August/September 2014

LA River Revitalization / Gentrification La Revitalizacion / Gentrificacion del Rio By Mark Lara and Alex Gallo

The Army Core of Engineers recently

河流更生美化計劃 River Revitalization/Gentrification 美國陸軍機械工程部 (Army Core of Engineers) 最近 通過一個十億元為羅省河重建的工程計劃,經市 長 Eric Garcetti 的推廣下,建議由格里菲斯公園 Griffith Park 至市中心的十一哩河流作生態復元,擴寛 河域及建立濕地,並且建設單車徑及多處入口. 但 是環保組織及源河各市對建築商在過程中參與 有擔心及掛慮, 這些新建設及美化工程可能祇幫

New Pharmacy on Broadway

Dr. Andrew Kwong was born in China, grew up in Hong Kong, and came to the United States at age 18 to attend the University of Oregon. Eventually, in 1978, Kwong earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from USC. Only six years later, he purchased Gateway Circle Pharmacy at the corner of Figueroa Street and Ave 26. Just this year, he moved the pharmacy to a new location at the corner of North Broadway and Eastlake Ave. Many people from the neighborhood stopped to thank Kwong personally for opening such a beautiful new pharmacy in the area. Dr. Kwong strongly believes independent community pharmacies, which build personal

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Nueva Farmacia en Broadway

inDr. Andrew Kwong nació en China, se crió en Hong Kong, y vino a los Estados Unidos cuando tenia 18 años y asistió a la Universidad de Oregón. Eventualmente se ganó Doctor en Farmacia en la Universidad del Sur de California en 1978. Seis años despues, compró Gateway Circle Farmacy en la esquina de Figueroa y Avenida 26. Y en enero de 2014, compró la propiedad en la esquina de Broadway y Eastlake Ave y se trasladaron a la farmacia a esta nueva ubicación. Muchas personas del barrio vinieron a saludarle y le dieron las gracias por la apertura de una nueva y hermosa farmacia. Él cree firmemente que las farmacias comunitarias independientes que construyen relaciones personales con la gene, son una mejor farmacia de barrio

Plans to demolish a 93 year old Craftsman-style home to make way for a 9-unit small lot development have been temporarily halted by an interim control ordinance passed by the LA City Council to prevent destruction while a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) is considered. The existing home at 5639 Huntington is within what could become El Sereno’s first historic district, the proposed Berkshire Craftsman and Revival Bungalow District. HPOZ are intended to preserve a neighborhood’s heritage and character by protecting historic homes and encouraging their maintenance and renovation. The property is among a number of well-admired old homes in an area of El Sereno where neighbors have put significant time and money into architectural restoration and preservation. Developer David Lau’s proposal to demolish it to make way for nine single family homes makes use of the City’s Small Lot Development Ordinance, exploited heavily in recent years in areas such as Silver Lake and Echo Park. At a special meeting of the LA32 Neighborhood Council’s Land Use Committee to hear public com-

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助那些富有居民有更合適居住及工作環境,此 外一些關住是政府在資詢決定過程中未安全 按法律上正統程序作決定.此外,附近居民包括 林肯崗 Lincoln Heights ,樂土谷 Elysian Valley 及柏 樹園 Cypress Park 有擔心以後租金及房價高脹 而被逼移離.由於改善河流計劃必然對房屋業 主及租客,因此治河市區群體需要積極參與決 定過程及發聲.

approved a $1 billion dollar revitalization plan for the Los Angeles River. Promoted by Mayor Eric Garcetti, the plan proposes to revitalize 11 miles of the river from Griffith Park to Downtown Los Angeles through habitat restoration, river widening, the creation of wetlands and providing access points and bike trails along the river. However, environmentalists and communities along the river have raised concerns that development interests will take over the process. Public access and environmental concerns may be sidelined to give wealthier residents of Los Angeles pleasant places to live, work and shop. There are also concerns that the Brown Act, which requires open meetings and actions of legislatives bodies, was continued on page 14

Back to School: Expect the Best

By Mark Overstreet, School Counselor, MFT Intern

Preparing for the upcoming school year should be a priority to you and your child. Having high expectations for yourself and your child is the first step in helping them succeed. Expect that you will be involved with your child’s education.

We must believe in our children if they are to believe in themselves. Helping your child to succeed takes time, energy and consistent involvement. One of the most powerful forces in human relationships are continued on page 9

El Núcleo de Ingenieros del Ejército ha aprobado recientemente un plan de revitalización de mil millones de dólares para el río de Los Angeles. Promovido por el alcalde Eric Garcetti, el plan propone revitalizar 11 millas del río desde el parque Griffith hasta en centro de LA a través de la restauración del hábitat, ensanchamiento del río, la creación de humedales y proporcionar puntos de acceso y senderos para bicicletas a lo largo del río. Sin embargo, los ambientalistas y las comunidades a lo largo del río han expresado su preocupación de que los intereses de desarrollo se hará cargo del proceso. Acceso del público y las preocupaciones del medio ambiente pueden ser dejados de lado para dar a los residentes más ricos lugares agradables para vivir, trabajar y comprar. También existe la preocupación de que la Ley Brown, que

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Regreso a Escuela:Espera lo Mejor

Preparándose para el año escolar debe ser una prioridad para usted y su hijo. Tener altas expectativas para sí mismo y su hijo es el primer paso para ayudar a tener éxito. Prometase involucrarse en la educación de su hijo. Debemos creer en nuestros niños para que puedan creer en sí mismos. Ayudando que a su hijo tenga éxito requiere tiempo, energía y compromiso constante. Una de las fuerzas más poderosas en las relaciones humanas son las expectativas de uno mismo y de los demás. continuado en pagina 9

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Propuesta de Desarollo en Huntington Drive

Los planes para demoler una casa de estilo artesano de 93 años para construir un desarrollo de 9 casa han sido detenidos temporalmente por una ordenanza de control provisional aprobado por el Consejo de la Ciudad para evitar la destrucción, mientras que una Zona de Preservación Histórica (HPOZ) es considerado. La casa existente en 5639 Huntington está dentro de lo que podría convertirse en el primer distrito histórico de El Sereno, la propuesta de Berkshire Craftsman y el Distrito Bungalow Renacido actualmente bajo consideración por el Consejo de la Ciudad. Las zonas de Preservación Histórica intentan preservar el carácter de la vecindad y fomentan su mantenimiento y renovación. La propiedad se encuentra entre u na serie de casas antiguas y admiradas en un área de El Sereno, donde los vecinos han puesto mucho tiempo y dinero en la restauración arquitectónica y la conservación. La propuesta del desarrollador David Lau de demoler para dar paso a nueve viviendas unifamiliares hace uso de la Ordenanza de la Ciudad de Desarrollo de Lotes Pequeños explotado en gran medida en los últimos años en áreas como Silver Lake y Echo

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Dump Expansion Threatens Northeast LA By Hans Johnson Thousands of families in Northeast Los Angeles may be exposed to dangerous levels of deadly air pollution, including diesel exhaust, if the city of Glendale’s proposal for a huge expansion of the Scholl Canyon dump is approved. Neighbors surrounding the waste facility and its access road through Eagle Rock are uniting to challenge the plan. This rare urban dump was slated for closure in 2021. But now Glendale’s plan to enlarge it threatens a garbage high-rise of 180 additional feet, or 14 stories tall, looming over its immediate neighbors. According to the city’s draft environmental impact report, the

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dump expansion would also impose “significant unavoidable adverse impacts related to air quality” dramatically worsening levels of nitrogen oxide, which contributes to hazardous ozone, as well as fine and coarse particles.

Glendale’s press release on the expansion admits, “Public access is only from Scholl Canyon Road.” Eagle Rock and Pasadena neighbors downwind from the dump entrance would breathe diesel exhaust from hundreds more dump trucks entering the dump each day. Long-term exposure to that exhaust is dangerous continued on page 8

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Editor’s Message

Thank you for your continued support. Please continue to send information, stories, obituaries, photos for publication in future issues to [email protected]. Please continue to utilize the local business that advertise in this paper and thank them for doing so. Without their financial support this publication would cease to exist. At our Beacon Contributor’s potluck meeting on Wednesday, August 20 from 6pm-7:30pm, two CSULA journalism professors will be on hand to take listen to story suggestions from the community so they can have their students in Fall write stories and for credit in their class, and to be published in this newspaper. You are welcome to attend. Do you have a comment or opinion about what you see in this paper? Or about the “Comparison of 2 community newspapers” below? Please contact George at 323-2459408, or email [email protected]

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Gracias por su apoyo continuo. Sigan enviando información, historias, esquelas, y fotos de para publicación en futuras ediciones. Por favor, siga utilizando los negocios que se anuncian en este periodico y le de gracias por ello. Sin su apoyo financiero no existiría esta publicación. En la reunión de potluck de los Contribuyente al Beacon el miércoles 20 de agostode 6pm a 7: 30pm, dos profesores de periodismo de CSULA estarán a la mano para escuchar las sugerencias de historias, de la comunidad para que puedan recomendar que sus estudiantes escriban este otoño para crédito en su clase, y paraque se publiquen en este periodic. Estan invitados a asistir. Tiene algún comentario u opinión de lo que ve en el periódico? O sobre el “Comparison of 2 community newsaers” abajo. Por favor contactase a George a 323-245-9408, o [email protected]

Tues. August 5, 6pm-9pm Crime Free! Hot dogs and summer time treats In front of El Sereno Constituent Services Center 4927 Huntington Drive Thurs. August 7, 5pm-9pm Cruise Night Music, dancing, raffles Dino’s Burgers, 2817 N. Main St.

Fri. August 8, 10am-3pm Back to School Health Fair Free! physicals, immunization, health screening Live music, dancing, face painting Arroyo Vista, 6000 N. Figueroa St. Arroyovista.org

Sat. August 16 Annual Monterey Hills Jazz Festival Free Admission Food, Kids Zone, Face Painter Music, salsa lessons, artisan market Budd Wiener Park 4300 Via Marisol www.Montereyhills.org

Wed. August 20, 6pm-8pm Beacon Contributors Potluck Meeting Absolute Towing 4760 Valley Blvd. 323-272-7184 Thurs. August 21 at 6pm LA-32 Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee meeting El Sereno Library 5226 Huntington

Thurs. August 21 at 6:30pm LA-32 Neighborhood Council Beautification Committee meeting Absolute Towing 4760 Valley Blvd. Thurs. August 23 at 11:30am

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F. Receives more than 2X the amount of what the Beacon charges per ad G. City buys 4-6 pages A School District buys 2 pages APD pays for a report.

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Stitch of the Month Club 10-mile route Meet at the parklet Crochet and Knitting club in front of Food4Less El Sereno Library 5226 Huntington rd 3 Wednesday at 6pm Wed. September 3 at 6pm Community Police Advisory LA-32 Neighborhood Council Board (C-PAB) General Board meeting At Hollenbeck Police Station, El Sereno Senior center 2111 E. 1st Street 4818 Klamath Place 3rd Thursday at 6pm Sat. September 13, 6pm-midnight LH NC General Meeting Cathedral Alumni Assoc. Annual At El Arca, 3839 Selig Pl. Return to Cathedral Gala Dodger rd 3 Friday Stadium Holy Grounds Artists Receptions www.CAA.com 5371 Alhambra Ave. Sun. September 21, 12-6pm Every 3rd Friday meet artists Dino’s Bomb Squad’s 5th Annual whose work is displayed on our Picnic Potluck, Moon bounce, Art Wall. A great way to enjoy games BYOG, Bring chairs, coolers artwork and music, and unwind. Elysian Park, Stadium Way & Varying themes make it a fresh Academy Road monthly event. Contact: Huero 818-738-0412 Last Thursday at 11:30am

Fri. August 8, 11am-12pm Mommy, Me and The River at Marsh Park Free! A morning of exploring nature near the LA River. Explorando la naturaleza al lado del Rio de Los Angeles. Monthy: 2960 Marsh Street, Elysian Valley area 1st Monday Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Sat. August 9, 7pm-8:30pm Evening Campfire at Marsh Park Council (LHNC) Free! Family friendly evening na- 5pm Outreach Committee 6:30pm Budget & Finance ture program 2960 Marsh Street, Elysian Valley Committee 7pm Holiday Parade Committee area At Aztec Rising, 3516 N. Broadway Sun. August 10, 9:45am-11:30am 1st Wednesday at 6 p.m. Earth Healing Circle We each have a contribution to LA32NC General Meeting At El Sereno Senior Center make. Do we know what it is? 4721 Klamath Street Angels Point, Elysian Park

Sat, Aug 16, 10am-3pm Book Sale Mention this ad to get one free book. El Sereno Branch Library 5226 Huntington Dr., 323-225-9201

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Free Tai Chi Class/ Clase Gratis de Tai Chi Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Audubon Center at Debs Park 4700 North Griffin Avenue Call (323)221-2255 for more information

English Conversation Class Mondays 4-5 p.m. Lincoln Heights Library 2530 Workman Street Call (323)226-1692 for more information

2nd Tuesday 7-10pm ZZyZx WriterZ Violencia Domestica Support At Garfono’s Pizza, 5468 Valley Blvd. Group Tues 9am-11am 2nd Thursday 10am Barrio Action 4927 Huntington LHNC Executive Committee #200 At Aztec Rising, 3516 N. Broadway Dr. 323-221-0779 2nd Thursday 6-9pm Building Well-being in Our 6pm Hillside Village Neighbor- Families Construyendo el hood Watch 7pm HV Property Bienestar en Nuestras Familias Owners’ Association Tuesdays 6-8pm at the El Sereno At Absolute Towing, 4760 Valley Blvd Library 5226 Huntington Drive [email protected] [email protected] By the LAC Department of Mennd 2 Thursday 12:30-4pm CalFresh Application Assistance tal Health El Sereno Public Library Community Bike Rides 5226 Huntington Dr. Eastside Bike Club Enrique Ramirez 323-855-0490 Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Meet in front of Food4Less in El Sereno 2nd Sunday monthly at 9 am Community Bike Rides Rose Hills Senior Club Leisurely ride at a slow pace, approx. 2nd & 4th Tuesday

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11am-1pm Social club: Bingo, lunch, dances, trips Rose Hill Rec. Center 4530 Mercury Ave (323)225-0450 Children’s Storytime Wednesdays 4-5 pm Lincoln Heights Library 2530 Workman Street

Low End Theory Wednesdays 10pm – 2am The Airliner Nightclub 2419 N. Broadway

Free Guitar Class Thurs 4pm-5pm Barrio Action 4927 Huntington 323-221-0779

Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea 5371 Alhambra Ave. Steve Abee’s Poetry Workshop Thurs 6:308:30pm Open Mic 2nd & 4th Friday, 7-9:30pm Sounds at Holy Grounds Fridays at 7pm Acoustic sets by Lint Vaccine, The Gardeners, Brittany La Rosa and others Happy Friday for Teens Fridays 4-5 pm Lincoln Heights Library 2530 Workman Street

Aztec Dancing Fridays 6:30–8pm Rose Hill Recreation Center 4530 Mercury Ave. Contact: Judith Garcia (213)481-8265

Karaoke Friday/Saturday from 8pm-midnight El Puerto Escondido 3343 N Eastern Ave

Mariachi & Karaoke Every Sunday Hecho en Mexico 4976 S. Huntington Dr. For more info. call (323)226-0010 Yoga Sunday mornings 9:3010:30am Eastside Collective Health Collective 5469 Huntington Drive Suggested Donation: $2$5

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Youth Orchestra in Need

When Community Beacon Marketing Director George Cabrera heard that the Lincoln Heights Youth Orchestra needed a place to practice and assistance finding funds to buy instruments, he did what comes naturally to a well-connected member of the community: he promised to spread the word. Said music director Gilberto Torres, “We have been rehearsing with our small orchestra in different locations for a year and a half. Since we are getting bigger (over 30 students) we need a permanent location.” Keeping neighborhood kids involved in a creative practice like a youth orchestra and providing the consistency of a fixed schedule and permanent location produces an environment for healthy growth. “This type of thing helps children develop good self-esteem and discipline, and they learn to work as a team,” said Mr. Cabrera, “If that doesn’t enrich our community, I don’t know what does.” The LHYO program gives all children the opportunity to participate regardless of their economic status, providing professional quality music instruction and the opportunity to perform locally. If you are a business or property owner who can offer this group some assistance you can contact Mr. Torres directly at [email protected] or ph: (562) 5059771. The orchestra also welcomes donations to support the purchase of musical instruments.

Orquesta Juvenil Necesitada

Cuando el director de este periódico La Luz del Pueblo George Cabrerra oyó que la Orquesta Juvenil de Lincoln Heights necesitaba un lugar para practicar y ayuda para encontrar fondos para comprar instrumentos, hizo lo que viene naturalmente a un miembro bien conectado a la comunidad: se comprometió a difundir la palabra.

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relationships with clients, can provide better care than corporate chain pharmacies. As an independent business owner, Kwong also believes in investing in the community where he does business and supporting area youth who, he says, are the future of the community. He actively supports organizations like InTheCity which runs an excellent program in Lincoln High School to help football players raise their grade point average to 3.0 instead of the minimum required 2.0. Because the program is so successful, he donates 15 cents of each prescription filled in his pharmacy to InTheCity. In his own family, Kwong’s son is in his third year residence of internal Medicine in New York. Dr. Kwong says he has developed a strong appreciation for Latino culture over the last 30 years doing business in Lincoln Heights and is proud to be of service to a community that values locally owned businesses.

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que las cadenas de farmacias corporativos. Como un negociante independiente, cree en la inversión en la comunidad donde opera y apoya la juventud como el futuro de la comunidad. El activamente apoya las organizaciónes como InTheCity que se ejecuta un programa excelente en Lincoln High School para ayudar a los jugadores de fútbol mejorar su promedio de calificaciones a 3.0 en lugar del mínimo de 2.0. Debido a que el programa es tan exitoso, dona 15 centavos de cada receta en su farmacia hacia esta organización. En su propia familia, su hijo está en su tercer año de residencia de Medicina Interna en Nueva York. Dr. Kwong ha llegado a apreciar la cultura latina durante los últimos 30 años haciendo negocios en esta comunidad y es orgulloso de ser al servicio a una comunidad que valora empresas de propiedad local. Dijo el director de música Gilberto Torres, "Hemos estado ensayando con nuestra pequeña orquesta en diferentes lugares durante un año y medio. Ya que estamos cada vez más grande (más de 30 estudiantes) necesitamos una ubicación permanente. "Involucrar a los niños en la vecindad en una práctica creativa como una orquesta juvenil y el proporcionar con consistencia un horario fijo y la ubicación permanente produce un ambiente propicio para un crecimiento sano.

"Este tipo de cosa ayuda a los niños a desarrollar una buena autoestima y la disciplina, y aprenden a trabajar en equipo", dijo el Sr. Cabrerra, "Si eso no enriquece a nuestra comunidad, no sé que lo hace." El programa LHYO da a todos los niños la oportunidad de participar, a pesar de su situación económica, proporcionando instrucción de música de calidad profesional y la oportunidad de

actuar a nivel local. Si usted tiene una empresa o dueño de la propiedad que puede ofrecer a este grupo un poco de ayuda se puede contactar al Sr. Torres directamente en [email protected] o ph: (562) 505 a 9.771. La orquesta también acepta donaciones para apoyar la compra de instrumentos musicales.

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Message from Chamber Presidente de la Cámara Lincoln Heights Chamber’s Sidewalk Sale President de Comercio

Juan(John) M. Menchaca, MPA I am honored to serve as President of the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce (LHCC). However, I am most honored to work alongside o ur new executive team and current Board of Directors (BOD). The LHCC has accomplished so much in the last six months. For example, membership continues to increase and board committees are all working hard to accomplish their strategic goals. The BOD and its members are proud of the positive reputation and status of the LHCC which is largely due to the support it provides to the community. On Thursday, July 24, we held our scholarship luncheon at the San Antonio Winery where we honored 8 area graduating high school seniors with scholarships. Looking ahead, I believe that the success of the LHCC will be determined by a clear and concise strategic development plan focusing not just on traditional business issues but on the overall financial health and well-being of the Lincoln Heights community. Lastly, I would like to thank the LHCC membership, its BOD and the community for their support. I look forward to continuing to serve as President of the LHCC for the betterment of our LHCC and our community.

Por Juan Menchaca Me siento honrado de servir como Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Lincoln Heights (LHCC). Sin embargo, estoy muy honrado de trabajar junto a nuestro nuevo equipo ejecutivo y Junta Directiva (BOD) actual. El LHCC ha logrado mucho en los últimos seis meses. Por ejemplo, la afiliación sigue aumentando y comisiones del Consejo están trabajando duro para lograr sus objetivos estratégicos. El BOD y sus miembros están orgullosos de la reputación positiva y el estado del LHCC que es en gran parte debido al apoyo que presta a la comunidad. En nuestro almuerzo, el 24 de julio en el San Antonio Winery honramos a 8 estudiantes de colegios locales c o n becas. Viendo al futuro, creo que el éxito de la LHCC será determinado por un plan de desarrollo estratégico claro y conciso no centrarse sólo en cuestiones de negocios tradicionales, pero sobre la salud financiera general y el bienestar de la comunidad de Lincoln Heights.

BUSINESS MIXER AT SACRED HEART

On June 5, representatives of over 75 businesses attended, networked, and enjoyed food and drinks at the business mixer at Sacred Heart, promoting the theme “Partnering Business in Education.” Maria Denis, Community Outreach of Sacred Heart High School (SHHS), John Menchaca, President of Lincoln Heights Chamber, and Raymond Saborio, Principal of SHHS made brief introductions. Soft music was provided by the band led by Sacred Heart’s Athletic Director and Biology teacher Greg Nakashima. Friends chatted, people interacted with new acquaintances, and numerous prizes, including cell phones, tools and restaurant certificates were raffled.

By Vera Padilla

The Lincoln Heights Chamber

of Commerce Sidewalk Sale

has become a tradition for

many community members.

Grace Zepeda was one of hun-

dreds who took advantage of

the three day event. “I enjoy the

great bargains, meeting old

friends, the opportunity to meet the business owners, and lately

the Saturday entertainment

which is a new addition to the sale,” she said.

Gustavo Garcia, who has sold socks at the sale for over 18 years says what he likes best

about the sale is it brings community members out to shop locally, and he does not have to compete with big stores. He enjoys saying thank you to his loyal customers.

Community members said that they come back every time because they like supporting local businesses, searching through racks of clothing for those great bargains, and that the local stores are not like big chain stores.

While the sale requires planning for the

Chamber committee and merchants, ac-

quiring the necessary permits, and at times the ability to adapt to changing weather, rain or shine the sale goes on.

We encourage business owners to get involved in planning the next Sidewalk

Sale –October 10-12th and we would like to hear your ideas, and ways to bring even more people to the event.

Sidewalk Sale de la Cámara de Comercio de LH

Por Vera Padilla El Sidewalk Sale del la Cámara de Comercio de Lincoln Heights se ha convertido en una tradición para muchos miembros de la comunidad. Gracia Zepeda una de los cientos que aprovecharon el evento de tres días dijo: “Disfruto de los grandes negocios, reuniónes con amigos, la oportunidad de conocer a los propietarios de negocios, y últimamente el entretenimiento el sábado, lo que es una nueva adición a la venta.” Gustavo García, quien ha vendido calcetines en la venta por más de 18 años dice lo que más le gusta de la venta es que trae miembros de la comunidad a realizar sus compras a nivel local, y él no tiene que competir con las grandes tiendas. Le gusta decir gracias a sus clientes leales. Miembros de la comunidad dijeron que ellos vuelven cada vez porque les gusta apoyar a las empresas locales, buscando a través de bastidores de ropa para los grandes negocios, y que las tiendas locales no son como las grandes cadenas de tiendas. Mientras que la venta requiere la planificación para el comité de la Cámara y los comerciantes, la adquisición de los permisos necesarios, y en ocasiones la capacidad de adaptarse a los cambios de tiempo, lluvia o sol, la venta continúa. Animamos a los empresarios a participar en la planificación del próximo Sidewalk Sale-el 10 a el 12 de octubre- y nos gustaría escuchar sus ideas para atraer a más personas al evento.

Mezclador de Negocio en Sacred Heart

El 5 de junio, representantes de más de 75 empresas asistieron, se conectaron, y disfrutaron de la comida y bebidas en el mezclador de negocio en el Sacred Heart (SH) promoviendo el tema “La Asociación de Negocios en la Educación.” María Denis, de Alcance Comunitario del SH High School (SHHS), John Menchaca, Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Lincoln Heights, y Raymond Saborío, director de SHHS hicieron breves presentaciones. La música suave fue proporcionado por la banda dirigido por el Director Atlético y el maestro de Biología, Greg Nakashima. Amigos charlaban, la gente interactuaba con los nuevos conocidos, y numerosos premios, incluyendo teléfonos celulares, herramientas y certificados de restaurantes se sortearon.

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Angelica Campos

Angelica Campos is a local State Farm Insurance Company Agent . Born in Chinatown, Angelica grew up in El Sereno and attended All Saints Grammar School, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School and obtained her Business Degree from California State University at Los Angeles. She is married to Emilio Campos and together they have two children, Victoria and Alexander. Angelica has been with State Farm for 28 years. Angelica made a conscious decision to base her small business in the area where she grew up. She felt strongly that the people of El Sereno and Lincoln Heights not only deserved to insure their autos, homes and lives with the best insurance company in the United States, but that her clients would be wellserved by a fellow community member who understands their insurance needs. A proud Lincoln Heights business owner, Angelica employs four fill-time staff members, each fully licensed to handle your insurance needs. Angelica also contributes to her community by serving on the governing boards of the Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce and Sacred Heart High School, and on the Community Leadership Council at White Memorial Hospital. She supports, and/or participates in many community events such as the El Sereno 4th of July Parade, Hollenbeck Police Department events such as the Steve Gajda Annual Golf Tournament and the annual run for the Special Olympics, and Health Fairs at White Memorial Hospital. Angelica and her staff invite you to visit their Lincoln Heights office for a free auto, home, life and health insurance quote. They are ready to help with all of your insurance needs. Angelica Campos, State Farm Insurance Companies. 2807 N Broadway, Los Angeles ph: 323 222 9966

New 711 on Mission

Indu Sidhu recently opened a new 711 location on Mission. After his father died when he was 12 years old, he grew up n Bakersfield with his grandparents. After high school he moved to the San Fernando Valley and diligently worked for his family overseeing four of their 711 locations. When an opportunity arose in Lincoln Heights, Indu felt it was his time to get his very own store. He said “I felt Lincoln Heights was the best location for me because there was a lot of potential consumers in the area as it is surrounded by parks schools and f a c t o r i e s . ” As a community minded business owner, Sidhu said “I like to give back and I’m grateful for what the community has given back to me. I hire employees from the surrounding neighborhood. Our bilingual Spanish speaking employees live within a mile of the store” Regarding the benefits of 711 to the community, he said “We are basically a one stop shop. If you’re in a hurry this is the best place to stop because we probably have what you need. The average customer is in and out in a few short minutes and we provide a service for our customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

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Angelica Campos

Angelica Campos es una agente local de State Farm Insurance Company. Nacida en Chinatown, Angelica creció en El Sereno y asistió a All Saints Grammar School, Sacred Heart High School y obtuvo su título en negocios n Cal State LA. Está casada con Emilio Campos y juntos tienen dos hijos, Victoria y Alexander. Angélica ha estado con State Farm durante 28 años. Angélica tomó la decisión consciente de basar su pequeño negocio en el área donde ella creció. Ella creía firmemente que el pueblo de El Sereno y Lincoln Heights no sólo merecían asegurar sus automóviles, viviendas y sus vidas con la mejor compañía de seguros en los Estados Unidos, pero que sus clientes estarían bien servidos por un miembro de la comunidad que entiende sus necesidades de seguros. Un empresaria orgullosa en Lincoln Heights, Angelica emplea a cuatro personas , cada uno con todas las licencias de manejar sus necesidades de seguro. Angélica también contribuye a su comunidad sirviendo en las juntas directivas de la Cámara de Comercio de Lincoln Heights y de Sacred Heart High, y en el Consejo de Liderazgo de la Comunidad en el White Memorial Hospital. Ella apoya y / o participa en muchos eventos de la comunidad, tales como el desfile 4 de julio en El Sereno, eventos del Departamento de Policía de Hollenbeck como el Torneo Anual de Golf Steve Gajda y la carrera anual de las Olimpiadas Especiales, y Ferias de la Salud en White Memorial Hospital. Angelica y su equipo le invitan a visitar su oficina de Lincoln Heights para una cotización de auto, hogar, vida y seguro de salud gratuito. Están listos para ayudarle con todas sus necesidades de seguros. Angelica Campos, State Farm Insurance Companies. 2807 N Broadway, Los Angeles ph: 323 222 9966

El Sereno Loses Ambitious Eatery

If you didn’t sample the chow at the small but mighty Tikal Cocina Maya in El Sereno, Northeast LA’s best source of fine Guatemalan fare, you’ve apparently missed your chance. The restaurant has closed its doors as of July 31, having lost their lease in the wake of a property sale. According to a farewell message posted to Tikal’s website, the new owners of 4838 Huntington Drive have “different business perspectives (not restaurant).” This begs the question, if not a restaurant or coffee shop, what might be coming to this commercial site? Dollar Store? Smalllot infill development? Eyes open El Sereno!

Indu Abre Un Nuevo 711

Indu Sidhu abrió recientemente una nueva

ubicación 711 en la calle Mission. Después de que su padre murió cuando él tenía 12 años, se crió n Bakersfield con sus abuelos. Después de la secundaria se mudó al Valle de

San Fernando y diligentemente trabajó para

su familia hasta supervisar cuatro ubicaciones de 711. Cuando surgió una oportunidad en

Lincoln Heights, Indu sintió que era su tiempo para llegar a su propia tienda. Él dijo: “Me

sentí Lincoln Heights era el mejor lugar para

mí porque había una gran cantidad de consumidores potenciales en la zona, ya que está rodeado de parques escuelas y fábricas.”

Como propietario de un negocio de mentali-

dad de una comunidad, Sidhu dijo: “Me gusta

regresar y estoy agradecido por lo que la co-

munidad ha dado a mí. Contrato a los emplea-

dos de la vecindad circundante. Nuestros

empleados bilingües de habla hispana viven a

una milla de la tienda “

En cuanto a los beneficios de la 711 a la co-

munidad, dijo: “Somos básicamente una ven-

tanilla única. Si estás en un apuro este es el

mejor lugar porque es probable que tenemos

lo que usted necesita. El cliente entra y sale

en unos pocos minutos y proporcionamos un

servicio para nuestros clientes las 24 horas

del día, siete días a la semana.”

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ment, approximately 25 stakeholders voiced concerns over the height of the project, the impacts of increased density on the immediate community, and the needless introduction of a small lot development in an area of El Sereno beloved for its remarkable historic character. In response, the Committee passed a motion in opposition to the development proposal and recommended the Board write a community impact statement in support of the HPOZ.

Park. En una reunión especial del Comité de Uso de Tierra del Consejo Vecinal LA32 para escuchar los comentarios del público, unos 25 interesados expresaron su preocupación por la altura del proyecto, los impactos del aumento de la densidad en la comunidad inmediata, y la introducción innecesaria de un desarrollo pequeño lote en un área de El Sereno amados por su carácter histórico notable. En respuesta, el Comité aprobó una moción en contra de la propuesta de desarrollo y recomendó la Junta escribir una declaración de impacto en la comunidad en apoyo de la HPOZ.

Marleen Fonseca

Marleen Fonseca

LA32NC President

La Presidenta de LA32NC

After two General Board meetings and one Special Meeting, LA32 Neighborhood Council (NC) has gained progress towards regaining access to the $37,000 our Community deserves. The July 16th Board retreat was one of the final steps to remove the restriction on NC funds. Five of the ten committees have been appointed; the remaining five will be appointed by the August meeting. Scheduled on the upcoming agenda is the development of goals that each committee will strive to meet. If implemented (approved by vote), the goals and their progress will be reported to the community regularly.I urge neighbors and stakeholders to participate in our General Board meetings on voice ideas for events and / or projects that you feel are interesting or necessary at these

Después de dos reuniones de la Junta General y de una reunión especial, el Consejo Vecinal (NC) LA32 ha progresado hacia la recuperación de acceso al $ 37,000 nuestra comunidad merece. El retiro del NC el 16 de julio fue uno de los últimos pasos para eliminar la restricción de fondos. Cinco de las diez comisiones han sido nombrados; los cinco restantes serán nombrados en la reunión de agosto. Programado en el próximo agenda es el desarrollo de las metas que cada comite se esforzará por cumplir. Si se implementa (aprobado por el voto), los objetivos y su progreso de cada comité se informará a la comunidad con regularidad. Insto a los vecinos y las partes interesadas a participar en nuestras reuniones de la Junta General Debe expresar ideas para eventos y / o proyectos que cree que son interesantes o nece-

meetings. Committees make the recommendations to the Board, and if approved by vote, these activities and projects can be planned and/or funded by your NC. In addition, important matters that can affect our neighborhoods need your voice at City Hall, City Departments, etc. Your NC will voice opinions based on your input. General Board meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center at 6pm. Visit our website (la32nc.org) for further details and we anticipate meeting you at an upcoming meeting.

New VP for LA32 NC

Recently elected LA-32 Neighborhood Council Vice President, Attorney Kaprisha LaFaye CresselVallecillo grew up in Compton, California and is proud to serve her communiy. Ms. Vallecillo, who witnessed the devastating effects of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, knows how detrimental it can been when a community feels justice has not been served. As a result, she works to ensure her community will have effective representation and access to the legal system. Ms. Vallecillo graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts

sarios en estas reuniones. Comités hacen las recomendaciones a la Junta, y si son aprobados por voto, estas actividades y proyectos pueden ser planificadas y / o financiados por el NC. Además, las cuestiones importantes que pueden afectar a nuestros barrios necesitan su voz en el Ayuntamiento, los Departamentos de la Ciudad, etc . Su NC será la voz de opiniones basadas en su entrada. Reuniones de la Junta General, se llevan a cabo cada primer miércoles de cada mes en el Centro de Mayores a las 6pm. Visite nuestro sitio web (la32nc.org) para más detalles y anticipamos conocerlo en una próxima reunión.

degree in Sociology Inequality; Law and Society from Cornell University, and also received a Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Government, Policy, and Politics from Cornell. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California. While attending USC Law, Ms. Vallecillo participated in the Employer Legal Advice Clinic

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Beneficial Improvement Recycling

Beneficial Improvement Recycling By Anthony Manzano, Rose Hills Review We should institute a positive recycling program that generates revenue for our public parks. Such a “Beneficial Improvement Recycling Program” would work easily. Locked blue containers placed in parks would be emptied at the end of each weekend by volunteers who would redeem the recyclables and return the proceeds to the park director as a monetary donation for use on-site. Local recreation centers would benefit while scavenging from public properties would be restricted. As the City’s container labels state: "This container and its contents are the property of the City of Los Angeles. Scavenging activities are prohibited per SEC. 66.28 of L.A.M.C. Violators are subject to prosecution or six months in jail and/or $500 fine." The intent is not to criminalize individuals, but to provide for community needs. Currently, neighbors remove plastics and aluminum from receptacles while the parks receive nothing and are

and was the Western Regional Champion, Western Regional Best Brief, and National Quarterfinalist in the nationally renowned Frederick Douglas Moot Court Competition. After completing law school, Ms. Vallecillo opened her own firm, Family Matters Legal and Mediation Center, and has been practicing law for three years. More information can be found at www.familymatterslegal.com Ms. Vallecillo would not have the determination to pursue justice and legal equity without the love and support of her family and friends. She truly appreciates the constant motivation and encouragement of her husband Daniel (married 9 years) and children Joy (7) and Isabella (3).

forced to seek donations for holiday events such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. If implemented, this program could bring at least $50 a weekend, $200 a month, and over $2000 a year.

Reciclaje de Mejoramiento Beneficioso

Reciclaje de Mejoramiento Beneficioso Por Anthony Manzano, Comentario Rose Hills Deberíamos instituir un programa de reciclaje positivo que genera ingresos para nuestros parques públicos. Tal "Programa de Reciclaje de Mejoramiento Beneficioso" funcionaría fácilmente. Contenedores azules colocados en los parques se vaciaran al final de cada fin de semana por los voluntarios que redimirían a los reciclables y devolverían las ganancias al director(a) del parque como una donación monetaria para el uso en el sitio. Centros recreativos locales se beneficiarían y la recolección en las propiedades públicas se limitaría. Como dicen las etiquetas de la Ciudad: "Este contenedor y su contenido son propiedad de la Ciudad de Los Angeles. Actividades de recolecion están prohibidas por SEC 66.28 de LAMC. Los infractores están sujetos a enjuiciamiento o seis meses de cárcel y / o multa de $ 500." La intención no es criminalizar a los individuos, sino para satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad. Actualmente, los vecinos quitan los plásticos y el aluminio de los recipientes mientras que los parques reciben nada y se ven obligados a buscar donaciones para eventos festivos como Halloween, Dia de Gracias, Navidad y Pascua. Si se implementa, este programa podría traer por lo menos $ 50 por semana, $ 200 por mes, y más de $ 2000 por año.

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Lincoln Heights Planning and Land Use

By Sevin Riley Lincoln Heights is a community on the cusp. After years of decline, it is beginning to turn around as people tire of sitting in gridlocked traffic. Millennials appreciate the area’s transit connections, charming old housing, the Broadway commercial corridor and the hillside topography. The Planning Committee of the Neighborhood Council carefully examines every project that comes into our community

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La Planificación y Uso de la Tierra en Lincoln Heights

Lincoln Heights es una comunidad en la cúspide.

Después de años de decadencia, está comen-

zando a a cambiar ya la gente se ha cansado de sentarse en el tráfico paralizado.

Mileniales

aprecian las conexiones de la zona de tránsito,

la encantadora vivienda antigua, el corredor comercial de Broadway y la topografía ladera. El

Comité de Planificación de la Junta Vecinal examina cuidadosamente cada proyecto que entra

en nuestra comunidad, con la vista en el futuro. ¿Será el aburguesamiento clásico, con gente

mudandose al area a establecer negocios, reno-

var los edificios y trayer nueva construcción,

with an eye to the future. Will it be classic gentrification, with people moving in to establish businesses, renovate buildings and bring new construction all while driving long-time residents out, or will we be able to actively participate in the revitalization which will almost certainly happen in the next ten years? Past projects the Council has studied include the Northeast Hillside Ordinance, the 7-11 on Eastlake, the Alliance School construction, several USC projects, the proposed medical office building at 3303 N Broadway and the proposed house construction on Thomas. Recent subjects of discussion include the Lincoln Park Pool, sidewalks and lighting; window displays on Broadway; predatory towing by G1 Towing; Forever 21’s proposed parking structure on Mission; the Entrepreneurial Fair; and a branding campaign based on the old Ostrich Farm on Mission Road. All Land Use meetings are open to the public and are held at Aztecs Rising, 3516 N Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Sevin Riley is Chair of the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee

mientras que se expulsa a los residentes de

largo plazo, o vamos a ser capaces de participar

activamente en la revitalización que es casi seguro que sucederá en los próximos diez años?

Los proyectos anteriores que el Consejo ha es-

tudiado incluyen el Hillside Ordenanza Noreste, el 7-11 en Eastlake, la construcción de la Escuela

Alliance, varios proyectos de USC, el propuesto

edificio de consultorios médicos en 3303 N

Broadway y la propuesta de construcción de viviendas en la calle Thomas. Temas recientes de

discusión incluyen el Lincoln Park Pool, aceras

e iluminación; muestras en ventanas en Broadway; la remolcacion depredador por G1 remol-

que; la estacionamiento propuesto por Forever 21 en la Misión; la Feria Empresarial; y una cam-

paña de marca basado en la vieja granja de

avestruces en Mission Road. Todas las reuniones de Uso de la Tierra están abiertas al público

y se celebran en Aztecas Rising, 3516 N Broadway, a las 6:30 pm el segundo miércoles de cada

mes. Sevin Riley es Presidenta del Comité de

Uso de la Tierra Consejo Vecinal de Lincoln Heights

Grifols Invests in the Future

Willie Zuniga is the current President of Grifols Biologicals Inc., a global healthcare company producing life-saving plasma medicines, diagnostic systems and hospital pharmacy products. Grifols and employs more than 850 people at its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in El Sereno. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Willie attended both Wilson High School and CSULA. In 1979, he entered the plasma industry as an entry-level Process Operator for Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, which was later acquired by Grifols. Because of his leadership abilities, Willie quickly climbed the corporate ladder to his current position. Aside from his professional work in the pharma industry, Willie has served on the City of Los Angeles’ Workforce Investment Board, developing and implementing strategic training initiatives to promote jobs to Angelinos. Willie currently serves on five industry alliance boards connected with the LA Trade Technical College, Los Angeles Valley College and Cerritos College, advising on curriculum to promote job training in the bioscience and process sectors. These programs prepare individuals for the pharmaceutical industry as well as for manufacturing jobs in the refinery, waste water, and sanitation industries. Willie

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notes, “I call upon our business leaders to become more involved and ensure that we are supporting the amazing talent that we have in our local community.” Recently, he joined efforts to back the GO East Los Angeles initiative to increase college awareness, preparation, and access with a guaranteed pathway to college completion. As part of his ongoing efforts to encourage students to pursue college education and career opportunities, Willie has connected Grifols to his alma mater Wilson High School, in El Sereno, supporting the school’s College Feria which exposes 450 students to college options nationwide. Annually, he awards the Grifols’ Scholarships to two deserving Wilson seniors pursuing careers in the sciences with the intent of making a difference in their community. Under Willie’s leadership, Grifols actively supports numerous life-changing programs led by organizations benefiting our area, including: The Trust for Public Land and the building of the El Sereno Arroyo Playground, the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, Girls Today Women Tomorrow, El Nido Family Center, CASA of Los Angeles and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Grifols’ local community outreach, education and workforce development efforts have positively affected many families and students. Today, Willie continues to guide Grifols’ efforts to be a collaborative corporate citizen and community partner.

Thrift Store’s 45-year-Anniversary in Lincoln Heights By Chris Sariego The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 210 North Avenue 21 in Lincoln Heights celebrates 45 years at its location in 2014 - a former paint factory. Employee Alfonso Topete has been on site exactly just as long, since he immigrated from Mexico. He remembers when the store was housed in the yellow, former factory building next door at 200 N. San Fernando Road, now upscale condos. “The first floor was the store,” said Topete. “In the furniture section there were no tags on anything. You would just say, ‘How much is this?’ And they’d say, ‘Well, how about this much?’” In the late 1970s the thrift store moved to Avenue 21, the former factory’s warehouse and shipping area. If you look closely at the front of the current thrift store, you can see it was once a loading dock. Many store employees such as Topete, have strong generational ties to the neighborhood, as do many of the

store’s customers. “We sell 75% more than before,” said Topete. “There are a lot more customers and new faces now.” Consider becoming a shopper at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The proceeds of your purchase will help the impoverished and homeless in our area. For more information watch the “More Than a Thrift Store” video at www.svdpla.org.

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No Drones in LA

By Michael McGuire RPLAC member AD-51 Earlier this year, it was announced that LAPD accepted two Draganfly x-6 surveillance drones as a gift from the City of Seattle. They are currently in the possession of an undisclosed federal agency, pending LA police commission review of future deployment in our city. Seattle police shelved the UAV plan after privacy right advocates voiced unwavering objection to their use in Seattle. With that knowledge citizens in LA should ask, why were we not given the chance to comment on deployment prior to our city accepting the drones in the first place?

Fight for State Ban on Plastic Bags

by Hector Huezo Eastside neighborhoods have joined the campaign to ban the plastic carry-out bags that pollute our yards, parks, and rivers. Fifteen communities have adopted resolutions supporting SB270, the bill which creates an incentive for shoppers to use reusable bags. If successful, the bill would lift a cost burden from consumers, who are taxed multiple times

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and can be deadly. The Centers for Disease Control have declared diesel exhaust a carcinogen and the American Cancer Society has documented the many risks to humans from exposure to diesel exhaust. The time to speak out is now. While the Glendale comment period on the dump expansion ended August 31, the East Area Progressive Democratic club is determined to show that dangerous air pollution is NOT “unavoidable.” Working together, we can stop it. Join EAPD in making our communities’ voice heard. Hans Johnson is president of the East Area Progressive Democrats, at http://eapd.la. The club supports environmental protection, waste reduction, and recycling and opposes environmental health threats.

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Many believe LAPD will attempt to convince city residents that use will be restricted to specific purposes. If there are strong objections the police department may argue that warrants will be obtained prior to any use during criminal investigations. The employ of UAV technology is in itself not the objection. The danger is the potential for ‘mission creep’ or the gradual expansion of use far beyond initial intent, raising real 4th amendment concerns. At that

point it will be too late to do anything about it. LAPD currently utilizes the iwatch program, a snitch operation commonly known as “see something, say something”. Suspicious activity reporting (SAR procedure) is also employed. Are many of us aware of surveillance technologies known as trapwire, and stingray? Maybe not but these are tools used by LAPD to gather personal digital and voice information. License plate readers used by the LAPD are becoming more widely known and questions on these readers are now being raised by citizens. The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for introducing these efforts

for plastic bags. Less than three percent of plastic bags are recycled. More than 14 billion bags go into California’s waste stream each year. They get caught in storm drains and waste processing machines. In nature, cast-off plastic bags do not biodegrade. Millions reach the ocean. Fish, and other creatures eat the material, thereby routing it directly into our food chain. Local neighborhoods pay in many ways for the polluting

bags. Hidden fees for the bags themselves hit consumers at grocery stores, estimated by LA County Public Works at about $20 per person, per year; local governments pay nearly $500 million maintaining the resources required to collect and divert plastic bags from our neighborhoods, streets, storm gutters, and rivers according to the Natural Resources Defense Council; and the

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and the use of drone surveillance, in our cities. All to fight the contrived global war on terror. Data collection is uploaded to more than 80 fusion centers, shared by federal, state, and local law enforcement, and kept on file for a decade of more. The largest of these data centers is right here in LA County in the city of Norwalk. While we are not kept any safer, our cities are turning into a militarized police state. Individuals and elected citizen groups should prepare position statements and question police management on the use of these intrusive programs. It will become clear that the consideration of drone surveillance is not in best interest of we the people. The Stop LAPD Spying Coalition holds

monthly meetings in an attempt to de-

rail this disturbing potential future, The next meeting will be held on August

blight created by persistent plastic debris in our public rights of way degrades the appearance of many public areas SB 270 needs your support. The bill has passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and is now in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, chaired by Mike Gatto, Assemblymember Gatto holds the key to this bill and needs to hear your opinion. Please call him at: ph 818-558-3043, ph 916319-2043. Urge him to

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Studies have shown that adolescents’ achievement is directly related to the level of expectations that their parents have for them. Help your child set short and long range, realistic goals and help them work towards them consistently. The learning process starts at home. Don’t expect that all you have to do is send them off to school. You’re the parent, you’re the adult, teach your child to have strong and positive values. Model respect, responsibility, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, and a concern for others. Help them to be organized, teach them how to be consistent and persistent.

Parents should let their child know that they expect them to develop specific habits and skills that will help them succeed in school and in life: writing down homework assignments, doing their homework every day, arriving at school and to each class on time, and to have appropriate school supplies.

Keep in mind that we communicate our expectations of failure, mediocrity and success in various ways: verbally, body language, observation, and by example. Develop a positive attitude within your child so that they will learn to expect that they can and will succeed. Encourage your child to challenge themselves and praise them often, when it is deserved. Talk to them about what they are working on and how they are doing academically, socially, and emotionally. Let them know that positive habits can make their life easier and better. Take time to review your child’s achievements, display them when possible and keep them for posterity. A scrapbook or large plastic bins to keep their awards, art, and examples of work, shows them that you are proud of them. Having our children become successful is one of the most rewarding and challenging tasks in the life of a parent.

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Los estudios han demostrado que el rendimiento de los adolescentes está directamente relacionado con el nivel de expectativas que sus padres tienen para ellos. Ayude a su hijo a establecer metas realistas a corto y largo alcance, y ayudales a trabajar hacia ellos constantemente. El proceso de aprendizaje comienza en casa. No pienses que todo lo que tienes que hacer es enviarlos a la escuela. Ud. es el padre, usted es el adulto, enseñe a su hijo a tener valores fuertes y positivos. Modela respeto, responsabilidad, confiabilidad, honestidad, honradez, y una preocupación por los demás. Ayúdales a ser organizados, enseñales a ser constante y persistente. Los padres deben de informar a sus hijos que exigen que puedan desarrollar hábitos y habilidades específicas que le ayudarán a tener éxito en la escuela y en la vida: escribir las tareas en una agenda, hacer la tarea todos los días, al llegar a la escuela y para cada clase a tiempo, y tener los útiles escolares apropiados. Ten en cuenta que nos comunicamos nuestras expectativas de fracaso, la mediocridad y el éxito de varias formas: verbal, el lenguaje corporal, la observación y el ejemplo. Desarrolle una actitud positiva en su hijo para que puedan aprender a compremeterse tener éxito. Anime a su hijo a desafiarse a sí mismos, y complementle a menudo, cuando se merece. Hable con ellos acerca de lo que ellos están trabajando y cómo lo están académicamente, social y emocionalmente. Hágales saber que los hábitos positivos pueden hacer su vida más fácil y mejor. Tómese el tiempo para revisar los logros de su hijo, muestralos cuando sea posible y guardalos para la posteridad. Un libro de recuerdos o contenedores de plástico para mantener a sus premios, el arte y ejemplos del trabajo, les demuestra que usted está orgulloso de ellos. Ayudando a nuestros hijos a tener éxito es una de las tareas más gratificantes y desafiantes en la vida de un padre.

Vergara Case’s Real Motive

By El Gabacho On June 10th,Judge Treu cited research on "teacher quality and effectiveness" in the Vergara v. California case and ruled three areas of state statutes unconstitutional: 1) teacher permanent employment status, 2) teacher dismissal procedures, and 3) teacher layoff by seniority. The real motive of the case is to cut t h e budget by attacking tenured teachers at the top of the salary scale. Students’ right to an education has nothing to do with why teacher tenure and seniority are under attack. Corporate interests behind this lawsuit want to destroy a professional teaching force solely for the motive of profit to more hedge fund run charters. If "teacher quality and effectiveness" and the best education for students were really the issues, ensuring an environment of reasonable discipline, while eliminating social promotion would have been implemented long ago. Many students enter behind and are never brought up to grade-level. Clearly this is the recipe for the disaster, which has nothing to do with teacher seniority. Unfortunately, many teachers who insist on excellence, have been systematically targeted over the last 5 years, have sat in teacher jail brought up on fabricated charges, and have been removed or forced into early retirement.The Vergara case purposefully ignores that Average Daily Attendance (ADA) payments from the state are more valued than whether or not students achieve. It also ignores the high drop-out rate. What is the cost of many new teachers quitting LAUSD within their first 5 years of teaching? Why are they quitting? If the students were really the concern in Vergara, wouldn't those financing it try to find out why so many initially dedicated teachers leave the profession?

This scam would not be possible without the complicity of the media, owned by the same players trying to privatize public education. Charitable trusts like Eli Broad, Bill Gates, and the Waltons even control NPR to the point where NPR will report nothing to contradict what Diane Ravitch calls "the dominant narrative of bad teachers and great charters.” What is ultimately at stake is allowing the public school budget to go for "charter administration costs," while allowing the further dumbing down of our future citizens.

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Motivo real del caso Vergara

Por El Gabacho El 10 de junio, el juez Treu citó investigaciónes sobre "la calidad y la eficacia de los maestros" en el caso Vergara v California y declaró inconstitucional tres áreas de las leyes estatales 1) la categoría de empleo permanente de maestros, 2) los procedimientos del despido del profesor, y 3) el despido maestro por antigüedad. El verdadero motivo del caso es recortar el presupuesto por medio de atacar a maestros permanentes en la parte superior de la escala salarial. El derecho de los alumnos a la educación no tiene nada que ver con la razón los profesores titulares y antigüedad están bajo ataque. Los intereses empresariales detrás de esta demanda quieren destruir un cuerpo docente profesional con el único motivo de obtener ganarcias para las escuelas charter.

Si la "calidad y la eficacia de los maestros" y la mejor educación para los estudiantes eran realmente los asuntos, garantizando un ambiente de disciplina razonable, y la eliminación de la promoción social se habia implementado desde hace mucho tiempo. Muchos estudiantes entran detrás el nival académico de su grado y nunca avanzan hasta su nivel. Es evidente que esta es la receta para el desastre, que no tiene nada que ver con la antigüedad del profesorado. Por desgracia, muchos profesores que insisten en la excelencia, se han eligido como blanco sistematicamente en los últimos 5 años, se han sentado en la cárcel de maestros criado por cargos falsos, y se han eliminado o sidos forzados a la jubilación anticipada.

El caso Vergara ignora deliberadamente que los pagos del Promedio de Asistencia Diaria (ADA) por parte del Estado son más valorados que lo rendiemiento academico. Ignora la elevada tasa de abandono escolar.

¿Cuál es el costo de muchos nuevos maestros abandonan LAUSD en sus primeros 5 años de la enseñanza? ¿Por qué están dejando de ensenar? Si los estudiantes eran realmente la preocupación, ¿Por qué los que financiaron el caso no tratan de averiguar por qué tantos maestros inicialmente dedicados abandonan la profesión.

Este fraude no sería posible sin la complicidad de los medios de comunicación, propiedad de los mismos jugadores que tratan de privatizar la educación pública. Las fundaciones de beneficencia como Eli Broad, Bill Gates, y los Walton incluso controlan NPR hasta el punto en NPR no contradiga lo que Diane Ravitch llama "la narrativa dominante de los malos maestros y grandes cartas." Lo que, en última instancia está en juego es permitir que el presupuesto público de la escuela vaya a "costos de administración charter", al tiempo que permite un mayor embrutecimiento de nuestros futuros ciudadanos.

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El Sereno’s 55th Independence Ascot Hills Improvements Day Parade & Fireworks Show Underway By Ray Rios

On Saturday June 28th the El Sereno Bicentennial Committee together with the CD14 office, hosted the 55th Annual Independence Day Parade and 7th Annual Fireworks show and concert in El Sereno.

The annual parade is a showcase for the accomplishments and talents of local community groups and a great source of pride for El Sereno..

By Jerry Schneider photo credits: kcet.org Following are the improvements underway at Ascot Hills Nature Park: Outdoor Classroom and Amphitheater Shade Canopy: Funded with $165K remaining Prop K Park Bond funds, the outdoor classroom will be six concrete picnic tables and four shade canopies set on the perimeter of area in front of the stone amphitheater. A large shade canopy will also be added over the amphitheater. Completion: August.

The celebration continued at El Sereno Park where an estimated 3,000 residents came out to enjoy the special evening, kicked off the 7th Annual Fireworks and Concert event. Food was available from fundraising community groups, while other groups hosted information booths to share community resources.

Positive and successful events like this don’t happen overnight. They are the result of months of planning by many people. Many thanks to the dedicated members of the El Sereno Bicentennial Committee who worked closely with the CD 14 staff to bring the com- Highland Park American Legion Post #206 Community of El Sereno a memorable and special mander David Bloom was honored on June 25 as Veteran of the Year for California Assembly District day.

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51 at a luncheon event at the State Capitol. Born at Kaiser Hospital on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood in 1969, Mr. Bloom was raised in Northeast Los Angeles and attended Latona Avenue Elementary, Area 7 Alternative, Nightingale, Mount Gleason, and Luther Burbank Junior High Schools. He attended both Lincoln High school and Highland Park’s Franklin High School. Bloom enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1990, served stateside during Operation Desert Storm, and left the Marines in 1996. He graduated CSULA in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Bloom enlisted in the Army Reserve on March 31, 2003. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Civil Affairs Sergeant in southwest Baghdad from 2005 to 2006. Bloom joined the volunteers of American Legion Post 206 in Highland Park in 1999 and was elected

along the eastern slopes of the park and along the stream. The native species should survive on seasonal rains once established. More than one quarter are Oaks, other natives include Toyon, Laurel Sumac Buckeye, Sugarbush, Elderberry, White Alder, Western Sycamore, and Fremont Cottonwood. Demonstration Rain Garden: In front of the amphitheater, near the new outdoor

classroom, a demonstration garden is being installed by NET under a grant of $100k by the state CalFire Agency. The Rain Garden will collect and naturally filter seasonal stormwater. Any water not absorbed by plants in the garden will move through the ground to recharge area groundwater basins. The design will include native plants and trees that provide food and shelter for many animals and birds. Construction will take 3 months. Habitat Restoration and Greening Project: NET has been awarded a grant of nearly $1M by the CA Natural Resources Agency to restore native habitat throughout the park. The project will include re-establishment of native plants: Southern Oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, native grasslands, and riparian habitat. Starting this fall the design and permitting may take up to nine months, and implementation an additional year. Other Miscellaneous Improvements: The Recreation and Parks Dept. has repaired the wooden gates of the main park entry. Steel guard gates have been added to enhance park security. A proposal for a Children’s Nature Garden as an area for pre-school youth to play and experience nature is in the preliminary design process. The funding may be sourced from the next round of Proposition K bonds funding scheduled for July 2015.

Post Commander in 2004. He has served as Post 206 Commander for eight of the past nine years; the exception being the year he served in Iraq. “I am extremely honored by the recognition” Bloom says. “I spoke with Assemblymember Gomez literally in the Capitol elevator about developing legislation that would make it a hate crime to target veterans and service members for crimes.” The result? “He seems extremely interested in reaching out to the veteran

the pouring rain, and playing a spontaneous game of duckduck-goose on the lawn at Mount Vernon. Our deepest thanks to the community whose support made this trip possible. http://sacredheartdcadventure.blogspot.com

Planting 400 Native Trees: With $100K in Prop A park bonds allocated by Supervisor Molina and trees from the Million Trees LA program, North East Trees (NET) has planted 400 native trees

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The adventure was a grand success! The students’ exploration of our nation’s capital and its history through experiential learning was extremely rewarding for me, as a teacher, to witness. The best moments were the little ones: watching my students play with the strange bugs at the Natural History Museum, observing them walk silently through the Museum of Holocaust reading every item closely wanting to miss nothing, the Jefferson Memorial in

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In 2005 Juan Quintero, a lifelong resident of Montecito/Lincoln heights and a Sacred Heart parishioner, was diagnosed with ALS, a disease that degenerates nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord leading to muscle paralysis. The disease affects 2 in 100,000 people worldwide according to research at John Hopkins University. Approximately 20,000 to 30,000 people in the US are living with ALS. It is a complex disease and although the medical facts are important in understanding Juan’s affliction they distract from what is truly an inspirational local story. Fittingly, Juan’s brother, film director Ernesto Quintero, produced a film about his brother’s experience, an emotional ride on many levels. A Sacred Journey is a story about a life marked by illness but also by extraordinary love of family and community, the local Sacred Heart community in particular. Intense and uplifting in equal parts, the film assembles in fine detail the stages of a life gradually limited by disease and the story is layered with a host of emotions, the strongest: hopelessness. There’s Juan’s initial heartbreak at learning of his condition in medical terms, and his family’s anguish in coming to terms with little hope of a cure or treatment options, and no promising medical breakthroughs. But, the story pushes beyond this sadness and explores breakthroughs of a different kind in the stirrings of warmth, strength, and joy that only hope and love can make possible amid such pain. Juan’s struggle through illness has transformed, for the better, the people who care for him and know of him. He is amazingly alert and in good spirits despite not having mobility and being unable to speak. Much of his story takes place in Lincoln Heights where a mural in honor of Juan and his appreciation for the community, can now be

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Ernesto Quintero’s production is part of an ongoing project to promote awareness of the medical realities of ALS but, more important, it communicates Juan’s most significant roles in life thus far, those of a great, involved father, brother, son, and friend. Ernesto is energized by filmmaking and in particular ALS research and awareness. He is currently raising funds to finish his project and expand its viewership.

To learn more about the project and about ALS, please visit asacredjourneyfilm.com.

Sacred Heart Runners Compete in College By Frank Vargas, SHHS Coach

Ashley Salazar and Jackie Vargas are successful runners from Sacred Heart Catholic all-girls college prep school in Lincoln Heights who will compete in college next year. The local school has seen many of its graduates run in College, including Ashley Flores at Whittier College, twins Sabrina and Regina Lopez at Oregon State and Lori Lopez at Cal Poly SLO. All were CIF and State cross country or track champions.

Times were difficult for Salazar after her father passed away last year. She dedicated the season to him and her teammates became her extended family. Everyone wore shirts emblazoned with angel wings and “Sab Lives” to show support. Salazar said, after the State Championships, “My father was with us the whole season. I felt him through the finish line at Finals.”

Since 7th grade, runner Jackie Vargas has experienced pain whenever she eats. Diagnosed with a slow stomach which puts pressure on internal organs as it bulges out, Vargas calls it ‘The Monster’ “because it growls.” With or without The Monster, Vargas excels at running fast and was in the championships all four years. She helped set the 4x400m relay school record, then long jump, and so on until the 6th record in her final race. She refuses to allow digestive pains and asthma stop her.

Recruited to Colorado State University, Pueblo, Salazar is ready and says, “I have faith in myself, and an angel looking over my shoulder.” The Track coach from St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota convinced Vargas to join their team. She is looking forward to the future and says, “I’m already thinking of which records I will try to break.”

These ladies can deal with adversity and have family and friends cheering for them as they run headlong toward their futures.

Youth Sports at El Sereno Park

Alex Juarez and the Mako Sharks

Shawn and the Pee Wee Raptors

Rana Noa teaches youth tennis lessons

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Louis Santillan 1935-2014

Louis H. Santillan was born February 19, 1935 in the Chavez Ravine community of Los Angeles. He is founder of the group, Los Desterrados, (The Uprooted). As president of the group for over 28 years, Santillan gathered the former residents of the Chavez Ravine for an annual picnic in an effort to maintain the sense of community among those displaced in the 1950s by the construction of Dodger Stadium. Santillan was a resident El Sereno where, in the 1970s, he served as president of many organizations including the El Sereno Action Committee, El Sereno Optimists, El Sereno Coordinating Council, and the El Sereno Chamber of Commerce. He was named Honorary Mayor of El Sereno by the Bicentennial Committee for two consecutive years in 1974 and 1975. He served as a field deputy for the 14th Council District Office for former Councilmember Art K. Snyder from 1977 to 1978 and for former Councilmember Richard Alatorre in 1985 and again from 1995 to 1996. From 1979 to 1982, he was a field representative for former Senator Alex P. Garcia, whose district included the El Sereno community. Lou Santillan passed away on June 20, 2014. He was a widower, married to Elodia, survived by Louie Jr., Susan Stiles, Edward Santillan (also Honorary Mayor of El Sereno from 2009 to 2012), and John Santillan, four grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, and a community grateful for and inspired by his devoted leadership.

Bettina Gaxiola Serrato 1927-2014

Bettina Gaxiola Serrato died in Los Angeles, April 17, 2014. Born on August 3, 1927 to Maria Guadalupe Castro and Jose Andres Gaxiola in Sonora, Mexico, Bettina migrated to Nogales, Arizona in 1947 and to Los Angeles in 1950. She loved this country and all its glory! Bettina was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother (aka “ Nana”), friend, neighbor, and homemaker for over 65 years. She loved cooking, gardening, family and her husband, John. She was a fierce competitor at Poker and Pan 9. Her Chile and Tamales could not be rivaled! She was dedicated to serving the Lord and spent each morning in prayer. Bettina has now been reunited in Heaven with her husband John, and son Edward. Her family included 7 children, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Dedicated to my loving mother “Adalberta V. Flores” “Emanuela De Jesus” “The Royal Jesture and Queen (Quana: Wlldflower) of my Family Circus “Circo de los Cielos”” Heaven’s Circus & “The Flying Flores” Amen! I Love you Mamma!

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On Tuesday July 15th 2014 at Lincoln High School’s Ethel Percy Andrus Theatre (the Auditorium), the Kenny Washington Sports Foundation and Lincoln High School sponsored a fitting Memorial Tribute for Mr. Robert “Babo” Castillo (April 18, 1955-June 30, 2014). There was a warm air of Lincoln “carino” as over two hundred residents, fiends, and family came out to pay their final respects to the former Lincoln Tiger and Los Angeles Dodger. It was a somber and loving evening as old friends, family members, former teachers, coaches, Dodger players came out to share their fond experiences about “Babo” with one another. Babo played nine years in the Major League, the majority for the Los Angeles Dodgers including a 1981 World Series title, but even with these great accomplishments, his true legacy would be in the love that he had for his community. He never ignored a “Hey Babo” from residents who knew him and was always dedicated to supporting the youth of his community as he attended many an opening day at local parks and community parades. He will be truly be missed but will always be remembered by the community who admired, loved, and was inspired by his beautiful life story. He was a true local boy whose dream to be a Dodger came true. Ted Juarez 1956-2014

Ted Juarez (AKA ‘Bear’), was a man well respected by the community. He was co-founder of the Lincoln Heights Christmas Parade, a former Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Board member and a Lincoln Park Advisory Board member. He served his community with pride. Mr. Juarez was a good father, a great grampa, and a loyal friend.Ted Juarez 1956-2014 Ted Juarez (AKA) Bear, was a well respected man in the community. He was co-founder of the Lincoln Heights Christmas Parade, former Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Board members, Lincoln Park Advisory Board member. He served his community with pride. Mr. Juarez was a good father, a great grampa, and a loyal friend.

George Kostantinos Kladouris 1932-2014

George Kostantinos Kiadouris, founder of Troy’s in El Sereno, passed away on May 7, 2014 at his home in Montebello after a long battle with cancer. George is survived by his loving wife, Rita, five sons, Dino, John, Thomas, Nikolaos, and James, his daughter Tina, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Born in Kapsia, Arcadia, Greece on February 11, 1932 , George immigrated to the United States at age 18. With a strong drive he pursued work, built his home in Montebello, and went into the restaurant business where he remained for over 50 years.

He lived an honorable life and always focused on the importance of business, family, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Art Appreciation in an Alley By Mario Gonzalez

Alleys, places decent people avoid, synonymous with the dumping of trash and bodies in the middle of the night, dark places where unsavory characters roam committing unspeakable acts; those places people never see from the street.

Who walks in alleys? I do, but only during the day. Alleys experience a metamorphosis during the day so, for no other reason than that, I recently decided to take a walk in the alley behind 5300 Alhambra Road. What I discovered was a trash strewn artery that was bustling with open businesses and workers going about their jobs, clients coming and going from the medical marijuana dispensary, men quickly glancing up and down the alley before entering the establishment that offers foot massages and something you might not expect to experience in an alley.

Walls once blanketed with graffiti were now transformed into an artist canvas with murals painted in vibrant colors mesmerizing the observer. I saw murals worthy of display in a renowned gallery, the meaning within each work unknowable at first glance, but obtainable to those who take the time to sit and discover the subliminal meaning etched within the façade.

As I walked the alley admiring my discovery of urban art, I felt as if I was strolling in an exclusive gallery; admiring paintings by up and coming artist with a visionary flare for expressing their innermost emotions to the observer.

As opposed to viewing these works in a sterile gallery environment, the accompanying debris and trash propped up against the murals is urbanology to its core, taking the viewer into another threshold of art appreciation.

This observer was immediately enthralled by each mural. Start anywhere in the alley and walk in any direction you want, for that is part of the awe. You will see murals of Cheech and Chong, a bizarre desert scene complete with vultures and cow skulls, a nude winged Latina, a mural depicting a red devil atop a hellhound train transporting military

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tanks, a native on all fours preparing for an attack, a Chevy low-rider, a voluptuous tattooed Marilyn Monroe, a mural depicting social injustice, a requiem for “Big Weecho” and many more unique works of art.

Pack a folding chair, take a spread of wine, cheese and a baguette, set up in front of any visionary masterpiece and experience art appreciation in an alley; you will not be disappointed.

New Simulation Center for Medical Training By Alicia Gonzalez

The Charitable Foundation at White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC) successfully raised $1.4 million for a Simulation Center, a multidisciplinary training center designed to help staff improve patient safety and patient outcomes of care.

The Lyman A. Brewer, III M.D. Simulation Center replicates a multidisciplinary hospital setting to give health care professionals and trainees a real-world environment in which to learn and practice the latest techniques for patient care.

“The Simulation Center uses very sophisticated computer-controlled mannequins to create realistic patient scenarios to use in training members of our clinical staff,” said Lynne Whaley, RN, MS, Chief Nurse Executive & Senior VP of Clinical Operations. “It’s a place where physicians, students, nurses and other medical personnel can improve skills and learn by doing – without risk to any patients. The Center is an essential component of continuing medical education.”

The Center’s mannequins and accompanying software create 600 remarkably realistic patient scenarios. The models – SimMan, SimWoman and SimChild – can simulate everything from a patient requiring a simple vital sign reading to one suffering a massive coronary or even a mother ready to deliver her baby. SimMom is a life-size mannequin who breathes, talks, cries, and gives birth. All the mannequins have human-like skin,

a pulse and true-to-life weight. If you give them the wrong medication, they can go into cardiac arrest.

The Center is equipped with video recording and playback capability so both student and instructor can review the procedure and “learn by doing and viewing.” Additionally, it will allow for teams, such as the Rapid Response Team, to practice their life-saving drills in a realistic environment.

Patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease can learn how to better manage their care in the Center. Local youth can benefit as well through a hands-on, practical glimpse into healthcare as a potential career.

The WMMC Simulation Center project received a generous lead gift from the family of the late Lyman A. Brewer III, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon at White Memorial to initiate the fundraising effort. The Dr. Lyman A. Brewer III family has been a constant supporter of White Memorial’s commitment to the training of young physicians and nurses over the years.

USC Health Sciences Campus JOBS AWARENESS Event

The USC Health Sciences Campus Office of Community Partnerships launched a USC jobs awareness fair aimed at building awareness about available jobs at USC, in June at Abraham Lincoln High School. The USC HSC Office of Community Partnerships partnered with the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council, City View Terrace Homeowners Association, The Lincoln Heights Chamber of Commerce, Educare Foundation, and the Southeast Community Development Corporation for the event which attracted over 100 attendees. A mobile van equipped with computers was stationed at Lincoln High School. Students from Lincoln High School and Sacred Heart also attended the event. It was terrific way to expand students’ horizons about the variety of jobs in the community and provide an easy opportunity for networking, and a unique opportunity to gain experience in job searching.

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violated at some local public meetings. Additionally, residents of Lincoln Heights, Elysian Valley and Cypress Park have voiced fears that they are unable to afford rising rents and home prices and will be forced to relocate. Affordable housing is a concern for Los Angeles residents. When housing costs rise above 30% of a family’s income, housing affordability is a problem. In Los Angeles, 93% of the renting population spends more than one third of their income on rent. A high percentage of renters populate the communities most affected by the river project: Lincoln heights 75.9%, Elysian Valley- 52.2%, and Cypress Park - 58.3%. Historically, revitalization projects in Los Angeles have marginalized low-income Latino renters. In Chaves Ravine, land was taken away and housing promised by local officials never came to fruition. The predominantly Latino communities of Hollywood, Silverlake and Echo Park have been gentrified and most low-income renters, some of whom had lived there for over fifty years, driven out by steep rent increases. While the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance permits rent increases of only 3% annually in multi-family units built before 1978, there is no rent control for single family homes and units built after 1978. Mayor Eric Garcetti recently stated “Nobody's houses can be taken. Nobody can be kicked out of rent stabilized apartments close to the river. People in public housing won't be moved." But residents are worried, recalling the changes in his 13th Council District that swept much of the low-income Latino population from Hollywood, Silverlake and Echo Park east to Lincoln Heights, Elysian Valley, Cypress Park. As revitalization drives rents higher, they may be prompted to move again. The river project will affect both home owners and renters. It is important that all communities along the river organize, actively step into the process, and have their voices heard.

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requiere reuniones abiertas y las acciones de los órganos Legislativos, fue violado en algunas reuniones públicas locales. Además, los residentes de Lincoln Heights, Elysian Valley y Cypress Park han expresado el temor de que no son capaces de pagar el aumento de los alquileres y los precios de la vivienda y se tendrán que trasladarse. La vivienda económica es una preocupación para los residentes. Cuando los costos de vivienda se elevan por encima del 30% del ingreso de una familia, la accesibilidad a la vivienda es un problema. En Los Ángeles, el 93% de la población inquilina gasta más de un tercio de sus ingresos en alquiler. Un alto porcentaje de inquilinos pueblan las comunidades más afectadas por el proyecto del río: Lincoln Heights – 75.9%, Elysian Valley- 52.2%, y Cypress Park – 58.3%. Históricamente, los proyectos de revitalización han marginado a los inquilinos hispanos de bajos ingresos. En Chaves Ravine, se quito la tierra y nunca se realizaron las viviendas prometidas por las autoridades locales. Las comunidades predominantemente latinas de Hollywood, Silverlake y Echo Park se han aburguesado y la mayoría de los inquilinos de bajos ingresos, algunos de los cuales habían vivido allí por más de cincuenta años, se ha impulsado por los aumentos de alquiler. Mientras que el la Ordenanza de Estabilización de Renta permite aumentos de alquiler de sólo el 3% anual en unidades multifamiliares construidas antes de 1978, no hay un control de alquileres para viviendas unifamiliares y unidades construidas después de 1978. El alcalde Eric Garcetti declaró recientemente "Nadie puede tomar la casa de otra persona. Nadie puede ser expulsado de apartamentos de alquiler estabilizado cerca del río. Las personas en la vivienda pública no se moverán." Pero los residentes están preocupados, recordando que Garcetti como Concejal del distrito 13 condujo a los cambios que arrasaron gran parte de la población latina de bajos ingresos de Hollywood, Silverlake y Echo Park al este a Lincoln Heights, Elysian Valley, Cypress Park. Como revitalización incrementa las rentas, pueden verse obligado a moverse de nuevo. El proyecto del río afectará tanto a los dueños de casa e inquilinos. Es importante que todas las comunidades a lo largo del río organizan, intervenguen activamente en el proceso, y que hacen

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The USC Penny Harvest program is a yearlong, student-led philanthropy and service-learning project that engages youth as leaders in developing solutions to community issues. It offers an opportunity for schools to incorporate philanthropy and service learning into academic curriculum and youth development initiatives.

In the 2013-2014 school year, students from Griffin Elementary,

Murchison Elementary, Sheridan Elementary, Resurrection Catholic School and Lou Dantzler Prep Elementary School “harvested” more that $5,000 in pennies that were granted to local community organizations. With programs like Penny Harvest and many others, we are proud to partner with our surrounding communities to enhance learning and academic enrichment programs. For more information visit: communities.usc.edu

Made possible by the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, an employee giving program that supports university-community partnerships.