From L to R: Jaqueline Lewis, longtime Carson resident, and friend Kiki alongside John Hollaway
Carson, CA — Carson residents are once again proving that community pride is more than a slogan — it is action.
This weekend, volunteers are expected to gather at the Scottsdale property in Carson for a community cleanup effort led in part by Carson 411’s John Hollaway, whose work continues to reflect the power of residents stepping up to protect, restore and uplift their neighborhoods.
The cleanup is centered around improving the appearance, safety and overall condition of the property while encouraging residents to take ownership of shared spaces. Volunteers will help remove trash, clear debris and bring renewed attention to an area that has long been part of Carson’s community conversation.
For Holloway, the effort is about more than cleaning up one location. It is about organizing neighbors, creating visibility around local concerns and reminding residents that change often begins with the people closest to the issue.
Through Carson 411, Hollaway has become a recognizable voice in the city’s civic life, using the platform to keep residents informed about local issues, city matters, development, public safety and quality-of-life concerns. The group has become a space where Carson residents can exchange information, raise concerns and stay connected to what is happening throughout the city.
The Scottsdale property has a layered history in Carson, and for many residents, its condition represents a broader conversation about neighborhood investment, accountability and community care. While city leadership, property owners and public agencies all play important roles in addressing long-term property concerns, Saturday’s cleanup reflects what can happen when residents refuse to wait for someone else to act.
Community cleanups have long served as a practical and symbolic way to bring people together. They improve public spaces, discourage dumping, support neighborhood safety and send a clear message that residents value where they live. Just as important, they create opportunities for neighbors to meet one another, build relationships and strengthen the sense of shared responsibility that healthy communities depend on.
Hollaway’s leadership comes at a time when many residents across Carson are paying closer attention to development, housing, infrastructure and the future of neighborhoods throughout the city. Efforts like this weekend’s cleanup show how civic engagement can extend beyond council chambers and public meetings into direct, hands-on service.
Organizers are encouraging residents, community groups, and local stakeholders to participate and support the effort. Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes and bring gloves. T-shirts, water, lunch from Chic Fi La, ice cream from Ken’s Ice Cream and cleanup supplies will be provided.
The cleanup also serves as a reminder that lasting change is built through partnership. When residents, community advocates, city officials, and property stakeholders work together, neglected spaces can become safer, cleaner, and more reflective of the pride that Carson residents have in their city.
For Hollaway and those supporting the effort, the goal is simple: bring people together, clean up the community, and continue pushing for a Carson that reflects the dignity, care, and commitment of the people who call it home.
The community cleanup will take place this Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm at the Scottsdale property in Carson. Additional details may be shared through Carson 411 on Facebook.
