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TOP STORY - MARCH 31, 2008
Safe Communities Festival Returns to Rowland Heights |
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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.
For the 16th consecutive year, the Rowland Unified School District and the communities it serves will be observing Safe Communities Week, April 7-11, promoting a safe, secure and peaceful environment. The Festival is a time to celebrate the role all facets of the community play in promoting a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for all to enjoy.
“The vitality of the County of Los Angeles depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods, work places, and communities,” said Supervisor Knabe. “The major focus of this long-term commitment is to make a positive difference for our communities by educating our youth and adults, providing positive alternatives and role models for children, and unifying the support of the local community.”
Many school, community and public service groups have already committed to providing entertainment and/or informational booths. Among the groups are Supervisor Knabe's Office, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Rowland Unified School District and Operation Safe Community. For more information, please call (626) 854-8359.
Useful Rowland Heights Links
 Regional Chamber of Commerce
County Office of Unincorporated Areas
Rowland Heights Coordinating Council
Rowland Unified School District
Rowland Heights Library
Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station |
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Supervisor Knabe addresses the crowd at the Safe Communities Festival at Rowland Heights Park. The Festival is a time to celebrate the role all facets of the community play in promoting a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for all to enjoy. |
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Contact:
Dickie
Simmons
Field Deputy
1199 South Fairway
Walnut, CA 91788
dsimmons@lacbos.org
Tel:
(909) 594-6561
Fax: (909) 594-1621 |
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Don Knabe. Working for rowland heights. Rowland Heights
Accomplishments |
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New Fitness Center at Carolyn Rosas Park
 Supervisor Knabe was on hand to dedicate the new Carolyn Rosas Fitness Center. The $2.3 million, 2,500 square foot addition will provide much needed space to support the park’s current programs. In addition, the new Fitness Center will allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to offer new programs at the park including: martial arts, wrestling, hula dancing, diet and exercise classes, yoga, badminton and Tai Chi. The new facility also includes additional office space and a new kitchen and snack area for the park.
New Marquee Sign for Rowland Heights
New "Community Message Boards", electronic marquee signs have been constructed in the unincorporated communities of Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights. The new message boards will help enhance the dissemination of important County information to passing motorists in these communities. The Rowland Heights sign can be found on Colima Road just west of Nogales Street. |
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Honoring Military Veterans
To honor the dedicated service of Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights residents who are proudly serving in the United States Armed Forces, Supervisor Knabe and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce began displaying recognition banners along major streets in those communities. The “Heights Military Recognition Banner Program” seeks to honor active military personnel by having a banner in their name prominently displayed on utility and light poles in Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights.
Increasing Motorist Safety with Radar Trailers
The County of Los Angeles purchased 10 new radar speed trailers for use by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) exclusively in the County’s unincorporated areas, including the Rowland Heights community.
New Graffiti Cleanup Services
Graffiti cleanup services will soon be offered in the communities of Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights seven days a week after approval by Supervisor Knabe. Previously graffiti cleanup only occurred on weekdays. Crews are able to respond to individual service calls made to the County graffiti hotline as well as focus on cleanup near schools, parks and major intersections.
Improving Rowland Heights Park
Over $1.8 million in renovations and improvements are completed at Rowland Heights County Park. The extensive construction work included reproofing of the existing community building, resurfacing and repainting of the parking lot, replacement of drinking fountains and barbeque grills, additional security lighting and new sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Improving Traffic Safety in Rowland Heights
Traffic regulation orders were approved that are designed to improve traffic safety in areas of Rowland Heights. The approval establishes one-way stop controls for northbound traffic on Abeto Avenue at Fidalgo Street and eastbound traffic on Fidalgo Street and Gallio Avenue.
Enforcing Nuisance Abatement in Rowland Heights
The County of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit in Superior Court seeking an injunction to enforce nuisance abatement on a homeowner in the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights. The County’s lawsuit will seek an injunction requiring that all of the nuisance conditions on the property be corrected.
Festival Demonstrates the Cultural Diversity of the Heights
Supervisor Knabe co-hosted the 4th Annual “Taste of The Heights” Festival at Pathfinder Park. The “Taste of The Heights”, which has been established as a featured annual event in Rowland Heights, and showcases fine food from local restaurants to demonstrate the cultural diversity of the Heights.
Schabarum Regional Park Undergoing Major Improvement Projects
Over $2.2 million in renovations and improvements are set to begin at Schabarum Regional County Park in Rowland Heights. This extensive construction at Schabarum includes three distinct projects: renovation of bridges, improvement of horse trails, and the installation new playground equipment.
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Supported a budget request for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 requesting the Sheriff reallocate departmental savings to pay for overtime patrol services during the summer of 2006 when party and gang calls typically increase within our unincorporated communities.
Carried motion to establish a budgetary reserve to specifically enhance sheriff deputy patrol coverage in County unincorporated communities (pending the Sheriff enhancing recruitment and hiring capabilities).
Pathfinder Park Playground Replacement Project.
Rowland Heights Park General Improvement Project – Refurbishment of buildings, parking lots, play areas, picnic areas, playgrounds and walkways.
Carolyn Rosas Park General Improvement Project – Building upgrades to existing, new playground equipment, refurbishments of parking lot, shade structures and walking paths.
Schabarum Regional Park Refurbishment Project – Repaving of parking lot, drainage improvements, add Summer Concerts platform and pathway lighting.
Bill Blevins Park Improvement Project – Add restroom building, drinking fountain and lighting improvements/irrigation and fencing.
Sponsored Taste of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.
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Operation
Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Carried
motion to add 100 new COPS (Community Oriented
Policing) deputies to the Sheriff’s Department to
service the County’s 1.1 million unincorporated
residents.
Funded
Town Sheriff Deputy to be the law enforcement
community liaison for the unincorporated County
areas of Rowland Heights.
Gloria
Heer Park Playground Replacement Project.
Schabarum
Regional Park Trail Project.
Sponsored
Taste of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.
Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
Nogales
Street Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic
signals, striping, curbs, pavement markings at the
intersections of Nogales Street and Northam Street.
Colima
Road Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic
signal, striping, and pavement markings at the
intersection of Colima Road and Banida Avenue.
Colima
Road Traffic Project – Installation of new left-turn
signals on the north and south approaches at the
intersections of Colima Road and Nausika Avenue, and
Colima Road and Batson Avenue.
Fullerton
Road Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic
signal, striping, and pavement markings at the
intersection of Fullerton Road and Sunrise Drive.
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Buckboard
Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Operation
Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Taste
of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.
Pathfinder
Park Gazebo and Courtyard Expansion Project.
Pathfinder
Park General Improvement Project.
Schabarum
Regional Park Mitigation Project.
Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
Held
forum to educate seniors on fraud, abuse, and estate
planning.
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Buckboard
Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Operation
Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Pathfinder
Park Booster Pump Project.
Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
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Operation
Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Buckboard
Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.
Pathfinder
Park Improvement Project – Gazebo and courtyard
expansion, parking lot, landscape upgrades, roadway
safety improvements.
Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
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Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
Pathfinder
Park Booster Pump Replacement Project – New booster
pump and enclosure, irrigation upgrades including
controllers.
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Sponsored
Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
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