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Concerts in the Park begin again on Mondays and Thursdays at the Central Park and Parnell Park. The Concerts in the Park program is co-sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission through the City of Whittier Community Services Department.
The Community Services Department can be reached at (562) 464-3430 or click on the envelope to e-mail. 
Click here to view the Concerts in the Park calendar page. |
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| United
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The
U.S. Census will be conducting their decadal population
count to determine the number of people residing
in the United States. It is essential that a complete
count is obtained as important political, social
and economic decisions will be made off this data.
For more information and to ensure you will be included
in the upcoming census, please click
here.
Flyers:
Filipino
Russian
Spanish |
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Summer 2010 Recreation Class Schedule
Now Available!
Summer Registration began June 7, 2010 |
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Click
here to view or download the Spring 2010 Class
Brochure. Classes include programs in Theraputic Recreation,
Sports, Social Services, Youth Services and Senior
Services. Acrobat
Reader is required to view/print the Brochure
and Cultural Arts Event Schedule. |
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| Street Number Painting Organizations |
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The Whittier City Council approved three organizations to paint street numbers on curbs and in alleys. These organizations are allowed to request donations up to $15 for each address:
- East of Colima Rd area: Canning Hunger (888) 354-3663
- West of Colima Rd, south of Mar Vista St: Care for the Children (888) 227-3801
- West of Colima Rd, north of Mar Vista St: California Numbering Service (562) 565-5618
The City does not pay for these services. They are compensated by voluntary donations from the residents. Please contact the Public Works Department at (562) 464-3510 if you would like additional information. |
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| Hollywood
Bowl 2010 |
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Tickets are still available for this year’s Whittier Nights at the Hollywood Bowl, which will feature two concerts. The first concert, Saturday, July 10, will be “The Beatles” with special guests Pattie Austin, Joe Jackson, Rob Laufer, Betty LaVette and Brian Stokes Mitchell. The second concert, Saturday, September 10, will be “Pink Martini” with FIREWORKS! Buses leave from City Hall, 13230 Penn Street, promptly at 6:30 pm. The concert will begin at 8:30 pm.
Three ticket prices are available this summer. Tickets for Section F are $57, Section M are $53 and Section L are $47. Ticket prices include the cost of transportation and parking. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, May 24 for “The Beatles” and Friday, July 16 for “Pink Martini”. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Community Center at 562-464-3430. |
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| Tax
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The City Council increased the Utility User Tax exemption income limit to $26,550 last year. This exemption will save qualified residents 5% on utility bills.
Qualifications are as follows:
- Total 2009 household income of $26,550 or less
- Resident of the City of Whittier
- Utilities in your name
For more information, call (562) 464-3322, visit City Hall or click here for an application. |
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| Earthquake Preparedness |
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Click
here for tips on earthquake preparedness in English. Click
here for Spanish. |
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| Emergency
Preparedness Classes |
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The City of Whittier and Whittier Police Department, assisted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, offers a free program to assist Whittier residents and neighborhoods in preparing for emergencies. The A.L.E.R.T. (Area Leaders Emergency Response Training) Program’s emphasis is on neighborhood preparedness and teamwork. The topics covered include: Home and Neighborhood Preparedness
- Neighborhood Self-reliance and Security
- Fire Prevention and Safety (includes a hands-on fire extinguisher exercise)
- Utilities Management
- Damage Assessment
- Building Permits and Terms Used
The program is FREE and all residents are welcome. Whittier residents are urged to come with their neighbors. Participants receive information booklets, checklists, and other helpful handouts. Graduates are eligible for a free First Aid Class to be offered by the American Red Cross. For more information, or to find out when the next classes will be held, call (562) 464-3390.
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| Help
the City honor your family member serving in the military
- Blue Star Program |
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The City Council implemented a Blue Star Program to honor City of Whittier residents currently serving in the military. The Blue Star Program originated during World War I with families displaying a flag in the front window of their homes indicating that a child was serving in the military. The program continues today to honor those serving in the armed forces. City residents with members of their immediate family serving may complete an application to receive a Blue Star Service kit including Blue Star Service Flag, lapel pin and window decal from the City for each immediate family member currently serving in the military. Information on those family members serving would appear on the City's website for public viewing and will be put on display in the City Hall lobby for one week leading up to the 4th of July holiday. Please click here to download the application. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3360. Click here to view recipients list. |
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| Trash and Water Service |
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Reminder!
Please call Consolidated Disposal Service at (562) 347-2100 to have damaged or broken blue and green recycling containers replaced. Please call your refuse hauler to have damaged or broken black trash containers replaced. |
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| Disaster Communications Service (DCS Amateur Radio Operators) |
The City is always looking for amateur radio operators that are interested in participating with the Disaster Communications Service (DCS). DCS volunteers use their amateur radio skills to assist the City of Whittier, the Whittier school districts, both Whittier hospitals, and nearby cities in the event of a disaster.
Interested in volunteering? Please contact the City's Emergency Preparedness Program for information: (562) 464-3390 |
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| Tips for Living with Coyotes |
| Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority Ecologist, Dan Cooper, has provided some tips on Living with Coyotes. Click here for more information. |
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| You can help make a difference |
| Make energy-efficiency a priority at home and work. By participating in The Gas Company’s rebate, incentive and training programs you can save energy, save money and help the environment. Visit The Gas Company online today at: http://www.socalgas.com/energyefficiency/ |
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| What cable company serves Whittier and what are the service parameters? |
Cable services are provided by Charter Communications. Charter Communications must provide customers with:
- Response to service outages within 24 hours
- 2-hour or 4-hour service windows
- 90% of all customer calls connected to a live operator within 30 seconds.
Please call the City at (562) 698-2131 if Charter does not meet these standards.
Verizon FIOS is being offered in certain parts of the City. As the fiber optics are being installed in different parts of Whittier, it will eventually cover the entire city. For more information or to reach customer service, please call 1-888-553-1555 or visit their website at www.verizon.com/fiostv |
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| Property Tax Internet Portal Opens |
| Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach has announced the establishment of a multi-jurisdictional Los Angeles Property Tax Website to provide one-stop internet answers to basic questions about assessment, taxation and appeals matters. The new website can be accessed at http://www.lacountypropertytax.com. |
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| City Charter and Municipal Code |
| City Charter and Municipal Code are available on line. Click here to search. |
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| Abandoned Shopping Cart |
| To report abandoned shopping carts in the City of Whittier, call 800-252-4613, California Shopping Cart Retrieval Group, and give the location of the cart and the name of the store that the cart is from. |
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| Attention Landlords and Property Managers |
| Information on crime statistics at or around your property is available at the Whittier Police Department. For more information, please call the Problem-Oriented Policing Sargeant at 945-8200 extension 299. |
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| Do You Know Who to Call? |
Our City staff and volunteers are available to provide information on a variety of services and resources in the Whittier Community. If you have questions on:
- City Services
- Legal Assistance
- State & Federal Services
- Health Services
- Housing
- Transportation
- Local Organizations
- Social Services
Call the City of Whittier Information & Referral Office Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (562)464-3368. |
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| Graffiti Abatement Program |
To report graffiti in the City of Whittier please call the Public Works Department at the City Yard, 464-3540 or City Hall, 464-3340. You can also e-mail your request by clicking here. Be prepared give the specific location of the graffiti, whether it is on public or private property and as much as possible, describe the graffiti.
Click here for more information. |
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| Passports at the Whittier Public Library |
Get your new or renewed passport at the Whittier Public Library! The Whittier Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility of the U.S. Department of State. Located at in the Main Library at 7344 S. Washington Avenue, the office is open Weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Evenings Monday through Wednesday 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays (by appointment only) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Expert assistance and free informational brochures in a comfortable private office all in a great Whittier location. Click here for more information or call (562)464-4450.
The passport fee for age 16 and over is $75 plus an execution fee of $25. The fee for an applicant that is 15 or younger is$60. |
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| Street Sweeping Service |
| The City of Whittier provides its residents with street sweeping service as an effort to beautify and enhance the aesthetics of our 200-mile City street system. To deliver effective street sweeping services on your street, the City has developed a procedure for you to establish a “NO PARKING ” zone on street sweeping days. The goal of the Citizen Initiative Street Sweeping Program is to service you by maintaining a healthy, safe and clean environment for our community. For more information on the Street Sweeping Initiative program, please click here. |
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| Greenway Trail |
| Whittier has developed the Greenway Trail, a five-mile bicycle / pedestrian trail which replaced an abandoned railroad right-of-way. Click here for more information about the Greenway Trail. |
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| City Seeking Donations for Surface Transportation Museum |
| The City of Whittier is seeking donations of memorabilia for the proposed Surface Transportation Museum at the newly restored Whittier Historic Depot, 7333 Greenleaf Ave. Call 698-2131 for more information. |
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| 2000 Census Profile Data |
| See the latest Census 2000 profile data for the City of Whittier, click here. |
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