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Beat The Heat, Visit a Cooling Center

If you are planning to visit one of these Cooling Centers, it is advisable that you call in advance to make sure there is still seating available.  If a Cooling Center is not operational, check the attached list for another Cooling Center nearest you or call “211”.  You may want to check with your local library when looking for a place to cool down.  They have great resources and plenty to read while you escape the heat.

If you plan to be outdoors, please take precautions to protect yourself from the sun and heat.

  • Put on plenty of sun block and wear a wide brimmed hat or carry an umbrella.
  • Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Drink water often, don’t wait until you are thirsty.
  • Avoid unnecessary exertion.
  • If you experience dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps and increased thirst you need to relax in a cooler, shaded place and drink water or a sports drink.
  • More severe symptoms (such as disorientation, pale and clammy skin, a rapid and weak pulse, and/or fast and shallow breathing) may indicate heat exhaustion or impending heat stroke.  Seek immediate medical attention.
  • If you are traveling on vacation or running errands around town, NEVER leave a senior, child or pet in a closed car or any vehicle since temperatures can quickly rise to life-threatening levels.
  • If you know seniors who live alone or people whose immune and/or respiratory systems are not working properly, check on them regularly to make sure they are staying cool.
  • Offer assistance to “shut-ins” in your neighborhood.  Check on them frequently during hot weather.

For a listing of Los Angeles City Cooling Centers go to www.lacity.org or call “311”.

Knabe to Highlight Successes of 10,000 Jobs Program

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will be joined by Congresswoman Jane Harman, Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto, Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin, Hermosa Beach Mayor Michael DiVirgilio, and Manhattan Beach Mayor Mitch Ward at a press conference on Thursday, August 12 to highlight the success of Supervisor Knabe’s 10,000 jobs program and the need for the federal government to extend its funding to get Los Angeles County residents back to work.

On March 3, 2009, Supervisor Knabe introduced the 10,000 jobs program, which utilized almost $200 million in federal stimulus funds to create temporary subsidized employment opportunities through the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, resulting in over 11,000 jobs in private, public, and nonprofit businesses across LA County.

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010

Time: 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Location: South Bay Workforce Investment Board/Beach Cities One-Stop Business and Employment Center

320 Knob Hill, Suite 4

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Newborn Girl Safely Surrendered in Woodland Hills

Los 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 another safely surrendered newborn.  This most recent safe surrender occurred at a hospital in Woodland Hills.

The mother delivered the baby girl at the hospital and told hospital staff that she would like to surrender the infant. The baby is reported to be in good health.  As is standard practice, the baby girl is in protective custody and will be placed with a family approved for adoption by the Department of Children and Family Services.

“This case could have ended in tragedy, but because of the Safe Surrender program, this baby girl has a long life ahead of her,” said Supervisor Knabe. “I am happy this mother made the right choice for her baby.”

This is the fourth Safe Surrender in Los Angeles County in 2010, and the 80th since the program began nine years ago.  The program was initiated by Supervisor Knabe and approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors in 2001.  It allows someone to surrender an infant that is no more than three days old, as long as the infant shows no signs of abuse.

Summmer Festival Returning to South Whittier

The 4th Annual “South Whittier Educate & Celebrate Festival” is returning to Adventure Park on Saturday, August 7, 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 90 vendors in attendance that will have booths set up in the park for the event.  There will also be a Health Fair and Job Festival between the hours of 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Adventure County Park is located at 10130 Gunn Avenue, Whittier, CA 90605.  Other activities available at the festival will include:

  • Interview and Resume Workshop
  • Various Health Screenings
  • College Town
  • Local Youth Entertainment
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Kids Zone
  • Many Local Non-Profits
  • Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
  • Bouncers and Face Painting
  • Los Angeles County Resources
  • Local Community Based Organizations
  • Free Food Drive

“This event continues to be a fantastic community festival that I am always thrilled to be a part of,” said Supervisor Knabe. “The response that we received from the community following last year’s event was incredible, and now with even more support, we expect this year’s to be even better.”

The festival is sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Other sponsors include:  Pizzamania Whittier, Burrtec Waste Industries, Orchardale Water District and Santa Fe Springs Walmart.  For more information on the festival, please call Adventure Park at (562) 698-7645.

Phase 2 of San Gabriel River Bike Path Realignment Moves Forward

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to award a construction contract for Phase 2 of the San Gabriel River Bicycle Trail Realignment, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.

Phase 2 of the project will realign and reconstruct 460 feet of the bike path just south of Del Amo Boulevard. Additionally, the existing reclamation waterline and street lights will be relocated and trail signage, yellow centerline striping, and pavement markings will be installed.

“It is important ensure the safety of everyone who utilizes the bike paths along our riverbeds,” said Supervisor Knabe. “These improvements will continue to enhance safety and increase the enjoyment of the residents and visitors who use the San Gabriel River Bike Trail.”

This project is part of a larger capital investment plan that Supervisor Knabe announced during his annual State of the County address on November 4, 2009.  At the event, Supervisor Knabe unveiled over $42 million in Fourth District Capital Projects that would be built in communities across the Fourth District in 2010.

Supervisor Knabe To Answer Questions Live Online Tonight

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will be holding an online town hall on Wednesday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., answering questions from the public live on knabe.com.

To view the town hall, go to www.knabe.com/askdon, and click the play button around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 4th. Questions for the Supervisor can be submitted in advance on Twitter @donknabe or emailed to askdon@bos.lacounty.gov.

Constituents can view the online town hall through Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/SupervisorKnabe and clicking the play button. Utilizing this feature will allow anyone to send a question to the Supervisor for him to answer immediately and allow them to chat with other viewers about the topics discussed by the Supervisor. Viewers will only be able to submit a live question and chat if they have a Facebook account, but anyone can still watch the live town hall without needing a Facebook account.

Any organization wishing to simulcast Don’s live Q&A can embed the video stream from the following link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ask-don-live1.

Since his first successful online webcast earlier this year, Supervisor Knabe remains the only member of the Board of Supervisors to host open question sessions online with constituents.

“We have learned much since our first online town hall, and I hope our new changes will allow even more Fourth District residents to participate,” said Supervisor Knabe. “This time, the town hall will be in the evening to accommodate people who cannot watch during work and we have created a way for people to email questions in advance, without requiring a Facebook account.”

If you’re not already following Supervisor Knabe on Facebook, become a fan and gain access to exclusive content, including videos, photos and news alerts, visit http://www.facebook.com/supervisorknabe and click the “Like” button at the top of the screen.

Los Angeles County Seeks Repairs To Orange County Runway

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has joined a regional effort to secure $17 million in Federal funding to repair the cracked and deteriorated runway surface at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, the main entry point for rescue workers and disaster supplies that will come into LA County after a major disaster.

Although the base is located in Orange County, the runway at Los Alamitos is the only military facility between Ventura County and San Diego County that is able to accommodate large transport aircraft – the type needed for personnel and supply delivery after a disaster. The runway surface is cracked and deteriorated to a point where there are loose chunks which can be sucked into a jet engine and cause the engine to explode after ingestion. This condition recently caused Air Force One to land at Long Beach Airport instead of the more secure facility at Los Alamitos and will prevent planes full of disaster supplies from landing there unless it is repaired.

Under today’s action, Supervisor Don Knabe asked his colleagues to formally support the request for $17 million to repair the runway and give the Southern California region a fully functioning airfield during a disaster.

Fourth District Arts Groups Receive LACAC Grants

Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce The Los Angeles County Arts Commission has awarded two-year grants to 24 arts organizations that focus on cultural services for residents of the Fourth Supervisorial District. The Organizational Grant Program (OGP) grants were awarded competitively, reviewed and scored by panels, and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

The grants for the Fourth District are part of awards totaling $4,118,000 to 166 nonprofit arts organizations for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12. An estimated 10 million people will be served by the organizations receiving grants.

Additionally, 20 organizations delivering services in the Fourth District will also receive grant funds in 2010-11 through two-year awards made last year.

Grant recipients providing most of their services to the Fourth District are listed below.

ORGANIZATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM I/SMALL BUDGET ORGANIZATIONS

Camerata Singers of Long Beach (Long Beach)

Concert Singers (Long Beach)

Garage Theatre (Long Beach)

Golden State Pops Orchestra/Friends of the GSPO (San Pedro)

Harry Bridges Project (Los Angeles)

Helios Dance Theater (Pacific Pallisades)

Interact Theatre Company (North Hollywood)

Rhapsody In Taps Incorporated (Long Beach)

Second City Council (Long Beach)

South Coast Chorale Inc. (Long Beach)

Zhena Folk Chorus (San Pedro)

A Window Between Worlds (Venice)

Enrichment Works (Valley Glen)

Grand Vision (San Pedro)

Los Angeles Dream Shapers (Inglewood)

Masters of Harmony (Santa Fe Springs)

Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization (Diamond Bar)

Taiko Project (Long Beach)

Harmony Project (Los Angeles)

Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. (Long Beach)

Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation (Long Beach)

Museum of Latin American Art (Long Beach)

Norris Center for the Performing Arts (Rolling Hills Estates)

Palos Verdes Art Center (Rancho Palos Verdes)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The Marina del Rey Water Bus returns this summer! Providing riders with transport to seven different locations around the Marina, the Water Bus is an efficient way to travel. Click through to watch an exclusive video preview of the Water Bus.