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Below, you will find a list of available resources. New resources are being made available everyday. Contact your nearest BusinessSource Center for both virtual & in-person assistance, including support in multiple languages. You may also reach out to our Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development team at mayor.business@lacity.org for assistance. 

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Mayor Bass Extends Business Tax Filing Deadline For Businesses Impacted by Wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that the deadline to file City business taxes has been extended for businesses directly impacted by the wildfires. The due date for those businesses impacted has been extended from February 28, 2025 to April 14, 2025. 

Department of Water and Power (DWP) Customer Assistance

LADWP encourages any customer whose home or business has been damaged or destroyed as a result of the fires to call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). Customer service representatives can assist with stopping billing, pausing automatic bill pay and assist with other account matters. 

California to provide tax relief to businesses impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

California postponed the individual tax filing deadline to October 15 for Los Angeles County taxpayers. Additionally, the state extended the January 31, 2025, sales and use tax filing deadline for Los Angeles County taxpayers until April 30 — providing critical tax relief for businesses. Governor Newsom suspended penalties and interest on late property tax payments for a year, effectively extending the state property tax deadline. 

Business Source Centers Are Here To Help!

Any of the 10 BusinessSource Centers (BSCs) spread across the City of Los Angeles can provide virtual & in-person free one-on-one consultation, business and employment support, and assistance with applying for forthcoming microenterprise grants and microloans. Multiple language assistance available.

Worksource for Employment Assistance 

Available 14 WorkSource Centers (WSC) act as your personal employment agency and offer free and virtual & in-person broad support to business owners and entrepreneurs.

Rapid Response and Layoff Aversion Services

Rapid Response (RR) activities are designed to respond to layoffs by coordinating services to provide immediate assistance to employers and affected workers. RR activities include but are not limited to providing information and access to unemployment compensation benefits, continued health care, employment and training services (including those provided by the WorkSource and BusinessSource systems), emergency services, and other significant services.

Hollywood Production Center Support with Essential Services & Resources

Hollywood Production Center (HPC) is offering complimentary access to coworking spaces, private offices, storage units, and a host of other critical resources, including showers, a gym, Wi-Fi, and parking for displaced individuals and businesses. Fire victims in need of assistance are encouraged to reach out to Hollywood Production Center’s customer service team at 833-472-0404 or via email at Maria@HollywoodPC.com to learn more about available services and sign up for access. 

LA County Business to Business Space Share 

Business to Business Space Share is a free exchange portal designed to provide immediate relief to businesses, including non-profits, displaced by the winds and wildfires by connecting them to donated temporary space generously provided by other businesses and organizations throughout LA County. 

Loan Disaster Assistance

SBA Disaster Loans are now available for Los Angeles County victims of the wind and wildfire events. Available programs include:

  • Home Disaster Loans

  • Business Disaster Loans

  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Free loan application assistance available (in-person/virtual) at the nearest BusinessSource Centers + language support

LOAN  Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) Wildfire Relief

JFLA is offering a limited number of zero-interest, zero-fee loans to individuals, non-profits, and small businesses affected by the recent wildfires on a first-come, first-served basis.

GRANT  Food and Beverage Workers

The California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care program is opening a temporary fund to provide emergency relief grants to food and beverage workers impacted by the Los Angeles area fires. Grants will range between $350-$1,500. Grants will be awarded based on need and available funding.

GRANT LA Arts Community Fire
Relief Fund

The Getty-led coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists aims to provide emergency relief for artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, archives, artworks, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires. 

GRANT  Council District 6 Wildfire Relief Fund for Informal Service Workers

With the initial support from Councilmember Imelda Padilla (Council District 6), ICON CDC is set to deliver direct cash aid to its core clients: Street Vendors, Landscapers & Gardeners, Agricultural Workers, Construction Workers, Housekeepers, Delivery Drivers, Utility Workers, and other workers in the "Open Air Economy"- People who make their living by working outside. The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis, as long as funds allow. Complete the intake form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY: 
CA SB/DVBE Emergency Registry

The SB/DVBE Emergency Registry is a dedicated searchable listing of certified businesses that are ready and able to deploy goods or services to state departments during the event of an emergency. If you are a business that could deliver on-demand emergency goods and services, find more information below:

LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES

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EASIEST WAY TO GET ANSWERS

FROM THE CITY OF LA: CALL 311

 

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FOR NON-EMERGENCY SAFETY ISSUES CALL

 

Police (877) CALL-LAPD

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Fire (213) 978-3800

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COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES

ABANDONED CARS   (800) ABANDON

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS L.A  (213) 739-5200

 

ANIMAL SERVICES (888) 452-7381

 

BUILDING AND SAFETY (888) 524-2845

 

BULKY ITEMS  (800) 773-2489

 

CABLE TV CONSUMER COMPLAINTS  (213) 847-6851    

                                                                  (213) 485-9050 – Spanish

CAL TRANS (Road Closures) (800) 427-7623

 

CITY CLERK (213) 978-1020

 

CITY CONTROLLER (213) 978-7200

​CONSUMER PROTECTION (L.A. County)  (800) 952-5210

 

DEAD ANIMAL PICK-UP  (Sanitation)  (800) 773-2489

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGING  (800) 510-2020

 

DWP (Dept of Water & Power) (800) 342-5397

 

EMERGENCY – FIRE AND POLICE  911

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT – NON EMERGENCY (213) 978-3800

 

GRAFFITI REMOVAL  311

 

HAZARDOUS WASTE  (800) 988-6942

CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOURCES

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HOUSING AUTHORITY (213) 252-2500

 

L.A ZOO (323) 644-4200

 

L.A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT (213) 978-2222

 

PARK RELATED EMERGENCIES (323) 913-7390

 

PARKING CITATIONS (866) 561-9742

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT – NON EMERGENCY- (877) 275-5273

 

POTHOLE REPAIR (800) 996-2489

RECREATION AND PARKS (888) 527-2757

 

RECYCLING INFORMATION (800) 773-2489

 

RENT STABILIZATION (Tenant Hotline) (213) 367-9099​

 

 

SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAM (213) 252-4030

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SEWER /STORM DRAIN PROBLEMS (800) 773-2489

 

SHOE REMOVAL FROM POWER LINES (800) 827-5397

 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (800) 252-0259

 

SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET (888) 452-7381

 

STREET LIGHTING (800) 303-5267

 

STREET /ALLEY DUMPING (800) 996-2489

 

TAXICAB COMPLAINTS (213) 580-1272

 

TREES DOWN/DEBRIS REMOVAL(800­) 996-2489

County, State and Federal Resource Links. 

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 

Edutude is an organization dedicated to assisting students to reach their scholastic potential. In order to lend a helping hand to ensure that every student has a fair shot at higher education, they created this fantastic starter kit for students looking for scholarships:

 

Davidson Fellows Scholarships 

 

www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows-Scholarship

 

Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship

 

http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/kazmierczak.htm

 

source- Neighborhood News

 

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

SUPERVISOR  Mark Ridley-Thomas (213) 974-2222  www.ridley-thomas.lacounty.gov

 

STATE SENATE

 

DISTRICT 26  Ben Allen (310) 318-6994  www.sd26.senate.ca.gov

 

DISTRICT 30  Holly J. Mitchell  (213) 745-6656  www.sd30.senate.ca.gov

 

STATE ASSEMBLY

 

DISTRICT 50  Richard Bloom (310) 450-0041 www.asmdc.org/members/a50

 

DISTRICT 54  Sebastian Ridley-Thomas  (310) 342-1070  www.asmdc.org/members/a54

 

U.S. CONGRESS

 

REPRESENTATIVE  Karen Bass  (323) 965-1422  www.bass.house.gov

 

SENATOR Kamala D. Harris(213) 894-5000 www.harris.senate.gov

 

SENATOR Dianne Feinstein (310) 914-7300  www.feinstein.senate.gov

 

FREE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICE

 

The City Attorney’s Office offers free mediation services to residents and businesses that is neutral, unbiased and confidential. 

 

(213) 978-1880

 

LEARN MORE

 

FIND THE SOCIAL SERVICES YOU NEED

 

If you need help with housing, healthcare, transportation or other personal issues, Los Angeles County has a hotline and website that can point you in you in the right direction, 

 

Call 211

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BEFORE YOU DIG, GET THE SCOOP

 

Gas pipelines can be located anywhere – sometimes just inches below the surface. Hitting a pipeline while digging, planting or doing demolition work can cause serious injury, property damage and loss of utility service. So, before you dig:

 

Call 811

 

 

WHO REPRESENTS YOU?

 

Enter your address here to find names and links to all your elected officials, regional services, planning districts and more.  

 

 

 

                       LIST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO REPRESENT PART OR ALL OF P.I.C.O. NEIGHBORHOOD AREA

 

CITY OF LOS ANGELES                                                                                         www.lacity.org

 

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 Councilmember Paul Koretz (213) 473-7005           www.cd5.lacity.org

 

COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 Council President Herb Wesson (213) 473-7010   www.herbwesson.com

 

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PROSECUTOR from the CITY ATTORNEY's OFFICE 

Mehrnoosh Zahiri 213-978-2220 Email: mehrnoosh.zahiri@lacity.org

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COVID RELIEF RESOURCES

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LECRC IS PROUD TO BE A 

2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS PARTNER

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