The City Manager’s Monthly Report includes important information related to the City's major projects and programs, opportunities for public participation in steering the future of the City, and key updates from each City Department to keep community members informed about your City government.
Please take the time to read through this entire Report so you can stay connected to your community!
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SAN FERNANDO SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS |
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CITY FACILITY CLOSURES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
City Hall will be closed to the public from December 26, 2022 and will reopen on January 3, 2022. Limited City staff will still be available via phone or email.
Planning & Zoning Permits; Building Permits & Inspections; Graffiti Removal
Water & Sewer Utilities
Police (non-emergency)
Tree & Street Services
Right-of-Way Permits, Projects & Inspections
Adult, Youth & Senior Programs
General Information
Visit each Department's webpage for contact information: SFCITY.ORG
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FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
LOAN PROGRAM
San Fernando residents qualify for first-time homebuyers loan program through the Los Angeles Development Authority’s (LACDA) Home Ownership Program (HOP). The Home Ownership Program provides a second mortgage loan of up to $85,000, or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is less, with 0% interest. Repayment of the loan is required when the home is sold, transfer of title, or home is longer owner-occupied. Eligible properties are single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums with a maximum purchase price of $700,000.
If you're interested in this program, please contact Housing Coordinator, Hermineh Davidian ([email protected] or (818) 837-1540) or visit:
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SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM - ROUND 2
Applications for Round 2 of the “Legacy Business Grant Program” offered by the Los Angeles Conservancy will be open on February 8, 2023! The Legacy Business Grant Program offers funding of $5,000 grant to five small businesses. Application will be due on March 8, 2023.
For more information, visit the City's website:
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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING 2022
The City of San Fernando and the San Fernando Outdoor Market hosted this year’s Holiday Tree lighting celebration on December 3, 2022. The event included great music and entertainment, hands-on activities for children, food and artisan vendors, and photos with Santa! Over 2000 community members enjoyed the wonderful festivities. Special tours were held at Casa Lopez Adobe with complimentary pan dulce and hot champurrado to warm up the chill in the air. San Fernando’s resident MC, Javier Verdin, presented the entertainment lineup which included the following performers:
- City of Angels Community Choirs
- Surge Los Angeles
- Chavez Youth Organization
- Ballet Folklorico Ollin and Las Palmas Folklorico
- Fox Studio of Dance & Gymnastics
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Master Mariachi Apprentice Program
- Dj Groover
In addition, this great family event also showcased some fabulous classic cars. All in all, this was a great start to the holiday season!
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TUTČINT YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
The program is open to all youth struggling with social adjustment, family engagement, situational decision making, negative influence and association, academic performance and questioning identities. In addition to weekly services like academic tutoring, mentoring and workshops, the program offers regular field trips that bring youth and their families out into the community.
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SENIOR SERVICES
Las Palmas park offers a variety of health and wellness programs for Seniors, including:
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Walkable Wednesdays - Get active together! Join this fit and fun club that meets to complete a 30 minute walk. All fitness levels are welcome. Meets Wednesdays at 8:30 am, at Las Palmas Park Outdoor Pavillion.
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Senior Zumba - This is a great class for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original Zumba at a lower intensity. This class will improve your physical health, as well as boost your mood! Tuesdays at 10:30 am, in the Las Palmas Park Gym.
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Senior Meals - In collaboration with ONEgeneration, Las Palmas Park is once again hosting the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) for seniors. Stop by and register with the ONEgeneration team, Rene and Hayle, and enjoy a free Grab’n Go lunch bag that is tasty and nutritious! Folks that are 60+ can receive a hot lunch (suggested donation is $3) Mondays through Fridays. The congregate program will resume to in-person dining in the next month. If you know of anyone that is 60+ and is homebound, ONEgeneration can deliver hot meals 5 days a week! Please call 818-898-7340 for more information.
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - The Regional Food Bank distribution was held on December 5, 2022, at Las Palmas Park. This monthly drive-through Food Bank distribution continues to serve seniors age 60+ on the first Monday of every month at Las Palmas Park. The program provides a free food kit containing nutritious items such as meats, canned fruits and vegetables, cereals and grains and serves an average of 150 seniors each month. The next Food bank distribution will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023. For more information on food assistance programs please contact Las Palmas Park at (818) 898-7340.
Visit the City's website for additional information:
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PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION MEETING AT SANTA ROSA CATHOLIC CHURCH
On November 11, 2022, Chief Fabian Valdez hosted a meeting with the Parent Teacher Organization at Santa Rosa Catholic School. At this meeting, the concept of creating a “Parent University” for parents in the community was the focal point of the discussion.
Plans are in place to create a structured program where parents may learn more about topics including the roles, rights, and responsibilities of parents, social media safety, maintaining a supportive home environment for children, establishing healthy boundaries for children, how to help children cope with divorce/parental separation, dating/conflict resolution for teenagers, and gang and drug abuse prevention. The Parent University will be a collaboration between the Police Department and local non-profit organizations and is scheduled to being in early 2023 and will be a six to eight week program for parents with goal of providing parents a deeper understanding of the current challenges facing parents. More details about the program will be announced in the coming weeks.
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PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION MEETING AT SAN FERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
On November 9, 2022, Chief Valdez met with administrators at San Fernando Middle School to discuss enhancing the partnership between the Police Department and Middle School.
Chief Valdez also attended a parent meeting at San Fernando Middle School and expressed interest in developing their own “Parent University” in partnership with the Police Department and local non-profit organizations. More details about a “Parent University” program at SFMS will be announced in the coming weeks.
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SAN FERNANDO REGIONAL PARK INFILTRATION PROJECT
The City held a site tour on November 15, 2022, to provide other agencies the opportunity to examine the project and the ask questions to the team involved in the construction of the infiltration system. The modules that make up the chambers to collect and hold the storm water have been completely installed and the park grounds will be backfilled during the month of December. Also, as part of the project, Ortiz Enterprises, Inc., the City’s Contractor, will be repaving: Jessie Street, between Fifth Street and Glenoaks Boulevard; Park Avenue, between Fourth Street and Library Street; and Glenoaks Boulevard, between Griswold Avenue and Jessie Street. Work on these streets is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
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PHASE 1, ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Concrete work and street preparations were completed in November 2022 by Toro Enterprises, the City’s Contractor, ahead of the street improvements taking place citywide as part of the annual street resurfacing project. Paving operations are scheduled for December 2022 and into the early part of 2023. The second phase of the annual street resurfacing project is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2023 as a separate project.
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RESERVOIR 2A/5 IMPROVEMENTS
The first phase of site improvements have been completed by FS Contractors, Inc., the City’s Contactor, at the reservoir site in anticipation of the delivery of a second nitrate treatment unit. The second treatment unit will allow the City to treat a larger volume of water by removing nitrates that are found within the groundwater of the Sylmar Basin. The second phase will take place immediately after the delivery of the units to have a fully functional treatment system. This phase will involve completing the installation and running tests on the system before it becomes fully operational. It is anticipate that the work will be completed by mid-January 2023.
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HOW TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR SERVICES
Submit a Request for Services to report Public Works-related items such as raised sidewalks, excessive water run-off, dumped items, potholes, or to request services such as City-owned tree trimming/removal.
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CALL
(818) 898-1293
Regular Business Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm
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VISIT
Public Works Operations Center
120 Macneil Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Regular Business Hours:
- Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm
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NEW HOUSING DIVISION
A new Housing Division has been created in the Community Development Department to provide housing programs and resources to support affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts in the City.
For more information on available resources and programs, please contact Hermineh Davidian at [email protected] or call (818) 837-1540.
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SAN FERNANDO IS THE PLACE FOR BUSINESS!
Now Open:
- Bodevi Wine and Expresso Bar - 909 San Fernando Rd. (Spring 2022)
- Lola's Kitchen - 128 N. Maclay Ave. (Spring 2022)
- Shy's Surf and Turf - 1030 San Fernando Rd. (Summer 2022)
- Advance Auto - 1231 San Fernando Rd. (Summer 2022)
- City Business Shipping - 1201 Truman St. (Fall 2022)
- Game Tower - 209 N. Maclay Ave. (Fall 2022)
- Carbón Grill - 235 N. Maclay Ave. (Fall 2022)
Coming Soon*:
- UPS Store - 120 N. Maclay Ave. (Winter 2022)
- R&R Auto Performance - 2010 Glenoaks Blvd. (Winter 2022)
- Dog Haus - 1001 San Fernando Rd. (Winter 2022)
- Target - 12920 Foothill Blvd. (Summer 2023)
*Anticipated opening dates are subject to change.
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COYOTE MANAGEMENT AND CO-EXISTENCE PLAN AND FENCE AND WALL REGULATIONS
On August 15, 2022, the City Council adopted a Coyote Management and Co-Existence Plan that includes best management practices and strategies for managing coyotes in the City. A mailer providing valuable information was sent to all residents in September 2022. The Coyote Management and Co-Existence Plan also includes a recommendation to consider revising the height limits for fences and walls on residential properties.
On November 14, 2022, a discussion of potential changes to the maximum height and/or design for fences and walls in residential properties were be presented to the Planning and Preservation Commission and an updated of the Commission discussion will be presented to the City Council in January 2022. Please email any questions or concerns to [email protected].
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TRANSITION TO PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City allowed for an expanded outdoor dining program through the City’s local emergency powers as a temporary program to help owners of local food establishments that were adversely impacted by the pandemic. The program allowed for outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way and on private property without requiring most of the regulations in the Zoning Code. This program has helped many local businesses keep their doors open, and helped introduce a new vibrancy into our commercial corridors at a time when many of these areas are suffering from the impacts of the pandemic.
The success of the program has resulted in a desire to establish a permanent outdoor dining program that will reimagine outdoor dining regulations in the Zoning Code to allow for expanded and streamlined outdoor dining provisions on private property and public sidewalk. This effort will help transition temporary pandemic-response outdoor dining spaces to dynamic, permanent outdoor dining spaces to support our business community, and create vibrant and attractive commercial corridors. Current efforts are underway and the City encourages community members to email suggestions or photographs of desirable outdoor dining activities that you would like to see in San Fernando to [email protected].
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SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9)
The City is studying whether there are other standards that better balance the limitations of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) with the City’s objectives for ensuring that residential development in the City is properly managed in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare. SB 9 allows a single-family lot to be subdivided into two lots and development of two-residential units per lot.
An Interim Urgency Ordinance was adopted on January 18, 2022 that includes a set of restrictive temporary regulations to minimize the initial impact of SB 9 and to help preserve the character of single-family residential neighborhoods, while allowing the City to establish permanent regulations. The Interim Urgency Ordinance No. U-1706 is due to expire on January 19, 2023.
On November 14, 2022, a draft regulations for implementing SB 9 were presented to the Planning and Preservation Commission for discussion to replace the Urgency Ordinance. A revised draft of the regulations incorporating recommendations from the Planning and Preservation Commission was presented to the Commission at a Special Meeting on December 19, 2022 for recommendation to City Council.
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION STATISTICS: OCTOBER 2022
Data provided below describes efforts in Code Enforcement and Graffiti Abatement for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to date.
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CITY'S ONLINE ZONING PORTAL
Try the City’s Online Zoning Portal to find the zoning for your property. Simply enter a street address to interactively view and investigate zoning, permitted uses, and other land use regulations for a specific site. Access the Online Zoning Portal on the City’s website: SFCITY.ORG/Community-Development/#Planning.
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If you encounter any technical issues accessing the Online Zoning Portal, please email to [email protected] or call (818) 898-1227.
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JOIN THE SAN FERNANDO CITY TEAM
Below, please find the current jobs that the City is recruiting for with their filing deadlines and/or status:
- Administrative Assistant: Selected candidate is going through background.
- Associate Planner: Selected candidate is going through background.
- Community Preservation Officer(Full-time): Selected candidate is going through background.
- Community Preservation Officer (Part-time): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Crossing Guard: Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Deputy City Manager/Economic Development: Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Information Technology Systems Administrator: Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Management Intern (Administration/City Clerk/Personnel): Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Police Department Management Analyst: Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Police Officer: Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
- Police Records Specialist: Filing is open until vacancy is filled.
- Program Specialist: Interviews have been concluded, and a selection will be made shortly.
- Public Works Maintenance Helper (Part-time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
- Recreation Leader I & II (Part-time): Filing is open until vacancies are filled.
Visit the City website to view the job bulletins and to download a City Employment Application: SFCITY.ORG/Hiring-Now.
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WELCOME THE NEWEST CITY TEAM MEMBERS
The City wishes to formally welcome the following San Fernando City Team Members who joined the City or were promoted on the respective dates specified:
- David Hillyer, Water Operations Manager (joined the City November 14, 2022);
- Lindsay Coss, Police Cadet (joined the City November 21, 2022); and
- Conception Negrete, Community Service Officer (promoted November 21, 2022).
The City Team wishes to express our appreciation and excitement about these new team members. Their skills and talents will be a great addition to the San Fernando Family, especially at this critical time, as we navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome aboard!
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FAREWELL TO OUR FORMER CITY TEAM MEMBERS
The City wishes express our appreciation to the following City Team member who recently separated from the City:
- Andrew Gutierrez, Senior Maintenance Worker (voluntary separation November 18, 2022).
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BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
Business license renewals have been mailed to all registered businesses in the City. The due date for submittal is by end of business on February 28, 2023. Penalties will be assessed for all late applicants. To renew your business license, visit the City’s Business Support page at http://SanFernando.hdlgov.com/ or call (818) 898-1211
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WATER BILLS
The City of San Fernando WILL NOT be disconnecting any customers’ water and WILL BE waiving all late fees. If you are behind on your account, the City encourages you to set up a payment plan, if possible. If your water bill is due, there are four payment options:
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By Mail: City of San Fernando, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340.
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Night Dropbox: Located outside City Hall’s main entrance on the right-hand side. Place your payment in an envelope and put it in the drop box. NO CASH PLEASE. Payments received in the drop-box will be processed by 9:00 am the next business day.
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AutoPay: Available to all City of San Fernando water customers. It is a direct debit program that works with your bank for a quick and simple way to pay your utility bill electronically. Click Here to download an AutoPay Application.
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In Person: Customers are welcome to pay at the Finance Counter at City Hall, 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340.
If you are having issues paying your utility bill, assistance programs are available for qualified residents:
STATE PROGRAMS:
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP): LIHWAP is a federally funded program that offers a one-time payment to help you pay your past due water or wastewater bills. LIHWAP helps pay overdue bills which accrued during any timeframe. There is no date restriction for when the overdue amount occurred. To learn more about the LIHWAP program, visit the LIHWAP program overview.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 awarded California additional funding to help households struggling to make ends meet, and many Californians in need may qualify. LIHEAP can offer a one-time payment to help pay your heating or cooling bills, even if you use wood, propane, or oil. In addition to help with paying your energy bill, LIHEAP can also provide in-home weatherization services. To learn more about the LIHEAP program, visit the LIHEAP program overview.
CITY PROGRAM:
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
As a reminder, all of the City's financial reports, including annual budgets, audited financial statements, quarterly sales tax reports, and annual local transaction tax report can be found under the Finance Department page on the City's website SFCITY.ORG/Finance/#Financial-Documents.
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ONLINE RECORDS COUNTER
The City Clerk Department has launched a new feature to provide the ability to search for records through the Online Records Counter. The portal below provides instant access to public record documents that are available for instant viewing.
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IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE BACK!
Conducting City Council and Commission meetings in-person in the Council Chambers (117 Macneil Street, San Fernando) have resumed. Meeting attendees will be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while in the Council Chambers. Members of the public may still access meetings live on-line, with audio and video, via the City's YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to subscribe.
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CITY COUNCIL
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (due to the holiday), at 6 pm.
The City Council has resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers, located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando. Meetings are also live streamed via Youtube. Meeting agendas and audio/video is available on the City website at SFCITY.ORG/City-Council/#Agenda-Minutes-Audio.
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EDUCATION COMMISSION
The next regular meeting of the Education (EDU) Commission will be held on January 31, 2023, at 4:30 pm.
The EDU Commission has resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers, located at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando. Meetings are also live streamed via Youtube. Meeting agendas and audio/video is available on the City website at SFCITY.ORG/Commissions-Board/#Education.
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PARKS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The next regular Parks, Wellness and Recreation (PWR) Commission meeting will be held on January 10, 2023, at 6:30 pm.
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PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The next regular P&P Commission meeting will be held on January 9, 2023, at 6:30 pm.
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TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
The Transportation and Public Safety (T&PS) Commission meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular T&PS Commission meeting will be held on February 1, 2023, at 6 pm.
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SAN FERNANDO CITY HALL
Effective January 3, 2022, San Fernando City Hall reopened to the public Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; and Fridays, from 8 am to 5 pm.
SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Records Bureau: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm;
- Detective Bureau: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; and
- Livescan Services continue have resumed: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
- Court Commitment Services has resumed: Call the Police Department to schedule.
RECREATION FACILITIES
Outdoor recreation programming and services have resumed at City parks with the condition that the current County of Los Angeles Health Officer Order and Protocols are observed.
All visitors to City facilities must adhere to the current County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our community.
We strongly encourage the public to continue to conduct business with City Hall via telephone and email.
Planning & Zoning Permits; Building Permits & Inspections; Graffiti Removal
Water & Sewer Utilities
Police (non-emergency)
Tree & Street Services
Right-of-Way Permits, Projects & Inspections
Adult, Youth & Senior Programs
General Information
ONLINE PERMIT COUNTER
For additional convenience, the public may use the Online Permit Counter to submit building permit applications, track progress, and schedule inspections online:
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ALL INDIVIDUALS AGE 5 AND OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE VACCINATED |
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VACCINATION AND TESTING CLINICS
Visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website for COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics:
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER & MASKING GUIDANCE
Please visit the City’s website for additional information and to download the current Health Order and Masking Guidance.
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