THE LATEST IN CARSON  

• A Friendly Fourth of July Reminder to Carson Residents: City Imposes Up to $1000 Fine for Illegal Fireworks Use
  
  The City of Carson will impose a penalty of up to $1000 for the use, sale and possession of illegal fireworks.
  
  Under the City’s ordinance, fireworks can only be discharged from 12 noon on June 28th to 12 midnight on the 4th of July. Fireworks can only be sold at properly licensed stands with the city from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on June 28th, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from July 29th to July 4th.
  
  The fireworks code has also been amended this year to put liability on residents of premises where illegal fireworks are found, discharged or sold or for providing consent to selling, discharging or use of fireworks in their property.
  
  To report illegal fireworks in your neighborhood, please contact the Sheriff’s Department at (310) 830-1123.

• CSCA to Hold Student Exchange Fundraiser Walk July 7
  
  The Carson Sister Cities Association will be holding a Friendship Walk on July 7 in an effort to raise funds for the students participating in the upcoming student exchange visit to its sister city, Soka, Japan.
  
  Dubbed as “CSCA Friendship Walk,” the will start at 8 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot and will consist of five laps around the Civic Center.
  
  The students, who are required to pay half of the airfare to the Soka, Japan, will receive 100 percent of the funds raised during the walk. Any additional funds raised during the event will go to other programs of the association.
  
  The student exchange visit to Soka will take place from July 21 through August 6. The delegation consists of seven students ages 15-19 and an adult chaperon.
  
  To participate, please pick up a packet from the Public Information Office or call (310) 952-1740 for more information.
   

• Jobs, Programs Available at City’s Aquatics Division
  
  Are you looking for the coolest summer job? The City of Carson is currently recruiting lifeguards, swim instructors, aquatic coaches and senior lifeguards at salaries range from $9.71 to $15.26 per hour.
  
  Various classes, team participation and programs such aqua aerobics, lap swim and health and fitness class for seniors are also offered by the City’s Aquatic Division.
  
  For more information, please contact (310) 847-3578.

• City Offers Summer Activities for Teens
  
  Various activities are lined-up throughout the summer for Carson’s teenage residents. These activities include:
  
  
  • Mid-summer Teen Pool Party
    July 27
    7-10 p.m. at Scott Park
    
  • Teen Summer Camp
    August 20, 21 and 22
    $40 per teen. Location TBD
    
  • Teen Summer Finale Pool Party
    August 25
    5-9 p.m.
    Dominguez Pool
  • Citywide Sports Summit
    August 29
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Scott Park
    
  
  For more information, please call the City of Carson Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 847-3570.

 USEFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Preparation is Your Key Handling and Surviving Emergency Situations  

• Haz Mat Incident Prevention
   

  	Hazardous materials incidents arent’ restricted to spills on the freeways or at local chemical plants or industrial facilities. Common household products could make your home a potential site for a mini-hazmat incident, especially if an earthquake causes bottles and cans containing toxic materials to topple and break.
  You can lessen the possibility of exposure to hazardous substances by following instructions on all chemical products, by limiting the quantities that are stored, and by disposing of hazardous household products out of the reach of children. Also store these products in separate containers and on shelves that are secure so that bottles will not fall, break and mix contents together.

• Bomb Threats
   

  How well would you react if you discovered a strange object at your workplace, received a bomb threat over the phone or received a suspicious package in the mail?

  Knowing what to do in advance and how to react to the threat could possibly save your life and the lives of those around you. Develop a bomb threat checklist that gives tips to follow should you receive a threat. It can also be used for documentation purposes in reporting the incident to your security officer or local law enforcement agency. Contact you local la enforcement agency for a sample checklist and information about training.

  Every person must be prepared to accept responsibility if we are to enjoy a safe place to live and work.

UPCOMING  CITY  EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Be Safe, Be Sane or Be Fined
  7/4/2007
  A friendly 4th of July reminder from the city of Carson. 
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• Friday Night at the Fights
  7/27/2007
  Dinner-Boxing show at the Carson Community Center. Amateur boxing, live entertainment, raffle, etc.
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• Bereavement Support Group Meetings
  7/11/2007
  Weekly meetings for adults who are experiencing grief following the death of a loved one.
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PROPOSED RANCHO DOMINGUEZ ANNEXATION

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