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DECEMBER 18, 2008
"A Day Without A Bag" In Los Angeles County
To reduce the impact of litter on the environment from single-use carryout bags, such as plastic- and paper-bags used at stores, the County of Los Angeles joined Heal the Bay in supporting “A Day Without A Bag” Countywide on December 18, 2008.
DECEMBER 18, 2008
It's Not Too Late To Vaccinate
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health is urging all residents to get a flu shot or the FluMist nasal spray vaccine if they have not done so already.
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Supervisors Want Explanation On Future Of
Palmdale Airport
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and Board Chairman Don Knabe, directing the County’s Chief Executive Officer to prepare a formal request to Los Angeles World Airports, the Board of Airport Commissioners, and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, to explain its plans for the undeveloped property adjacent to the Palmdale Airport.
DECEMBER 15, 2008
LA County Celebrates 25 Years Of Trauma
Services
December 2008 marks
the 25th anniversary of Los Angeles County’s
trauma system.
DECEMBER 15, 2008
District Attorney Targets "Spoofcard"
Voicemail Sabotage
A New Jersey firm that provided customers unauthorized access to the cell phone voicemails of others through a software program called “SpoofCard” and two cellular providers agreed to permanent injunctions banning misrepresentations of cell phone security and the legality of the “spoofing” system.
DECEMBER 10, 2008
Santa Returns To Whittier Parks
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will join Mr. and Mrs. Claus and other special passengers on Thursday, December 18 when they board the “Here Comes Santa” Holiday Train – an annual event that brings presents and fun in the snow to three locations in the Whittier area.
DECEMBER 9, 2008
Holiday Celebration At The Music Center Is
The County's Biggest Holiday Show
A free, six-hour holiday spectacular of music, song and dance will unfold on the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center on Wednesday, December 24, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Knabe Advocating For Infrastructure Funding
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is in Washington, D.C. today meeting with legislative leaders about local infrastructure improvements as part of the federal stimulus debate for a nationwide, multibillion dollar investment in public works projects.
DECEMBER 8, 2008
County's Department Of Animal Care And
Control Joins Nationwide Adoption Program
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) is participating in the nation-wide Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2008 adoption program.
DECEMBER 2, 2008
Supervisor Don Knabe's Board of Supervisors
Chairman's Speech
Thank you. Even though she’s now officially
enjoying retirement, I’d first like to begin by thanking Supervisor
Burke for her service as Chair of the Board over this last year.
DECEMBER 2, 2008
Supervisors Fund Two Projects On Catalina
Island
The Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors allocated nearly $1 million in
funding today that will benefit two projects underway on Catalina
Island.
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Sheriff's Department Hires 10,000th Deputy
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,
first established in 1850, has reached an important milestone by
growing to over 10,000 deputy sheriffs and 8,000 professional staff.
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
2008 Children's Scorecard: Faltering Economy
Impacting Children And Families
Supervisor
Don Knabe, Chair of the Children's Council of Los Angeles County,
announced the findings of the 2008 Children’s ScoreCard at a press
conference recently on the 8th floor of the Hall of Administration.
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes During
The National Anthem
Veterans
and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the
military-style hand salute during the playing of the national
anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect recently.
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Reward Established For Information Related
To Shooting Deaths Of Five Homeless Persons
In Long Beach
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved a $20,000 reward this week, at the request of
Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to shooting incidents
that led to the death of five homeless persons in the City of Long
Beach.
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Supervisors Oppose City Of Los Angeles Sewer
Project In Marina Del Rey
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
voiced unanimous opposition today to a City of Los Angeles sewer
expansion project that would have significant negative impacts to
the residents and businesses in Marina del Rey.
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Marina Del Rey's Admiralty Park To Be
Renamed In Honor Of Supervisor Burke
In honor
of her decades of community service and upcoming retirement, the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved renaming
Admiralty Park in Marina del Rey as Yvonne B. Burke Park.
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
County Celebrates National Adoption Day
The Los
Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
will co-host the 10th Annual “Adoption Saturday” with 200 children
adopted into permanent families.
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
Photo Gallery Opens At Hall Of
Administration
Supervisor Don Knabe’s proposed overhaul of
educational opportunities in Los Angeles County’s juvenile camps and
halls was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors today.
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Veterans To Receive Half Off Green Fees
In honor
of Veterans Day, all veterans with proper military identification
will receive a fifty percent discount on green fees (excluding
tournament play) all day on Tuesday, November 11.
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
6th Street Off-Ramp Over Shoreline Drive In
Long Beach To Be Retrofitted
The 6th Street off-ramp over Shoreline Drive
will be seismically retrofit, after the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors approved a $2.7 million construction contract to
strengthen the bridge in the City of Long Beach, Supervisor Don
Knabe announced today.
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Knabe Statement on Ridley-Thomas Victory
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe released the following statement
tonight on the newest member of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors who will be representing the Second District.
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
It's Time For Your Flu Shot LA County
Los
Angeles County Health Officer Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, would
like to remind everyone that a yearly flu vaccine is the most
important step in protecting against influenza.
OCTOBER 30, 2008
Los Angeles County Golf Club 2009 Schedule
Supervisor Knabe invites you to experience the
wonders of the Los Angeles County Golf System; an affordable,
quality and accessible recreational activity for the residents of
Los Angeles County.
OCTOBER 29, 2008
Rancho Los Amigos To Host Annual Exhibition
Of Patient Art
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation
Center invites the public to visit the 12th Annual “Art of Rancho”
show.
OCTOBER 29, 2008
Thieves Use Fake Los Angeles County Checks
To Scam Victims Out Of Thousands Of Dollars
As fake check scams proliferate and get more
sophisticated in nature, more and more unsuspecting consumers are
losing thousands of dollars to this financially harmful scam.
OCTOBER 28, 2008
Hours Extended This Weekend For Early Voting
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County
Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan reported that extended hours will be
offered this weekend for voters wishing to vote early.
OCTOBER 24, 2008
Full Freeway Closures To Begin This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) announced several extended weekend closures beginning
Saturday, October 25 on the Long Beach Freeway (Interstate 710) from
the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the Glenn Anderson Freeway
(I-105). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation
Project from the San Diego Freeway (I-405) to Firestone Boulevard.
OCTOBER 23, 2008
Department Of Children And Family Services
Looking For New Hires
The Los
Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
will host a Job Fair on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. at its Torrance Office, 2325 Park Del Amo Street.
OCTOBER 23, 2008
Wild Cats To Be Removed From Rancho Los
Amigos After Increased Public Health
Concerns
Los Angeles County leaders announced today
that in response to public health concerns at Rancho Los Amigos
National Rehabilitation Center, wild (feral) cats will be removed
from the campus.
OCTOBER 22, 2008
Marina del Rey Maintenance Dredging To Begin Soon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los
Angeles District, awarded a $1.8 million contract to CJW
Construction, a small business firm from Santa Ana, to dredge
material from the South Entrance Channel at Marina del Rey.
OCTOBER 20, 2008
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder
Launches New Voter Registration Verification
Function
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County
Clerk Dean Logan launched a new online feature recently that allows
Los Angeles County voters to verify their voter registration status.
OCTOBER 15, 2008
Outstanding County Programs Honored
The County of Los Angeles Quality and
Productivity Commission will honor outstanding County programs at
their annual Productivity and Quality Awards Program.
OCTOBER 14, 2008
Education Overhaul Approved For County
Juvenile Justice System
Supervisor Don Knabe’s proposed overhaul of
educational opportunities in Los Angeles County’s juvenile camps and
halls was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors today.
OCTOBER 14, 2008
LA County Shatters Voter Registration Record
With only a few days remaining before the
close of voter registration for the November 4th Presidential
General Election, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
(RR/CC) Dean Logan reported that voter registrations reached an all
time high this week, breaking the record set in 2002 when
registration rolls exceeded four million registered voters for the
first time in Los Angeles County history.
OCTOBER 7, 2008
Supervisors Call For Creation Of Permanent
Rainy Day Fund
Los
Angeles County Supervisors Don Knabe and Zev Yaroslavsky began the
process of creating a permanent Rainy Day Fund today to combat
potential financial shortfalls the County may face in the future.
OCTOBER 6, 2008
What Voters Need To Know
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan announced that
polling location address information and images of sample ballot
pages for the November 4, 2008 Presidential General Election are now
available online at www.lavote.net.
OCTOBER 3, 2008
DCFS Medical Hub Program Expands South Bay
Facility To Address Health Needs Of Foster
Children
The Los Angeles County Department of Children
and Family Services (DCFS) has partnered with Los Angeles County
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to celebrate the re-opening of the newly
expanded Kids in the Dependency System (KIDS) Clinic.
OCTOBER 1, 2008
Knabe Hosts Youth Trauma Conference
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe
sponsored a conference for mental health professionals, probation
officers, community workers, school administrators and teachers that
examined how trauma and violence shapes the behaviors of young
people.
OCTOBER 1, 2008
Discover Marina Del Rey Day 2008 Set For
Sunday, October 12th
“Discover Marina del Rey Day 2008,” an annual
day of family fun and activities, will take place Sunday, October
12, 11 am to 4 pm, in Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina
del Rey.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Conference Will Address The Needs Of
Children In Traumatic Situations
The County of Los Angeles will examine how
trauma and violence shapes the behaviors of young people of today as
it will be conducting a one-day training for mental health
professionals, probation officers, community workers, school
administrators and teachers entitled “A Transformational Learning
Opportunity…Understanding How Trauma and Violence Impact Children
and Youth” taking place at Quiet Cannon in Montebello on Wed., Oct.
1 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Safe Surrender Protected By Governor's Veto
For Third Consecutive Year
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe offered his thanks to Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger today for vetoing a bill that would have
placed the success of the statewide Safe Haven Law in jeopardy.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Knabe And Antonovich Call For Yearly
Metrolink Emergency/Disaster Training
Los
Angeles County Supervisors Don Knabe and Michael D. Antonovich
introduced a motion this week before the Metrolink Board of
Directors, requiring mandatory annual disaster simulation and
emergency management training exercises for all five counties served
by the agency (Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, and
Riverside).
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
Lomita Dedicates New Walking Path For
Seniors
Supervisor
Don Knabe joined members of the Lomita City Council for the
dedication of a renovated senior fitness trail at Lomita Park, a
project that was completed with $100,000 in funding committed by
Supervisor Knabe.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
Summer Beach Shuttle Breaks Ridership Record
The free summer Beach Shuttle that ran from
Memorial Day to Labor Day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every
other Thursday night for the Marina del Rey Concerts, had its best
year ever.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
New Series Of Property Tax Assessment
Seminars Set
The County
of Los Angeles is sponsoring a series of free seminars during
October, November and December to assist property owners who feel
their taxes should be lowered due to a decline in the value of their
property.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
County To Evaluate Disaster Response After
Deadly Metrolink Crash
In the
wake of last week’s Metrolink train disaster in Chatsworth, Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe called for a comprehensive
report evaluating the overall disaster response to the accident.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Mental Health Crisis Counseling Services
Available To Chatsworth Metrolink Accident
Survivors, Victims & Family Members
The Los
Angeles County Department of Mental Health has made mental health
crisis counseling services available to the Chatsworth Metrolink
accident survivors, victims, and their family members at two San
Fernando Valley locations.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Fire Department Announces New Initiative And
Presents "Living In The Fire Zone" Fire Expo
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is
proud to unveil its new “Wildland Fire Protection Initiative”
Program.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
LAC + USC Medical Center Opening Strengthens
Community Healthcare Network
Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
(LAC+USC) opened the doors to its new Clinic Tower.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Knabe Announces His 2009 Arts Education
Partnership Program
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce his 2009
Arts Education Partnership Program.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Valencia Hospital Receives Safely
Surrendered Newborn
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce that a
baby boy was safely surrendered at a hospital in the community of
Valencia yesterday.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Supervisors Fund Knabe Plan To Slow Jail
Early Release Program
Nearly $3 million is being spent on electronic
monitoring devices so more nonviolent offenders can serve home
detention and help ease crowding in Los Angeles County jails.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
County Launches Green Award Program
The Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors has started a new Green
Leadership Award to recognize sound environmental strategies.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
Supervisor Knabe Responds To The Passing Of
John Todd
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe issued the following statement
today regarding the recent passing of the John Sanford Todd,
Lakewood City Attorney and originator of the “Contract City” plan.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
County Fire Department Deploys Swift Water
Rescue Team To The Hurricane Ravaged
Louisiana Area
On Sunday, August 31, the Los Angeles County
Fire Department deployed a 14-member Swift Water Team to Louisiana
to support logistical and potential rescue operations for those
affected by Hurricane Gustav.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
New Senior Services Website Launched
The County and City of Los Angeles have
partnered to create a “user-friendly” website, Los Angeles Network
of Care.
AUGUST 27, 2008
Street Signs Upgraded In East Whittier
Supervisor Don Knabe unveiled new street signs this week that will be placed throughout the unincorporated community of East Whittier.
AUGUST 25, 2008
Reaching Out To Voters With Specific Needs
In an effort to promote a greater opportunity for all voters to participate in the election process, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) has produced a Voter with Specific Needs video presentation highlighting accessible voting services and sensitivity in serving voters with special needs and voters with limited English proficiency.
AUGUST 21, 2008
Knabe Responds To Orange County/Los Angeles
County Boundary Study
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors called for a study that will examine whether the boundary between Los Angeles and Orange Counties should be slightly adjusted in the area near the Coyote Creek flood control channel.
AUGUST 19, 2008
Gale Avenue Improved In Hacienda Heights
The County of Los Angeles has completed the construction of a roadway improvement project on Gale Avenue in the unincorporated community of Hacienda Heights, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
AUGUST 19, 2008
Lakewood And Norwalk Sheriff's Stations To
Receive State Funding For Alcohol Awareness
Programs
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today the acceptance of a grant award from the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) that will pay for alcohol abuse and prevention programs that will be run by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
AUGUST 19, 2008
Oriental
Fruit Flies Detected In Lakewood
Last week several specimens of the exotic pest, the Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF), were found in the City of Lakewood.
AUGUST 15, 2008
Newborn Safely Surrendered In South Pasadena
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success again yesterday with the report of another safely surrendered newborn.
AUGUST 12, 2008
Taggers To Pay For Graffiti Damage Under New
Plan
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
unveiled a plan today to fine graffiti taggers for the damage they
cause.
AUGUST 11, 2008
Public Health Tips On How To Find A Great
Beach
During the summer months, many Los Angeles
County residents and visitors enjoy the natural beauty and
recreational benefits of our beaches.
AUGUST 8, 2008
Summer Festival Returning To South Whittier
The 2nd Annual “South Whittier Educate &
Celebrate Festival” is returning to Adventure Park on Saturday,
August 16, Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently.
AUGUST 7, 2008
Knabe To Change Vote On Transit Sales Tax
Issue
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe has
announced that at the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors, he
will enter a motion to reconsider the Board’s previous vote on the
Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) sales tax measure.
AUGUST 7, 2008
Knabe Supports Governor's Budget Priority
Plan
This afternoon, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
announced that until the Legislature passes a budget, he will veto
every piece of legislation that is unrelated to the budget.
AUGUST 7, 2008
Return Your Library Materials During
Fine-Free Week
The
County of Los Angeles Public Library is offering borrowers a chance
to return overdue library materials and clear their library accounts
during the Public Library’s Fine-Free Week, August 11-17, 2008.
AUGUST 6, 2008
County's Child Care Rating System Receives
New Funding
Los
Angeles County’s new child care rating system continues to grow, in
part, to a new grant that will allow for dozens of additional child
care centers to be inspected and graded.
AUGUST 5, 2008
County Declares Water Conservation Alert
The
Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution today seeking
to increase water conservation efforts within the County, with the
goal of achieving a significant reduction in overall water demand.
JULY 25, 2008
Free South Whittier Summer Concerts Begin
August 2
The South Whittier Summer Concert Series kicks
off Saturday, August 2, at 5:00 p.m. at Adventure Park, located at
10130 South Gunn Avenue in South Whittier, Supervisor Don Knabe
announced recently.
JULY 23, 2008
County Providing Help For Family Caregivers
In
response to the many demands and pressures facing family caregivers
who are caring for loved ones with disabling health conditions, the
Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging (LACAAA) is launching an
outreach campaign to inform caregivers of available support services
to assist caregivers with education and training, coping skills to
relieve depression, and respite to relieve stress and deterioration
of the caregivers’ own health status.
JULY 21, 2008
23 Arts Groups From The Fourth District
Receive Grants From The Arts Commission
Los
Angeles County’s Arts for All Initiative, which is a 10-year plan to
return comprehensive, sequential arts education to all 80 of the
County’s school districts, was recognized as a national model in a
recent RAND Corporation study.
JULY 18, 2008
Families Urged To Enjoy Healthy Snacking And
Get More Exercise This Summer
Summer is a great time for dads, moms, and
kids to incorporate healthy habits into their lifestyles.
JULY 18, 2008
New Video System Connects Catalina Residents
With Mental Health Services
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental
Health recently activated a new high performance video
communications system in their San Pedro Mental Health Center
(SPMHC) and provided its first Tele-Psychiatric service to a patient
on Catalina Island.
JULY 15, 2008
Bike Path Upgraded In Long Beach And
Lakewood
An overhaul of the San
Gabriel River Bike Trail in the Cities of
Lakewood and Long Beach is now complete,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
JULY 15, 2008
Knabe Calls For Report On Internet-Based 911
Calls
Seeking to ensure that
all 9-1-1 calls receive a fast and complete
response, Supervisor Don Knabe called for a
report looking at the issues surrounding
cell phone and internet-based 9-1-1 calls.
JULY 14, 2008
23 Arts Groups From The Fourth District
Receive Grants From The Arts Commission
Supervisor
Don Knabe is pleased to announce grants to 23 arts organizations
from the Fourth District.
JULY 11, 2008
County Libraries Offer Online Tutoring
The County
Library offers online tutoring in English, Math, Science and Social
Studies to students in grades 4 – 12.
JULY 8, 2008
Funding Approved For Renovation And
Expansion Of San Pedro Service Center
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
today unanimously approved almost $2.5 million in funding to
renovate and expand the San Pedro Service Center.
JULY 1, 2008
Reward Payout Authorized In Beating Of
Rowland Unified School District Police
Officer
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
today approved payout of two $5,000 rewards for information that led
to the conviction of four juveniles responsible for the beating of a
Rowland Unified School District Police Officer at Jellick Elementary
School in Rowland Heights.
JULY 1, 2008
Supervisors Payout Reward In 2006 Death of
Newborn Baby In Alhambra
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
today approved payout of two $5,000 rewards for information that led
to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death
of Baby Rose, a newborn baby girl whose body was found along
railroad tracks in the City of Alhambra.
JUNE 25, 2008
Knabe Opposes Sales Tax Increase
Supervisor Don Knabe announced his opposition
today to a proposed half-cent sales tax increase to pay for transit
projects across Los Angeles County.
JUNE 25, 2008
Junior Golfers Can Play At County Courses
For $1 During The Month Of July
On a
motion by Supervisor Don Knabe, July 2008 has been declared “Junior
Golfers Appreciation Month” throughout Los Angeles County, and to
salute the County’s young golfers, green fees have been reduced to
$1.
JUNE 23, 2008
Free Summer Beach Shuttle Begins This
Weekend
The Beach Shuttle which serves Playa Vista,
Marina del Rey and the Venice Beach Pier for the summer will begin
its free weekend service this Friday, June 27, Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today.
JUNE 20, 2008
Free Marina Del Rey Summer Concerts Begin
July 10
The 8th Annual Marina
del Rey Summer Concert Series kicks off
Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. waterside at
Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently.
JUNE 18, 2008
Resource Fair To Be Held For County's Foster
And Probation Youth
The Los Angeles County
Education Coordinating Council (ECC) is
sponsoring its first-ever countywide
Resource fair for five hundred youth ages
0-24, their caregivers, and those who work
with these youth.
JUNE 17, 2008
Norwalk Clinic Receives Funding To Provide
For More Visits
The Norwalk Regional
Health Center will be able to accept roughly
1,600 additional medical visits after the
Board of Supervisors approved an agreement
with JWCH Institute, Inc., Supervisor Don
Knabe announced today.
JUNE 20, 2008
Free Marina Del Rey Summer Concerts Begin
July 10
The 8th Annual Marina
del Rey Summer Concert Series kicks off
Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. waterside at
Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently.
JUNE 16, 2008
County Seeking Performers For Holiday
Celebration
The Los Angeles County
Arts Commission is currently seeking
County-based youth and adult community and
professional choirs, dance companies, and
music ensembles to perform in the 49th
Annual Los Angeles County Holiday
Celebration.
JUNE 11, 2008
Knabe Calls For Conservation Efforts
Supervisor Don Knabe responded to rising gas prices and the
statewide drought this week by directing County leaders to begin
reducing commuting times for County employees and reducing water
usage in County facilities.
JUNE 11, 2008
Summer Pools Open To The Public on June 21
The Los
Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has released its
2008 Summer Pool Schedule, and the pools at California High School,
Cerritos Regional Park and La Mirada Regional Park will open to the
public on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
JUNE 9, 2008
Supervisors Approve Water-Saving Rebate
Program
The Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a rebate program
recently for the purchase of water-saving devices that will reduce
water-waste both indoors and outside.
JUNE 4, 2008
Harbor Boulevard Improved In La Habra
Heights
The County of Los Angeles has completed the
construction of a roadway improvement project on Harbor Boulevard in
the City of La Habra Heights, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
JUNE 3, 2008
Young Anglers Get Ready For fishing Derby At
Cerritos Regional County Park
Nearly
1,000 children will be angling for a prize catch at the 2008
Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby at Cerritos Regional Park on Saturday,
June 7.
JUNE 2, 2008
"Meet And Greet" The New Acting Director Of
Beaches And Harbors
Marina
del Rey residents will have an opportunity to “Meet and Greet” the
new Beaches and Harbors Acting Director, Santos H. Kreimann on June
12, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in the Burton Chace Park
community room located at 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey.
MAY 29, 2008
Veterans Benefit From County Employment
Program
A Veteran
of the Army National Guard has become the first permanent employee
hired by Los Angeles County through a program designed to give
special access to employment and internship opportunities to
Veterans.
MAY 27, 2008
County Lifeguards Going Green With New Ford
Hybrids
Ford
Motor Company is teaming up with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards
to help save lives while protecting the environment.
MAY 27, 2008
Pollworkers Still Needed For Some
Communities
Los Angeles County Acting
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan announced that
additional pollworkers are needed to staff polling places for the
June 3, 2008, Statewide Direct Primary Election for certain
communities.
MAY 22, 2008
Sheriff's Department To Hold Career Day For
Women
The Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department will hold a "Women in Law
Enforcement Career Day 2008" on June 28, 2008, at the S.T.A.R.
Center from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will also be on-site testing
for Deputy Sheriff Trainee positions beginning at 10:00 a.m., and
oral interviews for the position following the exam.
MAY 21, 2008
Poll Workers Needed As June Primary Election
Nears
Los Angeles County Acting
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan announced
recently that an additional 11,300 pollworkers are needed to staff
polling places for the June 3 Primary Election.
MAY 20, 2008
County To Honor Foster Youth At Graduation
Ceremony
More than 130 young adults will take center
stage to celebrate their success on Thursday, June 4, 2008, as part
of the 19th annual "Celebration 2008: Honoring the Academic
Achievements of Foster Youth."
MAY 19, 2008
Preventing Water Illnesses Over Holiday
Weekend
As
residents prepare for Memorial Day, the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health would like to highlight the importance
of safe swimming practices.
MAY 14, 2008
Taste Of The Heights Festival Returns To
Pathfinder Park In Rowland Heights
Supervisor
Don Knabe, in conjunction with the Hacienda Heights Improvement
Association, Rowland Heights Coordinating Council, local community
groups, local businesses, sponsors and the County of Los Angeles
Department of Parks and Recreation will host the 5th Annual “Taste
of The Heights” Festival at Pathfinder Park.
MAY 13, 2008
County To Rebuild Several Miles Of South Bay
Bike Trail
Over four
miles of the Marvin Braude South Bay Bike Trail will soon be
refurbished or completely rebuilt after Supervisor Don Knabe agreed
to fund the project with $5 million in Fourth District Capital
Improvement funds.
MAY 12, 2008
Hawaiian Gardens Library Is Moving
The
Hawaiian Gardens Library is moving and will open at a new site in
Hawaiian Gardens this summer.
MAY 12, 2008
Hawaiian Gardens Library Is Moving
The
Hawaiian Gardens Library is moving and will open at a new site in
Hawaiian Gardens this summer.
MAY 7, 2008
Historic Wetlands Project Complete Along Los
Angeles River In Long Beach
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe joined other local elected
officials this week for the opening of the Dominguez Gap Wetlands in
Long Beach.
MAY 6, 2008
South Coast Botanic Gardens Will Receive New
Security Fencing To Prevent Graffiti
The South
Coast Botanic Gardens on the Palos Verdes Peninsula will receive a
new chain link fence along Rolling Hills Road and the horse trail,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MAY 6, 2008
Funding Continues For Fourth District
Paratransit Shuttle Service
Supervisor Don Knabe today announced that the Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved $608,000 in funding for the continuation of
paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the
unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year
2008-2009.
MAY 6, 2008
Construction Set To Begin On Avalon
Lifeguard and Paramedic Station
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
has approved a $5.423 million project to construct a
state-of-the-art lifeguard and paramedic headquarters building in
the City of Avalon on Catalina Island.
MAY 5, 2008
Drop Pounds By Adding Information
The Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health has released a study that
for the first time shows posting calorie information on menus and
menu boards at large chain restaurants (with 15 or more outlets in
California) could have a significant impact in reducing the obesity
epidemic.
APRIL 23, 2008
LA County Department Of Children And Family
Services Looking For New Hires
Acknowledging the
County is facing a challenging financial
year, Chief Executive Officer William T
Fujioka this week unveiled a $21.9 billion
proposed 2008-09 county budget that calls
for a slight decrease in spending and
positions, but no layoffs or major program
cuts.
APRIL 22, 2008
Board Establishes $10,000 Reward For
Information Related To Murder Of 11-Year Old
Long Beach Boy
The Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a
$10,000 reward today, at the request of
Supervisor Don Knabe, for information
related to a shooting incident that led to
the death of an 11-year old boy in the City
of Long Beach.
APRIL 21, 2008
Statement By Supervisor Knabe On Proposed
2008-2009 Los Angeles County Budget
“The Chief Executive
Officer’s proposal for the Los Angeles
County 2008-2009 Budget rightly focuses on
limiting growth of government programs in
the time of a slowing economy and slowing
revenue into County coffers.”
APRIL 21, 2008
County Budget: A Challenging Year
Acknowledging the
County is facing a challenging financial
year, Chief Executive Officer William T
Fujioka this week unveiled a $21.9 billion
proposed 2008-09 county budget that calls
for a slight decrease in spending and
positions, but no layoffs or major program
cuts.
APRIL 21, 2008
LACMA'S Art Museum Council Presents 51st
Annual Art & Architecture Tour
The Los Angeles County
Museum of Art’s (LACMA) Art Museum Council
(AMC) presents its 51st annual Art &
Architecture tour on Sunday, April 27, 2008.
APRIL 15, 2008
Local Students To Help Beautify Los Angeles
County Though Upcoming Earth Day Events
The County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works
will once again host a
series of Earth Day Events in conjunction
with the Board of Supervisors throughout the
months of April and May.
APRIL 15, 2008
Be Ready For An Earthquake
A recent study by a group of earthquake
experts states that there is a 67% chance that a magnitude 6.7 or
larger earthquake will strike the greater Los Angeles area sometime
in the next 30 years.
APRIL 14, 2008
Los Angeles County Funds 124 Summer
Internships At 87 Arts Organizations
Los Angeles County, through its Arts
Commission, has given grants totaling $496,000 to 87 performing,
literary, media and municipal arts organizations throughout Los
Angeles County to support paid internships for college
undergraduates in summer 2008.
APRIL 14, 2008
First Measles Case In 2008 Diagnosed In LA
County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health has confirmed that a young child has been diagnosed with
measles. Currently there is no identified source of the disease and
the investigation is ongoing.
APRIL 9, 2008
Fire Chief Appoints First Woman To Deputy
Chief Rank
Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman has
announced the promotional appointment of Helen Jo to
the position of Deputy Chief, becoming the first
woman in the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s
85-year history to be promoted to this executive
level rank.
APRIL 9, 2008
Fire Chief Appoints First African American
To Chief Deputy
Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael
Freeman has announced the promotional appointment of Daryl L. Osby
to the position of Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations.
APRIL 9, 2008
Opera Tales Returns To Fourth District
Libraries
Supervisor Don Knabe today announced that the
highly-acclaimed Opera Tales program will soon be returning to
Fourth District County Libraries.
APRIL 8, 2008
Half Of County's Original Ten Most Wanted
Now In Custody
A fifth member of the Los Angeles County Child
Support Services Department's Most Wanted Delinquent Parents,
surrendered himself in court yesterday to avoid arrest on an
outstanding warrant.
APRIL 3, 2008
Fourth Member Of County's Most Wanted List
Caught
A fourth member of the Los Angeles County Ten
Most Wanted List of child support evaders has been arrested, less
than two weeks after the List was launched and unveiled at a press
conference.
APRIL 1, 2008
April Is Healthy Parks Month
The month of April is “Healthy Parks Month”
throughout Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of
Parks and Recreation implemented the program in response to the
alarming number of overweight and unfit children, teen and adults in
Los Angeles County.
MARCH 31, 2008
Long Beach Hospital Receives Safely
Surrendered Newborn
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is
pleased to announce that a baby girl was safely surrendered at a
hospital in the City of Long Beach yesterday.
MARCH 31, 2008
Jorge Orozco Appointed Chief Executive
Officer Of Rancho Los Amigos National
Rehabilitation Center
Jorge Orozco has been appointed to the
permanent post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rancho Los Amigos
National Rehabilitation Center in Downey following an executive
search, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS)
announced recently. He had been serving as interim CEO since 2007.
MARCH 31, 2008
Safe Communities Festival Returns to Rowland
Heights
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today that the Safe Communities Week Health & Safety
Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. at Rowland Heights County Park, located at 1500 South
Banida Avenue in Rowland Heights.
MARCH 25, 2008
Second Member Of County's Most Wanted List
Caught
A second member of the Los Angeles County 10
Most Wanted List of child support evaders has been taken into
custody, just one week after the List was launched and unveiled at a
press conference.
MARCH 24, 2008
LA County Department Of Children And Family
Services Looking For New Hires
The Los Angeles County Department of Children
and Family Services (DCFS) will host a Job Fair on Saturday, March
29, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at its Santa Clarita Office,
located at 28490 Avenue Stanford in Santa Clarita.
MARCH 24, 2008
Turn Your Trash Into Treasure
This spring, don’t generate needless waste.
Those extra building materials, paint, furniture, old televisions,
or computers can have a second life with a school, non-profit
organization, or someone in need. Instead of throwing them away,
post them as giveaways on the Los Angeles County Online Materials
Exchange www.LACoMAX.com.
MARCH 24, 2008
310,000 Homes Being Assessed For Potential
Decline In Value
The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office is in
the early stages of a review of approximately 310,000 single family
homes and condos for a potential decline in value reassessment.
MARCH 19, 2008
Member of County's 10 Most Wanted Surrenders
After Press Conference
Michael
Lee, one of the County’s new Ten Most Wanted Delinquent Parents,
surrendered this afternoon in Superior Court at the Central
Arraignment Court facility downtown, Supervisor Knabe announced.
MARCH 19, 2008
New Series Of Property Tax assessment
Seminars Set
The County of Los Angeles is sponsoring a series of free seminars during April, May and June to assist property owners who feel their taxes should be lowered due to a decline in the value of their property.
MARCH 18, 2008
Upgrade Of The South Bay Bike Trail Complete
A major upgrade and overhaul of the South Bay Bike Trail is now complete, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MARCH 17, 2008
Transportation Information For Dodgers Game
At the Coliseum
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Boston Red Sox for a pre-season exhibition game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, March 29, 2008.
MARCH 14, 2008
County To Launch 10 Most Wanted Program For
Child Support Evaders
The County of Los Angeles will soon launch a new program, modeled after the FBI’s successful most wanted list, to track down and capture the County’s ten most egregious child support payment evaders.
MARCH 11, 2008
County Will Renovate Four Fire Stations And
One Lifeguard Station In The Fourth District
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the first phase of a project that will renovate fire and lifeguard stations throughout the County, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MARCH 10, 2008
Latest County Annual Report Now Available
On-Line
The 2007-2008 Los Angeles County Annual Report has just been published, offering a comprehensive and detailed look at the demographics of the nation’s most populous county and the organizational structure, finances and public services provided by the largest local government in the country.
MARCH 7, 2008
Knabe Dedicates New Fitness Center At
Carolyn Rosas Park In Rowland Heights
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will be on hand to dedicate the new Carolyn Rosas Fitness Center in Rowland Heights on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm.
MARCH 6, 2008
Newborn Safely Surrendered In Woodland Hills
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today that a baby was safely surrendered in at a hospital
in Woodland Hills on Friday, February 29.
MARCH 5, 2008
White Point Parking Lot Closed Due To Sink
Hole
A recently completed traffic signal interface
between the City and County of Los Angeles will dramatically improve
traffic flow throughout the region.
MARCH 5, 2008
Knabe Sewage Spill Reporting Reforms Yields
Widespread Improvements
The
successful reporting of sewage spills across Los Angeles County has
skyrocketed in the past year, due to widespread reforms initiated by
Supervisor Don Knabe in January 2007.
MARCH 3, 2008
Outdoor Adventures 2008 Season Offers
Boating And Bird Watching
The Department of Beaches and Harbors is once
again offering its popular Outdoor Adventures programs in Burton
Chace Park, located at 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey.
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Cross-Over Vote Tallying Moves Forward
Acting Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean
Logan detailed plans this week to move forward with counting the
maximum number of cross-over votes possible from the February 5th
Presidential Primary Election.
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
Knabe Will Once Again Oppose Legislation
That Will Negatively Impact The Safe
Surrender Program
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe
renewed his opposition for the third time to new legislation by
Assemblyman Alberto Torrico (D-Fremont) that will fundamentally
alter the rules of the highly-successful Safe Haven Law.
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
County Approves Project To Prevent Child
Abuse And Neglect
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved a $4.75 million demonstration project that will
test innovative approaches to preventing child abuse and neglect.
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Improving Traffic Flow Between The City And
County Of Los Angeles
A recently completed traffic signal interface
between the City and County of Los Angeles will dramatically improve
traffic flow throughout the region.
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
New Graffiti Prevention Program To Launch
February 23
In the City of Long Beach, 56 child care
providers have agreed to take part in the County's Steps to
Excellence Program (STEP), an innovative new child care rating
system that will help parents make informed child care choices for
their children, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
56 Child Care Centers In Long Beach Sign Up
For New Rating System
In the City of Long Beach, 56 child care
providers have agreed to take part in the County's Steps to
Excellence Program (STEP), an innovative new child care rating
system that will help parents make informed child care choices for
their children, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
LA County Offers Aquatic Sports Camps For
Youth During Spring Break
The Water Awareness, Training, Education and
Recreation (W.A.T.E.R.) Program of the Los Angeles County Department
of Beaches and Harbors is offering three of its most popular aquatic
sports camps for boys and girls during spring break.
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
Three Los Angeles County Sheriff's Stations
Ranks Among Best Worldwide
Three stations in the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department have been selected as the best of the best of
more than 800 police stations worldwide, according to a recently
released report.
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Knabe Responds To Plan To Close Clinics
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe issued
the following statement today in response to the County’s Chief
Executive Officer’s recommendation to close and/or reduce clinic
services throughout the County, as a means to balance the County’s
Department of Health Services Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget.
FEBRUARY 13, 2008
County Grant Will Provide Homeless Families
In Whittier With Housing And Services
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved a $1 million grant to the Whittier First Day
Coalition, for a new transitional housing program in the City of
Whittier, Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently.
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Safe Surrender Program Off To A Successful
Year
Just weeks into 2008, the Los Angeles County
Safe Surrender Program is already off to another successful year
with three newborns having already been safely surrendered.
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Knabe Praises Bust Of Multi-Million Dollar
Child Care Fraud Ring
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe
offered congratulations today on the successful bust and arrests of
a widespread child care fraud ring that involved the theft of over
$3 million in taxpayer’s funds.
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Board Renews $50,000 Reward In Attempted
Murder Case Of Whittier Sheriff's Deputy
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors once again unanimously approved a $50,000 reward today 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.
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
LA County Women At Greater Risk For Heart
Disease
To commemorate
American Hearth Month, Los Angeles County
public health officials are advising
residents, especially women, to learn about
factors that put them at risk for
cardiovascular disease and take immediate
steps to reduce and control those risks.
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
LACMA Invites L.A. To Free Community Weekend
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) welcomes all of L.A. to its Free Community Weekend, celebrating the opening of the Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM), and other key features of Phase I of LACMA’s ongoing transformation.
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Supervisors Knabe and Molina Announce New
Trash Collection Service Begins In South
Whittier April 1, 2008
Los Angeles County Supervisors Don Knabe and
Gloria Molina announced recently that the much anticipated new trash
collection service in South Whittier begins April 1, 2008.
JANUARY 29, 2008
Knabe Establishes Rewards For Information
Related To Three Shooting Deaths In Long
Beach
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved three $10,000 rewards today, at the request of
Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to two different
shooting incidents that led to three deaths in the City of Long
Beach.
JANUARY 29, 2008
Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
Complete In Long Beach And Paramount
The County of Los Angeles has completed the
construction of a Traffic Signal Synchronization Project in the
Fourth District cities of Long Beach and Paramount, Supervisor Don
Knabe announced recently.
JANUARY 23, 2008
Construction Set To Begin On Dockweiler
State Beach Youth Center
Construction of the Dockweiler State Beach
Youth Center, located at the end of Imperial Highway and Vista del
Mar, is scheduled to begin January 28, 2008 with anticipated
completion in April 2009.
JANUARY 23, 2008
Respiratory Illnesses Are On The Rise This
Season
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
proclaimed the past week as Preteen Vaccine Week to highlight the
importance of immunizations and regular doctor visits for 11 and
12-year-olds.
JANUARY 22, 2008
County Proclaims Preteen Vaccine Week
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
proclaimed the past week as Preteen Vaccine Week to highlight the
importance of immunizations and regular doctor visits for 11 and
12-year-olds.
JANUARY 18, 2008
Second Safe Surrender In 24 Hours
The Los Angeles County Safe Surrender program
celebrated a second success story today with the confirmation of a
Safe Surrender in the City of Monterey Park. Word of the other Safe
Surrender came earlier today out of Huntington Park.
JANUARY 18, 2008
Newborn Safely Surrendered In Huntington
Park
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is
pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated
success again with the report of another safely surrendered newborn.
JANUARY 15, 2008
County Captures One Of "10 Most Wanted"
Child Support Evaders
A man
who owes over $100,000 in child support payments and is also one of
the “10 Most Wanted” child support payment evaders wanted by Los
Angeles County has been located and arrested through a pilot program
introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe last year.
JANUARY 14, 2008
The County of Los Angeles Department Of
Parks And Recreation Kicks Off The 2008
Junior Golf Program
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has launched its Junior Golf Program. The Junior Golf Program will offer free golf lessons to youth ages 4 – 18 at a total of twelve participating Los Angeles County golf courses.
JANUARY 14, 2008
Bridge Widening Complete On Stamy Road In
South Whittier
The County of Los Angeles has completed
construction on the widening of a bridge on Stamy Road over
Leffingwell Creek in the unincorporated community of South Whittier,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently.
JANUARY 14, 2008
Department of Children and Family Services Teams With County Partners To Tackle
Issue Of Childhood Obesity
The Los Angeles County Department of Children
and Family Services (DCFS) has teamed with the Los Angeles County
Juvenile Court, the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and
Families, hospitals associated with Los Angeles County medical hubs
and a variety of other external partners to create a Juvenile
Obesity Workgroup to help tackle the issue of obesity among
children, especially those in foster care.
JANUARY 9, 2008
Norwalk Fire Station Receives The First
Safely Surrendered Newborn Of 2008
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is
pleased to announce that a baby girl was safely surrendered at a
fire station in the City of Norwalk this morning.
JANUARY 7, 2008
Supervisor Don Knabe Honored By Children's
Mental Health Agency For Support Of
Children's Causes
Intercommunity Child Guidance Center (ICGC),
which provides comprehensive mental health and social services for
children and their families, recently recognized Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe for spearheading landmark programs designed to
safeguard children.
JANUARY 3, 2008
Financial Investment In Youth Creates Over
3,400 Jobs Countywide
Six months after Los Angeles County allocated
funds to create jobs for the local youth, the investment has yielded
over 3,400 jobs.
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