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Philip Browning

Browning to head Department of Children and Family Services

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Philip Browning to lead the County’s Department of Children and Family Services. During his tenure in Los Angeles County, Philip has inspired a great deal of confidence with his leadership at Child Support... [Read More]

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Beach ordinance does not ban footballs, frisbees

I’ve heard the outcry over the prohibition against footballs and Frisbees at Los Angeles County beaches as another example of government run amok. In fact, the intent of the ordinance was to increase recreational activities -something which has been lost in the media coverage. There... [Read More]

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Marina del Rey Dredging Project Receives Additional Federal Funding

The United States Army Corps of Engineers has increased its funding by $2.4 million, bringing to $7.7 million the federal allocation to support a major dredging project in Marina del Rey.  Through this project, the Army Corps of Engineers, the County’s Department of Beaches and... [Read More]

Los Angeles County has put 11,000 people back to work using stimulus funds.

Expanding a jobs program that works

Today we built on the proven success of my 10,000 Jobs Program by expanding subsidized employment in Los Angeles County.  Over the last few years, we have put 11,000 people to work, one of the best uses of stimulus funding in the nation.  Based on... [Read More]

Seaside Park was developed with a $4.6 million investment from the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency.

Though not perfect, Redevelopment Agencies worked

As we approach the February 1 deadline officially shutting down all community redevelopment agencies in California, there will be much scuttlebutt this week as some state and city leaders try to find a way to preserve the agencies or to delay their closure. Redevelopment agencies... [Read More]