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If you’d allow me to indulge myself here and share one of my favorite breaks from work last week… it was visiting the new ramen exhibit at the Japan House in Hollywood! (news release about the exhibit here)
The free exhibition is on display until July 5, 2022. Learn about the history & culture of ramen, from noodles to bowls (there’s even an olfactory experience to the exhibit).
At the end of the day, though, I hope you allow yourself to take a simple or even a delicious break here & there 🍜
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I. COVID-19 Updates
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The latest citywide 7-day average of new cases is 1,370, which is up +1.9% from last week. Continue to stay vigilant, everyone! 😷
ICYMI: White House’s Fact Sheet on Consequences of Lack of Funding for Efforts to Combat COVID-19 if Congress Does Not Act. The City and the County are discussing other avenues for funding; stay tuned.
Not COVID-related, but ICYMI: targeted enforcement of bus only lanes began on March 14, 2022 🚌 Bus only lanes are for use by buses only during the stated hours of operation. Emergency vehicles, drivers making right turns, and people on bicycles can use the bus only lane when needed.
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II. Upcoming Events & News
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Sat, 3/26: Anonymous Gun Buyback Program
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Sat, 4/9: Law Day for students & youths
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Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Register at bit.ly/LALawDay
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✨ job, internship, & scholarship announcements ✨
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Note: As of March 18th, this job fair is no longer accepting more employers.
Job seekers are welcome! Register at bit.ly/TACJobFair
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The SCAG Scholarship Program provides a $4,000 scholarship award to 7 high school or community college students from the SCAG region, which includes L.A. County.
Applicants must write about their interest in urban planning, public policy, and/or public service and future career goals.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 1, 2022. (All materials must be postmarked by then as well.)
Learn more & apply here
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There are 2 more info sessions for the LA College Promise program:
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Wednesday, April 13th
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Wednesday, May 11th
Register for a session at bit.ly/LACPInfo22
FYI, direct Zoom link: bit.ly/LACPdropin
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The Department of Recreation and Parks Citywide Aquatics is still hiring for Summer 2022. Register online for these positions (must be 18 or older): Lifeguard and Open Water Lifeguard I.
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GRYD’s Summer Night Lights program will be returning this summer and applications are still open for various positions, including for youths.
Learn more about apply at lagryd.org/snl2022.html
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III. Constituent Resources
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BREATHE: $1,000/month guaranteed income
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Certain L.A. City residents are eligible! Application will be open Thursday, March 31 – Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Check eligibility at breathe.lacounty.gov
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ICYMI: Starting May 2022, full-scope Medi-Cal to 50+
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FREE immigration app assistance & citizenship classes
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New American Centers at L.A. Public Libraries offer free immigration services in multiple languages.
2022 Spring Quarter (April - June) Online Citizenship Class Pre-Registration
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🗓️ One week left to apply for HousingIsKey! 🗓️
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The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program will stop accepting new applications on Thursday, March 31st at 11:59pm.
If you have not already applied, be sure to by the deadline. Apply online 24 hrs / 7 days a week until closing of application at HousingIsKey.com, or call (833) 430-2122.
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IV. Small Biz Resources
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Microenterprise Recovery Grant (up to $15k)
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This Friday, March 25, EWDD is launching the City’s $8.5 million Microenterprise Recovery Grant Program. Up to $15,000 in grants will be available to microenterprises to aid their economic recovery from COVID-19. The application period closes on Friday, April 15, 2022. Check eligibility at bit.ly/Microenterprise (note that the flyer bit.ly is incorrect)
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V. Sustainability
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FREE composting & gardening workshops through June
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At these free workshops:
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learn how to turn kitchen scraps & yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment (which are used to improve quality of soil) and
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~dig into~ the featured monthly topic:
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March: spring veggies 🥕🍅🥦
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April: soils, compost, & worms
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May: roses 🌹 & trees 🌳
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June: cactus 🌵 & succulents
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take home free mulch & compost for your home gardens!
Note: The workshops are free but some items are available for purchase at a discounted price: compost bins ($20), worm bins ($20), & wing diggers ($8).
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Registration is required! Click here for registration links.
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Last chance to participate in “Climate Equity LA” 🦋
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Join L.A. City’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO) for our last session on climate equity & carbon neutrality that address health, jobs, & affordable housing. Register at bit.ly/CEMOmar2022
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