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March 21, 2024

Hahn Applauds FCC Announcement on 9-8-8 Georouting

Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has released the following statement applauding an announcement by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel of a proposal to fix how calls to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed:

“9-8-8 has been a game changer for how we respond to mental health crises in Los Angeles [...] Read more

March 19, 2024

Hahn Establishes $20,000 Reward in South Gate Murder of Hector Ascencio Sr.

57-year-old was killed last year at his home

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn to establish the County’s $20,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 57 year-old Hector Ascencio [...] Read more

March 19, 2024

Hahn Declares April Autism Awareness Month

In March 2023, Hahn, her staff, individuals with autism and their families, and community advocates painted an LA County Lifeguard tower on Torrance Beach in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Janice Hahn to declare April “Autism [...] Read more

March 19, 2024

Hahn Re-Appoints Long Beach Environmental Leader Dan Knapp to the Watershed Area Steering Committee – Lower San Gabriel River

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn appointed Long Beach environmental leader Dan Knapp to the Los Angeles County Watershed Area Steering Committee for the Lower San Gabriel River. The Watershed Area Steering Committees are area-based committees that review proposed projects and develop investment plans for their watershed.

“Dan has proven himself [...] Read more

March 19, 2024

LA County to Explore Creating “Senior Safe Home” for Survivors of Elder Abuse

Los Angeles, CA—Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal by Supervisor Janice Hahn to explore creating a Senior Safe Home to protect victims of elder abuse.

One in ten seniors have experienced some form of elder abuse which can range from financial, emotional, physical, sexual, or psychological. On average, a tenth [...] Read more

March 19, 2024

Hahn Honors Cesar Chavez Ally Margie Rodriguez for Women’s History Month

Rodriguez and Hahn joined by Paul Chavez, son of the late Labor Leader

Los Angeles, CA — This morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn presented farmworker advocate and community leader Margie Rodriguez with a recognition for the support she provided to the farmworker labor movement led by Cesar Chavez and her continued work to champion [...] Read more

March 18, 2024

Hahn Names Huntington Park Vice Mayor Karina Macias Woman of the Year

Macias serves as a full-time in-home caregiver and advocates for supportive services workers

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Karina Macias during the 39th Annual “Women of the Year” event hosted by the LA County Commission for Women, naming her Woman of the Year for the Fourth District. [...] Read more

March 14, 2024

Fourth District Communities Will Receive 20% of California’s Total from USDOT Grant Program

Transit, pedestrian, and open space improvements coming to Southeast LA, Long Beach, and Norwalk, among other communities

Los Angeles CA – This week, the United States Department of Transportation announced $237 million in grants for transportation and open space projects in California through its Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. At least $47,200,000–about 20% of California’s [...] Read more

March 13, 2024

Hahn Calls on State to Close Noncompliant Waste Management Facility Posing Threat to Residents

Hahn sends letter to Department of Toxic Substances Control

Los Angeles, CA – This morning, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn sent a letter to Meredith Williams, Director of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) expressing concerns about the Phibro-Tech waste management facility in Santa Fe Springs and calling on the state agency to [...] Read more

February 29, 2024

Major $8 Million Renovation to Begin for Lynwood Library

Lynwood is first of several Southeast LA libraries that Hahn’s office will help renovate

Lynwood, CA – Today, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced the launch of major refurbishment work on the Lynwood Library, a branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the $8,000,000 project which [...] Read more

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