Fourteen years ago, an idea and vision was dreamed of by Jose G. Ramos. In 1998, Ramos, a Vietnam veteran participated in a World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 16 day, 1,250 mile bicycle ride through Vietnam. His journey took him through the war-torn areas of Vietnam that... [Read More]
At last week’s meeting, the Board granted permission for the Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) to enter into agreements with local fire departments to improve patient data collection. The first pilot program will be with the Long Beach Fire Department, beginning later this year. EMS... [Read More]
In the spirit of “you can’t make this up,” I learned recently about a federal regulation that guides the operations of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). This is the County department which manages all of the General Relief payments and food stamps. Participants... [Read More]
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]
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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