Supervisor Don Knabe County of Los Angeles • Fourth District

The Board of Supervisors adjourned Tuesday in memory of Stanley Wisniewski, former director of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, who died October 15 in a single-vehicle accident at the age of 59 near his home in Paso Robles. Wisniewski, who retired in March 2008 after working for more than 40 years [...]

Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach reminded homeowners to be on the lookout for scam mailers from private companies offering to file assessment reduction claims for a hefty fee. Decline-in-value reviews are done for free by the Assessor’s Department and they are usually without any request or appeal from the owner. "As the tax collector [...]

The Los Angeles County Health Officer, Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, released the schedule for the first round of Public Health vaccine clinics, which will provide free H1N1 vaccine to residents who do not have health insurance or a regular source of health care, and are in a priority group. H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Schedule: By DateBy [...]

Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement today on Governor Schwarzenegger’s efforts to reach a deal on California’s water system: "The time to talk is over and the time to act has arrived on a comprehensive investment in upgrading California’s water system. Plans have been discussed [...]

The mood this week was one of elation and relief as residents and local elected officials marked the arrival of a $22.6 million storm drain project in Long Beach. After years of planning and numerous public meetings, the flood relief that had been just a pipe dream for East Anaheim Business Corridor residents and business [...]

Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that District Attorney Investigators assigned to the Child Support Arrest Warrant Project recently apprehended Los Angeles County Most Wanted Delinquent Parent, Sautele Jones. Jones was added to the Most Wanted list in May of 2008, and has long been a target of investigators. He was arrested on a bench warrant [...]

The Department of Beaches and Harbors announced recently that the Marina del Rey WaterBus wrapped up the summer season with its most successful year ever. Overall ridership for the weekend service was 40,365 – the highest passenger number in WaterBus history. The 2009 season increased approximately sixty-five percent over the same period last year. The [...]

In preparation for the coming flu season, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a campaign to promote vaccine distribution to healthcare providers in the county. Public Health encourages health care providers to vaccinate their patients who are members of groups that are at risk for serious flu complications and order sufficient [...]

Due to necessary maintenance, the Marina del Rey Used Oil Collection Center located at 13483 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey will be closed for a two-week period from Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 11. During the temporary closure period, the public will not be able to dispose of used motor oil/used oil filters at [...]

You are invited to attend a public meeting next Wednesday, August 19 to learn about the construction phase of the Termino Avenue Drain Project. The meeting will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Wilson Classical High School Auditorium located at 4400 E. 10th Street in the City of Long Beach. This [...]

The Ford Amphitheatre is offering a leg up to Los Angeles County-based arts organizations who are interested in producing live performing arts events at the historic, open-air theatre in the Hollywood Hills in summer 2010. Applications are now available to apply for the 2010 summer season. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 9, 2009. [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard. FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE:Northbound and Southbound [...]

Click on the YouTube video above to watch Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, discuss the impact an additional $850 million in State cuts would have on Los Angeles County and its ability to provide critical services to local residents.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently that the Marina del Rey WaterBus has almost doubled its ridership of last year. There have been 13,154 riders so far this year, compared to 6,995 riders at this time in 2008. The popular summer weekend service will continue through September 7th. Riders can access the WaterBus [...]

Following three consecutive years of drought, the Marina del Rey Water System, one of the Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts (District), is receiving 15 percent less water from suppliers, requiring customers to cut down on water use or face surcharges. This urgent measure comes on the heels of Governor Schwarzenegger declaring a state of emergency [...]

Bring your lawn chair, blanket and popcorn and join the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors partnering with the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau to offer Marina Movie Nights. The movie classic Grease is the first of four Marina Movie Nights scheduled for Thursday, July 30 at Burton Chace Park, located [...]

Los Angeles County is home to the largest number of gangs and gang members compared to any single region in the nation: the County has over 1,100 gangs with approximately 88,000 gang members. This complex community crisis is addressed through a coordinated effort involving innovative law enforcement strategies, participation by social service agencies, schools, public [...]

The traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel in Marina del Rey will take place this Saturday evening, July 4th, starting promptly at 9:00 p.m. and lasting approximately 20 minutes. This year’s display presents the famed Zambelli Pyrotechnics, which originated more than 100 years ago in Italy and follows the Italian tradition of huge finales. [...]

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will modify its summer hours for public lake swim beaches and close three of its public lakes for swimming on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning July 6, 2009 until September 7, 2009. There will not be any lifeguards on duty at the swim beaches on [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure the next two weekends on northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard. FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE Northbound [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard. FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE Northbound and [...]

Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced approval of a $181,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded traffic signal installation project to reduce traffic congestion and increase pedestrian safety in the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey. This is one of the first projects in Southern California to [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard. Twice this weekend, [...]

Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced that all customers of the Marina del Rey Water System will be required to reduce their water usage by 15 percent, effective July 2009. Based on a number of factors that have significantly reduced the water supply available to Southern California, West [...]

Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach announced completion of a decline in value review of 473,000 homes and condominiums in Los Angeles County. Auerbach stressed that due to the declining real estate market, it was his responsibility to review values to make sure homes are properly assessed. We have begun mailing results of the review [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The work is part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the I-405 to Firestone Boulevard. Twice this weekend, [...]

Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement today on Governor Schwarzenegger’s Revised Budget proposal, specifically, the possibility of capturing $2 Billion in local funds from Cities and Counties, pursuant to Proposition 1A: Today’s announcement about a possible suspension of Proposition 1A is just the latest example [...]

The Kazanjian Red drew thousands of visitors when it first appeared at the Museum last October. It left four months later, stopping in Carlsbad, California where it was scrutinized by gem experts at the Gemological Institute of America. Now the diamond has returned for a second engagement in the Museum’s Gem and Mineral Hall. It [...]

On Saturday, April 4, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will host Late Night Art: Berlin 1945-2009, the third in the museum’s nighttime art events this year. Visitors can view exhibitions, listen to live music, attend readings in the galleries, and more. German-inspired food and drink will also be available. On view will be [...]

Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach announced that property owners can find out if their home or condominium is one of the approximately 500,000 properties involved in a decline in value review, which could lead to lower property taxes without needing to file any forms. Logging on to the Assessor’s website at www.assessor.lacounty.gov and entering [...]

A dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 1 at 9:30 a.m. in Yvonne B. Burke Park, located at 4350 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. New signs reflecting the name change were installed in honor of Burke’s retirement and decades of service to the community. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved renaming Admiralty [...]

The Water Awareness, Training, Education and Recreation (W.A.T.E.R.) Program of the Department of Beaches and Harbors is offering its popular aquatic sports camp that young people can take part in during their spring break. The following three camps are available for the spring program: surf camp, ocean-sports camp, and beginning sailing. Surf Camp (Ages 11-17) [...]

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents The Genesis Project at William S. Hart Park. This is in celebration of Black History Month, with an exhibition that begins on February 13th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., through February 14th, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Hart Hall. Admission is free [...]

The month of February is Responsible Pet Owner’s Month, and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) would like to remind pet owners that animals, like humans, need necessities such as love, care, shelter, and food. However, DACC also recognizes that additional responsibilities are crucial in order to maximize the quality [...]

Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) has opened the doors to its newest resource to the business community, Shred-4-Good, a document destruction service. Located at 800 West Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, Shred-4-Good’s certified and secure document destruction services meet all statutory requirements for the protection and destruction of [...]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled two extended weekend freeway closures on the Long Beach Freeway (I-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. The next two extended [...]

The Ume cherry trees are in full blossom at Schabarum Regional Park, and since their initial planting 17 years ago, they continue to bloom every year from mid January through February. The fragrant pink and white blossoms are only here for a short time, so come out soon and see these trees in their pink [...]

The second phase is the actual Songwriters’ Workshop, where selected students will create songs with award-winning artists and producers to inspire the ideals of understanding, mutual respect and human dignity. The third phase is the Project One Concert, featuring music written and performed by participating youth and special celebrity guest artist performances. A panel of [...]

Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach and County Consumer Affairs Director Pastor Herrera, Jr. recently warned homeowners to be wary of solicitations from private companies offering to file property assessment reduction forms for a hefty fee to pay for a review by the Assessor’s Department for free. "We are again receiving calls from homeowners who [...]

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed January 18-24, 2009 Preteen Vaccine Week. This annual statewide awareness campaign is designed to highlight the benefits of immunizations and regular visits to a doctor for children between 11 and 12 years of age. There are more than 313,000 preteens between the ages of 11 and [...]

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is proud to display the world’s most storied red diamond, the Kazanjian Red, until February 1, 2009 in its Gem and Mineral Hall. Though there are many diamonds with a pink hue, true blood-red diamonds are the rarest of gems – only three large stones are known [...]