It can be difficult to navigate life in Los Angeles without a smartphone or access to a strong Wi-Fi connection, especially since the pandemic deepened our reliance on technology. Yet thousands of Angelenos remain disconnected from the digital world, making it challenging to access social services, apply for jobs and schedule medical appointments.
Huntington Park Mayor Karina Macias and a group of digital equity advocates hold up a large check to celebrate its $25 million grant award.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.
The money comes from the state’s $2 billion last-mile grant fund. The term “last-mile” refers to the final leg in a broadband network that physically connects peoples’ homes to the internet. Three local neighborhoods, including Huntington Park, won a combined $96 million out of a total $105 million that’s been allocated for Los Angeles County. A coalition called the Gateway Cities Council of Governments won a $46 million grant and a nonprofit in Crenshaw will receive $25 million.
Huntington Park will use the grant money on infrastructure and to hire personnel for the project. While $25 million may sound like a lot, Vice Mayor Arturo Flores says the city may need to allocate additional funds and look for other funding sources to successfully launch its new service.
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