Los Angeles

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

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23873569

It should show up on the site with the discount automatically, but if it doesn't the discount code is BIKEYEAR25

If you don't already have a helmet, this one is $20 and rated on par with more expensive helmets by Consumer Reports.

You can also ride for free with Metro Micro or on Metro bikes by entering a code: Ring25

Free rides end at 3 am on Jan 1st, so take advantage of it!

I used to more actively volunteer around the city, but now find that it's been WAY too long since I last got off my butt to help others. What are your suggestions for volunteer opportunities around the city?

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/29631613