March 10, 2023 - Open as a Webpage

LA Public Library - From now until April every Saturday there are free tax preparation services from 9:30am to 12:30 pm. Walk-ins are available but appointments are recommended. Appointments can be made on the website https://lapl.org/branches/arroyo-seco or by calling 323-255-0537. Please email ayosco@lapl.org, if you have any questions.

Community Impact Statement requesting improvements to the Highland Park Swimming pool to be sent to Jimmy Kim, General Manager for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Council Member Eunisses Hernandez Council District 1, and Kevin de León Council District 14 was approved by a unanimous vote of a quorum of the HHPNC Board.

The following NPGs were approved by a majority vote:

Neighborhood Purpose Grant #1 Oxy Arts NPG request of $2500 to fund an adult art education program series throughout the Highland Park area.

Neighborhood Purpose Grant #2 Homes Fur All $2,500 NPG Request: "IT PAYS TO SPAY" Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic in Highland Park event

Neighborhood Purpose Grant #3 Speaking for Yourself $2.500 NPG request to fund Advance Care Directive workshops for Highland Park seniors.

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Congratulations Angela Gonzales-Torres on being appointed to the 2nd Vice President position on the Highland Park NC Executive Board.

HHPNC Elections will be held on May 20, 2023. The candidate filing period is now closed.

For Election and Voting Details visit our Election Committee Page or visit the LA City Clerk's Page on Neighborhood Council Elections

March 11 Playground opening 1-3pm

March 25 Spring Event 11-2pm

April 3- 7 Spring Camp

April 15 Baseball/Softball Opening Day 9:30am-11:30am

REC CENTER WEBSITE

Visit our website to find links to the agendas and zoom log in information. 

NOTE: Meetings are subject to change and/or cancellation so check the website prior to attending. 

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) PUBLIC FORUMS re: SoCal GAS PRICE INCREASE that will review an additional gas increase via the upcoming California Public Utilities Commission Public Forums. The CPUC holds Public Forums (also called Public Participation Hearings or PPHs) to give the public a chance to learn about and express their opinions on issues before the CPUC. The CPUC will be hosting a virtual public hearings on Wednesday, March 15th at 6pm. No registration needed. 

Visit TinyURL.com/CPUCGas to find the virtual meeting information or visit the public docket at TinyURL.com/CPUCComment to submit a public comment. Language interpretation can be available by emailing public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or calling 1-866-849-8390

Click on above images to review the FACT Sheets in PDF format with clickable links.

The Gas Assistance Fund is a joint effort between SoCalGas and United Way of Greater Los Angeles, working with non-profit organizations throughout our service territory, to help income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bill with a one-time grant, not to exceed $400, per household. If the eligible applicant is age 55+ or has an older adult (55+) living in the household, an additional $100 is available for a maximum grant of $500. Eligibility Requirements: 

• The natural gas bill must be in the name of the applicant requesting assistance.
• The bill address must be the applicant’s primary residence.
• The applicant must not apply for more than the maximum GAF allowance for the current program year.
• For more information, please visit https://www.socalgas.com/gaf or call (877) 238-0092.

MARCH 2023

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• Limit of one order per residential address
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