Community. whittier unincorporated community resource guide Dear Community Member, Don Knabe Supervisor, Fourth District

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1 Enriching Lives lacounty.gov Community C O N N E C T I O N whittier unincorporated community resource guide 2015 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Don Knabe Supervisor, Fourth District Dear Community Member, Please take a moment to review the many programs, classes, and resources offered year round for the Whittier Unincorporated community. Your local parks, libraries, and community centers offer activities for the entire family. Inside you will also find updates on exciting projects that are in the works; such as the construction of a new County Public Library and the Liberty Community Plaza. For your convenience an At-A-Glance phone and internet directory is included. Stay connected with the County!

2 community updates YOUR COUNTY LEADERSHIP The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors serves as your City Council. Please contact your County Supervisor should you have a County-related issue or concern. NEED HELP REQUESTING GOVERNMENT AGENCY SERVICES? THERE S AN APP FOR THAT CALLED THE WORKS! DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) FIELD OFFICE (562) S. Norwalk Boulevard Norwalk, CA The following organizations focus on improving your community. For more information, please see the contact information listed below. SOUTH WHITTIER MASH (MORE ADVOCATES FOR SAFE HOMES) Meets: Second Wednesday of each month (562) LOS NIETOS MASH Meets: Bi-monthly at the Los Nietos Community and Senior Center (562) WEST WHITTIER SHERIFF S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at Sorensen Park Contact: Becky Silva (562) WHITTIER COUNTY COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL Meets: The first Monday of each month Contact: Ralph Pacheco (562) or (562) (Meeting locations rotate) WHITTIER COUNTY SHERIFF S COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Meets: Quarterly meetings at Adventure Park Contact: Ronnie Gran (562) SAVE OUR WATER - HOW YOU CAN HELP! California is suffering from a drought so we cannot afford to waste any water. The good news is there are lots of simple ways to reduce the amount of water that we use at home, both inside and outside. The Whittier Unincorporated areas are served by four water companies as listed in the At-A-Glance Directory (page 17). For more information contact your local water agency or log onto the California Urban Water Conservation Council s website at Log on to these websites for easy tips and start saving water! Tips for indoors: Tips for outdoors: Look for the app at Download The Works for iphone, ipad, ios and Android devices. Available at the App Store. You can now take advantage of DPW s application called The Works to connect with their services as well as three other County departments. Since its initial launch, The Works app has been downloaded more than 3,200 times. Los Angeles County residents have already used it to report and track the removal of more than 1,360 graffiti tags, 650 incidents of illegal dumping, and the repair of 490 potholes. The popular app was recently expanded to include services from Parks and Recreation, Public Health, and Regional Planning, enabling smartphone users to request facility and trail maintenance at County parks and report health or other code violations at hotels, motels, apartments, and other properties. Users can submit a detailed description of an issue, attach photos, and provide contact information for additional follow-up. Service requests can be tracked and using GPS technology, the app determines the location of the service request along with the appropriate agency. If the service is outside the County s jurisdiction, the service request is forwarded automatically to the responsible agency. NEW TRAIL WEBSITE AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION The Department of Parks and Recreation unveiled a new website dedicated exclusively to information about trails throughout Los Angeles County. The website is a one stop resource for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Included is information on a regional network of trails that connect to the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains, Puente Hills, Baldwin Hills, the desert and foothill communities, and into urban areas. You can now report a trail maintenance issue or concern through The Works mobile app (see article above). If you have a question or want to share an idea, you can also access a feedback form on the trails website or the Department of Parks and Recreation at trails@parks.lacounty.gov. 2 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

3 community updates LIBERTY COMMUNITY PLAZA WILL BE OPENING SOON! telegraph road, whittier You may have noticed the progress as construction crews fine tune the exterior and interior portions of the new building. The new County funded Liberty Community Plaza and outdoor space will include multi-purpose rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, community programs, and a variety of activities and services. The facility will be managed by Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. who will provide family counseling resources. Included will be a special area designated for teens, a room specifically designed for community arts and crafts classes, and a room dedicated to offer resources and referrals for local veterans. The Lobby area can also accommodate public art displays and receptions. The outdoor space will include drought tolerant plants and demonstration projects by the Water Replenishment District and Orchard Dale Water Company. Construction has been managed by the Community Development Commission. A grand opening is expected in the early part of For more information, contact (562) FREEDOM GARDEN Liberty Community Plaza is a fitting name because the design includes a special place for reflection for veterans and their families. Artist Susan Narduli was commissioned to design a space to gather and honor our nation s veterans. The area will provide a special place to honor the memory and sacrifice of the men and women from Whittier Unincorporated who served in our nation s armed forces. The Freedom Garden will be a living tribute to those who defended this country during war and peace. SOON TO BE CONSTRUCTED SOUTH WHITTIER LIBRARY With funding provided by the Board of Supervisors, a brand new library will be constructed in Whittier Unincorporated. The new South Whittier Library will be an upgraded facility and part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system. It will be located at Colima Road near Telegraph Road within the STARS Center property. The new library will be 14,000 square feet with features such as new public computers, a meeting room with capacity for 100, a laptop vending machine, children s area with a Family Place and more. The library will also include sustainable elements including solar panels and an energy management system. For more information, contact Yolanda De Ramus at (562) ENRICHING LIVES 3

4 parks and recreation YOUTH RECREATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS Programs are subject to change. Contact the park for program details. PROGRAM AGES SEASON DAYS TIMES FACILITY FEE After School Day Camps 6-12 years Sept.- June Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adventure $25 per week/child 6-12 years Aug.- June Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge After School Programs 7-13 years Aug.- June Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayberry $10 per child 7-12 years Sept.- June Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sorensen $70 per month Baseball League (KIS) 5-15 years Jun. - July Monday - Thursday Times vary Mayberry $70 per season Baseball/Tee Ball 3-15 years Jun. - Aug. Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sorensen $80 per season Basketball 3-15 years Feb. - May Monday - Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sorensen $80 per season Basketball League (KIS) 5-17 years Year Round Monday - Friday Times vary Mayberry $75 per season Cheerleading Programs 6-14 years Aug.- Jan. Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $35 plus cost of uniform. Registration starts in August years Sept.- Jan. Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen $55 plus cost of uniform. Registration starts in August County Capers Dance Program 6-14 years Feb. - May Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $35 plus cost of uniform. Registration starts in January Flag Football 3-15 years Dec.-Feb. Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen $80 per season Karate Classes 4 yrs & up Sept.- June Tues. and Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $35 per month 4 yrs & up July - Aug. Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayberry $35 per month Kids n Sports 5-17 years Seasonal Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure $75 per season 5-17 years Seasonal Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure $75 per season L.A. County Teen Program years Year Round Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure No Charge Open Recreation 6-18 years Year Round Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge Snack Programs 1-18 years Year Round Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure No Charge 2-17 years Year Round Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Amigo No Charge 1-18 years Year Round Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mayberry No Charge 1-18 years Year Round Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sorensen No Charge Soccer League (KIS) 5-17 years Sept. - Dec. Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $75 per season Softball (Girls) 8-16 years Jun. - Aug. Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sorensen $80 per season Summer Camps 6-14 years Jun. - Aug. Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sorensen $250 per Month 6-12 years July - Aug. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge 6-13 years July - Aug. Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Mayberry $200 a month (regular hours) $250 for extended 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (extended hours) Summer Lunch Programs 1-18 years July - Aug. Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sorensen No Charge 18 years and under July - Aug. Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge 1-18 years July - Aug. Monday - Friday 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m Mayberry No Charge Summer Snack Program 1-18 years July - Aug. Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. Mayberry No Charge Teen Programs years Year Round Fridays 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge years Year Round Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry No Charge Tiny Tot T-Ball 3-4 years Aug. - Sept. Monday - Friday Times vary Mayberry $75 per session Tiny Tots 3-5 years Year Round Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adventure $4 per class 3-5 years Year Round Mon., Weds., Fri. 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Amigo No Charge 4-5 years Sept.- June Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mayberry $60 per month 3-5 years Aug.- May Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sorensen $80 per month (must be potty trained) 3-5 years Sept.- June Monday - Friday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sorensen $80 per month (must be potty trained) Toy Loan Programs 5-12 years Year Round Fridays 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adventure No Charge 6-12 years Year Round Fridays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Amigo No Charge 3-12 years Year Round Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayberry No Charge 4 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

5 parks and recreation ADULT & FAMILY RECREATION PROGRAMS Programs are subject to change. Contact the park for program details. PROGRAM AGES SEASON DAYS TIMES FACILITY FEE Adult Sports Modification 18 yrs. & up Year Round Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adventure No Charge Program Aerobics 18 yrs. & up Year Round Mondays, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LNCSC No Charge and Thursdays Aztec Dance All Ages Year Round Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mayberry No Charge Aztec Huehueteotl All Ages Year Round Mondays and Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. LNCSC No Charge Aztec Regalias (outfits) All Ages Year Round Wednesdays 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. LNCSC No Charge Ballet and Folklorico Dance All Ages Year Round Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure $5 per class Folklorico Dance Group All Ages Year Round Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LNCSC No Charge Neighborhood & Park All Ages Year Round Every 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adventure No Charge Seemore Watch Coed Softball League 18 yrs. & up Season to begin Thursdays 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team once roster is full Registration starts TBA Volleyball 18 yrs. & up Season to begin Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team once roster is full Registration starts TBA Men s Basketball 18 yrs. & up Season to begin Monday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $375 per team once roster is full Registration starts TBA Men s Softball 18 yrs. & up Season to begin Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team once roster is full Registration starts TBA Morning Aerobics 18 yrs. & up Year Round Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mayberry No Charge Women s Basketball 18 yrs. & up Year Round Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team Registration starts TBA Women s Softball 18 yrs. & up Year Round Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team Registration starts TBA Women s Volleyball 18 yrs. & up Year Round Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry $350 per team Registration starts TBA Woodworkers of Whittier 18 yrs. & up Year Round Every 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adventure No Charge Zumba Fitness Dance 18 yrs. & up Year Round Monday and Friday 7:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m Mayberry $3 per class Zumba 18 yrs. & up Year Round Saturdays 8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m. Sorensen $3 per class LOS NIETOS COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER (LNCSC) Department of Community and Senior Services E. Slauson Avenue Whittier, CA (562) ADVENTURE PARK S. Gunn Avenue Whittier, CA (562) AMIGO PARK 5700 S. Juarez Avenue Whittier, CA (562) MAYBERRY PARK E. Meyer Road Whittier, CA (562) SORENSEN PARK Rosehedge Drive Whittier, CA (562) ENRICHING LIVES 5

6 parks and recreation PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS - FREE Programs are subject to change. Contact the park for program details. PROGRAM DATE TIMES FACILITY Flea Market Every 1st Tuesday of each month 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adventure Here Comes Santa December :30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Adventure Here Comes Santa December :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Amigo Cookies and Hot Cocoa with Santa December 2015 TBA Mayberry Breakfast with Santa December :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sorensen Easter Program (5-17 yrs) March/April :00 a.m. to 1:00.p.m. Mayberry Easter Egg Hunt April 4, :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sorensen Mother s Day Fiesta May :00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Amigo Father s Day Craft June :00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Amigo Summer Concert Series July 2015 TBA Mayberry Concerts in the Park Tuesdays, July :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure National Night Out August 4, :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure South Whittier Educate and Celebrate Festival August 8, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adventure Halloween Fun Program October 31, :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry Halloween Haunt October 31, :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sorensen Thanksgiving Community Dinner November :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adventure Thanksgiving Luncheon November :00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Amigo Thanksgiving Community Dinner November :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY Endowment provided by the Puente Hills Landfill (562) Enjoy the serene setting of the Puente Hills Preserve and the monthly docent-guided hikes every third Saturday of each month. Leashed dogs are also welcome on some trails. Sign up at to receive updates on upcoming hikes, or visit the website calendar. 6 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

7 senior programs LOS NIETOS COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER (LNCSC) Department of Community and Senior Services E. Slauson Avenue Whittier, CA (562) Department of Parks and Recreation ADVENTURE PARK S. Gunn Avenue Whittier, CA (562) MAYBERRY PARK E. Meyer Road Whittier, CA (562) DIAL-A-RIDE (800) Seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities who reside in Whittier Unincorporated can access Dial-A-Ride. Proof of age, residency and disability is required. Fare is 50 cents per trip. Service is not provided on New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. SENIOR PROGRAMS PROGRAM DATE TIMES FACILITY Aerobics Monday - Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mayberry Arts and Crafts Monday - Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Bingo Tuesday - Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Loteria (Bingo) Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Mondays 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LNCSC Birthday Clubs Last Friday of the month 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayberry Third Monday of the month 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LNCSC Community Garden Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayberry Exercise Class Mondays 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Adventure Exercise Room Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LNCSC Karaoke Fridays 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Legal Services (Bet Tzedek) Every other month Call for dates and appointments LNCSC Tai Chi Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mayberry Walking Club Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Zumba Class Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adventure (call for fee info) SENIOR CLUBS Adventure Park Seniors Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adventure Club Cultural Pan Americano 4th Sunday of the month 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LNCSC Coin Club 1st Thursday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LNCSC Crochet Club Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. LNCSC Jerome Verde Valley Club 3rd Saturday of the month 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LNCSC John F. Kennedy Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. LNCSC Mayberry Park Seniors Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mayberry SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAMS Sponsored by the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA). Optional donation: $2.75 Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adventure Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. LNCSC Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. Mayberry Hours of Service: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ENRICHING LIVES 7

8 community services COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (CRC) Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA (562) Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The CRC connects residents with services and programs such as legal aid, healthcare, housing, education, computer training, childcare, special annual events, and much more. Call the CRC to confirm dates of classes and training sessions and to schedule appointments. PROGRAM DAYS TIMES After-school Homework Assistance Program Monday through Friday 2:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Medical Clinic Chiropractic Clinic Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At-risk Youth Counseling and Parenting Classes Monday through Friday 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call (562) to schedule an appointment. COMPUTER CLASSES Computer Open Lab Call (562) for schedule Daily Bilingual Basic Computer Functions Workshop Mondays 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Computer Assisted English as a Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Second Language (ESL) Introduction to Basic Keyboarding Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Introduction to Job Readiness Skills First and Third Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Microsoft Office Class Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Covered CA and Health Programs Enrollments Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Family Law Assistance First Thursday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Heart Education, Awareness and Readiness Tuesdays 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m Training (HEART) Program Home Energy Assistance Program Second and Fourth Thursday of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call (562) to schedule an appointment the month Medi-Cal and Cal-Fresh (Food Stamps) Enrollments Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (562) to schedule an appointment Parent and Teen Combo Classes Dates Vary 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS Health & Wellness Fair April 11, 2015 Art & Talent Showcase June 18, 2015 National Night Out August 4, 2015 Vaccines October 2015 (date to be determined) Holiday Food & Toy Giveaway December 16, 2015 Registration for income qualified residents of Unincorporated Whittier begins October 5, Households must be pre-registered. CULTURAL DIVERSITY CELEBRATION ART AND DANCE TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Last June, local youth from the CRC Homework Assistance Program celebrated diversity as they presented the Cultures of the World Showcase at the last annual art exhibition. The celebration included artistic expressions of art, music, and dance. Local community members admired the artwork and displays of the students artistic creations representing Mexican, African, Indian, and Thai cultures. The next Art and Talent Showcase is scheduled for June 18, WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

9 community services PUBLIC LIBRARY LOS NIETOS LIBRARY Theresa Cazares, Community Library Manager East Slauson Avenue, Whittier, CA (562) Sundays/Holidays Mondays and Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays STORY TIME FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Closed 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. The Public Library operates three libraries that serve the Whittier Unincorporated area: Los Nietos Library, Sorensen Library, and South Whittier Library. Please check with your local library for special programs and events or log onto WIRELESS ACCESS: FREE internet access is available to library card holders with laptop computers or WiFi enabled devices at any library. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP: FREE online service connects students in Kindergarten through 12th grades, college and adult learners, with live tutors in Math, Science, English and Social Studies. Tutors are available online in English and Spanish to all library card holders every day from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Use it in the library or at any location with an Internet connection by logging on to colapublib.org/children/ tutor. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Kids and teens can keep up their reading skills during the summer months (June through August) by joining your local library summer reading activities. GO MOBILE! Download the Public Library s app to your smartphone to find a library, check your account, search the library, place holds and more. Available for Apple phones/tablets, Android phones/tablets, Blackberries and Windows7 phones. Download library books for FREE! Check out ebooks at SORENSEN LIBRARY Leticia Polizzi, Community Library Manager 6934 Broadway Avenue, Whittier, CA (562) Sundays/Holidays Mondays and Tuesday Wednesdays and Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays Closed 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. STORY TIMES FOR TODDLERS Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. PRESCHOOLERS Fridays at 10:00 a.m. BABIES Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and discuss teen programs and other library related issues. TAB meets the first Thursday of the month at 3:45 p.m. If you re in grades 7th to 12th, meet new people, participate in discussions, and enjoy snacks and refreshments. SOUTH WHITTIER LIBRARY Oscar Villagomez, Community Library Manager Leffingwell Road, Whittier, CA (562) Sundays/Holidays Mondays through Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays Closed 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. STORYTIMES: South Whittier Library has Family Story times for children ages 3 to 6 every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Older children are also welcome. HOMEWORK CENTER: Children in grades 3-6 may receive help with a homework assignment from a student staff member Mondays through Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. The child must have a specific assignment to work on. TEEN AREA: Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and volunteer at your community library. Teens, submit your applications throughout the school year. There will be two programs of interest specifically for adults during the year. Please check the web site for details as they become available. ENRICHING LIVES 9

10 community services COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) (626) CDC offers housing assistance, economic development and social programs for residents of unincorporated areas. CDBG-FUNDED PROGRAMS Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded services available to income qualified residents in the Whittier Unincorporated area: Handyworker Program Minor home repairs: Contact the Community Resource Center for more information at (562) Housing Rights Center 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA (800) Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Emergency Shelters 811 Wilshire Boulevard, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA (213) BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS Contact: Iris Alvarado (626) or Rodolfo Quiroz (626) HOME LOAN PROGRAMS Home Improvement Program (626) First-Time Homebuyer Program (626) Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (626) OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple St., Room 225 Los Angeles, CA (888) (Toll Free) or call (213) Office Hours: Monday through Friday (except holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or HOW DOES PROPOSITION 13 HELP PROPERTY OWNERS? Proposition 13 is a statewide constitutional amendment that was passed in It establishes a uniform property tax rate of 1% of the property s assessed value with a 2% cap on annual increases to the assessed value. This means that property owners can easily calculate what their property taxes will be in future years which can provide reassurance for those who plan to live in their homes upon retirement. PROPERTY TAX SAVING PROGRAMS Assessor Jeffrey Prang Homeowners Exemption If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you are eligible for a Homeowners Exemption that reduces your property tax by about $70 dollars annually. Disabled Veterans Exemption A veteran who is rated 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability, or the unmarried surviving spouse of certain deceased veterans, may be eligible for a Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption. Decline-in-Value Proposition 8 allows a temporary reduction in assessed value when a property suffers a decline-in-value. A decline-in-value occurs when the current market value of real property is less than the current assessed (taxable) value as of January 1st. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL DOWNEY ANIMAL CARE CENTER (562) S. Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Online Service Request: Report loose dogs, injured animals, dog bites (non-emergency), dead animal pick up, animal cruelty and more. Weekend Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics offered every other Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The following is a listing of prices for the various vaccinations offered: Rabies: $10 Roundworm: $5 DHLPP: $14 Bordetella: $15 Tapeworm: $15 FVRCP: $15 American Veterinary Identification Devices (AVID Microchips) can be implanted into your pet and scanned, should your pet become lost. AVID Microchips cost $15 for both dogs and cats. Consider becoming a volunteer at the Downey Animal Care Center. For more information on how to become a volunteer: LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK! FOLLOW THEM ON 10 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

11 county online resources LOS ANGELES COUNTY ONLINE RESOURCES Log onto the Los Angeles County website for a listing of over 100 County online resources. WATCH LIVE! LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Meetings are held every Tuesday at approximately 9:30 a.m. PUBLIC SAFETY - STAY INFORMED! REGISTER WITH ALERT LA COUNTY EMERGENCY MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Alert LA County will be used by the County s Emergency Operations Center to notify you about emergencies or critical situations associated with your street address and provide information regarding necessary actions. CRIME STOPPERS - REPORT CRIME ANONYMOUSLY 1(800) 222-TIPS (8477) Text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to (CRIMES) or use the website. EMERGENCY SURVIVAL GUIDE AVAILABLE ONLINE Residents of unincorporated areas can prepare for disasters by logging on to the County homepage at gov, click Residents, then Unincorporated Areas. You will find the Guide under Emergency Preparedness. GRAFFITI HOTLINE (800) (HELP) Report graffiti online 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Residents with iphones can report graffiti using The Works, downloaded for FREE through the Apple App store. SPECIFIC NEEDS AWARENESS PLANNING (SNAP) VOLUNTARY DISASTER REGISTRY Voluntary disaster registry for residents with special needs. iphone users can report graffiti by taking a picture or clicking on a map. Smartphone users can report graffiti through the mobile website NIXLE - Receive Local Community Messages from your Local law enforcement station Register to receive up-to-date notifications from your local station through or text message alerts. You can also text your zip code to to receive text alerts only. Standard text messaging rates may apply. PARKS AND RECREATION The Department of Parks and Recreation launched a new mobile website which provides information about the Department s beautiful parks, special events and exciting programs at your fingertips. PUBLIC LIBRARY LIVE HOMEWORK HELP colapublib.org/children/tutor FREE online service connects students in Kindergarten-12, college and adult learners with live tutors. TRY THE LIBRARY S NEW MOBILE APP FOR SMARTPHONES! Visit To find a library, check your account, search the catalog, place holds, and more. Available for Apple phones/tablets, Android phones/tablets, Blackberries and Windows7 phones. ATTENTION KINDLE OWNERS! Download library books for FREE! Check out the ebooks from OverDrive or download an ebook to your device or computer. Visit mobile. PUBLIC WORKS AND REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS or Log on to The Works and access information on permits, utilities, roads, transit services, track the status of your complaint, download photos of problem locations and more. SOLAR MAP Find out which areas of your house are suited for solar panels and potential utility cost savings. Z-NET Look up land use and zoning information in Unincorporated areas. ADDITIONAL COUNTY SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS Search the database for community, social, health and government service needs. ASSESSOR S OFFICE Research your property description, tax bill info and more. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Search for employment and receive mobile alerts LA COUNTY HELPS! Determine if you qualify for social services. LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEBSITE AND SERVICES LOCATOR Find your District or service providers. You can locate your County, State, Federal representatives as well as water districts, school districts, local law enforcement and more. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES Locate neighborhood child care resources or pre-schools closest to you. REGISTRAR RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK Online Voter Registration Launches in Los Angeles County You can now register to vote online! ENRICHING LIVES 11

12 public safety LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT Local stations serving your community: NORWALK STATION (serving Unincorporated South and East Whittier) Civic Center Drive, Norwalk, CA (562) BECOME AN EXPLORER The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is available to young men and women between the ages of 14 to 21. Its primary purpose is to provide a way for youth to find out if they would like to pursue a career in law enforcement. For more information, contact Norwalk Station Deputy Frank Barragan, at (562) or Pico Rivera Deputy Saira Maradiaga, at (562) * WHITTIER COUNTY SUBSTATION (serving the Norwalk Station area) Telegraph Road, Unit B, Whittier, CA (562) PICO RIVERA STATION (serving Unincorporated West Whittier and Los Nietos) 6631 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA (562) Like the page for the station responsible for providing law enforcement services for your community. It s a great way to stay current with events and crime trends in the Whittier Unincorporated areas. You can also receive geographically specific messages regarding public safety by signing up at To report crime anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or text TIPLA plus your tip to (CRIMES). BECOME A PART OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Gain valuable knowledge on personal safety, crime prevention, graffiti reporting and prevention. Be a good neighbor and learn more about how to keep your neighborhood safe. For information on Neighborhood Watch, please contact your local station. WHITTIER COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCILS Join community members who volunteer their time to serve as a liaison between the community and your local station. If you are interested in attending the general meetings or becoming a part of the council for East Whittier and South Whittier, contact Ronnie Gran at (562) If you are interested in attending the general meetings or becoming a part of the council for West Whittier and Los Nietos, contact Becky Silva at (562) YOUTH ATHLETIC LEAGUE Programs are geared towards youth ages 8 to 17 and include after school tutoring, boxing, field trips, and other activities. For more information on how your child can become involved in the Youth Athletic League contact Deputy Susana Rosales of Norwalk Station at (562) or Deputy Saira Maradiaga of Pico Rivera Station at (562) PRIDE PROGRAM Personal Responsibility in Development and Ethics Program (PRIDE) is a faith based program created with local clergy and church volunteers to act as mentors and instructors to youth. The program consists of a 10 week session and targets at risk teens between the ages of 12 and 16. For more information, contact Norwalk Station Sergeant Brian Doyle at (562) or Pico Rivera Station Lieutenant John Anderson at (562) VOLUNTEERS ON PATROL PROGRAM Department civilian volunteers are community-spirited residents of the local community who provide a minimum of 16 hours of their time per month to assist with non-hazardous patrol duties. It s participants are made up of working people and retirees from varied backgrounds. Volunteers On Patrol (VOP s) can be identified by their white uniform shirt, navy blue trousers and gold on blue shoulder patch and often patrol in white vehicles identified as Volunteers On Patrol. VOPs have various responsibilities, which have traditionally been performed by patrol deputies. Examples of duties include; searching for missing children, patrolling for criminal activity and safety hazards, station and sub-station office work, conducting school, mall, park, and residential vacation safety checks, traffic control, assisting at sobriety check points, issuing disabled parking citations and more. If you are interested in applying as a VOP, please contact your local station or log onto 12 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

13 public safety LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Facebook.com/LACoFD In an emergency, dial 9-1-1! Need to speak with someone right away? Call the Fire Department s Public Information Team at (323) or them at info@fire.lacounty.gov. Watch fire department heroes on the Departments YouTube Channel at youtube.com/user/losangelescountyfd. Like them on Facebook.com/LACoFD or follow them on for instant updates. HANDS-ONLY CPR AND PULSE POINT THE PERSON YOU HELP MAY BE SOMEONE YOU LOVE Firefighters have partnered with the American Heart Association to create the CPR Anytime Program to teach these lifesaving methods to the public, including middle and high school students. Students are given a CPR training kit to take home and train family members and friends. Watch a 60-second video at heart.org/handsonlycpr to see how it works and share with the important people in your life. Find a CPR training class by calling your local fire station. GET TRAINED: Hands-Only CPR is a new, easy way for you to provide lifesaving actions to anyone around you following sudden cardiac arrest. It uses chest compressions only no more mouth to mouth to save lives in the first few minutes before help arrives. Numerous fire stations are part of the service areas for Whittier Unincorporated (see stations serving your community listed on page 18). The following fire stations are located in Whittier Unincorporated: FIRE STATION 15 FIRE STATION Santa Gertrudes Avenue S. Mills Avenue Whittier, CA Whittier, CA (562) (562) GET THE APP: Once you learn Hands Only CPR, you can use your new skills by downloading Pulse Point, a free smart device application (app) that alerts smartphone users to the exact location of a person in their vicinity who is in need of CPR. Download the Pulse Point application at: To learn how the application works, watch a short video at MEET ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF CHRIS JACKSON Chief Chris Jackson has been a member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department for 28 years. He began his career in 1986 and has promoted through the ranks holding the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Fighter Specialist, Fire Captain, Battalion Fire Chief, and most recently, promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Chief Jackson is responsible for managing the Fire Department s largest field division, which includes Whittier Unincorporated, and three battalions, 25 fire stations, and 400 personnel. Chief Jackson s previous assignments include Assistant Chief of the Command and Control Division, Acting Deputy Chief for the Special Services Bureau, where he managed the Construction and Maintenance Division; Fleet Services Division, and Information Management Division. His technical training has included Urban Search and Rescue, Swift Water Rescue and Strike Team Leadership training. Chief Jackson grew up in Cerritos and graduated from Cerritos High and attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. ENRICHING LIVES 13

14 public works & planning DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) (800) PROMOTING A CLEANER COMMUNITY Special Clean-up services are offered for your community. FREE On-Call Pickup Of Bulky Items Residential customers can request at least two pickups per year of bulky items and electronic waste at no charge. To schedule a pickup, please call your waste hauler at least 24 hours in advance. Your items will be collected on your next regular trash day. Examples of bulky items include discarded furniture (such as chairs, sofas,mattresses, box springs, and rugs); appliances (such as refrigerators, range, washers, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, plumbing, and other similar items); electronic waste (such as TVs, computers, printers, and monitors). FREE Annual Clean-Up Curbside Event Residential customers will also receive a Clean-Up Event once a year. Unlimited amounts of bulky items, excess trash and electronic waste will be collected free of charge on a predesignated Saturday from your regular trash placement area. A flyer containing more details will be mailed to you as the date approaches. For more information or to schedule a bulky item pickup please contact your waste hauler below. Los Nietos-West Whittier Franchise Area Universal Waste Systems (800) info@uwscompany.com South and East Whittier Franchise Area Burrtec Waste Industries (800) bws@burrtec.com Help Keep Unincorporated Whittier Free Of Abandoned Shopping Carts (800) or The hotline is available 24-hours a day. Call and report abandoned shopping carts in your neighborhood. Keep Your Area Graffiti Free Log onto The Works or call (800) Proper Disposal of Toxic, Hazardous, Flammable and Electronic Waste (888) CLEAN LA Do you have leftover household cleaners, pesticides, expired medications, an outdated computer, or an old cell phone that you need to dispose of? Take them to a County roundup or permanent collection center for proper recycling and disposal, FREE of charge. The County has also established additional convenient outlets for residents to dispose of needles and syringes (sharps waste), household batteries, and used motor oil. For a schedule of upcoming collection events or information regarding permanent centers call, 1 (888) CLEAN LA or visit Paint Recycling Made Convenient (855) Residents and businesses can now recycle leftover paint for FREE at the following local retail stores. For more locations, call the phone number listed above or log on to the listed website. DUNN-EDWARDS Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA (562) Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA (562) FRAZEE PAINT Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA (562) DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL PLANNING (213) HISTORICAL PRESERVATION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY Historic preservation safeguards the community s historic and cultural heritage. Enacted in 1972, the California Mills Act legislation grants participating local governments the authority to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic properties who participate in the preservation, restoration and maintenance of their historic properties while receiving property tax relief. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Los Angeles County Mills Act Ordinance, which took effect in December For program information please visit or preservation@planning.lacounty.gov or call (213) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES For road services including street sweeping, pothole patching, and tree trimming, please call, (562) or (800) 675-HELP (4357), 24 hours - seven days a week. Services may also be requested through the County s free App called The Works. To download the app, visit ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS For more information call (626) PROJECT NAME Esperanza Avenue Phases 1 and 2 Gretna Avenue Corley Drive Bridge Maintenance Program LOCATION Various local road segments including Pioneer Blvd., Floral Dr., Eduardo St., and Esperanza Ave. Various local road segments including Aldrich St., Bexley Dr., Boer Ave., and Gretna Ave. Various local road segments including Busby Dr., Corley Dr., Mulberry Dr., and Placid Dr. Meyer Rd. over Coyote Creek, Leffingwell Rd. over Coyote Creek, and San Gabriel Blvd. over the Rio Hondo River. TYPE OF WORK Concrete Work, Pavement Resurfacing, and Reconstruction Pavement Resurfacing and Sidewalk Repairs Pavement Resurfacing and Reconstruction Bridge Preventive Maintenance TENTATIVE CONSTRUCTION DATE Winter 2015 Winter 2016/2017 Summer 2015 Summer WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

15 public works & planning / obras públicas y planificación Regular Hours Horario Regular Summer Hours Horario de Verano Regular Hours Horario Regular Summer Hours Horario de Verano Los Nietos Middle School 2:35 3:05 3:35 4:05 4:35 5:05 5:35 6:05 1:05 1:35 2:05 2:35 3:05 3:35 4:05 4:35 Edwards Middle School 2:50 3:20 3:50 4:20 4:50 5:20 5:50 6:20 1:20 1:50 2:20 2:50 3:20 3:50 4:20 4:50 Los Nietos Commnuity Center 2:40 3:10 3:40 4:10 4:40 5:10 5:40 6:10 1:10 1:40 2:10 2:40 3:10 3:40 4:10 4:40 Sorensen Park 2:52 3:22 3:52 4:22 4:52 5:22 5:52 6:22 1:22 1:52 2:22 2:52 3:22 3:52 4:22 4:52 Whittier Manor 2:45 3:15 3:45 4:15 4:45 5:15 5:45 6:15 1:15 1:45 2:15 2:45 3:15 3:45 4:15 4:45 Shopping Center 2:57 3:27 3:57 4:27 4:57 5:27 5:57 6:27 1:27 1:57 2:27 2:57 3:27 3:57 4:27 4:57 Shopping Center Norwalk Blvd 2:48 3:18 3:48 4:18 4:48 5:18 5:48 6:18 1:18 1:48 2:18 2:48 3:18 3:48 4:18 4:48 Pioneer High School 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 PIONEER BLVD N FREE SHUTTLE / AUTOBUS GRATUITO LOS NIETOS AREA DANBY DANBY AV AV Pioneer High School RIVERA RD SHUTTLE STOP BENAVON BENAVON ST ST MILLERGROVE MILLERGROVE DR DR ALBURTIS AV NORWALK NORWALK BLVD BLVD Shopping Center NORWALK NORWALK BLVD BLVD REICHLING REICHLING LN LN MINES MINES BLVD BLVD Whittier Manor Los Nietos Middle School Los Nietos Community Center Edwards Middle School Sorensen Park BROADWAY BROADWAY AV AV E. WASHINGTON BLVD SLAUSON AV DICE DICE RD RD BURKE ST ROSE ROSE HEDGE HEDGE DR DR CEDARCLIFF CEDARCLIFF AV AV SORENSEN AV For more information, call Para más información, llame al (626) Regular Hours / Horario Regular Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 2:35 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Summer Hours / Horario de Verano June 8 (8 de junio) - August 10, 2015 (10 de agosto del 2015) Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 1:05 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. HADLEY ST SORENSEN PARK SORENSEN LIBRARY PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMSTOCK AV GREENLEAF PAINTER AV The Quad at Whittier SANTA FE SPRINGS RD TELEGRAPH RD FLORENCE AV LAKELAND RD SHOEMAKER AV RAINER AV GATEWAY PLAZA PAINTER AV COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AMELIA MAYBERRY PARK SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL LAUREL AV CARMENITA RD VIRGINIA AV CARMENITA RD INEZ AV LELAND AV TELECHRON ADVENTURE COUNTY PARK CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL LA MIRADA BLVD COLE RD MULBERRY DR STAMY RD PARNELL PARK SCOTT AV SCOTT AV WHITTWOOD TOWN CENTER WHITTWOOD LIBRARY SANTA GERTRUDES WEST SANTA GERTRUDES AV 1ST AV BEATY AV SUNSHINE AV LAUREL AV HURCHEL VALLEY VIEW AV IMPERIAL HWY IMPERIAL HWY IMPERIAL HWY ENRICHING LIVES 15

16 at-a-glance directory / directorio LA COUNTY INFORMATION (One stop to County resources and more) INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL CONDADO DE LA (Recursos del condado en un sólo lugar y mucho más) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS / CONSEJO DE SUPERVISORES General Information / Información general (213) Fourth District Field Office / Oficina del Cuarto Distrito... (562) L.A.County Public Information (213) Información pública del Condado de L.A. FREEWAY ROADSIDE NON-EMERGENCY SERVICE #3-9-9 Servicio para casos que no se tratan de emergencias en autopistas y caminos ABANDONED VEHICLES or (213) VEHÍCULOS ABANDONADOS zoningenforcement@planning.lacounty.gov ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS (800) Carros de compras abandonados ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (562) Cuidado y control de animales animalcare.lacounty.gov ARTS COMMISSION / COMISIÓN DE ARTES (213) ASSESSOR / ASESOR (888) East District Office / Oficina del distrito East (626) BEACHES AND HARBORS / PLAYAS Y PUERTOS... (310) BUILDING PERMITS / PERMISOS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN Public Works - South Whittier Office (562) Oficina de obras públicas de South Whittier BUSINESS LICENSE / LICENCIA COMERCIAL (213) CHILDRENS SERVICES / SERVICIOS INFANTILES Child Care Hotline/CalWorks (877) CHILD-99 Línea directa de atención infantil / CalWorks Children s Protective Services (800) Servicios de protección a menores (Child Abuse Hotline 24 hours / Línea directa de abuso infantil, las 24 horas) Child/Spousal Support Services (323) Servicio de manutención de hijos/cónyuges cssd.lacounty.gov Department of Children and Family Services (562) (Adoption/Foster Care) / Departamento de infancia y servicios de familia (adopción/guarda) Emancipated Foster Youth Transitional Resources (562) Recursos Transitorios para Jóvenes Emancipados de la Guarda First5 LA - Preschool and Childcare (213) First 5. Preescolar y cuidado de niños de L.A. Options Child Care Services (626) Servicios de Opciones de Atención infantil Safe Surrender Program (877) BABYSAFE or (877) Programa de entrega segura Service Planning Area 7 Council (SPA 7) (323) Consejo de los servicios de planificación del área 7 CODE ENFORCEMENT / CUMPLIMIENTO DE LOS CÓDIGOS Department of Public Works (Building and Safety) (562) Departamento de obras públicas (Construcción y seguridad) Regional Planning / Planificación regional (213) or COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES / SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS Y PARA ANCIANOS css.lacounty.gov Adult Protective Services (213) Servicios de protección para adultos Elder Abuse Hotline (877) Línea directa para el abuso de ancianos Los Nietos Community Service and Senior Center (562) Servicio Comunitario y Centro de Ancianos de Los Nietos Neighbors Helping Neighbors Family Assistance Center... (562) Centro de Asistencia familiar para Vecinos que Ayudan a Vecinos Senior Abuse and Fraud Protection (877) Servicios a personas anciasnas y protección contra fraudes Senior Citizens Information and Assistance (800) Información y asistencia para ancianos Toll Free / Gratuito (800) Senior Meal Program Referrals (800) Remisiones al programa de comidas para ancianos South Whittier Community Resource Center (562) Centro de Recursos para la Comunidad South Whittier Telacu-Villa Hermosa Senior Housing (562) Viviendas para ancianos de Telacu-Villa Hermosa CONSUMER AFFAIRS / ASUNTOS DEL CONSUMIDOR dca.lacounty.gov Consumer Protection (General info) (800) Protección al consumidor (información general) COUNSELING SERVICES AND CRISIS INTERVENTION / SERVICIOS DE CONSEITOS E INTERVENCIÓNEN CASO DE CRISIS Domestic Violence Hotline (800) Línea directa de violencia doméstica Helpline Youth Counseling (562) Mental Health Information and Referra (800) Información y remisiones de salud mental SPIRITT Family Services / Servicios SPIRITT para la familia (562) Servicios SPIRITT para la familia Women s and Children s Crisis Shelter (562) Refugio para mujeres y niños en crisis EMPLOYMENT / EMPLEO County of L.A. 24-Hour Hotline (800) Línea directa del Condado de Los Angeles las 24 horas SASSFA One-stop Career Center (562) Centro de carreras One-Stop Career Center de la SASSFA WorkSource / fuente de trabajo (888) ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH / SALUD AMBIENTAL General Information / Información general (626) Hour Hotline / Línea directa las 24 horas (888) Food Vending Complaints / Quejas por venta de comida.. (626) Housing Complaints / Quejas habitacionales (888) Insect/Vector Control (rats, mice) (626) Control de insectos / vectores (ratas, ratones) Retail Food Inspection (restaurants) (888) Inspección de venta de comida al por menor (restaurantes) Farmers Markets / Mercados agrícolas (888) FIRE DEPARTMENT (EMERGENCIES) DEPARTAMENTO DE BOMBEROS (EMERGENCIAS) fire.lacounty.gov Fire Station 15 / Estación de bomberos (562) Fire Station 96 / Estación de bomberos (562) Public Information / Información pública (323) GRAFFITI REMOVAL HOTLINE (800) LÍNEA DIRECTA PARA LA ELIMINACIÓN or log on to The Works DE GRAFFITIS (see page 2) HEALTH RESOURCES/CENTERS/HOSPITALS RECURSOS DE SALUD / CENTROS / HOSPITALS Bellflower Health Center (562) LAC/USC Medical Center (323) Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (562) Rio Hondo AIDS Project / Proyecto de SIDA de Rio Hondo. (562) Roybal Comprehensive Health Center (800) Whittier Health Center (562) Whittier Hospital Medical Center (562) HOMELESS SERVICES / SERVICIOS PARA PERSONAS SIN HOGAR Emergency Shelter Hotline (800) Línea directa para refugios de emergencia Shelter Partnership / Sociedad de refugios (213) WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015

17 at-a-glance directory / directorio HOUSING/HOMEOWNER PROGRAM PROGRAMAS DE VIVIENDAS / PARA PROPIETARIOS Homeownership Program / Programa para propietarios... (626) Housing Authority / Autoridad de viviendas (626) Housing Rights Center / Centro de derechos de viviendas. (800) JUROR SERVICES / SERVICIOS DE JURADOS (213) LIBRARIES / BIBLIOTECA GeneraI Information / Información general (562) Los Nietos Library / Biblioteca de Los Nietos (562) Sorensen Library / Biblioteca de Sorenson (562) South Whittier Library / Biblioteca de South Whittier..... (562) NUTRITION SERVICES / SERVICIOS DE NUTRICIÓN Adventure Park Senior Lunch Program (562) Los Nietos Community and Senior Center (562) Mayberry Park Summer Lunch Program (562) Programa de almuerzos de verano del Mayberry Park Mayberry Park Senior Lunch Program (562) Programa de almuerzos para ancianos del Mayberry Park SASSFA (Meals on Wheels) (562) PARKS AND RECREATION / PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN parks.lacounty.gov County Parks and General Information (213) Parques del condado e información general Adventure Park (562) Amigo Park (562) Amigo de los Rios (626) Cerritos Regional Park (562) La Mirada Regional Park (562) Mayberry Park (562) Pio Pico State Historic Park (562) Parque histórico estatal Pio Pico Puente Hills Native Habitat Authority (562) Autoridad de hábitato nativo y vertedero de Puente Hills Youth Activity League / Liga para Actividades Juveniles... (562) Santa Fe Dam Regional Park (626) Sorensen Park (562) Whittier Narrows Regional Park (626) Whittier Narrows Nature Center (626) PUBLIC SAFETY / SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA CHP (Santa Fe Springs Station) (562) CHP (Estación de Santa Fe Springs) CHP Non-emergency Inquiries Tell CHP Consultas al CHP que no se tratan de emergencias Norwalk Station / Estación de Norwalk lasd.org (562) Pico Rivera Station / Estación de Pico Rivera lasd.org... (562) Whittier County Sub-station (Norwalk Station) (562) Subestación del condado de Whittier (Estación de Norwalk) PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS / ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS East Whittier City School District (562) Los Nietos School District (562) Lowell Joint School District (562) Whittier City School District (562) Whittier Union High School District (562) South Whittier School District (562) PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS) / SERVICIOS SOCIALES PÚBLICOS dpss.lacounty.gov DPSS General Information / DPSS información general... (866) Public Assistance LA County Helps! lacountyhelps.org REGISTRAR-RECORDER / COUNTY CLERK REGISTRO / SECRETARIO DEL CONDADO Birth/Death Certificates/Marriage License (800) Certificados de nacimiento / defunción / Licencias matrimoniales Voter Information / Información de votantes (800) 481-VOTE ROAD MAINTENANCE-PUBLIC WORKS MANTENIMIENTO DE CAMINOS 24-hour Emergency Hotline (800) Línea directa para emergencias las 24 horas Public Works General Information (626) Obras públicas, número de información general Flood Maintenance / Mantenimiento de inundaciones.... (562) General Road Concerns (800) 675-HELP Inquietudes generales sobre caminos Graffiti Hotline / Línea directa para graffitis (800) Inoperable Street Lights (Edison) (800) Luces de la calle que no funcionan (Edison) Inoperable Traffic Signals (626) Señales de tránsito que no funcionan Road Maintenance / Mantenimiento de caminos (562) Sewer Maintenance / Mantenimiento de alcantarillas.... (626) Traffic Control Device requests (626) Solicitudes de dispositivos para el control de tránsito TRANSPORTATION / TRANSPORTE Access Services / Servicios ACCESS (800) Commuter Action Network (800) COMMUTE Red Commuter Action Network LA County Dial-A-Ride / Dial-A-Ride del Condado de LA.... (800) Los Nietos Shuttle / Transporte Los Nietos Shuttle (626) Metro Information / Información sobre el Metro (213) Metro Discount Bus Pass (626) Pase de descuento para el autobús Metro South Whittier Shuttle / Transporte South Whittier Shuttle. (626) TRASH /WASTE HAULER / TRANSPORTISTA DE BASURA / RESIDUOS Burrtec (East and South Whittier) (800) Christmas Tree Recycling Information (800) CLEANLA Información sobre el reciclado de árboles de Navidad Public Works - Franchise Hotline (800) Línea directa de obras públicas - franquicias Recycling/Household Round-ups (800) CLEANLA Reciclado / recolección residencial Universal Waste Systems (West Whittier) (562) UTILITIES / SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS Gas Company (800) Southern California Edison (800) WATER COMPANIES / COMPAÑÍAS DE AGUA Golden State Water Company (562) Orchard Dale Water District (562) San Gabriel Valley Water District (562) Suburban Water District (562) HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE BOWL LATELY? HA IDO RECIENTEMENTE AL BOWL? Hollywood Bowl Performing Arts Complex 2301 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA (323) Enjoy concerts by day or night. The Hollywood Bowl has something for everyone! Contact the ticket office or check the website for information on concerts, parking and transportation. For some events, Park and Ride shuttle buses are available at Schabarum Regional Park (Rowland Heights), the El Monte Metro Bus Terminal or the Metro Green Line Station (Norwalk). Disfrute de conciertos de día o de noche. El Hollywood Bowl tiene algo para todos! Póngase en contacto con la taquilla o visite la página de internet para obtener información sobre conciertos, estacionamiento y transporte. Para algunos eventos, autobuses Park and Ride están disponibles en el Parque Regional Schabarum (Rowland Heights), la Terminal del Metro Bus de El Monte o la Estación del Metro Línea Verde (Norwalk). ENRICHING LIVES 17

18 Pioneer Blvd Rd Rd Bloomfield Ave Painter Ave Magnolia Ave Marquardt Ave Palm Ave Palm Ave Painter Ave Magnolia Ave whittier unincorporated Unincorporated Whittier - County of map Los Angeles / mapa del área no incorporada de whittier N W Beverly Blvd Rd Telegraph Telegraph City of Montebello Blvd Montebello Montebello Ave W Lincoln W Lincoln Ave N 4th St S 4th St S 4th St N 1st St E Whittier Blvd Santa Santa Ana Ana Fwy Fwy Poplar Ave Poplar Way sblvd Passon Passon Paramount Paramount Studebaker Rd Firestone Blvd Century Fwy E Lincoln Ave E Beverly Blvd Blvd City of Pico Rivera Mines Ave District sblvd Firestone Blvd Fwy Century E Beverly Blvd Ave Mines Rd Orr And Day Orr And Day Rd Pioneer Pioneer Blvd!"$ N Whittier Blvd Blvd Passons Passons Blvd Blvd %&o( Gabriel Lincoln Ave Slauson Ave San San San Blvd 2 2 Washington Blvd City of Santa Fe Springs Norwalk Blvd Gabriel Gabriel River Fwy Fwy Florence Ave Lakeland Rd City of Norwalk Durfee Ave Norwalk Norwalk Blvd Blvd Santa Santa Anita Anita Ave Ave Bicentennial Park Access Rd Gabriel Gabriel River San Townley Dr Mines Mines Blvd Blvd Broadway Broadway Ave Ave Dice Bloomfield Ave Pkwy Whittier Blvd Sorensen Sorensen Ave Ave Rose Hills Rd Beverly N Blvd Durfee Ave 4 4 Santa Fe Springs Rd Los Nietos Rd Shoemaker Ave Greenleaf Greenleaf Ave Ave 3 Meyer Rd Rd Imperial Hwy Spy Glass Hill Rd Blvd Hadley St Carmenita Rd Lambert Lambert Rd Rd Peck Rd Rio Hondo Community College Broadway Philadelphia St Pickering Ave Painter Ave Mulberry Mulberry Dr Dr!"$ Mills Ave Beverly Blvd Painter Ave Telegraph Rd Valley View Ave Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier College College Ave Laurel Laurel Ave Ave Calmada Ave CALL FOR FREE ACCESS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY SERVICES Confidential, multilingual, TT accessible information is available 24-hours, 7-days a week. Beverly Santa Fe Springs Rd Food and shelter assistance Help with care for aging parents Where to report a loose dog La Cuarta St 2nd St Broadway Broadway Mar Vista St California California Ave Ave Gunn Ave Biola Ave Catalina Catalina Ave Ave La Mirada Blvd Fwy Pomona District 4 City of Whittier Colima Colima Rd Lambert Rd Mulberry Dr Scott Ave Leffingwell Rd City of La Mirada Colima ColimaRd Rd Ave Santa Santa Gertrudes Gertrudes 7th Ave Rundown properties Health and legal services AND MUCH MORE! West O?zE Rd S 7th Ave Gale Ave Los Robles Ave Camino Camino Del Del Dr Vallecito ur S Russell St 1st Ave Imperial Hwy City of Industry Tet Amber Valley Dr LLAME AL PARA OBTENER ACCESO GRATUITO A LOS SERVICIOS DEL CONDADO DE LOS ANGELES Puede disponer de información accesible par TTY (teléfono para personas con problemas auditivos), de manera gratuita, confidencial yen various idiomas, y las 24 horas del día, los 7 dias de la semana. Ayuda de alimentos y refugio Servicios médicos y legales Ayuda para cuidar a padresancianos Propiedades en malas condiciones Ave Pkwy Los Nietos Rd Hadley St Peck Rd Broadway Pickering Ave Painter Ave Mills Ave Telegraph Rd Valley View Ave College Ave Gunn Ave Lambert Rd Mulberry Dr Imperial Hwy Dónde informar la pérdida de un perro Y MUCHO MÁS! Rd Vallecito Russell St 1st Ave St ley ley COUNTY FACILITY LISTING LISTADO DE INSTALACIONES DEL CONDADO PARKS / PARQUES 1. Adventure Park S. Gunn Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Amigo Park 5700 S. Juarez Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Mayberry Park E. Meyer Rd. Whittier, CA (562) Sorensen Park Rose Hedge Dr. Whittier, CA (562) COMMUNITY CENTER CENTROS COMUNITARIOS 5. Los Nietos Community and Senior Center E. Slauson Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Community Resource Center Laurel Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Liberty Community Plaza COMING SOON! PRÓXIMAMENTE! Telegraph Road Whittier, CA LIBRARIES BIBLIOTECAS 8. Los Nietos Library E. Slauson Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Sorensen Library E. Rose Hedge Dr. Whittier, CA (562) South Whittier Library Leffingwell Rd. Whittier, CA (562) HEALTH CENTERS CENTROS DE SALUD 11. Whittier Health Center 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA (562) PUBLIC SAFETY SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA 12. Norwalk Station Civic Center Dr. Norwalk, CA (562) Pico Rivera Station 6631 S. Passons Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA (562) STAR Center S. Colima Rd. Whittier, CA (562) Whittier County Substation Telegraph Rd. Suite B Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station Santa Gertrudes Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station Hadley St. Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station 28 (Battalion Headquarters) 7733 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station S. Durfee Ave. Pico Rivera, CA (562) Fire Station Scott Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station S. Mills Ave. Whittier, CA (562) Fire Station E. Slauson Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA (562) YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT! SU OPINIÓN ES IMPORTANTE! Let us know what you think about the Community Connection. Fill out an online survey at Click on Residents, then Unincorporated Area to access the survey or your comments to uas@ceo.lacounty.gov. Thank you! Háganos saber su opinión acerca de la Conexión de la Comunidad. Llene una encuesta por internet en Haga clic en Residents, y después en Unincorporated Area para tener acceso a la encuesta, o envíe sus comentarios a uas@ceo.lacounty.gov. Gracias! 18 WHITTIER CONNECTION 2015