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Healthy Shakes and a Simple Meal Plan

8/5/2022

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Are you thinking about adopting a low-inflammation diet?  Here are a couple of simple, healthy shake recipes to help get you started, as well as a sample meal plan:

Anti-inflammatory Protein Shake:
20 grams of chocolate whey protein powder
1 tsp dark cocoa
½ c plain greek yogurt
½ tsp ground turmeric

1 tablespoon fish oil
Combine in blender with ice

Metabolic Shake:

1 cup caffeinated iced black coffee
20 grams whey protein powder
1 teaspoon dark unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon fish oil
Combine in blender with ice


Sample Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Plan:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries, chia seeds, and natural peanut butter
Lunch: Salad with tomato, avocado chickpeas, and salmon tossed with olive oil and
vinegar
Snack: Unsalted almonds and an orange
Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with sauteed spinach and sweet potato


Give it a try and let us know how it's going!  questions@plbra.org or comment below.


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Summer Health Hints

7/2/2022

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This is a continuation of the article in the July 2022 newsletter about how calcium and Vitamin D work together. 

Ways to get enough calcium through food.  
Adults generally need somewhere between 1200 and 1500 mg of calcium per day.  Here are a few foods that are high in calcium:

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How do I know if I’m calcium-deficient? 
Most of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth. There is a smaller amount in your blood and tissues. Your body works hard to maintain a steady level of calcium in your blood. If your blood level falls because you have inadequate intake of calcium, your bones will release calcium to bring the level back up. Over time this process can weaken your bones and lead to
osteoporosis. This condition is most common in older adults  It involves a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of fractures. Most people do not realize they are not getting enough calcium until they fracture something. Those most at risk are folks who don’t ingest enough calcium (either through food or supplements), women with small stature, and folks who don't do regular strength-building exercises.

When to take calcium supplements and which are best?
There are two main types of calcium supplements and both are good:  Calcium carbonate is absorbed best with food Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food. It’s best to take calcium supplements at a DIFFERENT time than your multivitamins because minerals like iron interfere with calcium absorption.

Remember, calcium and Vitamin D work together to support your bone health - so indulge in them both!

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Electric Vehicle Charging Survey Results

6/30/2022

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We have officially gathered results from our Electric Vehicle Charging Survey:

Almost a third of Park La Brea residents who responded to our Electric Vehicle Charging Survey already have EVs, and 60% of those who don't own EVs have said it’s possible or probable that they will within the next 5 years.

Current owners who responded were unanimous in their preference to charge at Park La Brea, and two-thirds of non-owners who responded say they’d probably or possibly get an EV if charging were available here.

A resounding majority – 88% – of all respondents say that charging availability and convenience will affect their next decision about where to live.

Scroll down to view the pie charts below that visualize responses to each of the six questions. 
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Final Question and Response 6
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Election 2022

5/18/2022

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Five questions. That's all it takes. For you to raise your voice for your favorite City Council candidate (Park La Brea is in Council District 5) to help PLBRA choose a candidate to endorse.
Don't know who to choose? Watch the video below from PLBRA's Candidate Forum on May 15th, which was attended by all four candidates. Then take the survey.
Please note that we are requiring names, email addresses and unit numbers, as this as an official advisory vote open to PLB residents only. We will not be keeping or using that data - its for verification purposes only.
And don't forget: The primary election is June 7th. You should have already received a ballot in the mail. You can vote in person, by mail, or by depositing your ballot in the any official drop box - the nearest one is at the Fairfax branch of the LA Library.

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City Council Candidates Forum

5/10/2022

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The Park LaBrea Residents Association is hosting a forum for the four candidates running for our City Council District (District 5). The forum will be held on May 15th from 2 to 3:30 pm in the theater in the Activities Center. We encourage all interested residents to attend. All four candidates will be present. There will be introductions, a panel discussion, and a chance for residents to ask questions. The primary election is coming up on June 7th, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about the candidates before you vote. The candidates are Katy Young Yaroslavsky, Sam Yebri, Scott Epstein, and Jimmy Biblarz, if you’d like to learn more about them in advance of the forum.  Please note that while vaccination status is not required, attendees will be required to sign a COVID waiver upon entering the theater.  PLBRA is hoping to make arrangements to record the forum for those residents who cannot attend. Please check back here for updates.
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2021 Annual Report Now Available

4/27/2022

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2022 Dues Paid members of the Residents Association may obtain a copy of the 2021 PLBRA Annual Report by request. Requests must be made in written form either by letter to the PLBRA Office at 401 S Burnside Ave, lobby office, Los Angeles, CA 90035 or by email.
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Take Our Electric vehicles Survey

4/17/2022

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We want to hear from ALL residents - we have two questions for EV owners, two for non-owners, and one final question for both.
The Board is engaged in ongoing discussions to advocate for EV drivers and to improve charging options on the property. We need your answers and your voices to ensure that we represent resident needs.

Please click HERE to take our quick survey. 
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New security Measures coming to PLB

4/6/2022

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If you live in a PLB Tower, you may have noticed that both front and back doors are now regularly
closed. That’s in preparation for the security improvements that are coming over the next 90
to 120 days.Read on for details - but the TL:DR version of the story is this: We’ve been heard, and in response, PLB management is making changes across the property.

First, cameras are being installed on all external gate, so we cantrack who’s entering and leaving the property.

Second, gate personnel are returning to requiring vehicles entering the property to indicate why they are here. PLB is also updating the parking management system, so we’ll have news on what
to expect regarding processes for admitting visitors in the near future.

Third, major security improvements are being made in the Tower lobbies. That includes the
installation of a security system that will require key fobs for entry. The system will be tied to a
smartphone app that will allow you to “buzz” in guests when they come to visit.

Security cameras are also being installed in the Tower lobbies to help reduce the incidence of
items being dumped in the lobbies, package theft, and other shenanigans. So, if you’re one of
those folks who likes to prop open lobby doors, smoke in front of the doors, or leave your trash in
the lobby - smile! - you’ll be caught on camera.

PLB management requests that residents who have issues with electronic security (disability, lack of smartphone, religious restrictions), or who have questions direct their inquiries towards Aryn Thomez through her assistant, Kay Wright at kay.wright@primegrp.com, with a cc: to PLBRA at parklabreaRA@gmail.com. 

Looking forward to a more secure neighborhood for us all!  #CommunityStrong
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WhoSe HOuse?

2/14/2022

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Congrats to our hometown team - Super Bowl LVI Champs! 

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Community Alert: suspect at Large

1/19/2022

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LAPD has identified a suspect in the recent homicide on North La Brea Avenue and has asked PLBRA to circulate the attached flyer. We are happy to cooperate with this request.
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​Helpful Contacts
First Response
​Emergency: 911
Police (Non-
Emergency): 877-275-5273
Fire (
Non-Emergency): 213-485-6185


LAPD Wilshire Station Contacts
Senior Lead Officer Anna Schube
32825@lapd.online

Captain Sonia Monico
213-473-0476
30364@lapd.online
​Park La Brea Contacts
PLB Administration, Service, Parking and Leasing: 323-549-5400
PLB Patrol: 323-549-5508

Rent and Accounting
Garden Blocks: residentaccounting1@parklabrea.com
Towers 33-41: residentaccounting3@parklabrea.com
Towers 42-50: residentaccounting4@parklabrea.com
PLB Leasing: PLBLeasing2@primegrp.com

For Repair Requests:
PLB Service: plbservice@parklabrea.com

PLB Director of Accounting, Ken Ko
ken.ko@parklabrea.com

Resident/Customer Services Alice George
Alice.George@parklabrea.com

Regional Service Manager Gigi Guerra
guisela.guerra@parklabrea.com



PLB VP Operations, Aryn Thomez
aryn.thomez@primegrp.com

Senior Lead Customer Service Specialist, Sylvie Brousseau
sylvie.brousseau@parklabrea.com

ABLE|ABM Director of Maintenance Justin Cahn
justin.cahn@parklabrea.com

Senior Manager of Construction: Harry Helman
harry.helman@parklabrea.com

PLB Director of Marketing & Leasing Maura Daly Stanton: maura.daly@parklabrea.com

PLB Allied Universal Patrol Director Angelo R. Dahlia
angelo.dahlia@parklabrea.com

PLB Allied Universal Assistant Patrol Director
Victor Fonseca victor.fonseca@parklabrea.com
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