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CITY OF CARSON PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE SPECIAL INFORMATION DIRECTORY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS…………………………..1-4

II. CITY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND OFFICIAL CITY CROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS……………………………………………………………………5-7

Incorporation Date City Motto, Slogan Meeting Dates and Times Form of Government Administration Department Directors, Departments and Division Heads Contract Agencies (Fire and Police) Official Hostess for the City of Carson

III. EMERGENCY SERVICES……………………………………………………………..8

L.A. County Fire Departments L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Highway Patrol

IV. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS…………………...... 9-13

V. CITY COMMISSIONS…...... 14-16

Economic Development Commission Environmental Commission Human Relations Commission Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission Planning Commission Public Relations Commission Public Safety Commission Public Works Commission Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Veterans Affairs Commission Women’s Issues Commission Youth Commission

VI. CITY COMMITTEES…………………………………………………………………..17

Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight Committee

VII. CITY BOARDS………………………………………………………………………...18

Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board Relocation Appeals Board

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VIII. SELECTED DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS………………………….19-22

Population Composition of Population Climate Elevation Revenues New Redevelopment Projects and Projected Growth Land Use Vacant and/or Underutilized Land Area Size Street Beautification Traffic Control Signals in the City Safety Lights in the City Street/Highway Information Historical Landmarks

IX. CITY PARKS AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES IN CARSON……………...... 23-24

Parks, Pools, and other Carson Facilities

X. LIBRARIES AND POST OFFICES………………………………………………….25

XI. COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES….26-30

AARP Carson Chapter #3320 Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Alcoholics Anonymous Torrance-Lomita Alano Club American Red Cross Animal Care & Control, L.A. County Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP, Inc.) Assessor’s Office, L.A. County (South District Office) Assessor’s Office, L.A. County (Headquarters) Better Business Bureau Cal/OSHA – Industrial Relations Department California Department of Social Services (Adoption) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) California State Board of Equalization Career Transition Center Carson Black Chamber of Commerce Carson Chamber of Commerce Carson Child Guidance Program Carson Connected, Inc.

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Carson Coordinating Council Carson Family Resource Center Carson Wellness Center at Carson High School Casa de Los Angelitos (Maternity Home) Catholic Charities Community Services Children’s Bureau of Southern CA – Carson Office CISAAP (Carson Initiative for Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention) Community Development Center, Inc. Compton Municipal Court Consumer Affairs – L.A. County Department of Health Services, County (General Information) (Potential Africanized Honey Bees) (Rats, Mice Vector Management) Department of Health and Human Services – City of Long Beach Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (Torrance Office) (Compton Office) (Gardena Office) (San Pedro Office) (Long Beach Office) Department of Public Social Services Domestic Violence Supportive Services Program El Nido Family Center Employment Development Department FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Franchise Tax Board Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Mosquito & Vector) Housing Authority Section 8 (L.A. County) Housing Rights Center Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (Sewage Treatment) L.A. County Adult Protective Services L.A. County Environmental Resources L.A. County Sanitation Districts Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach Long Beach Superior Court Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Los Angeles Passport Agency Los Angeles County Superior Court – Stanley Mosk Courthouse Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters National Alliance on Mental Illness – South Bay LA County Salvation Army Social Security Administration Southern California Alcohol and Drugs Program State Department of Rehabilitation – Torrance Branch

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The Volunteer Center South Bay - Harbor - Long Beach Torrance Municipal Court U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Veterans Resource Center WIC Carson Office United Way of Greater Los Angeles

XII. HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS……………………………………...... 31

XIII. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS………………………………………………...32-33

Alpha Gamma Chapter, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. Boy Scouts of America Boys and Girls Club of Carson CSU, Dominguez Hills Theatre & Dance Department Carson Chamber of Commerce Carson Dominguez Employers Alliance Carson Friends of Library Carson Jolly Club Carson Kiwanis Carson Lions Club Carson Sister Cities Association Carson Women’s Club Club C.A.R.S.O.N. Del Amo Park Volunteer Association Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., L.A. South Bay Alumnae Chapter Erasto R. Batongmalaque Foundation Fraternal Order of Eagles #4001 Friendship Club Girl Scouts – Greater Los Angeles Jolly Club Kayumanggi Lions Club Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Law Enforcement Explorers Post #1016X National Council on Alcoholism and Drugs Rotary Club of Dominguez-Carson Sinaitenians of California Tender Loving Care (T.L.C.) Club The Swinging 50’s VIP Club YMCA – Carson/Gardena

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XIV. HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND BLOCK CLUBS…………………………34

Cashdan-Craigjon Block Club Carousel Homeowners Association Carriage Place Homeowners Association Carson Colony Cove Homeowners Association Carson/Dominguez Hills Homeowners Association Centerview/Glen Avalon Homeowners Association, Inc. Cliveden Avenue Block Club Colony Cove Homeowners Association (H.A.T.) Colony Park Homeowners Association Coltman Avenue Block Club Del Amo Homeowner Association Dominguez Area Property Owners Association Enslow Drive Block Galaxy West – Carson Crest Homeowners Association HARD (Homeowners against Rent De-Control) Imperial Carson Homeowners Association Nestor Avenue Block Club Northwood Avenue Block Club Park Avalon Homeowners Association Proud Heritage Association Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates Scottsdale Townhouse Association South Dunbrooke Neighborhood Association Stevenson Village Homeowners Association Sun Ray Manor Homeowners Association Sun Ray Manor Volunteer Homeowners Organization University Heights Homeowners Association Visalia Avenue Block Club

XV. HOUSING……………………………..………………………………………………..35

Arbor Green Avalon Courtyard Bella Vita/Sepulveda Senior Housing Camino Village Senior Complex Carson Arts Colony Carson Gardens Retirement Apartments Carson Senior Assisted Living & Retirement Center Carson Terrace Senior Apartments The Gateway at the City Center The Renaissance at the City Center Veo Veterans Village Via 425 Villaggio

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XVI. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES……………………………………………………36

XVII. ETHNIC SERVICE GROUPS………………………………………………………...37

Carson African-American Business Empowerment Coalition Carson Black Heritage Association Carson Samoan Federation of America Filipino Community of Carson Japanese-American Citizens League League of United Latin American Citizens NAACP, California State Conference NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Office of Samoan Affairs Palm House, Inc. (Pacific/Asian alcoholic recovery home) Southern California Indian Center

XVIII. SCHOOLS……………………………………………………………………….....38-41

XIX. CHURCHES………………………………………………………………………..42-44

XX. MAJOR BUSINESSES……………………………………………………………45-47

XXI. UTILITIES………………………………………………………………………………48

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FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

Carson City Hall (Satellite Office) FEDERAL OFFICIALS 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 U.S. President Phone: (310) 233-4811 Joseph R. Biden (D) Hours: Wed & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

White House Washington DC Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 2246 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20500 Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 456-1414 Phone: (202) 225-8220 Web: www.whitehouse.gov STATE OFFICIALS U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (D) Governor White House Gavin Newsom (D) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW District Office Washington, DC 20500 1303 10th St., Suite 1173 Phone: (202) 456-1515 Sacramento, CA 95814 Web: www.whitehouse.gov Phone: (916) 445-2841 Web: www.governor.ca.gov

U.S. Senators Lieutenant Governor Dianne Feinstein (D) Eleni Kounalakis (D) 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915 State Capitol, Suite 1114 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (310) 914-7300/Fax: (310) 914-7318 Phone: (916) 445-8994 Web: www.feinstein.senate.gov Web: www.ltg.ca.gov

Alex Padilla (D) Attorney General 11845 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 1250W Xavier Becerra (D) Los Angeles, CA 90064 300 S. Spring St. Phone and Fax numbers coming soon Los Angeles, CA 90013 Web: www.padilla.senate.gov Phone: (213) 897-2000

Web: www.caag.state.ca.us U.S. Representative

Nanette D. Barragán (D) Secretary of State 44th District Dr. Shirley N. Weber (D) Offices 1500 11th Street San Pedro (Flagship Office) Sacramento, CA 95814 302 W. 5th St., Ste. #201 Phone: (916) 653-6814 San Pedro, CA 90731 Web: www.sos.ca.gov Phone: (310) 831-1799 Hours: Mon thru Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

State Treasurer State Controller Fiona Ma (D) Betty T. Yee 915 Capitol Mall, Room 110 777 S. Figueroa St., Suite 4800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (916) 319-0800 Phone: (213) 833-6010 Web: www.treasurer.ca.gov Web: www.sco.ca.gov

State Superintendent of Public COUNTY OFFICIALS Instruction Tony Thurmond Los Angeles County Board of 1430 N Street Supervisors Sacramento, CA 95814 Holly J. Mitchell, Supervisor Phone: (916) 319-0800 2nd District (Represents Carson) Web: www.cde.ca.gov Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administrative 500 W. Temple St., Room 866 Insurance Commissioner Los Angeles, CA 90012 Ricardo Lara (D) Phone: (213) 974-2222 California Department of Insurance Web: bos.lacounty.gov Consumer Services Bureau 300 South Spring Street, South Tower Los Angeles County District Attorney Los Angeles, CA 90013 George Gascón Phone: (800) 927-4357 District Attorney’s Office Headquarters Web: www.insurance.ca.gov 211 W. Temple St., Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 State Senator Phone: (213) 974-3512 (D) Web: da.lacounty.gov 35th District Inglewood District Office Los Angeles County Assessor 1 Manchester Blvd, Suite 600 Jeffrey Prang Inglewood, CA 90301 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration Phone: (310) 412-6120 500 W. Temple St., Room 225 Web: sd35.senate.ca.gov Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 974-3211 State Assembly Member Web: assessor.lacounty.gov Mike A. Gipson, Assemblymember 64th District Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. 879 W. 190th St., Suite 920 Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Gardena, CA 90248 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Phone: (310) 324-6408 211 West Temple St. Web: asmdc.org/members/a64 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 229-1700 Web: lasd.org

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FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

Los Angeles Community College West Basin Municipal Water District District Office Harold Williams, Board Director Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., Chancellor Division 1 L.A. Community College District 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. #210 770 Wilshire Boulevard Carson, CA 90746 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (310) 217-2411 Phone: (213) 891-2000 Web: www.westbasin.org Web: www.laccd.edu Water Replenishment District Los Angeles Unified School District Vera Robles DeWitt Board of Education Division 5 Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Board Member, 4040 Paramount Blvd. District 7 Lakewood, CA 90712 333 South Beaudry Ave., 24th Floor Phone: (562) 921-5521 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Web: www.wrd.org Phone: (213) 241-1000/Fax: (213-241-8452) Web: boe.lausd.net

Austin Beutner, Superintendent 333 South Beaudry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 241-1000 Web: lausd.k12.ca.us

Los Angeles County Office of Education Dr. Debra Duardo, Superintendent 9300 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA 90242 Phone: (562) 922-6111 Web: www.lacoe.edu

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FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS

City of Carson City Clerk Vacant Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes City Treasurer 701 E. Carson St. Monica D. Cooper Carson, CA 90745 701 E. Carson St. Phone: (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Carson, CA 90745 Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 830-7600, Extension 1723 Email: [email protected] Mayor Pro Tempore Jim Dear 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Phone: (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: [email protected]

Councilmembers

District 1 Jawane Hilton 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Phone: (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: [email protected]

District 3 Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Phone: (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: [email protected]

District 4 Vacant

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CITY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, OFFICIAL GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Incorporation Date: February 20, 1968 All elective officers shall serve for a term City Motto: "Future Unlimited" of four years and until their respective City Slogan "Programmed for successors are elected and qualified. Success" Meeting date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday The City Council is the legislative branch of the month of the city’s government. The Council Meeting time: 6:00 p.m. meetings are a public forum where the Location: Carson City Hall City Council makes laws, policies, and Council Chambers decisions that govern the City of Carson. 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 ADMINISTRATION (310) 952-1700 or (310) 830-7600 Carson is one of more than 300 California cities operating under the City Council/ FORM OF GOVERNMENT City Manager form of government.

Charter City The city manager shall be the administrative head of the government of The municipal government established the City under the direction and control by this Charter shall continue to be the of the city council. The city manager shall form of government known as the be responsible for the efficient “Council-Manager” form of government administration of all the affairs of the so that the city council shall establish the City which are under the city manager’s policies of the City, and the city manager control. In addition to his or her general shall administer the government of the powers as administrative head, and not City in accordance with such policies. as a limitation thereon, the city manager shall have the powers and duties as set The elective officers of the City shall forth by ordinance of the city council. consist of four city council members, one directly elected mayor, a city clerk, and a Sharon Landers, City Manager city treasurer. The members of the city (310) 830-7600 council and the mayor shall be elected by the voters from the City at large at the John Raymond, Assistant City Manager - time and in the manner provided in this Economic Development Charter. In the event that the population (310) 830-7600 of the City exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) residents, by David Roberts, Assistant City Manager - resolution of the city council, the City Administrative Services may increase the elective officers of the (310) 830-7600 City to six city council members, one directly elected mayor, a city clerk, and a Aleshire & Wynder, City Attorney city treasurer. (310) 830-7600

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CITY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, OFFICIAL GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS Tara Matthews All Department Directors may be reached Housing Program at (310) 830-7600, except where indicated. Kevin Kennedy Saied Naaseh Information Technology Community Development Alvaro Betancourt Robert Lennox Planning Community Services/Recreation Margie Revilla-Garcia Tarik Rahmani Public Information Office Finance Kenneth McKay Faye Moseley Public Safety Services Human Resources & Risk Management Ariel De La Paz Eliza Jane Whitman Public Works Public Works Landscape & Building Maintenance (310) 847-3520

DIVISION CONTACTS Veronica Rodriguez All Division Contacts may be reached at Public Works (310) 830-7600, except where indicated. Right of Way Operations and Maintenance (310) 847-3520 Claudia Buenrostro Accounting Sander Huang Purchasing Michael Dorta Building and Safety (L.A. County) Tim Grierson Recreation Adrian Reynosa (310) 847-3570 Community Center (310) 835-0212 Cristine Gaiennie Revenue Raymond Cheung Emergency Preparedness Services Roobik Galoosian Risk Management Ron Hayes Finance Jason Jo Transportation Michael Whittiker (310) 835-0212 Human Services (310) 835-0212

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CONTRACT AGENCIES

Daryl L. Osby, Fire Chief Official City Hostess: L.A. County Fire Department - Headquarters Carson Women’s Club 1320 N. Eastern Ave. Karey Perez, President Los Angeles, CA 90063 P.O. Box 4543 (323) 881-2411 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 809-0782 Damon Jones, Captain L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Carson Station 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-1123

OFFICIAL CITY GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Carson Chamber of Commerce Richard Chang, Chairperson 530 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-4590

Carson Toastmasters Club Norberto Boceta, President 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Ext. 1334

Carson Sister Cities Association Dorothy Ross, Chairperson 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1740

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE – DEPARTMENT CARSON CITY HALL 701 E. Carson St., Room B-24 Emergency Number Carson, CA 90745 (310) 638-6121 (310) 830-9596 Fax (310) 549-5890 STATION #10 - Headquarters 1860 E. Del Amo Blvd. LOS ANGELES COUNTY Carson, CA 90746 SHERIFF’S DEPT. (310) 632-8230 Carson Station STATION #36 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. 127 W. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-1123 (310) 834-3110 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL STATION #95 137 Redondo Beach Blvd. California Highway Patrol Gardena, CA 90248 19700 Hamilton Ave. (310) 769-6746 Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 516-3355 STATION #105 18915 Santa Fe Ave. Compton, CA 90221 (310) 632-1634

STATION #116 755 Victoria St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 324-5941

STATION #127 2049 E. 223rd St. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 830-3170

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COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

All commissions, committees and boards are Human Relations Commission: Members are comprised of appointments by the Mayor with responsible for advising and consulting with the ratification by the City Council. All appointees City of Council on matters relating to protecting are appointed to a two (2) year term of office the rights of individuals and seeking to provide which expires on March 31 of the year of the for the full realization of the hopes, dreams, and Municipal Election (except Relocation Appeals aspirations of all members of society. The Board and Youth Commission). Vacancies and commission may become involved in matters replacements to commissions, committees dealing with discrimination on the basis of race, and boards are filled by the Mayor. The City’s religion, national origin, disabilities, culture, commissions, committees and boards are as economic status, age or sex. In addition, the follows: commission makes such studies as may be necessary in any area of human relations in the Economic Development Commission: community and works with other organizations Members are responsible for planning in the community to further develop the human strategies to attract business and industry to potential of all members of the City’s the City of Carson and to create a positive population. Each member must be a resident of image and atmosphere for business and the City of Carson. industry in the City. Each member must be and remain a resident of, or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson, Measure C and Measure K Budget Oversight and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at Committee: Members are responsible for the time of the member’s appointment. acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to the newly created utility *Environmental Commission: Members are users’ tax. Each member must be and remain a responsible for reviewing the major resident of or have a place of employment or environmental impacts associated with those business in the City of Carson and be at least projects which may have a significant impact eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the on the environment. The commission assures member’s appointment. the City that adequate information is available on potential project impacts such as air *Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board: quality, water, sewage, noise, hazardous Members’ responsibility of the Board is to waste, traffic, and identifies corrective determine fair, just, and equitable rent measures which must be incorporated into a increases and to hear petitions for space rental project in order to mitigate any negative increases at semi-monthly hearings. Must be impacts. Each member must be a resident of residents of the City but are not homeowners, the City of Carson. park owners, landlords, property managers or tenants in multi-family housing.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission: Members shall advise and recommend to the City Council and City staff on all matters relating to development of recreation areas, facilities, programs, cultural art presentations, and improved recreational services.

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*Planning Commission: Members are have a place of employment or business in the responsible for the review and approval of all City of Carson, and be at least eighteen (18) new major residential commercial and years of age at the time of the member’ industrial developments proposed in the City. appointment. In addition, any development in the redevelopment areas and major new heavy *Relocation Appeals Board: Members are industrial projects in the city are also subject responsible for hearing complaints brought by to the action of the Planning Commission. residents and businesses on various project The Commission is advisory to the City areas relating to relocation. The Board Council on policy issues that affect the long term growth and development of the city, as determines if the redevelopment agency has reflected in the general plan. Each member compiled with the provisions of the Community must be a resident of the City of Carson. Redevelopment Law. Any member of the Carson Redevelopment Agency, the City Council Public Relations Commission: Members are or of any City agency responsible directly or responsible for developing a public relations indirectly for the determination of relocation statement for the City and a comprehensive assistance claims may not serve on the Board. community relations plan to enhance positive and proactive publicity for the City of Carson. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission: Assists with improving public relations Members are responsible for advising the City priorities and channels of communication with the local media, community, public Council on senior citizens issues concerning, but institutions and business. not limited to: social services programs, senior services programs, Joseph B. O’Neal, Jr. Stroke Public Safety Commission: Members acting Center, seniors assisted living/in-home in an advisory capacity to the City Council, supportive services program, housing, security City Manager, and Public Safety Manager in and personal safety, transportation, senior certain matters pertaining to public safety recreation programs, special needs programs, services within the City. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson and be at economics, and other governmental concerns, least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of which impact the seniors of Carson. The the member’s appointment. commission also assists staff in developing financial support networks and delivery of Public Works Commission: Members are services to seniors. Must be and remain a responsible for the City’s public works issues. resident of the City of Carson and be at least The commission gives advice on activities within the public right-of-way not subject to fifty (50) years of age. administrative permit procedure, including enrichments and undergrounding of utilities; traffic management, including traffic circulation and regulatory traffic control devices which require action by the City

Council or the Planning Commission; and recommends special traffic and parking studies and temporary street closures. Each member must be and remain a resident of, or

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Veterans Affairs Commission: Members Youth Commission: Members are are responsible for acting in an advisory responsible for advising the City Council on capacity to the City Council and the the planning and development of youth Director of Recreation and Community facilities, programs, and services. The Services in all matters pertaining to commission aids in coordinating youth veterans’ issues, cooperate with other services with the programs of other governmental agencies and civic groups in governmental agencies, public service the advancement of sound veterans’ agencies, and volunteer organizations. The problems, concerns, and issues. Each Youth Commission also generates discussion member must be a resident of the City of in the community with respect to youth Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years problems, concerns, and issues. Must be and of age at the time of the member’s remain a resident of the City of Carson and be appointment. at least thirteen (13) but not more than

eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the Women’s Issues Commission: Members appointment. acting in an advisory capacity to the City *A conflict of interest statement is required. Council on issues affecting women and families in the City of Carson including domestic violence, educational equality, women’s empowerment, self-esteem, teen-dating abuse, women’s health, parenting, child care, social service resources available to women, and other issues of particular concern to women and families. Each member must be a resident of or work in the City of Carson, during tenure and must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the appointment.

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Public Safety Commission MEETINGS 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the City Hall and the Community Center unless otherwise noted, Public Works Commission and are open to the public. 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development Commission Relocation Appeals Board st 1 Thursday at 8 a.m. (Board meets when required)

Environmental Commission Senior Citizens Advisory Commission st 1 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday at 4 p.m.

Human Relations Commission Veterans Affairs Commission rd 3 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. 3rd Monday at 6 p.m.

Measure C and Measure K Budget Women’s Issues Commission Oversight Committee 4th Monday at 6 p.m. 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Youth Commission Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission Last Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Public Relations Commission 4th Tuesday at 12 p.m.

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CITY COMMISSIONS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMISSION CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) (Term Ending 11/30/22)

Ray Aldridge, Jr. Jesus-Alex Cainglet Christopher Childers Kimberly Cortado Ted Cordova William Cowens Darren Embry Cesar Dahilig Blake Kelley Kisa Fulbright Katie Pandolfo Walter Gonzalez Arleen Rojas DeAnthony Langston Clyde Sparrow Oscar Ramos Deborah Wallace Jo Johnson, Alternate Member #2 Trini Jimenez, Alternate Member #1 Clarence Dunning, Alternate Member #3 Edward Apodaca, Alternate Member #2

PLANNING COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) (Term Ending 11/30/22) Louie Diaz Nadine Gills-Ward Carlos Guerra Lillian Hopson Del Huff Angela Isaiah-Payne Jaime Monteclaro William Koons Christopher Palmer Rick Pulido Karimu Rashad Hourie Taylor Charles Thomas Freeman Watkins Dianne Thomas Rashina Young Frederick Docdocil, Alternate Member #1 Eleanor Mack, Alternate Member #1 Richard Hernandez, Alternate Member #2 Amy Floralde-Jorgens, Alternate Member #2 Rudolfo Brillantes, Alternate Member #3 PUBLIC RELATIONS

COMMISSION HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) (Term Ending 11/30/22) Sonya Eatmon Kelvin Brown Freddie Gomez Kimberley Davenport Madalyn Nunley Tina Keely Pamela Pitcher Chike Nweke Jacquelyn Stewart Jessica Ramos Linda Stewart Cassandra Reed Rochelle Guillory, Alternate Member #1 Dr. Chinyere Ifeacho, Alternate Member #1 Dorcas Waddis, Alternate Member #2 Federico Olaes, Alternate Member #3 Dr. Denice Price, Alternate Member #3 GP Atkins, Youth Member K’hari Lane, Youth Member

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION VETERANS AFFAIRS (Term Ending 11/30/22) COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) Jeffrey Allen

Keith Arnold Robert Boyd Samuel Dacus Roger Branch, Jr. Donnie Dorsey Manuel Da Silva Prentiss Lewis Brian Raber Angela Reyes Emmanuel Salomon Heidi Romero Dimetrios Vandiegriff Andre Clancy, Alternate Member #1 Richard Woods Louis Cogut, Alternate Member #2 Thomas Woods Aisha Childs, Alternate Member #3 Janel Watt

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) (Term Ending 11/30/22)

Uli Fe’esago Dr. Lori Arnold Joaquin “Jack” Fernandez Connie Dela Cruz- Manio Kobii Howard Dr. Leandrea Fields-Robinson James Murphy Carolyn Foster Charles Nelson Susan Odom Houze Narciso Peralta Prescious Robinson Sandy Hamilton, Alternate Member #1 Sheila Tresvant Dr. Greta Price, Alternate Member #1 Lilibeth Lustina, Alternate Member #2 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY Queen Jones, Alternate Member #3 COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/22) YOUTH COMMISSION Rosemary Becerril (Term Ending 11/30/22) Estrella Bumacod Shirley Graves Joshua Barboza Angelina Macias Eva Caoile Maria Pilapil Julianna Castillo Myrna Ronquillo Mariah Guzman Julie Ruiz-Raber Devin Hawkins Darlene Simpson-Lott Justin Moore Itelia Walker John’Taysha White Patricia Patterson, Alternate Member #1 Adam Reed, Alternate Member #1 Billye Bates, Alternate Member #2 Jaiden Macias, Alternate Member #2 Delia Lopez, Alternate Member #3 Felicia Jordan, Alternate Member #3

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CITY COMMITTEES

MEASURE C AND MEASURE K BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Term Ending 11/30/22)

Vera Dorsey-Reeves Cynthia Hunter Silvia Cruz, Alternate Member #1 Irene Viernes, Alternate Member #2

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CITY BOARDS

MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD REVIEW BOARD (Term Ending 11/30/22) (Term Ending 11/30/22)

Kendrick Roberson At-large Member

Daniel Valdez At-large Member

Phyllis Hayes At-Large Member

Dr. Alice Clark Harris At-large Member, Alternate #1

Nafis Muhammad At-large Member, Alternate #2

Barbara Dzikowski Park Owner Member

Susy Forbath Park Owner Member

Maria Horton Park Owner Member, Alternate Member #1

William Trueblood Park Owner Member, Alternate Member #2

Peggy Anderson Resident Homeowner Member

Tom King Resident Homeowner Member

William Davis Resident Homeowner Member, Alternate Member #1

Barbara Romano Resident Homeowner Member, Alternate Member #2

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ELECTED DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

Extract from U.S. Census Bureau Data - Carson, California

POPULATION 2019 91,394 2010 91,714 2000 89,730 1990 83,995 1980 81,221 1970 71,150 *1968 66,520

* Estimate at time of incorporation

Note: Three annexations enlarged the city's size and increased its population at a rapid rate during the early years following incorporation

COMPOSITION OF POPULATION 2006-2008 2010 2017 2019 Race Percent Percent Percent Percent 37.1% 38.6% 39.9% 38.8%

African-American 25.9% 23.8% 21.4% 23.5%

Asian 24.2% 25.6% 25.8% 25.6%

White 27.8% 23.8% 29.4% 28.5%

American Indian 0.5% 0.6% .08% .06%

Native Hawaiian and 2.3% 2.6% Pacific Islander

Other 21.7% 4.8% 7.8% 4.8%

Note: Information being updated.

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CLIMATE LAND USE (Total estimated Acreage) Average minimum temperature: 50.5 degrees RESIDENTIAL Mean temperature: 60.6 degrees 3,064.2 acres Average maximum temperature: 70.7 degrees COMMERCIAL Average annual rainfall: 12.86 inches 794.3 acres Prevailing wind, westerly: 11 mph INDUSTRIAL ELEVATION 5,412.7 acres

Highest point: 195 feet PUBLIC FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE Location: Between Victoria St. & University Dr. on Wilmington Ave. 843 acres Lowest Point: 5 feet below sea level Location: Del Amo Park STREETS & OTHERS Lowest point (water): 14.71 feet below sea 2,006.8 acres level Location: Center of the Dominguez TOTAL ACREAGE Channel located at the southeastern 12,121 acres corner of the city.

REVENUES VACANT AND/OR UNDERUTILIZED LAND Assessed valuation: $6,527,465,507 (Est. Acreage) (1990-91) Ranking in county: 10 INDUSTRIAL Bonded indebtedness: 0 1,497 acres

COMMERCIAL 154 acres NEW COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 0.35 acres AND PROJECTED GROWTH RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY The Carson Community Development has 130.87 acres been or is actively involved in the following current redevelopment projects: TOTAL ACREAGE Carson Street Master Plan and Premier 1,782 acres Fashion Outlet Mall. SOURCE: CITY OF CARSON, EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT.

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AREA SIZE The number of traffic control signals operated and maintained City of Compton: SQUARE MILES 5 19.24 The number of traffic control signals SQUARE MILES RANKING IN COUNTY operated and maintained by Long Beach: 1 8th The total number of intersections with SQUARE FEET traffic control signals: 160 536,241,024 SAFETY LIGHTS IN THE CITY ACRES 12,310.4 The number of signalized intersections equipped with safety lights: 156 STREET BEAUTIFICATION The number of luminaries entirely owned Center medians landscaped: and operated by the City of Carson: 657 1,282,556 sq. ft Avalon Blvd.: 374,162 City-owned median island street light Lomita Blvd.: 2,365 system maintained by the city: 657 Victoria St.: 52,543 Wilmington Ave.: 96,899 Number of street lights maintained by the Santa Fe Ave.: 9,085 Los Angeles County Lighting District: 5,476 Parkway trees maintained: 21,200 STREETS AND HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS IN THE CITY Total miles of major, secondary and local Roads: 213 miles The number of intersections with traffic Major highways: 43 miles control signals owned, operated, and Freeways: 12.2 miles maintained by the City of Carson: 117 Walks: 294.96 miles Total curb miles: 381 miles The number of traffic control signals operated by the County of Los Angeles: 15

The number of traffic control signals operated and maintained by the State of California: 16

The number of traffic control signals operated and maintained by the City of Los Angeles: 6

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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS IN CARSON AREA

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum 18127 Alameda St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (310) 603-0088

Pacific Electric Railway Watson Station 1850 E. Sepulveda Blvd. Carson, CA 90745

Dominguez Airshow Monument 18127 Alameda St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

Indian Village (Watson Industrial Center) 230th Street and Utility Way

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PARKS AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES IN CARSON

James Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park Friendship Mini Park 19101 S. Wilmington Ave. 21930 S. Water St. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 603-9850 (310) 847-3570 (Recreation Dept.)

John D. Calas, Sr. Park Vernon M. Hemingway Memorial Park 1000 E. 220th St. 700 E. Gardena Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 518-3565 (310) 538-0018

Carriage Crest Park Dr. Thomas G. Mills Memorial Park 23800 S. Figueroa St 1340 E. Dimondale Dr. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 830-5601 (310) 631-3130

Carson Park Perry Street Mini Park 21411 S. Orrick St. S/E Corner of 215th and Perry St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-3570 (Recreation Dept.) (310) 830-4925 Reflections Mini Park Del Amo Park 21208 Shearer Ave. 703 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 847-3570 (Recreation Dept.) (310) 329-7717 Stevenson Park Dolphin Park 17400 Lysander Dr. 21205 S. Water St. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 631-2252 (310) 549-4560 Stevenson Park Gym/Community Center Dominguez Park 905 E. Franke Street 21330 Santa Fe Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 952-1745 (310) 549-3962 Veterans Park/Skate Park James M. Foisia Park/ 22400 Moneta Ave. Fabela Chavez Boxing Center Carson, CA 90745 23410 Catskill Ave. (310) 830-9997 Carson, CA 90745 Park: (310) 830-8310 Veterans SportsComplex Boxing Center: (310) 830-6439 22400 Moneta Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-9991

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PARKS AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES IN CARSON

Victoria Park OTHER CITY FACILITIES (L.A. County park) 419 E. 192nd St. City Hall Carson, CA 90746 701 E. Carson St. (310) 217-8384/(310) 217-8370 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600 Walnut Street Park 440 E. Walnut St. Corporate Yard Carson, CA 90746 18601 S. Main St. (310) 847-3570 (Recreation Dept.) Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-3570 Parks and Recreation Pools (310) 847-3500 Landscape/ Building Maintenance Carson Park Pool (310) 847-3520 Public Works 21436 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 Congresswoman Juanita Millender- (310) 830-1053 McDonald Community Center 3 Civic Plaza Drive Dominguez Aquatic Center Carson, CA 90745 21330 Santa Fe Ave. (310) 835-0212 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-2391 Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O’Neal Stroke Center Hemingway Aquatic Center 3 Civic Plaza Drive 16605 S. San Pedro St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 952-1775 (310) 324-2515 Senior Social Services James M. Foisia Pool 3 Civic Plaza Drive 23410 Catskill Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1778 (310) 549-9051

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LIBRARIES/POST OFFICES

LIBRARIES SouthBay Pavilion Post Office 20700 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 116 Carson Regional Library Carson, CA 90746 Wendy Lee, Manager (310) 327-5371 151 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Hours: Monday thru Friday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (310) 830-0901 Saturday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday – Closed Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Torrance Post Office Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1433 Marcelina Ave. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 222-5902 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Formerly known as Victoria Park Library Hours: Monday thru Friday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mercedes Santos, Manager Saturday and Sunday - Closed 17906 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (Passport processing hours are Monday- (310) 327-4830 Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Hours: Closed until further notice Wilmington Post Office 1008 N. Avalon Blvd. POST OFFICES Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 834-6926 Carson Post Office 21350 S. Avalon Blvd. Hours: Monday thru Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Carson, CA 90745 Saturday - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (310) 549-2135 Sunday – Closed

Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Passport processing hours are Monday- Saturday and Sunday - Closed Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

(Passport processing hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 1p.m.)

Gardena Post Office 1455 W. Redondo Beach Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 327-9972

Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday – Closed

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COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

AARP Carson Chapter #3320 Assessor's Office, L.A. County Congresswoman Juanita Millender- (Headquarters Office) McDonald Community Center, Room 206 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 801 E. Carson St. 500 W. Temple St. Carson, CA 90745 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (626) 585-2612 (213) 974-3211

Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Better Business Bureau To report a complaint 835 Wilshire Blvd., Unit 600 (800) 288-7664 or 1-800-CUT SMOG Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 631-3600 Alcoholics Anonymous Torrance-Lomita Alano Club Cal/OSHA – Industrial Relations Dept. 1645 Arlington Ave. 680 Knox St., Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90504 Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 320-3861 (310) 516-3734

American Red Cross California Department of Social Services 3150 E. 29th St. (Adoption) Long Beach, CA 90806 744 P Street (562) 595-6341 Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 952-5253 or (916) 651-8848 Animal Care & Control – L.A. County (Carson/Gardena Animal Center) California Department of Transportation 216 W. Victoria St. Caltrans – District 7 Gardena, CA 90248 100 S. Main St. (310) 523-9566 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 897-3656 Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP, Inc.) – Corporate Office California State Board of Equalization 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. 5901 Green Valley Circle, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90016 P. O. Box 3652 (323) 293-6284 Culver City, CA 90231 (310) 342-1000 Assessor's Office, L.A. County (South District Office) Career Transition Center 1401 E. Willow St. 3447 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100 Signal Hill, CA 90755 Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 256-1701 (562) 570-3700

Carson Black Chamber of Commerce Information Pending

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COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

Carson Chamber of Commerce Catholic Charities Community Services 530 E. Del Amo Blvd. 123 E. 14th St. Carson, CA 90746 Long Beach, CA 90813 (310) 217-4590 (562) 591-1351

Carson Child Guidance Program Children's Bureau of Southern California - Nancy Jefferson Carson Office (Child abuse reporting) 21929 Bonita St. 460 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 122 Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 513-8070 (310) 523-9500 Website: www.all4kids.org Carson Connected, Inc. Lori Noflin, Volunteer/Founder Carson Initiative for Substance Abuse P.O. Box 5503 Awareness and Prevention (CISAAP) Carson, CA 90749 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. (310) 885-5860 Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 293-6284 Carson Coordinating Council Gil Smith, President Community Development Center, Inc. Carole Keen, Director 23734 S. Main St. Carson Coordinating Council Carson, CA 90745 P.O. Box 5044 (310) 518-0776 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 515-5563, Carole Keen Compton Municipal Court (310) 538-3037, Gil Smith 200 W. Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 Carson Family Resource Center (310) 761-4300 Los Angeles Unified School District Josefina Dhungana, Project Coordinator Consumer Affairs –LA County 340 W. 224th St. County of Los Angeles Carson, CA 90745 500 W. Temple Street, B-96 (310) 513-8070 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (800) 973-3370 Carson Wellness Center at Carson High School Department of Health Services 270 E. 223rd Street County of Los Angeles Carson, CA 90745 313 N. Figueroa St. (310) 802-6170 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dial 211 or (800) 339-6993 Casa de los Angelitos (Maternity Home) 954 Koleen Drive Department of Health Services Harbor City, CA 90710 County of Los Angeles (310) 325-8208 Potential Africanized Honey Bees 1-800-Bee-Wary (1-800-233-9279)

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COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

Department of Health Services Domestic Violence Supportive Services County of Los Angeles Program Rats, Mice/Vector Management Program Office of Samoan Affairs 122 W. 8th St. 20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 200 San Pedro, CA 90731 Carson, CA 90746 (888) 700-9995 (310) 538-8099

Department of Health and El Nido Family Center Human Services – City of Long Beach Administrative Office 2525 Grand Ave. 440 Shatto Place, Suite 417 Long Beach, CA 90815 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (562) 570-4000 (818) 830-3646

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employment Development Department Torrance Office 1220 Engracia Ave. 1785 W. 220th St. Torrance, CA 90501 Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 782-2101 (800) 777-0133 Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (FEMA - Disaster Assistance) Compton Office 1-800-621-3362 2111 S. Santa Fe Ave. Compton, CA 90221 Franchise Tax Board (800) 777-0133 300 S. Spring St., #5704 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 1-800-852-5711 Gardena Office 14825 S. Avalon Blvd. Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control Gardena, CA 90248 District (GLACVCD Mosquito & Vector) (800) 777-0133 12545 Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (562) 944-9656 San Pedro Office www.glacvcd.org 1511 N. Gaffey St. San Pedro, CA 90731 Housing Authority, Section 8 – L.A. County (800) 777-0133 12131 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (562) 347-4663 Long Beach Office 3700 E. Willow St. Housing Rights Center – L.A. Office Long Beach, CA 90815 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150 (800) 777-0133 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 387-8400 or (800) 477-5977 Department of Public Social Services Web: www.hrc-la.org County of Los Angeles 17600 Santa Fe Ave. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (866) 613-3777

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COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Los Angeles County Long Beach Federal Building Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 3100 Marriage/Birth/Death Records Long Beach, CA 90802 Department Headquarters (562) 491-7751 12400 Imperial Hwy. Web: http://www.irs.gov Norwalk, CA 90651 (800) 201-8999 Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (Sewage Treatment) Los Angeles Passport Agency 24501 S. Figueroa St. Federal Building Carson, CA 90745 11000 Wilshire Blvd., #1000 (310) 830-2400 Los Angeles, CA 90024-3615 (877) 487-2778 L.A. County Adult Protective Services 1-800-992-1660 Los Angeles Superior Court Stanley Mosk Courthouse L.A. County Environmental Resources 111 North Hill Street Department of Public Works Los Angeles, CA 90012 (888) CLEAN LA (213) 974-5155 (General Civil Information) Web: www.888CleanLA.com Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters L.A. County Sanitation Districts (Support group for those affected by someone 1955 Workman Mill Road else’s addiction) Whittier, CA 90601 23110 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite A (562) 908-4288, Ext. 2301 Torrance, CA 90505 (800) 477-6291 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (Long Beach Site) National Alliance on Mental Illness – 601 Pacific Ave. South Bay Los Angeles County Long Beach, CA 90802 Harbor UCLA Medical Center (562) 435-3501 21730 S. Vermont Torrance, CA 90501 Long Beach Superior Court (310) 892-8046 Court Clerk Information 415 W. Ocean Blvd. P. O. Box 2840 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 491-6201

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COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

Salvation Army U.S. Census Bureau 4223 Emerald St. Los Angeles Regional Office Torrance, CA 90503 15350 Sherman Way, Suite 400 (310) 370-4515 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 267-1700 or (800) 992-3530 Social Security Administration 22600 Crenshaw Blvd. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Torrance, CA 90501 L.A. County Field Office (310) 326-0207 or (800) 772-1213 300 N. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Southern California Alcohol (800) 375-5283 and Drugs Program 11500 Paramount Blvd. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Downey, CA 90241 Gardena Community Based Outpatient Clinic (562) 923-4545 1149 W. 190th St. Gardena, CA 90248 State Department of Rehabilitation (310) 851-4705 Torrance Branch 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 220 U.S. Veterans Resource Center Torrance, CA 90503 1045 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., #150 (424) 488-6570 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 767-1221 The Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach WIC Carson Office 1230 Cravens Ave. (Women, Infants & Children) Torrance, CA 90501 860 E. Carson St. (310) 212-7997 Carson, CA 90745 (888) 942-2229 Torrance Municipal Court 825 Maple Ave. United Way of Greater Los Angeles Torrance, CA 90503 1150 S. Olive St., Suite T500 (310) 222-6500 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 808-6220 Referral Services for Food, Shelter, Child Care, Legal Reference, Call 211

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HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS

Harbor Community Health Centers Providence Little Company of Mary Medical 593 W. 9th St. Center - Torrance San Pedro, CA 90731 4101 Torrance Blvd. (310) 547-0202 Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 540-7676 731 S. Beacon St. San Pedro, CA 90731 S. Mark Taper Foundation Children’s Clinic (310) 547-0202 Family Health Center -Long Beach 455 E. Columbia St., Suite 201 425 S. Pacific Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 San Pedro, CA 90731 (844) 822-4646 (310) 547-0202 Torrance Memorial Medical Center Harbor-UCLA Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd. 1000 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90505 Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 325-9110 (310) 222-2345 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Kaiser Permanente South Bay 5901 E. 7th St. Medical Center Long Beach, CA 90822 25825 S. Vermont Ave. (562) 826-8000 Harbor City, CA 90710 (310) 325-5111 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Gardena Community Based Outpatient Clinic Kaiser Permanente – Carson Office 1149 W. 190th St. 18600 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, CA 90248 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 851-4705 (800) 780-1230 Wilmington Health Center Kindred Hospital South Bay 1325 Broad Ave. 1246 W. 155th Street Wilmington, CA 90744 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 518-8800 (310) 323-5330 WISE Senior Services Long Beach Medical Center Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 2801 Atlantic Ave. 5220 Clark Ave., Suite 415 Long Beach, CA 90806 Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 933-2000 (562) 925-2346

Memorial Hospital of Gardena 1145 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 532-4200

Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 933-5437

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Gamma Chapter Carson Kiwanis Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. Evangeline Gatling Itelia Walker, President P.O. Box 5005 1045 Helmick St. Carson, CA 90749 Carson, CA 90746 (562) 402-2112 (310) 604-4028 Carson Lions Club – District 4 L3 Boy Scouts of America (L. A. Area Council) Dorothy Ross, President 2333 Scout Way Meetings and Location Los Angeles, CA 90026 2nd, 4th Monday @ 7 p.m. (213) 413-4400 Denny's Restaurant, Carson 600 E Carson Plaza Drive Boys & Girls Club of Carson Carson, CA 90746 1950 E. 220th St., Suite 207 Carson, CA 90810 Carson Sister Cities Association (310) 522-0500 (Refer to Page 7)

CSU, Dominguez Hills Theatre & Dance Dept. Carson Women’s Club Doris R. Acosta, Chairman (Refer to Page 7) 1000 E. Victoria St. Carson, CA 90747 Club C.A.R.S.O.N. (Resource Center) (310) 243-3696 Vergie Seymore, PhD., Exec. Director 18507 Avalon Blvd. Carson Chamber of Commerce Carson, CA 90746 (Refer to Page 27) (310) 323-0676

Carson Dominguez Employers Alliance Del Amo Park Volunteer Association (Formerly Carson-Dominguez Business 703 E. Del Amo Blvd. Council) Carson, CA 90746 Jen Earle, Consultant (310) 329-7717 P.O. Box 5491 Carson, CA 90745-5491 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., L.A. (310) 422-0457 South Bay Alumnae Chapter Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 4847 Carson, CA 90749 Carson Friends of the Library James Sloan, President Erasto R. Batongmalaque Foundation 151 E Carson St. Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque, Exec. Director Carson, CA 90745 23517 Main St., Suite 115 (310) 830-0901 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-8365 Carson Jolly Club Sandy Grawet, President Fraternal Order of Eagles #4001 Carson Community Center, Sr. Recreation 23728 S. Main St. 3 Civic Plaza Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-2095 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Friendship Club National Council on Alcoholism and Nolando Sermonia, President Drugs Dependence of the South Bay Congresswoman Juanita Millender- (Information and Referral) McDonald Community Center, 1334 Post Ave. Senior Recreation Torrance, CA 90501 3 Civic Plaza Drive (310) 328-1460 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Rotary Club of Carson-Gardena- Dominguez (736) Girl Scouts –Greater Los Angeles Christopher Childers, President Headquarters P.O. Box 4661 801 S. Grand Ave., Suite 300 Carson, CA 90749 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (310) 816-8810 (213) 213-0123 Sinaitenians of California Jolly Club 22035 S. Main Street, #24 Sandy Grawet, President Carson, CA 90745 Congresswoman Juanita Millender- (310) 835-2472 McDonald Community Center, Senior Recreation Tender Loving Care Club 3 Civic Plaza Drive Helen Alaniz, President Carson, CA 90745 23508 Broadwell Ave. (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1479 Kayumanggi Lions Club – District 4 L3 Tess L. Valera, President The Swinging 50’s Meetings and Location Sandra Conn, President 2nd Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. Congresswoman Juanita Millender- Denny's Restaurant McDonald Community Center, 600 E Carson Plaza Drive Senior Recreation Carson, CA 90746 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1479 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. c/o Beatrice R. Nelson VIP Club P. O. Box 11622 Congresswoman Juanita Millender- Carson, CA 90746 McDonald Community Center, (310) 532-2475 Senior Recreation 3 Civic Plaza Drive Law Enforcement Explorers Carson, CA 90745 Post #1016X (Carson Sheriff’s Station) (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Dep. Frederick Noya 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. YMCA - Gardena/Carson Carson, CA 90745 Gretchen Downey, Executive Director (310) 830-1123 1000 W. Artesia Blvd. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 523-3470

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HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS & BLOCK CLUBS

Cashdan-Craigjon Block Club HARD Jacqui Stewart (Homeowners Against Rent De-Control) Terri Forsythe Carousel Homeowners Association Barbara Post Imperial Carson Homeowners Association Raul Murga Carriage Place Homeowners Association James Shaeffer, Jr. Nestor Avenue Block Club Dianne Thomas Carson Colony Cove Homeowners Association Northwood Avenue Block Club Bonnie Coombs Joseph Alford

Carson/Dominguez Hills Park Avalon Homeowners Association Homeowners Association Roy Shepard Proud Heritage Association Asa W. Smith Centerview/Glen Avalon Homeowners Association Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates Shelli D. Cross Donna Spencer

Cliveden Avenue Block Club Scottsdale Townhouse Association Margie Mayhams Sadie Dix

Colony Cove Homeowners Association South Dunbrooke Neighborhood H.A.T. (Homeowners Acting Together) Association Aileen Patton Richard Hicks

Colony Park Homeowners Association Stevenson Village Homeowners George Shy Association Del Huff Coltman Avenue Block Club Connie Chaney Sun Ray Manor Homeowners Association Amador Saenz Del Amo Homeowners Association Joi Aldridge Sun Ray Manor Volunteer Homeowners Silvia Cruz Dominguez Area Property Owners Association University Heights Homeowners Louie Diaz Association Gil Smith Enslow Drive Block Club Richard Lanier Visalia Avenue Block Club John James Galaxy West-Carson Crest Homeowners Association McKina Alexander

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HOUSING

Arbor Green The Renaissance at the City Center 21227-21237 S. Figueroa St. 21800 Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (424) 488-2290 (310) 518-3400

Avalon Courtyard (Senior Housing) Veo 22121 S. Avalon Blvd. 616 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-9858 (424) 570-5001

Bella Vita/Sepulveda Senior Housing Veterans Village 402 Sepulveda Blvd. 600 W. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (800) 801-8440 (424) 342-9354

Camino Village Senior Complex Via 425 21735 S. Main St. 401-425 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-1899 (424) 477-5047

Carson Arts Colony Villaggio (Senior/Affordable Housing) 21205 Main St. 555 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (424) 318-1770 (310) 847-7737

Carson Gardens Retirement Apartments 21811 S. Main St. Resources: Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-2790 County of Los Angeles Housing Authority Section 8 Main Office Carson Senior Assisted Living & 700 Main St. Retirement Center Alhambra, CA 91801 345 E. Carson St. (800) 731-4663 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-4010 Housing Rights Center 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150 Carson Terrace Senior Apartments Los Angeles, CA 90010 632 E. 219th St. (213) 387-8400 or (800) 477-5977 Carson, CA 90745 Web: www.housingrightscenter.org (310) 835-0969

The Gateway at the City Center (Senior Housing) 720 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-4343

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Carson Circuit, North/South Shuttle, Long Beach Transit and Dial-A-Ride 1300 Gardena Ave. 3 Civic Plaza Drive Long Beach, CA 90809 Carson, CA 90745 (562) 591-2301

Carson Circuit Information Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) (310) 225-2545 Buses/Trains Customer Relations North/South Shuttle Information P.O. Box 194 (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 Los Angeles, CA 90053 800-COMMUTE or (800-266-6883) Dial-A-Ride Information (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 Torrance Transit 20500 Madrona Ave. Complaints Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 (310) 618-6266

TTY Hearing Impaired (800) 252-9040

Gardena Transit 13999 S. Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90249

(323) 321-0165

NOTE: Paratransit, bus passes and dial-a-taxi information and/or coupons are available through the City Of Carson, Transportation Division at (310) 952-1779.

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ETHNIC SERVICE GROUPS

Carson African-American NAACP, California State Conference Empowerment Coalition Olivia Verrett Del Huff P.O. Box 4994 868 E. Meadbrook St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746-1512 (310) 901-2655 (310) 639-4026 NAACP - Carson/Torrance Branch Carson Black Heritage Association Joseph Alford Iva Voldase P. O. Box 4668 19419 Tajauta Ave. Carson, CA 90749 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 885-3500 (323) 636-9429 Office of Samoan Affairs Headquarters Carson Samoan Federation of America June Pouesi Tua’au Pele Faletogo 520 E. Carson Plaza Court 404 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 538-0555 (310) 834-6403 Palm House, Inc. Filipino Community of Carson (FCC) (Residential Community Recovery Service) 1602 E. 220th St. 2515 E. Jefferson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 513-1787 (310) 830-7803

Japanese American Citizens League – Southern California Indian Center Southwest District Workforce Development Office 244 S. San Pedro St., Ste. #507 400 Continental Blvd, 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 El Segundo, CA 90245 (213) 626-4471 (213) 387-5772

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Carson Leadership Council #3031 Regina Ramirez P. O. Box 4752 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 549-0033

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SCHOOLS

Elementary Schools Carson Street School Martin León, Principal Ambler Avenue School 161 E. Carson St. Gregory W. Hooker, Principal Carson, CA 90745 319 E. Sherman Drive (310) 834-4508 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 532-4090 Catskill Avenue Elementary School Suzanne M. Zopatti, Principal Annalee Avenue School 23536 Catskill Ave. Ingrid Bryan, Principal Carson, CA 90745 19410 Annalee Ave. (310) 834-7241 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-4740 Del Amo Elementary School Hanna Zaid, Principal Bonita Street School 21228 Water St. Keri Porter, Principal Carson, CA 90745 21929 Bonita St. (310) 830-5351 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-8588 Dolores Street Elementary School Carolyn E. Battle, Principal Broad Avenue School 22526 Dolores St. Xochitl Vazquez, Principal Carson, CA 90745 24815 Broad Ave. (310) 834-2565 Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 835-3118 Dominguez Elementary School Rosalia B. McKay, Principal Broadacres Avenue School 21250 Santa Fe Ave. Ursula C. Martin, Principal Long Beach, CA 90810 19424 S. Broadacres Ave. (310) 835-7137 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-1980 Leapwood Avenue School Camellia P. Hudley, Principal Ralph Bunche School 19302 Leapwood Ave. Tonjuana McKinney, Principal Carson, CA 90746 16223 S. Haskins Lane (310) 327-8245 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 898-6120 Towne Avenue Elementary School Wendy Sanchez, Principal Caroldale Learning Community 18924 Towne Ave. Hoff Brooks, Principal Carson, CA 90746 22424 Caroldale Ave. (310) 329-3505 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-8570 232nd Place Elementary School Eliza Muhammad, Principal 23240 Archibald Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-8710

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Middle Schools Wilmington Middle School Karen M. Mercado, Principal Andrew Carnegie Middle School 1700 Gulf Ave. Jenaro Torres, Principal Wilmington, CA 90744 21820 Bonita St. (310) 847-1500 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-5700 High Schools

Caroldale Learning Community Hoff Brooks, Principal Avalon High School 22424 Caroldale Ave. David Bonneau, Principal Carson, CA 90745 1425 N. Avalon Blvd. (310) 320-8570 Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-2112

Frank Walton Middle School California Academy of Mathematics and Laura Brown, Principal Science (CAMS) 900 W. Greenleaf Drive Cheryl Cornejo, Principal Compton, CA 90220 1000 E. Victoria St. (310) 898-6060 Carson, CA 90747 (310) 243-2025 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School Dr. Gina D. Russell-Williams, Principal Carson High School 1254 E. Helmick St. Dr. Windy Warren, Principal Carson, CA 90746 22328 S. Main St. (310) 661-4500 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-6000 Magnolia Science Academy 3 - Carson Zekeriya Ocel, Principal Compton High School 1254 E. Helmick St. Rigoberto Roman, Principal Carson, CA 90746 601 S. Acacia Ave. (310) 637-3806 Compton, CA 90220 (310) 635-3881 Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Keri Lew, Principal Eagle Tree High School 4110 Santa Fe Ave. Jaiyawanda Gant-Leau, Principal Long Beach, CA 90810 22628 S. Main St. (310) 847-6400 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-0970 Robert E. Peary Middle School Christina Green, Principal 1415 Gardena Blvd. Frank Davies, Principal Gardena, CA 90247 1301 W. 182nd St. (310) 225-4200 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 354-5000 Stephen M. White Middle School Marva Woods, Principal 22102 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 783-4900

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Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher CSU, Dominguez Hills Preparation Academy Dr. Thomas A. Parham, President Jan Murata, Principal 1000 E. Victoria St. 1111 Figueroa Place Carson, CA 90747 Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 243-3300 (310) 834-3932 George Kiriyama Community Magnolia Science Academy 3 - Carson Adult School Zekeriya Ocel, Principal Wanda W. Chang, Principal 1254 E. Helmick St. 22328 S. Main St. (Carson site) Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 637-3806 (310) 847-6091

Nathaniel 18120 S. Normandie Ave. (Gardena site) Sara Aiello, Principal Gardena, CA 90248 24300 S. Western Ave. (310) 354-4900 Harbor City, CA 90710

(310) 257-7100 Compton Center

Keith Curry, President/CEO Phineas Banning High School 1111 E. Artesia Blvd. Rudy Mendoza, Principal Compton, CA 90221 1527 Lakme Ave. (310) 637-2660 Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 847-3700 El Camino College

Dena Maloney, President Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Keri Lew, Principal Torrance , CA 90506 4110 Santa Fe Ave. (310) 532-3670 Long Beach, CA 90810

(310) 847-6400 Harbor Occupational Center

Bernadine Gonzalez, Principal Colleges, Universities, Adult & 740 N. Pacific Ave. Trade Schools San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-5551 Aenon School of Theology Offering free classes for seniors Los Angeles Harbor College Dr. Howard A. Swancy, CEO & President Dr. Otto Lee, President Dr. Mary F. Jordan, Dean of College 1111 Figueroa Place 21200 S. Figueroa St. Wilmington, CA 90744 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 233-4000 (310) 212-3978, Fax (310) 212-3992 Email: [email protected]

Harbor Community Adult School Lanny M. Nelms, Principal 950 W. Santa Cruz St.

San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-4425

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Private Schools School Districts

Carson Christian School Compton Unified School District Marian Alexander, Principal Darin Brawley, Ed.D, Superintendent 17705 Central Ave. 604 S. Tamarind Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Compton, CA 90220 (310) 538-5370 (310) 639-4321

Carson Montessori Academy L.A. Unified School District Sydney May, Principal , Superintendent 812 E. Carson St. 333 S. Beaudry Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (310) 518-1854 (213) 241-7000

St. Philomena Catholic School L.A. Unified School District/ Sister Mary John, Principal Educational Service South 21832 S. Main St. 1208 Magnolia Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 835-4827 (310) 354-3400

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CHURCHES

Apostolic Bethel Temple Carson Community Deliverance Center 1708 E. Carson St. 555 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0401 (310) 835-7905

Apostolic Tabernacle Carson Hope Community Church 21818 Dolores St. 129 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 427-9863 (310) 834-3667

Believers’ Victory International Carson Samoan Assembly of God 425 W. Torrance Blvd. 1647 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 512-7705 (310) 834-3125

Bethel Baptist Church Carson Spanish Church 1361 E. Carson St. 21828 Dolores St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-4450 (424) 287-2829

Bread of Life Christian Center Central Baptist Church 20620 Leapwood Ave., Suite H 1641 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 327-7443 (310) 830-2596

Calvary Chapel of South Bay Christ's Household of Faith Baptist Church 19300 S. Vermont Ave. 1509 E. Del Amo Blvd. Gardena, CA 90248 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 352-3333 (310) 762-1141

Carson Baptist Church Dominguez United Methodist Church 520 E. 228th St. 21503 Prospect Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-5916 (310) 835-0137

Carson Bible Church Ebenezer Baptist Church 23601 S. Main St. 2679 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 834-4898 (310) 427-9661

Carson Christian Center Eternal Word Christian Center 18101 S. Avalon Blvd. 19819 Midtown Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-8805 (310) 637-2126

Carson Christian Outreach Apostolic Family of Faith Christian Center Faith Church 345 E. Carson St. 515 E. 186th St. Long Beach, CA 90807 Carson, CA 90746 (562) 595-1222 (310) 538-1051

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First Christian Church of Carson Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church 356 E. 220th St. 503 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-2292 (310) 834-8172

First Lutheran Church of Carson Jesus is the Answer Apostolic Church 19707 S. Central Ave. 2 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 631-6189 (310) 637-7082

Glory Christian Fellowship Church Judson Baptist Church 225 E. Torrance Blvd., D 451 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 538-9185 (310) 834-2630

Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Lifting the Veil Ministries 22511 S. Figueroa St. 801 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-2232 (310) 906-8510

Greater Los Angeles Reformed Baptist Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church Church 2408 N. Wilmington Ave. 20926 S Main St. Compton, CA 90222 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 639-5535 (310) 518-2460 Mission Ebenezer Family Church Harbor Community Church of God 415 W. Torrance Blvd. 21739 Dolores St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 329-9128 (310) 830-2582 New Covenant Full Gospel Church Holy Deliverance Church of God 19303 Fariman Drive Stevenson’s Park Community Center Carson, CA 90746 17400 Lysander Drive (310) 632-0952 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 324-9271/(562) 869-3097 New Jerusalem Community Church *Services at this location on Sundays 1701 E. South St. 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. only Long Beach, CA 90805 (951) 509-8502 Iglesia Roca De Salvacion 24100 S. Avalon Blvd. New Life Christian Center Carson, CA 90745 16629 S. Avalon Blvd., E (310) 834-6951 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-5540 Inspired Church 21818 Dolores St. Our Lady of Guadalupe Carson, CA 90745 2583 E. Carson St. (310) 427-9863 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-4559

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Peace Apostolic Church Truth and Love Christian Church 21224 S. Figueroa St. 1129 E. Dominguez St., Ste. #C Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 212-3988 (310) 635-3550

Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ United Baptist Church Fourth Watch 435 W. 220th St. 1019 W. 182nd St. Carson, CA 90745 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 533-1499 (310) 327-1300 United Samoan Congregational Christian Podown Baptist Church Church 22500 S. Avalon Blvd. 600 E. Double St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-9191 (310) 513-8901

Prevailing in Christ Ministries United Samoan Congregational 1609 E. Del Amo Blvd. Christian Church South Bay Carson, CA 90746 1717 E. Carson St. (310) 604-9939 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-0030 Resurrection Church 1135 Janis St. Zion United Methodist Korean Church Carson, CA 90746 231 E. Lomita Blvd. (844) 573-7180 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-5504 Samoan Congregational Community Church of Carson 324 W. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 350-6685

St. Philomena Catholic Church 21900 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-7161

The New And Living Way Christian Church 1210 E. 223rd St., Ste. #315 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 883-8355

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MAJOR BUSINESSES

ACS Cal-Pacific Dyeing & Finishing Corp. (Affiliated Computer Services) 505 E. Gardena Blvd. 2277 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90248 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 770-1121 (310) 513-2744 Car Pros of Kia of Carson AHF-Ducommun, Inc. 22020 Recreation Road 268 E. Gardena Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90248 (877) 468-7103 (310) 380-5390 Carson Honda Albertsons Supermarket 1435 E. 223rd St. 110 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (800) 539-3601 (310) 835-6402 Carson Toyota Alflex Corporation 1333 E. 223rd St. 2630 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 549-3131 (310) 321-5630 Cormier Chevrolet Co. American Racing Equipment, Inc. 2201 E. 223rd St. 17006 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90810 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 830-5100 (310) 532-8951 Ducommun Technology Anemostat-West 23301 S. Wilmington Ave. 1220 E. Watson Center Road Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-7200 (310) 835-7500 Durham School Services Autospecialty 16627 S. Avalon Blvd., #D 800 E. 230th St. Carson, CA 90746 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 767-5820 (310) 513-2060 Enterprises Leasing /Renting BP Petroleum Products Co. 17210 S. Main St., #B 1801 E. Sepulveda Blvd. Gardena, CA 90248 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 851-3400 (310) 816-3565 Federal Express Corp. Brentwood Originals, Inc. 18115 S. Main St. 20639 S. Fordyce Ave. Gardena, CA 90248 Carson, CA 90749 1-800-463-3339 (310) 637-6804

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Fleetpride Kaiser Foundation Hospital 17010 S. Main St. Chemical Recovery Carson, CA 90248 23621 S. Main St. (310) 532-4813 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-5375 Good Companies 1118 E. 223rd St. K.V. Mart Carson, CA 90745 1245 E. Watson Center Road (310) 320-2100 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-0200 Harbor Distributing Co. 16407 S. Main St. Lakeshore Learning Materials Gardena, CA 90248 2695 E. Dominguez St. (310) 538-5483 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 537-8600 Huck International, Inc. 900 E. Watson Center Road Leiner Health Products Carson, CA 90745 901 E. 233rd St. (310) 830-8200 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1433 Hunter Woodworks, Inc. 21038 S. Wilmington Ave. Lorber Industries of California Carson, CA 90810 17908 S. Figueroa St. (310) 835-5671 Gardena, CA 90248 (323) 321-8450 Hydroform USA, Inc. 2848 E. 208th St. National Emblem, Inc. Carson, CA 90810 17036 S. Avalon Blvd. (310) 632-6353 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-4900 IKEA Carson 20700 E. Avalon Blvd., #900 Northrop Grumman Carson, CA 90746 1762 Glenn Curtis Drive (310) 527-6085 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 812-2891 International Paper Co. 1350 E. 223rd St. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Carson, CA 90745 19700 S. Figueroa St. (310) 549-5525 Carson, CA 90248 (310) 327-4222 JC Penney Co., Inc. 20700 W. Avalon Blvd., #500 Porsche Experience Center – Carson, CA 90746 Los Angeles @ Carson (310) 538-2900 19800 Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (888) 204-7474

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Porteous Fasteners Co. Target 22795 S. Utility Way 20700 Avalon Blvd., Suite 750 Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 549-9180 (310) 819-3011

Puritan Bakery, Inc. Tatung Co. of America, Inc. 1624 E. Carson St. 2850 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-5451 (310) 637-2105

Ralphs Supermarket #256 Texollini, Inc. 650 E. Carson St. 2575 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90810 (310) 518-4191 (310) 537-3400

Raymond E. Enkeboll Designs Tireco 16506 S. Avalon Blvd. 18501 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90746 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 532-1400 (310) 532-3111

Rodgers & McDonald Graphics UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. 1020 E. 230th St. 771 E. Watson Center Rd. Carson, CA 90745 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-0333 (310) 816-9500

Sanyo Solar (USA) LLC Washington Ornamental Iron 970 E. 236th St. Works, Inc. Carson, CA 90745 17913 S. Main St. (310 834-5800 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 217-9130 Shell Oil Company 20945 Wilmington Ave. Western Synthetic Fiber, Inc. Long Beach, CA 90810 966 Sandhill Ave. (310) 816-2211 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 767-1000 Sony Electronics 2201 E. Carson St. Yoplait U.S.A., Inc. Carson, CA 90810 1055 E. Sandhill Ave. (310) 835-6121 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 639-3670 Target #295 651 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Information provided by Carson, CA 90745 Revenue Division (310) 549-6474

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Trash Services AT&T 20930 Bonita St., Suite Z Residential Carson, CA 90746 Waste Resources Dial 611 P.O Box 2410 Gardena, CA 90247 Spectrum (310) 366-7600 or (888) 467-7600 (formerly known as Time Warner) 605 E. G St. Commercial Wilmington, CA 90744 Waste Resources (844) 316-8554 P.O Box 2410 Gardena, CA 90247 Southern California Edison Co. (310) 366-7600 or (888) 467-7600 1924 Cashdan St. Compton, CA 90220 (800) 655-4555 Water Services

Southern California Gas Co. California Water Service Company 929 N. Avalon Blvd. (Formerly Dominguez Water) Wilmington, CA 90744 2632 W. 237th Street (800) 427-2200 Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 257-1400 Telephone, Edison, and Water Payment Center Golden State Water Company 657 E. University Drive 1600 Redondo Beach Blvd., Suite 101 Carson, CA 90746 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 323-6193 (800) 999-4033 (24 hour Customer Service)

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