Archive for 2011
Eco-Elf Patrol Giveaway Events Continue Throughout Los Angeles County
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Los Angeles County Public Works’ Eco-Elf Patrol continues to visit local stores and libraries to hand out free reusable shopping bags to customers. Shoppers are also reminded of the January 1, 2012, ban on single-use plastic bags and encouraged to bring their reusable bags when they shop to avoid paying 10 cents for a paper [...]
County Completes Storm Drains at Paseo Del Mar Landslide Area
Friday, December 16th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced that the County’s Public Works Department has completed the realignment of two storm drains along Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. Engineers had been monitoring the area surrounding the storm drains for several months. Work on the realignment project began in early October because of concerns generated by [...]
Reward Authorized For Information Related to Murder of Jeffrey Tidus
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe to extend a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in the murder of Jeffrey Tidus. With this motion, the reward fund will total $100,000. On December 7, 2009, Jeffrey Tidus, 53, an attorney, [...]
Full Nightly Closures Coming to I-405 North at Seal Beach Boulevard
Friday, December 9th, 2011The northbound I-405 freeway between Seal Beach Boulevard and the I-605 interchange will be closed nightly for several weeks beginning Saturday Dec. 10. Nighttime closures will take place seven days a week; between 11 p.m and 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, and between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday. The work will last approximately [...]
Knabe Delivers State of Los Angeles County
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe delivered his annual state of Los Angeles County to a capacity crowd at a luncheon at the Long Beach Convention Center today, hosted by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. In his fifth annual address, Supervisor Knabe called for more focus on supporting businesses, creating jobs and reforming programs. With the [...]
County’s Child Care Rating System Receives $7.6 Million in New Funding
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Despite serious cuts to child development programs, Los Angeles County’s child care rating system continues to grow, thanks to a significant new grant from Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) that will allow for dozens of additional child care centers to be inspected and graded. The rating system, called the Steps to Excellence Program (STEP), was [...]
Knabe to Address the ‘State of the County’
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe will be addressing the state of Los Angeles County and the Fourth District at a luncheon at the Long Beach Convention Center on Thursday December 8, 2011 at 11:30am, hosted by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. In his fifth annual address, Supervisor Knabe will speak about the ongoing challenges of [...]
Metrolink Kicks Off 15th Annual Holiday Toy Express
Friday, November 18th, 2011Metrolink officially kicks off its month-long Holiday Toy Express Tour on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5:00 p.m. in Anaheim, in conjunction with the launch of the Southern California Firefighters’ Spark of Love Toy Drive. Between Nov. 18 and Dec. 18, the 450-ton train will spread cheer across the Southern California region, making 32 stops over [...]
Land Movement Continues at Paseo Del Mar
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Paseo Del Mar - County Public Works Update Ground movement in the area has intensified. The vertical displacement on Paseo Del Mar near the intersection with the access road is about six feet. A portion of the access road leading from Paseo Del Mar to the beach, along with 5 sections of the abandoned 60-inch [...]
Supervisor Knabe to Host Thanksgiving Dinner at Adventure Park
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Thousands are expected to attend the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Adventure County Park. Each year, the office of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe, Adventure Park staff and community volunteers sponsor a free meal for families in the community. The delicious dinner, of turkey, stuffing and all the traditional sides, is open to men, women [...]
Marina Del Rey/Port of Long Beach Dredging Project Approved by Harbor Commissioners
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011December 15, 2011: Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe thanked the Long Beach Harbor Commissioners for their approval on Monday of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for placement of sediment within its Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Project: “I want to thank the Long Beach Harbor Commissioners for their support of this innovative and critical project,” [...]
County Golf Courses to Offer Discount for Veterans
Monday, November 7th, 2011In 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 Friday, November 11. “As Veterans Day approaches, it is important that we recognize the many contributions that Veterans have made for our great County over the years,” said Supervisor [...]
Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell Appointed to Citizen’s Commission on Jail Violence
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell as his appointee to the “Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence.” The Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors to investigate use of force by Sheriff’s deputies in the County jail system and report back with recommendations for a corrective action plan. [...]
Knabe Nominates Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell to Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell as his appointee to the “Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence.” The Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors to investigate use of force by Sheriff’s deputies in the County jail system and report back with recommendations for a corrective action plan. [...]
Newborn Girl Safely Surrendered in Torrance
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the fifth time this year with the report of a safely surrendered newborn. This most recent safe surrender occurred on October 31, 2011 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance. The mother gave birth to the [...]
Knabe Welcomes New Residents to the Fourth District
Monday, October 31st, 2011Last month, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the redistricting map which had been proposed by Supervisor Don Knabe. Changes resulting from that map go into effect today, resulting in some communities being shifted to different Supervisorial districts. “After the most inclusive and open redistricting process in our history, I was very happy [...]
Knabe Calls for Reform in Physician Payment Program
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to implement reforms to the Physician Services for Indigent Program (PSIP) on a motion by Supervisor Don Knabe. Through the PSIP, doctors at private hospitals are compensated when patients cannot pay. “The County is the ultimate safety net and our doctors are critical to ensuring [...]
Knabe Calls for General Relief Reform to Reduce Fraud, Help Those In Need
Monday, October 17th, 2011A motion by Supervisor Don Knabe on the Tuesday, October 18, 2011 agenda for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors calls for specific recommendations for restructuring the County’s General Relief (GR) program to reduce fraud and direct resources to those most in need. The motion comes as the County has seen its caseload nearly [...]
Health Screenings and Counseling Available to Homeless Veterans at San Gabriel Valley Stand Down
Friday, October 14th, 2011Free health care, employment training, and other services will be available to homeless veterans as part of the San Gabriel Valley Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on Thursday October 20, 2011 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today. The San Gabriel Valley Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, hosted by the San Gabriel Valley [...]
Local High Schools to Clash in Ninth Annual Girls Knabe Cup
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011High school golfers from across Los Angeles County’s Fourth District will tee-off tomorrow, October 12, 2011, at Supervisor Don Knabe’s Ninth Annual Girls Knabe Cup Golf Tournament. Twenty-five high school teams, comprised of four players per team, will compete at Lakewood Country Club in an individual and team tournament for individual honors and a chance [...]
Knabe Calls for County Audit of Coliseum Commission
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday called for the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to audit the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission and, if necessary, to serve as the interim chief financial officer of the commission. The vote, on a motion sponsored by Supervisors Don Knabe and Mark Ridley-Thomas, came [...]
Safe Surrender Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Families, firefighters, hospital staff and social workers joined Supervisor Don Knabe today at the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration to recognize the 10th anniversary of the Safe Surrender program. “I am overwhelmed and thrilled that we could honor this special day,” said Supervisor Knabe. “While it is difficult to ‘celebrate’ a baby be given [...]
Marvin Braude Bike Trail Project Set to Begin
Friday, September 23rd, 2011The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is set to begin work on a project to rehabilitate and improve the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. The popular bike trail winds its way along the coast from Will Rogers State Park in Los Angeles, through the cities of Santa Monica, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa [...]
Reward Extended For Information Related to Fatal Shooting in Long Beach
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe to extend the offer of a $10,000 dollar reward for information regarding a shooting in the City of Long Beach. On Tuesday June 21, 2011, Pablo Ortiz, 35, was riding his bicycle in the 2100 block of East 14th Street [...]
Supervisor Knabe to Welcome Families to 10 Year Anniversary of Safe Surrender Program
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011Out of what could be a tragic outcome of abandonment or death, 87 newborns have been given a chance for a healthy and happy life thanks to the Safe Surrender program which was established in LA County ten years ago. Supervisor Don Knabe will recognize the importance of the program, celebrate the families and promote [...]
Knabe Announces 2012 Arts Education Partnership Program
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce his 2012 Arts Education Partnership Program, as part of “Arts Education Week” in Los Angeles County. In its 11th year, the program supports high quality arts education by providing matching funds to non-profit organizations, community organizations, government agencies and schools across the Fourth Supervisorial District. The Arts Education [...]
Small Businesses Get a Boost in Los Angeles County
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011At its September 13, 2011 meeting, the Board of Supervisors increased the County’s bid preference from five percent to eight percent for certified, local small businesses which bid on county contracts. The change goes into effect November 1. Local small businesses are currently eligible for a bid price reduction or ‘preference’ on the cost component [...]
Newborn Boy Safely Surrendered in Torrance
Friday, August 26th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the fourth time this year with the report of a safely surrendered newborn. This most recent safe surrender occurred on August 24, 2011 at a hospital in Torrance. The mother gave birth to the baby boy at [...]
New Wildland Pumper Engine to Fight Fires on Catalina Island
Friday, August 26th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the addition of a new firefighting vehicle to the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s fleet on Catalina Island. The new Type III Wildland Engine was specifically designed to traverse through the rough terrain of Catalina Island while carrying a large amount of water. With a capacity of 700 [...]
Cerritos Park Wins 2011 Sprite Spark Parks Project Grant
Friday, August 19th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe is proud to announce that Cerritos Regional Park has been named one of 21 winners of the Sprite Spark Parks Project, and will receive a $20,000 grant that will be used to refurbish the park’s basketball courts. Cerritos Park was nominated for consideration in the contest, and through online voting, was one [...]
County Launches Pilot Program to Address Infant Deaths Due to Unsafe Sleeping Practices
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011In a motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles County will develop a two-year pilot program at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center that will address the staggering number of infant deaths that have occurred due to unsafe sleeping practices and head trauma. The program, modeled off a similar pilot program in Baltimore, Maryland, will [...]
Summer Festival Returning to South Whittier
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011The 5th Annual “South Whittier Educate & Celebrate Festival” is returning to Adventure Park on Saturday, August 13, Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently. The “South Whittier Educate & Celebrate Festival” is once again expected to draw thousands from the community. There will be over 100 vendors in attendance that will have booths set up in [...]
Reward Authorized For Information Related to Fatal Hit and Run
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe to extend the offer of a $10,000 dollar reward for information regarding a Hit-and-Run incident in the City of Downey. On May 20, 2011, a 58 year old Downey resident was struck by a car while walking in the roadway. [...]
Bellflower Symphony Orchestra to Perform Free Summer Concert
Monday, August 8th, 2011The Bellflower Symphony Orchestra will present their Annual Free Summer Concert int he Park on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 7:00pm on the patio of Ruth Caruthers Park, 10500 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower. The theme will be “RHYTHM and BLUES” and will include the vocal stylings of Lyria Pegram, and Linda Jackson. The summer concert [...]
Full Freeway Closures Coming to I-710
Friday, July 29th, 2011The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct ten weekends of 53-hour Extended Closures and Full Freeway Closures on the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) as part of the Long Life Pavement Rehabilitation Project from the Glenn Anderson Freeway (I-105) connector to Atlantic Boulevard. The project is to rehabilitate aging pavement and provide the roadway with [...]
Reward Authorized for Information Related to Fatal Shooting in Long Beach
Thursday, July 28th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe to extend the offer of a $10,000 dollar reward for information regarding a shooting in the City of Long Beach. On Thursday March 24, 2011, Philip Williamson, 29, was found lying in an alley suffering from what would become a [...]
Metro Blue Line Service in Long Beach to Be Impacted by Tree Trimming
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Metro Blue Line service in the Long Beach area will be replaced by bus service this weekend due to City of Long Beach tree trimming maintenance work. Beginning Friday night at 9 p.m. and continuing through 2 a.m. Sunday morning, trains will not run between the Transit Mall and Wardlow Stations. Beginning Sunday at 4 [...]
Rancho Ranked California’s Top Rehabilitation Hospital by U.S News & World Report
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has been ranked the top Rehabilitation Hospital in California in the annual U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. “Rancho is the only rehabilitation hospital in California or any of our neighboring states to be ranked in the top 20 on this year’s list of top Rehabilitation [...]
Rancho Ranked California’s Top Rehabilitation Hospital by U.S News & World Report
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has been ranked the top Rehabilitation Hospital in California in the annual U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. “Rancho is the only rehabilitation hospital in California or any of our neighboring states to be ranked in the top 20 on this year’s list of top Rehabilitation [...]
Road Improvements Coming to Santa Fe Springs and Unincorporated Whittier
Friday, July 15th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today a road improvement project for eight miles of roadway on Gunn Avenue and Du Page Avenue, in the communities of Santa Fe Springs and unincorporated Whittier. Scheduled to begin in August, the project will cost about $2.5 million and is expected to be completed in February 2012. [...]
Recreation Improvement Projects Coming to Fourth District Cities
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion today to allocate $3,900,000 to twenty-four Fourth District cities for recreation and open space projects. Projects will include improvements such as planting community gardens, upgrading play equipment at parks, refurbishing and expanding trails, and constructing picnic shelters. Each city will be required to submit an [...]
County Arts Commission Awards Grants to 29 Arts Groups in Fourth District
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011The Los Angeles County Arts Commission has announced two-year grants to 29 arts organizations in the Fourth Supervisorial District. The grants for the Fourth District are part of awards totaling $4,118,000 to 184 nonprofit arts organizations for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13. An estimated 10 million people will be served by the organizations receiving grants. [...]
County Parks Offering Free Summer Lunches and Snacks For Youths
Friday, July 8th, 2011The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Education is providing approximately 220,000 free lunches and snacks to children in 47 County parks beginning this week. This health-focused program was created to provide a healthy alternative for children during [...]
Youth Jobs Program Approved by County
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a summer jobs program introduced last week in a joint motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Zev Yaroslavsky. The program is expected to create at least 2,200 jobs for economically disadvantaged youth Countywide. The program was developed to address the extremely high unemployment rate for young [...]
Road Improvements Announced For Santa Fe Springs and Unincorporated Whittier
Friday, June 24th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today a road improvement project for eight miles of roadway on Gunn Avenue and Du Page Avenue, in the communities of Santa Fe Springs and unincorporated Whittier. Scheduled to begin in August, the project will cost about $2.5 million and is expected to be completed in February 2012. [...]
Junior Golfers Can Play at County Golf Courses for $1 During July
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011In a motion by Supervisor Don Knabe, July 2011 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. During the month of July, at all 17 County golf courses, junior golfers (18 and under) can play golf for $1, [...]
Supervisor Knabe Proposes Plan to Combat Youth Unemployment
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011In response to the overwhelming rate of youth unemployment in California, which has reached an all-time high of 26.9 percent, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in a joint motion with Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, introduced a motion today that would create employment opportunities for at least 2,200 economically disadvantaged youth Countywide. “The unemployment rate among [...]
County to Distribute Canvas Bags Ahead of July 1 Plastic Bag Ban
Friday, June 17th, 2011Attention Shoppers! Starting July 1, 2011, carryout plastic bags will be history in stores located in unincorporated Los Angeles County! Bring your reusable bags every time you shop to avoid a 10 cent charge for paper bags. Staff from the Department of Public Works will be on hand at several Fourth District supermarkets to hand [...]
Supervisor Knabe Statement on the Passing of the State Budget
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Yesterday, the California state legislature passed a 2011-2012 budget reflecting funding cuts and revenue increases that close the state’s remaining $9.6 billion deficit. The legislature had a constitutional deadline of midnight to approve the budget or their salaries would be docked for each day it was late. The budget now moves to Governor Jerry Brown, [...]
Marina del Rey WaterBus Cruises Into Summer Service
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the return of the Marina del Rey WaterBus summer weekend service, launching Friday, June 24th through September 5th. Hours General: Fridays 5p.m.-midnight, Saturdays 11a.m.-midnight and Sundays from 11a.m.-9p.m. Holiday: 4th of July, 11a.m.-9p.m.; Labor Day, September 5 from 11a.m.-9p.m. Concerts: 5p.m.-midnight during the Marina del Rey Summer Concerts [...]
Newborn Girl Safely Surrendered at Torrance Hospital
Friday, June 3rd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the third time in the month of May with the report of a safely surrendered newborn. This most recent safe surrender occurred on May 31, 2011 at a hospital in Torrance. The mother gave birth to the [...]
Knabe Announces Plan to Restore Early Opening Beach Restrooms
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe issued the following statement addressing recent complaints about beach restrooms: “Over the last week, there has been considerable media attention on the County’s beach facilities, in response to the suggestion at the last Board Meeting that there are issues with the cleanliness of our restrooms that could lead to [...]
Young Anglers Get Ready For Fishing Derby at Cerritos Regional County Park
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Nearly 1,000 children will be angling for a prize catch at the 2011 Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby at Cerritos Regional Park on Saturday, June 4. The annual event is sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, along with the City of Cerritos, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, the Cerritos Rod [...]
Newborn Boy Safely Surrendered at Fire Station #104 in Winnetka
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the second time this year with the report of a safely surrendered newborn. This most recent safe surrender occurred on May 29, 2011 at Fire Station #104 in Winnetka. The mother gave birth to the baby boy [...]
Knabe Announces Return of Free Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the return of the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series, presented free to the public, in Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park at 13650 Mindanao Way. The annual series features classical concerts on alternating Thursdays and internationally famed pop and jazz artists every other Saturday. The 2011 schedule [...]
Newborn Girl Safely Surrendered at West Covina Hospital
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the first time this year with the report of a safely surrendered newborn. This most recent safe surrender occurred on May 20, 2011 at a hospital in West Covina. The mother gave birth to the baby girl [...]
Beach Shuttle Returns to Marina del Rey
Thursday, May 19th, 2011Marina del Rey’s free Beach Shuttle will return to service beginning Memorial Day Weekend, providing residents and visitors with easy access to Fisherman’s Village, restaurants, shopping and coastal recreation. The Beach Shuttle, provided by LA County Supervisor Don Knabe and Playa Vista, will operate Friday-Sunday and holidays from May 27 to September 5. “The Beach [...]
Full I-405 Freeway Closure Scheduled for July 16-17
Thursday, May 19th, 2011A full 53-hour closure of the I-405, roughly between the I-10 and U.S. 101, is planned for the weekend of July 16-17, 2011. The closure is needed because of demolition work scheduled on the Mulholland Bridge. Due to the steep nature of the bridge, the freeway in both directions must be closed to protect the [...]
Funding Continues for Fourth District Paratransit Shuttle Service
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe today announced that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $683,000 in funding for the continuation of paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year 20011-2012. The program will include the following paratransit shuttle services: La Rambla, Marina del Rey, Rancho Los Amigos, Teen [...]
Taste of the Heights Returns to Pathfinder Park
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council, Hacienda Heights Improvement Association, San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce , Friends of Steinmetz Senior Center, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and local community groups and businesses, will celebrate the Eighth [...]
Rewards for Information Related to Three Recent Murders in Long Beach Authorized
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized three $10,000 rewards today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to three recent homicides in the City of Long Beach. Sor Phouam On Saturday, January 22, 2011, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Long Beach police officers responded to a convenience store in the [...]
County Continues Funding Palos Verdes Shuttle Service
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the disbursement of $408,200 to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority to continue public transit services for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012, Supervisor Don Knabe announced. The funds for the disbursement come from the Fourth Supervisorial District’s allocation of Proposition A Local Return Transit Program funds. “This [...]
Knabe Requests Funding for Low Income Families With Children With Autism
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011In a motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Board of Supervisors will request that the First 5 Los Angeles Commission consider an annual allotment of funding to address the challenges facing low-income families with children with autism, aged five and younger. The California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism reported that a [...]
County Launches Mapping Software on Redistricting Website
Monday, April 25th, 2011Residents wanting to participate and “make a difference” in the Supervisorial Redistricting process can now do so with the help of new software found on the County redistricting website. By logging onto http://redistricting.lacounty.gov, interested parties can access free mapping software tools, allowing them to develop and submit redistricting plans for Boundary Review Committee (BRC) consideration. [...]
Knabe Launches “You Draft the Budget” Website
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011Today, Los Angeles County CEO Bill Fujioka presents a proposed annual budget to the Board of Supervisors. To help constituents understand the context and breadth of services that make up the County’s over $23 billion budget, Supervisor Don Knabe has launched a “You Draft the Budget” tool on his website, knabe.com. Constituents can access the [...]
Where the Money Comes From
Sunday, April 17th, 2011Let’s start with how the County gets the money it needs to provide services. The chart below shows the major sources of revenue. As you can see, the Federal and State governments give the County funds for the programs they mandate us to provide, such as foster care and some public safety services. “Special Funds [...]
You Draft the County Budget
Friday, April 15th, 2011You Draft the County Budget Governments at all levels across the US are facing huge budget challenges. For years, Los Angeles County has been prudent in managing our budget, saving for the bad times in the good times. But the impact of the global economy is hitting us too. To help you understand the County [...]
Knabe Announces Summer Arts Internship Program for College Students
Monday, April 11th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced the return of the County’s Arts Internship Program, which will provide 74 paid summer internships for college students. Requirements Position descriptions and contacts are posted on the Arts Commission’s website. Go to Los Angeles County Arts, click on “Internships,” then “Opportunities for Students.” Interested students should act as [...]
Metro Launches Nation’s First Major Public Transit Agency Spanish Language Blog
Friday, April 8th, 2011Metro today became the first major public transit agency in the nation to launch a Spanish language blog, underscoring the growing influence of Latinos in Los Angeles County. El Pasajero is an interactive website that will post a steady stream of news and features, photos and video about virtually every aspect of mobility that Metro [...]
Supervisors Authorize Reward for Information on Thefts at the Downey Cemetery
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to the theft of headstones from the Downey Cemetery. On Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at approximately 7:30 a.m., five bronze headstones were stolen from the Downey Cemetery, located at 12950 Lakewood Boulevard [...]
Knabe Proclaims April as “DMV/Donate Life California Month” in Los Angeles County
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011In an effort to urge Los Angeles County citizens to save lives by signing up with the Donate Life California Registry when they apply or renew their driver’s license or ID card through the Department of Motor Vehicles, Supervisor Don Knabe proclaimed the month of April 2011 as “DMV/Donate Life California Month.” “Making the noble [...]
Rancho Los Amigos Named a 2011 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospital”
Friday, April 1st, 2011Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has been named to the 2011 U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” list. The world-renowned facility ranked 7th out of the 138 hospitals ranked in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and was the only rehabilitation hospital listed. Rancho, one of five hospitals in the Los Angels County [...]
County Residents Encouraged to Sign Up For Alert LA County Emergency Notification System
Friday, April 1st, 2011Los Angeles County has an emergency mass notification system used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone message, text message, or email in the event of critical situations. The system, called Alert LA county, allows the County’s Emergency Operations Center to notify residents and businesses during emergencies providing necessary information, such as evacuations. [...]
Supervisor Knabe Proclaims March 30 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011In an effort to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War, Supervisor Don Knabe has proclaimed March 30, 2011 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Los Angeles County. For decades, efforts have been made to properly recognize the sacrifices of those who served the United States in Vietnam. [...]
Metro to Hold Fourth District Green Line Extension Project Community Meetings
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Metro will hold two community meetings beginning Wednesday, April 6, to update the public on the South Bay Metro Green Line Extension project. The purpose of these meetings is to seek public comments and input as the environmental process continues for extending transit service farther into the South Bay to improve mobility in southwest Los [...]
Supervisors Authorize Reward for Information Related to Torrance Murder
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to the homicide of Joseph Gosinski. On December 23, 2010 at 11:30 pm, the Torrance Police Department was called to Chicane Motor Sports at 1908 Del Amo Blvd. regarding an injured person [...]
Knabe Advocates for Protection of County Services in State Budget Crisis
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011At today’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe brought forth a motion instructing the County CEO to continue working with Governor Brown’s Administration and the State Legislature on issues affecting the County because of the State budget crisis. A critical component of the Governor’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12 State budget [...]
County Deems March 20-26 “Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week”
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in a joint motion with Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, announced today the County will support various Federal and State agencies in declaring March 20-26 “Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week” and directed the County’s Office of Emergency Management to report back to the Board on an outreach and education campaign. “Over [...]
Fraudulent E-Mail With Los Angeles County Fire Department Logo Circulating
Friday, March 18th, 2011A fraudulent e-mail containing the heading “Acid Rain Precautions” and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department logo has surfaced, warning residents that radioactive particles released from the Fukushima Nuclear Plan in Japan could mix with rain and “cause burns, alopecia or even cancer.” “The County of Los Angeles Fire Department has not issued this [...]
Knabe Encourages Donations to American Red Cross
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe encouraged all County residents and employees to consider making a financial contribution to the American Red Cross, in a motion at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The donation, on a strictly voluntary basis, is to aid the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan and throughout the Pacific. “On behalf [...]
Los Angeles County Not At Increased Risk to Radiation Exposure
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011The damage to nuclear reactors in Japan has understandably lead to concerns about the safety of individuals throughout the world, including here in Los Angeles County. The Department of Public Health, is cautioning residents against ingesting potassium iodide (KI) as a precaution against possible radiation exposure. It is not an effective precautionary measure. “There is [...]
Safe Communities Festival Returns to Rowland Heights
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that the Safe Communities Week Health & Safety Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rowland Heights County Park, located at 1500 South Banida Avenue in Rowland Heights. For the 19th consecutive year, the Rowland Unified School District and [...]
Tsunami Advisory for Los Angeles County Coastline Ends
Friday, March 11th, 2011UPDATED: If you would like to make a donation to the American Red Cross, your gift will support the disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and the tsunami throughout the Pacific. UPDATED: The Tsunami Advisory that was issued for Los Angeles County coastal areas following the 8.9 magnitude earthquake [...]
Fake Health Inspector Targeting LA County Restaurants
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Following reports that a man is impersonating a health inspector at restaurants, Supervisor Knabe is urging business owners to verify the identity of health inspectors when in doubt. “Health inspections are a critical service that the County provides restaurant owners and mobile food vendors, and their patrons,” said Supervisor Knabe. “It is important for the public to [...]
Taste of the Heights Returns to Pathfinder Park
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council, Hacienda Heights Improvement Association, San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce , Friends of Steinmetz Senior Center, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and local community groups and businesses, will celebrate the Eighth [...]
Knabe Names Rebekah Kim as Field Deputy
Monday, March 7th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebekah Kim as Field Deputy in the Fourth District’s San Pedro office, covering San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, La Rambla, Westfield and Academy Hills. Kim joins the Fourth District [...]
Metro to Offer Dodger Stadium Express Bus Service For 2011 Season
Friday, March 4th, 2011Metro will again offer Dodger Stadium Express bus service from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium beginning March 28 with the Dodgers pre-game series and throughout the regular 2011 baseball season under a grant approved by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). In support, MetroLink will offer late-night weekday [...]
Metro Testing Free School Field Trip Program
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Testing began today on the innovative new Metro Student Field Trip Pilot Program for grades 1 through 5. The test will allow L.A. Unified school field trips — students, teachers and chaperones — to travel for free on established Metro trains and bus routes during non-peak hours following authorization by both the school district and Metro. [...]
County Accepts Youth Facilities Grant in Effort to Rehabilitate Youth Offenders
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved a joint motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Zev Yaroslavsky, creating a path towards a more rehabilitative approach to juvenile justice. The Board accepted a $28 million grant to construct a new 128-bed camp facility that will replace a large dormitory-style building with small cottage units, allowing for [...]
County Seeks Constitutional Protection in State Budget Discussions
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a joint motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Mark Ridley-Thomas to pursue a State Constitutional Amendment to secure adequate and permanent funding for any services the State moves under local control. As part of the State’s efforts to manage its $26 billion budget shortfall, the Governor has [...]
Knabe Announces Road Improvements in South Whittier
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today a road improvement project for five miles of work on Hawes Street, Lambert Road and other adjacent streets in South Whittier. Scheduled to begin this summer, the project will cost about $1 million and is expected to be completed in four months. The project includes pavement resurfacing; [...]
Metro to Purchase Los Angeles Union Station
Thursday, February 24th, 2011The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced that it has successfully negotiated the purchase of Los Angeles Union Station from Catellus Operating Limited Partnership for $75 million, a move that sets the stage for future expansion of the “last of the great railway stations” built in North America. The direct purchase includes [...]
L.A. County Fire Department to Assist in New Zealand Earthquake Search and Rescue
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s 74-member California Task Force 2 will deploy to New Zealand to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts following yesterday’s reported 6.3 magnitude earthquake, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today. “The Los Angeles County Fire Department is highly prepared and equipped to deal with a natural disasters,” said Supervisor Knabe. [...]
Go Metro to NBA All-Star Jam This Weekend
Friday, February 18th, 2011Go Metro to meet and collect autographs of your favorite NBA players and legends at the NBA All-Star Jam Session Feb. 18 – 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. You’ll save $3 on admission at the same time you save on gas and parking and avoid the traffic hassle of downtown Los Angeles. The [...]
Supervisors Appoint Daryl Osby New L.A. County Fire Chief
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today selected Deputy Fire chief Daryl Osby as the County’s new Fire Chief, succeeding P. Michael Freeman. Chief Osby has moved through the ranks of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, since joining in 1984, most recently serving as Chief Deputy in charge of Business Operations. Commenting on [...]
County to Explore Public Private Biotechnology Partnerships
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe, in a joint motion with Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, today directed the County’s CEO to conduct a feasibility assessment for developing a countywide public/private biotechnology partnership program. Through the motion, the County will identify potential biotechnology initiatives that would bring together public and private resources and expertise at each of the five County-owned [...]
Supervisors Authorize Rewards For Information Related to Long Beach Crimes
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized two $10,000 rewards today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to two recent homicides in the City of Long Beach. Sor Phouam On Saturday, January 22, 2011, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Long Beach police officers responded to a convenience store in the [...]
County Approves Amendment to Marina del Rey Local Coastal Plan
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a comprehensive major amendment to the Marina del Rey Local Coastal Plan (LCP), following three years of community and stakeholder input. The LCP major amendment is in response to the Coastal Commission’s request for a comprehensive look at individual projects requiring LCP amendments. It simplifies the [...]
County and City of Long Beach Sign Use Agreement for DeForest Wetlands Project
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Supervisor Don Knabe is proud to announce that the City of Long Beach has entered into a Use Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for a term of 40 years. The agreement allows both the County and City to use certain properties along the east side of the Los Angeles River between [...]
Hollywood Bowl Shuttles Renewed For 2011 Season
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011Fans of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s summer concerts at the Hollywood Bowl can continue to enjoy hassle-free trips to performances during the coming 2011 concert series. Supervisor Knabe is pleased to announce that the Board of Supervisors renewed the popular Hollywood Bowl Park-and-Ride Express Bus Service Program, which provides bus transportation for patrons to and [...]
Metro Bids Farewell to Last Diesel Bus
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011At a ceremony this morning, the last diesel bus in Metro’s fleet was retired, making Metro the first major transit agency in the world to operate only alternative clean fueled buses. “Today is a great day for Metro and the people of L.A. County because it’s an excellent day for our region’s air quality” said [...]
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011County Pushes For Expanded Subsidized Employment
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Los Angeles County will pursue Federal and State funding to create subsidized employment opportunities for people who are welfare eligible and former foster youth, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today. Los Angeles County will also collaborate with local Workforce Investment Boards and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families agencies in an effort to get people back to [...]
2010 Ends With Two Safe Surrenders
Friday, January 7th, 2011Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated another success with the report of a safely surrendered newborn, the seventh in 2010. This most recent safe surrender occurred on New Years Eve at a hospital in Pasadena. On Christmas Eve a baby was also safely surrendered at [...]
FTA Gives Go Ahead on Westside Subway Extension and Regional Connector
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011Metro Chair Don Knabe announced the great news that the Federal Transit Administration has given formal approval for preliminary engineering work to begin on the Westside Subway Extension and the Regional Connector, moving both projects a step closer to actual construction. The Regional Connector underground light rail like will connect the metro Gold, Blue and [...]
