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From Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council STNC – DATE CHANGED! The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place – NEW DATE

DATE CHANGED! The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place (NEW DATE) Tuesday February 22, 2022. (NEW DATE) Counts are held during evening hours; different neighborhoods are counted on different days. The count is led by the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

Please sign up, and please share this invite. Enter your ZIP code at TheyCountWillYou.org to see dates and join the count in your neighborhood. Sunland-Tujunga’s sign up is here: https://www.theycountwillyou.org/tujunga_count_20220125

January 19, 2022

DATE CHANGED! The Greater Los Angeles Homeless

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Happy National Bagel Day

Happy National Bagel Day AD-39! It’s my pleasure to shine a spotlight on some of our Small Businesses in our community on these fun social media holidays!

In honor of National Bagel Day, I would like to highlight @Choony’s Donut & Bagel Co. in #Sylmar, Jolly Donuts in #Pacoima, and Piroshki Bakery Bros Café in North Hollywood. We thank you for your tenacity and commitment to serving our community during the previous year and we wish you success during this new year.

What bagel spot will you visit on National Bagel Day? Share in the comments below!

Happy National Bagel Day AD-39! It's

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – If You Qualify for California’s Earned Income Tax Credit

AD 39, important CalEITC information below!

The California Earned Income Tax Credit is available for more families this year. This cash-back credit is designed to put money in the pockets of low-income working families and individuals. Claiming this credit is easy. Eligible taxpayers just need to file a state tax return.
You could get up to $3027 more back in this year’s tax return if you qualify for California’s Earned Income Tax Credit. Starting with the 2020 tax year, people with Individual Tax ID Numbers now qualify.
Those who were self-employed in 2021 may also qualify. If you do not owe taxes, CalEITC will provide you with a tax refund when you file your return. If you owe taxes, CalEITC reduces the amount of taxes you might owe and may allow you a refund when you file your taxes.

For more information, text EITC to 47177 or visit caleitc4me.org.

AD 39, important CalEITC information below! The

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Red Line/Orange Line for a Free Pop-Up Clinic

Join us this Saturday, January 15th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the #NorthHollywood Red Line/Orange Line for a free pop-up clinic that will administer the Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J COVID vaccines and booster shots.
With the Omicron variant surging, it is important to do our part to keep our communities safe. My office will continue to work with our partners in #AD39 to increase vaccination rates.

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Únase a nosotros este sábado 15 de enero de 9:00am a 1:00pm en la Línea Roja/Línea Naranja de North Hollywood para una clínica gratuita que administrará las vacunas y refuerzos contra el COVID de Pfizer, Moderna y J&J.
Con la variante Omicron, es importante hacer nuestra parte para mantener seguras a nuestras comunidades. Mi oficina seguirá trabajando con nuestros socios en #AD39 para aumentar las tasas de vacunación.

Join us this Saturday, January 15th

From Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk – Our Schools Engage with Local Native American Tribes in their Communities

Thank you Assemblymember James C. Ramos for highlighting your bill to have our schools engage with local Native American tribes in their communities to teach about their history and culture in the classroom.
Proud to support this endeavor – our students deserve to learn about California’s native cultures.

Thank you Assemblymember James C. Ramos for

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Warning Residents to be Aware of Price Gouging when Purchasing Tests

COVID-19 test kits are in high demand due to the rise in infections. The City of Los Angeles is warning residents to be aware of price gouging when purchasing tests.

Sellers of home test kits are prohibited from increasing prices by greater than 10% of what they charged on December 1, 2021. New sellers are prohibited from charging a consumer a price that is 50 percent or greater than what they paid for the kit.

If you are a victim of or suspect price gouging on COVID-19 test kits, report it by visiting the City Attorney’s office at https://www.lacityattorney.org/covid19 or calling 213-978-8070.

January 17, 2022

COVID-19 test kits are in high demand

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is Currently Experiencing Temporary Staffing Shortages

Due to the Omicron COVID surge, Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is currently experiencing temporary staffing shortages that may cause small collection delays in your area throughout January. To see if your bin collection is delayed, visit https://bit.ly/338U5Dr

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the LASAN 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

January 17, 2022

Due to the Omicron COVID surge, Los

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Distributed 1,500 COVID-19 at Home Antigen Rapid Tests

The demand for testing has increased with the surge of COVID-19 infections leaving many unable to get tested. To address this gap, I will be distributing 1,500 COVID-19 at home Antigen rapid tests at Pacoima City Hall (13520 Van Nuys BlvdPacoima, CA 91331) tomorrow on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9 to 11 AM or while supplies last. Must be a CD 7 resident to participate.

As a community that has endured some of the biggest impacts of COVID-19, these types of hyper-local efforts help suppress the spread of COVID-19. For questions, please call my Pacoima District Office at (818) 485-0600.

January 16, 2022

The demand for testing has increased

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – LA County has Launched a COVID-19 Pick-Up and Drop-Off Program

LA County has launched a COVID-19 pick-up and drop-off program to increase and facilitate access to COVID-19 tests. If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, you can pick up a free testing kit at the Boys and Girls Club (11251 Glenoaks Boulevard, Pacoima, CA 92331) Monday through Friday. The hours of operation are 9 AM – 5 PM.
Pick-up testing kits are available without an appointment and until daily supplies are exhausted. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3Gfxmny

January 16, 2022