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Welcome to "Guac Talk", the official newsletter of the City of La Habra Heights.
We hope that you will find interesting, helpful, timely information -- and most importantly -- that you feel connected to your community.
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Roads Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, August 27, 2018
City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
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Stay Informed
Sign Up for Local Emergency Alerts
Receive timely and valuable information regarding severe weather warnings, wildfires, road closures/detours, Sheriff activity, local events, missing persons, crime prevention tips, etc.
Registering is simple. To get started, text 'ALERTLHH' to '888777' or click on the link below for more information.
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Pursuant to the
Land Use Element Policy 49
of the La Habra Heights General Plan, La Habra Heights residents have declared themselves to be opposed to street lights and other artificially illuminated intrusions on the majesty of moon, stars, and the clouds of infinity above us in the night skies.
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all-hazard training.
This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.
CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. While people will respond to others in need without the training, one goal of the CERT program is to help them do so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary danger. In CERT training, citizens learn to:
- Manage utilities and put out small fires;
- Treat the three medical killers by opening airways controlling bleeding, and treating for shock;
- Provide basic medical aid;
- Search for and rescue victims safely;
- Organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective and collect disaster intelligence to support first responders.
Class Schedule
Day:
Wednesdays
Dates:
September 5, 2018 (Session #1)
September 12, 2018 (Session #2)
September 19, 2018 (Session #3)
September 26, 2018 (Session #4)
Time:
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Day:
Saturday
Date:
September 29, 2018 (Session #5)
Time:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
STARS Center - 11515 Colima Road, Room K-1, Whittier, CA 90604
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Help Protect the Hills!
Become a Volunteer!
The
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
is looking for volunteers who enjoy hiking and riding locally, or are interested in leading public hikes. Learn how you could contribute to the stewardship, safety and aesthetics of the Preserve!
For questions regarding the volunteer program, please contact Terri Hernandez at
THernandez@habitatauthority.org,
or click below to for more details.
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LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
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The County of Los Angeles Superior Court is currently seeking qualified citizens who are interested in applying for the County of Los Angeles Civil Grand Jury.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Citizen of the United States.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Resident of the state and county for at least one year prior to being selected.
- In possession of natural faculties, ordinary intelligence, sound judgment, and fair character.
- Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Investigates County, City and Joint-Power Agencies.
- Acts as "watch dog" by examining carefully and completely the operations of various government agencies within Los Angeles County.
WILLING TO VOLUNTEER 30-40 HOURS OR 4-5 DAYS PER WEEK AND EARN $60.00 FOR EACH FULL DAY OF SERVICE?
Get involved and join the Civil Grand Jury!
Recruitment for 2019-2020 Civil Grand Jury is now open.
Deadline to submit an application is November 2, 2018.
For questions, please contact:
Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury Criminal Justice Center Building
210 W. Temple Street, 11-506
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-7914
www.grandjury.co.la.ca.us
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Everyone deserves a chance at healing.
Give blood and get a thank you gift.
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Donate blood by August 30th and receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via
e-mail from American Red Cross.
Upcoming opportunities to give blood near you:
City of Norwalk Social Services
11929 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
August 28, 2018
2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Code: NorwalkSS
Montebello Whittier Masonic Lodge
7604 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
August 29, 2018
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsor Code: 1TRWHI
Montebello Whittier Masonic Lodge
7604 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
September 9, 2018
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsor Code: 1TRWHI
For more information, please visit the American Red Cross website by clicking below.
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Want an Energy Efficient Home?
Here are some ways to conserve energy at home.
There are many things you can do right in your own home to save energy. Saving energy reduces California’s, and the country’s, demand for resources needed to make energy.
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Lighting
Switching to energy-efficient lighting in your home is one of the easiest ways to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Imagine lighting your home with the same amount of light, but for less money.
The most energy-efficient light bulbs available today are LEDs, which offer many choices that typically use 75% less energy. Energy-saving incandescent bulbs use about 25% less energy than traditional varieties.
LEDs are also available as floodlights and can be used in exposed fixtures to withstand weather. Look for ENERGY STAR®–qualified fixtures that are designed for outdoor use and come with features like automatic daylight shutoff and motion sensors.
LED light bulbs
- ENERGY STAR®–qualified LED bulbs use 20%–25% of the energy of and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
- LED bulbs use 25%–30% of the energy and last 8 to 25 times longer than halogen incandescent bulbs.
- LED bulbs are one of today’s most energy-efficient and rapidly developing technologies.
- They work well indoors and outdoors because of their durability and performance in cold environments.
For more energy saving tips, please visit the Energy Upgrade California website by clicking below.
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Hang dry your laundry and let the sun lighten stains and sanitize your clothes –– without any shrinkage (or energy use)
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The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health continues to increase awareness and promote prevention practices to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus in our community and across the County. Join the effort by participating in the
2018 Champion for West Nile Virus Prevention
Challenge!
Get involved and help your City be recognized as a
True Champion
and keep all residents safe.
We continue to encourage all residents to take part in this initiative by disposing all possible mosquito breeding sites. Find and eliminate their breeding sources by dumping and draining stagnant water, and tossing out unused containers in and out of your home.
To prevent mosquito bites and the risk of West Nile Virus transmission, GLACVCD recommends the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered repellents.
For more information about West Nile Virus, and tips on ways to prevent the spread and transmission of this life-threatening illness, please click below.
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It's Not Just You. The Mosquitoes Really Are Worse...
Can't leave the house without getting bitten? Legs swollen from scratching? Welcome to the crowd. Because yes. The mosquitoes are worse this year. Why? There's a new type of mosquito in town. You might have heard of it - it's the Aedes mosquito - ...
Read more
laist.com
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Car owners, beware!
Even driving an older model doesn’t make you safe.
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Car theft can be as much of a nuisance as—and way pricier than—getting your identity stolen. And if you think it will never happen to you, you might want to think again. According to the
National Insurance Crime Bureau’s
(NICB) latest annual “
Hot Wheels
” report, one of the most commonly stolen cars could be sitting in your garage right now.
Using national vehicle theft data, the NICB identified the 10 most-stolen vehicles of 2016 in the United States. They found that thieves tend to target Honda Accords and Civics, with almost 100,000 thefts in total. Car thieves preferred older vehicles, too; 1997 Accords and 1998 Civics were stolen the most often.
If you own a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge pickup truck, beware! They were the most stolen after Hondas. Toyota Camrys and Corollas, Nissan Altimas, Chevy Impalas, and Jeep Cherokees also made the list, accounting for nearly half of the year’s thefts combined.
Only three types of cars were made in the last three years: the 2016 Toyota Camry and 2015 Nissan Altima and Toyota Corolla. The rest of the makes ranged from 2000 to 2008.
Although this list has not changed much over the past few years, the FBI reports that in the last year alone, the total number of reported vehicle thefts in the U.S. increased by 6.6 percent. The NICB says this could be because car thieves have started to use more sophisticated hacking technology, especially for the electronic anti-theft systems in new vehicles.
If you see your car on the list, do not panic. You can always make it harder to steal by locking all doors and windows, using anti-theft systems such as car alarms and tracking systems, and parking in well-lit areas. And you should
never, ever leave these things in your car
.
To rest even easier, you can also purchase a comprehensive car insurance plan that covers the value of your stolen vehicle. Happy driving!
(Retrieved from https://www.rd.com)
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Home-generated sharps waste are hypodermic needles, pen needles, intravenous needles, lancets, and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin for the delivery of medications derived from a household.
- Sharps waste should be placed in a State Approved container. (Check availability at designated distribution sites listed below.)
- Another alternative is to place your sharps waste in a container that does not leak, break, or puncture. It must be taped, sealed and labeled " SHARPS".
- When your sharps container is about 3/4 filled, seal it securely.
- Keep your sharps container out of reach of children and pets.
- Take your filled sharps containers to a designated collection site.
DO NOT ...
- Flush your sharps waste or medications down the toilet or drain.
- Place your sharps waste in the trash, green waste, or recycling bin.
- Put needles into plastic milk jugs, bleach bottles, or soda bottles.
Collection Sites/Drop-off Locations:
City of Industry Station
150 N. Hudson Avenue, Industry, CA 91744
(323) 267-4848
For more information, please click brochure below.
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Email us if you have ideas you want to share with your community.
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City of La Habra Heights
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
(562) 694-6302
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