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MONTHLY CITY NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD NOVEMBER - VOL.9 - ISSUE 11- 2015 José Luis Solache Mayor Elizabeth Cortazar Kid Mayor of the Month of September Maria T. Santillan-Beas Mayor Pro Tem Aide Castro Council Member Edwin Hernandez Council Member Salvador Alatorre Council Member Maria Quiñonez City Clerk Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez City Treasurer J. Arnoldo Beltrán City Manager

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FEATURE

LYNWOOD STRONG UNA CIUDAD FUERTE

Before the year comes to a close, it is important to highlight the successes of 2015 – successes that have catapulted Lynwood from being a City meeting challenges, to a City that has met those challenges and prevailed. While there is still room for improvement and progress, 2015 is defined by an array of accomplishments that have turned the City of Lynwood into a progressive, self-sustaining 21st century City that continues to fight neighborhood decline, crime and resource cutbacks. The leadership that has brought the City of Lynwood this far credits the depth of the City’s roots, and the roots of everyone who lives, works and plays in Lynwood for its ability to continuously move forward and grow. It may not always be about thinking outside the box, or doing more with less, but in the current leadership’s eyes, it’s about how a City responds to a situation. Thanks to social media, 2015 has brought with it a type of awareness and community involvement that’s never been seen before. Crime is down 9.5 percent, streets are cleaner, trees are being trimmed more often, the City is meeting its water conservation goals and the City’s new Animal Control Division is making a big difference in the manner our animal control services are handled. Aside from that, our City streets are being repaved and rehabilitated, potholes are being filled, sidewalks are being fixed, street lights and traffic signals are being replaced and best of all, contaminated sites are being cleaned and prepped for new redevelopment projects. The City has also opened two new parks - the Ricardo Lara Linear Park and the Civic Center Park. Along with keeping youth busy throughout the year, baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts were resurfaced at Lynwood Park. A new outdoor fitness zone is in the works, and the City’s Olympic-sized pool received a much needed makeover. Playground equipment for children with special needs will also be installed at Lynwood Park for the first time in Lynwood’s history in the next few weeks. Families and senior citizens are also more involved with citywide events. The City’s business community this year also grew with 219 new businesses. New technology at City Hall has also changed the way people pay their utility bills, and it has changed the way the City responds to service requests from the public. New technology has also changed the way the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responds to crimes via our advanced video surveillance cameras. Making the City of Lynwood a better and safer place to live, work, and grow has been the ultimate goal for 2015. Through the City’s Healthy Cities Initiative, Lynwood has been kept healthy and active. Through more than 50 recreational programs and 20 citywide special events, Lynwood has been reawakened and is more lively and fun than ever. Involvement and communication are key to making a community strong. Like the roots of a tree, people may grow in different directions, but its roots give it a strong foundation.

Antes de que termine el año, es importante destacar los éxitos del 2015 — éxitos que han catapultado a Lynwood de ser una Ciudad que se enfrenta a desafíos a ser una Ciudad que ha enfrentado a esos desafíos y ha triunfado sobre ellos. Aunque todavía hay lugar para mejorar y progresar, el 2015 se define por un conjunto de logros que han convertido a la Ciudad de Lynwood en una Ciudad progresiva y autosustentable del siglo XXI que continúa luchando contra el deterioro de los barrios, la inseguridad y los recortes de recursos. El liderazgo que ha logrado llevar tan lejos a la Ciudad de Lynwood da crédito a la profundidad de las raíces de la Ciudad y las raíces de todos los que viven, trabajan y juegan en Lynwood por su capacidad de avanzar y crecer continuamente. Puede que no siempre se trate de pensar fuera de lo típico o hacer más con menos, pero en los ojos del liderazgo actual, se trata de cómo una Ciudad responde a una situación. Gracias a las redes sociales, el 2015 ha traido consigo un tipo de consciencia y participación de la comunidad que nunca se había visto. Los delitos han disminuido un 9.5 por ciento, las calles están más limpias, los árboles se han podado con más frecuencia, la Ciudad está cumpliendo sus objetivos de conservación del agua, y hay una nueva División de Animal Control que ha tenido un gran impacto en como los servicios de Animal Control se manejan. Aparte de eso, las calles se están reconstruyendo y rehabilitadas, las aceras están siendo fijadas, las luces de calles y los semáforos están siendo sustituidos y lo mejor de todo, los sitios contaminados están siendo limpiados y preparados para nuevos proyectos de la reurbanización. La ciudad también ha abierto dos nuevos parques – el Parque Lineal de Ricardo Lara y el Parque del Centro Cívico. Junto con mantener los jóvenes ocupados con programas durante todo el año, campos de béisbol, canchas de tenis y de baloncesto se han rehabilitado en Lynwood Park. Una nueva zona de ejercicio al aire se encuentra en las obras de la ciudad y la piscina olímpica recibió una muy necesaria renovación. Juegos para niños con necesidades especiales también serán instalados en Lynwood Park por primera vez en la historia de Lynwood en las próximas semanas. Las familias y los ciudadanos de la tercera edad también están más involucrados con la ciudad. La comunidad de negocios este año también creció con 219 nuevas empresas. Nueva tecnología en el vestíbulo de la ciudad también ha cambiado la forma en que las personas pagan sus facturas de servicios públicos, y ha cambiado la forma en que la ciudad responde a las peticiones de servicios. Nueva tecnología también ha cambiado la forma en que el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Angeles responde a los crímenes a través de la avanzada de vídeo cámaras de vigilancia. Hacer que la Ciudad de Lynwood sea un lugar mejor y más seguro para vivir, trabajar y crecer ha sido la meta máxima del 2015. A través de la Iniciativa de Ciudades Saludables de la Ciudad, Lynwood se ha mantenido saludable y activa. Mediante más de 50 programas recreativos y 20 eventos especiales a nivel de la ciudad, Lynwood se ha vuelto a despertar y es más alegre y divertida. La participación y la comunicación son clave para fortalecer a una comunidad. Como las raíces de un árbol, las personas pueden crecer en diferentes direcciones, pero las raíces le dan una fundación fuerte.

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THE RICARDO LARA PARK IS NOW OPEN EL RICARDO LARA LINEAR PARK ESTÁ ABIERTO

Humbled and honored, state Sen. Ricardo Lara last month, dedicated his new namesake park, The Ricardo Lara Linear Park in Lynwood, to his parents Venustiano and Maria Dolores Lara, saying that “because of them, I am where I am today.” Hundreds of people joined the Lynwood City Council for the highly anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony and inaugural celebration of its brand-new, mile-long linear walking park, located along Fernwood Avenue, between Atlantic Avenue and Birch Street. The City of Lynwood’s new linear walking park was made possible by a nearly $5 million grant that was successfully secured by Sen. Lara exclusively for this park from the state’s Department of Parks and Recreation Proposition 84 Fund. In his honor, the City Council of the City of Lynwood last month unanimously voted to name their brand new park after the young Senator for always advocating for the City of Lynwood and all of his cities in his 33rd District, and for being one of Lynwood’s truest champions in Sacramento. “Who would have ever thought that a boy from East L.A., who used to play in the streets because there were no parks, would one day have a park named after him,” said Sen. Lara during the ceremony. “I remember that we [he and his childhood friends] would use some of those orange cones to close our street so that we could play safely.” Lara also recalled his parent’s work ethic and struggles to put food on the table and a roof over his and his sibling’s heads. “Without them, I wouldn’t be here.” The new Ricardo Lara Linear Park offers residents so much more than just a mile’s worth of sidewalk for walking and staying active. It features a small dog park, a community garden, a fitness area, a small playground, drought tolerant plants, solar security lighting, seating opportunities, and historical signage that tell the history of Lynwood. At the corner of Fernwood Avenue and Gertrude Drive rests one very special sign - a plaque that officially makes Ricardo Lara a part of Lynwood’s history.

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Humilde y agradecido, Ricardo Lara, el Senador del estado, dedicó el mes pasado el nuevo parque que lleva su nombre, el Ricardo Lara Linear Park, en Lynwood, a sus padres, Venustiano y Maria Dolores Lara, ya que, según comentó, “gracias a ellos, llegué a dónde estoy hoy en día”. Cientos de personas se unieron con el Municipio de Lynwood para la tan anticipada ceremonia de corte de cinta y celebración inaugural de su nuevo parque lineal para caminar de una milla de largo, ubicado a lo largo de Fernwood Avenue, entre Atlantic Avenue y Birch Street. El nuevo parque lineal de la Ciudad de Lynwood fue posible gracias al subsidio de casi $5 millones obtenido con éxito por el Senador Lara exclusivamente para este parque de la Propuesta 84 del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del estado. El mes pasado, el Municipio de la Ciudad de Lynwood votó con unanimidad bautizar al nuevo parque con el nombre del joven Senador por siempre luchar por la Ciudad de Lynwood y por todas las ciudades en su Distrito 33, y por ser uno de los verdaderos defensores de Lynwood en Sacramento. “Quién hubiera pensado que un chico del Este de L.A., que jugaba en las calles porque no había parques, un día tendría un parque bautizado con su nombre”, dijo el Senador Lara durante la ceremonia. “Recuerdo que nosotros [él y sus amigos de la infancia] encontrariamos esos conos de color naranja para cerrar nuestra calle y así poder jugar seguros.” Lara también recordó la ética laboral de sus padres y la dificultad de llevar alimentos a la mesa y de tener un techo sobre su cabeza y la cabeza de sus hermanos. “Sin ellos, no estaría aquí.” El nuevo Ricardo Lara Linear Park ofrece a los habitantes mucho más que una acera de una milla para caminar y estar activos. Incluye un pequeño parque para perros, un jardín comunitario, un área de bienestar, una pequeña plaza de juegos, plantas tolerantes a la sequía, iluminación de seguridad solar, lugares para sentarse y una señalización histórica que cuenta la historia de Lynwood. En la esquina de Fernwood Avenue y Gertrude Drive hay una señal muy especial —una placa que convierte oficialmente a Ricardo Lara parte de la historia de Lynwood. CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 11 | VOL. 9 | PAGE 1

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COUNCIL BRIEFS City Council Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chambers Open to the Public

NOTICE

TRIMMING OUR TREES ON TIME PODAR NUESTROS ÁRBOLES A TIEMPO

A recent overhaul of the City’s tree trimming schedule will ensure that all 9,000 of the City’s trees are trimmed every two years. Years ago, trees in the City were being trimmed every four years. But times have changed, and while the current drought is affecting the City’s tree population, it has been found that trees need to be trimmed more frequently than once every four years. From now on, each tree will be trimmed every other year. Half of the City’s trees will be trimmed one year, and the other half will be trimmed the second year. The City has gone through several cycles of tree trimming schedules in the last 10 years, but hopefully this one will work the best. For this new tree trimming schedule, the City’s 4.9 square miles has been divided into two sections: the north and the south. Both sections consist of six grids, for a total of 12 grids. The north section’s six grids are located between Alameda Street and Atlantic Avenue west to east, and from Abbot Road to the 105 Glenn Anderson Freeway, north to south. Trees in the north portion of the City were trimmed in fiscal year 2013-14 and will be trimmed again in the 2015-16 year, and then again in 2017-18, and so on. Two grids are currently being worked on in the northern section of the City. The southern section of the City consists of six grids as well, but they are located south of the 105 Glenn Anderson Freeway all the way to the southern end of the City at Orchard, Palm and McMillan streets. One grid between Imperial Highway and Fernwood Avenue, and Atlantic Avenue and the 710 Freeway is included in the south section of the City. This section has been trimmed along with the rest of the southern section this fiscal year 2014-15, and will be trimmed again in the 2016-17 year, and then in 2018-19 and so on. The City’s 9,000 trees do not include all of the trees that are on private properties. Hoping that the recent rains impact the three-year drought just a little bit, City officials are continuing to monitor the City’s dwindling tree numbers.“Tree issues that are happening here are also happening in other Cities and the drought isn’t helping,” said a City official. “This new schedule will ensure that our trees get trimmed in a timely manner, and at the same time, it can help us to keep better track of the state of our tree population.” While the City takes care of the City’s trees as best as possible, City officials remind homeowners/property owners that it is their responsibility to upkeep and trim the trees that are on their own private properties.

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La reciente revisión del calendario de poda de los árboles de la Ciudad garantizará que todos los 9,000 árboles de la ciudad sean podados cada dos años. Años atrás, los árboles en la Ciudad eran podados cada cuatro años. Sin embargo, los tiempos han cambiado y aunque la actual sequía está afectando a la población de árboles de la Ciudad, se ha descubierto que los árboles necesitan ser podados con mas frecuencia que una vez cada cuatro años. De ahora en adelante, cada árbol será podado cada dos años. La mitad de los árboles de la Ciudad serán podados un año y la otra mitad serán podados en el segundo año. La Ciudad ha atravesado varios ciclos de cronogramas de poda de árboles en los últimos 10 años, pero con suerte este será el que mejor funcione. Para este nuevo calendario de poda de árboles, las 4.9 millas cuadradas que tiene la Ciudad han sido divididas en dos secciones: el norte y el sur. Ambas secciones constan de seis cuadrículas, que conforman un total de 12 cuadrículas. Las seis cuadrículas de la sección norte se encuentran entre Alameda Street y Atlantic Avenue de oeste a este, y de Abbot Road a 105 Glenn Anderson Freeway, de norte a sur. Los árboles en la porción norte de la Ciudad fueron podados en el año fiscal 2013-14 y volverán a ser podados en el año fiscal 2015-16, y luego otra vez en 2017-18 y así sucesivamente. Actualmente se está trabajando en dos cuadrículas en la sección norte de la Ciudad. La sección sur de la Ciudad también consiste en seis cuadrículas, pero se encuentran al sur de 105 Glenn Anderson Freeway hasta el extremo sur de la Ciudad en las calles Orchard, Palm y McMillan. Una cuadrícula entre Imperial Highway y Fernwood Avenue, y Atlantic Avenue y 710 Freeway está incluida en la sección sur de la Ciudad. Esta sección se podo junto con el resto de la sección sur este año, fiscal 2014-15, y nuevamente en el año 2016-17 y luego en 201819 y así sucesivamente. Los 9,000 árboles de la Ciudad no incluyen todos los árboles que se encuentran en propiedades privadas. Los funcionarios de la Ciudad esperan que las recientes lluvias impacten un poco en la sequía que ya lleva tres años y continúan controlando la cantidad decreciente de árboles de la Ciudad. “Los problemas que tenemos aquí con los árboles también suceden en otras Ciudades y la sequía no ayuda”, comentó un funcionario de la Ciudad. “Este nuevo cronograma garantizará que nuestros árboles sean podados a tiempo y al mismo tiempo, puede ayudarnos a mantener un mejor control sobre el estado de nuestra población de árboles”. Aunque la Ciudad cuida los árboles de la Ciudad de la mejor manera posible, los funcionarios de la Ciudad recuerdan a los propietarios de viviendas/propiedades que es su responsabilidad cuidar y podar los árboles que se encuentran en sus propiedades privadas.

LOWER L.A. RIVER TO BE RESTORED

Gov. Jerry Brown last month approved Assembly Bill 530, a proposal authored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) to create a comprehensive restoration plan for the Lower Los Angeles River. “I’ve been kayaking on restored portions of the Upper L.A. River and seen the development of trails, walkways and parks,” said Rendon in a media advisory released by his office. “Residents along the Lower River deserve the same opportunities to reconnect with the river that flows through their neighborhoods.” AB 530 establishes a local working group tasked with updating the L.A. River Master Plan to develop a revitalization plan for the Lower River. Substantial work has already been done to restore the Upper L.A. River within the boundaries of the City of Los Angeles. “The Lower River runs through communities desperately in need of open space and recreational opportunities,” Rendon said. “AB 530

kick starts the process for improving the quality of life of millions of residents along the Lower River.” The Rivers and Mountains Conservancy will staff the working group, which will be eligible for state funding from Proposition 1, the 2014 water bond authored by Rendon. “Our rivers, creeks, and lands do not recognize political jurisdictional boundaries,” wrote a coalition of 20 park advocacy, environmental justice, and water quality organizations supporting AB 530. “A collaborative master plan leverages much needed funding for the revitalization of the Lower L.A. River, which travels through many disadvantaged communities in the Southeast.” Assemblyman Anthony Rendon is serving in his second term representing the 63rd Assembly District, which includes the cities and communities of Bell, Cudahy, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, North Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, and South Gate.

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August 18, 2015 Meeting: • Adopted the Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council Repealing Chapter 3-34 of Chapter 3, Public Safety Regulations, of the Lynwood Municipal Code • Approved a Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Lynwood Employees Management Group which sets forth all Wages, Hours and Other Terms and Conditions of Employment • Adopted a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds from the Refuse Fund Reserves to Cover Waste Hauler Payments through June 30, 2016 • Adopted a Resolution Urging the State to Provide New Sustainable Funding for State and Local Transportation Infrastructure • Adopted a Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the City of Carson to Attract one or More NFL Teams to Relocate to the City of Carson • Approved a Request from Sen. Ricardo Lara’s Office to Host a Series of Small Business Workshops at Bateman Hall at no cost on these dates: September 9, 23, 2015 and October 14, 28, 2015 • Approved the Acceptance of a Donation from El Rey Restaurant in the Form of Adaptive/Accessible Playground Equipment Valued at $5,000 September 1, 2015 Meeting: • Adopted the Plans, Contract Documents and Working Details for the Olanda Street and Virginia Avenue Street Improvement Project • Adopted the Plans, Contract Documents and Working Details for the Josephine Street Improvement Project • Approved the Purchase of Three Video Surveillance Cameras for the Lynwood Linear Park to be Located at Fernwood Avenue and Gertrude Drive, Fernwood Avenue and 1st Street, and on Fernwood Avenue and Fir Street • Approved the Linear Park Project Completion Alternatives, and Authorized the Modification of the Lynwood Linear Park Project Plan and Specifications to Amend the Use of Space on Block No. 3, Originally Designated for a Public Restroom Facility and Change the Use to a Sitting Area, and Approved the Allocation of $220,000 to Complete the Project Junta del 18 de agosto del 2015: • Aprobó la segunda lectura de ordenanza; por tituló y renunciar a la lectura, del Municipio de la ciudad que derogue el capitulo 3-34 del capituló 3, reglamentaciones de seguridad publico del código municipal de Lynwood • Aprobó el memorando de entendimiento de un año con el Grupo de Administración de Empleados de Lynwood del 1 de julio de 2015 al 30 de junio de 2016 • Autorizo al administrador de la ciudad o persona designada a asignar fondos de las reservas de fondos de residuos para cubrir los pagos de transporte de desechos hasta el 30 de junio de 2015-2016 • Aprobó que la ciudad de Lynwood pida al Estado proporcionar nueva financiación sustentable para la infraestructura de transporte estatal y local • Aprobó una resolución del municipio de la ciudad de Lynwood, que respalde los esfuerzos para atraer uno o más equipos de la NFL a la ciudad de Carson • Aprobó el uso del salon No. 1 del Bateman Hall y renuncio a las tarifas de alquiler por el monto de $560 para el Sen. Ricardo Lara para talleres de negocios • Aprobó una donación de aproximadamente $5,000 para equipos para el área de recreación accesible/adaptativa ubicada en el noroeste del Lynwood City Park Junta del 1 de septiembre del 2015: • Aprobó los planos, documentos de contrato y detalles de trabajo para el proyecto de Mejora de Olanda Street y Virginia Avenue • Aprobó los planos, documentos de contrato y detalles de trabajo para el proyecto de Mejora de Josephine Street • Autorizó la compra de tres cámaras de video de vigilancia para el nuevo Lynwood Linear Park donde serán encontrados por la Fernwood Avenue y la Gertrude Drive, por la Fernwood Avenue y la Calle Primera, y por la Fernwood Avenue y Fir Street • Autorizó la modificación del plan y las especificaciones del proyecto del Linear Park de Lynwood para modificar el uso del espacio en el bloque No. 3, originalmente diseñado para la instalación de baño público y cambiar el uso para un area de descanso que incluye, entre otros, bancos, estacionamiento para bicicletas, un bebedero y arboles de sombra, y también la asignación de $220,000 para finalizar el proyecto www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca

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HONOR

KID MAYOR FOR SEPTEMBER IS A NATURAL

Mark Twain Elementary School might have a future politician on their hands with 11-year-old Elizabeth Cortazar, who was nominated by the school’s 6th grade teachers to be the month of September’s Kid Mayor for the City of Lynwood. The 6th grader is the City of Lynwood’s ninth Kid Mayor this year and according to her mother, Gloria Cruz, the title is a perfect fit for Elizabeth. “She’s a natural born leader, she loves to talk and is an excellent public speaker,” said Cruz. “The teachers at her school have always selected her to read to the classes or in front of the school. She’s good at it and to top it off, she’s good with people. It hadn’t dawned on me before, but I can see her running for City Council one day. It’s something that she now talks about all of the time.” Being named Kid Mayor has changed Elizabeth, said her mother. “She’s a different kid now,” she said. “She’s happier and more excited about school and believes now that she can make a difference in her community. She sees politics in a different way now too. She pays more attention to the news when there’s talk about council members or mayors – people she hadn’t really thought about before.” Elizabeth said she feels honored to have been named the City of Lynwood’s September Kid Mayor. Speaking before the actual City Council and their audience during September’s first City Council meeting was the “greatest moment of my life,” said Elizabeth. “I can see myself as Mayor of Lynwood one day.” The Kid Mayor Program was designed to give 12 star Lynwood Unified School District students the opportunity to serve as the junior Mayor of the City for an entire month. One Kid Mayor is nominated every month by each of the school district’s 12 elementary schools. Elizabeth was presented with a proclamation, a name plaque, a name badge and a $400 scholarship that will go into a savings account for college. Asked if she talks about college, Elizabeth’s mother said, “absolutely, all of the time.” “She really wants to go to UCLA,” she said. “She’s an excellent student and loves reading and writing. The Kid Mayor Program has inspired her to believe in herself more and now she’s certain that one day she will graduate from UCLA.”

PROGRAMA DE AMNISTÍA DE INFRACCIONES/TRÁNSITO DISPONIBLE PARA AQUELLOS QUE CALIFICAN

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California drivers with outstanding infraction tickets originally due on or before January 1, 2013, and those seeking to have their driver’s license reinstated may benefit from the new 18-month Traffic/Infraction Amnesty Program which began on October 1, 2015 and will run through March 31, 2017. By enacting Senate Bill 85, the California Legislature mandated a onetime statewide program for traffic and infraction tickets that reduces bail and fine amounts for Vehicle Code and non-Vehicle Code infractions meeting certain eligibility requirements. Only tickets due to be paid before January 1, 2013, are eligible for discounts. The discounts are either 50 percent or 80 percent, depending on income; all civil assessment penalties are waived. Other limitations apply. The Program also provides a process whereby drivers in good standing for installment payments on a ticket, and drivers whose license is suspended because they failed to pay an infraction fine or failed to appear in court, can commit to payment, pay a fee, and apply to get their driver’s license back, if they meet eligibility requirements. PLEASE NOTE: Parking and other local ordinance violations, such as driving under the influence (DUI), and reckless driving violations are NOT eligible. THE PROGRAM SERVES MULTIPLE GOALS: • Provides relief for qualified individuals who have found themselves in default of a court-ordered obligation because they have unpaid bail or fines for traffic and non-traffic infractions. • Provides relief to individuals who have had their driving privileges suspended under Vehicle Code section 13365. •

Encourages payment of old debt that has remained unpaid, allowing court and county collection programs to resolve older delinquent cases and focus limited resources on collecting on more recent cases.

EFFECTIVE NOW, OCTOBER 1, PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE AMNESTY PROGRAM SHOULD CONTACT THE SUPERIOR COURT IN THE JURISDICTION(S) WHERE THEY RECEIVED THE TICKET(S) TO DETERMINE THEIR ELIGIBILITY. COURT LOCATOR: WWW.COURTS.CA.GOV/FIND-MY-COURT.HTM MORE INFORMATION: Frequently asked questions in English and Spanish and an introductory video are available on the California Courts website: www.courts. ca.gov/trafficamnesty Los conductores de California con multas por infracciones pendientes que debían pagarse originalmente antes del 1 de enero de 2013 y aquellos que buscan la revalidación de sus licencias de conducir pueden beneficiarse del nuevo Programa de Amnistía de Infracciones/Tránsito de 18 meses que comenzó el 1 de octubre de 2015 y continuará hasta el 31 de marzo de 2017. Al comenzar el Proyecto 85 del Senado, la Legislatura de California ordenó un programa de única vez a nivel estatal para las multas de tránsito e infracciones que reduce los montos de fianzas y multas para infracciones que correspondan o no al Código Vehicular y que cumplan con determinados requisitos de elegiblidad. Solo las multas que debían ser pagadas antes del 1 de enero de 2013 son elegibles para los descuentos. Los descuentos son el 50 por ciento o el 80 por ciento, según el ingreso; todas las multas por contribuciones civiles son dispensadas. Se aplican otras limitaciones. El Programa también establece un proceso por el cual los conductores en buenas condiciones para los pagos de cuotas de una multa y los conductores cuya licencia está suspendida porque no han pagado una multa por una infracción o no comparecieron ante el tribunal, pueden comprometerse al pago, pagar una tarifa y solicitar la revalidación de su licencia de conducir, si cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad. TENGA EN CUENTA: Las infracciones de estacionamiento y otras violaciones de ordenanzas locales, como conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol u otras sustancias (DUI), y las infracciones por imprudencia temeraria al conducir NO son elegibles. EL PROGRAMA CUMPLE CON VARIOS OBJETIVOS: • Brinda alivio a individuos calificados que se encontraron en mora ante una obligación ordenada por un tribunal por tener fianzas o multas impagas por infracciones de tránsito e infracciones no relacionadas con el tránsito. • Brinda alivio a los individuos a quienes se le suspendieron los privilegios de manejo en virtud del artículo 13365 del Código Vehicular. • Fomenta el pago de deudas antiguas que nunca fueron pagadas, lo que permite a los programas de cobro del condado y tribunales resolver casos antiguos de morosidad y dedicar los recursos limitados en el cobro de casos más recientes. A PARTIR DEL HOY, LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS EN PARTICIPAR EN EL PROGRAMA DE AMNISTÍA DEBERÍAN CONTACTAR AL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR EN LA JURISDICCIÓN (O JURISDICCIONES) EN LA QUE RECIBIERON LA MULTA (O MULTAS) PARA DETERMINAR SU ELEGIBILIDAD. LOCALIZADOR DE TRIBUNALES: WWW.COURTS.CA.GOV/FIND-MY-COURT.HTM MÁS INFORMACIÓN: En el sitio web de los Tribunales de California se encuentran disponibles las preguntas frecuentes en inglés y en español y un video introductorio: www.courts.ca.gov/trafficamnesty

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LOS ESFUERZOS DE CONSERVACIÓN DE AGUA DEBEN CONTINUAR

Despite exceeding our water conservation goals this summer, the City of Lynwood and all of its water users must continue to conserve water. The state of California is continuously monitoring every city’s water usage and it is crucial that the City of Lynwood’s water users continue with their water conservation efforts. The City of Lynwood was among 273 cities last month congratulated by the State Water Resources Control Board for exceeding the Governor’s 25 percent water conservation mandate throughout the summer months, but it doesn’t mean that water conservation should not still be everyone’s priority. The congratulatory email was received on the heels of the launch of a new water conservation campaign in the city called, “Save Water, Save Us.” With this campaign, water users in the City of Lynwood are being asked to use water wisely, to monitor their own water waste, and water their lawns twice a week between certain hours. Along with new water conservation rules and regulations, the City of Lynwood’s Save Water, Save Us campaign will serve as an encouragement tool to remind and educate every water user in the City to use water as wisely as possible. After all, water conservation is not something that we should only talk about in the summer; water conservation in the fall and winter months is vital too, especially when it comes to trying to keep warm by taking long, hot showers. Another example of saving water during the cool, winter months – if they ever arrive – is to use a bucket to catch the cold water after turning the shower on so that you can use it to water plants or to flush the toilet. Look online for other examples, such as winterizing your pipes or insulating hot water pipes. The bottom line is that even though the months are going to start to get cooler, water conservation needs to continue to be at the top of our priority list. The state of California is still in a drought and whatever the case, we can’t afford to let what we need the most wash down the drain wastefully. Let’s continue to Save Water, Save Us. To see a detailed description of the City’s new rules and regulations on water conservation, go to www. lynwood.ca.us. A pesar de sobrepasar nuestras metas de conservación de agua este verano, la Ciudad de Lynwood y todos sus usuarios de agua deben continuar ahorrando agua. El estado de California controla continuamente el uso de agua de cada ciudad y es fundamental que los usuarios de agua de la Ciudad de Lynwood continúen con sus esfuerzos de conservación de agua. La Ciudad de Lynwood se encontraba entre las 273 ciudades que fueron felicitadas en el último mes por la Junta de Control de Recursos de Agua del Estado por exceder el mandato del 25 por ciento impuesto por el gobernador durante los meses de verano, pero esto no significa que la conservación del agua no debería ser la prioridad de todos. El correo electrónico con la felicitación se recibió justo antes del lanzamiento de una nueva campaña de conservación de agua en la ciudad llamada “Save Water, Save Us” (Salve el agua, sálvenos a todos). Con esta campaña, se les pide a los usuarios de agua en la Ciudad de Lynwood que utilicen el agua de forma prudente, que controlen su propio desperdicio de agua y que rieguen sus céspedes dos veces a la semana entre horas determinadas. Junto con las nuevas reglas y reglamentaciones sobre la conservación el agua, la campaña de la Ciudad de Lynwood “Save Water, Save Us” servirá como una herramienta de aliento para recordar y educar a cada uno de los consumidores de agua en la Ciudad sobre el uso del agua de manera consciente. Después de todo, la conservación del agua no es un tema que solo se debe discutir en el verano; la conservación del agua en los meses de otoño e invierno, especialmente cuando se trata de mantenerse calentitos con duchas largas y calientes. Otro ejemplo de ahorro de agua en los meses fríos de invierno —si alguna vez llegan— es utilizar un balde para juntar el agua fría luego de abrir la ducha para poder utilizarla para regar las plantas o descargar el inodoro. Busque otros ejemplos en línea, como acondicionar sus tuberías para el invierno o aislar los caños de agua caliente. Lo más importante es que aunque los meses van a comenzar a volverse más fríos, las necesidades de conservación de agua continúan siendo la prioridad principal en nuestra lista. El estado de California sufre aún una sequía y en cualquier caso, no queremos ver cómo lo que más necesitamos se desperdicia por el desagüe. Continuemos salvando el agua y salvándonos a nosotros mismos. Para ver una descripción detallada de las nuevas reglas y reglamentaciones de la Ciudad sobre la conservación del agua, diríjase a www.lynwood.ca.us.

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LYNWOOD FEATURES

3RD ANNUAL MY LYNWOOD HEALTHY CITIES 5K/10K RUN AND WALK undreds of people took time out of their busy schedules to participate in the third annual MyLynwood Healthy Cities 5K/10K Run&Walk, which took place on September 19, 2015. Created to bring out members of the community who love to run, walk, jog or fast walk so that they can join avid runners from all over the Southland for a morning full of exercise, fun and unity, the 5K/10K Run&Walk benefits the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department’s Century Station and the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce every year. Participants from the Sheriff ’s Station and the Chamber of Commerce were joined by over 200 people in the race, including running teams from both of the local high schools, business owners, school board members, elected officials, walking clubs, elementary school teams and by awesome people who were not even from Lynwood. The 3rd annual 5K/10K was better than ever and it couldn’t have been a huge success without the support of local businesses such as Jamba Juice, Vida Sana, Warehouse Shoe Sale, Starbucks, Papa Johns Pizza, H-Fit, Force12 Training Center, Anthem Blue Cross and CareMore. The 3rd annual 5K/10K Run&Walk also wouldn’t have been successful without the assistance of the Century Station deputies and explorers.

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STATE OF THE CITY 2015

RICARDO LARA LINEAR PARK INAUGURAL CELEBRATION

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he Mayor’s 2015 Annual State of the City was a huge success last month. With hundreds of people in attendance, the annual State of the City gives the sitting Mayor an opportunity to recap all of the successes and challenges encountered throughout the year. Themed “Rooted in Lynwood,” this year’s State of the City Address focused on all of the changes that the City has undergone in only one year. From improving streets, to tree trimming, to building two new parks, this year’s State of the City Address also focused on the many City programs and projects and events – all created to keep Lynwood active, involved and informed. This year’s Mayor, also known as the King of Social Media, gave a lot of credit to City staff for making sure that residents’ needs have been met throughout the year. He also gave credit to the City’s residents and to all of the stakeholders in the community for staying rooted in Lynwood and making sure it continues to move forward. PAGE 4

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HONORING OUR VETS City of Lynwood’s Veterans Day Event takes place on Wednesday, November 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. While Veterans should be honored every day of the year, Veterans Day is a day set aside every November to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America set aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat, but that’s not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor the heroes we’ve lost. Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors all American veterans, both living and lost. Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to their country. America sets aside every November 11th to ensure that veterans everywhere know how much their sacrifices are appreciated. The City of Lynwood is proud to honor and remember all military veterans who have served around the world with a special 21-Gun Salute and Presentation of Colors on Wednesday, November 10, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon on the front lawn of City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. Free and open to the public, the City of Lynwood’s Veterans Day Ceremony also gives members of the community an opportunity to share personal stories about their loved ones and their sacrifices. We hope you can join us on this very special day in honor of all of our veterans.

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FEATURE

CANDY CANE LANE PARADE SET FOR DEC. 4, 2015 EL DESFILE NAVIDEÑO SE REALIZARÁ EL 4 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2015

As of November 1, 2015, the City of Lynwood’s annual Candy Cane Lane Parade is only 34 days away. If a few emoticons could be inserted right here, it would be the shocked one, followed by the anxious one, followed by a happy one. While the shocked emoticon represents the fact that 2016 is just around the corner, the City of Lynwood’s Recreation and Community Services Department is ecstatically working hard on piecing together the annual holiday parade on December 4, 2015. And even though the weather keeps telling us it’s not winter yet, the calendar is telling us to get into the holiday spirit. For starters, the City is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in front of City Hall. The Ceremony brings together dozens of kids to sing carols, dance and light the City’s giant Christmas tree. The event is free and open to the public and will feature holiday refreshments and sweets and who knows, Santa might stop by for a quick visit. On December 4, 2015, families are encouraged to bring out their chairs, warm blankets, hot cocoa and cozy hats for the City’s 94th annual Candy Cane Lane Parade at 7:00 p.m. along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The parade starts at Atlantic Avenue and MLK Boulevard and ends at Bullis Road and MLK Boulevard. While the lineup is still in the works, this year’s parade will feature an array of fantastic floats, local marching bands, dance performances, specialty vehicles, Equestrian units, local clubs, sports leagues and of course Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The parade will also feature displays by the Sheriff ’s and Fire departments and an array of celebrity guests. The parade is an annual tradition in the City of Lynwood that attracts more than 10,000 people every year. It is only one of two nighttime Christmas parades in the L.A. area and in Lynwood, the Candy Cane Lane parade is reminiscent of a genuine hometown parade. For more information or to be an entry in the parade, please call (310) 603-0220 Ext. 319.

SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES

ZONED FOR FITNESS

The City of Lynwood received a grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District in the amount of $160,000 for an Outdoor Fitness Zone Project, slated to be constructed on the south side of Lynwood City Park. The new Outdoor Fitness Zone Project received the stamp of approval from the City Council on October 6, 2015. Construction is scheduled to begin in early November and is expected to be open to the public by March, 2016. The project includes 22 pieces of exercise equipment, including a large canopy cover and a new surface area. The new Outdoor Fitness Zone will be replacing a sandbox site of an old

playground area that used to be located near the tennis courts but were removed several years ago. A new playground was installed on the north side of the park near the Community Center. The sandbox site has remained vacant for a few years, but with this grant, it will be filled with concrete, resurfaced, covered with a canopy and filled with 22 pieces of outdoor exercise equipment for the community to enjoy. By March, residents looking to stay fit and active will be able to take advantage of the new Outdoor Fitness Zone to add to their fitness regimen, which may also include walking and exercising at the City’s new Ricardo Lara Linear Park.

Registration Information for Recreation Department Activities: • Lynwood Community Center, 11301 Bullis Road, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319 for any questions. Cash & Credit Cards are accepted. •

Dede el 1 de noviembre de 2015, faltan tan solo 34 días para el Desfile Navideño Anual Candy Cane Lane. Si se pudieran insertar aquí algunos emoticones, sería el emoticón sorprendido, seguido por el ansioso, y seguido por el feliz. Aunque el emoticón sorprendido representa el hecho de que ya se acerca el 2016, el Departamento de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios de la Ciudad de Lynwood está trabajando duro con gran entusiasmo para preparar el megadesfile navideño anual para el 4 de diciembre de 2015. Y aunque el clima nos sigue diciendo que todavía no es invierno, el calendario nos dice que entremos en el espíritu navideño. Para empezar, la Ciudad celebrará su Ceremonia anual de Encendido de las Luces del Árbol Navideño el jueves 3 de diciembre de 2015 a las 5:30 p.m. frente a la Municipalidad. La Ceremonia reúne a docenas de niños para cantar villancicos, bailar y encender el árbol gigante de Navidad de la Ciudad. El evento es gratuito y abierto al público e incluirá bebidas navideñas y dulces y quién sabe, Santa podría pasar a visitar. Se alienta a las familias a que traigan sillas, mantas abrigadas, chocolate caliente y cálidos sombreros para el 94.º Desfile Navideño Anual de Candy Cane Lane de la Ciudad el 4 de diciembre de 2015 a las 7:00 p. m. a lo largo de Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. El desfile comienza en Atlantic Avenue y MLK Boulevard y finaliza en Bullis Road y MLK Boulevard. Aunque el programa todavía no está definido, el desfile de este año incluirá un despliegue de fantásticas carrozas, bandas de música locales, números de baile, vehículos especiales, unidades ecuestres, clubs locales, ligas de deportes y por supuesto, el Sr. y la Sra. Santa Claus. El desfile también contará con muestras del Departamento del Sheriff y el Departamento de Bomberos y una variedad de invitados famosos. El desfile es una tradición anual en la Ciudad de Lynwood que atrae más de 10,000 personas cada año. Es uno de dos únicos Desfiles de Navidad de noche en el área de L.A. y en Lynwood, el Desfile Navideño de Candy Cane Lane evoca un genuino desfile de una ciudad natal. Para más información o para participar en el desfile, llame al (310) 603-0220 Ext. 319.

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Food Bank Holiday Date Changes Attention all Food Bank participants: Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is changing the dates for their food distribution in the City of Lynwood for the months of November and December 2015. Instead of the usual 4th Thursday of each month, the dates have been changed as follows: Thursday, November 12, 2015 and Thursday, December 10, 2015, the time for both dates is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This program takes place in the Lynwood Community Center Gymnasium and is for senior citizens 60 years and older. You must qualify for the assistance and be pre-registered. Contact or visit the Lynwood Senior Center for more information on registration. Holiday Shopping – December 3, 2015 The Lynwood Senior Citizens are doing their Christmas shopping early! Join them from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 as they enjoy a day of shopping at Ontario Mills Shopping Mall in Ontario. If you don’t wish to shop, there are lovely holiday decorations and displays to see and delicious food to enjoy. The cost for this trip is only $5 per person, so visit the Lynwood Senior Center to register yourself and a friend! Pechanga Resort and Casino - December 8, 2015 Lynwood seniors, perhaps you’ll win some cash to pay for those Christmas gifts you plan to buy! Try your hand at the slot machines or game tables at the lovely Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula. Enjoy a fun day out with friends and family for only $15 per person. Our coach bus will depart the Senior Center at 8 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Lynwood residents and business owners are invited to attend the City of Lynwood’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place on Thursday, December 3, 2015 on the front lawn of City Hall. The City’s annual ceremony represents the true start of the holiday season and will feature musical guests singing some of the holiday’s favorites, a special visit from Santa Claus, a Christmas candy giveaway, light refreshments and a tree-lighting countdown. Save the date, dress warm and stop by City Hall on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to sing a few Christmas carols, drink some hot chocolate and witness the sparkle in children’s eyes when they see Santa Claus for the very first time

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LYNWOOD FEATURES

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SAFETY

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, as long as you stay safe. Be sure to follow these top 5 tips you will need in order to fully enjoy the season. 1. Keep your travel plans offline. If you are planning to travel during the holiday season, be sure to keep your travel plans off your social media networks. This is prime information for a thief because they will know your house will be empty. 2. Notify a neighbor. If you are planning to go out of town during the holiday season, be sure to notify a trusted neighbor. Ask the neighbor to keep an eye on your house and report any suspicious activity. Make sure your house looks like somebody is home to deter a burglar. 3. Hide any Christmas gifts. You probably want to keep gifts out of sight from children, but you also want to make sure gifts are hidden from a potential burglar as well. Try

to keep your Christmas tree, with gifts underneath, away from windows or other places with a view. 4. Watch your Christmas lights. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, December is the deadliest month for electrical fires. Before you string lights on the house or the tree, be sure to inspect the strands to make sure there aren’t any frayed cords or cracked lamps. Replace any broken lamps and throw away strands with frayed cords. This will help prevent any accidental fires. Also, be sure to turn any holiday lights off when you go out for the evening or when you go to bed. Try using an outdoor timer to switch lights on and off. 5. Inspect the furnace and the chimney. Heating-equipment, like furnaces and chimneys can cause many deaths every year in the United States. In fact, in 2008, the U.S. Fire Administration reported approximately 2,650 people were killed by house fires. Take the time to have a professional come inspect your furnace and clean the chimney before you need to heat your home.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UTILITY BOX ART The City of Lynwood has partnered with Lynwood High School to help promote the City’s Beverage Recycling program. Funded in part by CalRecycle and the City of Lynwood, art students will be painting two utility boxes with art that reflects the importance of recycling beverage cans and bottles on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and on Saturday, November 21, 2015. This Art Project aims to bring awareness and education to the community about the importance of recycling. The studentart covered utility boxes will also help to beautify the community.

LOW-COST PET CLINIC

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2016: IF YOU LOSE, YOU WIN

The Society for California Veterinary Vaccine Care and the City of Lynwood’s Animal Control Division are calling on all pet owners to attend a Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchip Clinic on November 11, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Center, 11301 Bullis Road, in Lynwood. The Clinic will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet owners must be at least 18 years of age to participate, and all pets must be on leashes or in carriers to be treated. Only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. Pet owners are advised to bring their pet’s licensed tag, a license renewal notice, or prior rabies certificates to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine, otherwise, the vaccine will only be good for 1 year. All veterinary services can be paid in cash or by credit card. The City’s Animal Control Division will also be on hand to answer any pet licensing questions, along with assisting residents with all of their pet licensing needs. The City of Lynwood and its Recreation and Community Services Department are getting ready to host their 6th annual Weight Loss Challenge. Next year’s Challenge starts on Saturday, January 16, 2016 and invites members of the community to start planning on getting fit for 2016 by forming teams of 4 to participate in this annual challenge. This friendly race to lose pounds in exchange for cash prizes at the end of 12 weeks requires that each team consist of four members. Teams are to sign up at Yvonne Burke-Ham Park between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016. The entry fee is $25 per person. A weigh in will be conducted every Saturday for the 12 week challenge and a $1 penalty per pound gained will be collected at each weigh in. Entry fees and fines go directly into the prize pool. For more information, call (310) 603-0220 Ext. 319 or send an email to [email protected].

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NOVEMBER 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 P.M. NOVEMBER 4 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FREE SEASONAL FLU CLINIC 3180 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. NOVEMBER 7 UTILITY BOX PAINTING PROJECT ATLANTIC AVENUE AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. NOVEMBER 10 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY CITY HALL FRONT LAWN 11 A.M. NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY CITY HALL OPEN NOVEMBER 11 LOW-COST PET CLINIC LYNWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 6 TO 8 P.M. NOVEMBER 17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 P.M. NOVEMBER 21 UTILITY BOX PAINTING PROJECT ATLANTIC AVENUE AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. NOVEMBER 26 THANKSGIVING CITY HALL CLOSED DECEMBER 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 P.M. DECEMBER 3 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY CITY HALL FRONT LAWN 5:30 P.M. DECEMBER 4 CANDY CANE LANE CHRISTMAS PARADE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD 7 P.M.

Block Watch Captains Monthly Meeting 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - Bateman Hall Block Watch is Always Looking for New Block Watch Captains!

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