THE LATEST IN CARSON  

• City Facilities to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
  
  In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Carson City Hall and some City facilities will be closed on May 28. The facilities that will be closed on Monday include the Carson Community Center, the Economic Development offices on 2 Civic Plaza, and the City’s Corporate Yard on Dominguez Street.
  
  All city parks will remain open and operate on regular hours.
  Street sweeping and trash pick-up will not be available on Monday. For homes scheduled for street sweeping on that Monday, the service will not resume until the following Monday. Trash pick-up, however, will only be delayed for one day.
  
  For questions related to street sweeping and trash pick-up, please call the Public Works Division at (310) 847-3520.

• Pet Vaccination and Licensing Offered May 30
  
  A low cost vaccination clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for May 30 as part of the annual John D. Calas Memorial Rabies Clinic jointly sponsored by the City of Carson and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control. The vaccinations will be offered from 7 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. at the parking lot of Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street.
  
  Rabies vaccinations, a State law requirement for all dogs four months of age and older are available for $6. Six–in-one vaccinations for dogs eight weeks and older, and four-in-one vaccinations for cats eight weeks and older are available at $14 each.
  For the first time, the clinic is also offering microchips, a tracking device for dogs, for free.
  
  Pet owners may also purchase or renew state mandated licenses at the clinic. Renewal notices are required to renew licenses onsite.
  Pet owners are required to put their dogs on a leash and cats placed in carriers during the clinic and must be able to control their pets at all times.
  For more information, please contact L.A. County Department of Animal Control at (562) 256-1364.

• City of Carson Names New Economic Development Chief
  
  City Manager Jerry Groomes has appointed Cliff Graves, an expert in the field of planning and redevelopment, to take over the top post of the City of Carson’s Economic Development work group.
  
  Graves will be replacing Ron Winkler who will retire on June 1, ending a six-year tenure as the City’s Economic Development General Manager.
  
  The incoming GM will bring to Carson a wealth of management experience spanning nearly four decades. With a vast experience in community development, Graves managed the master plan of the University of California and was responsible for the design and construction of two of its newest campuses -- the 3-million sq. ft. research campus of UC San Francisco and the 2,000-acre Merced campus, which opened in 2005.
  
  Until recently, Graves led the Community Development Department of the City of Los Angeles where he oversaw the City’s investment in grants, bonds financing and loans for lower-income neighborhoods. His other prior experiences include the Executive Director position for the City and County of San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and Chief Administrative Officer for the County of San Diego.

• Online Request for City Services Now Available
  
  The City of Carson has recently launched Service Request. This online form is intended to be used by the public as an easy way of submitting Service Requests electronically. When the city's information services division receives the requests, an operator will route the request to the appropriate city department. Then city staff members can communicate with you by phone or your e-mail, letting you know the status of requests you have submitted and answering your questions directly.
  
  Request Topics may include, but are not limited to: requests for public information, stop light repair, tree trimming, graffiti, parks and recreation rentals, building and planning information, bidders list, animal control issues, storm water problems, parks and recreation, public safety services, City Council requests and many more.
  
  For more information, please contact city of Carson Information Services Division at (310)830-7600.

• Job Opportunities Available at City of Carson
  
  The City of Carson is hiring group exercise instructors and personal trainer/nutritionist at multiple professional levels. For more information please visit Employment Opportunities.
  
  For more information, please contact city of Carson Human Resources at (310)952-1736.

 USEFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

• Know the Rules ... Safety Tips for Children Displaced in Natural Disasters and Their Caregivers
   

  Many children caught up in a natural disaster have not only been separated from their families but find themselves in a new state, school, and living environment. Often they must receive help and care from people they do not know. The trauma they experience may not be readily discernible. The tips noted below are designed to help child victims of natural disasters acclimate to a new environment and caregivers provide the best assistance possible.

  Please click here to read more about the tips for children, caregivers, and dealing with others' curiosity and media requests.

• Waste Disposal
   

  	Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site: Household Hazardous Waste Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Collection Center 1400 N. Gaffey St San Pedro CA This Center is Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 9a.m. – 3p.m. For a list of household hazardous waste, please click here.
  	Bulky Items Pick Up - Residents may request the pick-up of oversized or overweight household articles, such as stoves, water heaters, rugs, washing machines and furniture. Call 310-830-7100 to schedule a pick-up.
  	No Drugs Down the Drain - Do not flush unused, unwanted, and expired medications down the toilet or put them in drains. How should I dispose of my medications? 1. Take your unused medications to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center or Event; or 2. Put your unused medications in a sturdy, securely sealed container, then in a trash can where children and animals can't reach them.
  	Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - City of Carson's Waste and Recycling Program is as easy as 1,2,3. 1. Place all trash in GRAY cart. 2. Place Green waste only in GREEN cart. 3. Place Recyclables only in BLUE cart. For detailed instruction, please click here.
  	Alternative Household Product Recipes - Simple recipes using products from your home make effective household cleaning solutions that are inexpensive that are easy to make. An added plus: these natural products are more environmentally friendly than detergent- and fragrance-laden commercial alternatives. Stock your cleaning tool tote with these homemade cleaning sprays and solutions to make short work of household grime--without harsh chemicals or irritating fumes. Click here to find a whole list of Recipes for Alternatives to Toxic and Hazardous Household Products.

UPCOMING  CITY  EVENTS

• Public Works Week
  5/20 - 5/26/2007
  Come see our educational equipment show on May 24, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carson Community Center East Parking Lot.
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• Memorial Day Tribute
  5/28/2007
  Honoring Veteran Soldiers of the Vietnam war at the Carson Community Center on May 25, 2007 6:00 p.m. Refreshment and live entertainment.  Free admission.
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• Philippine Independence Day
  6/9/2007
  Live entertainment, craft displays, food booths, and many more. June 9, 2007, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Veterans Park.
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• Juneteenth Celebration
  6/16/2007
  Free celebration on Saturday, June 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mills Park.   Free hamburgers and hotdogs for first 150 people.
  Special Guest: Vesta Williams
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UPCOMING  COMMUNITY  EVENTS

• Women's Career Day - 6/2/2007
  The LA County Sheriff’s Department will hold a special event recruitment event for women from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 2, 2007.
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• Testing for DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE 6/20/2007
  LA County Sheriff's Department is looking for a few good men and women. TEST and qualify for excellent salary and benefits. Walk-in accepted.
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PROPOSED RANCHO DOMINGUEZ ANNEXATION

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