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LNP LYNWOOD N’ PERSPECTIVE The City’s 93rd Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade takes place on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7 p.m. along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with Special Guests: Lupita Infante Carlos Alvarez Mauricio Ochmann INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURE PG. 2 HOLIDAYS ARE HERE PG. 2 COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS PG. 2 RAINY SEASON PG. 3 CRIME DECLINE PG. 3 HOLIDAY FIRE PREVENTION PG. 4 A YEAR IN PHOTOS Aide Castro Mayor Edwin Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem José Luis Solache Council Member Maria T. Santillan-Beas Council Member Salvador Alatorre Council Member Maria Quinonez City Clerk Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez City Treasurer J. Arnoldo Beltran City Manager SANTA FE, SPRINGS THAT’S A WRAP - GOODBYE 2014 Like a movie on fast-forward, 2014 passed us by like a bolt of lightning giving us little time to reflect on the good. But as 2014 comes to a close, let us take a moment to reflect on all of the good things that have made the City of Lynwood a better, more progressive, trailblazing community that families are proud to call home. Changes and improvements all have to start somewhere and in Lynwood, it always takes a united City Council to shake things up and get things done. From reorganizing City departments to amending schedules like that of the City’s tree trimmer and finalizing plans for the City’s Civic Center, its Linear Walking Park, a new Community Center at Ham Park and making way for new big box retailers, we must say that 2014 birthed some pretty incredible changes City-wide, and not to mention events that united, strengthened and educated the community to be smarter, healthier and safer. The City started the year off with its popular Weight Loss Challenge. The program’s success was catapulted to new heights when it was picked up by radio personality Carlos Alvarez on 107.1 Super Estrella. His free Insanity fitness classes caught on like wildfire, attracting hundreds to the City and when the fitness craze ignited other Cities to jump on the fitness bandwagon, the battle of the fittest City got real. That momentum set the bar for 2014. From then on out, 2014 got better and better. Not only were stalled projects being completed, and new businesses like Tierra Mia, Waba Grill, Time Warner Cable, and Smiles West Dentistry opening, but trees started getting trimmed on a more timely basis, the trash provider started picking up bulky items dumped illegally more often, and the City’s new Animal Control Division started cutting down on stray dogs running amok in our streets. Businesses throughout the City such as Bobo’s also revamped their storefronts. Let’s face it - the City has never looked better! The City also learned a few new things about itself. Sure the community needs the best services possible, including: graffiti removal, public safety, cleaner streets, synchronized traffic lights, parking problems resolved, crimes reduced, speeding controlled and parks built and maintained, but it also needs a City that’s inclusive, that’s empowering and that’s responsive. The City of Lynwood and its leaders have learned that this community loves its services, but it also loves all of the community-oriented events it offers. Through the help of sponsors, including the Lynwood Unified School District, the City has treated the community to more than 30 different special events this year. From a Special Needs Program to a Women’s History Month Symposium to a Teen Parent Summit to a Man-Up Symposium to a Juneteenth Celebration to a Farmers Market and Movies in the Park to a Mariachi Under the Stars Presentation to a Public Safety Community Meeting to a Fiestas Patrias Celebration to a Married by the Mayor Ceremony to a Keep Lynwood Clean Event and an array of youth athletic events; 2014 certainly taught us that this community loves to work and play together. Closing out the year is the City’s biggest unifier - its Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. With an expectancy of more than 10,000 people, this year’s parade on Friday, December 5, 2014 promises to be the best one ever. It has perfect timing too. It arrives when people are the happiest, when they have time to reflect on the year past and when they can finally wrap their minds around all of the good things they accomplished in 2014. There’s no better way to usher in the New Year than with a hometown parade that reminds us to slow down and smell the Christmas trees, enjoy family, and value our community because before we know it, it will be 2015. www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca See you all at the Christmas Parade! ESO ES TODO – ADIÓS 2014 Como una película en cámara rápida, el 2014 pasó volando sin darnos mucho tiempo para reflexionar sobre lo positivo. Pero a medida que nos acercamos al final del 2014, tomémonos un tiempo para reflexionar sobre todo lo bueno que ha convertido a la Ciudad de Lynwood en una mejor comunidad más progresiva e innovadora que las familias se enorgullecen de llamar su hogar. Los cambios y las mejoras tienen que empezar por algún lado, y en Lynwood, siempre significa que un Municipio unido sacude un poco las cosas. Desde reorganizar departamentos de la Ciudad hasta modificar cronogramas como que la poda de árboles de la Ciudad y la finalización de los planes para el Centro Cívico de la Ciudad, su Linear Walking Park, un nuevo Centro de Comunidad en Ham Park y abrir el camino para nuevos grandes minoristas, debemos decir que el 2014 trajo algunos increíbles cambios en toda la Ciudad, sin mencionar los eventos que unieron, fortalecieron y educaron a la comunidad para ser más inteligente, massana y más segura. La Ciudad comenzó el año con su Desafío popular de Pérdida de Peso. El éxito del programa tuvo un impulso a nuevos horizontes cuando fue adoptado por la personalidad de radio Carlos Alvares en la 107.1 Super Estrella. Sus clases gratuitas de gimnasia Insanity crecieron vertiginosamente, atrayendo a cientos de personas a la Ciudad, y cuando la locura por la gimnasia impulsó a otras Ciudades a formar parte de la ola de aptitud física, la batalla por convertirse en la Ciudad más sana comenzó de verdad. Ese impulso estableció las expectativas para el 2014. Desde ese momento, el 2014 fue mejorando cada vez más. No solo se finalizaban proyectos paralizados, y surgían nuevos negocios como Tierra Mia, Waba Grill, Time Warner Cable y Smiles West Dentistry, se podaron los árboles con más frecuencia, el proveedor de basura comenzó a recolectar con más frecuencia los objetos voluminosos arrojados a la basura ilegalmente, y la nueva División de Control de Animales de la Ciudad redujo la cantidad de perros callejeros. Los negocios en toda la Ciudad, como por ejemplo Bobo´s, también se han modernizado. Enfrentémoslo: ¡la Ciudad nunca ha estado mejor! La Ciudad también aprendió algunas cosas sobre sí misma. Seguro, la comunidad necesita los mejores servicios posibles, incluyendo: eliminación de graffiti, seguridad pública, calles más limpias, semáforos sincronizados, resolver problemas de estacionamiento, reducir delitos, controlar la velocidad y desarrollar y mantener parques. Pero también se necesita una Ciudad que sea inclusiva, responsable y sensible. La Ciudad de Lynwood y sus líderes han aprendido que esta comunidad ama sus servicios, pero también ama los eventos orientados a la comunidad que ofrece. A través de la ayuda de auspiciantes, incluyendo el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Lynwood, la Ciudad ha sorprendido a la comunidad con más de 30 diferentes eventos especiales este año. Desde el Programa de Necesidades Especiales, un Simposio en Honor al Mes de la Historia de la Mujer, una Reunión de Padres de Adolescentes, un Simposio para el Hombre Adulto, una Celebración Juneteenth, un Mercado de Agricultores, Películas en el Parque, una Presentación de Mariachi bajo las Estrellas, Reunión de la Comunidad de Seguridad Pública, Celebración de Fiestas Patrias, Ceremonia de Casamientos con la alacaldesa, un Evento para Mantener Limpia la Ciudad de Lynwood, y una gran cantidad de eventos deportivos para jóvenes; el 2014 sin duda nos enseñó que esta comunidad ama trabajar y jugar juntos. El cierre del año es el unificador más importante de la Ciudad: su Desfile Navideño Anual Candy Cane Lane. Se espera que asistan más de 10,000 personas, el desfile de este año se llevará a cabo el viernes 5 de diciembre de 2014 y promete ser el mejor de la historia. También se lleva a cabo en el momento perfecto. Se lleva a cabo cuando las personas están más felices, cuando tienen el tiempo para reflexionar sobre el año que pasó y cuando finalmente pueden concentrarse en lo positivo que han logrado en el 2014. No hay mejor manera que dar comienzo al Año Nuevo que con un desfile local que nos recuerda a frenarnos y oler los árboles de Navidad, disfrutar de la familia y valorar nuestra comunidad porque antes de que nos demos cuenta, ya estaremos en el 2015. CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 | PAGE 1 COUNCIL BRIEFS CITY HIGHLIGHTS FEATURE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. The holidays are finally here and families are trying to figure out how to fit in shopping, visiting with friends and family, planning dinner menus and more shopping into December’s busy days. While there are a lot of days throughout the year that bring families together, December might just be everyone’s favorite. Between all of the family parties, outings and shopping, the City of Lynwood would like to invite families from all over to get into the holiday spirit. Major thoroughfares have been covered with the City’s traditional ornaments and lights to usher in the holidays, but it’s the City’s down to earth annual Christmas festivities that people look forward to every year. For starters, the City is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in front of City Hall. The Ceremony brings together dozens of kids to sing carols, dance and light the City’s giant Christmas tree. The event is free and open to the public and will feature holiday refreshments and sweets for the public and who knows, Santa might stop for a quick visit. Families are encouraged to bring out their folding chairs, warm blankets, hot cocoa and cozy hats for the City’s 93rd annual Candy Cane Lane Parade on Friday, December 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The parade starts at Atlantic Avenue and MLK Boulevard and ends at Bullis Road and MLK Boulevard. Parade goers are also encouraged to stay after the parade and enjoy a holiday carnival that will be set up at the corner of Bullis Road and MLK Boulevard. The parade will feature an array of fantastic floats, marching bands, dance performances, specialty vehicles, Equestrian units, local clubs, sports leagues and of course Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The parade will also feature an array of special celebrity guests, including this year’s Parade Marshals: Mauricio Ochmann, fresh off of the set of the famous telenovela “El Señor de Los Cielos”; Carlos Alvarez, world-wide renowned radio personality from Super Estrella 107.1; and Lupita Infante, grand-daughter to the late-great Pedro Infante. The parade is an annual tradition in the City of Lynwood that attracts more than 10,000 people every year. It is only one of two nighttime Christmas Parades in the L.A. area and families love it. Later on in the month, on December 22, 2014, some of the City’s neediest families will receive a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus as part of the City’s Santa Home Visits Program. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, elected officials and partners, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus can visit families and treat them to food baskets and gifts for the children. No family should go without food this holiday season. The City of Lynwood wishes everyone a happy holiday season. NOTICE RAINY SEASON T he rainy season in California is a little late this year, well maybe a lot late, but it will get here soon enough and it is expected to continue through March 2015. During this pending winter rainy season, not only can the City of Lynwood face the risk of flooding and mudflows that can damage homes and businesses, but waterways and beaches can become heavily polluted due to storm water. Storm water pollution is caused when the first rains flush items directly into storm drains. However, California is in a severe drought with consecutive dry years and no immediate relief in sight. During all of these months of dry weather, various pollutants have been accumulated in the gutters or on the streets. Among them are cigarette butts, dog waste, food wrappers and oil stains from leaky cars. All of these elements will eventually make their way to rivers, creeks and the ocean endangering marine and people’s health. What can we do in Lynwood to help prevent stormwater pollution and help the drought condition at the same time? Let’s start with re-considering the way we use water. A little change could make a big difference. Empieza a verse mucho como la Navidad, a donde sea que uno vaya. Las fiestas finalmente han llegado y las familias tratan de ver cómo acomodar las compras, las visitas a amigos y familiares, la planificación de los menús de la cena y más compras en los ocupados días de diciembre. Aunque hay muchos días a lo largo del año que reúnen a las familias, diciembre es probablemente el favorito de todos. Entre todas las fiestas familiares, salidas y compras, la Grandes Ciudad de Lynwood desea invitar a las familias que entren en el espíritu navideño. Las vías públicas mas grandes se han cubierto con las luces y los adornos tradicionales de la Ciudad para recibir a las fiestas, pero son las humildes festividades navideñas anuales lo que más espera la gente cada año. Para empezar, la Ciudad celebrará su Ceremonia anual de Encendido del Árbol el jueves 4 de diciembre de 2014 a las 5:30 p.m. frente a la Municipalidad. La Ceremonia reúne a docenas de niños para cantar villancicos, bailar y encender las luces del árbol de la Ciudad. El evento es gratis y abierto al público e incluirá bebidas navideñas y dulces para el público y quién sabe, Santa podría pasar a visitar. Se anima a las familias a que traigan sillas plegables, cobijas calientitas, chocolate caliente y cálidos sombreros para el 93º Desfile anual de Candy Cane Lane el viernes 5 de diciembre de 2015 a las 7 p.m. a lo largo del Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. El desfile comienza en Atlantic Avenue y MLK Boulevard y finaliza en Bullis Road y MLK Boulevard. También se incentiva a las personas que asistan al desfile a que se queden luego del desfile y que disfruten del carnaval navideño que se realizará en la esquina de Bullis Road y MLK Boulevard. El desfile incluirá un despliegue de fantásticas carrozas, bandas de música, números de baile, vehículos especiales, unidades ecuestres, clubs locales, ligas de deportes y por supuesto, el Sr. y la Sra. Santa Claus. El desfile también contará con una variedad de invitados famosos especiales, incluyendo el Marshal del Desfile de este año: Mauricio Ochmann, recién salido del set de la famosa telenovela “El Señor de Los Cielos”; Carlos Alvarez, personalidad internacional de la radio Super Estrella 107.1; y Lupita Infante, nieta de Pedro Infante. El desfile es una tradición anual que atrae más de 10,000 personas cada año. Es uno de los dos únicos Desfiles de Navidad de noche en el área de L.A. y a las familias les encanta. Más adelante en el mes, el 22 de diciembre, 2014, algunas de las familias más necesitadas de la Ciudad recibirán una visita del Sr. y Sra. Santa Claus como parte del Programa de la Ciudad de Visitas a Hogares de Santa. Gracias a la generosidad de los negocios locales, oficiales electos y socios, el Sr. y la Sra. Santa Claus pueden visitar familias y agasajarlos con canastas de alimentos y regalos para los niños. A ninguna familia debería faltarle alimento en estas navidades. La Ciudad de Lynwood les desea a todos felices fiestas. Here are a few tips on ways to conserve water and reduce pollution in the coming months. • • • • • • • • • Sweep more instead of hosing down sidewalks and patios Clean out leaves from the roof or gutters Do not leave dog waste on your lawn Properly dispose of household hazardous waste and recycle beverage containers. Visit www.888cleanla.com for recycling centers near you. Recycle used motor oil and filters free of charge at certified centers such as Autozone or Jiffy Lube Water the lawn, not the sidewalk Landscape with drought tolerant plants Do not apply pesticides or chemicals to lawns or gardens before watering or before a storm Water early in the morning or evening to limit evaporation. Adjust your irrigation schedule using the water index at www.bewaterwise.com August 5, 2014 Meeting: • Approved a Celebrating Independence: Fiestas Patrias 2014 Event at Bateman Hall for the Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce • Approved a Request from Be Social Productions for a Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles and Univision 34 “Back to School Health Fair,” at Plaza Mexico on August 23, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Approved a Special Permit Request from Oliver. B. Ramos to Conduct the Ramos Bros. Circus • Approved a Permit for a Used Car Tent Sale for August 27-31, 2014 August 19, 2014 Meeting: • Approved Request from Grid Alternatives to Conduct Public Outreach for Their Affordable Housing Solar Program • Authorized the Appropriation of $188,955 from the Art in Public Places Fund to Support Artistic Elements Designed for the Lynwood Linear Park Project • Authorized a 3-Year Agreement with Government Outreach to provide Citizen Request Tracking, Manage Cases for Public Works, Code Enforcement, Parking and Other InterDepartmental Requests September 2, 2014 Meeting: • Approved the City’s Civic Center Comprehensive Plan • Adopted Work Hour Restriction Policy on Major Arterials • Approved the Purchase of an Articulated Wheel Loader to Clean Alleys, Repair Streets and Perform Various Maintenance Activities • Approved a Request for Community Outreach and Promotional Sponsorship for a Southeast Cities Financial Fair at South Gate Park • Approved Extension Agreement for Crossing Guard Services • Approved a Car Seat Inspection Event on September 20, 2014 at Lynwood City Hall Conducted by the CHP, State Farm Insurance and the Latino Peace Officers Association • Authorized a Negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Resource Network for Its Economic Revitalization Assistance Asamblea del 05 de agosto de 2014: • Se aprobó una Celebración de la Independencia: Evento Fiestas Patrias 2014 en el Bateman Hall para la Cámara de Comercio del Gran Lynwood • Se aprobó una Solicitud de Be Social Productions para el Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles y Univision 34 para la “Feria de Salud Back to School, en Plaza México el 23 de agosto de 2014 de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. • Se aprobó una Solicitud de Permiso Especial de Oliver. B. Ramos para conducir el Ramos Bros. Circus • Se aprobó un Permiso para la Venta de Automóviles Usados del 27 al 31 de agosto de 2014 Asamblea del 19 de agosto de 2014: • Se aprobó una Solicitud de Grid Alternatives para alcanzar el público para su Programa de Vivienda Asequible Solar • Se autorizó la Asignación de $188,955 del Fondo de Arte en Espacios Públicos para apoyar los Elementos Artísticos designados para el Proyecto Lynwood Linear Park. • Se autorizó un Acuerdo de 3 años con el Servicio Gubernamental para realizar Seguimiento de Solicitud de Ciudadanos, gestionar Casos de Obras Públicas, Cumplimiento del Código, Reglas de Estacionamiento y otras solicitudes inter-departamentales Asamblea del 02 de septiembre de 2014: • Se aprobó el Plan Integral del Centro Cívico de la Ciudad • Se adoptó la Política de Restricción de Horas de Trabajo en Arterias Principales • Se aprobó la Compra de un Tractor de Pala Articulado para limpiar callejones, reparar calles y realizar varias actividades de mantenimiento • Se aprobó una Solicitud de Alcance a la Comunidad y apoyo promocional para una Feria de Recursos Financieros de las Ciudades del Este en South Gate Park • Se aprobó la Extensión del Acuerdo para los Servicios de Guardia de Cruces • Se aprobó un Evento de Inspección de asiento de vehículo el 20 de septiembre de 2014 en la Municipalidad de Lynwood realizado por el CHP, State Farm Insurance y la Latino Peace Officeres Association • Se autorizó una Negociación de un Memorando de Entendimiento con la Red Nacional de Recursos para asistir en la revitalización económica For more information on the City’s environmental programs, call (310) 603-0220 Ext. 500. PAGE 2 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca CITY SAFETY SAFETY LT. TODD DEEDS: CRIMES DECLINE IN 2014 NOTICE REDUCCIÓN DE DELITOS EN EL 2014 As 2014 comes to a close, Lynwood’s Service Area Lt. Todd Deeds can’t help to feel bittersweet about the year-to-date crime statistics he just received. Crimes have declined across the board, from aggravated assaults, which are down 22 percent to the most problematic – auto thefts – which are down by 5 percent. It isn’t much of a decrease, but it is a positive decline considering the sheer number of vehicles in the City’s 4.9 square mile radius making it a target rich environment. Last year between January and November, there were 523 auto thefts. This year, there were 497. “Year to date, our stats show that we did better than last year - a lot better. The numbers are down across the board,” said Lt. Deeds. “There are still some areas that we have to continue to work on, but for the most part, I’m happy with our numbers.” Rapes are down 36 percent; residential burglaries, 37 percent; robberies, 8 percent; grand theft, 13 percent; and theft from vehicles, 23 percent. The only number that has risen is that of homicides – that alone makes hearing about the decline in crimes bittersweet. This time last year, there was only 1 homicide. There have been four homicides in the City this year. (December numbers for 2013 and 2014 have not been included in the current YTD statistics). “Considering that six years ago we were averaging 20 homicides a year, I would say that four is still a low number, and it’s a drastic decrease, but even one is too many,” said Lt. Deeds. “One homicide is too many. I would like for us to have a year where there are zero homicides. That’s our goal.” One number he’s proud of is the 5 percent decrease of auto thefts. Lt. Deeds credits his deputy’s thoroughness, but also the community’s policing. In January, there were 55 auto thefts and in November there were 22, so they are on a decline, he said. “A lot of problems continue because people see them happening, but never saying anything about them,” he said. “That silence has changed this year. The community is coming forward more often. When something looks wrong or illegal, we encourage people to call the station. That’s what we’re here for. If something is bothering them we want to know because if it bothers them, then it’s most certainly going to bother us, too.” While there are areas that need improvement, Lt. Deeds wants to build on the positives. “I feel really good about the decline in the crime stats,” he said. “I know the numbers can be better, so they will be. We have a great community here who wants to live in a safe community. We have a great Block Watch Organization, we have a great working relationship with the City, our deputies interact well with the community and we have a gang unit that’s very active. I’m optimistic about this trend, it’s going to continue. Our ultimate goal is to make sure residents feel safe in their community. The City Council wants that, residents want that, the school district wants that, and we want that too. That is our goal everyday of the year.” A medida que nos acercamos al final del 2014, el Tte. Todd Deeds del Service Area de Lynwood no puede evitar tener un sentimiento agridulce sobre las estadísticas anuales de delito que acaba de recibir. Los delitos se han reducido en todos los ámbitos, desde agresiones agravadas, que bajaron un 22 por ciento a las más problemáticas – robo de automóviles – que se redujeron un 5 por ciento. No se trata de una disminución considerable, pero es una reducción positiva si consideramos la gran cantidad de vehículos que existen en el radio de 4.9 millas cuadradas de la Ciudad, lo que pone a la ciudad en un blanco perfecto. El año pasado entre enero y noviembre, hubo 523 robos de automóviles. Este año, hubo 497. “En lo que va del año, nuestras estadísticas demuestran que hicimos un mejor trabajo que el año pasado, mucho mejor. Los números se han reducido en todos los ámbitos”, dijo el Tte. Deeds. “Todavía hay algunas áreas por mejorar, pero en general, estoy contento con nuestros números.” Las violaciones se redujeron un 36 por ciento; los robos a viviendas, un 37 por ciento; robos, un 8 por ciento; grandes robos, un 13 por ciento; y robo a vehículos, un 23 por ciento. El único número que ha aumentado es el de homicidios, solo por esto la reducción de delitos nos deja un sentimiento agridulce. A esta altura el año pasado, solo hubo 1 homicidio. Hubo cuatro homicidios en la Ciudad este año. (Los números de diciembre para el 2013 y el 2014 no se han incluido en las estadísticas anuales actuales). “Considerando que hace seis años teníamos un promedio de 20 homicidios por año, yo diría que cuatro es aún un número bajo, y se trata de una reducción drástica, pero incluso un homicidio es demasiado”, dijo el Tte. Deed. “Un homicidio es demasiado. Me gustaría que tengamos un año con cero homicidios. Ese es nuestro objetivo”. Un número que lo enorgullece es la reducción del 5 por ciento de robo de automóviles. El Tte. Deeds atribuye esto al trabajo minucioso del ayudante del sheriff, pero también al patrullaje comunitario. En enero, hubo 55 robos de automóviles y en noviembre hubo 22, lo que muestra un declive, dijo. “Muchos de los problemas continúan sucediendo porque las personas los ven pero nunca los reportan”, dijo. “Ese silencio ha cambiado este año. La comunidad reporta los delitos con más frecuencia. Cuando algo parece incorrecto o ilegal, alentamos a que las personas se comuniquen con la estación de policía. Para eso estamos aquí. Si hay algo que los está molestando, queremos saberlo porque si les molesta a ellos, con toda seguridad nos molestará a nosotros también.” Aunque hay áreas que deben mejorar, el Tte. Deeds quiere destacar los puntos positivos. “Estoy muy contento por la reducción de delitos en las estadísticas”, dijo. “Sé que los números pueden mejorar, y lo harán. Tenemos una gran comunidad aquí que quiere vivir en una comunidad segura. Tenemos una gran Organización Block Watch, tenemos una excelente relación laboral con la Ciudad, nuestros ayudantes del Sheriff interactúan perfectamente con la comunidad y tenemos una unidad antipandillas muy activa. Soy optimista sobre esta tendencia, continuará en declive. Nuestro objetivo más importante es asegurar que los residentes se sientan seguros en su comunidad. Eso es lo que quiere el Municipio, es lo que quieren los residentes, es lo que quiere el distrito escolar, y también es lo que queremos nosotros. Ese es nuestro objetivo todos los días del año.” www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca HOLIDAY FIRE PREVENTION Who doesn’t love the wonderful pine scent of a fresh cut Christmas tree in their home or the sights of holiday lights and decorations being put up after Thanksgiving? As soon as the leftovers are put away, families everywhere are putting up their holiday lights, shopping for a Christmas tree, or setting up candles. No matter what holiday tradition you celebrate, the City of Lynwood wants to remind you to please be mindful and take precautions when putting up lights or candles in your home. What might seem like the simple action of decorating your home or treating your family to a live Christmas tree comes with potential risk. A live Christmas tree can pose a serious fire hazard if you don’t know how to take care of it. If you and your family decide to purchase a live Christmas tree, try to shop earlier in the season to get the best of selection of fresh trees with moist green needles. Most importantly, please make sure the tree has water in its stand every single day. Dry trees are highly flammable. Always make sure that the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, such as the fireplace or a radiator. One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems from overloaded electrical circuits and one in six are caused by a heat source too close to a tree, according to the US Fire Administration. Sometimes we’re so excited about decorating for the holidays that we forget to think about these things until it’s too late. Holiday lights are made to be used either indoors or outdoors, but not both. Here are a few tips to look out for when decorating SAFETY NO GUNS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE Every year dozens of people die or are injured throughout the country from stray bullets being fired into the air during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Randomly shooting a gun into the air is no way to welcome the New Year. It’s irresponsible and it’s dangerous and in Lynwood it’s against the law. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Century Station in Lynwood will be out in full effect on New Year’s Eve to ensure the safety and welfare of our residents and business owners. While they will be on the lookout for illegal fireworks, their priority will be finding individuals shooting guns into the air thinking that their stray bullets will not affect anyone. Pinpointing individuals driving under the influence is also on their lists for the night. What with lights or candles: • • • • • • • Always use lights that are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved. Invest in Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights that produce very little heat, are cool to the touch, and consume less energy. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use tree lights. Do not use strings of lights with worn, frayed or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of push-in bulbs and a maximum of 50 screwin bulbs. Always unplug Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. Never use lit candles to decorate a tree, and make sure any lit candles in the room are placed well away from tree branches and flammable items. Keep a watchful eye on children when they are around the tree, and do not let them play with the wirings or lights. Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children. The City of Lynwood wants everyone to have a safe and joyous holiday season with or without a live Christmas tree, but most of all, we want you and your family to have a fire-free holiday season. While temperatures in California are far from taking a plunge like they do on the east coast, keeping home heater safety in mind while turning up the heat in your homes is also paramount to preventing home fires. Home heaters are a temporary source of heat to keep a room or a home warm, but please don’t leave them on for hours at a time. some might now remember is that Lynwood deputies also have eyes in the skies – meaning the City’s video surveillance camera system which features over 30 real-time video cameras being monitored by deputies at Century Station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Sheriff’s Department utilizes these cameras as real-time intelligence to equip deputies on the road to more safely and effectively fight crimes. The cameras have been instrumental in addressing prostitution problems, graffiti, gang activity, street racing and other quality of life issues in the community. On New Year’s Eve, those cameras become highly instrumental for the deputies on the ground. In the United States, celebratory gunfire is illegal. Its practice can result in random death and injury from stray bullets. If you’re caught doing it, you could face some serious jail time and charged with a felony. Bullets fired into the air can climb up to two miles. But because what goes up must come down, a falling bullet can reach a velocity of 300 to 700 feet per second – enough to penetrate the human skull. Century Station will be joining law enforcement agencies everywhere this month on promoting a public awareness campaign to educate people on the dangers of shooting into the air. “New Year’s Eve is our busiest time of the year,” said Service Area Lt. Todd Deeds. “We will be conducting a public awareness campaign to educate the public, but at the same time, we also want the public to know that we will be out in full force on New Year’s Eve. We’re going to be diligent and we will be monitoring the area. We want everyone to have a Happy New Year’s Eve, but we want them to be safe, too.” CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 | PAGE 3 CITY PHOTOS PAGE 4 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 9 | VOL. 8 www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca CITY LIVING www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 | PAGE 5 PAID CITY ADVERTISEMENT FEATURES PAGE 6 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca CITY BUSINESS TO ADV ERT ISE YOUR B U SI N ES S C A LL : (310 ) 60 3 -0 2 2 0 , ex t. 6 1 3 Want the lowdown on lower rates? CALL A STATE FARM AGENT FOR A QUOTE 24/7 “State Farm Agent” Delores Stubbs Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS 310-894-4579 310.438.4600 NO BROKER FEES AND NO COMMISSIONS! Fantasy Flowers & Gifts 3541 E. Imperial Hwy. (310) 632-4550 Flower Arrangements For Any Occasion! www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca Delores Stubbs 3601 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood, CA www.deloresstubbs.com State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL | statefarm.com® CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 | PAGE 7 CITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 18 COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY 10 A.M. TO NOON LYNWOOD NATATORIUM RECIPIENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-QUALIFY DECEMBER 4 CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL FRONT LAWN DECEMBER 5 CANDY CANE LANE PARADE 7 P.M. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD DECEMBER 10 SENATOR RICARDO LARA’S AND ASSEMBLYMAN ANTHONY RENDON’S LATINO HEALTH SYMPOSIUM: 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. BATEMAN HALL DECEMBER 22 SANTA’S HOME VISITS 5:30 P.M. LYNWOOD FAMILIES GET SURPRISE VISIT FROM SANTA DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY CITY HALL CLOSED JANUARY 1, 2015 NEW YEAR’S DAY CITY HALL CLOSED INFORMATION PAY YOUR UTILITY BILL MAKE IT EASY ! SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT TODAY. JANUARY 17 CITY-WIDE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE KICK-OFF 7 A.M. TO 11 A.M. TEAMS OF FOUR TO MEET AT BURKE-HAM PARK TO REGISTER 11832 ATLANTIC AVE. JANUARY 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CITY HALL CLOSED JANUARY 24 KEEP LYNWOOD CLEAN 9 A.M. TO NOON LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEERS MEET AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11031 STATE ST. ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE GO TO: https://ecommerce. lynwood.ca.us For more information call: (310) 603-0220, ext.300 The Lynwood Rotary Club Weekly Meeting Every Thursday Noon - Bateman Hall Room 1 “Service Above Self.” Block Watch Captains Monthly Meeting 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. - Bateman Hall Block Watch is Always Looking for New Block Watch Captains The Greater Lynwood Chamber of Commerce 3780 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (310) 307-9826 CALL NOW! Members and Non - Members Welcome! CITY RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS | NUMEROS DE RECURSOS EN LA CIUDAD • Bateman Hall (310) 886-0413 • City Hall (310) 603-0220 • Code Enforcement (310) 886-0456 • Compton Court (310) 762-9100 • Waste Resources (888) 467-7600 • Dial-A-Taxi (855) 545-9595 • Fire Inspection (310) 603-5258 • Fire Station #147 (310) 603-5255 • Fire Station #148 (310) 603-5270 • Hall of Records (562) 462-2137 • Health Department, Environmental (213) 351-5085 • L.A. County, Sheriff ’s Department (323) 568-4800 • Lynwood Library (310) 635-7121 • Lynwood Natatorium (310) 886-0414 • Lynwood Post Office (Atlantic Ave.) (310) 632-3707 • Lynwood Post Office (Long Beach Blvd.) (310) 638-9074 • Lynwood Unified School District (310) 886-1600 • Lynwood Senior Center (310) 886-0425 • Lynwood Sports Office (310) 886-0426 • Lynwood Youth Center (310) 886-0453 • Senior Meals (310) 886-0416 • Street Sweeping (562) 860-0604 • Service Request (310) 603-0220 x. 207 • Trolley, MV Transit (562) 259-9911 • Used Oil Recycling (800) 449-7587 • Bulky Item Pick-up (888) 467-7600 • Animal Control Request (310) 603-0220 x. 207, 312 • 10844 S. Atlantic Ave. Lynwood, CA 90262 • PAGE 8 | CITY OF LYNWOOD | NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 10 | VOL. 8 www.lynwood.ca.us | www.facebook.com/mylynwood.ca
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