Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach and County Consumer Affairs Director Pastor Herrera, Jr. recently warned homeowners to be wary of solicitations from private companies offering to file property assessment reduction forms for a hefty fee to pay for a review by the Assessor’s Department for free."We are again receiving calls from homeowners who have been sent these deceptive mailers, many of which could be mistaken for government notices and mislead property owners into thinking they must pay at least $100 to apply for a review of their assessed value,” Auerbach said. “Because of the real estate market downturn, however, my office will begin reviewing nearly 500,000 residential properties for their 2009 assessed values.
Read the entire article at http://www.knabe.com/issues/goodgovernment.html
I have recieved a couple of these ads. They try to make it look official. Please warn your friends and neighbors, especially our senior citizens.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Jaycee Park Community Forum
Jaycee Park Area Community Forum February 24, 6:30 PM.
If you are from the area bounded by Towne, Mountain, the 10, and San Bernardino, join us for an initial meeting on Community Building and Crime Prevention. We will learn about risk and protective factors for our youth and families. We will be asking each other, "If you could wave a magic wand and change or see one thing happen in your neighborhood, what would it be?" We'll do a process to prioritize those things and begin to develop an action plan.
Also have an opportunity to learn about the new online community resource site at http://www.pomonafamilyresources.org/, the opening of the Community Resource Centers, the Strengthening Families and Across Ages programs being offered across Pomona, Community Parks and Recreation programs available, how to contact various city departments with questions and concerns, and the Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan.
If you live in that area, please call 909.620.0626 to register or email rdebruyne@msn.com.
For others, please help spread the word and watch for similar Community Forums in your neighborhood. If you would like to host a Forum, please contact me at the number or email above.
If you are from the area bounded by Towne, Mountain, the 10, and San Bernardino, join us for an initial meeting on Community Building and Crime Prevention. We will learn about risk and protective factors for our youth and families. We will be asking each other, "If you could wave a magic wand and change or see one thing happen in your neighborhood, what would it be?" We'll do a process to prioritize those things and begin to develop an action plan.
Also have an opportunity to learn about the new online community resource site at http://www.pomonafamilyresources.org/, the opening of the Community Resource Centers, the Strengthening Families and Across Ages programs being offered across Pomona, Community Parks and Recreation programs available, how to contact various city departments with questions and concerns, and the Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan.
If you live in that area, please call 909.620.0626 to register or email rdebruyne@msn.com.
For others, please help spread the word and watch for similar Community Forums in your neighborhood. If you would like to host a Forum, please contact me at the number or email above.
Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup
Dispose of household hazardous waste and e-waste the right way on Saturday, February 21, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, click the link below or paste it into your browser for information and a map. http://www.lacsd.org/info/hhw_e_waste/city_of_diamond_bar___02_21_09.asp
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Reminder: SARA Meeting Tuesday at 7PM
The Pomona PD will host its monthly meeting for Neighborhood Watch organizers and participants this Tuesday at 7PM in Council Chambers. Holler out if you are interested in getting together for an informal meet-and-greet at dba after the main event. See you there!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Homicides in the New Year
I'd like to give a note of thanks to the bloggers over at M-M-M-My Pomona for the regular column (and map) about homicides in the Inland Empire. Check it out. The data don't back up Pomona's bad rap. Grrrr....
Monday, February 2, 2009
Pomona Beautification Day
Save the Date: This year's Pomona Beautification Day is Saturday, May 9. The work part of the day (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will be followed by a free BBQ at the Fairplex for participants (12:00-3:00 PM). Wristbands for the BBQ will be distributed at registration sites the morning of the event. Food will be served 12:30-2:30 PM. Many thanks to Jim Henwood, Scott Kelly, and all the folks at the Fairplex for underwriting and hosting this event.
We are hoping to get every Neighborhood Watch Group to participate and be registration sites. Groups are encouraged to select their own worksites. In the past groups have cleaned streets, alleys, and vacant lots. One group created a community garden at a local school. Another idea might be to help a senior citizen in your neighborhoods spruce up their house or yard.
We are also looking for local entertainment for the afternoon, especially young people.
For futher information or to register your group email: rdebruyne@msn.com (Lincoln Ave. Neighborhood Watch/North Pomona Weed and Seed/South Pomona Weed and Seed/Active Community Engagement Subcommittee of the Youth and Family Master Plan).
Other participants include: Pomona Chamber of Commerce, Fairplex, Pomona Valley Boys and Girls Club, Pomona YMCA, Hands On Inland Empire, the City of Pomona, Pomona Unified School District, Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan Community Board
We are hoping to get every Neighborhood Watch Group to participate and be registration sites. Groups are encouraged to select their own worksites. In the past groups have cleaned streets, alleys, and vacant lots. One group created a community garden at a local school. Another idea might be to help a senior citizen in your neighborhoods spruce up their house or yard.
We are also looking for local entertainment for the afternoon, especially young people.
For futher information or to register your group email: rdebruyne@msn.com (Lincoln Ave. Neighborhood Watch/North Pomona Weed and Seed/South Pomona Weed and Seed/Active Community Engagement Subcommittee of the Youth and Family Master Plan).
Other participants include: Pomona Chamber of Commerce, Fairplex, Pomona Valley Boys and Girls Club, Pomona YMCA, Hands On Inland Empire, the City of Pomona, Pomona Unified School District, Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan Community Board
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Communication among NW groups?
Reader Ed recently asked how much intercommunication occurs among the various NW groups in Pomona. I, too, would be curious to know the answer to this question.
How connected is your NW group to others in the area? How connected would you like to be? What information might other groups have that you would find interesting and/or relevant? What are the pros and cons of knowing and being known?
Especially during its first year, our NW group benefited a great deal from the support and "know how" of members from a group north of Holt/west of Towne (a shout out to Pomona Joe et al). And, I met lots of really engaged and knowledgeable people at last month's SARA meeting -- people with whom I'd love to trade ideas, success stories, frustrations, etc.
In a nutshell, I know our group would benefit from more communication with other groups.
How connected is your NW group to others in the area? How connected would you like to be? What information might other groups have that you would find interesting and/or relevant? What are the pros and cons of knowing and being known?
Especially during its first year, our NW group benefited a great deal from the support and "know how" of members from a group north of Holt/west of Towne (a shout out to Pomona Joe et al). And, I met lots of really engaged and knowledgeable people at last month's SARA meeting -- people with whom I'd love to trade ideas, success stories, frustrations, etc.
In a nutshell, I know our group would benefit from more communication with other groups.
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