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In partnership with my office, the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation’s Altered Shift Response Team cleared bulky items from the streets of Pacoima. The Altered Shift Response Team is a specialized team that provides additional support to areas that are widely known as illegal dumping hotspots.

If you see graffiti, bulky items, or you want to report potholes or broken street lights, please dial 311, visit https://myla311.lacity.org/, or download the MyLA311 app.

For further assistance, please call my Sylmar District Office at (818) 756-8409, Pacoima District Office at (818) 485-0600, or the Sunland-Tujunga office at (818) 352-3287.

Department of Sanitation’s Altered Shift Response Team

In partnership with my office, the Los

On Saturday, April 29 I was honored at the Annual Discovery Cube Gala with the Cube Award for my dedication to the community and long-standing support of the Discovery Cube.

You will often find the Discovery Cube participating at our community events including the summer movie nights, 4th of July, and DĂ­a de Los Muertos as they prioritize STEM education for all children in LA City and LA County.

For more information, please visit https://www.discoverycube.org.

On Saturday, April 29 I was honored

Attacks on journalists are on the rise around the world.

I’m proud to introduce a bipartisan World Press Freedom Day resolution with Rep. María Elvira Salazar.

We must protect journalists who are in danger, seek the release of those in custody, and find justice for those who were lost.

Proud to Introduce a Bipartisan World Press Freedom Day Resolution

Attacks on journalists are on the rise

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on small businesses, impeding economic viability across sectors. Businesses owned by women and people of color — who were already facing unequal access to credit and other historic barriers to institutional services and support — were especially hit hard.

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity, the City of LA’s Economic and Workforce Development Department, Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Public Counsel, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles have teamed up to provide assistance and relief for these business owners.

For more information, please visit https://lalegalhelp.org.

Free Lawyers Available to Help Your Small Business

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on

In 2009, the City of Los Angeles identified an empty Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) lot as a potential location for a new public park to serve the community in Sylmar. After 14 years, West Lakeside Street Park will be opening this weekend!

The new 11-acre street park will feature a multi-sport field, walking path, amphitheater, and picnic area.

Join my office, the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and LADWP to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

The grand opening will feature resources booths, kids activities (including a soccer clinic hosted by Recreation and Parks), mariachi performances and a local school’s folklórico group, also an LADWP raffle for a free portable AC Unit, and food.

For more information, please contact the Sylmar District Office at (818) 756-8409.

Grand Opening of West Lakeside Street Park

In 2009, the City of Los Angeles

Felicidades to all 11 recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards!

I’m especially grateful to have honored my cousin, Mike Elizondo, for his work in music.

Mike is a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, & musician. He recently co-produced Encanto w/ Lin-Manuel Miranda.

My friend, Bamby Salcedo, was also recognized for her work in human rights.

Bamby is the President & CEO of TransLatina Coalition. She has given a voice to LGBTQIA+ issues, including issues with immigration, incarceration, & HIV.

I was happy to see Yvette Merino who was recognized by the Latino Caucus for her achievement in Arts & Entertainment.

She is an Academy Award-winning producer of Encanto and the first Latina to receive the Oscar for an Animated Feature.

Congratulations to all those who were recognized for their achievements!

Felicidades to All 11 recipients of the Latino Spirit AwardsFrom Assemblymember Luz Rivas Desk - Felicidades to All 11 recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards!

Felicidades to all 11 recipients of the

Thank you to the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, El Proyecto del Barrio, Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Eisner Health, and Valley Community Healthcare for visiting Sacramento to advocate on their bill priorities!

#AD43 appreciates our community clinics for providing access to health care to our community.

Advocating on Their Bill Priorities

Thank you to the Community Clinic Association