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Gloria MolinaFirst District
Mark Ridley-ThomasSecond District
Zev YaroslavskyThird District
Don KnabeFourth District
Michael D. AntonovichFifth District
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Serving the Unincorporated Communities of WhittierThe unincorporated areas of Whittier are governed by the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The County of
Los Angeles provides the municipal services to meet your
needs such as road maintenance, public safety, parks and
libraries. Inside this publication are updates and resources
that are available to you. However, there is much more
to explore! Please visit the County’s official website at
www.lacounty.gov.
Your County LeadershipThe Whittier unincorporated areas are divided between
two Supervisorial Districts: (see district map on page 18).
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors serves as
your “City Council” and have field offices located at:
First District Field Office Fourth District Field Office
3400 Aerojet Avenue 12720 S. Norwalk Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731 Norwalk, CA 90605
(626) 350-4500 (562) 807-7350
If you have any comments or suggestions
regarding this publication, please forward them to:
Chief Executive OfficeOffice of Unincorporated Area ServicesKenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 723500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Or E-mail your comments to: [email protected]
Whittier Unincorporated
Community Guide 2010
County ofLos Angeles
Eduardo Poyorena adobe,
Los Nietos (1894)
Your Opinion is Important! Let us know what you think
about the Community Connection. Fill out a online survey
at lacounty.gov
Click on Residents, then click on the Unincorporated Area link
to access the Community Connection Survey site.
The following organizations focus
on improving your community:
Visioning Plan for Whittier UnincorporatedHelp shape the future of your community!
For more information, please contact your
County leadership as listed on this page.
Adventure Park Neighborhood WatchMeets the third Thursday of each month,
6:00 p.m. at Adventure Park.
Contact: Peggy Smith (562) 698-7645
Laurel Avenue MASH (More Advocates for Safe Homes)Meets the second Wednesday of each month,
6:30 p.m. at Mayberry Park.
Contact: South Whittier Community
Resource Center (562) 946-2425
Los Nietos MASHMeets every two months, 6:30 p.m. at the
Los Nietos Community and Senior Center.
Contact: Los Nietos Community and
Senior Center (562) 699-9898
Telechron Neighborhood Watch/MASHMeets the third Tuesday of each month,
every other month.
6:30 p.m. at Telechron Elementary School.
Contact: South Whittier Community
Resource Center (562) 946-2425
West Whittier Sheriff’s Community Advisory CouncilMeets the second Tuesday of each month,
6:30 p.m. at Sorensen Park
Contact: Pico Rivera Station (562) 949-2421
Whittier County Community Coordinating CouncilMeets the first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting locations rotate between community sites.
Contact: Jean Wall (562) 943-4271
Whittier County Sheriff’s Community Advisory CouncilQuarterly meetings at STAR Center, Gold Star
Meeting Room
Contact: Norwalk Station (626) 863-8711
Los Nietos Pioneers
The first inhabitants of the Whittier area were the Gabrielino
and Shoshonean Native Americans. During the 19th Century, the
Los Nietos Township was larger than any of the surrounding present
day cities. The name Los Nietos, “grandchildren” in Spanish, was
derived from land owner Manuel Nietos. Los Nietos was historically
referred to as “the Settlement”, “Old Los Nietos”, and “the Village”.
Historical Facts:• Two Los Nietos pioneers served as members of the
Board of Supervisors.
• The first Post Office opened in 1867. During this same time, the
first schoolhouse, two stores and a saloon also opened their doors.
• Parades occurred down Norwalk Boulevard.
• Local railways led to the Los Nietos Train Depot (see photo).
• The Los Nietos School District is the second oldest in the State.
• After the civil war, census records indicate the population
was 2,000.
Los Nietos Pioneers: The
names of Pioneer High School
and Pioneer Boulevard reflect a
rich community history. Below
are descriptions of a few of the
local pioneers that played a part
of your community history.
Jose Manuel-Perez Nieto: Born
in Mexico in 1719, Nieto served
in the Spanish Army and was
awarded over 300,000 acres of
land by the Governor of Alta California. He later lost half of the
land due to a judgment against him by the San Gabriel Mission. He
married Maria Morillo and had four children. Rancho Los Nietos was
the largest land grant in California, stretching from the Puente Hills to
the ocean, and Nieto became one of the richest men in California. In
1784, Corporal Nieto built an adobe near the San Gabriel River, where
he lived after retiring from the army until his death in 1804. The home
was believed to have washed away in a flood and its exact location
has been debated. Two possible sites are near the 6600 block of
Pioneer Boulevard, and the other, south of Los Nietos Road. A town
gradually formed around the Nietos’ home. After his death, his estate
was divided into six ranchos: Las Bolsas, Los Alamitos, Los Cerritos,
Los Coyotes, Santa Gertrudes, and Palo Alto. Parts of the southern
portion of present day Unincorporated Whittier lie within Rancho
Santa Gertrudes. while the northern portion of Unincorporated
Whittier lies within Paso de Bartolo once owned by Pio de Jesus Pico.
Josefa Cota de Nieto, widow of one of Nietos’ sons, later inherited
Rancho Santa Gertrudes and eventually sold it to Lemuel Carpenter.
Eduardo Poyorena Sr. (also spelled Pollorena): Eduardo Poyorena
was born in 1825 and was married to Maria Antonia (Colima) Sanchez.
He was a rancher, but also served on the Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors (1866) for two terms and also served as the Justice of
the Peace. He and his wife Antonia built an adobe at 8547 S. Norwalk
Boulevard, where present day Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church now
stands. He was a co-founder of the Los Nietos Water Company, and
was instrumental in forming the Los Nietos School District, serving on
the first Board of Trustees.
Bernardino Guirado: Guirado was married to Eduarda Poyorena, daughter
of Eduardo Poyorena. A wealthy rancher, he owned the Pioneer Store,
located on what is now Los Nietos Road and Norwalk Boulevard. Travelers
stopped for supplies traveling north along a path that ran from the Pacific
Ocean to “Workman’s Mill”. The “North Walk” eventually became “Norwalk”
Boulevard. Elected in 1859, Guirado served on the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors for one term. His holdings included the largest walnut
orchard in California and oil fields in present day Santa Fe Springs.
Lemuel Carpenter: Born
in Kentucky in 1808, he
married Maria de los
Angeles Dominguez in 1835,
who was the niece of Josefa
Cota de Nieto, daughter-
in-law of Manuel Nieto.
Carpenter purchased
Rancho Santa Gertrudes in
1843 from Josefa Cota de
Nieto. Lemuel’s name was actually Samuel, but his name was misspelled
by the Recorder. Los Nietos Road was then known as Carpenter Lane. He
prospered as a businessman until he lost his ranch to foreclosure after
borrowing money. Severe depression led him to kill himself in 1859 and
his rancho was sold at a Sheriff’s auction. His daughter Mary Refugio
Carpenter’s diary (1861-1864), which can be found online, includes a glimpse
into life during this period. Mary’s husband purchased a portion of Rancho
Santa Gertrudes and she returned to the area of her childhood.
Much more history exists. If you have local history you would like to share,
please forward it to us at [email protected] and we will donate it to
your local library.
Information for this article was obtained from the following sources: • Adobe Sites in Los Angeles, by John Kielbasa
• History of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles Times, 1866,
County of Los Angeles website
We wish to thank the following contributors for sharing information and for
keeping local history alive: Gloria Duran, Tim Poyorena Miguel, descendent of the Poyorena Family, and Paul Spitzzeri, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum. (Photos courtesy of Tim Miguel and Marge Lewis.)
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY, VISIT:
Pio Pico State Historic Park, home of Pio de Jesus Pico
(562) 695-1217 www.piopico.org
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, City of Industry
(626) 968-8492 www.homesteadmuseum.org
Whittier Historical Museum, City of Whittier, (562) 945-3871 www.whittiermuseum.org
Hathaway Ranch Museum, City of Santa Fe Springs
(562) 777-3444 www.hathaworld.com
Pico Rivera Historical Museum, City of Pico Rivera
(562) 949-7100 www.ci.pico-rivera.ca.us/cityglance/placesofinterest.html
Community History
Eduardo Poyorena Sr. (far left) riding in the Los Nietos Parade (1880’s).
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Los Nietos Depot 1940’s (formerly located West of Norwalk Blvd., and Los Nietos Road)
Adobe home of Lemuel Carpenter, Los Nietos, California, 1920
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Community Improvements and Updates
Adventure Park Walking Path and Fitness Zone Dedication-Walking Toward Good Health!
On June 3, 2009, approximately
75 people attended the
dedication of Adventure Park’s
new walking path. The new
walking path is made of decomposed granite and is accompanied by new
picnic tables and benches that have been installed around the area as well
as newly planted trees. Several exercise stations are available to work out the
total body, from abs to shoulders.
Outdoor Fitness Zones Dedicated at Community Parks
Mayberry Park
Fitness Zone
On July 30, 2009, local seniors,
the women’s aerobics team and
“healthy recreation” day camp
children participated in the
dedication of the new outdoor
Fitness Zone at Mayberry Park.
The new outdoor gym includes
equipment similar to what is
found at health clubs, and offers strength training, flexibility and cardio workouts.
The new Fitness Zone is part of a public-private partnership with the Department of
Parks and Recreation, Kaiser Permanente and the Trust for Public Land.
3rd Annual “Educate and Celebrate” Festival Returns to Adventure Park
The 3rd Annual “South Whittier Educate and Celebrate Festival” was held at Adventure Park on Saturday, August 15, 2009.
This year, the festival included a free Health Fair in partnership with Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, a free Job Fair hosted by
SASSFA (Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority), free haircuts by Whittier’s Marinello School of Beauty, and a Food Giveaway
by Hearts of Compassion.
There were also information booths promoting County and other community resources.
Watch for this event in August 2010!
The New Wallis Annenberg Youth Center Opens its Doors to the Community
On February 7, 2009, the community joined
the celebration as the Wallis Annenberg Youth
Center / Norwalk Sheriff’s Youth Activities Center
officially opened its doors. The $4 million dollar
facility center is run by Deputies Jeff Flotree and
Juanita Jimenez. This facility has a state-of-the-
art boxing facility that includes a regulation size
ring and equipment. There is also a youth dance
program taught by a Hip Hop instructor.
Should you have any questions about programs
offered at the Youth Center, call (562) 941-6901.
Boxer Lorraine Villalobos, 13 years old, West United States Silver Glove Champion and Coach Armando Contreras receive boxing gloves autographed by Laila Ali.
New License Plate Recognition System Will Identify
Wanted Vehicles in Unincorporated Whittier
Two Sheriff’s vehicles have been equipped with a new “Automatic License Plate Recognition” system that can automatically detect wanted vehicles. The patrol cars are now deployed in the unincorporated areas of South and East Whittier.
With the new technology, a mobile computer and multiple cameras can capture all license plates within the cameras’ view. Up to 1,000 license plates can be read and recorded hourly. Each unit cost $32,600 and was funded through Federal Juvenile Crime Prevention Grants.
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It’s important. Filling out your census form
will help the Whittier unincorporated community
get its fair share of Federal and State funding. Your
participation will help determine how federal funding
is spent on services like: hospitals, job training centers,
schools, senior centers, public works projects and
emergency services.
It’s Confidential. Your responses are
protected by law and only take a few minutes to
complete. The Census Bureau will mail or deliver
questionnaires to you in March 2010. A second
form will be mailed to you if you do not respond.
If there is still no response, you will be called or
visited by a Census Bureau employee. Remember: All Census Bureau employees will be identified by a Census badge and have taken an oath to protect your confidentiality. Federal law protects you from the disclosure of any personal information shared during the census.
How You Can Help. Join the Complete
County Committee or volunteer to promote the Census!
The County of Los Angeles wants to ensure that there
is awareness about the Census in your community.
Local organizations and community members will
be participating in spreading the word through a
Complete Count Committee. If you are interested in
assisting with this effort, please contact the South
Whittier Community Resource Center: (562) 946-2425.
Join us for Census Information Day!January 14, 20104:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. South Whittier Community Resource Center(562) 946-2425
United States Census 2010Los Angeles Regional Census Office (800) 992-3530www.census.gov
Tiny Tots Graduate at Local Parks
Tiny Tots from throughout the
unincorporated Whittier area have
received their diplomas! The
program, offered by the Department
of Parks and Recreation, offers
tots basic skills in socialization,
language development and the
use of motor skills. Graduation
ceremonies included graduates in
cap and gown walking on stage to
receive certificates and performing
their favorite songs for friends and family. Graduates participated at Mayberry,
Sorensen, Adventure and Amigo Parks.
The County Implements a Mass Emergency Alert System
Alert.lacounty.gov
Now you can receive up to date information on local emergencies
through the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency
Management emergency mass notification system. This
system will alert residents and businesses by phone, text, and
e-mail of emergencies in their area. The Sheriff’s Emergency
Communications Center will activate local and regional alerts
that will provide information and necessary actions, such as
evacuations. On May 18th the system was tested in a few selected areas that
included South Whittier.
The County’s 7.1 million land-line phone numbers are automatically programmed
into the mass notification system, but you must register a cell phone and e-mail
address. To register, log on to the County’s Alert.lacounty.gov website.
New! Electronic Message Board at Adventure Park Will Keep you Informed
For years, Adventure Park staff hand painted wooden signs to keep the community informed of park
activities. During a neighborhood watch meeting the community asked, “What would it take to have an
electronic sign put up at Adventure Park” The group requested the assistance of their County Supervisor,
and funding was provided for the construction of the new message board. The new electronic sign will
now allow the public to view multiple upcoming programs and announcements. On June 3, 2009, the
electronic sign was officially dedicated for the community.
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Sorenson Park Tiny Tot graduation ceremony.
Amigo Park Tiny Tots.
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Senior Programs
Senior Recreation Programs
Program Days Time Facility Fee
Aerobics Tues. & Wed. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Mon. - Wed. 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mayberry Free
Thursdays Sept. 2009 - June 2010 Sorensen $15 for 10 wks.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Arts and Crafts Mon. - Wed. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Bingo Fridays 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Adventure Free
Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Tues. - Thurs. 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Birthday Club Last Friday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
of the month
Community Garden Mon.,Wed.,Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Crochet Class Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Dancing Line Dancing Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Senior Dances Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Employment Program Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Los Nietos
Serv.Center Free
Karaoke Fridays 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Loteria Mon. - Wed. 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Free
Lunch Programs Mon.- Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.** Adventure $2.25 donation
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.** Los Nietos $2.25 donation
Fridays 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Serv.Center
Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Red Hat Ladies Every 2nd Tues. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.* Adventure Free
Senior Clubs
Club Cultural 4th Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Los NietosPan Americano Serv.Center Free
John F. Kennedy Club 2nd & 4th Tues. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Los Nietos Free
Serv.Center
Victor Rosales 1st Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Los NietosSenior Club Serv.Center Free
Park Senior Citizens Clubs Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adventure Free
Mon.- Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mayberry Free
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sorensen Free
Exercise Classes
Exercise Room Mon. - Fri. 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Adventure Free
Tai Chi/Walking Club Mon. & Wed. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adventure Free
Tai Chi Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mayberry Free
Walking Club Tues. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mayberry Free
Sunday Senior Games Every 1st Sun. 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adventure Free
Los Nietos Communityand Senior Service Center
Department of Community and
Senior Services
11640 E. Slauson Avenue
Whittier, CA 90606
Rosendo Garcia, Director
(562) 699-9898
The Los Nietos Community
and Senior Service Center is
a community, multi-purpose
center with a focus on
providing services to seniors,
Your local parks also
offer senior programs
at the following locations:
Adventure Park10130 South Gunn Avenue
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 698-7645Park Director: Dingo Mercado
Amigo Park5700 Juarez Avenue
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 908-4702Park Director: Lourdes Hernandez
Mayberry Park13201 E. Meyer Road
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-9727Park Director: David Martinez
Sorensen Park11419 Rosehedge Drive
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 908-7763Park Director: Norma Garcia
* 50 years and up
** 60 years and up
All programs are year-round
subject to change and are geared
to seniors ages 55 and up except
where indicated.
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Parks and Recreation Programs
TBD - To Be Determined
* Regular hours
•• Extended hours
Youth Recreation and Sports
Program Age Range Season Date Time Facility Fee
After School Program 7-12 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sorensen $70/month
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
After School Program 7-13 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayberry $5/month
After School Day Camp 6-12 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adventure $40/week (Mulberry Elem.)
After School Day Camp 6-12 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo $30/week (McKibbon Elem.)
Baseball Leagues 3-15 years Feb. - April Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $60/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball 3-15 years June - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sorensen $60/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Basketball 3-15 years Feb. - May Mon. - Fri. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sorensen $60/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Basketball League 3-16 years Feb. - April Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $60/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cheerleading Program 4-17 years Sept. - Jan. Tues. - Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen $25, plus cost of uniform.
(Reg. starts in Aug. 2010) 6-14 years Aug. - Jan. Tues. - Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $25, plus cost of uniform.
County Capers 4-15 years Feb.-Jun. TBA TBA Sorensen Call the park office at
(562)908-7763 for more info.
Dance Programs
(Reg. starts in Jan. 2010) 6-14 years Feb.-May Tues. - Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $35, plus cost of uniform.
Flag Football 3-15 years Sept. - Dec. Mon. - Fri. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sorensen $60/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
H.E.A.T. (High Energy 14-17 years Year-Round Every 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen Free
Activities for Teens) other Thurs.
13-17 years Year-Round Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Indoor Soccer 13 years and up Year-Round Fridays 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Adventure Free
Karate Class 4 years and up Sept. - June Tues.- Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $30/month
4 years and up July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayberry $30/month
Kids ‘n Sports 5-17 years Seasonal Tues. & Weds. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adventure $40/season
5-17 years Seasonal Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure $40/season
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Parks and Recreation Programs
Youth Recreation and Sports (continued)
Program Age Range Season Date Time Facility Fee
Snack Program 1-18 years Year-Round Mon. - Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adventure Free
2-17 years Year-Round Mon. - Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Amigo Free
1-18 years Year-Round Mon. Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sorensen Free
Soccer League 3-14 years Aug. - Nov. Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayberry $50/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Softball 16 years TBA TBA TBA Mayberry Call the park office at
(Registration starts in April 2010) and under (562)944-9727 for more info.
Softball (Girls) 8-16 years June - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sorensen $70/season
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Springball - Travel (Girls) 7-15 years Feb. - May Mon. - Fri. & Sat. TBA Sorensen $75/season
Spring Day Camp 6-12 years April Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo Free
7-14 years TBA Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayberry $30/week
Summer Day Camp 6-12 years June - Sept. Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo Free
Summer Day Fun Camp 7-14 years July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (reg. hrs.)
7:00 am to 5:00 pm (ext. hrs.) Mayberry TBD
Day Camps 7-13 years June - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sorensen Call the park office at
(562)908-7763 for more info.
Summer Lunch Program 18 years July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Amigo Free and under
1-17 years July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mayberry Free
1-18 years July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sorensen Free
Summer Snack Program 1-17 years July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mayberry Free
T-Ball 3-5 years TBA TBA TBA Mayberry Call park office at
(562) 944-9727 for more info.
Teen Program 13 -17 years Year-Round Every other Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure Free
Tiny Tots 3-5 years Year-Round Tues. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adventure $50/month
3-5 years Year-Round Mon., Wed., Fri.. 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Amigo Free
Tiny Tots (morning) 4-5 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mayberry $50/month
(morning) 3-5 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sorensen $70/month
(must be potty trained)
(afternoon) 3-4 years Sept. - June Mon. - Fri. 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayberry $50/month
(afternoon) 3-5 years Sept. - June Mon.- Fri. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sorensen $70/month
(must be potty trained)
Toy Loan Program 5-12 years Year-Round Fridays 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adventure Free
6-12 years Year-Round Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Amigo Free
7-13 years Year-Round Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayberry Free
Winter Day Camp 6-12 years December Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Amigo Free
7-13 years Dec. - Jan. TBA TBA Mayberry TBA
Parks and Recreation Programs
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Adult and Family Recreation
Program Ages Season Days Times Facility Fee
Arts and Crafts All Ages Year-Round Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Amigo Free
Ballet and Folklorico
Dance All Ages Year-Round Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure $6/class
Coed Softball League 18 years and up Season to begin
(Reg. starts in Jan. 2010) once roster is full Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mayberry $300/per team
Coed Volleyball 18 years and up Season to begin (Reg. starts in April 2010) once roster is full W-Th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayberry
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous 18 years and up Year-Round Sundays 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adventure Free
Crocheting All Ages Year-Round Mon.& Wed. 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adventure Free
Dog Obedience Class All Ages Year-Round Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure TBA
Fun Fitness All Ages Year-Round Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Amigo Free
Morning Aerobics 18 years and up Year-Round Mon. - Wed. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Mayberry Free
Neighborhood &
Park Seemore Watch All Ages Year-Round Every 3rd Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure Free
Woodworkers of Whittier 18 years and up Year-Round Every 2nd Thurs. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adventure Free
Special Events
Program Ages Date Times Facility
Flea Market All Ages Every 1st Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adventure
Easter Egg Hunt 1 - 10 years April - Date TBD 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Amigo
All Ages Friday, April 13, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sorensen
Easter Program 5-17 years April - Date TBD TBA Mayberry
Mother’s Day Fiesta All Ages Saturday, May 9, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Amigo
Bike Hike All Ages Sunday, June 20, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Amigo
Father’s Day BBQ All Ages June - Date TBD 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Amigo
Summer Concert Series All Ages July-August on Thursdays TBA Mayberry
Educate and Celebrate All Ages August - Date TBD 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure
Crime Prevention Fair All Ages October - Date TBD 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adventure
Halloween Fun Program All Ages October - DateTBD TBA Mayberry
Halloween Haunt All Ages Saturday, October 30, 2010 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sorensen
Thanksgiving Celebration All Ages November - Date TBD TBA Mayberry
Thanksgiving Dinner All Ages November - Date TBD 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adventure
Turkey Dinner All Ages Monday, November 22, 2010 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Amigo
Thanksgiving Community Dinner All Ages Thursday, ‘November 18, 2010 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sorensen
Breakfast with Santa 12 years and under Saturday., December 18, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sorensen
Holiday Celebration Breakfast All Ages December - Date TBD TBA Mayberry
Here Comes Santa All Ages December - Date TBD 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adventure
All Ages December - Date TBD 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Amigo
All Special Events are Free to the public
Pandemic H1N1 Updatehttp://publichealth.lacounty.gov.
The pandemic H1N1 vaccine is safe and effective. Check with your regular medical provider, health plan, or local pharmacy to see how you can get both your seasonal and pandemic H1N1 vaccines. If you don’t have a medical provider, call 2-1-1 toll free or visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov for vaccination clinic schedules.
Follow these tips to stay healthy:• Wash your hands often. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or
sneeze or cough into your sleeve. • If you are sick, stay home and rest for at least 24 hours after fever ends.
If your children are sick, keep them home from school.Vaccine Target Groups:
• Pregnant women.• People living with or caring for infants less than six months of age.• Children and young adults six months through 24 years of age. • People ages 25 through 64 with a chronic medical condition.• Health care and emergency services personnel.
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Community ServicesCheck It Out at your Local Libraries! www.colapublib.org
The County of Los Angeles Public Library offers Homework Centers, Live Homework Help, and summer reading programs.
Los Nietos Library
11644 E. Slauson Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0708Theresa Cazares, Community Library Manager
Hours:
Sundays/Holidays Closed
Mondays & Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sorensen Library (under construction)
11045 E. Rose Hedge Drive, Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-3979
Visit these nearby County Libraries during the closure:
Los Nietos Library Pico Rivera Library11644 E. Slauson Ave., 9001 Mines Avenue,
Whittier Pico Rivera
South Whittier Library
14433 Leffingwell Road, Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 946-4415Verna Dunning, Community Library Manager
Hours:
Sundays/Holidays Closed
Monday - Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Urban Bookmobile is your “Library on Wheels”.
(626) 338-8373.Adventure Park: every 3rd Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.
Mayberry Park: every 3rd Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NEW SORENSEN LIBRARY COMING SOON!
The new Sorensen Library is under construction. The new facility
will be the County’s newest eco-friendly ‘green’ library when it
reopens in the summer of 2010. The new 10,655 square foot
library will replace the existing 1,048 square-foot facility. There
will be plenty of space for reading, an expanded computer training
room, teen area with multimedia listening and viewing stations,
self-checkout stations, homework center, a large community
meeting room, and additional parking. The new library will also
be complimented with public art. While the library is closed, staff
will present regular Preschool Storytimes every Friday at 10:30 a.m.
next door at the Sorensen Park Activity Building.
Department of Community and Senior Servicescss.lacounty.gov
Los Angeles County Care Giver Program(800) 510-2020
Many family caregivers face demands while caring for loved ones
with disabling health conditions. The Los Angeles County Area Agency
on Aging (LACAAA) has launched a campaign to inform caregivers of
services. Caregivers can obtain training and education in coping skills
to relieve depression, and services to relieve stress.
Keeping Pets Healthy
Department of Animal Care and
Control
Downey Animal Shelter
11258 S. Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA
90242
(562) 940-6898 (24-hrs. a day)
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Vaccinations help keep your pets healthy.
Visit the department’s website in April 2010
for low-cost vaccination clinics at the Downey
Animal Shelter. Check with your veterinarian
who may suggest additional vaccinations.
Community Resource Center (CRC)Community Development CommissionJo Ann Eros-Delgado, Facility Director
10750 Laurel Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 946-2425Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The CRC provides services such as legal aid, healthcare,
housing, education, childcare, Food Stamps and Medi-Cal
enrollment and more.
Programs:
After-School Homework Assistance Program Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Computer LabMonday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
English as a Second Language ClassesTuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events at the CRC
Restaurant Inspections
and Your Health
Department of Public Health
www.lapublichealth.org/rating
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Los Angeles County’s nationally recognized food safety inspection program.
Restaurants receiving an “A” grade have more than doubled.
The availability of inspection “grades” has helped consumers make informed decisions about where they dine. Inspections identify improper temperatures, inadequate cooking, contaminated equipment, poor employee hygiene, and food provided from unsafe sources. To review a particular restaurants rating, please refer to the Food Facility Rating List at the Public Health website.
Los Nietos Community and Senior Service CenterLos Angeles County Department ofCommunity and Senior Services
11640 E. Slauson Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606(562) 699-9898Rosendo Garcia, Director
The Los Nietos Community and Senior Service Center is a community, multi-purpose center that offers services to seniors (see senior program listing on page 5), and
residents from the surrounding community.
Year-Round Community Activities:
Aerobics Monday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Citizenship Assistance Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Community Union Computer ClassesMonday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Danza Azteca HuehueteotiMondays & Thursdays 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Food Pantry Distribution (for low-income residents of 90605 and 90606 zip codes) 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Los Nietos Community Dance GroupTuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rio Hondo College Computer ClassesMonday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Rio Hondo College Foster Care ProgramTuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rio Hondo College Foster Care Program Cooking Class1st Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Toy Loan ProgramTuesdays 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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The Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights & Measureshttp://acwm.lacounty.gov
Norwalk
Excelsior High School - Tuesdays -Year-Round, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Alondra Boulevard, West of Pioneer Boulevard
Whittier Area
Amelia Mayberry Park - Fridays - Year-Round, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
13201 East Meyer Road
Uptown Whittier - Fridays - Year-Round, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
12900 block of Bailey Street
Greenleaf & Comstock Ave. - Wednesdays, April-Sept., 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
between Greenleaf Avenue at Hadley and Bailey Street
Certified Farmers’ Markets
U.S. Census Information Day
January 14, 2010: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Public Health Fair April 2010
(date to be determined)
Job Fair May, 2010
(date to be determined)
Art & Theatre Showcase June 3, 2010
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
National Night Out August 2, 2010
Influenza Vaccine (date to be determined)
October, 2010, Free Flu Shots
will be available to seniors
and persons with chronic
illnesses.
Holiday Basket GiveawayRegister: Beginning September
1st. On December 22, 2010,
pre-registered, low-income
families will receive holiday
food baskets.
Parenting Classes are now offered at:Los Nietos Community and Senior Service Center (562) 699-9898South Whittier Community Resource Center (562) 946-2425
Pico Rivera Station Raises
Money for Local Youth
On April 29, 2009, Pico Rivera Station held
their 4th Annual Public Safety Scholarship
Fund-raising Barbecue. The Public Safety
Scholarship Fund awards students
graduating from two local high schools,
El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera and
Pioneer High School in unincorporated
West Whittier. Scholarships go to students
who continue their education in public
safety. Station employees donated their
time to provide hundreds of attendees
with a steak and chicken dinner and
raised more than $9,500.
Pico Rivera Station hosts its 26th Annual National Night Out event.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
www.lasd.org
Pico Rivera Station: Serving the West Whittier and
Los Nietos Unincorporated Communities
6631 S. Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Sergeant Mark Guerrero
(562) 949-2421
Norwalk Station: Serving the South and East Whittier
Unincorporated Communities
12335 Civic Center Drive
Norwalk, CA 90605
(562) 863-8711Sergeant Brian Doyle: (562) 466-5455
Whittier County Public Safety Center
(Norwalk Station)
13525 Telegraph Road, Unit B
Whittier, CA 90605
Deputy Pat Rincon, Town Sheriff or
Deputy Chuck Gonzalez: (562) 903-1874
Local Stations Host Annual National Night Out Events in August
Norwalk Station
Norwalk Station hosted their annual National Night Out Against Crime event starting at
the Community Resource Center. Marchers were given t-shirts and balloons and walked
down Telegraph Road to the Sheriff’s Academy. Approximately 500 participants were
treated to free food, informational booths, and entertainment, including a Hip Hop dance
performance by youth from the Norwalk Youth Athletic League, and folklorico dancers.
Pico Rivera Station
The Pico Rivera Station hosted its 26th Annual National Night Out event. Local residents,
Neighborhood Watch groups, community groups and the West Whittier Community
Advisory Council took part in this year’s celebration. As in previous years, the event
included free food, music and a social services information fair.
South Whittier residents march along Telegraph Road to the Sheriff’s STAR Center in support of Norwalk Station’s National Night Out.
Mark Your Calendar!!Annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon Recognizing our Homeland Heroes from Unincorporated Whittier November 2010
The community is invited to join in the public celebration every November to honor the men and women who serve the County of
Los Angeles unincorporated areas. Last year, over 500 attendees participated as honorees from the Sheriff’s, Fire, County Police and
California Highway Patrol were recognized. Contact the Public Safety Luncheon Committee at (909) 594-6561 for more information.
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On Sunday, May 31, 2009, Pico Rivera Station held a “Gifts for Guns”
event at the Whittier Narrows Regional Recreation Area. Residents
brought unwanted guns to the site, where they were traded
anonymously for gift cards. “Our goal was to get as many guns off
the street as possible,” said Lieutenant Jose Chavez, who organized
the event. We are taking an instrument of death and trading it for
something useful for the family.” Fifty-nine firearms were collected:
thirty-one pistols, eighteen rifles, five shotguns and five assault
weapons.
Norwalk Station held its first Gifts for Guns program on March 28th
and 29th, 2009. A total of 196 firearms were turned in.
Visit Your Local Fire Station in May
Every May, the Los Angeles County Fire Department hosts Fire
Service Day. All County fire stations host an open house, and the
public is invited to learn more about the services provided by the
Department.
For the location of the annual regional Fire Service Day event,
please contact the Fire Department’s Public Affairs Section at
(323) 881-2411 or check out the Fire Department’s website.
Safely Surrendered Baby
Law Program
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law
Program allows a parent, or anyone with
lawful custody, to surrender a newborn
child (72 hours or younger) to any
firefighter on duty at any fire station, or
to any hospital staff at a hospital in Los Angeles County. As long
as the baby has not been abused or neglected, a baby may be
surrendered without fear of arrest or prosecution.
1-877-BABY-SAFE (222-9723) or visit www.babysafela.org.
USAR Urban Search and Rescue
The Los Angeles County Fire Department maintains two
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Force Fire Stations:
Fire Station 103 in Pico Rivera and Fire Station 130 in
Lancaster. Each USAR Task Force has personnel especially
trained to respond to technical rescues such as collapsed
structures, swiftwater, and major vehicle accidents with
trapped victims.
Swiftwater rescue teams are also strategically located
throughout Los Angeles County during and after extreme
rainfall events, responding to victims trapped in waterways
in Los Angeles County.
New to the Fire Department!
In its first month of service, Heavy Rescue 103 (HR 103), a
crane/tow truck, has participated in a variety of rescues.
HR 103 is specially designed with features to assist in
moving and lifting heavy loads during rescue operations.
Los Angeles CountyFire Departmentwww.fire.lacounty.gov
Fire Stations located in Unincorporated Whittier:
Fire Station 15
11460 Santa Gertrudes Avenue
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 943-4537
For additional Fire Stations serving unincorporated
Whittier, please see the area map in the center of this
publication.
Fire Station 96
10630 S. Mills Avenue
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-8604
Local Stations Host Successful
“Gifts For Guns” Event
Public Works
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Street Sweeping - “No Parking” Restrictions
Residents in the Unincorporated Whittier area are reminded not to park
their vehicles where the “No Parking” restriction signs are posted. The
fine for parking violations during posted street sweeping hours is $50.
Generally, the signs are posted at the beginning, middle and end of the
block. Residents with questions about street sweeping schedules may
contact Public Works, at (562) 869-1176. Questions regarding parking
enforcement should be directed to your local Sheriff’s Station.
The County approved a new ordinance
to promote water conservation. The
ordinance prohibits the following
activities:
• Washing down sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas or other paved surfaces.
• Watering lawns and landscaping
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
• Watering any lawn or landscaping
more than once a day.
• Washing vehicles, boats, trailers, or
other mobile equipment.
Request Graffiti Removal
To report neighborhood graffiti and
request removal, call (800) 675-HELP.
A graffiti removal request may also
be submitted online with the option
to upload photos and check the
removal status. To report graffiti, go
to: www.ladpw.org/go/graffiti. If you
live in the Fourth District (see map on
page 18) you can also report graffiti by
calling (562) 946-6468.
Los Angeles County Going Green!
Los Angeles County’s Green Building
Program will help us create
healthier communities. The
program, which includes
three ordinances, addresses
energy efficiency, water
conservation, use of recycled
materials, the importance of
rainwater infiltration and better
indoor air quality. This will lessen
waste from landfills and encourage the use of
future technologies. For more information, please
contact the the Department of Regional Planning
at (213) 974-6432 or visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/
spGreenBuildingProgram.htm.
Land Use and Zoning Information Is
Only a Click Away
Making a trip to downtown to
get the zoning information for
your property is history! GIS-NET
provides the public with geographic
information regarding land use
planning and zoning for the unincorporated areas
of Los Angeles County. The Department of Regional
Planning coordinated with the Chief Information
Office (CIO) in developing this user-friendly system.
The Office of the Assessor and Department of
Public Works also shared their data. Note that
large quantity of data is transmitted during the use
of this site. Loading time may vary depending on
your connection speed and the amount of data
being requested. Go to http://planning.lacounty.
gov/gis/interactive to start.
New Road Projects to be Completed Soon
In an effort to continue to beautifying your community, the Department of Public Works is constructing median landscaping
projects on La Mirada Boulevard (between Dunton Drive and Leffingwell Road) and Mulberry Drive (between Colima Road
1,000 feet east of La Mirada Boulevard). Construction is scheduled for Spring of 2010 at a total cost of 1.5 million from
Federal Stimulus dollars. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Jalal Vahabnezhad (626) 458-3114.
Roadway resurfacing will take place along Meyer Road (between Leffingwell and Placid Drive), and Valley View Avenue
(between Telegraph Road and Keise Drive). Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2009 at a total
cost of $435,000 funded by Federal Stimulus dollars. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact
Jalal Vahabnezhad (626) 458-3114.
LET’S ALL BE WATER WISE!
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Proper Disposal of Sharps (Needles and
Syringes) and Non-Controlled Medication
For a FREE Sharps Waste Container call (888) CLEAN-LA or (888) 253-2652 • www.888CleanLA.com
What is home-generated sharps waste?
“Home-generated sharps waste” are hypodermic needles,
and other devices that are used to penetrate the skin to
deliver medications. It is illegal to throw your sharps in the
trash. You must place your sharps in a proper container.
You can pick up a container for FREE at County designated
distribution sites. Another alternative is to place your sharps
waste in a container that does not leak, break, or puncture.
It must be taped, sealed and labeled “SHARPS”. Take your
container to any of the County’s designated collection sites
(free County Household Hazardous Waste Collection events
or a designated Department of Public Health clinic). To pick
up a proper container visit any Goodwill Industry location.
Whittier Health Center
7643 S. Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-5350
PROJECT LOCATION MAJOR STREET IMPACTED TYPE OF WORK TENTATIVE SCHEDULE CONTACT
Gutter Replacement Project Various Locations Replacement of Existing Cross Gutters Fall 2009Jalal Vahabnezhad
(626) 458-3114
Meyer Rd. & Valley View Ave. Meyer Rd., & Valley View Avenue Pavement Resurfacing Fall 2009Ynez Yeung
(626) 458-7829
Reis St. at Sorenson Drain Bridge rail replacement Fall 2009Jalal Vahabnezhad
(626) 458-3114
Sunshine Ave./ Shoemaker Ave./ Carmenita Bl Sunshine Ave. Resurface and Reconstruct Pavement Fall 2009Susan Zarei
(626) 458-5922
Dorland St. & Alley East of Broadway Resurface and Reconstruct Pavement Spring 2010Jalal Vahabnezhad
(626) 458-3114
La Mirada Bl. & Mulberry Dr. La Mirada Bl. & Mulberry Dr. Median Landscaping Fall 2009David Chan
(626) 458-5912
Gunn Ave. Various Streets Pavement Resurfacing & Sidewalks Summer 2010Inez Yeung
(626) 458-5119
Racimo Dr. Various Streets Pavement Resurfacing Summer 2010Inez Yeung
(626) 458-5119
Richvale Dr.Richvale Dr., Marlinton Dr., Shanonhill Dr., Grovedale Dr., & 1st Ave.
Pavement Resurfacing Summer 2010Dominic Osmena
(626) 458-3929
Washington Blvd. San Gabriel River to Norwalk Blvd. Resurface Summer 2010Inez Yeung
(626) 458-5119
1st Ave./Lambert Rd./ Marlinton Rd. 1st Ave. & Lambert Rd. Landscaping & Irrigation Summer 2009 Jalal Vahabnezhad
(626) 458-3114
Arroyo Dr. Various Streets Pavement Resurfacing Fall 2010David Chan
(626) 458-5912
Dunton Rd. Various Streets Pavement Resurfacing Fall 2010David Chan
(626) 458-5912
Department of Public Works – Road Improvement Projects
Recently, there have been problems reported in local communities
regarding house number painting. Be aware of the facts:
• The County does not employ anyone to paint house numbers on
curbs.
• You cannot be charged for any curb painting service. However,
you can volunteer to give a monetary donation.
• Legally, you are not obligated to have your house number on
the curb. However, the Fire Department recommends that your
address is clearly marked on the front of your house.
• The person requesting to paint your curb must obtain and carry an
Encroachment Permit from Public Works.
• The property owner’s permission must be obtained before painting
the house number.
• Logos painted on the curb are not permitted in the unincorporated
area (such as flags, symbols and insignias).
• The solicitor must provide you with a copy of the curb painting
guidelines and obtain your signature indicating you understand
and have given permission to paint your curb.
• Several solicitors were recently arrested for operating without a
permit.
If you would like to inquire if a company has a permit, please contact
the Department of Public Works Permit Office at (626) 458-3129.
If you feel threatened or intimidated by any representative of a curb
painting service, please notify your local Sheriff’s Station.
Know Your Rights When Approached for
House Number Curb Painting
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
or 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Unincorporated Whittier At-A-Glance Directory
2-1-1 LA County Information 2-1-1(One stop to County resources and more)
2-1-1 Información sobre el Condado de LA 2-1-1(Recursos del condado en un sólo lugar y mucho más)
Board of Supervisors / Junta de Supervisoreshttp://bos.co.la.ca.us
General Information Información general (213) 974-1411 First District Field Office Oficina del Primer Distrito (626) 350-4500 Fourth District Field Office Oficina del Cuarto Distrito (562) 807-7350 L.A.County Public Information (213) 974-1311 Información pública del Condado de L.A.
Freeway Motorist Aid Call center #3-9-9Servicio para casos que no se tratan de emergencias en autopistas y caminos
Abandoned Vehicles / Vehículos abandonados 2-1-1 or (213) [email protected]
Abandoned Shopping Carts / Carros de compras abandonados (800) 252-4613
Animal Care and Control / Cuidado y control de animales (562) 940-6898http://animalcare.lacounty.gov
Arts Commission / Comisión de Artes (213) 202-5858www.lacountyarts.org
Assessor / Asesor property Tax info line (888) 807-2111http://assessor.lacounty.gov
East District Office Oficina del distrito East (626) 258-6001
Beaches and Harbors / Playas y puertos (310) 305-9545
Building Permits / Permisos de construcciónhttp://ladpw.org/bsd/permitinfo
Public Works-South Whittier Office (562) 946-1390 Oficina de obras públicas de South Whittier
Business License / Licencia comercial (213) 974-2011http://ttc.lacounty.gov/Proptax/Business_License.htm
Chamber of Commerce / Camara de Comercio Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce (562) 698-9554 www.whittierchamber.com
Childrens Services / Servicios infantiles Child Care Hotline/CalWorks (877) CHILD-99 Línea directa de atención infantil / CalWorks
Children’s Protective Services (24 hr. Hotline) (800) 540-4000 Servicios de protección a menores (Línea directa de abuso infantil, las 24 horas)
Child/Spousal Support Services (323) 890-9800 Servicio de manutención de hijos / cónyuges
cssd.lacounty.gov
Department of Children and Family (562) 903-5000 Services (Adoption/Foster Care)
Departamento de infancia y servicios de familia (adopción / guarda)
Emancipated Foster Youth (562) 906-3417 Transitional Resources
Recursos Transitorios para Jóvenes Emancipados de la Guarda
First 5 LA-Preschool and Childcare (213) 482-5902 First 5. Preescolar y cuidado de niños de L.A.
www.first5.org
Options Child Care Services (626) 856-5900 Servicios de Opciones de Atención infantil
http://lacdcfs.org
Safe Surrender Program (877) BABY SAFE Programa de entrega segura or (877) 222-9723 www.babysafe.ca.gov
Service Planning Area 7 Council (SPA 7) (323) 832-9400 Consejo de los servicios de planificación del área 7
Code Enforcement / Cumplimiento de los códigos Department of Public Works (Building and Safety) (562) 946-1390 Departamento de obras públicas (Construcción y seguridad)
http://ladpw.org/bsd
Regional Planning Planificación regional or 2-1-1 (213) 974-6483 planning.lacounty.gov/zoneViolation.htm
Community and Senior Services / Servicios comunitarios y para ancianos www.ladcss.org
Adult Protective Services Servicios de protección para adultos (213) 351-5401 Alzheimer’s Day Care Resources (213) 738-4004 Centers Area Agency on Aging Recursos para la atención diurna de pacientes con Alzheimer
Elder Abuse Hotline (877) 477-3646 Línea directa para el abuso de ancianos
Los Nietos Community Service and Senior Center (562) 699-9898 Servicio Comunitario y Centro de Ancianos de Los Nietos
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Family Assistance Center (562) 941-0115 Centro de Asistencia familiar para Vecinos que Ayudan a Vecinos
Servicios a personas anciasnas y protección contra fraudes
Senior Citizens Information and Assistance (213) 738-4004 Información y asistencia para ancianos
Senior Meal Program Referrals (800) 510-2020 Remisiones al programa de comidas para ancianos
South Whittier Community Resource Center (562) 946-2425 Centro de Recursos para la Comunidad South Whittier
Telacu-Villa Hermosa Senior Housing (562) 777-9554 Viviendas para ancianos de Telacu-Villa Hermosa
www.lacdc.org
SASSFA (Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority) (562) 699-3231
Consumer Affairs / Asuntos del consumidor dca.lacounty.gov
Consumer Protection (General info) (800) 593-8222 Protección al consumidor (información general)
Counseling Services and Crisis Intervention /Servicios de Conseitos e Intervenciónen caso de crisis
Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 978-3600 Línea directa de violencia doméstica
Mental Health Information and Referral (800) 854-7771 Información y remisiones de salud mental
http://dmh.lacounty.gov
SPIRITT Family Services Servicios SPIRITT para la familia (562) 903-7000 www.spiritt.org
Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter (562) 945-3937 Refugio para mujeres y niños en crisis
Employment / Empleo County of L.A. 24-hour Hotline (800) 970-5478 Línea directa del Condado de Los Angeles las 24 horas
http://dhr.lacounty.info
SASSFA One-stop Career Center (562) 946-2237 Centro de carreras “One-Stop Career Center” de la SASSFA
www.sassfa.org
WorkSource fuente de trabajo (888) 226-6300 www.worksourcecalifornia.com
Environmental Health / Salud ambientalhttp://lapublichealth.org/eh
General Information Información general (626) 430-5200 24-hour Hotline Línea directa las 24 horas (888) 700-9995 Farmers Markets / Mercados agrícolas (562) 622-0426 Food Vending Complaints Quejas por venta de comida (626) 430-5500 Housing Complaints Quejas habitacionales (213) 351-5085 Insect/Vector Control (rats, mice) (626) 430-5450 Control de insectos / vectores (ratas, ratones)
Retail Food Inspection (restaurants) (323) 235-7009 Inspección de venta de comida al por menor (restaurantes)
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Fire Department (Emergencies) 9-1-1 Departamento de bomberos (emergencias)fire.lacounty.gov
Fire Station 15 Estación de bomberos 15 (562) 943-4537 Fire Station 96 Estación de bomberos 96 (562) 941-8604 Public Information Información pública (323) 881-2472
Graffiti Removal Hotline (800) 675-4357Línea directa para la eliminación de graffitishttp://ladpw.org/go/graffiti
Areas of South Whittier (Fourth District) (562) 946-6468
Health Resources/Centers/HospitalsRecursos de salud / centros / hospitals www.ladhs.org
Bellflower Health Center (562) 804-8112 LAC/USC Medical Center (323) 226-2622 Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (562) 698-0811 Rio Hondo AIDS Project Proyecto de SIDA de Rio Hondo (562) 698-3850 Roybal Comprehensive Health Center (800) 383-4600 Whittier Health Center (562) 464-5350 Whittier Hospital Medical Center (562) 945-3561
Homeless Services / Servicios para personas sin hogarwww.lahsa.org
Emergency Shelter Hotline (800) 548-6047 Línea directa para refugios de emergencia
Shelter Partnership Sociedad de refugios (213) 688-2188
Housing/Homeowner Program Programas de viviendas / para propietarioswww.lacdc.org
Handy Worker Program Programa “Handy Worker”
1st District (323) 890-7239 4th District (562) 204-0541 Homeownership Program Programa para propietarios (323) 890-7281 Housing Authority Autoridad de viviendas (562) 347-4663 Housing Rights Center Centro de derechos de viviendas (800) 477-5977
Juror Services / Servicios de jurados (213) 974-5811www.lasuperiorcourt.org/jury
Libraries / Biblioteca www.colapublib.org
GeneraI Information Información general (562) 940-8462 Los Nietos Library Biblioteca de Los Nietos (562) 695-0708 Sorensen Library Biblioteca de Sorenson (562) 695-3979 South Whittier Library Biblioteca de South Whittier (562) 946-4415
Nutrition Services / Servicios de nutrición Adventure Park Senior Lunch Program (562) 698-7645 Los Nietos Service Center (562) 699-9898 Mayberry Park Summer Lunch Program (562) 944-9727 Programa de almuerzos de verano del Mayberry Park
Mayberry Park Senior Lunch Program Programa de almuerzos para ancianos (562) 944-7745 SASSFA (Meals on Wheels) (562) 699-3231 www.sassfa.org
Parks and Recreation / Parques y recreación parks.lacounty.gov
County Parks and General Information (213) 738-2961 Parques del condado y información general
Adventure Park (562) 698-7645 Amigos de los rios www.amigosdelosrios.org (626) 791-1611 Amigo Park (562) 908-4702 Cerritos Regional Park (562) 924-5144 La Mirada Regional Park (562) 902-5645 Mayberry Park (562) 944-9727 Pio Pico State Historic Park Parque histórico estatal Pio Pico (562) 695-1217 www.piopico.org
Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Authority (562) 945-9003 Autoridad de hábitato nativo y vertedero de Puente Hills
www.habitatauthority.org
Santa Fe Dam Regional Park (626) 334-1065 Sheriff’s Youth Activity League (562) 941-6901 Liga del Alguacil para Actividades Juveniles
Sorensen Park (562) 908-7763 Whittier Narrows Regional Park (626) 575-5526 Whittier Narrows Nature Center (626) 575-5523
Public Safety / Seguridad pública CHP Non-emergency Inquiries (800) Tell CHP Consultas al CHP que no se tratan de emergencias
CHP – Santa Fe Springs Station Estación de Santa Fe Springs (562) 868-0503 www.chp.ca.gov
Norwalk Sheriff’s Station Estación del Sheriff de Norwalk (562) 863-8711 lasd.org
Office of Public Safety (County Police) (800) 834-0064 Oficina de Seguridad Pública (policía del condado)
http://ops.co.la.ca.us
Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station Estación del Sheriff de Pico Rivera (562) 949-2421 lasd.org
Whittier County Sub-station Subestación del condado de Whittier (562) 903-1874
Public School Districts / Escuelas públicas East Whittier City School District (562) 907-5900 www.ewcsd.k12.ca.us
Los Nietos School District (562) 692-0271 www.losnietos.k12.ca.us
Lowell Joint School District (562) 943-0211 www.ljsd.k12.ca.us
South Whittier School District (562) 944-6231 www.swhittier.k12.ca.us
Whittier City School District (562) 789-3000 www.whittiercity.k12.ca.us
Whittier Union High School District (562) 698-8121 www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us
Public Social Services / Servicios sociales Públicosdpss.lacounty.gov
Norwalk District Office Oficina de distrito de Norwalk (562) 807-7869 South Special District Office Oficina especial de distrito de South (310) 761-2205
Registrar-Recorder – County Clerk / Registro – Secretario del condadowww.lavote.net
Birth/Death Certificates/Marriage License (800) 201-8999 Certificados de nacimiento / defunción / Licencias matrimoniales
Voter Information Información de votantes (800) 481-VOTE Road Maintenance-Public Works / Mantenimiento de caminos
www.ladpw.org
24-hour Emergency Hotline (800) 675-4357 Línea directa para emergencias las 24 horas
Public Works General Information (626) 458-5100 Obras públicas, número de información general
Flood Maintenance Mantenimiento de inundaciones (562) 861-0316 General Road Concerns (800) 675-HELP Inquietudes generales sobre caminos
Graffiti Hotline Línea directa para graffitis (800) 675-4357 Inoperable Street Lights (Edison) (800) 611-1911 Luces de la calle que no funcionan (Edison)
Inoperable Traffic Signals (626) 458-1722 Señales de tránsito que no funcionan
Road Maintenance Mantenimiento de caminos (562) 869-1176 Sewer Maintenance Mantenimiento de alcantarillas (626) 300-3308 Traffic Control Device requests (626) 300-4708 Solicitudes de dispositivos para el control de tránsito
Transportation / Transporte Access Services Servicios ACCESS (800) 827-0829 www.asila.org
Beach Bus autobús a la playa (888) 769-1122 Commuter Action Network (800) COMMUTE Red “Commuter Action Network” L.A. County Dial-A-Ride Dial-A-Ride del Condado de LA (800) 439-0439 www.LAGoBus.info
Los Nietos Shuttle Transporte Los Nietos Shuttle (626) 458-3909 Metro Discount Bus Pass Pase de descuento para el autobús Metro (626) 458-5960 http://metro.net
Metro Information Información sobre el Metro (213) 626-4455 http://metro.net
South Whittier Shuttle Transporte South Whittier Shuttle (626) 258-3380
Trash – Waste Hauler / Transporte de Basura – residuos Christmas Tree Recycling Information (888) CLEAN LA Información sobre el reciclado de árboles de Navidad
Hazardous Waste Spills Derrames de residuos peligrosos (800) 303-0003 ladpw.org/epd/hhw
Unincorporated Whittier At-A-Glance Directory (continued)
Public Works Waste Hauler - Franchise Hotline (800) 993-5844 Línea directa de obras públicas - franquicias de desechos
Recycling/Household Round-ups (888) CLEAN LA Reciclado / recolección residencial
Universal Waste Systems (West Whittier) (800) 631-7016 Burrtec (East and South Whittier) (800) 325-9417
Utilities / Gas y Electricidad Gas Company (800) 427-2200 www.socal.com
Southern California Edison (800) 655-4555 www.sce.com
Water Companies / Compañías de agua Golden State Water Company (562) 864-8214 www.aswater.com
Orchard Dale Water District (562) 941-0114 www.odwd.org
San Gabriel Valley Water District (562) 699-1041 www.usgvmwd.org
Suburban Water District (562) 944-8219 www.suburbanwatersystems.com
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