Past Events
SAVE THE DATE! — October 7, 2016
Join us from 8:30AM-1:00PM at Mayfair Park (5720 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712) for a discussion with state agency representatives to learn more about state greening funds and ways to put those dollars to work in your communities. Speakers to include:
Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly
Allison S. Joe, Deputy Director of the California Strategic Growth Council
Julie Alvis, Deputy Assistant Secretary for California Natural Resources Agency
John Melvin, Staff Chief for Resource Protection & Improvement at California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Ashley Conrad-Saydah, Deputy Secretary for Climate Policy at California Environmental Protection Agency
Please RSVP by September 28 to mvergara@rmc.ca.gov
Hosted by the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, the Institute for Local Government, and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
City of Hawaiian Gardens-Human Services Department & Assemblymember Anthony Rendon present the 3K Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair
Saturday, September 24
Registration at 9 a.m.
Race starts at 10 a.m.
Fedde Sports Complex
21409 S. Elaine Avenue
Hawaiian Gardens
For more information 562 420-2641 ext. 256
Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the Assembly,
in partnership with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy & Urban Semillas
Invite you to attend a Disadvantaged Community Involvement Forum
As part of Proposition 1, the Department of Water Resources is required to spend no less than 10% of Prop.1 Chapter 7 funds to ensure that Disadvantaged and Economically Distressed Communities are involved in the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. $51 Million have been allocated statewide of which $9.8 Million has been set aside for the Los Angeles Region.
Wedmesday September 7, 2016
2 - 4 p.m.
Lynwood Bateman Hall
11331 Ernestine Avenue
Lynwood, CA 90260
Parking on site
Refreshments will be served
To RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/Prop1DAC or email: miguel@urbansemillas.com
Questions? Please call: 323-509-4813
ANTHONY RENDON SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY in partnership with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy & Urban Semillas Invite you to attend a This forum seeks to engage Non- Governmental and Community-Based Organizations, representatives from disadvantaged and economically distressed cities, and interested stakeholders in the LA region about the Disadvantaged Communities Involvement Program. Participants will be informed and have an opportunity to provide input to ensure disadvantaged communities are beneficiary of the funding allocated through this process and have a deeper understanding on how they can influence and participate in this undertaking.
Come join Assemblymember Anthony Rendon, Supervisor Hilda Solis, and the River and Mountains Conservancy for a bike ride and run along the LA River on Saturday August 20.
The Bike Ride & Run will start at:
Maywood Riverfront Park
5000 Slauson Avenue
Maywood, CA 90270
and finish up at:
Cudahy River Park
5322 Clara St.
Cudahay, CA 90201
Registration will start at 8 a.m. followed by the bike ride and run at 8:30 a.m. Snacks and water will be available at both parks.
This Thursday, June 9, the Assembly Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials Committee will hold a hearing on lead testing and clean-up in our communities near Exide.
As you may know, the Legislature and Governor recently approved $176.6 million to speed up testing and clean-up efforts in areas surrounding the former Exide battery plant.
This is your opportunity to share your comments and experiences with state officials so we can ensure funds are going to help those in need.
I hope you can attend.
Thursday, June 9
6 - 9 p.m.
Theodore Roosevelt High School Auditorium
456 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Spanish translation will be provided. If you have any questions about lead testing, access agreements with the state, or would like to share any feedback, please contact my office at (562) 529-3250.
Please join me, in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and The Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, for a Los Angeles River Revitalization Informational Meeting.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Lynwood Bateman Hall
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
Come learn about the process to develop a Los Angeles River revitalization plan specific to Southeast L.A. County, authorized by Assembly Bill 530.
Participants will be given information about important dates and meetings as well as how to get involved in the AB 530 working group.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact: (562) 529-3250 or visit my website.
I hope to see you there.
I invite you to attend my annual Holiday Open House & Legislative Update on Wednesday, December 2. Come enjoy food, music and good company while I discuss some of the issues I have been working on in Sacramento, such as revitalizing the Lower LA River and making sure our schools have access to safe drinking water.
Please make a difference in a child's life by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
Wednesday, December 2
6 – 8 p.m.
District Office
12132 S. Garfield Avenue
South Gate
I hope to see you there!
You’re invited to burn off some calories at the second annual Hawaiian Gardens 3k Fun Run/Walk.
After the 3k (1.8 mile) run/walk, stick around for a health fair where you’ll find resources about health care, nutrition and how to stay fit this holiday season.
The health fair will include dental screenings, information on diabetic food care, and bone density and vaccine screenings. Representatives from Covered California will be on hand to answer questions about purchasing health insurance under California’s health benefit exchange.
Saturday, November 7
Registration at 8 a.m.
Run starts at 9 a.m.
Fedde Sports Complex
21409 S. Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens
For more information, please call my district office at (562) 529-3250.
You're invited to an informational hearing by the Assembly Select Committee on Expanding Access to California's Natural Resources.
Our state's beaches and coastlines are becoming increasingly less accessible for California's low-income communities. I invite you to come speak with me and other state representatives about solutions to expand coastal access.
A recent video released by Parks Now highlights the many challenges inland communities, particularly young people of color, face when trying to get to the coast.
Press contact: Kevin Liao, Office: (916) 319-3800, Cell: (408) 667-5650
Tuesday, October 20th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lynwood Bateman Hall
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
Come learn about AB 530 and L.A. River revitalization while biking and running the L.A. River.
Bike ride and run will begin and end at Maywood Riverfront Park.
Registration will start at 7 a.m. followed by the bike ride and run at 8 a.m.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
7- 11 a.m.
Starting at Maywood Riverfront Park
For more information please call (562) 529-3250.