Press Archives
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Funding for Palos Verdes Shuttle Service Continues
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Today, 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 2013-2014, 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 Proclaims July 2013 as “Junior Golfer’s Appreciation Month”
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013In a motion by Supervisors Don Knabe and Mark Ridley-Thomas, July 2013 has been declared “Junior Golfer’s 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 [...]
LA County’s anti-child sex trafficking efforts go to Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 10th, 2013This week, I had the opportunity to testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about sex trafficking. The hearing on “Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking” allowed me the opportunity to highlight all the work we have done in Los Angeles County to bring awareness to this horrific crime. I [...]
Don goes to D.C.
Thursday, May 9th, 2013I am in Washington D.C. this week where I get the chance to sit down with our leaders in Congress and talk about local issues. This year’s trip provides me with the opportunity to testify on Capitol Hill in front of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs about child sex trafficking, as well as discuss [...]
A surplus is not a green light to spend
Friday, May 3rd, 2013The news of an additional $4.5 billion to the state’s coffers is encouraging only as a good sign that our state economy is moving in the right direction. However, this should not be seen as a green light to start spending. I am hopeful that our leaders in Sacramento view this as an opportunity to [...]
Two New Community Centers Break Ground In Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights
Friday, May 3rd, 2013Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe joined local officials and residents to celebrate the groundbreaking of two new community centers in Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights. The new community center at Pathfinder Community Regional Park in Rowland Heights will include a 19,500 square foot multi-purpose area, tennis and basketball courts, and splash pad, as well [...]
Knabe Calls for Support of Local Control of Ontario Airport
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion to support the transfer of Ontario International Airport (ONT) to local control. Currently the Ontario Airport is managed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City of Los Angeles; the City of Ontario has requested control Supervisor Knabe issued the following statement: “I [...]
Joe A. Gonsalves Elementary Honored as National Blue Ribbon School
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013Los Angeles County Supervisor Knabe today recognized Joe A. Gonsalves Elementary School for being selected as one of five National Blue Ribbon Schools in Los Angeles County in 2012, one of 24 in California and one of only 314 in the entire United States. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and non-public elementary, [...]
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Rancho Los Amigos “Hospital of the Year”
Thursday, April 18th, 2013Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe issued the following statement following Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center being named “Hospital of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the 2013 Healthcare Leadership Awards: “Congratulations to Los Angeles County’s “Hospital of Miracles” on its “Hospital of the Year” award from the Los Angeles Business [...]
Newborn Baby Boy Safely Surrendered in Mission Hills
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013Los 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 baby boy. This most recent safe surrender occurred on April 12, 2013 at a hospital in Mission Hills. As is standard practice, the newborn [...]
Knabe Statement on Proposed 2013-14 County Budget
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013Los Angeles County unveiled its draft 2013-2014 budget, totaling nearly $24.7 billion. The proposed budget, which by state law must be balanced, does not include any cuts in services or employee layoffs. Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe issued the following statement: “For the first time since the start of the worst economic crisis since the [...]
Fiscal prudency pays off Los Angeles County
Monday, April 15th, 2013This week, Los Angeles County released its draft annual budget, totaling nearly $24.7 billion. Our biggest areas of spending remain public safety, healthcare and public assistance. I’m pleased to report that again this year, this budget does not include any cuts to County services or any employee layoffs. While the County is required to balance [...]
New, Larger Sunshine Shuttles Launch Into Service
Monday, April 8th, 2013Supervisor Don Knabe joined officials from the Department of Public Works and members of the community to celebrate the dedication of two new Sunshine Shuttle buses. The new, larger shuttles will join the existing fleet to accommodate more riders during the peak morning and afternoon hours and allow more passengers to be transported to and [...]
Local High Schools to Compete in 16th Annual ‘Knabe Cup’
Thursday, April 4th, 2013High school golfers from across Los Angeles County’s Fourth District will tee-off on April 10, 2013, at Supervisor Don Knabe’s 16th Annual Knabe Cup Golf Tournament. Thirty six 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 [...]
Paid Summer Arts Internships Available for College Students
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013Summer job opportunities for 74 college students are now available through the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program. Detailed descriptions, including contacts, for the internship positions are available at www.lacountyarts.org, click on “Internships.” Interested students are encouraged to apply immediately for these highly competitive, limited number of internships at arts organizations throughout Los Angeles County. [...]
As unemployment numbers rise, LA County must become more business friendly
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Over the weekend, California’s Employment Development Department released a report showing that the state’s unemployment rate remains stagnant. Here in Los Angeles County, the numbers tell a similar story. Though there have been signs of economic improvement, unemployment in Los Angeles County still remains above the national average. Locally, the unemployment rate crept up to 10.9% as [...]
Knabe Responds to ALUC Decision on LAX Plan
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013The Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) today, on a split vote, deemed “consistent” a very limited package of City Plan Amendments submitted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The amendments relate to LAWA’s future efforts to modernize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Commission was comparing the plan amendments with the adopted [...]
My response to the ALUC’s decision on the future of LAX
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013The Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) today, on a split vote, deemed “consistent” a very limited package of City Plan Amendments submitted by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The amendments relate to LAWA’s future efforts to modernize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Commission was comparing the plan amendments with the adopted [...]
Knabe Proclaims April as “DMV/Donate Life California Month”
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013Supervisor Don Knabe again proclaimed the month of April 2013 as “DMV/Donate Life California Month,” in 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. “Making the [...]
Long-Time Marina Manor Public Housing Development Resident Turns 103
Thursday, March 21st, 2013With her family and friends by her side, Lillian Thompson, a long-time resident of the Marina Manor Public Housing Development, and one of the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles’ (HACoLA) first Marina Manor residents, was honored by HACoLA’s Resident Council at a “Celebration of Life” event as she turned 103 years old. [...]
