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A PSA on the Importance of Smoke Alarm Safety
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Watch the video above for more information about the critical importance of having functioning smoke alarms in the home.
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Valley Interfaith Council Seeks Volunteers for Meal on Wheels Program
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VIC Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteer drivers.
For more information,
call (818) 998-5350.
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Dodgers Pitch in
to Rescue the Mission
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Councilmember Krekorian joins the kids on the field at Dodgers Stadium. | Photo: CD2
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Dodgers Foundation joined the citywide effort to collect donations and items for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission.
When 11-year-old William lost his favorite possession, a Dodger blanket, earlier this month in the Mission fire, the Dodgers stepped up to the plate to help.
Last week, the Dodgers led an online donation effort and invited Dodger fans to bring donation items to the stadium for a collection drive. With the help of Dodger Alumni, Dodger wives, staff from the office Councilmember Paul Krekorian and the Mission, they collected more than 70 boxes of items.
The Dodgers also invited the displaced families to attend the Wednesday night series finale with the Miami Marlins. During the pregame presentation, Dodger stars Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley presented William and the rest of the Mission families with new blankets.
"The Dodgers are not only our city's top-notch baseball team, but a generous community partner," said Councilmember Krekorian. "The moment the Dodgers heard about the terrible loss suffered by the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and the families it serves, they offered to step up and help Rescue the Mission. I urge everyone to follow the Dodgers' lead by donating money, clothing and personal items in whatever amount possible."
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Left: Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw gives Dodger blankets to Rescue Mission children. Right: Donations collected at Dodger Stadium.
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Cash donations can be made online at rescuethemission.org. Fire stations in the San Fernando Valley will accept in-kind donations of items that are still in critical need, including clothes, shoes and small household items, like coffee makers, pots and pans, decorations and dishes, and personal hygiene items.
For more information on how to donate, please contact (888) 937-4448.
View the rest of the pictures from last week's Dodgers event on our Flickr page.
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New Stop Signs in Valley Village
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The newly installed stop sign at Ben Avenue and Hartsook Street. | Photo: CD2
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VALLEY VILLAGE - Last week, the LA Dept. of Transportation installed new all-way stop signs at nine Valley Village intersections in an effort to increase traffic and pedestrian safety.
In collaboration with the office of Councilmember Krekorian, LADOT completed the project after concerns from neighborhood residents and the Neighborhood Council Valley Village. The other installation areas are: Ben Avenue and Otsego Street; Hartsook Street and Morella Avenue; Hartsook Street and Radford Avenue; Hesby Street and Westpark Drive; Addison Street and Westpark Drive; Carpenter Avenue and Huston Street; Morella Avenue and Otsego Street; and Gentry Avenue and Huston Street.
Councilmember Krekorian attended the stop sign installation, located on Ben Avenue and Hartsook Street, to mark the project's completion.
"This effort has been a true partnership between the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, community leaders and my office," Councilmember Krekorian said. "It's a real accomplishment that will make Valley Village safer for commuters, residents, pedestrians and anyone who comes through this area."
Click here to watch a video produced by LADOT about the new stop signs.
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Valley Cooling Centers Are Open
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 LOS ANGELES - Six cooling centers in the Valley are now active to serve the public as Southland temperatures rise.
The city's libraries, recreation and park facilities, and senior citizen centers are all designated city facilities the public can use to seek refuge from the heat. These facilities are open to the public during regular business hours. The following facilities are designated cooling centers in the Valley:
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North Hollywood Senior Citizen Center: 11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood. (818)763-7651
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Sepulveda Recreation Center/Mid-Valley Senior Citizen Center: 8801 Kester Ave., Panorama City. (818) 756-8060
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Sunland Park Senior Citizen Center: 8640 Fenwick St., Sunland. (818) 353-9571
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Lake View Terrace Recreation Center: 11075 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. (818) 899-8087
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Canoga Park Senior Citizen Center: 7326 Jordan Ave. Canoga Park. (818)340-2633
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Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center: 5060 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks. (818)981-1284
During peak heat hours stay out of the sun and find an air-conditioned area, and remember to stay hydrated. For more information and tips on staying cool, check out Ready LA for weather preparedness guides.
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Living History
A Modern Look Back at Our San Fernando Valley
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The intersection of Chandler and Lankershim Boulevard, then and now. | Top photo: WaterandPower.org website, bottom photo: Google maps. |
A look at this early 19th century picture of North Hollywood shows how much has changed since it was established in 1887.
Do you have a piece of Valley history you would like to share? Send your photos and comments to [email protected].
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Intern for Council District 2
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LOS ANGELES - Are you interested in finding out how City Hall really works? Do you want to learn about local issues that affect Los Angeles? Apply to be a 2014 summer intern for the office of Councilmember Krekorian.
It's a great opportunity for college students interested in government who seek to learn about policy making, constituent outreach, community organizing, the legislative process and how city offices run.
For more information about the CD2 Internship Program, contact Anita Avakian at (213) 473-7002 or email [email protected]. The internship application is available on the CD2 website. The deadline to submit applications is this Friday, May 23.
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Upcoming Community Events
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Operation I.V. Comedy Fundraiser, May 24
Join Operation I.V. on Saturday, May 24 at CBS Studios in Studio City for a Comedy Night, headlined by comedian Tom Papa, called "PTSD Is No Laughing Matter."
Operation I.V. is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering from PTSD with the use of service dogs and services such as educational assistance, therapy and more.
For more information about the organization and how to get tickets for the event, visit operationiv.org.
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2014 Summer Sports Academy, June 10
The Department of Recreation and Parks, LA Kids, is offering a free Summer Sports Camp for children ages 7 to 14. The camp will be conducted at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex, located in Lake View Terrace. The program offers instruction in baseball, softball and soccer. Children will receive free transportation (from participating recreation centers), free uniforms and free lunch. In addition to the Summer Sports Camp, kids can also register for free year-round classes and receive free summer lunch at the listed recreation centers.
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CPR Block Party, June 7
In honor of National CPR Awareness Week, from June 1 through June 7, EduLife Institute will offer FREE CPR training classes on Saturday, June 7 in North Hollywood.
All residents of Los Angeles County are welcome to attend. During June's CPR Block Party aims to train more than 11,840 people to administer CPR for free.
The CPR Block Party is a community event, open to all residents of Southern California. The event will begin at 10 a.m., located at 6426 Bellingham Ave. For more information about the event, visit edulifela.org.
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Brittany Mello and Tianmin Li, graduate students from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, recently completed externships in Councilmember Krekorian's office.
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