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The announcement said applicants can start the process in Room 5 at Norwalk City Hall or download an application from the city's website. \"Be sure to submit and fill out required forms and pay the license fee. If you need more assistance, City staff will guide you through the process,\" the city said. The communication also listed an email contact as provided in the announcement: \"businesslicensennorwalkca dot gov.\"

The city encouraged new businesses to use local resources and staff assistance to complete registration and permitting requirements before opening.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Norwalk News: February 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The city outlined steps for prospective business owners: register a DBA with the county, get a seller’s permit from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and apply for a city business license at City Hall or online.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6659358,"Norwalk highlights compost distribution, e‑waste collection and organics recycling rules",447,405000,852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519&start=405&end=852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519/thumbnail_405000.jpg","/articles/6659358/Norwalk-highlights-compost-distribution-ewaste-collection-and-organics-recycling-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659358-291163161f96ab900761ae63e0d2c213/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552999&Signature=G7LW8VLrIHj3GB~-620Fto832oxXT2~3j667jRbvq~eZGYz7AXLadatqzbizgF-qRs9idjqFQunTYpfQeWKH3Dnb4-snWSTRO3fdTgLCqe93cgZn6v0VozQtabIuX-4~m-kgL1kSYEulb2LPcgoxjcLh~eoOjRWyCNQ3jSO-jq4eCRK0E1TrXW0G7BrAkgnGHdweDyWgGb1eY7PU37-NntXFHv8WDMyT9hbH~NT0tPQZvQhqtRRXZxGJgftsf9lMgC9hujZBClfoXWWNr9nz8BdMAjvUmM600HefXbPFKKLEK-8iZ3W3oVDioZFbw-FiZjxDiYpBWr~FZ9pdGqhQKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwalk officials summarized recent sustainability work, saying the city distributed 20 tons of compost to residents, collected 40,000 pounds of electronic waste and 20,000 pounds of paper at biannual events, and promoted education and discounted rain barrels in partnership with local water agencies.

\"For over a decade, Norwalk has proudly held the title of Tree City USA,\" the announcement said, describing compost distribution, recycling booths at summer concerts and neighborhood cleanups as part of ongoing environmental stewardship.

The city also discussed California’s organics rules. The announcement referred to Senate Bill 1383 and said the law aims to reduce organic waste and that \"effective January 1, all residents and businesses will be required to recycle organic waste.\" The city described upcoming changes to curbside containers and said green containers will accept green waste and additional organic materials such as food scraps and certified compostable paper items.

City staff noted neighborhood cleanups, recycling education at events and a rain-barrel discount program as steps intended to reduce landfill methane and conserve water. Officials urged residents to adopt new sorting practices when the service changes take effect.","City communications said Norwalk distributed 20 tons of compost, collected 40,000 pounds of e‑waste and 20,000 pounds of paper during biannual events, and reminded residents that California’s organic-waste law requires new recycling measures beginning Jan. 1.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6659363,"Norwalk Senior Center outlines services, recent events and activities",931,201000,1132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519&start=201&end=1132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519/thumbnail_201000.jpg","/articles/6659363/Norwalk-Senior-Center-outlines-services-recent-events-and-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659363-dc38034e311886706fb742e18d46d2f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552999&Signature=hIg5afUErDw-de4YM~SD6PPLKdXmWnPd3CTpiAhH-2MYCPfqPrsMcz6E9KAP~qj3I--rQevkr39u1Hloy0mrzavGt7xJj-e9AAMmY77s7~xja0gfOOjLhgeb0JmCHs1ahgtfxMmioOZyujO-AQlISNlhAk~lJnKxGqEPn4dtDzqVgTwPIS-AE1nhGN7atr~D8Obe-IMpcJ6UauNgbO2CD78wiKC-583aSXanVMSoQihiX8U3Zn2wZCcWqUsRVgpRcLLgpZPQ-kNuC6DpVo9l3yJtzCnVxoPoBCudz0dlW~uT7JMfvMd1M~YIue95w3hEbo0onzjrW55RutmjEek6bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwalk Senior Center is a free drop-in center for adults 50 and older that provides recreation, on-site caseworkers and a senior nutrition program, the city said.

\"The Norwalk Senior Center is a free drop in center for older adults 50 years of age and better. Our center provides a safe place to visit with friends, take a class, stay fit, and more,\" the city said. The announcement said the center has four caseworkers on-site and offers a senior nutrition program.

A long-time attendee, Rachel Contreras, spoke about the center’s role in her life: \"Hello. My name is Rachel Contreras, and I've been coming here 7 years, and I enjoy coming here. The food is very good. Everybody here is very friendly. I'll continue to come here.\" City communications also listed recent activities and dates: a Lunar New Year \"Keeping It Crafty\" workshop on Jan. 21; a Norwalk Lions Club food distribution on Jan. 25; a billiards tournament on Jan. 28; and multiple February craft and social events including a sweethearts mixer.

City staff thanked volunteers and partners that support senior programs and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming activities.","The city described the Norwalk Senior Center’s offerings for older adults, highlighted staff and caseworker support, and recapped recent events including Lunar New Year and monthly tournaments.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6659368,"Norwalk describes HOPE team outreach, says 2,278 contacts in 2024",509,276000,785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519&start=276&end=785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2471664-9304c727109ea361758c0731a59c6519/thumbnail_276000.jpg","/articles/6659368/Norwalk-describes-HOPE-team-outreach-says-2278-contacts-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659368-7e169d062edb07c8c17cb2248a221fa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775552999&Signature=Lsjo-pHpbIC07YVyVBDiTkEQ06M69ortLWpRZ8p1KPIseKbVmEUP6ReudQ-RV9Dylwl2N9ib6xv4OnjzfhdnmkaumAWmA3Hec7MzVT3IZaptJAZncNi3m7vsOMK5EyUYF6u6MVvtXBiuMfeuT-sN3YODIPNFfXOsbJ~R0I5h49PUjgXNH~ECm6bTJ1Gz1AhZiLuL3VNbjt3PjiXrzyAWySHwlz7hB85ybzLM5ixvzcjGtF9SL7q8YtXZr9n5ryN6NN4JAEsujkflQw~VztHs2bRRjVKCH6Z7lRC~amLdIjiCaMIguULQ8n2RUdlFdIKwTXk-5nXlglIZeT3OnuGstg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwalk public safety officials outlined the HOPE team’s outreach work to people experiencing homelessness, saying the unit made 2,278 contacts in 2024 and connected 341 individuals to services, the city said.

The city said the HOPE team performs street outreach, refers people to social services and conducts community cleanups. \"On the HOPE team, we offer resources to individuals experiencing homelessness. We do the outreach, so we'll go out there and contact them out on the streets or wherever they're at in their vehicles,\" Policy Officer Jose Loera said.

Sergeant Jordan Warren also described the team’s role in community engagement. \"I'm Sergeant Jordan Warren. I've been with the HOPE team for 3 years now,\" she said. Miguel Ochoa, a social worker I for the city, said caseworkers aim to improve residents’ quality of life: \"As a caseworker for the city, what our main duty is to improve the quality of life for our residents.\" The city added that the HOPE team completed 852 cleanup operations in 2024 and disposes of unclaimed property through the city's trash service provider.

City statistics included additional public-safety outreach: the city said the HOPE team referred 141 people for social services in 2024 and that quadrant policing and neighborhood-watch work led to contacts with more than 1,100 residents and businesses.

If someone needs help or knows someone who does, the announcement listed the Norwalk Public Safety Department phone number: (562) 929-5732.

The city presentation framed HOPE as part of broader efforts to connect people to shelter, rehabilitation and social services while maintaining neighborhood cleanliness and safety.","City communications detailed the Public Safety Department’s HOPE team outreach to people experiencing homelessness, reporting 2,278 contacts in 2024 and 341 connections to services, and reminded residents how to request assistance.","actionData","errors"]

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