#WeeklyLuz It’s Friday and I wanted to provide you with a summary of some of the questions and answers we received this week, and this week’s useful tip!
#WeeklyLuz It's Friday and I wanted to
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We can’t take any chances this week. With the number of confirmed cases rising, health officials have urged residents to stay home, limit time spent outside, and avoid grocery stores this week.
If you must run an essential errand, please be aware that face coverings are now REQUIRED for all residents and workers when visiting essential businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please make sure to cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering, maintain physical distancing of at least six feet, and frequently wash your hands.
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No podemos arriesgarnos esta semana. Con el aumento del número de casos confirmados, los funcionarios de salud han instado a los residentes a quedarse en casa, limitar el tiempo que pasan afuera y evitar los supermercados esta semana.
Si debe realizar un recado esencial, tenga en cuenta que ahora se REQUIEREN coberturas faciales para todos los residentes y trabajadores cuando visiten negocios esenciales para frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Asegúrese de cubrirse la boca y la nariz con un paño que cubra la cara, mantenga distancia física de al menos seis pies y lávese las manos con frecuencia.
We can't take any chances this week.
Everyone deserves a warm meal during these extremely frightening times and creating partnerships with the Khalsa Care Foundation to feed families is an example of our community coming together on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. We developed this opportunity in less than 24 hours and delivered over 700 meals in the first 30 minutes of operation and a daily total of over 1200 meals. I’m thankful for the Sikh community for their generosity and partnership.
Every Friday, hot vegetarian meals will be served via pickup or drive-thru between 2 pm – 5 pm at 9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331. No sign up is required. In addition, the Khalsa Care Foundation hosts a weekly food pantry distribution on Fridays between 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Call my office at 818-485-0600 for more details. Also, huge thanks to LAPD for their help in distributing meals and directing traffic today.
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Todos merecen una comida caliente durante estos tiempos extremadamente aterradores. La asociación con la Fundación Khalsa Care para ayudar a alimentar a las familias es un ejemplo de nuestra comunidad uniéndose en primera línea en la lucha contra COVID-19. Entregamos más de 700 comidas en los primeros 30 minutos y un total de más de 1200 comidas. Estamos agradecidos con la comunidad sij por su generosidad.
Todos los viernes, las comidas vegetarianas calientes estarán disponibles para que las recojan o conduzcan entre las 14:00 y las 17:00 en 9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331. No es necesario registrarse. Además, la Fundación Khalsa Care organiza la distribución semanal de la despensa de alimentos todos los viernes de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Llame a mi oficina al 818-485-0600 para más detalles.
Everyone deserves a warm meal during these
I’m pleased to announce a partnership with the Khalsa Care Foundation to serve hot meals starting tomorrow on Good Friday, April 10. Families and individuals are welcome to enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal through the drive-thru or pick up service every Friday between 2-5 PM at the Khalsa Care Foundation (9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331). This is the largest hot meals service of its kind in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. For questions, call my Pacoima City Hall Office at 818-485-0600.
I'm pleased to announce a partnership with
California Governor Newsom announced today that starting this Sunday, California workers who are receiving unemployment benefits will begin receiving an extra $600 on top of their weekly amount, as part of the CARES Act.
California Governor Newsom announced today that starting
In order to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID19 #Coronavirus, residents of LA are now required to wear a face-covering when visiting the majority of essential businesses. If you do not have a face mask, the California Department of Public Health has these guidelines for cloth masks:
For more information, please visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Face-Coverings-Guidance.aspx, or https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-08/coronavirus-los-angeles-mandatory-face-covering-rules
In order to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID19
Today, WDACS launches the Critical Delivery Service Program, which will deliver food and other vital necessities to older adults, dependent adults, and individuals with disabilities who are unable to leave their homes due to COVID-19. All items for delivery must be paid in advance through the store’s/market’s website.
This delivery service is free anywhere in Los Angeles County, 7 days a week. Scheduling can be done in advance (from 2 weeks up to 24 hours), on a one-time or reoccurring basis. In some situations, same day deliveries can be scheduled. Individuals can utilize this service up to 4 times per month.
To request delivery services, individuals can call (888) 863-7411 (Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm) or email newfreedom@wdacs.lacounty.gov.
Today, WDACS launches the Critical Delivery Service
As the number of confirmed cases across Los Angeles County continues to rise, Los Angeles County public health officials urge residents to stay home this week and limit time spent outside. Yes, that means you should avoid shopping to slow the spread of the virus.
If you must leave your home this week for an urgent matter, please make sure to cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering, maintain physical distancing of at least six feet, and frequently wash your hands. The coronavirus does not discriminate — it infects people of all backgrounds, ages, and can cause serious illness and death, especially among those that have underlying health conditions or are elderly. I urge you, please stay home like your life and the lives of your loved ones depend on it.
As the number of confirmed cases across
Looking for help with college? The CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation’s Scholarship Program begins taking applications from eligible students on April 1, 2020! The deadline for applications is June 1, 2020.
In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:
• Be a full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
• Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
• Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
This program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to meet educational expenses. All students selected to receive a scholarship will receive $5,000. For more info: www.cllcf.org #LatinoScholars
Looking for help with college? The CA
