Bass announces Dodgers championship parade
Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass announced coordinated City operations and guidance for today’s Dodgers Championship Parade.
The City is committed to supporting the Dodgers and their fans in delivering a world-class celebration highlighting the spirit of Los Angeles in this back-to-back championship win.
“Once again, the Dodgers have shown the world that Los Angeles is the city of champions,” said Bass. “I can’t wait to see the best of Los Angeles on full display at the parade as we celebrate our BACK-TO-BACK World Series champions. I encourage all Dodgers fans to plan ahead for the parade, be prepared and celebrate peacefully, safely and responsibly.
The Dodgers have shared that the parade will begin at 11 am today, Nov. 3 in Downtown Los Angeles. The parade will run from Temple Street and Broadway, continuing along an approximately 45-minute route west on Temple, south on Grand Avenue, west on 7th Street, and north on Figueroa Street, ending at 5th Street.
Members of the Dodgers will travel atop double-decker buses on the parade route, greeted by fans from across the city. Fans are encouraged to gather along Grand Avenue, the longest stretch of the parade route.
The best way to get to the parade is by Metro. Streets surrounding the parade area will have very limited access to ensure safety and accessibility for all those attending and participating. Check the map for street closures and allow ample time to travel Downtown and find parking. Cars parked along the parade route are subject to towing.
Hahn announces food distribution events amid CalFresh cut-off
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) announced Friday that amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s suspension of funding for CalFresh and SNAP food benefits, there will be four large-scale food distribution events across her district.
There are roughly 280,000 people who depend on CalFresh benefits in Hahn’s district..
“Hardworking LA County residents can’t afford to see their healthcare premiums double and I am proud of our Members of Congress who are fighting hard to prevent it,” said Hahn. “But while their fight continues, the County is ready to this moment and we are marshalling resources to get food to people who need it during this shutdown.”
The free food distribution events, organized in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, will take place at the following locations:
- Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Pico Rivera Sports Arena
- Wednesday, November 12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Los Angeles Harbor College
- Friday, November 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus
- Wednesday, November 26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Hawaiian Gardens Fedde Sports Complex
Residents are not required to be eligible for these events, and food will be distributed as supplies last. Detailed flyers for the events will be available in the coming days.
Cerritos Mayor Yokoyama honors Dr. Dawnn Lewis
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama announced in his weekly newsletter that the City is holding a special event tonight honoring multi-talented and award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, and company executive Dr. Dawnn Lewis.
“For five seasons, Lewis was the voice of Carol Freeman, captain of the U.S.S. Cerritos on the animated television series “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” Viewers are familiar with the name of the crew’s ship, the U.S.S. Cerritos, which is indeed named after our amazing City. Her performance, which earned Dr. Lewis a Women’s Image Network Award and NAACP Image Award nomination, is one of her many career accomplishments,” wrote Yokoyama.
“I’ll sit down with the accomplished Dr. Lewis to talk about her career journey. From her role in the 1980’s sitcom “A Different World” to her Grammy Award-winning music and experience leading a nonprofit supporting underprivileged youth, Dr. Lewis has a fascinating story to tell.”
The event is slated to start at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 3, at the Cerritos Library Skyline Room, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue at the Cerritos City Hall complex. All are welcome and refreshments will be available.
Friedman demands Trump Administration release emergency food assistance
U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood) demanded on Friday that the Trump Administration release emergency food assistance funds just hours after a federal judge ordered it.
Standing alongside Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub, Friedman warned that if SNAP is halted at midnight tonight, more than 1.5 million people in Los Angeles County, including 115,200 residents of CA-30, could go without critical nutritional support.
“There is no excuse for the Trump Administration to defy a court order and deny food assistance to millions of Americans. SNAP shouldn’t be a political bargaining chip, it’s how many families in my district survive. The Trump Administration must release the funds today, no more delays, no more excuses,” said Friedman. “Meanwhile, I’ll continue working to bring Congressional Republicans to the negotiating table. We must work to protect affordable healthcare, end this shutdown, and bring down costs for the American people.”
The ruling, issued by a federal judge in Boston, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use its contingency reserve to fund November SNAP benefits. Yet, the administration has not confirmed whether it will comply, leaving more than 42 million Americans in limbo.
