BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY
School is back in session the week of August 12 for the Paramount Unified School District. The City encourages everyone to take extra precautions for our students when driving around town. To ensure the safety of our students, the Sheriff's Department will be implementing a Back-to-School traffic enforcement campaign.
Citations will be issued for the following violations, with associated fines:
$238
$238
$162
Ignoring pedestrians in a crosswalk, getting too close to them, or driving by too fast
Not stopping for a crossing guard while raising their stop sign
Operating a vehicle while holding a cellphone (even if it’s not to your ear)
$238
$232
$53
Slowing down or stopping in the roadway and affecting another car’s movement
Stopping at a red curb to unload or load passengers
Double parking or blocking driveways
Please remain vigilant and watch for children near schools, at bus stops, on sidewalks, and in streets and school parking lots. By adhering to these safety guidelines, we can work together to create a safer environment for everyone in our school zones.
SAFE WALKING CLASS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
TWO CLASSES 9 TO 10 A.M. 10 TO 11 A.M.
Join your friendly Paramount Sheriff's Deputies on a walking lesson from the Paramount Sheriff’s Station to Lincoln Elementary School. Students will learn about important street safety rules and walking tips to prepare them for the school year. There will be two classes held on August 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Sheriff’s Station, 15001 Paramount Blvd. For more information, please call (562) 220-2002.
CONGRATS 2024 PEP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
ANDREW BELLOSO Columbia University Film
MYKA JULIANA BIALA UCLA Microbiology
The Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) awards annual college scholarships to local students attending a two- or four-year college or technical school, made possible by generous donations from local businesses and individuals in our community.
The amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000. Selection of the recipients is based on academics, an essay, outside activities, future goals, and economic need.
This year, there were 59 scholarships totaling $196,000. Since 2004, PEP has given 596 college scholarships worth nearly $1.8 million dollars to local students.
Scan the QR code to learn more about the PEP program.
MELISSA CARDENAS UCLA English
DANIEL CAZUN UCLA Computer Science
JULIE CLARO
UC Santa Cruz English
IZEL DOMINGUEZ
Long Beach City College Graphic Design & Film
ESMERALDA FIGUEROA UCLA Education
OSWALDO FLETES
UC Irvine Chemical Engineering
TASHIMA GARCIA Mount Saint Mary’s Psychology
JACQUELINE GONZALEZ UCLA Chemical Engineering
AYLIN MENDOZA HERRERA UC Irvine Business Administration
ANGEL HERNANDEZ
UC San Diego Biomedical Science
ANGEL JIMENEZ
UC Irvine Computer Science
JEREMIAH JOHNSON Fullerton College Engineering
RENNELLE LALOGAFAU Cerritos College Cosmetology & Accounting
SEBASTIAN LEON
UCLA Civil Engineering
LESLIE ORNELAS Cerritos College Nursing
ISABELLA OSEGUERA UC Irvine Education
ISABELL PADILLA USC Communications
ANDREA PEREZ
UC Santa Barbara Molecular Biology & Spanish
ITZEL GARCIA PICASSO UC Irvine Biology
JADYNE PONCE
Long Beach City College Nursing
JUAN ALVAREZ Whittier College Computer Science
EVELYN LEOS Chapman University Political Science
GABRIELLA LIMON UC Davis Environmental Studies
ISANGELA LOPEZ UCLA Biology
ZACHARY RAMOS
UC Irvine Electrical Engineering
LOVIEANNA RAMIREZ Cypress College Nursing
AMBER RODRIGUEZ
UC Santa Barbara Ecology
CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ Cabrillo College Mathematics
MARLEN LEYVA ARELLANO
UC Irvine Aerospace Engineering
KARLA AVILA
Loyola Marymount University Political Science
AZAIRAH BANDERAS
UC Berkeley Landscape Architecture
GERALDO BARAJAS Ceoastline College Petroleum Engineering
CHRISTIAN GUERRA Cerritos College Business Administration & Business Accounting
DISLEIRY HERNANDEZ GUTIERREZ UCLA Engineering
MARLEN HERNANDEZ GUTIERREZ UCLA Aerospace Engineering
MONICA GUZMAN
UC Irvine English
ALEXIS HAY
UC San Diego Undecided
EVELYN OSORIO MARTIN UCLA Molecular Biology
EDGAR MERIDA Cerritos College Criminal Justice
ISABELLA MIRANDA UC Irvine Sociology
SARAI NOVOA
UC Irvine Public Administration
HENESSY OCHOA Chapman University Communications
MELANIE OCHOA UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering
DAVID VARGAS SOLORZANO
UC San Diego Computer Science
LISBETH SORIA UC Irvine Biology
AMBER TREVINO University of San Francisco Psychology
YSABELLA YEPEZ
UCLA Economics
Your generous donations allow college dreams to come true for our Paramount students!
PARKS MASTER PLAN
Marukan Vinegar
$11,100 $25,000
Paramount Unified School District
$9,185
Jackson Middle School
$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Air Products
$10,000
Weber Metals
$5,000
National Christian Foundation
$2,500 - $3,000
Familia Gonzalez Reynoso Foundation Jayone Foods
Mujeres Unidas Sirviendo Activamente Willdan Group
$1,000 - $2,000
Charles & Margaret Garcia
Charles Lyons
Downey Federal Credit Union
Zamboni Inc. Emmanuel Reformed Church Para Latino Medical Center Inc. The Hofmeyer Revocable Living Trust Wayfront Technology Inc.
$500 and Below
American Online
Giving Foundation
Carlos Gonzalez Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Dr. Max B. Martinez
Fidelity Charitable Schwab Charitable
Over the past year, the Paramount Community Services Department has been crafting the City’s first-ever Parks Master Plan. This plan will guide the development and investment in City parks, facilities, and open spaces for the next ten years, ensuring healthy lifestyles, community livability, park safety, and overall quality of life in Paramount. Find the draft plan here: www.paramountcity.com/recreation.
The City is accepting public feedback about the draft plan now through August 9. Share your thoughts by emailing us at: recreationonline@paramountcity.com.
MAKING SOLAR POSSIBLE IN PARAMOUNT
Are you interested in adding solar panels to your home but worried about the condition of your roof? GRID Alternatives provides FREE home solar services for low-to-moderate-income homeowners living in detached single-family homes.
STEP 1:
Get pre-qualified for Grid Alternatives at energyforallprogram.org/news
In addition, the City offers rebates of up to $15,000 for necessary roof repairs to support your new solar panels. If you meet the income requirements, these rebates are available to you; however, funds are limited, so don’t wait – apply today! For more information, call (562) 220-2036.
STEP 2:
Apply for a roof rebate through the City Planning Department. Visit City Hall (16400 Colorado Ave.) or email planning@paramountcity.com
STREET SWEEPING UPDATE
Starting August 1, the City of Paramount will transition street sweeping to Athens Services. Residents can expect the continuation of reliable and efficient service. Most street sweeping schedules will remain unchanged, ensuring our streets stay clean and well-maintained. Neighborhoods with schedule changes have been notified. A grace period for enforcement in those neighborhoods will be provided. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at (562) 220-2020.
Peggy Lemons
Annette C. Delgadillo VICE MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS
Isabel Aguayo
Brenda Olmos MAYOR
Vilma Cuellar Stallings
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