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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 California Highway Patrol IV. COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS…………………...................9-13 V. CITY COMMISSIONS….................................................................................14-16 Beautification Commission Bullying Prevention Commission

Citywide Advisory Commission Cultural Arts Commission Economic Development Commission Environmental Commission Human Relations Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Commission Public Relations Commission Public Safety Commission Public Works Commission Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Technology Advancement and Innovation Commission Veterans Affairs Commission Women’s Issues Commission Youth Commission VI. CITY COMMITTEES…………………………………………………………………..17 Carson Historical Committee Utility Users’ Tax Citizens Oversight Committee

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TABLE OF CONTENTS VII. CITY BOARDS………………………………………………………………………...18 Community Civic Engagement Board Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board Relocation Appeals Board 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…………………………………………………………………………….25 XI. POST OFFICES……………………………………………………………………….26 XII. COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES….27-31 AARP Carson Chapter #3320

Adoptions, Department of Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Alcoholics Anonymous Torrance/Lomita Alliance for Mentally Ill American Red Cross Animal Control, Department of Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP, Inc.) Assessor’s Office, L.A. County (Lomita) Assessor’s Office, L.A. County (Los Angeles) Better Business Bureau Board of Equalization (State)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CAL-OSHA California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Career Transition Center Carson Black Chamber of Commerce Carson Chamber of Commerce Carson Child Guidance Program Carson Connected, Inc. Carson Coordinating Council Carson Family Resource Center Carson Wellness Center Casa de los Angelitos Catholic Charities Community Services Center for Community and Family Services (Resource & Referral Center) 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 Department of Health Services, Los Angeles County (General Information) (Potential Africanized Honey Bees) (Rats, Mice Vector Management) Department of Health and Human Services Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Department of Public Social Services Domestic Violence Supportive Services Program El Nido Family Center Employment Development Department Environmental Health, Los Angeles County FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Franchise Tax Board Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Mosquito & Vector) Harbor Free Clinic Harbor UCLA Childhood Injury Prevention Center Housing Authority Section 8 (L.A. County) Housing Rights Center Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (Sewage Treatment) Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach Long Beach Superior Court, Court Clerk Information L.A. County Adult Protective Services L.A. County Sanitation District L.A. County Superior Court County Courthouse L.A. Passport Agency L.A. Veterans Community Clinic L.A. Veterans Resource Center Nar-Anon Family Groups

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Pollution Prevention

Recycling Facilities Resource Recycling (Paramount)

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Marriage/Birth/Death Records Salvation Army Social Security Administration State Department of Rehabilitation The Torrance/Lomita ALANON Club The Volunteer Center South Bay – Harbor/Long Beach Torrance Municipal Court U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Justice (Immigration and Naturalization) Veterans Long Beach Healthcare System West WIC Office (Women, Infants & Children) United Way of Greater Los Angeles XIII. HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS……………………………………..........32 XIV. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS………………………………………………...33-35 Alpha Gamma Chapter, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. Boy Scouts of America Boys and Girls Club of Carson CSU, Dominguez Hills Theatre Arts Dept. Camp Fire, Inc. Carson Chamber of Commerce Carson Dominguez Employers Alliance Carson Dominguez Symphony Association Carson Friends of Library Carson High Boosters 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 Sports 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, Los Angeles Council Girl Scouts – Troop #31 Golden Age Club Kayumanggi Lions Club Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Law Enforcement Explorers Post #1016X National Council on Alcoholism and Drugs North Carson Lions Club Rotary Club of Dominguez-Carson Sinaitenians of California Tender Loving Care (T.L.C.) Club The Swinging 50’s Toastmasters VIP Club Women’s Club of Dominguez YMCA – Carson/Gardena XV. HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND BLOCK CLUBS……………………36-37 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 20k 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS XVI. SENIOR HOUSING……………………………..…………………………………….38 Avalon Courtyard Senior Project Camino Village Senior Complex Carson Gardens Retirement Apartments Carson Retirement Center Carson Terrace Senior Apartments The Gateway at the City Center Villagio XVII. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES……………………………………………………39 XVIII. ETHNIC SERVICE GROUPS………………………………………………………...40 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 XIX. SCHOOLS……………………………………………………………………….....41-44 XX. CHURCHES………………………………………………………………………..45-48 XXI. MAJOR BUSINESSES……………………………………………………………49-52 XXII. UTILITIES………………………………………………………………………………53

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FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

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FEDERAL OFFICIALS U.S. President Donald Trump (R) White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 Web: www.whitehouse.gov U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (R) White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1515 Web: www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D) 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., #915 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 914-7300/Fax (310) 914-7318 Web: www.feinstein.senate.gov Kamala Harris (D) 312 N. Spring St., Ste. #1748 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 894-5000/Fax (202) 224-0357 Web: www.harris.senate.gov U.S. Representative Nanette D. Barragán (D) 44th District

Offices San Pedro 302 W. 5th St., Ste. #201 San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 831-1799

South Gate City Hall 8650 California Ave South Gate, CA 90280. (323) 563-9562

Carson City Hall 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 233-4811

Washington DC Office 1320 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-8220

STATE OFFICIALS

Governor Jerry Brown (D) District Office 300 S. Spring St., #16701 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 897-0322 Web: www.governor.ca.gov

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom (D) State Capitol, Ste. #1114 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-8994 Web: www.ltg.ca.gov Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) 300 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 897-2000 Web: www.caag.state.ca.us

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Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-6814 Web: www.sos.ca.gov State Treasurer John Chiang (D) 304 S. Broadway St., Ste. #550 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-4467 Web: www.treasurer.ca.gov State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 319-0800 Web: www.cde.ca.gov Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones (D) California Department of Insurance Consumer Services Bureau 300 South Spring Street, South Tower Los Angeles, CA 90013 (800) 927-4357 Web: www.insurance.ca.gov State Senator Steven Bradford (D) 35th District San Pedro District Office 222 W. 6th St., Ste. #320 San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 514-8573/Fax (310) 514-8578 Web: sd35.senate.ca.gov

State Assembly Member Mike A. Gipson, Assemblymember 64th District 879 W. 190th St., Ste. #920 Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 324-6408/Fax (310) 324-6485 Web: asmdc.org/members/a64 State Controller Betty T. Yee 777 S. Figueroa St., Ste. #4800 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 833-6010/Fax (213) 833-6011 Web: www.sco.ca.gov

COUNTY OFFICIALS Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor 2nd District (Represents Carson) 866 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administrative 500 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-2222/Fax (213) 680-3283

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Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey District Attorney’s Office Headquarters 211 W. Temple St., Ste. #1200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-3512 Web: da.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple St., Room 225 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-3211 Web: lacountyassessor.com Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Hall of Justice 211 West Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 229-1700 Web: lasd.org Los Angeles Community College District Office Scott J. Svonkin, President Board of Trustees 770 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 891-2000/Fax (213) 891-2035 Web: laccd.edu

Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Richard Vladovic, Board Member, District 7 333 South Beaudry Ave., 24th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-1000 Web: lausd.k12.ca.us Michelle King, Superintendent 333 South Beaudry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-1000 Web: lausd.k12.ca.us Los Angeles County Office of Education Dr. Debra Duardo, Superintendent 9300 Imperial Hwy Downey, CA 90242 (562) 922-6111 Web: lacoe.edu West Basin Municipal Water District Harold Williams, Board Director Division 1 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. #210 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-2411/Fax (310) 217-2414 Web: www.westbasin.com Water Replenishment District Albert Robles, President Division 5 4040 Paramount Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 921-5521 Web: www.wrd.org

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ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS

City of Carson Mayor Albert Robles 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: arobles@carson.ca.us Mayor Pro Tempore Lula Davis-Holmes 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: lholmes@carson.ca.us Councilmembers Elito M. Santarina 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: esantari@carson.ca.us Jawane Hilton 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: jhilton@carson.ca.us

Cedric L. Hicks, Sr. 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: chicks@carson.ca.us

City Clerk Donesia Gause Aldana 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1000 Email: dgause@carson.ca.us City Treasurer Monica D. Cooper 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Extension 1723 Email: mcooper@carson.ca.us

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Incorporation Date: February 20, 1968 City Motto: "Future Unlimited" City Slogan "Programmed for Success" Meeting date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday

of the month Meeting time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Carson City Hall Council Chambers 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1700 or (310) 830-7600

FORM OF GOVERNMENT General Law City A General Law City operates under the general laws of the State of California, with legislative direction approved by the Mayor and Carson City Council. The elected officials of Carson include the Mayor, four City Councilmembers, the City Clerk, and City Treasurer. All serve four-year terms. Staggered elections are held every two years in March, with the seats of Mayor and two Councilmembers on alternate ballots from the seats of the other two Councilmembers, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. The Mayor is directly elected by the general electorate. The Mayor and City Council select a Councilmember each March to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.

The City Council is the legislative branch of the city’s government. The Council meetings are a public forum where the City Council makes laws, policies, and decisions that govern the City of Carson.

ADMINISTRATION Carson is one of more than 300 California cities operating under the City Council/ City Manager form of government. Under this system, the City Council appoints an experienced, professional City Manager whose responsibilities include enforcement of ordinances, preparation of the annual budget, long range study, and planning and general management of the city’s affairs. All of the city’s operations, whether performed by city personnel or through contractual arrangements, are coordinated by the City Manager into a unified and effective program for public services. Kenneth C. Farfsing, City Manager (310) 830-7600 Dr. James “Jim” Hart, Interim Assistant City Manager (310) 830-7600 Aleshire & Wynder, City Attorney (310) 830-7600

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DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS All Department Directors may be reached at (310) 830-7600, except where indicated.

John Raymond Community Development

Kathryn Downs Finance Idris Al-Oboudi Community Services Maria Williams-Slaughter Public Works

DIVISION CONTACTS All Division Contacts may be reached at (310) 830-7600, except where indicated.

Randall Sancho Building and Safety (L.A. County)

Adrian Reynosa Community Center (310) 835-0212

Trinidad Catbagan Controller

Tara Matthews Housing Program Robert Eggleston Information Services Margie Revilla-Garcia Public Information Office Ky Troung Public Safety and Community Services Kenneth McKay Public Safety Services Public Works Landscape & Building Maintenance (310) 847-3520 Zachary Wulf Purchasing Arnold Carraway Recreation & Human Services (310) 847-3570 Cristine Gaiennie Revenue Luchie Magante Transportation (310) 835-0212

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CONTRACT AGENCIES Scott Hale, Acting Assistant Fire Chief L.A. County Fire Department 1650 W. 162nd St. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 217-9500/Fax (310) 217-6119 Jason Skeen, Captain L.A. County Sheriff’s Department 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-1123

OFFICIAL CITY GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Carson Chamber of Commerce John Wogan, President Richard Chang, Chairperson 530 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-4590/Fax (310) 217-4591 Carson Toastmasters Club Mary Rojas, President 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600, Ext. 1334 Email: mrojas@carson.ca.us Carson Sister Cities Association Lester Soliven, Chairperson 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1740

Official City Hostess: Carson Women’s Club Julie Ruiz-Raber, President P.O. Box 4543 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 635-8371 Carson Women’s Club – Scholarship Program Frances D. Cottrell, Founder & Chairperson P.O. Box 4543 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 635-3726

EMERGENCY SERVICES

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency Number

(310) 638-6121

STATION #10 - Headquarters 1860 E. Del Amo Blvd.

Carson, CA 90746 (310) 632-8230

STATION #36 127 W. 223rd St.

Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-3110

STATION #95

137 Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90248

(310) 769-6746

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

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE – CARSON CITY HALL

701 E. Carson St., Room B-24 Carson, CA 90745

(310) 830-9596 Fax (310) 549-5890

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

SHERIFF’S DEPT.

Carson Station 21356 S. Avalon Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-1123

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

California Highway Patrol

19700 Hamilton Ave. Torrance, CA 90502

(310) 516-3355

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

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All commissions, committees and boards are comprised of appointments by the Mayor with ratification by the City Council. All appointees are appointed to a two (2) year term of office which expires on March 31 of the year of the Municipal Election (except Community Civic Engagement Board, Relocation Appeals Board and Youth Commission). Vacancies and replacements to commissions, committees and boards are filled by the Mayor. The City’s commissions, committees and boards are as follows: Beautification Commission: Members are responsible for acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to city beautification issues and concerns such as visual enhancement programs and the coordination and management of projects that would enhance and improve the physical appearance of the City of Carson. The commission will oversee residential, commercial, and public beautification projects. Each member must be and remain a resident of or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment. Bullying Prevention Commission: Members shall have interest, experience or ability in identification, education, and prevention of bullying, including cyber-bullying, and could be a credentialed educator, licensed psychologist, credentialed counselor who may reside or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson. Carson Historical Committee: Members are responsible for advising the City Council on the matters related to the history of the city, review and make recommendations concerning the designation of buildings and sites as historic monuments until a non-profit Carson Historical Society is incorporated. Each member must be a resident of, former resident of, or have a place of employment in the City of Carson.

Citywide Advisory Commission: Members are responsible for developing goals and objectives for inclusion in the yearly Community Development Block Grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Each member must be a resident of or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson, and/or live within the boundaries of a target area, and/or be a member of an existing organization having an interest in community development in the City of Carson, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment. Community Civic Engagement Board: Members are responsible for advising and recommending the City Council, City Manager, and the commissions, boards and officers of the city on all matters involving programs, projects or activities that will showcase the active participation of the people who live and work in Carson in pursuing specific, measurable, attainable and time-bound social, economic, political and cultural objectives for the benefit of the people of Carson. Each member must be a resident of or have a place of employment in the City of Carson. Cultural Arts Commission: Members are responsible for advising the City Council on the planning and developing of cultural enrichment programs and activities which promote interest, understanding and participation in all fields of the arts. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson. Economic Development Commission: Members are responsible for planning strategies to attract business and industry to the City of Carson and to create a positive image and atmosphere for business and 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, and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

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*Environmental Commission: Members are responsible for reviewing the major environmental impacts associated with those projects which may have a significant impact on the environment. The commission assures the City that adequate information is available on potential project impacts such as air quality, water, sewage, noise, hazardous waste, traffic, and identifies corrective measures which must be incorporated into a project in order to mitigate any negative impacts. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson. Human Relations Commission: Members are responsible for advising and consulting with the City of Council on matters relating to protecting the rights of individuals and seeking to provide for the full realization of the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of all members of society. The commission may become involved in matters dealing with discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disabilities, culture, economic status, age or sex. In addition, the commission makes such studies as may be necessary in any area of human relations in the community and works with other organizations in the community to further develop the human potential of all members of the City’s population. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson.

*Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board: Members’ responsibility of the Board is to determine fair, just, and equitable rent increases and to hear petitions for space rental increases at semi-monthly hearings. Must be residents of the City but are not homeowners, park owners, landlords, property managers or tenants in multi-family housing. Parks and Recreation Commission: Members are responsible for advising the City Council in all matters pertaining to the planning and programming of recreational activities and development of recreational areas, facilities, programs, and improved services. The commission also recommends standards on organization, personnel, programs, and financial support. Each member must be and remain a resident of the City of Carson. *Planning Commission: Members are responsible for the review and approval of all new major residential commercial and industrial developments proposed in the City. In addition, any development in the redevelopment areas and major new heavy industrial projects in the city are also subject to the action of the Planning Commission. The Commission is advisory to the City Council on policy issues that affect the long term growth and development of the city, as reflected in the general plan. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson.

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*Relocation Appeals Board: Members are

responsible for hearing complaints brought by

residents and businesses on various project

areas relating to relocation. The Board

determines if the redevelopment agency has

compiled with the provisions of the

Community Redevelopment Law. Any

member of the Carson Redevelopment

Agency, the City Council or of any City agency

responsible directly or indirectly for the

determination of relocation assistance claims

may not serve on the Board.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:

Members are responsible for advising the City

Council on senior citizens issues concerning,

but not limited to: social services programs,

senior services programs, Joseph B. O’Neal, Jr.

Stroke Center, seniors assisted living/in-home

supportive services program, housing, security

and personal safety, transportation, senior

recreation programs, special needs programs,

economics, and other governmental concerns,

which impact the seniors of Carson. The

commission also assists staff in developing

financial support networks and delivery of

services to seniors. Must be and remain a

resident of the City of Carson and be at least

fifty (50) years of age.

Public Relations Commission: Members are responsible for developing a public relations statement for the City and a comprehensive community relations plan to enhance positive and proactive publicity for the City of Carson. Assists with improving public relations priorities and channels of communication with the local media, community, public institutions and business. Public Safety Commission: Members

acting in an advisory capacity to the City

Council, City Manager, and Public Safety

Manager in certain matters pertaining to

public safety services within the City. Each

member must be a resident of the City of

Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years

of age at the time of the member’s

appointment.

Public Works Commission: Members are

responsible for the City’s public works

issues. The commission gives advice on

activities within the public right-of-way not

subject to 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 have a place of employment

or business in the City of Carson, and be at

least eighteen (18) years of age at the time

of the member’s appointment.

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Technology Advancement and Innovation Commission: Shall be and remain a resident of or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment. Utility Users’ Tax Citizens Oversight Committee: Members are responsible for acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to the newly created utility users’ tax. Each member must be and remain a resident of or have a place of employment or business in the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment. Veterans Affairs Commission: Members are responsible for acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Recreation and Community Services in all matters pertaining to veterans’ issues, cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound veterans’ problems, concerns, and issues. Each member must be a resident of the City of Carson and be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the member’s appointment.

Women’s Issues Commission: Members acting in an advisory capacity to the City 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. Youth Commission: Members are responsible for advising the City Council on the planning and development of youth facilities, programs, and services. The commission aids in coordinating youth services with the programs of other governmental agencies, public service agencies, and volunteer organizations. The Youth Commission also generates discussion in the community with respect to youth problems, concerns, and issues. Must be and remain a resident of the City of Carson and be at least thirteen (13) but not more than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the appointment. *A conflict of interest statement is required.

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MEETINGS Meetings are held in the City Hall and

the Community Center unless otherwise noted, and are open to the public.

Beautification Commission 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday Bullying Prevention Commission (Commission meets when required) Carson Historical Committee 6 p.m., 2nd Tuesday and 4th Wednesday Community Center Citywide Advisory Commission 7 p.m., 2nd Thursday (Commission meets when required) Community Civic Engagement Board (Board meets when required) Cultural Arts Commission 7 p.m., 1st Monday Economic Development Commission 8 a.m., 1st Thursday Community Center Environmental Commission 6:30 p.m., 1st Wednesday Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Parks and Recreation Commission 6:30 p.m., last Thursday Planning Commission 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Public Relations Commission 12:00 p.m., 4th Tuesday Public Safety Commission 6:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday Public Works Commission 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday Relocation Appeals Board (Board meets when required) Senior Citizens Advisory Commission 4 p.m., 2nd Monday Technology Advancement and Innovation Commission 6:30 p.m., 4th Monday Utility Users’ Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Committee meets when required) Veterans Affairs Commission 6 p.m., 3rd Monday Women’s Issues Commission 6 p.m., 4th Monday Youth Commission 7 p.m., 2nd Wednesday

CITY COMMISSIONS

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BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Nikki Cotton Everon Hill Maria Martinez Mary Anne O’Neal Alicia Perez Ezekiel Swayzer Miriam Vasquez Itelia Walker Billye Bates, Alternate Member #1 Jenny Vazquez, Alternate Member #2

BULLYING PREVENTION COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Charles Berry, Jr. Athia Carrim Kenneth Fleming Queen Jones Fofoga Lea’ea Aminika Lott Valerie Marquez Naomi-Carolyn Perry Dr. Dinesa Thomas-Whitman

CITYWIDE ADVISORY COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Richard Bis, Vice Chairperson Dr. Shirley Clark, Chairperson Lidia Deretich Vera Dorsey-Reeves Freddie Gomez Pamela Higginbotham-Pittmon Marcelino Ines, Jr. Jasmine Pitcher Dr. Denice Price Lori Carter-Muhammad, Alternate Member #1

CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Marco Aguilera Kelvin Brown, Sr. Sylvia Cardona Silvia Cruz Shirley Graves Phyllis Hayes Margaret Hernandez Cynthia Hunter Liberato Pablo

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Ray Aldridge, Jr., Chairperson Christopher Childers

Ken Dami Greg Guthrie Pilar Hoyos, Vice Chairperson Joe Merton Katie Pandolfo Kenneth Phillips Steven Serber

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Lillian Hopson Eleanor Mack Berwynson Salazar, Vice Chairperson Joyce Sayre-Smith Hourie Taylor Dr. Celia Villalpando Freeman Watkins Rashina Young

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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Mandisa Burr Del Huff Dr. Chinyere Ifeacho Tina Keely, Chairperson Jessica Ramos, Vice Chairperson Cassandra Reed Harriett Russ Hector Calidonio, Alternate Member #1 Sandy Hamilton, Alternate Member #2 Monique Espiritu, Youth Member

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Kimberly Cortado Clarence Dunning Humberto Duran Walter Gonzalez Harry Holmes Jovito Morales, Chairperson Oscar Ramos Frank Saldana Devin Brown, Alternate Member #2 Marina Madrigal, Alternate Member #3

PLANNING COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

DeShon Andrews Jesus Alex-Cainglet Louie Diaz, Chairperson Uli Fe’esago, Jr. Sharon Guidry Michael Mitoma Ramona Pimentel, Vice Chairperson Barbara Post Charles Thomas Jane Osuna, Alternate Member #1 Christopher Palmer, Alternate Member #2

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Enid Jones Sweeney Mae Montinola

Madalyn “Kay” Nunley Chike Nweke, Vice Chairperson

Pamela Pitcher, Chairperson Linda Stewart Christina Tresvant Jonae Watts Betty Addison, Alternate Member #1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Jeffrey Allen, Vice Chairperson Kenneth Carr, Sr. Douglas Chaney Louis Cogut, Chairperson Amparo Cuellar Susan Giacello Garrick Goodson James Murphy Marvin Stovall Mac Arthur Valbuena, Alternate Member #1 Ernest “Sonny” Moreno, Alternate Member #2

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

James Calhoun John Cottrell Robert DeBerard Joaquin “Jack” Fernandez Manuel Ferrer Charles Nelson Reuben Thompson

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SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Maryette Alexander Raphael Brooks Patricia Hellerud Maria Pilapil Enrique Poblete Mona Porotesano Julie Ruiz-Raber, Chairperson Carl Scheel, Sr. Dr. Vergie Seymore Darlene Simpson-Lott Frankie Stewart, Vice Chairperson Patricia Patterson, Alternate Member #1 Estrella Bumacod, Alternate Member #3

TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AND INNOVATION COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18) Markus Biegel, Vice Chairperson Amy Jorgens Chris Manriquez, Chairperson Sai Momoli Derek Moody Emmanuel Obiora Rodney Warner Karl Wilvert Meng Zhao

VETERANS AFFAIRS

COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Patrick Billups Robert Boyd, Vice Chairperson William Davis John Graber, Chairperson Jesus Guerrero Lonnie Pittmon Brian Raber

Emmanuel Salomon Janel Watt Walter “Ray” Winbush Richard Woods, Jr. Arturo Docuyanan, Sr., Alternate Member #1 Smith Mamoe, Alternate Member #2 Manuel DaSilva, Alternate Member #3

WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Connie Dela Cruz-Manio Yolanda Fielder Dr. Leandra Fields-Robinson Carolyn Foster, Chairperson Susan Houze Kim King Dr. Greta Price, Vice Chairperson Nancy Silva Sheila Tresvant Juanita Smith, Alternate Member #1 Maria Williams, Alternate Member #2 Helen Maxwell, Alternate Member #3

YOUTH COMMISSION (Term Ending 6/30/18)

Eden Rose Delos Santos Viviana Espinoza Nia Hicks Dillon Mendoza Diana Meza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jalen Navaro Sazon Avey Songco, 2nd Vice Chairperson Reginald Webster Kayla Whittiker, Chairperson Lansang Yza Jahari Crawford II, Alternate Member #1

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CARSON HISTORICAL COMMITTEE (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Tom Huston Florante Ibanez Carole Keen Thomas Philo, Chairperson Dorothy Ross Gilbert Smith, Vice Chairperson Iva Voldase Frances Cottrell, Alternate Member #1

UTILITY USERS' TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Stephen Anyaka, Vice Chairperson Dr. Rita Boggs Omar Jones Gloria Lewis Rita Manley Matthew Marfice Paul Randall, Chairperson Jennie Reddick Prescious Robinson Nora Momoli, Alternate Member #1 James Boyer, Sr., Alternate Member #2

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COMMUNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BOARD (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Khaleah Bradshaw, Chairperson Dr. Sharma Henderson, Vice Chairperson Dr. Clarence Monteclaro Michelle Padilla Matthew Smith

MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Dr. Alice Clark Harris At-Large Member Kendrick Roberson At-Large Member LaVonne Spicer-Moore, Vice Chairperson At-Large Member Ruth Salud At-Large Member (Alternate) Susy Forbath Park Owner Member Rick Jong Park Owner Member Barbara Dzikowski Park Owner Member (Alternate) Maria Horton Park Owner Member (Alternate) Peggy Anderson Resident Homeowner Member Tom King Chairperson Resident Homeowner Member

Barbara Romano Resident Homeowner Member (Alternate) Richard Sekerman Resident Homeowner Member (Alternate)

RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD (Term Ending 11/30/18)

Felix Azur, Sr. James Burnett Gelacio Camantique Rev. Athos Monteclaro Federico Olaes Vincent Simon

ELECTED DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

POPULATION

2016 92,797 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

Race 2006-2008

Percent 2010

Percent Hispanic 37.1% 38.6%

African-American 25.9% 23.8%

Asian 24.2% 25.6%

White 27.8% 23.8%

American Indian 0.5% 0.6%

Other 21.7% 4.8%

Note: Information being updated.

HOUSING UNIT

2006-2008 25,610 96.4% Total occupied units

*2005 25,466 80.3% *Owner-occupied

units

*2000 25,337 77.9%

*1990 23,808 78.9%

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CLIMATE Average minimum temperature: 50.5 degrees Mean temperature: 60.6 degrees Average maximum temperature: 70.7 degrees Average annual rainfall: 12.86 inches Prevailing wind, westerly: 11 mph

ELEVATION Highest point: 195 feet Location: Between Victoria St. & University Dr. on Wilmington Ave. Lowest Point: 5 feet below sea level Location: Del Amo Park Lowest point (water): 14.71 feet below sea level Location: Center of the Dominguez Channel located at the southeastern corner of the city.

REVENUES

Assessed valuation: $6,527,465,507 (1990-91) Ranking in county: 10 Bonded indebtedness: 0

NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROJECTED GROWTH

The Carson Community Development has been or is actively involved in the following current redevelopment projects: Carson Street Master Plan and Premier Fashion Outlet Mall.

LAND USE (Total estimated Acreage) RESIDENTIAL 3,064.2 acres COMMERCIAL 794.3 acres INDUSTRIAL 5,412.7 acres PUBLIC FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE 843 acres STREETS & OTHERS 2,006.8 acres TOTAL ACREAGE 12,121 acres

VACANT AND/OR UNDERUTILIZED LAND

(Est. Acreage) INDUSTRIAL 1,497 acres COMMERCIAL 154 acres RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-DWELLING 0.35 acres RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY 130.87 acres TOTAL ACREAGE 1,782 acres SOURCE: CITY OF CARSON, EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT.

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AREA SIZE SQUARE MILES 19.24 SQUARE MILES RANKING IN COUNTY 8th SQUARE FEET 536,241,024 ACRES 12,310.4

STREET BEAUTIFICATION Center medians landscaped: 1,282,556 sq. ft Avalon Blvd.: 374,162 Lomita Blvd.: 2,365 Victoria St.: 52,543 Wilmington Ave.: 96,899 Santa Fe Ave.: 9,085 Parkway trees maintained: 21,200

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS IN THE CITY

The number of intersections with traffic control signals owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Carson: 117 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

The number of traffic control signals operated and maintained City of Compton: 5 The number of traffic control signals operated and maintained by Long Beach: 1 The total number of intersections with traffic control signals: 160

SAFETY LIGHTS IN THE CITY The number of signalized intersections equipped with safety lights: 156 The number of luminaries entirely owned and operated by the City of Carson: 657 City-owned median island street light system maintained by the city: 657 Number of street lights maintained by the Los Angeles County Lighting District: 5,476

STREETS AND HIGHWAY Total miles of major, secondary and local Roads: 213 miles Major highways: 43 miles Freeways: 12.2 miles Walks: 294.96 miles Total curb miles: 381 miles

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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS IN CARSON AREA

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum 18127 Alameda St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (310) 603-0088 (310) 603-0009 Fax Pacific Electric Railway Watson Station 1850 E. Sepulveda Blvd. Dominguez Airshow Monument 18127 Alameda St. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 Indian Village (Watson Industrial Center) 230th Street and Utility Way

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James Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park 19101 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 603-9850/(310) 603-9578 John D. Calas, Sr. Park 1000 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-3565/(310) 518-3566 Carriage Crest Park 23800 S. Figueroa St Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-5601/(310) 830-5608 Carson Park & Pool 21411 S. Orrick St. Carson, CA 90745 Park: (310) 830-4925/(310) 830-4998 Pool: (310) 830-1053 Del Amo Park 703 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 329-7717/(310) 329-6309 Dolphin Park 21205 S. Water St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-4560/(310) 549-4857 Dominguez Park 21330 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 549-3962/(310) 830-8994 Dominguez Aquatic Center: (310) 847-3578 Fabela Chavez Boxing Center/Scott Park 23410 Catskill Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Park: (310) 830-8310/(310) 830-8311 Friendship Mini Park 21930 S. Water St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-3570 (Parks and Recreation Dept.)

Perry Street Mini Park S/E Corner of 215th and Perry St. (310) 847-3570 (Parks and Recreation Dept.) Vernon M. Hemingway Memorial Park 700 E. Gardena Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-0018/(310) 538-0019 Hemingway Aquatic Center 16605 S. San Pedro St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 324-2515 Dr. Thomas G. Mills Memorial Park 1340 E. Dimondale Dr. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 631-3130 Reflections Mini Park 21208 Shearer Avenue Carson, CA 90745 Scott Park & Pool 23410 Catskill Ave. Carson, CA 90745 Park: (310) 830-8310/(310) 830-8311 Pool: (310) 549-9051 Stevenson Park/Gym 17400 Lysander Dr. Carson, CA 90746 Park: (310) 631-2252/(310) 631-0963 Gym: (310) 952-1745 Veterans Park/Skate Park 22400 Moneta Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-9997 Veterans Park/SportsComplex 22400 Moneta Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-9991

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Victoria Park (Los Angeles County park) 419 E. 192nd St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-8384/(310) 217-8370 Walnut Street Park 440 E. Walnut St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 847-3570 (Parks and Recreation Dept.)

OTHER CITY FACILITIES Carson City Hall 701 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600 Carson City Hall Annex, Corporate Yard 2400 E. Dominguez St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 847-3570 Parks and Recreation (310) 847-3500 Landscape/ Building Maintenance (310) 847-3520 Public Works Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 City of Carson Joseph B. O’ Neal Stroke Center 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1775 City of Carson Senior Social Services 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1778

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LIBRARIES Carson Regional Library Leticia Tan, Manager 151 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-0901 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Formerly known as Victoria Park Library Sarah Mae Harper, Manager 17906 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 327-4830 Hours: Monday – Closed Tuesday-Wednesday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday - Closed

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POST OFFICES Carson Post Office Steve DeRossi, Manager of Customer Service 21350 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-2135 Hours: Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - Closed (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 SouthBay Pavilion Post Office Steve DeRossi, Manager of Customer Service 20700 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. 116 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 327-5371 Hours: Monday thru Friday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday - Closed

Wilmington Post Office Patricia Brown, Manager of Customer Service 1008 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 834-6926 Hours: Monday thru Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday – Closed (Passport processing hours are Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

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AARP Carson Chapter #3320 Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Room 206 801 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (626) 585-2612 Adoptions, Department of 695 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 (888) 811-1121 Air Quality Management District (AQMD) (800) 288-7664 Alcoholics Anonymous Torrance/Lomita 1645 Arlington Ave. Torrance, CA 90504 (310) 320-3861 Alliance for Mentally Ill - South Bay Harbor UCLA Medical Center 1000 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90509 (310) 533-070 American Red Cross 3150 E. 29th St Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 595-6341 Animal Control, Department of (Carson Animal Shelter) 216 W. Victoria St. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 523-9566 Web: www.animalcontrol.co.la.us Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP, Inc.) 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 293-6284/Fax (323) 295-4075

Assessor's Office, L.A. County (South District Office) 1401 E. Willow St. Signal Hill, CA 90755 (562) 256-1701 Assessor's Office, L.A. County (Headquarters Office) 500 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-3211 Better Business Bureau P. O. Box 970 Colton, CA 92324 (909) 825-7280 Board of Equalization (State) 5901 Green Valley Circle, 2nd Floor P. O. Box 3652 Culver City, CA 90231 (310) 342-1000/Fax (310) 342-1061 CAL-OSHA 680 Knox St., Ste. #100 Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 516-3734 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 100 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 897-3656 Career Transition Center 3447 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (800) 292-7200 Carson Black Chamber of Commerce Information Pending

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Carson Chamber of Commerce John Wogan, Executive Director 530 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-4590/Fax (310) 217-4591

Carson Child Guidance Program Nancy Jefferson 21929 Bonita St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-8070

Carson Connected, Inc. Lori Noflin, Volunteer/Founder P.O. Box 5503 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 885-5860 Email: lnoflin@carsoncaconnected.org

Carson Coordinating Council Gil Smith, President Carole Keen, Director 17700 S. Avalon Blvd. #38 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 515-5563, Carole Keen (310) 538-3037, Gil Smith

Carson Family Resource Center Los Angeles Unified School District Josefina Dhungana, Project Coordinator 340 W. 224th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-8070 Carson Wellness Center 270 E. 223rd Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 802-6170

Casa de los Angelitos (Rooming/Boarding) Sonya Amenda or Jeannie Estrada 954 Koleen Drive Harbor City, CA 90710 (310) 325-8208

Catholic Charities Community Services Emma Hoff, Coordinator 123 E. 14th St. Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-1351 Center for Community and Family Services (Resource & Referral Center) Kelien Aquial, Director 649 E. Albertoni Street, Ste. #200 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-2800

Children's Bureau of Southern California - Carson Office (Child abuse reporting) 460 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Ste. #122 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 523-9500 www.all4kids.org

Carson Initiative for Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention (CISAAP) 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 293-6284/Fax (323) 295-4075

Community Development Center, Inc. Julie Benavides, Program Director 23734 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-7850

Compton Municipal Court 200 W. Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 (310) 762-9100

Consumer Affairs County of Los Angeles B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 W. Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-1452 (800) 344-9940 Web: www.dca.ca.gov

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Department of Health Services County of Los Angeles Dial 211 or (800) 339-6993 Department of Health Services County of Los Angeles Potential Africanized Honey Bees 1-800-Bee-Wary (1-800-233-9279) Department of Health Services County of Los Angeles Rats, Mice/Vector Management Program 769 W. 3rd St. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-6063 Department of Health and Human Services 2525 Grand Ave. Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 570-4000 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 1785 W. 220th St. Torrance, CA 90501 (800) 777-0133 Department of Public Social Services County of Los Angeles 17600 Santa Fe Ave. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (310) 761-2200, (310) 761-2000 or 761-2030 Domestic Violence Supportive Services Program Office of Samoan Affairs 20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. #200 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-8099 Web: www.osacommunity.com

El Nido Family Center 460 E. Carson Plaza Drive, Ste. #106 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 768-8030 Employment Development Department 1220 Engracia Torrance, CA 90501 (800) 300-5616/Fax (310) 320-0488 Environmental Health - Los Angeles County

122 W. 8th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-6097 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) 1-800-621-3362 Franchise Tax Board 245 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 1-800-852-5711 Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (Mosquito & Vector) 12545 Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 944-9656 www.glacvcd.org Harbor Free Clinic 599 W. 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-0202 Harbor-UCLA Childhood Injury Prevention Center 1124 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 222-3091

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Housing Authority, Section 8 (for L.A. County) 12131 Telegraph Road Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 347-4663 Housing Rights Center Los Angeles Office 520 S. Virgil Ave., Ste. #400 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (800) 477-5977 Web: www.hrc-la.org Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Long Beach Federal Building 501 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90806 1-800-829-1040 Web: http://www.irs.gov Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (Sewage Treatment) Ken Rademacher, General Plant Mgr. General Plant Superintendent 24501 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-2400 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (Long Beach Site) 601 Pacific Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 435-3501 Long Beach Superior Court Court Clerk Information 415 W. Ocean Blvd. P. O. Box 2840 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 491-6201

L.A. County Adult Protective Services 1-800-992-1660 L.A. County Sanitation District 1955 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 699-7411 Los Angeles Superior Court County Courthouse 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-5155 (General Civil Information) Los Angeles Passport Agency Federal Building 11000 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024-3615 (310) 575-5700 Los Angeles Veterans Community Clinic Gardena Location 1251 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., #35 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 851-4705 Los Angeles Veterans Resource Center 1045 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., #150 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 767-1221 Nar-Anon Family Groups (Support groups for those affected by someone else’s addiction) 22527 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. #200B Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 534-8188 or (800) 477-6291 Web: www.nar-anon.org

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Project Pollution Prevention Department of Public Works (888) CLEAN LA Web: www.888CleanLA.com Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Marriage/Birth/Death Records 12400 Imperial Hwy. Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 462-2137 Salvation Army 4223 Emerald St. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 370-4515 To schedule a pickup call: (800) 958-7825 Web: www.salvationarmy-torrance.org Social Security Administration 22600 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 326-0207 or (800) 772-1213 Southern California Alcohol and Drugs Program 11500 Paramount Blvd. Downey, CA 90241 (562) 923-4545 State Department of Rehabilitation 649 E. Albertoni St., Ste. #100 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 516-3705 The Torrance-Lomita ALANON Club (Staffed by Volunteers) 1645 Arlington Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 320-3861

The Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach De De Hicks, Executive Director 1230 Cravens Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 212-5009 Torrance Municipal Court 825 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 222-6500 U.S. Census Bureau Los Angeles Regional Office 15350 Sherman Way, Ste. #400 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 267-1700 or (800) 992-3530 U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services 300 N. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (800) 375-5283 Web: www.uscis.gov Veterans Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90822 (562) 826-8000 West WIC Office (Women, Infants & Children) 2125 Santa Fe Avenue Long Beach, CA 90810 (888) 942-9675 United Way of Greater Los Angeles Maribel Marin, Executive Director (Physical Address Unavailable) Information Line of Los Angeles Referral Services for Food, Shelter, Child Care, Legal Reference, Call 211

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The Children’s Clinic-Long Beach 455 E. Columbia St. Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 933-0400 Harbor Free Clinic 599 W. 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-0202 Harbor-UCLA Medical Center 1000 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 222-2345 Kaiser Permanente 25825 S. Vermont Ave. Harbor City, CA 90710 (310) 325-5111 Kindred Hospital South Bay 1246 W. 155th Street Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 323-5330 Little Company of Mary Hospital 4101 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 540-7676 Long Beach Memorial Hospital 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 933-2000

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/Fax (562) 933-2233 Torrance Memorial Hospital 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-9110 Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center 5901 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90822 (562) 826-8000 Veterans Community Clinic 1251 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., #35 Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 851-4705 Wilmington Health Center 1325 Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 518-8800 WISE Senior Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Lee Agnello, MSW, MSG Project Manager 5510 Clark Ave., Ste. #213 Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 925-7104

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Alpha Gamma Chapter Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. Shirley Graves, President 1045 Helmick St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 604-4028 Boy Scouts of America (L. A. Area Council) 2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 413-4400 Boys & Girls Club of Carson Kim Richards, Executive Director 1950 E. 220th St., Ste. #102 Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 522-0500 CSU, Dominguez Hills Theatre Arts Dept. Sydell Weiner, Chairman 1000 E. Victoria St. Carson, CA 90747 (310) 243-3588 Carson Chamber of Commerce (Refer to Page 35) Carson Dominguez Employers Alliance (Formerly Carson-Dominguez Business Council) Jen Earle, Consultant P.O. Box 5491 Carson, CA 90745-5491 (310) 422-0457 Email: jennan.earle@gmail.com

Carson Dominguez Symphony Assn. Gloria Hughes, Secretary Treasurer P.O. Box 5425 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 638-4777 Carson Friends of the Library James Sloan, President 151 E Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-0901 Carson High Boosters Kay Wheeler, President 22328 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-6000 Carson Jolly Club Mary Lassiter, President Carson Community Center, Sr. Recreation 3 Civic Plaza Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Carson Kiwanis Evangeline Gatling P.O. Box 5005 Carson, CA 90749 (562) 402-2112 Carson Lions Club Eugene McGuire 428 E. Pine St. Compton, CA 90222 (310) 486-8054 Carson Sister Cities Association (Refer to Page 7) Carson Women’s Club (Refer to Page 7)

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Club C.A.R.S.O.N. (Resource Center) Vergie Seymore, PhD., Exec. Director 18507 Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 323-0676 Del Amo Park Sports Association Makeba Washington, President 703 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 329-7717 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., L.A. South Bay Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 4847 Carson, CA 90749 Erasto R. Batongmalaque Foundation Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque, Exec. Director 23247 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-8365 Fraternal Order of Eagles #4001 Al Mendoza, President 23728 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-2095 Friendship Club Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Senior Recreation Nolando Sermonia, President 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Girl Scouts (Los Angeles Council) Jonnie Ramsom 2525 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 450-3720

Girl Scouts – Troop #31 Essence Parker 435 W. 219th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-8533 Golden Age Club Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Senior Recreation 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Kayumanggi Lions Club Laurence Donoghue, President 28924 S. Western Ave., #205 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 548-4826 Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. c/o Beatrice R. Nelson P. O. Box 11622 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 532-2475 Law Enforcement Explorers Post #1016X (Carson Sheriff’s Station) Dep. Frederick Noya 21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-1123 National Council on Alcoholism and Drugs (Dependence of the South Bay Information and Referral) Barbara Smith, Dir. Of Chemical Recovery Program 1334 Post Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 328-1460

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North Carson Lions Club Lorraine Kennerson, President P.O. Box 4523 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 763-7720 Rotary Club of Dominguez-Carson Jeremy Brown, President P.O. Box 4661 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 816-8810 Sinaitenians of California Marcelino Ines, Jr., Executive Officer 22035 S. Main Street, #24 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-2472 Tender Loving Care Club Helen Alaniz, President 23508 Broadwell Ave. Torrance, CA 90502 (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1479 The Swinging 50’s Carol Bybee, President Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Senior Recreation 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1479 Toastmasters Murphy Witherspoon, President 1618 E. Helmick St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 871-9402

VIP Club Tiny Cook, President Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Senior Recreation 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479 Women’s Club of Dominguez Marilyn Hutton, President 21828 Salmon Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 835-1451 YMCA - Gardena/Carson Vince Iuculano, Executive Director 1000 W. Artesia Blvd. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 523-3470

HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS & BLOCK CLUBS

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Cashdan-Craigjon Block Club Jacqui Stewart 1860 E. Cashdan St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 637-3534 Carousel Homeowners Association Barbara Post 24433 Marbella Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-9338 Carriage Place Homeowners Association James Shaeffer, Jr. 23524 Nicolle Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-5291 Carson Colony Cove Homeowners Association John C. Goolsby 17700 S. Avalon Blvd., Space #321 Carson, CA 90746

Carson/Dominguez Hills Homeowners Association Roy Shepard 1406 Kramer Drive Carson, CA 90746 Centerview/Glen Avalon Homeowners Association Shelli D. Cross 16953 Roa Drive Carson, CA 90746 (310) 916-4165 Cliveden Avenue Block Club Margie Mayhams 19213 S. Cliveden Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 608-1821

Colony Cove Homeowners Association H.A.T. (Homeowners Acting Together) Aileen “Buffy” Patton 17700 S. Avalon Blvd., #154 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 715-6039 Colony Park Homeowners Association George Shy 23134 Colony Park Drive Carson, CA 90745-5572 Coltman Avenue Block Club Connie Chaney 18327 Coltman Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 516-8899 Del Amo Homeowners Association James H. Peoples 19202 Broadacres Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 631-7874 Dominguez Area Property Owners Association Louie Diaz 2543 E. 218th Place Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 816-9773 Enslow Drive Block Club Richard Lanier 19607 S. Enslow Drive Carson, CA 90746 Galaxy West-Carson Crest Homeowners Association McKina Alexander Email: galaxywesthoa@gmail.com (424) 223-0686

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HARD (Homeowners Against Rent De-Control) Terri Forsythe 17700 Avalon Blvd., #282 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 502-4474 Imperial Carson Homeowners Association Shannon Leishner 437 W. Carson St., Space #108 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-3039 Nestor Avenue 20K Block Club Dianne Thomas 20219 Nestor Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 632-0756 Northwood Avenue Block Club Joseph Alford 19202 Northwood Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 631-2326 Park Avalon Homeowners Association Norm Peterson 750 E. Carson St., #109 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-1169 Proud Heritage Association Asa W. Smith 19324 Caney Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Rancho Dominguez Mobile Estates Donna Spencer 435 E. Gardena Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 324-1768 / (310) 329-0184

Scottsdale Townhouse Association Sadie Dix 23400 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-4588 South Dunbrooke Neighborhood Association Richard Hicks 19608 Dunbrooke Carson, CA 90746 (310) 323-5325 Stevenson Village Homeowners Association Del Huff 868 E. Meadbrook St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 639-4026 /(213) 974-3113 Sun Ray Manor Homeowners Association Amador Saenz 148 W. 231st St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-2466 University Heights Homeowners Association Gil Smith 18802 Pepperdine Drive Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-3037 Visalia Avenue Block Club John James 16311 Visalia Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 515-4835

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Avalon Courtyard Senior Project Phyllis Robinson 22121 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-9858 Camino Village Senior Complex 21735 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-1899 Carson Gardens Retirement Apartments Peggy Sue Lindsey 21811 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-2790 Carson Retirement Center Director of Admissions 345 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-4010 Carson Terrace Senior Apartments Kim Rouse 632 E. 219th St., #219 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0969 The Gateway at the City Center (Senior Housing) 720 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-4343 Villagio (Senior/Low Income Housing) Yvette Duenas 555 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-7737

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

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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Carson Circuit, North/South Shuttle, and Dial-A-Ride 3 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 Carson Circuit Information (310) 225-2545 North/South Shuttle Information (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 Dial-A-Ride Information (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 Complaints (310) 835-0212, Extension 1489 TTY Hearing Impaired (800) 252-9040 Gardena Transit 13999 S. Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90249 (323) 321-0165

Long Beach Transit 1300 Gardena Ave. Long Beach, CA 90809 (562) 591-2301 Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Buses/Trains Customer Relations P.O. Box 194 Los Angeles, CA 90053 800-COMMUTE (800-266-6883) Torrance Transit 20500 Madrona Ave. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 618-6266

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Carson African-American Empowerment Coalition Del Huff, President 868 E. Meadbrook St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 639-4026 Carson Black Heritage Association Iva Voldase, President 19419 Tajauta Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (323) 636-9429 Carson Samoan Federation of America Tua’au Pele Faletogo, President 404 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-6403 Filipino Community of Carson (FCC) Remy Insong, Secretary 1602 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-1787 Japanese American Citizens League Carol Saito, Administrative Assistant 250 E. 1st St., Ste. #303 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 626-4471 Email: csaito@jacl.org League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Carson Leadership Council #3031 Ramona Pimentel, President P. O. Box 4752 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 549-0033

NAACP, California State Conference Olivia Verrett, Chairperson P.O. Box 4994 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 901-2655 NAACP - Carson/Torrance Branch P. O. Box 4668 Carson, CA 90749 (310) 885-3500 Office of Samoan Affairs June Pouesi, Deputy Director 20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. #220 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-0555 Palm House, Inc. (Pacific/Asian Alcoholic Recovery Home) Rene Casaclang, Executive Director 2515 E. Jefferson St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-7803 Southern California Indian Center Adam Loya, Site Supervisor 3440 Wilshire Blvd., #904 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 387-5772 Email: indiancenter@indiancenter.org

SCHOOLS

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Ambler Avenue School Gregory W. Hooker, Principal 319 E. Sherman Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 532-4090 Annalee Avenue School Lachanee D. Thompson, Principal 19410 Annalee Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-4740 Bonita Street School Jill S. Bradford, Principal 21929 Bonita St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-8588 Broad Avenue School Angela M. Tenette, Principal 24815 Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 835-3118 Broadacres Avenue School Ursula C. Martin, Principal 19424 S. Broadacres Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-1980 Ralph Bunche School Laronda Ortega, Principal 16223 S. Haskins Lane Carson, CA 90746 (310) 898-6120 Caroldale Learning Community Hoff Brooks, Principal 22424 Caroldale Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-8570

Carson Street School Martin León, Principal 161 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-4508 Catskill Avenue Elementary School Suzanne M. Zopatti, Principal 23536 Catskill Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-7241 Del Amo Elementary School Linda M. Sakurai, Principal 21228 Water St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-5351 Dolores Street Elementary School Carolyn E. Battle, Principal 22526 Dolores St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-2565 Dominguez Elementary School Rosalia B. Mc Kay, Principal 21250 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 835-7137 Leapwood Avenue School Camellia P. Hudley, Principal 19302 Leapwood Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 327-8245 Towne Avenue Elementary School Mark T. Hirata, Principal 18924 Towne Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 329-3505

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232nd Place Elementary School Dr. Afia Hemphill, Principal 23240 Archibald Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-8710

Middle Schools Andrew Carnegie Middle School Cheryl Nakata, Principal 21820 Bonita St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-5700 Frank Walton Middle School Bobby Walker, Principal 900 W. Greenleaf Drive Compton, CA 90220 (310) 898-6060 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School Dr. Gina D. Russell-Williams, Principal 1254 E. Helmick St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 661-4500 Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Keri Lew, Principal 4110 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 847-6400 Robert E. Peary Middle School Marva W. Patton, Principal 1415 Gardena Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 225-4200 Stephen M. White Middle School Adaina E. Brown, Principal 22102 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 783-4900

Wilmington Middle School Karen M. Mercado, Principal 1700 Gulf Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 847-1500

High Schools Avalon High School David Bonneau, Principal 1425 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-2112 Carson High School Dr. Windy Warren, Principal 22328 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-6000 Compton High School Rigoberto Roman, Principal 601 S. Acacia Ave. Compton, CA 90220 (310) 635-3881 Eagle Tree High School Jaiyawanda Gant-Leau, Principal 22628 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-0970 Gardena High School Rosie Martinez, Principal 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 354-5000 Narbonne High School Gerald Kobata, Principal 24300 S. Western Ave. Harbor City, CA 90710 (310) 257-7100

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Phineas Banning High School Rudy Mendoza, Principal 1527 Lakme Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 847-3700 Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School Keri Lew, Principal 4110 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 847-6400

Colleges, Universities, Adult & Trade Schools

Harbor Community Adult School Lanny M. Nelms, Principal 950 W. Santa Cruz St. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-4425 CSU Dominguez Hills Dr. Willie J. Hagan, President 1000 E. Victoria St. Carson, CA 90747 (310) 243-3300 George Kiriyama Community Adult School Wanda W. Chang, Principal 22328 S. Main St. (Carson site) Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-6091 18120 S. Normandie Ave. (Gardena site) Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 354-4900 El Camino College Compton Center Keith Curry, President/CEO 1111 E. Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221 (310) 637-2660

El Camino College Dr. Dena Maloney, President 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance , CA 90506 (310) 532-3670 Harbor Occupational Center Sonya Ramirez, Principal 740 N. Pacific Ave. San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 547-5551 Los Angeles Harbor Community College Dr. Otto Lee, President 1111 Figueroa Place Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 233-4000

Private Schools Carson Christian School Marian Alexander, Principal 17705 Central Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-5370 Carson Montessori Academy Sydney May, Principal 812 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-1854 St. Philomena Catholic School Sister Margaret Ann, Principal 21832 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-4827

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School Districts Compton Unified School District Darin Brawley, Ed.D, Superintendent 604 S. Tamarind Ave. Compton, CA 90220 (310) 639-4321 L.A. Unified School District Michelle King, Superintendent 333 S. Beaudry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-7000 L.A. Unified School District/ Educational Service South Dr. Robert Bravo, Instructional Supt. Dr. James Noble, Operations Administrator 1208 Magnolia Ave. Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 354-3400 / Fax (310) 532-4674

CHURCHES

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Apostolic Bethel Temple Rev. Samuel Martinez 1708 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-0401 Apostolic Tabernacle Pastor Hector Hernandez 21818 Dolores St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 427-9863 Believers Victory International 425 W. Torrance Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 512-7705 Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Rudy Abrot 1361 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 522-4450 Bible Country (COGIC) Elder Lawrence Spears, Sr. 1685 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 763-7233 Bread of Life Christian Center Rev. Major Johnson 20620 Leapwood, Suite H Carson, CA 90746 (310) 327-7443 Calvary Chapel of South Bay 19300 S. Vermont Ave. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 352-3333 Carson Baptist Church Pastor Harvey Martindill 520 E. 228th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-5916

Carson Bible Church Pastor Joel Wood 23601 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-4898 Carson Christian Center Rev. James R. Daniel, Jr. 18101 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 538-8805

Carson Christian Church Pastor Conrado Montefalcon 356 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-2292

Carson Christian Outreach Apostolic Faith Church Rev. Thomas Alexander 515 E. 186th St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-1051

Carson Community Deliverance Center Rev. Grate H. Shipp 555 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-7905

Carson Hope Chapel Pastor George Lopez 129 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-3667

Carson Samoan Assembly of God Pastor Togva Savini 1647 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-3125

Carson SDA Church Pastor Jonny Jimenez 21828 Dolores St. Carson, CA 90745 (424) 287-2829 www.carsonsda.org

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Carson-Wilmington Minister's Fellowship Rev. Major Johnson 20620 Leapwood, Suite H Carson, CA 90746 (310) 327-7443

Central Baptist Church Rev. David Buggs 1641 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-2596

Christ Christian Center Rev. J. A. Boyd P.O. Box 6312 Compton, CA 90224 (310) 632-9618

Christ Full Gospel Baptist Church Rev. Curtis Williams 12408 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90061 (323) 757-9075

Christ's Household of Faith Baptist Church Rev. Fred Stanfield 1509 E. Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 762-1141

Dominguez United Methodist Church Rev. Paula Haeane 21503 Prospect Ave. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 835-0137

Ebenezer Baptist Church 2679 E. Carson St. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 427-9661

Eternal Word Christian Center Pastor Dr. Franklin Sellers 19819 Midtown Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 638-9763

First Lutheran Church of Carson Pastor Raymond LeBlanc 19707 S. Central Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 631-6189

Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Rev. William Warren 22511 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-2232

Harbor Community Church of God Pastor Robert L. Oliver 1210 E. 223rd St, Ste. #308 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-2582

Holy Deliverance Church of God Elder John R. Lewis Stevenson’s Park Community Center 17400 Lysander Drive Carson, CA 90746 (310) 324-9271/(562) 869-3097 *Services at this location on Sundays 10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. only

Iglesia Roca De Salvacion Pastor Miguel Robles 24100 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-6951

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor William Berkgaard 503 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-8172

Joy of Harvest Fellowship Rev. Jesse E. Gatdula 1145 Dominguez St., Unit L Carson, CA 90746 (310) 639-0927

Judson Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Johnny V. Baylor 451 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-2630

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Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Michael J. Fisher 2408 N. Wilmington Ave. Compton, CA 90222 (310) 639-5535 Mission Ebenezer Family Church Rev. Dr. Isaac J. Canales 415 W. Torrance Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 329-9128 New Covenant Full Gospel Church Rev. Charles L. Miles, Sr. 19303 Fariman Drive Carson, CA 90746 (310) 632-1781 New Jerusalem Community Church Pastor Willie Pearce 1701 E. South St. Long Beach, CA 90805 (951) 509-8502 New Life Christian Center Rev. John Weigelt 16629 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-5540 New Philadelphia AME Church Rev. Dr. Sherman A. Gordon 19100 Susana Road Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (310) 537-8777 Peace and Joy Christian Church Bishop William M. Wilson, Jr., Pastor Dr. Wilma M. Wilson, Co-Pastor 21919 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 863-6237

Peace Apostolic Church Pastor Howard A. Swancy 21224 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 212-3988 Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ Fourth Watch Pastor Jonathan Ferriol 1019 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 327-1300 Power Christian Center Pastor Dr. Gene & Damita Johnson 1135 Janis St. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 632-5584 Samoan Congregational Christian Church of the City of Carson Rev. Taisi Alaelua 1717 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-0030 Samoan Congregational Church Rev. Fiatupu Tavai 324 W. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 350-6685

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St. Philomena Catholic Church Father Demetrio Bugayong 21900 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-7161 The New And Living Way Christian Church Pastor Monette Esguerra 1210 E. 223rd St., Ste. #315 Carson, CA 90745 (310) 883-8355 Trinity Assembly Charismatic Fellowship Rev. Jim Pelayo 424 W. 214th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 212-5625 Truth and Love Christian Church Pastor Walter R. Tucker, III 17528 Yellowwood Way Carson, CA 90746 (310) 933-8483 United Baptist Church Pastor Athos Monteclaro 435 W. 220th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 533-1499

United Samoan Church Rev. Matagiese Tunoa 600 E. Double St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-8901 Zion United Methodist Korean Church Rev. Son Pom Ye 231 E. Lomita Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 834-5504

MAJOR BUSINESSES

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ACS (Affiliated Computer Services) 2277 E. 220th St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 513-2744 AHF-Ducommun, Inc. 268 E. Gardena Blvd. Carson, CA 90248 (310) 380-5390 Albertsons Supermarket 110 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-6402 Alflex Corporation 2630 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 321-5630 American Racing Equipment, Inc. 17006 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 532-8951 Anemostat-West 1220 E. Watson Center Road Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-7500 Autospecialty 800 E. 230th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-2060 BP Petroleum Products Co. 1801 E. Sepulveda Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-3565 Brentwood Originals, Inc. 20639 S. Fordyce Ave. Carson, CA 90749 (310) 637-6804

Cal-Pacific Dyeing & Finishing Corp. 505 E. Gardena Blvd. Carson, CA 90248 (310) 770-1121 Car Pros of Kia of Carson 21243 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (800) 917-8156 Carson Honda 1435 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (800) 539-3601 Carson Toyota 1333 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-3131 Cormier Chevrolet Co. 2201 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 830-5100 Ducommun Technology 23301 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 513-7200 Durham School Services 16627 S. Avalon Blvd., #D Carson, CA 90746 (310) 767-5820 Enterprises Leasing /Renting 17210 S. Main St., #B Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 851-3400 Federal Express Corp. 18115 S. Main St. Gardena, CA 90248 1-800-463-3339

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Fleetpride 17010 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90248 (310) 532-4813 Good Companies 1118 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 320-2100 Harbor Distributing Co. 16407 S. Main St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 538-5483 Huck International, Inc. 900 E. Watson Center Road Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-8200 Hunter Woodworks, Inc. 21038 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 835-5671 Hydroform USA, Inc. 2848 E. 208th St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 632-6353 IKEA Carson 20700 E. Avalon Blvd., #900 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 527-6085 International Paper Co. 1350 E. 223rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-5525

JC Penney Co., Inc. 20700 W. Avalon Blvd., #500 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 538-2900 Kaiser Foundation Hospital Chemical Recovery 23621 S. Main St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-5375 K.V. Mart 1245 E. Watson Center Road Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-0200 Lakeshore Learning Materials 2695 E. Dominguez St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 537-8600 Leiner Health Products 901 E. 233rd St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 952-1433 Lorber Industries of California 17908 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, CA 90248 (323) 321-8450 National Emblem, Inc. 17036 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 537-4900

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Northrop Grumman 1762 Glenn Curtis Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 812-2891 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. 19700 S. Figueroa St. Carson, CA 90248 (310) 327-4222 Porteous Fasteners Co. 22795 S. Utility Way Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-9180 Puritan Bakery, Inc. 1624 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-5451 Ralphs Supermarket #256 650 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 518-4191 Raymond E. Enkeboll Designs 16506 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 532-1400 Rodgers & McDonald Graphics 1020 E. 230th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-0333 Sanyo Solar (USA) LLC 970 E. 236th St. Carson, CA 90745 (310 834-5800

Shell Oil Company 20945 Wilmington Ave. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 816-2211 Sony Electronics 2201 E. Carson St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 835-6121 Target #295 651 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 549-6474 Target 20700 Avalon Blvd., Ste. #750 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 819-3011 Tatung Co. of America, Inc. 2850 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 637-2105 Texollini, Inc. 2575 El Presidio St. Carson, CA 90810 (310) 537-3400 Tireco 18501 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 532-3111 UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. 771 E. Watson Center Rd. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 816-9500

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Washington Ornamental Iron Works, Inc. 17913 S. Main St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 217-9130 Western Synthetic Fiber, Inc. 966 Sandhill Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 767-1000 Yoplait U.S.A., Inc. 1055 E. Sandhill Ave. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 639-3670 Information provided by Revenue Division

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AT&T 20930 Bonita St., Ste. Z Carson, CA 90746 Dial 611 California Water Service Company (Formerly Dominguez Water) 2632 W. 237th Street Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 257-1400 EDCO Waste Services 6254 N. Paramount Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90805 (310) 540-2977/(562) 423-8161 Golden State Water Company 1600 Redondo Beach Blvd., Ste. #101 Gardena, CA 90247 (800) 999-4033 (24 hour Customer Service) Southern California Edison Co. 1924 Cashdan St. Compton, CA 90220 (800) 655-4555

Southern California Gas Co. 929 N. Avalon Blvd. Wilmington, CA 90744 (800) 427-2200 Telephone, Edison, and Water Payment Center 657 E. University Drive Carson, CA 90746 (310) 323-6193 Time Warner Cable 605 E. G Street Wilmington, CA 90744 (888) 892-2253 Transfer Station (Dump) 321 W. Francisco St. Carson, CA 90745 (310) 217-6300 Waste Management 1970 E. 213th St. Long Beach, CA 90810 (310) 328-0900