Los Angeles

Extra info available here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/50501-socal-america-has-no-kings-rally-march

50501 SoCal is hosting an event this coming Monday, February 17th at 12pm. Right in the heart of the NoHo Arts District we'll be gathering to march through the streets! Afterward, we'll have food trucks providing on-the-scene grub, a letter writing station, and yard games; so bring the kids, bring the sneakers, and bring your voice!

If you can't make it but want to support us in our mission, please consider sending a buck or two our way on GoFundMe.

Espanol:

AMÉRICA NO TIENE REYES 17 FEB, 12 PM DISTRITO ARTÍSTICO NOHO LOS ÁNGELES, CA REÚNETE EN EL CENTRO DE RECREACIÓN NOHO @ 11430 CHANDLER BLVD. UNÍTE POR LA LIBERTAD 50 ESTADOS. 50 PROTESTAS. 1 MOVIMIENTO www.fiftyfifty.one

Various sources from Los Angeles County Bar Association have confirmed and Los Angeles Times leaked a memo stating that on February 23, 2025, ICE will start their "knock and talk'" practices in the greater Los Angeles area.

Link has resources for both online and in person tax prep, depending on your preference.

This was the first year I’d heard of being able to get this done for free at the library! I plan on getting mine done through them this year.

Happening right now (02/06/25)

For being a progressive city, we sure do like to keep a systemic status quo.

Just chiming in on here to at least get one post going. 2025 can suck my balls. I know at least 14 sets of families who lost everything last week. I'm volunteering with pet finding and shit. Hope you are all doing alright. And if not ... I honestly have no words. I can say sorry but we are beyond sorry. Feel free to chime in.

The whole article is worth reading, but to report rent gouging to the CA attorney general:

Fill out this form at the state attorney general’s website. The form isn’t anonymous; it asks for the information of the person reporting. There’s also a hotline you can call: 1 (800) 952-5225.

I got this email from the NHM:

For Our Community

We are holding all of you in our hearts during this devastating time for Los Angeles. 

Based on the information we have now, we are pleased to offer free general admission at the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum through Friday, January 17. We hope our museums can serve as spaces of respite, offering comfort and connection with our natural and cultural worlds, while also providing enjoyable and engaging indoor experiences. 

Please see our NHM and La Brea Tar Pits websites for more information and how to plan a visit. 

In the wake of these devastating fires, we understand that many Los Angeles children are unable to attend school. In addition to the free educational experiences at our museums, we have collaborated with L.A. County Parks & Recreation to bring our Mobile Museums to community parks that are providing emergency youth camps this coming week. We are also welcoming many students from impacted communities to our museums for field trips.

The health and safety of our staff and visitors remains our top priority. We will continue to assess the situation day by day.

LAPL resource list: https://lapl.org/be-ready

Includes links to pages for official agency updates, fire maps, resources and aid, and volunteer opportunities

I got this email from the LA County Library with FEMA locations:

FEMA AT THE LIBRARY

Sunday, January 12 and Monday, January 13

9 am - 5 pm

FEMA will be at the following libraries on Sunday, January 12 and Monday, January 13 to help residents impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.

La Cañada Flintridge Library

 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

818.790.3330

La Crescenta Library

 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214

818.248.5313

Live Oak Library

 22 W Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

626.446.8803

San Fernando Library

 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340

818.365.6928

San Gabriel Library

 500 S Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776

626.287.0761

Temple City Library

 5939 Golden West Ave., Temple City, CA 91780

626.285.2136

West Hollywood Library

625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

310.652.5340

The LA LGBT Center is collecting items for people affected by the fires this Sunday, if you’re in the area and are trying to find somewhere that will accept item donations.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

Location: Pride Hall, 1118 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038

We are collecting the following essential items:

• Nonperishable food items
• Clothing, including socks, underwear, and bras
• Shoes
• Toiletries, including tampons, maxi pads, deodorant, toothbrushes, etc.
• Baby goods, including diapers and formula
• Batteries, power banks, or other charging devices
• Cleaning supplies
• Pet care products
• Blankets and other bedding

Please bring new, unwrapped items or gently used shoes and clothing (excluding socks and underwear). Items collected will be donated to distribution efforts in the communities affected by the fires.

Did this scare the absolute shit out of anyone else? 😅

Employers are required to provide N-95 masks to employees