With proof of residence, such as a driver’s license, residents of communities that were impacted by the rock’s journey from Riverside County to LACMA will be granted free admission to the museum’s galleries.

“The route to the Museum of Art took the rock through most of the Fourth District, including stops in Rowland Heights, Lakewood, and Long Beach, and this is our small way of saying thank-you to our residents for their patience,” said Supervisor Knabe. “This is an incredible opportunity for residents who have never visited LACMA to experience all the art and culture the museum has to offer.”

Residents residing in the following zip-codes will receive free admission to LACMA the week of June 24-July 1:

• 90247
• 90248
• 90501
• 90502
• 90504
• 90603
• 90604
• 90605
• 90623
• 90631
• 90638
• 90670
• 90701
• 90703
• 90712
• 90713
• 90715
• 90716
• 90744
• 90745
• 90802
• 90805
• 90806
• 90807
• 90810
• 90813
• 91709
• 91745
• 91748
• 91765
• 91766
• 91789

Kim has been a Field Representative for former Congresswoman Jane Harman for the past two years, working on labor, aerospace/defense and transportation issues. Prior to her role with the Congresswoman, she was the Manager of Public Affairs and Community Relations for the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she served as the liaison between the Convention Bureau and local elected leaders.  Previously, she worked as a Press Aide for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

“I am excited to have Rebekah join our staff,” said Knabe. “She brings a wealth of experience and community relationships that will be beneficial to the Fourth District.  Rebekah has done an excellent job representing Congresswoman Harman and I know she will be a great asset to my office.”

Kim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine and speaks conversational Korean.

The total allocation to Fourth District clinics is $4,795,653, of which $4,016,808 will go to expanding primary care services and $778,845 will go to new and improved infrastructure at the clinics. Included in the overall expansion are 12 new exam rooms. The following is a list of the Fourth District community clinics that will receive funding:

Harbor Community Clinic in San Pedro

Northeast Community Clinic in Wilmington

Norwalk Regional Health Center in Norwalk

Sacred Heart Family Health Clinic in Paramount

The Children’s Clinic in Long Beach

Westside Neighborhood Clinic in Long Beach

Wilmington Community Clinic in Wilmington

With all of the overcrowding issues we are facing throughout the County, community clinics are more important than ever, said Supervisor Knabe. By expanding clinic capacity, we are not only allowing more residents to access low-cost healthcare services, but we are alleviating strain on an emergency care system that is in a very fragile state.

Supervisor Knabe will provide $10.32 million for the construction of the Whittier Area Recreation and Family Services Center at the Sheriff’s Training Center. The 11,000-square-foot project will include youth and adult job training programs, recreation programs, classrooms, and child care services. It will be operated by Helpline Youth Counseling, one of our local community-based organizations, which will also have office space inside.

Supervisor Knabe’s commitment of $12.9 million in capital project funds for the South Bay is part of a series of projects the Supervisor will be funding across the Fourth District this year, totaling nearly $42 million in construction projects that will lead to hundreds of jobs and many new community facilities for recreation, social services, and public safety. Supervisor Knabe will announce all the projects and the funding levels during his annual State of the County address at the Long Beach Convention Center on November 4.

For the first time, Supervisor Knabe’s speech will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.knabe.com. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., but the Internet broadcast will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., once the Supervisor actually begins his speech. Viewers can log on to on www.knabe.com on Wednesday, November 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to see the Supervisor’s speech.

The historic Torrance Health Center will get $2.78 million for an advanced HVAC system that works for a tuberculosis testing facility, new security systems, a kitchen refurbishment, and space for public health outreach programs.

In the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Los Verdes Golf Course will receive $985-thousand to replace 230,000-square-feet of artificial turf with natural turf, and to install a new high-tech, water-saving irrigation system.

A new lifeguard headquarters station will be built in the City of El Segundo. The 13-hundred square foot, $1.7 million building will also include space for our Junior Lifeguard Program.

The San Pedro Service Center will receive $2.48 million to renovate and expand. The Center, which opened its doors in 1972, has continued to expand its services over the years, while receiving hardly any upgrades. An addition to the northeast side of the building will include an 800-square-foot multi-purpose room. A 1,350-square-foot addition to the southeast side of the building will provide two daycare classrooms.

Harbor Interfaith Services will receive $4.97 million for the construction of a new three story building dedicated to serving approximately 13,000 homeless and working poor people in San Pedro, Lomita, Wilmington, and Harbor City. The new building will include a food pantry, office space for case workers, indoor playground, nursery, after school program space, and other specialized facilities for homeless children.

Additionally, the Supervisor, earlier this year, funded the refurbishment of over four miles of the South Bay Bike Trail. Construction on the $4.9 million project is expected to begin next September. A total of 21,000 feet of the bike trail will be rebuilt, with sections in Playa del Rey, and the Cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance.

Supervisor Knabe’s commitment of $12.9 million in capital project funds for the South Bay is part of a series of projects the Supervisor will be funding across the Fourth District this year, totaling nearly $42 million in construction projects that will lead to hundreds of jobs and many new community facilities for recreation, social services, and public safety. Supervisor Knabe will announce all the projects and the funding levels during his annual State of the County address at the Long Beach Convention Center on November 4.

For the first time, Supervisor Knabe’s speech will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.knabe.com. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., but the Internet broadcast will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., once the Supervisor actually begins his speech. Viewers can log on to on www.knabe.com on Wednesday, November 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to see the Supervisor’s speech.

There is tremendous need across the County for programs and facilities that are helping children, families, and seniors, said Supervisor Knabe. Programs like Harbor Interfaith are helping meet that need, so I am honored to commit funding that will be used to help expand these programs and ultimately expand how we help those members of our community who are most in need.

Supervisor Knabe’s commitment of $4.969 million in capital project funds for the Harbor Interfaith facility is part of a series of projects the Supervisor will be funding across the Fourth District this year, totaling nearly $45 million in construction projects that will lead to hundreds of jobs and many new community facilities for recreation, social services, and public safety. All told, the South Bay will benefit from $12.92 million in projects paid for from the Fourth District Capital Improvement funds. The additional projects will be built in Torrance, El Segundo, and Rancho Palos Verdes. Supervisor Knabe will announce all the projects and the funding levels during his annual State of the County address at the Long Beach Convention Center on November 4, 2009.

Details about the event can be found at: http://www.stateofthecounty.com

The objective of the Arts Education Partnership Program is to increase and sustain well-rounded education in dance, music, theatre and the visual arts for K-12 students throughout the Supervisor’s District. All of the grant applications that are received will be judged by experts from the various arts disciplines.

To find out more about the program and to submit an application, please click on the links below to access the Guidelines and Instructions and the Application. Please be sure to read the Guidelines and Instructions first before starting the Application.

As stated in the Guidelines and Instructions, all applications and supplemental materials must be postmarked no later than November 4, 2009.

Click here for the guidelines.
Click here for the application.

The construction project will bring the San Pedro Service Center compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The renovation of existing restrooms includes the installation of additional stalls and other upgrades. The reconfiguration of the existing senior citizens room includes the installation of a kitchenette, storage area, and two additional single-unit restrooms. The addition to the northeast side of the building will include an 800-square-foot multipurpose room. A 1,350-square-foot addition to the southeast side of the building will provide two daycare classrooms with toilets, storage areas, and a corridor.

The total budget for the project is $2,480,000, which will be fully funded by Fourth Supervisorial District Capital Improvement funds. The costs for actual construction are expected to be $1,407,000, with the remainder going towards equipment, plus engineering and design costs. Construction bids are due back from potential contractors on July 14, 2009.

The San Pedro Community and Senior Services Center, which opened its doors in 1972, has continued to expand its services over the years, while receiving few upgrades. The center, located at 769 West Third Street in San Pedro, currently provides a wide array of services to the community, ranging from a senior meals program, child care services, computer and citizenship classes, food pantry, toy loan center, and more.