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’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 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 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 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 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.

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 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...