make sure that our 911 dispatch system is equipped and supported to quickly and accurately refer calls for service. 

We provide weekly legislative updates on Instagram and Twitter every Friday, so make sure to follow our social media accounts to keep up with the latest updates each week! Check out the latest video here.

  • Mentorship Opportunity - Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) is hosting a virtual information session on Tuesday, March 28 at 6pm for those interested in volunteering to become a mentor to young Angelenos. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/BBBSInfo0328.
 
  • CicLAVia: Mid City Meets Pico Union - Metro is hosting CicLAvia, an open streets event, on Sunday, April 16th from 9am to 4pm. Walk, bike, skate, and enjoy the route however you want. For more information about the CicLAVia events by visiting ciclavia.org or joining their email list.
Join CicLAVia’s Email List
  • Power in Prevention Conference - The Los Angeles LGBT Center is hosting a conference is curated for professionals who work in prevention, schools, counseling services, or other youth-serving professionals, or for anyone who wants to gain more knowledge about the intersections of LGBTQ+ youth and prevention on Thursday, May 11th and Friday, May 12th. Visit modelsofpride.org/prevention for more information.
  • Spring Cleaning Rummage Sale - The Glassell Park Improvement Association is hosting a rummage sale on Sunday, March 26th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Glass Park Community & Senior Center. Items can be donated for sale every Saturday in March from 11am-12pm, all day on March 25th, or by appointment. Contact events.gpia@gmail.com for more information. 
  • Storm Resources - Los Angeles is forecasted to have another heavy wind and rain storm today and Wednesday. A high wind watch has been issued, warning of gusts up to 60 mph. As with previous heavy rain and wind storms this winter, tree-related damage to power poles and power lines may occur. Visit the LADWP website or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP to report power outages and sign up for outage alerts.
Sign Up for LADWP Power Outage Alerts
  • City Resources for LAUSD Families - There are several City and community resources available to students and families who need support with meals and activities during LAUSD school closures this week. View a list of programming available in CD1 for students and their families. 
View a List of Resources
  • Scholarship Opportunity - The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Pride in Tech Scholarship is available to students interested in pursuing a career in the engineering and technology fields should apply. The program provides a partial scholarship for one student taking college or bootcamp classes in software engineering, computer science, product management and design, user experience (UX) design and research, and other related fields. For more information and to apply, visit their website. Applications are due by April 15.
Apply for the Pride in Tech Scholarship
  • Request City Services - MyLA311 connects Angelenos with City services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government. You can access MyLA311 by downloading the app, visiting the website, or calling the 311 Call Center for services and resources.
Download the MyLA311 App
  • LA River Rangers Hiring Opportunity - LA River Rangers is a hiring program for youth ages 18-26 who would like to help clean, beautify, and maintain public areas along the Los Angeles River. The pay rate is $17/hour. In-person, full-time work responsibilities include, but are not limited to: weed abatement, and cleaning/removing loose litter and bulky items from the public right-away. Apply online by visiting www.HireLAyouth.com.
There are thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends available for adoption at LA Animal Services shelters. 

Baby
ID Number: A1942214


Baby is a neutered male who weighs about 74 pounds. He is a senior mixed breed dog who is around 7 years old.  He is currently being fostered and is in search of his forever home. 

Contact LA Animal Services at (888) 452-7381 or visit laanimalservices.com for more information on how to foster or adopt a pet today.

We’re working on opening our district offices soon so there are more ways to connect with us, so stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, you can find us at our City Hall office:

200 N. Spring Street, Room 460
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Office Hours:
M-F 9:00AM - 5:00PM 

Website: cd1.lacity.gov
Phone: (213) 473-7001
Email: Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org


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