A guide to housing rentals in Southern California!
I came across this awesome article in the LA Times that provides some insight on how to navigate the rental housing market in #LosAngeles and other areas of Southern California.
It includes everything from what you need to know about renting with pets to a breakdown of your rights as a #California tenant.
Click here to check it out!
Poll workers served meals in under resourced neighborhoods
Poll workers at select voting locations in East L.A., Palmdale, Compton and San Fernando got a free breakfast ☕️and lunch 🥗from Homeboy Industries.
"“In a year filled with so much uncertainty, we wanted to educate our staff about the importance of the right to vote and how the process allows everyone’s voice to be heard.” - Mariana Henriquez, Manager of Homegirl Café and the FEED HOPE program
Need a lift?
LA Metro is giving free rides today Get out and vote - it's free #LosAngeles !
“Democracy works best when everyone participates in it and has a voice, and we want to ensure that voting is easy and accessible to all those who rely on the Metro system.” -Phillip Washington, Metro CEO
L.A. schools are unlikely to reopen in 2020
Working parents might relate to this one: #LosAngeles unified school district is staying the best case scenario would be reopening schools in January 2021 - despite neighboring Orange and Ventura counties being open...
My kids are back in school on a "hybrid" part-time remote and part-time in school, and we've had 2 COVID cases reported already. I worry all the time... #childcare #California
Free food and other benefits for voting Los Angeles!
There are a surprising number of benefits for voting this year, #LosAngeles, #California!
- Krispy Kreme is giving out free doughnuts 🍩
- McDonalds is giving a free apple fritter, blueberry muffin, or cinnamon roll with coffee ☕️purchase on their app
- Planet Fitness is offering a free workout and hydromassage 🏋️♀️
- Uber and Lyft are offering discounted rides to cast your vote🚗
Grubhub, Burger King 🍔, and a few others are offering deals too - check out the full story on Election day offers here
10,000 theme park layoff notifications by Sunday
It's heartbreaking to learn of more layoffs. This doctor quoted in an L.A. Times article says it all:
"Our jobs often provide us with purpose and identity plus the companionship of co-workers who can understand the day-to-day heartaches that come with our jobs"
To any Jobcaser who has recently lost their job, check out the Unemployment Resource Center
#LosAngeles #unemploymentCalifornia #California #unemployment
Have you been impacted by blackouts in California?
Heard they're shutting off power to over 300k in #LosAngeles area - has your job hunt, or work, been impacted? #California #jobsearch
Guaranteed income for two years
Coming soon to select low income Compton, #California residents: guaranteed income on this pilot program.
The Compton Pledge, an organization focused on systemic change, is planning to "distribute recurring cash relief to low-income residents for 2 years".
During this historic time of job loss and financial struggle, I'm really glad to see a little reprieve coming to those who need it most.
350,000+ California unemployment debit cards FROZEN
It's been announced that at least 350,000 #California unemployment cards have been suspended due to suspicious activity.
Law enforcement is working hard to find out who has been impacted.
If your unemployment debit card has been frozen and you have not received any messages from the California Employment Development Department - please contact Bank of America at the phone number on the back of your card.
November's rent in California
The first of the month is nearing, and if you're looking for a job, you may be hard pressed to make ends meet.
According to the L.A. Times "Renters will not be evicted through Jan. 31 as long as they pay at least 25% of their rent and file a declaration with their landlord attesting that they are suffering financial hardship because of the pandemic and its related business shutdowns, which have put millions of Californians out of work."
For anyone not living in #California I wrote an article earlier this year on how to renegotiate your housing bill. While some of protections under the CARES Act have expired, the tips on what you can do still apply. Good luck!
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