Community Beacon October 2014 PDF

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014
Inside
■ Calendar of Events pg 2
■ Local Journalism Honored pg 3
■ Princess Emily pg 4
■ Trip to Alaska pg 4
■ Seniors and the Vote pg 4
■ West Nile Virus pg 5
■ Fitness Boot Camp pg 6
■ Zumba at Tiffany’s pg 6
■ ES Middle School pg 7
Will the River’s Deadly History Repeat Itself?
Suzanne Regan
hile the federal government
invests $1 billion into river revitalization, flood control infrastructure is barely functioning,
leaving the historically flood-prone
area susceptible to dangerous seasonal events. The current Arroyo
Seco and LA River area population
has little experience with mountain
floods and their potentially deadly
impact on those who live and work
in the lowlands of the Arroyo and
Frogtown.
Twenty-four major flooding incidents that greatly impacted life and
property in the Los Angeles basin
have been recorded since 1769. The
W
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
1912 Arroyo Seco Flood Damage / La Inundacion del Arroyo Seco en
1912
¿Repetirá la Historia del Rio?
Suzanne Regan
M
■ Comets Come Back pg 7
■ CSULA Students on NC pg 8
■ LA32NC Update pg 8
■ Lincoln Heights NC p. 10
ientras que el gobierno
federal invierte $1 billon
en la revitalización del río, la
infraestructura de control de
inundaciones apenas funciona,
dejando a la zona históricamente
propuesta
a
inundaciones
susceptibles a eventos de
temporadas
peligrosas.
La
población actual de la zona del
Rio Arroyo Seco y Los Angeles
tiene poca experiencia con las
inundaciones de montaña y su
impacto potencialmente fatal
a los que viven y trabajan en
las tierras bajas del Arroyo y
Frogtown.
Veinticuatro incidentes de
inundaciones reportados desde
1769 afectaron en gran medida
la vida y la propiedad en la
cuenca de Los Angeles. El río
suministraba a la gente indígena
Continúa en la página 12, Rio
雖然聯邦政府投資了十億
元在河流更生計劃上, 但
是在控制氾濫建設上卻微
不足道,
做成過去多次
季節性危險的事故, 對於
居住在 Arroyo 及 Frogtown 低地居民可能喪生
的危機上,
居民沒有很
多經驗, 自從 1769 年以
來, 曾有廿四宗嚴重汜濫
事件直接影響生命及財
産, 為了回應一宗新春
時期汜濫導致百人喪生事
件, ‘汜濫控制法案’於
LA River supplied the indigenous
Tongva people water and food for
thousands of years. Tongva villages built along the rivers’ banks were
moved to higher ground when winter floodwaters flowed from the San
Gabriel Mountains, and returned
when waters receded. The pueblo
of Los Angeles was also established
along the river, but European traditions of water and land rights created a less flexible plan for newcomers.
In the early 20th century, the Los
Angeles River and its tributaries
was supplying water for over half a
million citizens, their orange groves
Continued on page 12, River
1936正式通過.
自此之後,
雖然洛杉磯
河被改變成排水出海的渠
道,
控制水流使汜濫成
絶跡, 但到今天控制建
設己漸漸失修, 例如Devil’s Gate 堤的功能名
存實亡, 淤泥塞滿排水通
道, 仍沒有長遠計劃去重
建這年長的堤壩, 使居住
在 Arroyo 和Frogtown
低地居民面像過去一般面
對山洪及生命危機.
Master Planned Community
Proposed
■ Boyle Heights NC pg 10
O
ver 40 neighbors attended a meeting
hosted by real estate developer Dan
Kassel, Founder and CEO of Clearwater
Communities, to hear plans for a ‘master
planned community’ proposed for the nearly
4.9 acre hillside property at Eastern Avenue
and Lombardy Boulevard in El Sereno.
A draft plan depicted 43 ‘view homes’
Continued on page 11, Plans
Plan Maestro Propuesto
■ Peter Quezada, GCP NC pg 8
■ River Communities Update pg 11
■ Casino Night pg 11
■ Vapeology pg 11
M
ás de 40 vecinos asistieron a una
reunión organizada por el desarrollador de bienes raíces Dan Kassel,
Fundador y CEO de Clearwater Communities, para conocer los planes para
una “comunidad planificada maestra ‘
propuesto para la propiedad en la ladera
cerca de 4.9 acres en la avenida Eastern
y Lombardy en El Sereno.
El plan representa 43 ‘viviendas ‘
agrupados en la propiedad. Las casas
一個在Eastern Ave 和Lombardy Boulevar 的El Sereno社區建設計劃, 打算在一
個佔地 4.9 畝的山邊建造
43
間兩至三睡房的有景房
子, 每間佔地段約 2000 平
方呎, 這種城市小型地段建
築方案最近普遍用在 Silver
Lake 和Echo Park市中. 因
此建築商 Dan Kassel 稱他
有權申請改變東北羅省山邊
法例容許建這 43間房子的計
劃,但是社區人士指出這計劃
做成源途兩路進出路口的危
Continúa en la página 11, Plans
Preliminary plan for 43 single-family homes at Eastern and Lombardy.
險, 交通擠塞, 房子數量過
多及過大, 超過原來法例標
準,
因此一群志願小隊継
挨家逐戶地去讓大家知道這
計劃,並收集簽名去把這山地
設立為公眾地方. 居民 Erica Armijo-Moura說: “重要
的是讓大家說出El Sereno的
夢想.”
Do You Have the Power?
Hans Johnson
■ CCAG Soup Kitchen pg 11
■ IILA Celebrates pg 11
■ East LA Nightlife pg 12
■ Garfonos Pizza pg 12
■ Opinion: pg 13/14
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W
ho takes the power out of
your hands? It may be the
person in the mirror. Thousands of
Angelenos who are eligible to vote
won’t cast a ballot in our November
4 election. Why? Because they
voluntarily surrender their voice by
not registering to vote.
If you know someone who may
not be registered, put the power in
their hands. Help them register to
vote.
The deadline for registering
to vote in this election is October
20. The form is available at most
libraries and online at: http://
registertovote.ca.gov/ This year,
su voz al no registrarse para
votar.
Si conoces a alguien que
no se ha registrado, ayúdelos a
registrarse para votar.
La
fecha
límite
para
registrarse para votar en esta
elección es el 20 de octubre
El formulario está disponible
en las bibliotecas y en: http://
registertovote.ca.gov/ Llegando
a la forma no es siempre fácil.
Pero llenandolo si lo es.
Continued on page 10
¿Tiene el Poder?
Hans Johnson
¿Quién toma el poder de sus
manos? Puede ser la persona
en el espejo. Miles de angelinos
que son elegibles para votar, no
van a votar las elecciones el 4
de noviembre. ¿Por qué? Debido
a que se rindan voluntariamente
Continúa en la página 10
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Calendar of Community Events
Wed. Oct 8, 6-8pm
Cathedral Basketball Program Mixer
Cathedral MHR Room
1253 Bishops Rd.
(626)394-6433
Fri-Sun. Oct 10, 9am-5pm
Lincoln Heights Chamber Sidewalk Sale
No Broadway & Sichel St.
(323)221-6571
Fri. Oct 10, 8:30am– 2pm
Local Communities in Global Society Conference
USC – Davidson Center
Register at http://www.iilosangeles.org/centennial/
(323)224-3800, svoss@iilosangeles.org
Sat. Oct 11, 2-4pm, Paper mache calavera
Sat. Oct 25, 2-4pm, Nichos
Sat. Nov 8, 2-4pm, Hand dyed scarf
Sat. Nov 22, 2-4pm, Leather and bead cuff
bracelet
Art workshops
Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea
5371 Alhambra Ave.
GlitteringAndy@outlook.com
Wed. Oct 15, 6-7pm
Memory Loss & Aging
By the Alzheimer’s Association
El Sereno Public Library
5226 Huntington Dr.
Sat. Nov 8 at 9am
Out of Darkness Walk
Suicide Prevention Fundraiser
275 S. Raymond Ave.
Sat. Nov 8 at 10am
El Sereno Veteran’s Day Tribute
Groundbreaking ceremony
Van Horne & Huntington Dr.
Sun. Nov 9 at 1pm
9th Annual NELA Veteran’s Day Parade
York & Figueroa
Teri Bonsell (323)809-8564
Sun. Nov 16, 12:30-4 pm
Open House
Sacred Heart High
2111 Griffin Avenue
Sun. Nov 30, 10am-3pm
Dino’s Bomb Squad Saves Xmas
3rd Annual Toy Drive
Lincoln Park, 3501 Valley Blvd.
Call Maryann (323)456-5186
Monthy:
1st Monday at 2pm
El Sereno Veterans Monument Committee
meeting
CD14 Conference Room
4927 Huntington Dr. 1st fl.
Tues. Oct 21, 6-7:30pm
Beacon Contributor’s Potluck meeting
Absolute Towing
4760 Valley Blvd.
1st Monday
Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council (LHNC)
5pm Outreach Committee
6:30pm Budget & Finance Committee
7pm Holiday Parade Committee
Aztec Rising, 3516 N. Broadway
Th. Oct 23, 5:30-8pm
Open House
Sacred Heart High
2111 Griffin Avenue
1st Wednesday 6pm
LA32 NC General Meeting
At El Sereno Senior Center
4721 Klamath Street
Sat-Sun. Oct 25/26, 11am-6pm
Brewery Art Walk
Free to the public
More than 100 studios open
2100 N. Main St.
1st Wednesday at 6:15pm
Boyle Heights NC – Area 1
Benjamin Franklin Library
2200 E. 1st St.
Sat. Nov 1, 2-9pm
El Sereno Dia de Cultura
A Day of the Dead Celebration
Community Altar at Hecho en Mexico
4976 S. Huntington Dr.
Call Liz (323)767-6619
1st Thursday at 7pm
American Legion Post 139
General Meeting
24 N. Stoneman Ave, Alhambra
(626)458-2723
1st Friday
Holy Grounds Artists Receptions
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Every 3rd Friday of the month meet artists
whose work is currently displayed. Meet artists,
enjoy artwork and music, and unwind. Different
monthly themes make it a fresh monthly event.
2nd Tuesday 10-11am
El Sereno Business Watch
4927 Huntington Dr. N
Last Thursday at 11:30am
Lincoln Heights Chamber Luncheon
(323)221-6571
2nd Tuesday 7-10pm
ZZyZx WriterZ
At Garfono’s Pizza, 5468 Valley Blvd.
2nd Thursday 10am
Lincoln Heights NC Executive Com.
At Aztec Rising, 3516 N. Broadway
2nd Thursday 6-9pm
6pm Hillside Village (HV) Neighborhood Watch
7pm HV Property Owner’s Association
At Absolute Towing, 4760 Valley Blvd
bballrios@sbcglobal.net
2nd Sunday of the month at 9am
Community Bike Rides
Leisurely ride at a slow pace, approx. 10-mile
route
Meet at the parklet in front of Food4Less
3rd Wednesday at 6pm
Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
At Hollenbeck Police Station, 2111 E. 1st Street
3rd Wednesday 6:15pm
Boyle Heights NC Executive
Benjamin Franklin Library
2200 E. 1st St.
3rd Thursday at 6pm
LH NC General Meeting
At El Arca, 3839 Selig Pl.
3rd Thursday at 6:30pm
Elysian Valley Riverside NC
Allesandro Elementary
2210 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039
4th Wednesday at 6:15pm
Boyle Heights NC General Meeting
BH Senior Citizen Center
2839 E. 3rd St.
4th Thursday at 7pm
El Sereno Community Coordinating Council
Absolute Towing, 4760 Valley Blvd.
(323)245-9408
2nd Tuesday at 7pm
Greater Cypress Park NC
LA River Center
570 W. Avenue 26
3rd Wednesday LA32NC
6pm Budget and Finance
7pm Outreach
CD14 Conference Room
4927 Huntington Dr. 1st floor
4th Monday at 6pm
LA32 NC Executive Committee
El Sereno Constituent Center
4927 Huntington Dr. 1st floor
Last Saturday, 1-3pm
Move To Amend Meeting
Holy Grounds Coffee
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Ann Porter (323)255-1279
Movetoamend.org
Ongoing:
Community Early Child Education
Open Enrollments
Ages 2-5 years old
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31
IILA 3845 Selig Place
(323) 224-3800
www.iilosangeles.org
English Conversation Class
Mondays 4-5 pm
Lincoln Heights Library
2530 Workman Street
Call (323)226-1692 for more information
Violencia Domestica Support Group
Tues 9-11am
Barrio Action 4927 Huntington Dr. #200
(323)221-0779
Building Well-being in Our Families
Construyendo el Bienestar en Nuestras Familias
Tuesdays 6-8pm at the El Sereno Library
5226 Huntington Drive
Sjcelada@dmh.lacounty.gov
From the LAC Department of Mental Health
Community Bike Rides
Eastside Bike Club
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Meet in front of Food4Less in El Sereno
Rose Hills Senior Club
2nd & 4th Tuesday
11am-1pm
Social club: Bingo, lunch, dances, trips
At the Rose Hill Rec. Center
4530 Mercury Ave
(323)225-0450
Children’s Storytime
Wednesdays 4-5 pm
2530 Workman Street
Low End Theory
Wednesdays 10pm – 2am
The Airliner Nightclub
2419 N. Broadway
Free Guitar Class
Thurs 4pm-5pm
Barrio Action, 4927 Huntington Dr.
(323)221-0779
Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Steve Abee’s Poetry Workshop Every Thurs
6:30-8:30pm
Open Mic every 2nd & 4th Friday of month,
7-9:30pm
Sounds at Holy Grounds Every Fri at 7pm
Acoustic sets by Lint Vaccine, The Gardeners,
Brittany La Rosa and others
Happy Friday for Teens
Fridays 4-5 pm
2530 Workman Street
Aztec Dancing
Fridays 6:30–8pm
Rose Hill Recreation Center
4530 Mercury Ave.
Contact: Judith Garcia (213)481-8265
Karaoke
Fri/Sat from 8pm-midnight
El Puerto Escondido
3343 N Eastern Ave
Mariachi & Karaoke
Every Sunday
Hecho en Mexico
4976 S. Huntington Dr.
For more info call (323)226-0010
Yoga
Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30am
Eastside Collective Health Collective
5469 Huntington Drive
Suggested Donation: $2-$5
Feria de Arte y Bienestar
Sábado, 15 de Noviembre 9:00 – 5:00 PM
4ª Caminata Anual de Discapacidades
Registración empieza a las 8:00 AM
Caminata Comienza a las 9:00 AM
La Tienda de Segunda de El ARCA
Abrirá de 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Visítenos y encontrará algo para toda
la familia!
La Exposición de Arte El ARCA
Abre de 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Habrá más de 40 artistas y vendedores!
Clínica de
Salud Arroyo
Vista
La Clínica de Salud Arroyo Vista hará
exámenes de salud GRATUITOS para
todos. Visítenos! La unidad móvil
estará aquí entre 11 – 3:00 PM
Visite la caseta de artes de EL ARCA y llévese a casa
su proyecto manual! La caseta de artes manuales
abre de 12 – 4:00 PM
Habrá música y comida típica Mexicana!
(323)245-9408
City Hall Honors Local Journalism
Pictured: Thomas Varela, Gil Cedillo, Abel Salas, Natalie Gonzalez, Jose
Huizar PHOTO: Brooklyn and Boyle
T
he City of Los Angeles
recently
honored
Abel Salas and Brooklyn
and Boyle Magazine for
the tribute to the life of
journalist Ruben Salazar
with coverage of the 44th
anniversary of the 1970
Chicano Moratorium and
Salazar’s assassination.
Councilman
Huizar
said, “[We] want to thank
Abel and all his crew for
doing this issue, for putting
forward this magazine
which really touches on
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local issues in a way that
a local community can
understand.” Councilman
Cedillo remembered Mr.
Salazar’s
contributions
saying he had been the
voice of integration, of
social justice, of civic
participation. Cedillo said
“44 years ago, I remember
being there. Gloria Molina
was one of the activitists…
it was a historic day to say
the least.” Of Brooklyn
and Boyle Magazine he
said, “We are here to honor
Brooklyn and Boyle. It
honors our tradition and
our history, an independent
press that covers the news
for the purpose of finding
justice.”
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Princess Emily
E
Love,
hope,
success,
family,
security.
milee Soria, an 8th grader at El
Sereno Middle School was one
of six excited Southern California
ladies ages 12 – 35 crowned in the
Miss Amazing California event.
They have since represented California with appearances at other Miss
Amazing events including a National event in Omaha, Nebraska in August.
The Miss Amazing Pageant is a
program that gives girls and young
women with disabilities the opportunity to build self-confidence
in a supportive environment. Miss
Amazing's main event is structured
as a pageant, but participants are
evaluated on the ability to act as
positive role models, to use their
abilities to their best capability, and
to not allow their disability to define
who they are.
Emilee and the other California
representatives and their families
will also be volunteering at the 2015
Miss Amazing Nationals, hosted
in Los Angeles at the same time as
the 2015 Special Olympics World
Games.
The motto of Miss Amazing is
"celebrating the abilities of girls and
women with disabilities." Emily has
embraced her newfound roles as a
representative of California Miss
Amazing.
She has been dancing for the past
5 years in a program called Free 2
Be Me Dance, a Santa Monica based
group tailored for individuals with a
developmental delay.
To find out more about the truly
unique Miss Amazing Pageant go to
www.missamazingpageant.com.
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Seniors and the Vote
Tom Williams
Alaska Discovery
Frank Serrano
Guess what? Alaska, which my
wife Carmen and I visited in June,
was surprisingly different than we
expected. There was no white blanket of snow. Instead, we saw many
trees in countless shades of green,
and flowers of all colors. We simply
could not believe it!
During our 44 years of marriage
Carmen and I have been fortunate
to visit many countries, including
Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, France,
Austria and Italy. Although each
had their ‘wow’s and ‘ah’s, for
some reason Alaska was different.
Maybe it was its vastness, or it being coined “the last frontier.” We
became enchanted with its beauty and can honestly say the towns,
countryside, forests, mountains and
waterways make it one of the most
beautiful and scenic places we have
visited.
Because there was much we were
unable to see first-hand, and much
we did not even know about until
Some things we all
have in common.
we visited, we now have plans to
re-visit Fairbanks during the winter
months, perhaps for our wedding
anniversary in February. You might
ask why, considering the cold.
Well, I’ll tell you why. All of our
lives we have talked about experi-
encing the awesomeness of seeing
the Northern Lights, but we thought
we had to go to Greenland for that.
Now we know they are visible from
Fairbanks, and that was probably
our greatest discovery in Alaska.
Seniors (I am one) and our votes
are important and will become even
more so during the next six months
as we build up to the National/State
election in November and City primary and runoff elections in 2015.
Why is anyone over 65 important
in California? There are many of us
AND we vote.
This year urge your friends, neighbors, and any seniors you meet to 1)
register to vote, 2) learn about the
senior issues before your neighborhood councils and city and county
department and 3) vote for people
and laws that will protect and represent your issues and concerns.
Although our neighborhood councils meet at senior centers, the
boards are unaware of the issues affecting seniors. As long term members of the community (me 30 years
in El Sereno), seniors have a neighborhood presence. Attend your NC
board meetings and bring issues that
affect our lives to the discussion.
Thanks to the work of people 20+
years ago we enjoy senior-centric
programs today. Through the polls,
we have an opportunity to speak
for our needs. Before the November election, there is much to learn
about health care and the LAC Department of Aging.
Encourage your senior centers,
neighborhood associations, local
committees and councils to host
special events to educate our population on the ballot issues, and to
gather and transport Seniors to the
poll stations between 7am-8pm, on
election day, November 4, 2014.
The 2014 election is a primer for the
very important 2015 City and local
elections. Through demonstrations
of Senior Power, we will build a
framework for our efforts and programs to win in 2015.
To vote in the 2014 election, one
must be registered to vote before
5pm, Monday, October 20 and apply for Vote-By-Mail before 5pm
Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Vejez de LAC.
Anime a sus centros para personas mayores, asociaciones
de vecinos, comités y consejos
locales para albergar eventos
especiales para educar a nuestra población en los asuntos de
la boleta, y para recopilar y Seniors de transporte a las estaciones de votación entre 7 a.m.8 p.m., en la jornada electoral 4
de noviembre de 2014.
La elección 2014 es una im-
primación para la elecciones
muy importantes en la Ciudad
en 2015. A través de demostraciones del poder de los “seniors”,
vamos a construir un marco de
nuestros esfuerzos y programas
para ganar en 2015.
Para votar en las elecciones
de 2014, hay que estar registrados para votar antes de las 5pm,
Lunes, 20 de octubre y solicitar
de Voto por Correo antes del
5pm el Martes, 28 de octubre.
Las Personas Mayores y el Voto
Tom Williams
M
ayores (yo soy uno) y nuestros votos son importantes
y serán aún más durante los
próximos seis meses a medida
que construimos hasta la elección nacional / estatal en las
elecciones primarias y de escorrentía de noviembre y la ciudad
en 2015.
¿Por qué cualquier persona
mayor de 65 importante en California? Hay muchos de nosotros
y votamos.
Este año insta a sus amigos,
vecinos, y cualquiera que se
reúnen para 1) inscribirse para
votar, 2) conocer las cuestiones
de la tercera edad ante sus consejos vecinales y de la ciudad y
del departamento del condado
y 3) vote pr las personas y las
leyes que protegen y representan su problemas y preocupaciones.
Aunque nuestros NC se
reúnen en centros de personas
mayores, las juntas no son conscientes de los problemas que
afectan a las personas mayores.
Como miembros de largo plazo
de la comunidad (yo 30 años en
El Sereno), las personas may-
ores tienen una presencia vecinal. Asista a las reuniones del
NC y traiga las cuestiones que
afectan a nuestras vidas a la discusión.
Gracias al trabajo de la gente de hace más de 20 años que
disfrutan de programas de la
tercera generacion centrados
en la actualidad. A través de las
urnas, tenemos la oportunidad
de hablar de nuestras necesidades. Antes de las elecciones
de noviembre, hay mucho que
aprender sobre el cuidado de la
salud y el Departamento de la
(323)245-9408
West Nile Virus
Vincent Montalvo
he West Nile virus claimed another life in long Beach in September, bringing the total deaths
caused by the virus to nine in California. 181 human cases were reported in California so far this year,
80 more that reported in 2013.
In 2012, a mosquito carrying the
West Nile virus was collected in
Elysian Valley. Some residents living along the Los Angeles River are
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Cathedral Phantom Basketball Program
concerned and see a potential health
risk. As recreation along the river increases, a growing number of
people may be exposed.
To help with West Nile virus surveillance and control efforts, the
virus Healthcare officials urge residents to report dead birds and squirrels to their local Vector control at
www.glacvcd.org
The Rise of A Basketball Empire
W
ith several state and nationally ranked student athletes including Lucas Siewert, #100 in the
country, the Phantoms are putting
Cathedral High School on the map
and increasing the bragging rights
of the Lincoln Heights area. The
success of these student athletes is
not just confined to the basketball
court, they are a tribute in the classroom as well. Last year the program
had the highest amount of student
athletes on the honor roll and they
are on a mission to make that mark
again in the 2014 academic year to
meet this objective and continue
this legacy of excellence.
In just his first season at Cathedral, Middlebrooks led the
Phantoms basketball program to a
2012-13 regular season record of
15-8, a complete turn-around for
the program that went 6-20 during
the 2011-12 campaign, 7 -20 during
the 2010-11 season and finished
tied for last place in the league 2
consecutive seasons. The 2012-13
Phantoms won 10 of their last 12
games, finished 2nd in the Camino
Real League and advanced to the
Quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern
Section playoffs (Elite 8). Middlebrooks grew his career winning
percentage to .700 (21-9) in the
playoffs and .730 (46-17) in league
competition.
Under the coaching guidance of
Middlebrooks, the 2012-13 Cathedral Phantoms had a McDonald’s
All-American nominee, 1st Team
All-CIF selection, 2nd Team AllCIF selection, 3 - 1st Team AllLeague selections and 3 - 2nd Team
All-League selections. 2 of the 3
seniors in the Varsity starting lineup will go on to play college basketball.
Come out and support these student athletes this year! For more
information on how, please contact
Brand Manager, Nia Alafia at 626
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va de este año, 80 más que en
2013.
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largo del río de Los Ángeles es-
tán preocupados y ven un riesgo
potencial para la salud. Como
recreación a lo largo del río aumenta, un número creciente de
personas puede estar expuesto.
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y control del virus del Nilo occidental esfuerzos, los funcionarios de la salud instan a los
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Individuals, families, young and
old couples wandered alongside
the Los Angeles River and up and
down Blake Avenue from afternoon to evening with pedi-cabs
shuttling folks between the north
and south ends of Frogtown.
To make traffic and parking
easier for visitors free parking lots
and free were provided. With new
participating artists and businesses
including iconic sculpture Michael
Todd, the Art Walk expended into
the north end of the neighborhood.
27 venues participated in this
year’s Artwalk including businesses, “pop-up” galleries, a community garden and FoLAR’s outdoor
Frogspot. Play the River, a yearlong celebration of the Los Angeles
River, premiered at Art Walk with
games and informative talks at
Marsh Park. More than 20 bands
played on eight stages scattered
throughout the Frogtown landscape
– and other performers (Critical
Mass, Padua Playwrights, Opera
del Espacio, Rebecca Hernandez
Dance Company, etc.) presented
dance, poetry, theater and more.
Organizers will start planning
for Frogtown Art Walk 2015 early
next year.
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Cardio Boot Camp in Lincoln Park
L
incoln Park Recreation Center offers children and adults a
variety of affordable programs, including the popular one-hour Cardio Boot Camp held Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 6:15pm and on Saturday mornings at 8:30am.
With 45 to 50 people per class,
sessions include everything from
plyometrics to core and functional
training, cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance training and improving flexibility. Recreation coordinator and
class instructor Adrian Morales is a
certified personal trainer with over
22 years of experience in the fitness
industry and holds a degree in kinesiology.
Before joining the Department of
Recreation and Parks, Adrian owned
and operated his own fitness facili-
ty, training people from all walks of
life including celebrities, athletes
and business professionals. Three
years ago Adrian gave the Lincoln
Heights community a chance at an
affordable exercise program that
his clients and other people in the
industry paid top dollar for. And it
has paid off. Participants have seen
results with some losing as much
as 81 pounds, others losing inches
around the waist and others improving their overall health.
Elena Favela of El Sereno who
fought for 12 years to control her
blood sugar levels said medication
helped but made her feel lethargic
and depressed. Months after consistently attending the Cardio Boot
Camp Elena and her doctor realized
she had gained control of her blood
sugar levels with exercise and im-
proved eating habits.
In group classes it can be difficult to get the specifics on exercising properly. Adrian and recreation
assistant Rene Banuelos not only
teach the class but they monitor
every member’s exercise form and
technique. If a member is unable to
perform an exercise due to injury,
Adrian or Rene provide alternate
exercises. Rene says “We break it
down to basic fundamental movements and progressively make it
harder. The main thing is to keep
moving, get that heart rate up and
burn some calories.”
The Lincoln Park Cardio Boot
Camp may not be for everyone. But
if you are looking for a high-energy, inexpensive workout that offers
variety and camaraderie, it might be
just what you need.
Zumba at Tiffany’s
Mario Gonzalez
iffany’s, the Zumba and exercise studio that recently opened
at 3354 N. Eastern Avenue in El
Sereno, is owned and operated by
the very congenial Tiffany Rolon.
A local girl with great ambitions
to provide a healthy outlet for the
community, Tiffany studied the ‘art
of Zumba’ for over four years and
has taught as a licensed instructor
for over two years.
Tiffany’s classes, which include
Zumba, steps, cardio and yoga, are
open to all ages and vary in size depending on the session and time of
day. Anyone can start at their own
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with Tiffany’s encouragement, so
there is no excuse for getting frustrated.
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before and after pictures at the studio of herself and clients who have
achieved similar goals. Her motto?
“Excuses don’t burn calories.”
Get motivated for a life changing
experience and join the fun over at
Tiffany’s, Monday through Saturday. Sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.,
10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m. Wear comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes. The
cost is $3.00 per one hour session.
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El Sereno MS: Where Everyone Belongs
Dr. Frances Gipson
E
l Sereno Middle School is off
to a tremendous start. We have
tripled our award winning MESA
program for math, science, and engineering, opened a new Common
Core Acceleration Center, and now
provide new social supports to manage the middle school transitions.
Our newest Jaguars were welcomed with the launch of our
W.E.B. program (“Where Everyone
Belongs”). WEB is an orientation
and transition program that helps
6th/7th graders feel comfortable
during their first year in middle
school. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the
program provides the structure for
6th/7th graders to receive support
and guidance from 8th grade mentors who have experienced middle
school’s challenges and understand
that the transition can sometimes be
overwhelming. These student leaders also look for bullying behavior
and help stop it. WEB gives older
students permission to be aware of
and report any negative behavior
they see, creating a safer school for
everybody.
Instructionally, students will
take on the great expectations of
the Common Core Standards combined with the International Baccalaureate Program.With the Common Core Standards some course
titles will change as will the ways
teachers engage students in learning. Don’t be surprised if you hear
words like claim, evidence, close
reading, and making an argument.
These are all ways that students are
learning how to deepen their understanding of what they read, write,
and speak. Visit our Parent Center
to learn more about how you can
help at home and learn more about
this new bar for student learning
Our campus has transformed,
too! Thanks to our many parents,
students, and community volunteers
who helped add plants, murals, and
new benches. This school year we
have the new Jaguar Student Commons, devoted to student recreation
and socialization. Similar to a college campus, our student commons
offers a place to play games and
sign up for student clubs, connect
with other students, and make new
friends during morning break and at
lunchtime. This is one more example of our dedication to promoting
a college-going-culture for all students!
As you can see we are proud jaguars and welcome you as partners
in our school journey. Come visit
the ever evolving campus and engage in the many new classes in the
parent center. Continue to visit our
website frequently for exciting updates at www.elserenoms.org. We
thank you for being our partners in
education.
Comets Come Back
S
acred Heart High School rocked
the neighborhood with over 300
Sacred Heart Alumni, family and
friends at the 3rd Annual Dinner &
Dance “Comets Come Back” event
in July. There was dancing under
the stars to a live performance by
ACE Band, a red carpet photo gallery and great food!
The Comets Come Back committee is made up of classmates of
graduating classes 1967 to 2010,
serving the Sacred Heart High
School community by raising funds
for scholarships. It is their desire
that young woman experience the
Sacred Heart Familia. Three alumnae (Rosemary Orozco ’58, Gloria
Sosa ’78 and Angelica Campos ’79)
were honored at the event for their
dedication to Sacred Heart and their
respective communities.
With the support of many local
businesses and community leaders,
the “Comets Come Back” event
was a huge success, measured in
over $20,000.00 raised for scholarship assistance. Over 85% of the
current student body is on some
type of financial assistance.
Save the Date for next year’s
event: Saturday, July 25th, 2015
If you would like to become a
sponsor or a donor, please contact
Comets Come Back committee at
cometscomeback@gmail.com
Like our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/shhsla
for all Sacred Heart information and
upcoming events.
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Update from
ARC President
Cal State LA Students on
Neighborhood Council
A
ligned with President Covino’s
goal of connecting the campus
to the community and vice versa,
Cal State LA students Sasha Perez
and Nicholas Carrillo ran for and
won seats on El Sereno’s LA-32
Neighborhood Council.
South Region director Sasha
Perez represents the Cal State LA
area and hopes to one day transform
Hector Huezo
El Sereno into a college town. For
now, she focuses on area beautification by increasing art and environmental awareness in the community. “We plan to pick up trash, wash
sidewalks, repaint buildings, design
murals, promote healthy living and
sustainability programs, and also
bring more organic vegetable gardens into the neighborhood,” she
said.
Perez was encouraged to pursue
this leadership role while working
as an intern at the Council District
14 office. There she handled marketing and outreach for projects like
the Huntington-Eastern Business
Improvement District, focusing on
improving local businesses in El
Sereno. Perez is pursuing degrees in
political science and environmental
geosciences at Cal State LA and
feels well-prepared for the double
duty.
Nicholas Carrillo, elected to
serve as North Region Director, is
currently working on community
outreach and planning to launch a
note-taking workshop for elementary and middle-school students. He
hopes to develop a partnership for
students of the Cal State LA Urban
Learning Program to go into local
schools and prepare the youths for
a higher education. “I feel we can
better connect El Sereno with Cal
State LA and make it known that
every elementary middle or high
school student has an opportunity
to go to college... and that there is
a great university right next door,”
said Carrillo, an education major.
Carrillo ran for the neighborhood
council because he saw the opportunity to put his classroom education into practice and to help make
a difference in the community. “The
campus activities I have been involved in helped build me up as a
leader,” he said.
Excerpted from Cal State LA Office of Communications and Public
Affairs.
to relieve the council of exhaustive
efforts, is the reviewing and possibly
amending the bylaws and creating
standing rules. Any amendments
can potentially change the structure
and/or operation of the Board. Any
items involving these amendments
will be on the upcoming agendas
for General Board meetings, which
take place every first Wednesday of
the month at 6pm at the El Sereno
Citizen’s Center. Agendas are posted on our website 72 hours prior to
the meeting (www.la32nc.org).
Lastly, please check our website to view the application process
for obtaining grant funds. The approved budget for the year includes
$10,000 to disburse to Non Profit Organizations and local public
schools (including some charters)
whose activity with the funds will
result in some benefit to 90032.
Any questions can be addressed to
board@la32nc.org.
estos cambios se harán en las
próximas agendas para las reuniones generales, que tienen
lugar cada primer miércoles del
mes a las 6:00pm en Senior
Center de El Sereno Ciudadano. Las agendas se publican en
nuestro sitio web 72 horas antes
de la reunión (www.la32nc.org).
Por último, por favor visite nuestro sitio web para ver el proceso
de solicitud para la obtención de
fondos de la subvención. El presupuesto aprobado para el año
incluye $10,000 a desembolsar
para Organizaciones Sin Fines
de Lucro y las escuelas públicas
locales (incluidas algunas cartas) cuya actividad con los fon-
dos se traducirá en un beneficio
para 90032. Cualquier pregunta
puede dirigirse a board@la32nc.
org.
LA32 NC Update
Marleen Fonseca, LA32 President
T
he Neighborhood Council remains operating under the City
imposed exhaustive efforts. In addition to taking the necessary steps
to gain compliance with EmpowerLA’s mandates to relieve that,
community outreach has also been
a priority of LA32.
There one pending requirement
Reporte LA32 NC
Marleen Fonseca, LA32 President
El Consejo Vecinal sigue operando bajo los esfuerzos exhaustivos impuestos por la
ciudad. Además de tomar las
medidas necesarias para lograr
el cumplimiento de los mandatos de EmpowerLA para aliviar
eso, la extensión a la comunidad
también ha sido una prioridad de
LA32.
El ultimo requisito pendiente
para salir de esfuerzos exhaustivos se trata de revisar y
posiblemente modificar los estatutos y la creación de reglas
permanentes. Las enmiendas
pueden cambiar la estructura y
/ o funcionamiento de la borde.
Cualquier artículo que implican
After two months in the making, in
August, the Alliance of River Communities (ARC) hosted a first of its
kind leadership development series
for neighborhood councils (NCs),
in partnership with the City Attorney’s Office and EmpowerLA’s
Neighborhood Education Advocate,
Lisette Covarrubias.
Over 65 NC board members and
stakeholders from each of 14 different NCs brought challenging
and specific questions about how
the boards can conduct their work
effectively and efficiently. The
City Attorney’s provided detailed
presentation in agenda setting, conflict of interest rules and conducting a meeting, and ARC presented
an easy to use Parliamentary Procedure cheat sheet to help boards
get through the important decision
making.
All 3 organizations lent their experience and knowledge to help the
region become a better tool to and
empower stakeholders and neighborhoods to get the most use out of
the hard work NC board members
commit to when they run for election.
You can follow the work of the
ARC on Facebook (Facbook.com/
ARCLosAngeles), and Twitter
(Twitter.com/ARCLosAngeles).
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LHNC President’s Report
Nanci Rosas\President of the Lincoln Height Neighborhood Council
Welcome back from summer vacation, Lincoln Heights; it’s time get
back to work!
The Holidays are approaching
quickly. Here are some of the events
we are planning.
Halloween -- October 31;
Veterans Day – November 11;
More information will be provided
as we get closer to these events. In
the meanwhile, all Neighborhood
Council meetings will be held on
the third Thursdays of the month
from 6 to 8 pm at El Arca. I hope to
see you at our NC meetings and at
our community events. Thank You.
Boyle Heights NC:
Community Outreach:
We
provided the popular bilingual
DMV license booklets, Clean
Storm Drain, Save Our Ocean
and River posters, and pet waste
bag and literature at the National
Night Out event.
I toured the new Wellness
Center at the historic General
Hospital to help the BHNC provide information on healthy exercise alternatives for our community. I also visited Roosevelt HS
Parent Center and Mendez HS
to talk about BHNC and inquire
about education issues with parents, students and teachers.
BHNC passed a motion in
Medicare Applicants: Six to Watch
Alvin Parra, Financial Advisor
Medicare open enrollment runs
from October 15 to December 7,
2014. The overwhelming amount of
advertising and phone calls aimed
at seniors is not only frustrating
but can make applicants afraid of
switching plans, or cause mistakes
in applying for a Medicare plan.
Following are six important things
to consider when signing up for
Medicare or switching plans:
1. Advantage and Supplemental
Plans – It is important to understand
the difference.
2. Thoroughly compare plans - Everyone’s needs vary. Compare at
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healthcare.
3. Pick the Right Doctor - If your
medical needs change, you have the
right to pick the plan that offers the
doctors and specialists you need.
4. Prescription Drugs - If medication cost are too expensive, you
have the right to research options
that may reduce drug costs.
5. Low Income Subsidy - Many low
income households (up to $13,000
individual or $26,000 couple) don’t
know that they may qualify for a
State program that helps pay for
prescription drug copayments and
deductibles.
6. Penalties - Seniors who fail to enroll in Medicare’s Part B and D at
the time they were first eligible may
be subject to penalties.
Medicare is an amazing program
and the federal government monitors it closely to protect seniors. But
with so many plans out there, Medicare can be confusing. In 30 to 45
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creen que no se les permite, debido
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Los culpables más frecuentes
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votar el 20 de octubre Obtenga el
formulario o crear una cuenta en
línea en http://registertovote.ca.gov/
Hans Johnson es consultor
político especializado en estrategias
de participación cívica. Él es el
presidente de los Demócratas
Progresistas East Area (www.eapd.
la) y un blogger en Huffington Post
(www.huffingtonpost.com/hansjohnson/)
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Tree Lighting – Date TBA
Holiday Parade – December 14;
May of 2013 to support driver’s
licenses for the undocumented
in California. This became bill
AB 60 and is now law. Our community has embraced it and we
will provide the necessary DMV
material to facilitate the application process.
Community Issues: Mynor
Godoy and I attended the press
conference put on by East Yard
and CBE with Monsignor John
Moretta and parishioners of Resurrection Church to demand that
Exide and DTSC clean up lead
contamination in our community.
We called for a complete cleanup of all homes, parks, schools!
Exide is under investigation by a
US Federal Grand Jury. I also attended the Neighborhood Watch
of Resurrection Church on to get
an update on the Exide problem.
Fanny Ortiz and I joined a lobby day delegation to LA City Hall
with the Raise LA campaign. We
presented the CIS passed by the
BHNC at our last Board meeting
to LA City Council members,
calling for a living wage for hotel
workers.
I initiated a meeting with the
LAPD, LA City Hollenbeck prosecutor, local residents and staff
of the Benjamin Franklin Public
Library to plan solutions to the
public drinking, homelessness,
and disruptions in the library.
I also attended the LAC-USC
conference on homelessness.
Aggressive policing and major
development in downtown LA is
driving this population to Boyle
Heights. I visited Evergreen Park
parking lot to see the homeless
camp and people living in a van
for over a month.
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Profile: Peter Quezada, Greater
Cypress Park NC
A
s a Community Intervention
Worker for Aztecs Rising,
Gang Reduction Youth Development Program in of Lincoln
Heights, Peter Quezada works to
provide opportunities to youth for
more positive experiences than the
alcohol, drugs, vandalism, criminal
activity and abusiveness inherent in
the lifestyle.
Born in Durango, Mexico in
1955, he immigrated to Los Angeles at age three, was raised in Echo
Park, and attended Virgil Junior
High, Belmont & Marshall High,
and Los Angeles City College.
In the mid 1970’s Peter moved to
Northeast Los Angeles and began
cleaning the neighborhood himself.
At first he worked alone, then with
middle school and high school kids,
and eventually with youth affiliated
with gang and tagging crews. Local
merchants and members of service
organizations called him ‘Captain
Graffiti.’ and in the street he was
called ‘Painter Pete’.
Working in banking at the time,
Peter was recruited to take on the
fight against gangs and graffiti.
He began working for Community
Youth Gang Services and later as an
Independent Youth Counselor under
Councilpersons Richard Alatorre,
Gloria Molina, Mike Hernandez,
Nick Pacheco, Alex Padilla and others. He also spent nearly ten years
with the Conservation Corps teaching young people the importance of
recycling and taking care of Mother
Earth. Peter began drawing murals in Northeast Los Angeles and
received commissions from L.A.
Cultural Affairs, the Department of
Recreation & Parks, City Councilpersons, private citizens and companies.
Approaching retirement, Peter
says he would like to dedicate himself to raising his young daughter,
and painting murals in the streets
with people of all ages like he did in
the 80’s and 90’s.
(323)245-9408
Plans continued from front page
clustered around the property. The two- and
three-story homes, ranging from 1800-2000
square feet, would sit on 2000 square foot
lots grouped closely together in the high-density style promoted recently under the City’s
Small Lot Ordinance and used heavily in areas such as Silver Lake and Echo Park.
He also said the proposal, which requires
rezoning a portion of the site, includes removal of a significant amount of unstable fill
brought in over the years, and cutting the top
of the hill down by an unknown amount to
replace the unstable soil that is removed.
Community members pointed to dangerous entrance and exit points along Eastern
and Lombardy. But, aside from the familiar traffic and congestion complaints, the
main sticking point for residents seemed
to be the number of homes, and their size.
The three-story homes would be well over
the height limit set forth in the North East
Los Angeles Hillsides Ordinance, brought to
law with the support of Councilman Huizar.
Some also wondered whether the hill is stable enough for high-density development.
Mr. Kassel stated he could build 35
homes on the site by right. To build 43
homes, Clearwater will request a zoning
variance and variances from the NELA Hillsides Ordinance.
Neighborhood Council Member Ruben
Chavez, vocal in his support of the high-density housing development, said those who
oppose are simply ‘against change.’ But
others argued that the block-by-block changes brought on by renovation and sales of
existing homes in El Sereno, and the population growth buyers of these homes bring,
demonstrates a neighborhood evolving at a
natural pace, adding that while large scale
development can leave out the important element of diversity, gradual growth is a sign of
a healthy community.
A petition circulating in support of
dedicating the land to public use has been
steadily growing. A small group of volunteers continues to walk door to door to bring
neighbors up to date on the development
proposal. Said resident Erica Armijo-Moura, “It’s important to speak up for your vision
of El Sereno.”
Casino Night at EL ARCA
Marjorie Crowley
T
he Neighborhood Council remains operating under the City
imposed exhaustive efforts. In addition to taking the necessary steps
to gain compliance with EmpowerLA’s mandates to relieve that,
community outreach has also been
a priority of LA32.
There one pending requirement
to relieve the council of exhaustive
efforts, is the reviewing and possibly
amending the bylaws and creating
standing rules. Any amendments
can potentially change the structure
and/or operation of the Board. Any
items involving these amendments
will be on the upcoming agendas
for General Board meetings, which
take place every first Wednesday of
the month at 6pm at the El Sereno
Citizen’s Center. Agendas are posted on our website 72 hours prior to
the meeting (www.la32nc.org).
Lastly, please check our website to view the application process
for obtaining grant funds. The approved budget for the year includes
$10,000 to disburse to Non Profit Organizations and local public
schools (including some charters)
whose activity with the funds will
result in some benefit to 90032.
Any questions can be addressed to
board@la32nc.org.
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de dos y tres pisos, de 1800-2000 pies
cuadrados, se sentaran en lotes de
2,000 pies cuadrados, agrupadas en el
estilo de alta densidad promovido recientemente bajo la Ordenanza del Lote
Pequeño utilizada en gran medida en
áreas como Silver Lake y Echo Park.
Dijo que la propuesta, que requiere
la rezonificación de una parte del sitio,
incluye la eliminación de una cantidad
de relleno inestable traído en los últimos
Sr. Kassel declaró que podía construir 35 viviendas en el sitio por derecho.
Para construir 43 casas, Clearwater solicitará una variación de zonificación y
las variaciones de la OLN.
Concejal Rubén Chávez, vocal en
su apoyo a la promoción de viviendas
de alta densidad, dijo que los que se
oponen son simplemente ‘ contra el
cambio.’ Pero otros argumentaron que
los cambios de bloque a bloque provo-
años, y el corte de la cima de una cantidad desconocida para reemplazar el
suelo inestable que se retira.
Miembros de la comunidad señalaron las entradas y salidas peligrosas del
Eastern y Lombardía . Pero, aparte de
las denuncias de tráfico y de congestión
familiares, el principal escollo para los
residentes parecía ser el número de
viviendas, y su tamaño comparado al
tamano de los lotes. Las casas de tres
pisos estarían muy por encima del límite
de altura establecido en la Ordenanza el
Laderas en el Noreste (OLN), apoyado
por el Concejal Huizar. Algunos también
se preguntaban si la colina es lo suficientemente estable para el desarrollo de
alta densidad.
cados por la renovación y las ventas de
casas usadas en El Sereno, y el crecimiento de la población por compradores de estas viviendas, demuestra un
barrio que evoluciona a un ritmo natural,
y agregó que el desarrollo a gran escala
se puede dejar de lado el elemento importante de la diversidad, el crecimiento
gradual es un signo de una comunidad
saludable.
Una petición que circula en apoyo de
dedicar la tierra para uso público se ha
crecido. Un pequeño grupo de voluntarios sigue caminando de puerta a puerta
para informar a los vecinos al corriente
de la propuesta. Dijo la residenta Erica
Armijo - Moura , “Es importante hablar a
favor de su visión de El Sereno “.
a algunas familias y cuidadores
a tener una noche de fiesta ,
mientras que otros aprendieron
acerca de los servicios que EL
ARCA ofrece. Ya estamos deseando que llegue el evento del
próximo año! “
Los fondos recaudados los
esfuerzos de apoyo a EL ARCA
para la atención integral de salud
a más de 200 clientes y sus familias a través de un sistema de
, servicios médicos y de apoyo
de restauración y programas de
calidad en un ambiente compasivo y cariñoso. Por favor, visite
www.elarcainc.org y ver cómo
se puede hacer una diferencia
. Todas las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos y muy
apreciado .
Noche de Casino por EL ARCA
Marjorie Crowley
M
ás de 200 personas se reunieron en Lincoln Heights
para asistir a la segunda Noche
de Casino anual , organizada
por EL ARCA , local de una organización sin fines de lucro
comprometida a mejorar la calidad de vida de adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo y sus
familias . La cena fue servida , la
banda tocó y los dados tirados
en el juego de imitación , todo
por una buena causa . El punto culminante de la noche fue
cuando Douglas de CI Towing
ganó una bicicleta nueva !
Colaboradores incluidos Ricardo Flores , quien donó varios cuadros para la subasta silenciosa y Armando Figueroa
Music . El Presidente Arca John
Menchaca dijo del evento : “Fue
una noche perfecta ; todos se divirtieron . Se dio la oportunidad
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CCAG Soup
Kitchen and
Food Pantry
C
alvary Chapel has served the
community of El Sereno and
surrounding neighborhoods for
over 80 years with the mission to
reach every one with the message
of faith, hope, and love.
Over the years our commitment
to the community has become
stronger and stronger and today,
we provide many free programs
including Individual and Family
Counseling, spiritually based Boys
and Girls clubs, and Small Group
Bible Studies. We also facilitate
Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at our
church location.
Calvary Chapel’s Soup Kitchen has served the El Sereno area
for over 40 years, reaching out
to reach out to those who need a
helping hand and hot meal. During
hard times, it is important for our
local friends to know there is hope
and healing in Jesus Christ, our
provider and comforter. Our Food
Pantry, established in 2013, has
grown very quickly over the last
year and a half as God has been
faithful in bringing the resources
and funds to make it possible to
provide the community with bags
of food to take home. Through this
service, we have served neighbors
struggling financially.
Unfortunately, we were forced to
interrupt these programs temporarily. We understand the difficulty this
presents to those in need and hope
to open our doors again. Since
these programs have closed over
150 men, women and children have
lost the opportunity for weekly
meals and food distribution. Most
of these people are low income
families, senior citizens and children that have come to depend on
this service as part of their survival.
We have functioned for over 40
years with a clean record for providing safe food handling practices
and service to the community. We
look forward to opening our doors
in the near future so we can resume
helping those who need us most.
Our Food programs are a vital
heart beat that connect Calvary
Chapel to the community and it is
our prayer that everyone see God’s
love in our service through these
programs.
From Photography to Vapeology
J
ohn Hartigan was a two pack
a day smoker who thought he
would never stop using cigarettes.
But when electronic cigarettes came
into his life, he says, he quit in less
than a month. “I am healthier with
more energy, I am not a pariah polluting the air around me, my clothes
don’t smell bad and I spend less
money.” Hartigan opened his business, Vapeology, in Highland Park
because he felt people needed infor-
mation about e-cigarettes and if he
could quit smoking after 37 years
everyone could.
Born in Illinois, Hartigan has
lived in California for 45 years,
spending the last 29 years in Southern California. With a college degree in Photographic Arts and Science, Hartigan identifies himself as
a professional commercial photographer on hiatus.
His philosophy is that when elec-
IILA Celebrates
O
ne hundred years ago leaders
at the Los Angeles YWCA
recognized a growing number of
immigrant women and girls joining their programs. United with
other leaders across the nation they
championed the needs and rights of
newly-arrived immigrants. From
that movement the International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) was
launched. In 1935 IILA spun off
from the YWCA and separately in-
corporated.
From its first home at 1315
Pleasant Avenue in Boyle Heights,
IILA eventually moved to 435
South Boyle Avenue. In 1997
IILA expanded and moved its
headquarters to 3845 Selig Place
in Lincoln Heights, retaining the
Boyle Heights facility primarily
for senior assistance and a legal
program.
Continued on page 14, IILA
tronic cigarettes are used correctly
they are a lower-risk alternative
to cigarettes and an aid to quitting
smoking altogether. “We educate
our customers,” he says, “on the
safe and effective usage of e-cigs
and the importance of not being offensive in society with vaporizers.”
After 2 years on Figueroa Street,
Vapeology is “the oldest e-cigarette store” in Los Angeles’ quickly growing market. Customers appreciate that Hartigan and his staff
offer free samples of the over 100
flavors of e-liquids they personally
vet for quality and purity. He adds
that all the flavors are lab created,
no “amateurs mixing up chemicals
in their basement.”
Hartigan encourages those who
want to try e-cigarettes as a method
to quit smoking to stop in. Vapeology LA 3714 N. Figueroa Street ph:
323.222.0744
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River continued from page 1
and vegetable farms. The river and
its tributaries confounded new residents. Winter storms sent water,
boulders, mud and trees flowing
from the mountains and unleashing sudden flooding of the river
system’s lowlands. After flooding,
the river flowed west towards Santa Monica or south towards Long
Beach.
Flood waters in the winter of
1914 filled the Arroyo Seco and
delivered a flash flood of water and
mud to those living and working
in the lowlands of the Arroyo Seco
and Frogtown. Buildings along the
top of the Arroyo toppled into the
flow. In response to the devastation,
the Devil’s Gate Dam was built in
the 1920s creating a reservoir of
waters flowing off the San Gabriels
and protecting the Arroyo Seco.
As new sources of water were
negotiated for a growing population, the unpredictable LA River
became an enemy, used as dumping
ground and scorned.
In response to a deadly New
Year’s Day flood that killed over
100 people and inundated river
communities, the Flood Control
Act of 1936 was passed, giving the
Army Corps of Engineers responsibility for taming the river. The
Corps designed the concrete chan-
Rio
nels that the River has become,
straightening the meandering river
from LA to Long Beach. It took 30
years to convert the river from waterway to a giant open-air concrete
drain. The resulting ‘LA River’ and
its sources were fenced, to keep citizens out lest a population used to
a dry, passive river, would be unexpectedly caught in a torrent in times
of flood. The resultant control system has withstood seasonal flooding including the 100-year flood of
1969.
While Los Angeles has locked up
its river, tamed it to near extinction,
and used it as a drainage flow to the
sea, river flood control infrastructure is now deteriorating. The Devil’s Gate Dam is barely functioning.
The Station Fire of 2009 destabilized the national forest above the
Dam and the burn areas released
large quantities of soil that now
fill the reservoir. Mud has blocked
drains. While stopgap measures are
being taken, no permanent solution
to restore the aging dam to its purpose as part of a complex design
in regional flood control had been
identified, leaving those who live
and work along the lowlands of the
Arroyo and Frogtown, susceptible
to mountain floods and their potentially deadly impact.
East LA Night Life
Albert Hernandez
W
hat does ‘East Los Angeles’
bring to mind? For some,
it’s gangs, drugs, and violence. But
what about the area’s clubs and
more positive things? As a college
student, I like exploring new places
and finding gems in dark places. I
believe other students would agree
that when it comes to a having
a good time, students and adults
enjoy partying and fun times with
friends. In East Los Angles there
are gems in muddy water.
El Capiro located on 5050 E
3rd St in Los Angeles is one of
those gems. Man, talk about a
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Tongva el agua y alimentos
para miles de años. Aldeas de
Tongva construidas a lo largo
de los bancos de los ríos fueron
trasladados a un terreno más
alto cuando las inundaciones de
invierno fluyeron de las montañas
de San Gabriel, y regresaron
cuando las aguas retrocedian. El
pueblo de Los Ángeles también
se estableció a lo largo del río,
pero las tradiciones europeas de
derechos de agua y tierra creó
un plan menos flexible para los
recién llegados.
En el siglo 20, el río de LA
y sus afluentes se abastecen
de agua para más de medio
millón de ciudadanos, sus fincas
de naranjas y hortalizas. El río
y sus afluentes confundidian
a los nuevos residentes. Las
tormentas de invierno envían
agua, piedras, lodo y árboles
que fluyen desde las montañas
y desatando inundaciones en las
tierras bajas del sistema fluvial.
Después de la inundación, el río
fluyaba al oeste en la dirección
a Santa Mónica o al sur, hacia
Long Beach.
Las aguas de inundación
en el invierno de 1914 llenaron
al Arroyo Seco y entregaron
una riada de agua y lodo a
los que vivian y trabajaban en
las tierras bajas del Arroyo
Seco y Frogtown. Edificios a lo
largo de la parte superior del
Arroyo derribaron en el flujo. En
respuesta a la devastación, se
construyo el Devil’s Gate Dam
en la década de 1920 la creando
de un depósito de aguas que
fluyen fuera del las montanas
San Gabriel y protegiendo el
Arroyo Seco.
Como
se
negociaron
nuevas fuentes de agua para
una población creciente, la
impredecible río LA se convirtió
en un enemigo, que se utiliza
como vertedero y despreciado.
En respuesta a una inundación
que mato a mas de 100
personas, el día de Año Nuevo
y inundo las comunidades, la
Ley de Control de Inundaciones
de 1936 se aprobó, dando el
Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
la responsabilidad de domar
al río. El ACE diseñaron los
canales de concreto que el río
se ha convertido, enderezando
los meandros del río a Long
Beach. Le tomó 30 años para
convertir de un río natural a
drenaje gigante de concreta
con a cielo abierto. El resultante
‘Rio LA’ y sus fuentes fueron
cercados, para mantener a los
ciudadanos a no sea que una
población acomstumbrada a un
río seco pasiva, sería atrapado
inesperadamente en un torrente
en épocas de inundación. El
sistema de control resultante
ha resistido las inundaciones
de temporada, incluyendo la
inundación de 100 años de 1969.
Mientras que Los Angeles se
ha bloqueado su río, domesticado
hasta casi su extinción, y lo usó
como un flujo de drenaje al mar,
la infraestructura de control de
inundacion se está deteriorando.
El Devil’s Gate Dam apenas
funciona. El incendio en la
estación de bomberos de
2009 desestabilizó el bosque
nacional arriba de la presa y
las áreas quemadas liberaron
grandes cantidades de tierra
que ahora llenan el depósito.
Barro ha bloqueado desagües.
Mientra se toman medidas de
emergencia, no hay una solución
permanente para restaurar la
presa de envejecimiento a su
propósito como parte de un
diseño complejo en el control
de inundaciones regional como
había sido identificado, dejando
a los que viven y trabajan a lo
largo de las tierras bajas del
Arroyo y Frogtown, susceptibles
a la montaña inundaciones y su
impacto potencialmente mortal.
hidden gem I heard The Breeder,
an American alternative rock band
formed in 1990 by Kim Deal of the
Pixies and Tanya Donelly, hung
out here before they went big. This
little place is a fun place to drink
and play pool with some of your
buddies.
Who doesn’t like Mexican
music and hard drinks? Well, for
those who do there is no better
place than La Rondalla on 469 S
Atlantic Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Not only are the drinks reasonably
priced, but you can also dance and
express who you are with Mexican
music.
A lot of young adults are so
tied up with all the negative that
happens in East LA, they forget
the great places. El Capiro and La
Rondalla are just two of the gems
in an area well worth exploring.
Garfonos Pizza
Tyler James Wise
Saved By The Bell had ‘The
Max’, Boy Meets World had
‘Chubbies’, Cheers had... well
they had ‘Cheers.’ And Cal State
LA has Garfonos, the closest offcampus place for a drink between
classes or enjoying a night out
with friends. Owner Jose Duarte
has been operating Garfonos for
over 20 years and he makes it a
very comfortable environment for
students and faculty alike.
While Garfonos might not be a
traditional bar (it’s also a pizza
parlor) the beer is exactly why it’s
popular with Cal State LA students.
It’s the only bar within in a 10 mile
radius, where you can purchase a
gallon of beer -- literally a gallon
-- which is perfect for large groups
of friends.
Garfonos offers a wide variety of
food as well. Their main calling
card is the pizza, though they also
offer everything from hamburgers
to salads to fish and chips. A hint:
let the pizza cool down for 5-10
minutes before you eat it or it
will burn the roof of your mouth.
Other than that, get ready to enjoy
some delicious tasting pizza at a
reasonable price.
This bar is a mainstay in Cal State
LA night life. It’s the one bar that
everyone seems to know and is the
type of hole in the wall that is great
for catching the game with friends.
Located at 5468 Valley Blvd. Los
Angeles, right off of Lillyvale
before the 710 South entrance.
It’s a quick 5 minute walk from
campus.
(323)245-9408
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OPINION
Urban Wildlife Refuge
El Refugio de Vida Silvestre Urbano
Robert C. Leyland-Monefeldt
T
he Los Angeles River (LAR)
was destroyed because it had
the habit of doing what rivers do –
flood —in a city that did what cities
tend to do – expand into the flood
plains. Development, motivated by
private profit, is seldom prevented
in areas prone to natural disasters.
But costs associated with recovery
from fire, flood, and earthquakes
are assumed by the public even
while public welfare for the poor
increasingly shrinks and corporate
welfare thrives.
The LA River has flooded 25
times since the first Spaniards invaded the river basin, including
eight floods between 1852 and
1914, when flood ‘control’ projects
were begun. The floods of 1934 and
1938, considered the worst, saw
150 deaths and damages totaling
between $400 million to $1 billion
in today’s dollars.
But flood plain development
continued unabated. The river was
converted into a concrete channel
by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Construction spread impermeable
surfaces, increasing runoff as rainwater was blocked from percolating
into underground aquifers.
While the current drought, likely caused by global warming, may
diminish the risk of flooding and
reduce the availability of water to
the eternally growing population of
Los Angeles, the carrying capaci-
Robert C. Leyland-Monefeldt
ty of the Los Angeles River Basin
was reached long ago. We remain in
denial, however, as to how we contribute to natural disasters.
The so-called LA River “Revitalization” is another euphemism used
by supporters of increased density
and development near the flood
control channel. Evidence of the
intent behind ‘Revitalization’ is the
56-condo unit currently under construction in Elysian Valley next to
the new $4 million MRCA (Phase
ll) public park.
Prior to this Orwellian concept,
the Mountain Recreation & Conservation Authority (MRCA) staff had
proposed the LA River Urban Wildlife Refuge (LARUWR) for the 51mile corridor extending from San
Fernando Valley to the Long Beach
estuary. The 17, 000-acre wildlife
corridor would connect the Santa
Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Griffith Park, and Long
Beach.
The wildlife refuge would serve
to mitigate the heat island created
by Los Angeles and contributing to
global warming, while the increase
in development that “revitalization”
promotes will exacerbate climate
change. I am encouraged by Pope
Francis’ call to protect “God’s creation.” He stated: “God wanted this
Earth . . . not so that we could destroy it.”
E
El Gabacho: Where is the
Accountability
L
ocal media outlets have reported on the derogation of the public bidding process designed to get
the best contract price and terms
for district computer technology
and software programs. The Los
Angeles District Attorney and any
other state or federal governmental
authority that sees the potential violation of law might consider filing
charges.
Such a forum is designed to get
at the truth in this matter, because
it has the legal process, e.g. discovery, deposition, and the compulsory gathering of relevant evidence.
What is at question is finally having
a dispassionate and unbiased examination of what has gone on in the
present IPad fiasco and other similar actions that have occurred and
that continues to be allowed without any public scrutiny.
When Stewart Magruder, who
sat on the oversight committee at
LAUSD tried to question the IPad
deal with Pearson and Apple, he
was removed. What better argument could one make for having an
unbiased and dispassionate examination of actions regarding the deal
by a neutral appropriate judicial forum. If teachers would have been
suspected of helping an outside
vendor secure a multimillion dollar
district contract, they would have
already been pulled from their jobs
until an in depth investigation had
taken place.
According to a local teacher,
the investigation of his whistle
blower complaint involving the
graduating of students and giving
diplomas to students with low elementary school reading and math
abilities, was given to the very people charged, in his whistle blower
complaint, for being responsible
l Río de Los Angeles (RLA)
fué destruído por tener el
hábito de hacer lo que ríos suelen hacer – inundar los terrenos
aluviales. El desarrollo de las
ciudades, motivado por el lucro,
casi nunca se excluye construcción de lugares donde ocurren
desastres naturales – quizás
porque los gastos relacionados
con la recuperación después de
incedios destructivos, desbordes de ríos, y terremotos, son
en gran parte asumidos por el
pύblico. La ironía es que mientras el bienestar pύblico para el
pobre se reduce cada vez más,
o se elimina, el de las corporaciones prospera.
El RLA se ha desbordado
aproximádamente 25 veces desde que los españoles invadieron
su cuenca, incluyendo ocho
veces entre 1852 y 1914, cuando construcciones para “controlarlo” comenzaron. Las inundaciones del 1934 y 1938, fueron
las peores, con 150 muertes y
daños entre $400 millones y $1
billón.
Pero el desarrollo—la construcción—en terrenos aluviales,
continύa sin cesar gracias a Los
Ingenieros del Ejército, quienes
convirtieron el río en un canal de
hormigón. Con la construcción
del canal ha seguido aumentando las superficies impermeables
y por ende; la afluencia debido a
que a las aguas vertientes no se
les permite mucha oportunitad
de filtrar y ser parte del acuífero
subterráneos.
La sequía actual, probablemente causado por el calentamiento de la Tierra, podría
disminύir el riesgo de inundaciones y a la vez reducir el agua
disponible para la eternamente
creciente población de L.A. La
escaséz de agua nos vá a obligar aceptar el hecho de que la
carga poblacional sostenible de
la cuenca de L.A. se alcanzó
hace mucho tiempo. Seguimos
en negación, a pesar de todo,
en cuanto a cómo contribuímos
a los desastres naturales.
La supuesta “revitalización”
del RLA, es un eufemismo usado
por los que apoyan el aumento
de la densidad y la construcción
hasta la orilla del canal hidráulico fluvial. La construcción actual
de 56 condominios en Elysian
Valley a lado del nuevo Marsh
Park Phase ll (Parque Ciénaga
Fase ll), un parque que costó
$4 millones, es evidencia de la
intención detrás de la supuesta
“Revitalización” del RLA.
Antes de este concepto orwelliano, el personal de la agencia
estatal, la Autoridad de Recreación y Conservación Montañes (MRCA), había recomendado el RVSURLA para el
corredor de 51 millas desde del
Valle de San Fernando hasta
el estero de Long Beach. Este
corredor de vida silvestre de
17,000 acres conectaría el Aréa
de Recreo Nacional de las Montañas de Santa Monica, Griffith
Park, y Long Beach.
El RVSURLA serviría para mitigar el calor insular creado por
Los Angeles, lo que contribuye
al calentamiento de laTierra.
El aumento de la construcción
que la “revitalización” del RLA
tambien promueve agrabará el
cambio climatológico global. Me
siento animado, a pesar de todo,
con el llamado del Papa Francisco a proteger la “creación de
Dios.” Afirmó que:“Dios quiso
esta Tierra… no para que pudiéramos destruirla.”
Llame y/o escriba al Alcalde
Eric Garcetti (213/978-0600)
y al Consejero Mitch O’Farrell
(323/957-4500: diga que nó a
los Kayaks/gentrificación y sí a
una baja densidad en las communidades ribereñas y sí al RVSURLA (LARUWR).
robertleyland@yahoo.com
for this travesty. Is investigating
your own alleged violations of law,
something that is designed to get at
the truth and establish best practices
or does it tend to maintain generational dysfunction that does irreparable harm to honest individuals?
The purpose of assertions of privilege and privacy seems to be to hide
bad or illegal acts. The standard response to requests
for the production of documents
concerning individuals is that these
requests violate these folks right to
privacy. But why would an entitity
have the right to cover someone’s
right to privacy if they are doing it
to cover up their illegal and potentially criminal behavior?
Whether it’s credit default
swaps, sub prime scams, or alleged illegal behavior, it is human nature that bad acts do not
come to an end unless those responsible face civil and if necessary criminal legal consequences.
If you agree you might try calling
or emailing Los Angeles District
Attorney Jackie Lacey to encourage her to file charges against those
involved, so that those involved
might finally be held accountable to
the law- like the rest of us.
Jackie Lacey, District Attorney’s
Office, County of Los Angeles, 210
West Temple Street, Suite 18000,
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3210 Telephone (213) 974-3512, Fax (213)
974-1484TTY (800) 457-7778,
webmail@da.lacounty.gov.
sive and charismatic candidate
going against a career politician
who has sought higher office after
higher office without actually
working to better our neighborhoods. Peter Choi is not a politician
but has a great vision for keeping
government clean and accountable
and for changing the culture of
Sacramento.
In the 53 assembly district, Sandra Mendoza is a local leader seeking election to an open seat vacated
by termed out Assembly Speaker
Emeritus John Perez. Serving on
the neighborhood council and
boards and steering committees for
local schools. Mendoza has been
a champion for the rights of students and working families from
Pico Union and Westlake to Huntington Park and Boyle Heights.
An ardent supporter of working
families, like many Angelenos
she is tired of “machine politics”
where the staff of career politicians are anointed next in line to
higher office without a history of
serving the neighborhood.
Peter Choi and Sandra Mendoza are both excellent candidates
focused on restoring transparent
and ethical governance at the State
Capitol. I am both excited and
anxious to see the next generation
of elected officials, forged by the
Local Leaders on the Ballot Nov 4th
Hector Huezo
N
ovember 4th is a critical
day for California voters in
Central and East Los Angeles.
Specifically Senate District 24 and
Assembly District 53.
This will be the first election for
the newly drawn Senate District
24, and Angelenos have an opportunity to vote for local candidate
Peter Choi who has been an active
and involved community member
from Silver Lake to Eagle Rock,
and Koreatown to Boyle Heights.
Having helped found the Silver
Lake Neighborhood Council, he
knows the work of local community members and understands the
frustrations dealing with career
politicians at various levels. Peter
Choi is a qualified and experienced
leader. A graduate of Harvard, Choi
is the son of a Korean diplomat
and had a successful first career
working in the film industry.
I’m voting for Peter, a progres-
neighborhoods that they live, work
and strive for, take office.
I call on all voters to support
Choi and Mendoza on November
4th and launch what can be a long
practice of turning out local and
accountable leaders to represent the
communities that we care about.
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IILA’s legacy has always been
one of direct service and advocacy, with the aim of enabling new
comers to successfully adapt to,
contribute to, and thrive in southern California, while retaining and
remaining proud of their cultural
heritage.
Today IILA employs over 150
dedicated people who speak some
19 languages, operating from 18
locations across the county. We
have assisted the unaccompanied
youth who fled abject poverty and
wide spread violence in Central
America to seek refuge here and
assist refuges from all over the
world. IILA assists immigrants
to secure US Citizenship and
asylees to find protection from a
well-founded fear of persecution
in their homelands. We assist
low income families to receive
high-quality childcare where
their children will emerge ready
for success in school, allowing
parents to work and support their
families. Our seniors division delivers healthy
meals, social services and
transportation, and our
commercial kitchen delivers more than 1 million
nutritious meals annually to some 20 childcare
agencies in low income
neighborhoods
across
Los Angeles.
To celebrate our centennial IILA has two
events planned: On October 10, 2014 at USC
we will host a conference
illustrating how social
services and government
adapt to the needs of their
changing communities.
To register go to http://
www.iilosangeles.org/
centennial/
On November 15,
2014 we will host our
Boyle Avenue Bash where
the surrounding community and
our clients from over the years are
invited to celebrate our heritage,
and enjoy music, food, information booths and a historical retrospective. We hope you can join
us.
OPINION: Time to Demilitarize Society
Jimmy Franco
H
eavy weaponry is beginning
to penetrate all facets of our
society. Militarism and the use
of aggressive tactics to resolve
problems are the political norm in
US foreign policy, but why have
this in our streets?
The militant stop-and-frisk
police tactics in New York City
result in continuing harassment
of minority youth and led to
the recent killing of a young
man choked to death by police.
Heavily-armed police launching
war-like operations, discriminatory gang injunctions, drug busts
by SWAT teams who resemble
soldiers and police responses to
incidents armed with deadly firepower, result in over-reaction and
injuries to innocent people.
These operations increasingly
carried out against minority communities fill prisons with young
people and antagonize innocent
civilians in targeted communities,
but has not eliminated the root
problems of youth gangs, which
continue to grow.
Another group victimized by
combative police responses is the
mentally ill and homeless. As the
number of mentally-ill in the US
country increases and the level
of medical care provided to them
declines, their behavior on the
streets is addressed as a criminal
threat by police trained to respond
to emotional outbursts and abnormal behavior by shooting to kill.
US foreign policy and strategy
presently consists of designating
certain countries, governments
and leaders as ‘enemies’ of US
interests. The practice of creating
antagonistic relationships with
foreign governments by resorting
to violent solutions to complex
problems has had negative consequences for our society. Certain
minority communities are viewed
through a military perspective
and treated as enemy combatants
whose order must be maintained
through the use of force. The
military term collateral damage
is now used by authorities in
our society to refer to people
‘mistakenly’ killed by the police.
This link between foreign and
domestic actions simply reinforces the irrational mindset of using
aggressive tactics as a solution to
social problems. Treating certain
communities as an enemy to be
repressed only creates more anger
and resistance, as shown by the
residents of Ferguson, Missouri
who refuse to be intimidated by
the massive show of armed force
arrayed against them.
The use of military-style
campaigns by local police will
not resolve our deeply-rooted
social problems. An alternative
approach, careful analysis of
the causes of our pressing social
problems and the formulation of
practical, less costly and realistic
policies, is needed. For example,
if we use our resources to fund
and improve education levels,
poverty will be reduced as will
the lure of youth gangs and the
population of young people in
prisons.
The creation of civilian review
boards to oversee and monitor local police departments will result
in more accountability to their respective communities and reduce
the level of police misconduct. A
militaristic mentality and repressive methods are incompatible
with our democratic ideology that
condones diverse ideas, methods
and free expression.
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