Lunar New Year Victims Fund
Dear AADAP 'Ohana,
We are saddened to hear about the acts of violence that has impacted the AAPI community this past weekend. One of Los Angeles County's largest Asian populations is located in Monterey Park. It is tragic that this incident happened on the eve of Lunar New Year, the most significant event in many AAPI communities.
Neighborhood Stakeholder: LA Courthouse Skateboarders
UCLA’s urban planning group UnCommon organized an event “Make Space DIY” in the fall of 2022 to highlight the value of places, especially the West LA Courthouse, to the skateboarding community.
DEADLINE: Neighborhood Council Election Filing
Filing deadline is coming up very soon for neighbors and stakeholders who want to be be a candidate on the Sawtelle Neighborhood Council election.
Monday Morning with Jack Fujimoto 3/4
Profile of Dr. Jack Fujimoto from the LA City Watch
“Born in 1928, Masakazu Jack Fujimoto was the first Asian American to serve as president of a major college or university in the mainland U.S. But as he shared with me, the job didn’t come easy.”
Dr. Jack Fujimoto Square Opening in Sawtelle Japantown 2/4
Opening of the Dr. Jack Fujimoto Square at Sawtelle Japantown. 2/4
The neighborhood of Sawtelle Japantown is a historic area home to a sizable Japanese American population.
Naming of Dr. Jack Fujimoto Square in Sawtelle Japantown 1/4
Naming of Dr Jack Fujimoto Square at Sawtelle Japantown.
Board of Director South East Representative Vacant
WLA Sawtelle Neighborhood Council Board of Director South East Representative Seat is vacant.
Medi-Cal Expansion for Californians 50 or Older
Beginning May 1, 2022, a new law in California will give full scope Medi-Cal to adults 50 years of age or older and immigration status does not matter. All other Medi-Cal eligibility rules, including income limits, will still apply.