The Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Department has issued its first Summer Youth Clinics videos. The Basketball Fundamentals are given to you by Coach Gerry: Basketball Fundamentals Swoosh 101 Basketball Fundamentals – The “Triple Threat Stance” Swoosh 101 Basketball Fundamentals – Defensive Fundamentals Swoosh 101 Basketball Fundamentals – Dribbling Swoosh 101 Basketball Fundamentals – Bounce Passes […]

July 24, 2020 Honorable Steven Bradford California State Senator, District 35 State Capitol, Room 2059 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Bradford, As both a Hawthorne resident and City Councilmember, I am writing you to express my strong support for SB1410, your COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program legislation that will bring relief to both California renters […]

On Friday, July 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued mandates pertaining to the reopening of schools in the fall. Because Los Angeles County is on the state COVID-19 watch-list, schools within LA County will not be allowed to open for in-person instruction. Here are the start-of-school dates for districts serving Hawthorne: Hawthorne School District | […]

WHAT: Councilmember Haidar Awad will host Dr. Helen Morgan, Superintendent of the Hawthorne School District to discuss back-to-school plans in Hawthorne and Esmeralda Xochitl Flores, Census Program Specialist with the Los Angeles County Office of Education to discuss the U.S. Census. Questions will be taken live or can be sent in advance to HaidarAwad@haidarhawthorne.com Immediately […]

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2020 Contact: Chris Robles, (213) 915-4688  Email: Chris@HaidarHawthorne.com HAWTHORNE, California — Beginning this week, Councilmember Haidar Awad has arranged special hours to accommodate up to 40 Hawthorne residents for COVID-19 testing. After obtaining a “patient ID number” and a “Hawthorne Testing Center Walk-in Pass,” a resident can walk-in between […]

The Hawthorne Parks and Recreation Department has issued its first Summer Youth Clinics videos. The Baseball Fundamentals are given to you by Coach Posey Batter-Up 101 Baseball Fundamentals- The Proper Way to Warm Up Batter-Up 101 Baseball Fundamentals – Catching Drills Batter-Up 101 Baseball Fundamentals – The Proper Way to Throw a Baseball Batter-Up 101 […]

Due to the COVID-19 resurgence and updated Orders from Los Angeles County, Hawthorne’s recreational facilities have an altered reopening plan. The city will monitor conditions on a daily basis and assess if and when a city facility may reopen. Please refer to the chart below for specific facilities. Updated rec_news-Reopening+Plan+COVID19-Updated

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Chris Robles, (213) 915-4688  Email: Chris@HaidarHawthorne.com Hawthorne City Council Member Haidar Awad’s Statement Regarding The Murder of George Floyd and The Resulting Protests The death of George Floyd was at once brutal and criminal. The offensive symbolism of a white man with his knee on the throat of an African American man has […]

Everyone deserves dignity, respect, protection under the law, and basic human rights. Our LGBTQ citizens fought hard and long for these “inalienable rights” and this June 2020 I stand with them on the 50th Anniversary of the first Pride marches. Much has progressed in 50 years, but so much more is left to accomplish. “50 […]

Can low emission electric ve­hicles meet or exceed the per­formance needs of police patrol cars? Answering that question was the pur­pose of Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor’s test drive event held on October 17, 2019 but it wasn’t all technical—for many, it was a rollercoaster-ride expe­rience.

Amid much anticipation, the world’s first working-concept trans­portation tunnel debuted in Hawthorne this past December with dig­nitaries in attendance, not just from California, but the world.

Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history.

Our city, faith-based community, local businesses and government institutions are all helping to bring relief to those affected by this COVID-19 shutdown.

The first-ever California Great Santa Stroll was held on Saturday, December 14. Local leaders and citizens of South Bay will gath­er in an effort to raise money for Mychal’s Learning Place.

A first-of-its-kind project focused on preventing veteran family homelessness is coming to Hawthorne.

Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor proudly recognized the 2019 Awad Family Foundation Scholars at a Hawthorne City Council meeting.

In the Summer of 2015, the City of Hawthorne faced a financial crisis due to fraudulent and unethical behavior of the previous City Manager.  “Fake revenue” was used to artificially balance the city’s 2014-2015 budget.

Since 2004, the Donate Life Rose Pa-rade float has inspired people across the country and around the world to save and heal lives with the powerful message of organ, eye and tissue donation—transforming our communities through caring and generosity.

Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor and the city council sadly said goodbye to Colonel Neil Gafney, long time resident of Hawthorne at the December 10, 2019 meeting.

Violent crime in Hawthorne is down nearly 17 percent overall reported Haw­thorne Police Chief Michael Ishii. From 2018 to 2019, Property crime de­creased 35% and Residential Burglaries (home break-ins) went down 30%.

During a special presentation, Hawthorne Police Chief Mike Ishii revealed his depart­ment’s new community policing initiative at the January 28th city council meeting.

Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor and the Hawthorne city council held a special meeting on Sunday, March 15, 2020, to declare a local emergency. This proactive declaration under California Law allows the city...

To stem the increase of the coronavirus outbreak, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 effective March 19, 2020.

As we go to press, the Governor of California has issued a Statewide order for everyone to "stay at home except for essential needs" along with Los Angeles County's "safe at home order."

After extensive discussions with the County of Los Angeles and State of California requesting a testing center for Hawthorne residents, Hawthorne Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor announced today that he has successfully secured the use of Hawthorne’s Betty Ainsworth Sports Center as a COVID-19 walk-in testing center opening on May 6, 2020.

Now in its 6th year, the annual Turkey Giveaway at Hawthorne Auto Square is helping more families than ever. "The holidays are a time to reflect on being thankful for what we have and to lend a hand to those in need," said Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor.

The Anti-Bullying Art Contest winners were recognized on November 13, 2019 in the City Council Chambers. All students in the Hawthorne High School District from grades 6th through 12th were invited to enter the contest.

When he ran for city council in 2015, Councilmember Haidar Awad, Candidate for Mayor proposed accessing a fee on vacant, dilapidated property left unkept by absent property owners. "I made a commitment to residents that I would bring this tool to our city and I'm proud to say I kept my promise," said Councilmember Awad.

Known as the "neighborhood YMCA" the Fifita family has called Hawthorne home for over 17 years. And on September 12, 2019, they were pleasantly surprised by over 200 family, friends and local volunteers as the HGTV Extreme Makeover Home Edition truck rolled up to their home.

Urth Caffe moved its baking, cooking, catering and coffee roasting facility from Downtown Los Angeles to its South Bay Commissary & Cafe in Hawthorne. This site will not only centralize operations, but also ooffer a sprawling cafe with an epic South bay outdoor patio for dining.

Serving the South Bay since 1974, Richstone continues to be one of the most progressive centers for trauma-focused treatment and the prevention of child abuse in Los Angeles County. They are the first Southern California recipient of a Blue-Ribbon Affiliate designation...

In commemoration of Martin Luther King’s 90th birthday, Councilmember Haidar Awad joined California State Assembly member Autumn Burke on her entry in this year’s Kingdom Parade, the world’s largest skateboard. Also “onboard” were El Camino Board Trustee Nilo Michelin, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Inglewood Councilmember Alex Padilla and Gardena Councilmember Mark Henderson. “Assembly member Burke’s […]

City Councilmember Nilo Michelin overwhelmingly won a seat on the El Camino Community College Board of Trustees this past November and had to vacate his Hawthorne City Council seat. “I love my job being a teacher, helping students prepare for college,” said new El Camino Trustee Nilo Michelin who is a history teacher at the […]

Chief Michael Ishii was unanimously appointed as Hawthorne’s new Police Chief at the January 22, 2019 city council meeting. Chief Ishii’s permanent appointment comes after serving 3 months as Interim Chief. He succeeds Chief Robert Fager who served as the Police Chief from 2010 to 2018. With a complement of over 160 employees, Chief Ishii […]

After 28 years of service to the City of Hawthorne, Chief of Police Robert Fager retired on Friday, October 26, 2018. Chief Fager was appointed as Hawthorne Police Department’s Chief in December of 2010 after serving as Interim Chief starting in May of that year. Over the following eight years, Chief Fager directed and oversaw […]

An active time in society these days, and no different in our law enforcement profession. Fortunately, our Agency values and the program endeavors our skilled staff has pioneered over the last several years are now firmly rooted and making the difference. Public Safety is, and will always remain, our primary mission. Hawthorne citizens can take great comfort in the annual trainings, developments, and equipment acquisitions we employ, all making community policing safer and more successful. Equally, our ‘Tactical Medicine Program’, now a mainstay Organizationally, has led to our Police Officers routinely saving civilian lives. Our Officers 24/7 city-wide deployment allows rapid response potential; CPR and tourniquets are now part of every officer’s repertoire.