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The City of Hawthorne proudly announced the successful adoption of a balanced budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with a surplus of $2.25 million and required cash balances increasing to nearly $27.5 million. Find more local government news at #PublicCEO bit.ly/46ooDgB
On October 5th, the City of Hawthorne hosted its’ 2nd Touch A Truck event at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center parking lot. There were many big trucks and vehicles that kids had a chance to get up close, touch them, sit on them and learn all about them. Fire truck, ambulance, bulldozers, police cars, a variety of vehicles for them to enjoy and get the #community out with their family on a beautiful Saturday morning. #touchatruck #hawthorne #collaboration #culture #community #cityofgoodneighbors
On October 3rd, Hawthorne welcomed another new business to the #community...I Love Acai! This new business, located at 12947 Hawthorne Boulevard offers a variety of healthy smoothies, acai bowls, empanadas and more! Pay them a visit and see what healthy options they have to offer! #hawthorne #grandopening #community #collaboration
The City of Hawthorne recently broke ground to begin construction on a new Senior Center! The new design includes: - A new lobby for improved access. - A covered community area covering approximately 2,900 square feet. - An extension to the existing floor space, also around 2,900 square feet, which will house a new dance/event room, a sewing/flex room, and ample storage. - Renovations to the existing building will enhance the multipurpose room, billiards room, administrative offices, computer lab, common spaces, restrooms, kitchen, and the addition of an elevator and staircase for better accessibility. - A second level will be introduced, featuring a new multipurpose room, pottery/art room, restrooms, conference room, offices, and an outdoor deck with seating and plants. - All renovations and additions will incorporate state-of-the-art equipment and materials, adhering to building codes and ADA compliance. #community #collaboration #culture #seniors
The City is seeking community input. Please take some time to share your thoughts on how to make Hawthorne roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers completing the surveys... ENGLISH: https://lnkd.in/g6vZUK3k SPANISH: https://lnkd.in/g2UrkZEM
A 9/11 Memorial Ceremony was held this morning at City Hall, to remember and pay tribute to all the men and women who lost their lives during the attacks. Never Forget 9/11, the day that changed all of our lives. #september11 #neverforget #hawthorne
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation partnered with the City of Hawthorne to bring two new baseball fields to Jim Thorpe Park. The Dodgers Dreamfields will support youth ages 5 to 12 and high school aged baseball with many upgrades including upgraded dugouts, enlarged fields, 2 scoreboards, new infield mix, sod and much more. The scope of work will be funded by the Kershaw Challenge, LA 84 and security benefits, and thanks to the partnership between the City of Hawthorne and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. The new state-of-the-art fields, being named Kershaw’s Challenge Fields will serve over 300 kids from Hawthorne and is expected to be completed by Winter 2025. BIG THANKS to the Dodgers Foundation, and special thank you to Clayton Kershaw for your time and coming to this special groundbreaking. #culture #community #collaboration #hawthorne #dodgers #ClaytonKershaw #baseball
Hot August Night Car Show was held on August 30th, and it was the perfect event to close out the month of August! Many cars were out on display, ranging from classics to newer models. Many families came together to admire the shiny vehicles, listen to music, play on the jumpers or get information from local vendors. Thanks to everyone that came out to the car show, hopefully we will have it again next year! #community #culture #collaboration #cars #carshow #classiccar
On August 22, 2024 the City of Hawthorne held their annual State of the City Address, this time at The Lab in Hawthorne! The event kicked off with a social hour with many dignitaries, including representation from surrounding cities. After social hour, the event started with special guest emcee, former HCTV reporter and former US Senate candidate Christina Pascucci getting the event started with a couple videos showcasing Hawthorne’s economic achievements, before eventually introducing Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas to end the event. To see the whole event in its entirely, click on the link below... https://lnkd.in/g4b9D-Qy
The Dodgers Dreamfields at Jim Thorpe Park…an amazing project for Hawthorne. Read more about it below…
Dodgers Dreamfields: A New Chapter at Jim Thorpe Park- The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is set to launch its latest Dodgers Dreamfields project at Jim Thorpe Park in Hawthorne. Dodgers Dreamfields are game-changers, revitalizing green spaces to help reenergize the community’s involvement in baseball and softball, while boosting the safety of local parks and providing a place where neighbors can gather, exercise, and play. Additionally, Dodgers Dreamfields are unique learning spaces that host education and health activities, meeting families in their neighborhoods. The project at Jim Thorpe represents a significant advancement in providing quality baseball and softball fields to communities that need them most. LADF in partnership with Lead Sponsors the City of Hawthorne and Kershaw’s Challenge along with sponsors LA84 Foundation and Security Benefit is investing $850,000 to refurbish two fields at Jim Thorpe Park. These fields, which will become the 64th and 65th Dodgers Dreamfields, will undergo extensive upgrades, including new fencing, customized signage, foul poles, dugouts, scoreboards, and infield renovations. These improvements are designed to enhance the playing experience and allow high school baseball games to be hosted at the park — offering a “major league” experience for youth in the surrounding area. This project is particularly noteworthy as it revitalizes 50% of the City of Hawthorne’s public baseball/softball fields, providing local youth with a place they can take pride in. Currently, Hawthorne has a Park Need score of 4 out of 5, meaning there are a low number of baseball fields per one thousand residents. With over 1.6 million youth and adults already benefiting from access to a Dodgers Dreamfield in their neighborhoods, this will extend that opportunity to even more families. To-date, the Dodgers had invested nearly $20 million, building 63 Dodgers Dreamfields (including 2 Universally Accessible fields) and have plans to complete an additional 15 fields to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Dodgers’ move to Los Angeles in 2033.
The City of Hawthorne celebrated the opening of the first Cannabis Retail in Hawthorne. The Artist Tree dispensary, lounge and art space welcomed City Officials and staff to their newest store located at 4756 W. Imperial Hwy. They are known throughout California for their friendly and knowledgeable services, offering over 600 products in a beautifully designed store. The Artist Tree comes to Hawthorne after 61% of the voters approved Measure CC in the November 2020 election authorizing a 5% tax on gross receipts of cannabis business.
