We’re transforming the iconic ‘Big County’ General Hospital into the new LAC-USC Wellness Center, and we’re looking for a dynamic executive director to manage it during the Wellness Center’s critical nascent years. If you possess strong management abilities, fundraising skills, and experience working with non-profit organizations – plus you care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community – the Wellness Center may be the perfect fit for you. Click here to read more about the position, including how to apply!
If you’re a property owner whose residence or business suffered damage due to high-speed winds affecting L.A. County from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, you may qualify for a low-interest disaster loan! Qualifying homeowners can receive loans up to $200,000 to repair real estate—and as much as $40,000 to repair personal property! Beginning Dec. 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration representatives will be on-hand to answer questions at the Pasadena Fire Headquarters, located at 199 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 550. Office hours vary. Call (800) 659-2955 for details—or read more information here!
Iin response to allegations that Sheriff’s Deputies working in county custody facilities engaged in unnecessary use of force—and that complaints about such behavior were systematically downplayed, ignored, or covered up—the Board of Supervisors formed a Citizen’s Commission on Jail Violence. Each supervisor nominates one member, and Sup. Gloria Molina announced she will appoint the Honorable Justice Carlos R. Moreno. Read more about him here.
In the wake of numerous reports by the American Civil Liberties Union of alleged violence, intimidation, and excessive force by Sheriff’s Deputies, Sup. Gloria Molina is calling for Sheriff Lee Baca to implement numerous reforms in county custody facilities—including the installation of surveillance cameras. Read more about her proposals here.
The County and the City of Los Angeles have teamed up to offer a $100,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators responsible for killing 22-year-old Veronica Ultreras and her three-year-old daughter Cynthia. It’s the one of the largest rewards—for one of the coldest cases—in Los Angeles history. Read more about it here.
If you receive a letter from any company offering to lower property taxes on your home, don’t be fooled. While these letters appear official, they did not come from any government agency. You never have to pay for a review of your property’s value. The L.A. County Assessor’s Office does it free of charge. Decline-in-value reassessment Proposition 8 applications are easy to complete and you can get one by calling (888) 807-2111 or online at assessor.lacounty.gov. Click here for more information! (¡Siga este enlace para información en español!)
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East Los Angeles Field Office 4801 East Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: (323) 881-4601
Fax: (323) 887-7286
Hall of Administration Office 856 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration