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 | Garvanza Skate Park Celebration | Councilmember José Huizar was joined by the Garvanza Skate Park Coalition and community members to celebrate the opening of the Garvanza Skate Park.
Councilmember Huizar thanked the Skate Park Coalition for
the nearly 10 years of work and dedication to making the Garvanza Skate
Park a reality.
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 | Bridges of the Los Angeles River Tour | Councilmember José Huizar joined Linda Dishman, executive director of the Los Angeles Conservancy, and the Friends of the Los Angeles River on a tour of the bridges of the Los Angeles River. In January, the Los Angeles City Council approved the designation of several Los Angeles River bridges as Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCMs), recognizing them as important to the history of our city. The Getty Center also hosted a panel and tour entitled Spanning History: Bridges of the Los Angeles River.
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 | Proposition 1B Funds to Improve 10 fwy | Councilmember José Huizar joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a news conference to announce $40 million in Proposition 1B funds that will be used to resurface the bus and high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on a three-mile stretch of the 10 freeway. This section of the freeway is a gateway into Los Angeles for westbound commuters and is among the most heavily traveled in Southern California.
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 | Cesar Chavez Walk | Councilmember José Huizar joined United Farm Workers President Arturo Rodriguez, Mayor Villaraigosa, and thousands of supporters at the 10th Annual Cesar Chavez Walk at El Pueblo. Organizers of the event called for a national holiday and day of service in honor of and to celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez.
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 | Pioneer Women of the Year | Councilmember José Huizar recognized Tammy Membreño with a special Council presentation for being selected as the Pioneer Woman of the Year award winner for Council District 14. Councilmember Huizar nominated Tammy for the award because of her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others and her dedication to social service. Tammy has been the director of Barrio Action in El Sereno since 1991.
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 | El Pueblo Blessing of the Animals | Councilmember José Huizar joined Cardinal Roger Mahoney and Mayor Villaraigosa in the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony at El Pueblo. This event dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when San Antonio of Abad was recognized as the Patron Saint of the animal kingdom. In those days, the people would take their animals to the Padre to receive a blessing and ask for fertility and health. The ceremony recognizes the tremendous services that animals provide to humans .
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 | Tennis Courts Reopening & Egg Hunt | Councilmember José Huizar hosted a community egg hunt to celebrate the grand reopening of the Yosemite Recreation Center tennis courts. For more than 20 years, thousands of Eagle Rock High School students, residents, and local youth have used the tennis courts, which have worn down over time. The three-month refurbishing project included leveling the old tennis courts, adding new poles, nets, and enhancing accessibility for the disabled.
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 | Evergreen Park Spring Festival and Egg H | Councilmember José Huizar joined more than 400 children and their family members as he hosted the first Evergreen Spring Festival and Egg Hunt in Boyle Heights. The family festival included a traditional egg hunt. Six lucky children who found a golden egg won a bicycle or skateboard as a grand prize. The event also featured community education booths and entertainment from the Roosevelt High School Mariachis.
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 | 40th Annv. of East LA Walk Outs March | Councilmember Huizar was joined by more than 4,000 people, former student leaders and elected officials for a march to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the East Los Angeles High School Walkouts.
On March 6-8, 1968, more than 20,000 high school students in the greater Los Angeles area walked out of their schools to demand a better education, an equal opportunity to take part in college prep courses, and the right to learn about Chicano culture. Thanks to the brave acts of these young men and women, students in Los Angeles have been able to reap the benefits of a better, more diverse educational system.
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 | Grand Reopening: Million Dollar Theater | Councilmember Huizar was joined by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, world famous Latino artists such as Angelica Maria, and thousands of fans to reopen the Million Dollar Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The Million Dollar Theater is the first to reopen its doors since Councilmember Huizar announced his vision for Brining Back Broadway.
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