Valley Bureau Sponsors Forum

Last week, the City Attorney’s Office Valley Bureau sponsored an Apartment Owners and Managers Forum at the Sepulveda Recreational Center. Other sponsors of the event included Councilman Richard Alarcon’s Office (CD 7) and the LAPD’s Mission Area.

The event was a great success with close to 80 members of the community in attendance.

The City Attorney believes that each neighborhood has its own rhythm, its own sources of pride and its own concerns; which is why our attorneys go out into the community to engage in a dialogue with local residents.

The primary goal of the Office of the City Attorney is to make the neighborhoods of Los Angeles safer – to improve the quality of life for the City’s residents at home, at work and at play. The list of topics discussed at this particular forum included: crime, bulky items and sanitation, the City’s nuisance abatement efforts, eviction, housing inspection, the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, graffiti, gangs, narcotics and other issues of concern to the Valley community.

There was very positive feedback from both the presenters and participants. One of the requests was that we have a follow-up to the presentation. The Los Angeles Police Department has agreed to host the forum in July.

If you would like to be informed of the when and where of the next forum, please email us at Gloria.Prado@lacity.org

Kids Day at City Hall Recap

The City Attorney's Office Child Abuse Policy Division, partnered with the Office of Councilmember José Huizar, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Prevent Child Abuse America, ICAN, Los Angeles Community Child Abuse Councils, I-SAFE, First 5 LA, Jarritos Kids and Los Angeles Universal Preschool to introduce the first “Kids Day at City Hall” event in Los Angeles. The event was last Wednesday, April 22.

More than 200 students from Los Angeles area middle schools as well as from First 5 LA and LA Universal Preschools participated in the event on the City Hall lawn. Activities included fingerprinting of each child, safety awareness games, a visit from the Los Angeles Fire Department and McGruff the Crime Dog.

Representatives from iSafe demonstrated the safe use of the Internet and First 5 had activities to teach the children healthy eating habits. Students were able to explore the Safe City exhibit and were treated to lunch and games throughout the day.

Community Clean Up Recap

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the "Don't Dump on LA" illegal dumping prevention campaign, spearheaded by the South LA Neighborhood Prosecutor Program (Acting ASDCA Sonja Dawson and CRS Irene Del Campo), held their most successful community clean up day to date.


The purpose of the community clean up day is to promote education and awareness of the legal consequences of illegal dumping, to instill community pride in their community, and to foster collaborative relationships among governmental and non-governmental agencies engaged in this effort.



The Los Angeles Department of Sanitation reports that the nearly 200 volunteers cleaned a total of 13.53 tons of trash and Lot Cleaning removed a total of 146 cubic yards of trash and debris.


Our special thanks to the 99th Street Elementary School and Principal Sherrie Williams for this important community program to use the school grounds as a staging area.

Denim Day in LA 2009

We want to thank everyone throughout Los Angeles who wore jeans yesterday to unite against the sexual assault of girls, women, boys and men.

Peace Over Violence’s annual Denim Day in LA & USA is a campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault. This year it was Wednesday April 22.

Here in the City Attorney’s Office, jeans were visible throughout the office as a sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault, a show of support for survivors, and a clear commitment to breaking the silence and ending sexual violence, once and for all.

For more information on the work the City Attorney’s Family Violence Unit does supporting survivors of domestic violence, please click here.

Our thanks to everyone for joining together in their support of this important cause!

"Don't Dump on L.A." Community Clean-Up at 99th Street Elementary School

South Bureau Neighborhood Prosecutor Sonja Dawson, has planned a community clean-up to take place tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 99th Street Elementary School.

Details are as follows:

CLEAN-UP STAGING AREA/REGISTRATION
99th Street Elementary School at 9900 S.Wadsworth Avenue, L.A., CA 90002
Meet us at this staging area to registers and pick up your supplies!

CLEAN-UP LOCATIONS

Streets:
* 92nd to 103rd Street from Avalon Boulevard to Clovis Avenue

Alleys:
* Wadsworth Ave. (between 97th & 98th Street)

* Wadsworth Avenue (between 97th & Colden Avenue)

Gated Alleys:

* 92nd to 103rd Street from Avalon Boulevard to Clovis Avenue

Sponsored by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, Southeast Division in association with:

Office of the Mayor
Council District 8
99th Street Elementary School
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Board of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation
(CRA) Community Redevelopment Agency
Children’s Institute, Inc.
Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification
Board of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services – Lot Cleaning Division
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Ameri Corps Youth Policy Institute
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. & the Inland Empire
People Who Care
Los Angeles Conservations Corps
Los Angeles Conservations Corps, Clean & Green
Southeast Area LAPD
LAPD Explorers
Kids IV Life, Inc. & the Duchess Inc.

Visit our booths and receive information!
• LAPD Explorers
• Sheriff’s Department
• Legal Aid Foundation
• Kids IV Life, Inc. & the Duchess Inc.
• L.A. Corps, Clean & Green (Recycling Program)
• Ameri Corps Youth Policy Institute
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. & the Inland Empire

Refreshments will be provided! Join us in this important community service project that directly impacts Los Angeles' communities.

Kids Day at City Hall!

April is "The Month of the Child" in Los Angeles and to celebrate this declaration, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office Child Abuse Policy Division has partnered with the Office of Councilmember José Huizar, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Prevent Child Abuse America, ICAN, Los Angeles Community Child Abuse Councils, I-SAFE, First 5 LA, Jarritos Kids and Los Angeles Universal Preschool to introduce the first “Kids Day at City Hall” event in Los Angeles. 

The goal of this event is to provide age appropriate and fun-filled activities that promote safety and awareness for children.  We expect elementary-aged students from Council Districts 9, 14 and 7.  Students will learn how to be safe in their home, community and online. 

Kid’s Day at City Hall will be held on:

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Los Angeles City Hall (South Lawn)

200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, 90012

We look forward to seeing everyone on April 22 for “Kids Day at City Hall!”