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Don Knabe. Working for South Whittier.

South Whittier Accomplishments

2008

Preventing Graffiti Vandalism in South Whittier
Supervisor Knabe in partnership with Helpline Youth Counseling, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Cities of Downey, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, and Unincorporated Whittier launched the Aware Teens Against Graffiti or A.T.A.G., which is an innovative delinquency prevention program that targets first time tagging and vandalism offenders between the ages of 9 to 15 and their parents. The weekend-long program focuses on the parents receiving an intensive two-day skill-building training, and the youth offenders participating in community service projects and group discussions while being supervised by law enforcement.
 

Working to Reduce Violence
Supervisor Knabe and the Hispanic Outreach Taskforce hosted the inaugural Southeast Summit on Youth & Violence. The purpose of this summit was to bring forth a conceptual framework for reducing violence in our communities. This framework will focus on a strategy that encourages cooperative, coordinated efforts among elected officials, law enforcement, educators, community organizations, outreach and intervention workers, health and mental health workers, faith based representatives, businesses, government agencies, and local nonprofits all working toward the common goal of reducing violence levels in neighborhoods and communities.

Widening Bridge in South Whittier
The County of Los Angeles completed construction on the widening of a bridge on Stamy Road over Leffingwell Creek in the unincorporated community of South Whittier. In addition to widening the bridge on Stamy Road, the $892,554 project also included: the construction of a concrete barrier with picket railing, the construction of an asphalt paved sidewalk, and the installation of traffic signals.

2007

Reward for Attempted Murder of Whittier Sheriff's Deputy

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $50,000 reward, at the request of Supervisor Knabe, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Emigdio Preciado, the primary suspect in the shooting of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Schaap.

South Whittier's Sunshine Shuttle Reaches Milestone
The Sunshine Shuttle service, which covers unincorporated South Whittier, has reached a milestone mark of 100,000 riders during the month of October. The use of the Sunshine Shuttle by 100,000 riders shows that this is a much-needed and appreciated transportation service in our community.
 

Reward for Murder of Security Guard in Unincorporated Whittier
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $25,000 reward, at the request of Supervisor Knabe, for information related to the shooting death of security guard, Reyes Armando Garcia.

Providing South Whittier Residents Access to the Beach
Supervisors Knabe and Molina provided funds for the South Whittier Summer Beach Bus service, which allows the residents of South Whittier and other unincorporated areas in the vicinity to have the opportunity to climb aboard the Summer Beach Bus and go to Long Beach.

Funding Fourth District Paratransit Shuttle Services
The Board of Supervisors approved $660,000 in funding for the continuation of paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. The program will include the following paratransit shuttle services: La Rambla, Marina del Rey, Rancho Los Amigos, Teen Mother, and the Whittier Islands.

2006

Santa Comes to Parks in Whittier
Supervisor Knabe joined Mr. and Mrs. Claus and other special passengers on board the “Here Comes Santa” Holiday Train – an annual event that brings presents and fun in the snow to parks in the Whittier area.

After only a few months of use, a high-tech system designed to curb graffiti in Unincorporated South Whittier catches its first criminal with arrest of a local teen who later admitted to numerous acts of graffiti vandalism. The ‘Graffiti Tracker’ Program was introduced to South Whittier after a major financial gift from Supervisor Knabe.

South Whittier Area Shuttle Service, service started on a seven mile route exclusively in the South Whittier unincorporated area, the fixed route system will generally operate from the Whittwood Mall, Cal High, DMV, Santa Fe Springs Mall, Whittier Resource Center, Whittier Presbyterian Hospital, and Sheriff’s Department Star Center. Cost per ride $0.25.

Fourth District Beach Bus service, this new and innovative will make available a bus service to and from the Whittier unincorporated area to Long Beach for a fun day at the beach.

Funded three new radio car deputies to add patrol coverage out of the Norwalk Sheriff Station to service the unincorporated areas of Whittier.

Supported a budget request for fiscal year 2006-2007 requesting the Sheriff reallocate departmental savings to pay for overtime patrol services during the summer of 2006 when party and gang calls typically increase within our unincorporated communities.

Carried motion to establish a budgetary reserve to specifically enhance sheriff deputy patrol coverage in county unincorporated communities.

Multi-agency Law Enforcement taskforce launched.

Community-Law Enforcement Taskforce launched.

Free extended swimming program begins at California High School.

Continued necessary funding to keep Community Resource Center Operational.

Introduction of the Graffiti Tracker Program.

2005

Carried Board motion to add 100 new Community Oriented Policing deputies to the Sheriff’s Department to service the county’s 1.1 million unincorporated residents.

Funded Town Sheriff Deputy to be the law enforcement community liaison for the unincorporated county areas of Whittier.

Sponsor of Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.

Free swimming program begins at California High School.

2004

Funded building of a new youth boxing/community center that will serve underprivileged youth at the STAR Academy in Whittier.

Adventure Park Gymnasium and General Improvement Project – Construction of new gym, community room with kitchen, new parking lot, ball-field upgrades and playground replacement.

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.

Provided funding for a new roof at the non-profit Bridge of Faith home, a home for emancipated foster youth.

2003

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.

2002

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.

2001

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.

2000

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Adventure Park.