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2009 Press Releases
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Marijuana Dispensary In South Whittier To
Close After County Wins Legal Effort
A Medical Marijuana dispensary operating
illegally in unincorporated South Whittier will be forced to close
immediately after Los Angeles County successfully won a preliminary
injunction against the dispensary’s operators.
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Plans Halted For Transit Maintenance Yards
In El Segundo And Westchester
Proposals to build a massive light rail
maintenance facility and service yard in El Segundo, as well as an
alternative site for the facility in Westchester, have been
permanently halted, thanks to an effort by Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe and other local community and government
leaders.
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Reminding Shoppers To Check Receipts
As the holiday shopping season continues, shoppers are reminded to check their store receipts for overcharges.
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Fourth District Groups To Perform At LA
County Holiday Celebration On December 24
"It's Your Turn" is the theme of the 50th anniversary celebration of the country's largest multicultural holiday show, the Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration.
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Supervisor Knabe Provides Funding To Support
Future Automotive Partnership Building At
Cerritos College
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe presented a check for $100,000 to Cerritos College on Monday, November 30.
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Community Leaders Gather For Dedication Of
Bellflower Bike Trail Pedestrian Path
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe joined community leaders on Monday, November 30 in the City of Bellflower for the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new Bike Trail and Pedestrian Path.
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Historic Navy Base Exchange In Long Beach
Renovated And Renamed Knabe Exchange To
Serve Today's Veterans
U.S. Vets and Villages
of Cabrillo celebrated the opening of the
newly renovated historic Cabrillo/Savannah
Housing Navy Exchange store on Wednesday,
November 25, in Long Beach.
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Knabe To Help Rebuild Long Beach Community
Garden
Just a little more than a month after ground was broken on the Termino Avenue Storm Drain Project, Supervisor Don Knabe announced that he will be providing $10,000 to help reestablish a community garden that will be need to be destroyed to make room for the project.
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Veterans To Receive Half Off Green Fees
In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans with proper military identification will receive a fifty percent discount on green fees (excluding tournament play) all day on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Road Reconstruction And Resurfacing Project
In Hacienda Heights Receives County Funding
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a project today to reconstruct and resurface several roads in the unincorporated community of Hacienda Heights, Supervisor Don Knabe announced.
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Knabe To Announce $12.9 Million In South Bay
Projects
On Wednesday, November 4, during his State of
the County address, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors, will announce that he will be funding $12.9 million
towards several capital projects in the South Bay.
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Knabe To Fund A New $10.3 Million Family
Service Center In Whittier
On Wednesday, November 4, during his State of the County address, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, will announce that he will be funding $10.3 million towards the construction of a new family service center in Whittier.
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Dockweiler Beach Youth Center Dedicated
Nearly 20 years after it was first envisioned, a new youth and community center was dedicated this week at Dockweiler State Beach by Supervisor Knabe and County leaders.
OCTOBER 20, 2009
Board Honors Former Department Head Stan
Wisniewski Who Was Tragically Killed In A
Traffic Accident
The Board of Supervisors adjourned Tuesday in memory of Stanley Wisniewski, former director of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, who died October 15 in a single-vehicle accident at the age of 59 near his home in Paso Robles.
OCTOBER 20, 2009
Assessor Warns Homeowners Of Scam Mailers
Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach reminded homeowners to be on the lookout for scam mailers from private companies offering to file assessment reduction claims for a hefty fee.
OCTOBER 19, 2009
Celebrate Halloween At Burton Chace Park
The Department of Beaches and Harbors is hosting a free Halloween event on Saturday, October 31, in Burton Chace Park, located at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey.
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Natural History Museum Offers Flashlight
Tours Of The Spider Pavilion
The Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County is keeping the
Spider Pavilion open late for exciting
nighttime exploration, Halloween
celebrations, and guided tours by
flashlight.
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Keeping The Pressure On County's Most Wanted
Delinquent Parents
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that
another one of LA County’s Most Wanted
Delinquent Parents has been arrested and
jailed.
OCTOBER 13, 2009
Schedule For First H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Available
The Los Angeles County
Health Officer, Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding,
released the schedule for the first round of
Public Health vaccine clinics, which will
provide free H1N1 vaccine to residents who
do not have health insurance or a regular
source of health care, and are in a priority
group.
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Knabe Contributes $4.9 Million To Harbor
Interfaith Services
On Friday, October 9,
Supervisor Knabe formally announced a
contribution of $4.969 million to San
Pedro’s Harbor Interfaith Services to be
used for the construction of a new three
story building dedicated to serving
approximately 13,000 homeless and working
poor people.
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Local Government Can't Be Left To Drown
During Water Deal Talks
Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, issued the following statement
today on Governor Schwarzenegger's efforts
to reach a deal on California's water
system.
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Los Angeles County And Union Leaders Reach
Major Agreement
Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, announced a major agreement
today regarding several months of
negotiations with the labor unions that
represent County employees.
OCTOBER 6, 2009
Newborn Safely Surrendered At Pomona
Hospital
Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce
the County’s Safe Surrender Program
celebrated success again recently with the
report of another safely surrendered
newborn.
OCTOBER 6, 2009
Knabe To Fund $7.5 Million In San Pedro
Projects
Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today that he will be funding
nearly $7.5 million towards two projects in
San Pedro.
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Reforming Welfare: Better Services And
Taxpayer Savings
When I am asked what our mission and purpose
is in Los Angeles County, I have often
described it as being the "ultimate safety
net."
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
Long Beach Community Breaks Ground On
Long-Anticipated Storm Drain Project
The mood this week was one of elation and relief as residents and local elected officials marked the arrival of a $22.6 million storm drain project in Long Beach.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
A Most Wanted Delinquent Parent Is Arrested
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that District Attorney Investigators assigned to the Child Support Arrest Warrant Project recently apprehended Los Angeles County Most Wanted Delinquent Parent, Sautele Jones.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Public Feedback Sought On Crenshaw Corridor
Plan
The public will have an opportunity to help plan the future of the Crenshaw-South Bay Transit Corridor at upcoming meetings scheduled over the next several weeks.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Marina del Rey Waterbus Ends Summer With
Record-Breaking Season
The Department of Beaches and Harbors announced recently that the Marina del Rey WaterBus wrapped up the summer season with its most successful year ever.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Public Health Encourages Healthcare
Providers To Register To Receive H1N1
Vaccine
In preparation for the coming flu season, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a campaign to promote vaccine distribution to healthcare providers in the county.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
County Kicks-Off Unprecedented Effort To
Modernize Its Voting Systems
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office kicked off an unprecedented initiative aimed at creating a road map for the eventual overhaul of the County’s aging voting systems at a gathering of community stakeholders recently.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
Knabe Announces His 2010 Arts Education
Partnership Program
Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors, is pleased to announce his
2010 Arts Education Partnership Program.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Knabe Spotlights Economic Impact Of El
Segundo Aircraft Manufacturer
Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, visited the Northrop Grumman
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet assembly line in El
Segundo this week to learn more about the
positive impact the facility has on the
regional economy.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
Deputies Employ New License Plate
Recognition System To Catch Wanted Vehicles
In Unincorporated Whittier
Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, announced that two Sheriff’s
vehicles have been equipped with a new
license plate recognition system that can
automatically detect wanted vehicles.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Reward Extended For Long Beach Double Murder
A $10,000 reward was
extended today by the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors, at the request of
Supervisor Don Knabe, to assist in the
investigation of a double murder that
claimed the lives of Sarith Em and Vannaly
Tim in the City of Long Beach on New Year’s
Day.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Los Angeles County Sues State To Protect And
Improve Water Quality
After a unanimous vote
by the Board of Supervisors, the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District has filed a
lawsuit against the State of California
Water Resources Control Board to improve
water quality and keep beaches across the
County clean and safe.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
County Supports Education Law Reforms In
'Race To The Top'
The Board of
Supervisors has unanimously passed a
resolution made by Supervisor Don Knabe to
state the Board's strong support of the
Governor and California’s Legislature in
their efforts to make the necessary changes
to state law that would enable California to
apply for billions of dollars in new federal
education funding.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
South Central Fire Station Receives Safely
Surrendered Newborn
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is pleased to announce that a baby girl was safely surrendered yesterday at Fire Station 33 in the City of Los Angeles.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
County Begins Repair Process For Fire Areas
Critical
infrastructure damaged or destroyed in the
recent string of wildfires across Los
Angeles County will be swiftly repaired
under a motion introduced today by
Supervisor Don Knabe and Supervisor Michael
D. Antonovich.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
County Fire Resources
With Los Angeles County deeply affected by this year’s fire season, a number of resources are available for County residents to prepare before the threat of fires, and how the respond or seek help after a fire.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Irrigation Overhaul Planned At Los Amigos
Golf Course
More than $5.5 million will be invested in renovating the irrigation system at the County’s Los Amigos Golf Course in the City of Downey, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced today.
AUGUST 27, 2009
Job Creation Program Passes Halfway Mark
There is good news for the local economy – Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced today that the County is more than halfway towards meeting its goal of employing at least 10,000 people in temporary local jobs.
AUGUST 27, 2009
County Keeps The Pressure On Most Wanted
Delinquent Parents
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that another one of LA County’s Most Wanted Delinquent Parents has been arrested and jailed.
AUGUST 25, 2009
The Banning Museum Is Looking For Volunteers
The Banning Museum is seeking new volunteers for a variety of programming opportunities and will host two “Get to Know Us” receptions in September for prospective volunteers.
AUGUST 24, 2009
Marina del Rey Used Oil Collection Center
Will Be Closed Temporarily
Due to necessary maintenance, the Marina del Rey Used Oil Collection Center located at 13483 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey will be closed for a two-week period from Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 11.
AUGUST 20, 2009
Whittier Greenway Trail Transit Plan
Derailed
Light rail trains will
not be running down the middle of the
Whittier Greenway Trail in the future,
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
AUGUST 17, 2009
Another Most Wanted Delinquent Parent Is
Sentenced
Osvaldo Fernandez, one of Los Angeles County’s Most Wanted Delinquent Parents, was ordered to serve 90 days in jail recently.
AUGUST 13, 2009
New Adoption Fees And Incentives At County
Shelters
On July 28, 2009, the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
approved changes to fees for services
provided by the Los Angeles County
Department of Animal Care and Control
(DACC).
AUGUST 12, 2009
Termino Drain Public Meeting Held Next
Wednesday
You are invited to attend a public meeting next Wednesday, August 19 to learn about the construction phase of the Termino Avenue Drain Project.
AUGUST 12, 2009
Summer Festival Returns This Saturday To
South Whittier
The 3rd Annual “South
Whittier Educate & Celebrate Festival” is
coming to Adventure Park this Saturday,
August 15, Supervisor Knabe announced today.
AUGUST 10, 2009
First Symptomatic Human Case Of West Nile
Virus Confirmed In Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has confirmed the first symptomatic human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2009 season.
AUGUST 6, 2009
20 Arts Groups From The Fourth District To
Receive Grants From The Arts Commission
Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce grants to 20 arts organizations from the Fourth District.
AUGUST 5, 2009
Job Fair Will Be Part Of Annual South
Whittier Festival
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that a job fair will be a part of this year’s South Whittier Educate & Celebrate Festival.
AUGUST 4, 2009
Childhood Lead Awareness Art Contest Winners
Recognized
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, presented honorary scrolls to the winners of the Department of Public Health’s 2009 Lead Awareness Art Contest.
JULY 29, 2009
Two County Hospitals Rated Among America's
Best
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (Rancho) and the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center (LAC+USC) have made the list of “America’s Best Hospitals” in an annual ranking of the nation’s elite medical centers by U.S. News & World Report.
JULY 28, 2009
Ford Amphitheatre Seeks Proposals For 2010
Summer Season
The Ford Amphitheatre is offering a leg up to Los Angeles County-based arts organizations who are interested in producing live performing arts events at the historic, open-air theatre in the Hollywood Hills in summer 2010.
JULY 27, 2009
Waterbus Headed For Record-Breaking Year
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced recently that the Marina del Rey WaterBus has almost doubled its ridership of last year.
JULY 27, 2009
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Fees Update
Effective August 1
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan announced that on June 23, 2009, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance changing fees related to Real Property Data provided in electronic formats, established a Marriage Ceremony Witness fee, revised the Deputy Commissioner of Civil Marriage (DCOCM) fee, and established a DCOCM expedited/special appointment fee.
JULY 24, 2009
Full Freeway Closures This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405).
JULY 23, 2009
A Most Wanted Delinquent Parent Is Brought
To Justice
One of Los Angeles County’s Most Wanted Delinquent Parents was jailed today following his arrest on Tuesday morning.
JULY 22, 2009
Over 3,000 New Jobs Created Through County
Program
As the State of California rolls out a dismal budget plan this week, there is some good news in the local economy, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, announced today that Los Angeles County is almost one-third of the way towards meeting its goal of employing at least 10,000 people in temporary local jobs.
JULY 20, 2009
Knabe Discusses State Budget Impacts
Watch a YouTube video of Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, discussing
the impact an additional $850 million in State cuts would have on
Los Angeles County and its ability to provide critical services to
local residents.
JULY 14, 2009
Federal Stimulus Funds Available To Preserve
Jobs In The Arts In Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County
Arts Commission and the City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) have
each received $250,000 in American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act funds from the National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
JULY 13, 2009
Your County At Work: Restaurant Inspections
And Your Health
This year marks the
10th anniversary of Los Angeles County’s
nationally recognized food safety inspection
program. The program was created by the
Board of Supervisors to promote proper food
safety practices and to protect the public’s
health.
JULY 13, 2009
Marina Movie Nights In Burton Chace Park
Bring your lawn chair,
blanket and popcorn and join the Los Angeles
County Department of Beaches and Harbors
partnering with the Marina del Rey
Convention & Visitors Bureau to offer Marina
Movie Nights.
JULY 13, 2009
Marina del Rey Customers Must Reduce Water
Use Or Face Surcharges
Following three
consecutive years of drought, the Marina del
Rey Water System, one of the Los Angeles
County Waterworks Districts (District), is
receiving 15 percent less water from
suppliers, requiring customers to cut down
on water use or face surcharges.
JULY 10, 2009
Full Freeway Closures
The California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will
conduct an extended closure the next two
weekends on northbound and southbound Long
Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia
Freeway (SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway
(I-405).
JULY 8, 2009
Investigation Targeting Varrio Hawaiian
Gardens Gang And Associated Is Largest Gang
Case In U.S. History
In the nation's largest-ever gang
investigation and prosecution, a law enforcement task force this
morning arrested an additional 11 defendants named in federal
charges that are linked to the Hawaiian Gardens gang that was
previously the subject of a sweeping racketeering indictment.
JULY 8, 2009
Your County At Work: Confronting The Gang
Crisis
Los Angeles County is home to the largest
number of gangs and gang members compared to any single region in
the nation: the County has over 1,100 gangs with approximately
88,000 gang members.
JULY 6, 2009
Local Child Support Evaders Sentenced To
Jail Time
Sixteen parents have recently been sentenced
to serve time in Los Angeles County jail after failing to meet their
child support obligations, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
JULY 2, 2009
Fourth Of July Safety Tips For Pets
The
Fourth of July is one of the busiest times for the Los Angeles
County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC).
JULY 2, 2009
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza At Marina
del Rey
The traditional fireworks extravaganza over
the main channel in Marina del Rey will take place this Saturday
evening, July 4th, starting promptly at 9:00 p.m. and lasting
approximately 20 minutes.
JULY 1, 2009
Celebrate The Fourth Of July Safely
As the
Fourth of July holiday approaches, many Southern Californians might
be dusting off their grills, and preparing to spend the holiday
weekend enjoying picnics at the beach, or barbequing in the
backyard.
JUNE 30, 2009
Modified Summer Hours For County Swim
Beaches And Nature Centers
The County
of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will modify its
summer hours for public lake swim beaches and close three of its
public lakes for swimming on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
beginning July 6, 2009 until September 7, 2009.
JUNE 29, 2009
Newborn Safely Surrendered At Los Angeles
Hospital
Los
Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce the
County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success again last week
with the report of another safely surrendered newborn.
JUNE 26, 2009
Full Freeway Closures This Weekend
The California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will
conduct an extended closure this weekend on
the northbound and southbound Long Beach
Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway
(SR-91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405).
JUNE 25, 2009
Junior Golfers Can Play At County Golf
Courses For $1 During The Month Of July
On a motion by
Supervisor Don Knabe, July 2009 has been
declared “Junior Golfers Appreciation Month”
throughout Los Angeles County, and to salute
the County’s young golfers, green fees have
been reduced to $1.
JUNE 22, 2009
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus
Confirmed In Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County
Health Officer has confirmed the first human
case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles
County for the 2009 season.
JUNE 22, 2009
Local Roads Could Crumble Under State
Proposal
Los Angeles County
would lose nearly a quarter-billion dollars
in local transportation and roadway
maintenance funds under a proposal currently
being considered by California State
leaders.
JUNE 19, 2009
West Covina Hospital Receives Surrendered
Newborn
Supervisor Don Knabe,
Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, is pleased to announce that a
baby girl was safely surrendered recently at
a hospital in the City of West Covina.
JUNE 19, 2009
County Launches Emergency Notification
System
Los Angeles County is
unveiling a new emergency mass notification
system to alert residents and businesses by
phone, text, and e-mail of emergencies in
their area, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors announced today.
JUNE 19, 2009
LA County Celebrates 25 Years Of Trauma
Services
The renovation and
expansion of the San Pedro Service Center
moved a step closer to beginning
construction today as the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors approved putting the
project out for contracting bids.
JUNE 17, 2009
Marina del Rey Waterbus Cruises Into Summer
Service
The Marina del Rey
WaterBus summer weekend service begins
Friday, June 26th through September 7th.
Riders can access the WaterBus by heading to
any boarding location where a dock attendant
will hail the next available WaterBus.
JUNE 16, 2009
Renovation And Expansion Of San Pedro
Service Center Moves Forward
The renovation and
expansion of the San Pedro Service Center
moved a step closer to beginning
construction today as the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors approved putting the
project out for contracting bids.
JUNE 11, 2009
Knabe Announces Economic Stimulus Funded
Traffic Signal Project In Marina Del Rey
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced approval of a $181,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded traffic signal installation project to reduce traffic congestion and increase pedestrian safety in the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey.
JUNE 9, 2009
Anti-Gang Program Will Continue In The
Cities Of Bellflower And Paramount
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that the Board of Supervisors has authorized two separate one-year agreements between the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Cities of Bellflower and Paramount for the continuance of a successful gang abatement program in the two cities.
JUNE 9, 2009
Board Of Supervisors Again Renews $50,000
Reward In Attempted Murder Case Of Whittier
Sheriff's Deputy
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors once again unanimously approved a $50,000 reward today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Emigdio Preciado, the primary suspect in the shooting of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Schaap.
JUNE 9, 2009
County Selects Contractor For Termino Avenue
Storm Drain Project In Long Beach
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced Board approval today of a $22,640,000 contract with W. A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc., to construct the Termino Avenue Storm Drain project in the City of Long Beach.
JUNE 5, 2009
Full Freeway Closures Continue This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405).
JUNE 4, 2009
State Proposal Threatens 10,000 Local Jobs
Program
A program designed to create 10,000 temporary jobs across Los Angles County using President Obama’s stimulus funding is now at risk because of a State proposal to eliminate the CalWORKs welfare program.
JUNE 2, 2009
Water Restrictions Take Effect In Marina Del
Rey
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced that all customers of the Marina del Rey Water System will be required to reduce their water usage by 15 percent, effective July 2009.
JUNE 2, 2009
Seismic Retrofit Of Imperial Highway Bridge
Now Complete In Downey And Norwalk
The Imperial Highway Bridge over the San Gabriel River has been seismically retrofit in the Cities of Downey and Norwalk, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
JUNE 1, 2009
Property Tax Savings From Assessor's
Valuation Review
Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach announced completion of a decline in value review of 473,000 homes and condominiums in Los Angeles County.
MAY 29, 2009
Full Freeway Closures This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct an extended closure this weekend on the northbound and southbound Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the San Diego Freeway (I-405).
MAY 27, 2009
Long Beach To Host Regional Water Summit
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and the Southern California Water Committee are partnering together to host the Los Angeles County Water Summit on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Queen Mary in the City of Long Beach.
MAY 26, 2009
Young Anglers Get Ready For Fishing Derby At
Cerritos Regional County Park
Nearly 1,000 children will be angling for a prize catch at the 2009 Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby at Cerritos Regional Park on Saturday, May 30. The annual event is sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, along with the City of Cerritos, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Cerritos Rod and Gun Club.
MAY 21, 2009
Proposed Torrico Legislation Would
Negatively Impact The Safe Haven Law
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, strongly opposes legislation by Assemblyman Alberto Torrico (D-Fremont) that will fundamentally alter the rules of the highly-successful Safe Haven Law.
MAY 21, 2009
South Whittier First To Benefit From
Stimulus Projects
Unincorporated South Whittier will be the location of the very first federal stimulus transportation projects anywhere in the Los Angeles region, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MAY 20, 2009
Annual Taste Of The Heights Returns To
Pathfinder Park
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in conjunction with The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, The County Arts Commission, Hacienda Heights Chamber, Rowland Heights Chamber, Friends of Steinmetz Senior Center, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and local community groups and businesses, will celebrate the Sixth Annual Taste of the Heights on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MAY 19, 2009
County Waives Park Fees For Veterans,
Military Personnel And Their Families
In honor of Memorial Day, admission fees and vehicle entrance fees have been waived to the regional park facilities on May 23-25, 2009, for Veterans and their families.
MAY 19, 2009
Knabe Offers $10,000 Reward For Information
Related To The Rape And Robbery Of An
Elderly Blind Woman
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to the robbery and sexual assault of an 82-year old, Norwalk resident that is legally blind.
MAY 19, 2009
County Continues The Transit Pass Subsidy
Program
Eligible unincorporated County residents will continue to receive reduced monthly transit pass fees, after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding today for the Transit Pass Subsidy Program.
MAY 18, 2009
Marina del Rey Summer Beach Shuttle Begins
May 22
Thanks to a continued partnership between Playa Vista and Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, residents and visitors to the Marina can once again enjoy a relaxing ride on the free Summer Beach Shuttle service buses without having to deal with the burden of gasoline costs, parking fees, and traffic headaches.
MAY 14, 2009
Knabe Blasts Revised Budget Proposal
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement today on Governor Schwarzenegger’s Revised Budget proposal, specifically, the possibility of capturing $2 Billion in local funds from Cities and Counties, pursuant to Proposition 1A.
MAY 12, 2009
Funding Continues For The Palos Verdes
Peninsula Transit Authority Shuttle Service
The Board of Supervisors approved the disbursement of $408,200 to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority to continue public transit services for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MAY 12, 2009
Funding Continues For Fourth District
Paratransit Shuttle Service
Supervisor Don Knabe today announced that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $664,000 in funding for the continuation of paratransit shuttle service for eligible patrons in the unincorporated areas of the Fourth District for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
APRIL 21, 2009
Knabe Statement On Proposed 2009-2010 Los
Angeles County Budget
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement on the 2009-2010 County Budget proposal.
APRIL 21, 2009
County Budget: Preserves Critical Services
Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer William T Fujioka released the 2009-10 Proposed County Budget, recommending reductions in programs and hiring, but preserving critical services.
APRIL 21, 2009
Bird Watching Tours Offered For 2009 Season
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors will again offer its popular Bird Watching Program in Burton Chace Park, located at 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, beginning April 30.
APRIL 20, 2009
County Debuts
New Solar Mapping Program
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, announced a new Internet-based technology today that will allow businesses and homeowners to determine if their properties are good candidates for solar power.
APRIL 15, 2009
Knabe, Supervisors To Meet With Federal
Leaders
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is in Washington, D.C. this week, leading the County’s annual legislative meetings with federal lawmakers.
APRIL 15, 2009
County Presents First Green Leadership
Awards
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on April 21 will recognize five community groups selected as recipients of the inaugural Green Leadership Awards.
APRIL 13, 2009
Glendora Hospital Receives Safely
Surrendered Newborn
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce that a baby girl was safely surrendered today at a hospital in the City of Glendora.
APRIL 8, 2009
Famed Red Diamond Returns To Natural History
Museum
The “Kazanjian Red” drew thousands of visitors when it first appeared at the Museum last October. It left four months later, stopping in Carlsbad, California where it was scrutinized by gem experts at the Gemological Institute of America.
APRIL 7, 2009
C-17 Critical To Protecting Jobs And
Homeland Security
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angles County Board of Supervisors, denounced a decision by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to end purchases of the C-17 cargo aircraft after 2010.
APRIL 7, 2009
Knabe Will Again Oppose Legislation That
Will Negatively Impact The Safe Surrender
Program
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, renewed his opposition for the fourth time to new legislation by Assemblyman Alberto Torrico (D-Fremont) that will fundamentally alter the rules of the highly-successful Safe Haven Law.
APRIL 7, 2009
Opera Tales Returns To Fourth District
Libraries
Supervisor Don Knabe today announced that the highly-acclaimed Opera Tales program will soon be returning to Fourth District County Libraries.
APRIL 1, 2009
Three County W.A.T.E.R. Camps Begin Next
Week
The Water Awareness, Training, Education and Recreation (W.A.T.E.R.) Program of the Department of Beaches and Harbors is offering its popular aquatic sports camp that young people can take part in during their spring break.
APRIL 1, 2009
LACMA Hosts Late Night Art Event Celebrating
Berlin
On Saturday, April 4, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will host Late Night Art: Berlin 1945–2009, the third in the museum’s nighttime art events this year.
MARCH 31, 2009
Fullerton Road To Be Improved In Rowland
Heights
Fullerton Road in the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights will soon undergo improvements, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MARCH 31, 2009
Assessor's Website Now Includes Homes Under
Review For Decline In Value
Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach announced that property owners can find out if their home or condominium is one of the approximately 500,000 properties involved in a decline in value review, which could lead to lower property taxes without needing to file any forms.
MARCH 27, 2009
653 Firearms Collected During Gifts For Guns
653 guns, including one grenade, were surrendered by local residents during the first weekend of a two-month expansion of the Gifts for Guns program, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MARCH 24, 2009
Board Renews Reward For Long Beach Double
Murder
A $10,000 reward has been renewed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, to assist in the investigation of a double murder that claimed the lives of Sarith Em and Vannaly Tim in the City of Long Beach on New Year’s Day.
MARCH 24, 2009
Small Businesses Support Tops $100 Million
Supervisor Don Knabe announced today that Los Angeles County supported local small businesses with over $100 million in contract awards in the past year.
MARCH 24, 2009
Knabe Asks For Plan To Use Homeless Funds
Provided By The Federal Stimulus Package
Supervisor Don Knabe today directed the County’s CEO to develop a comprehensive plan to utilize millions of dollars in homeless prevention funds that could flow to the County of Los Angeles as a piece of the recently-passed Federal Stimulus Package.
MARCH 20, 2009
County Child Support Department Honored As
Most Improved
Supervisor Don Knabe commended the Los Angeles Child Support Services Department (CSSD) today for receiving a statewide award for most improved performance.
MARCH 20, 2009
Paid Internships In The Arts Now Available
Supervisor Don Knabe announced the availability of dozens of paid internships across the Fourth District through the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
MARCH 17, 2009
Board Renews $50,000 Reward In Attempted
Murder Case Of Whittier Sheriff's Deputy
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors once again unanimously approved a $50,000 reward today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Emigdio Preciado, the primary suspect in the shooting of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Schaap.
MARCH 17, 2009
Traffic Congestion Relief For Downey,
Norwalk, La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, And
South Gate
Supervisor Don Knabe announced a new traffic reduction effort in the Cities of Downey, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate as part of an expansion of the County’s Traffic Synchronization Program.
MARCH 17, 2009
County's Use Of Hybrids Is On The Rise
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, lauded a recent report that shows a dramatic increase in the County’s use of hybrid vehicles.
MARCH 16, 2009
Yvonne B. Burke Park Dedication Ceremony Set
A dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 1 at 9:30 a.m. in Yvonne B. Burke Park, located at 4350 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey.
MARCH 16, 2009
Nirupa Sejpal-Parmar Named Fourth District
Woman Of The Year
Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe is pleased to announce
that he has chosen Nirupa Sejpal-Parmar as
his selection for the 2009 “Woman of the
Year Award.”
MARCH 17, 2009
Long Beach Bridges To Benefit From Seismic
Retrofit Project
Los Angeles County
will soon begin a bridge seismic retrofit
project in Long Beach, Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today.
MARCH 10, 2009
Road Resurfacing Project In Whittier
Receives County Funding
The County of Los Angeles will provide $200,000 in the form of Highways-Through-Cities funds to the City of Whittier for their resurfacing project on Lambert Road, Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
MARCH 10, 2009
Proposed Plan For New MLK Hospital Advances
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today announced that the County of Los Angeles has made considerable progress on a proposed plan, involving the University of California (UC) and State of California, which would lead to the eventual opening of a new Martin Luther King, Jr., Hospital in Willowbrook in late 2012.
MARCH 10, 2009
County Funds South Bay Groundwater
Monitoring Project
Supervisor Don Knabe announced a multimillion dollar effort to further protect groundwater aquifers in the South Bay through a new technology project.
MARCH 9, 2009
County To Begin Preparing Businesses For
Shovel Ready Projects
Supervisor Don Knabe has joined with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to announce that six free outreach events will be held this month to advise interested business owners about available contract opportunities in the following areas: roads, bridges, buildings, airports, flood controls, energy and consulting.
MARCH 7, 2009
Knabe Offers Reward To Help Catch Park Bench
Thieves
Supervisor Don Knabe has matched a $1,000 reward that the City of Diamond Bar is offering for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the theft of two dedicated park benches.
MARCH 4, 2009
Rain Advisory For All Los Angeles County
Beaches
Because of current rainfall, Supervisor Don Knabe is joining the County Health Officer in cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers.
MARCH 3, 2009
Dockweiler Youth Center Halfway Complete
Supervisor Don Knabe
announced today that the construction of the
Dockweiler State Beach Youth Center is now
over halfway complete.
MARCH 3, 2009
Community Input Needed For Hacienda Heights
Community Center Project
Supervisor Don Knabe is inviting residents, business owners, and other interested persons to attend two upcoming community workshops on the proposed Hillgrove Community Center in Hacienda Heights.
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Board Establishes $10,000 Reward For
Information Related To Murder Of 28-Year Old
Torrance Resident
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to the murder of 28-year old, Torrance resident, Cori Daye Desmond.
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Three County W.A.T.E.R. Camps Offered To
Youths During Spring Break
The Water Awareness, Training, Education and Recreation (W.A.T.E.R.) Program of the Department of Beaches and Harbors is offering its popular aquatic sports camp that young people can take part in during their spring break.
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Homeless Housing Program Leads To
Significant Cost Savings
A County program that has created permanent housing opportunities for dozens of homeless individuals has resulted in a cost avoidance of over $800,000 in medical and hospital costs in the past year.
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
County Announces Contract Extension
Agreement With Union Partners
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced a major agreement today regarding recent negotiations with the public safety unions representing over 17,000 County employees.
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Montebello Hospital Receives First Safely
Surrendered Newborn Of 2009
Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, is pleased to announce that a baby girl was safely surrendered recently at Beverly Hospital in the City of Montebello.
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
"The Genesis Project" On Display At William
S. Hart Park And Museum
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents “The Genesis Project” at William S. Hart Park.
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
County Supports "Responsible Pet Owner's
Month"
The month of February is “Responsible Pet Owner’s Month”, and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) would like to remind pet owners that animals, like humans, need necessities such as love, care, shelter, and food.
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
Fake Immigration Lawyer Gets 10 Years In
Prison
One of the largest immigration fraud cases in Los Angeles County history was recently concluded with a fake immigration lawyer being sentenced to 10 years in prison.
FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Goodwill Offers New Shredding Service
Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) has opened the doors to its newest resource to the business community, Shred-4-Good, a document destruction service.
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Full Freeway Closures Continue This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled two extended weekend freeway closures on the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the Glenn Anderson Freeway (I-105).
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
Reward Established For Long Beach Double
Murder
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously re-established a $20,000 reward, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to shooting incidents that led to the death of five homeless persons in the City of Long Beach.
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Ume Cherry
Trees In Full Blossom At Schabarum Park
The Ume cherry trees
are in full blossom at Schabarum Regional
Park, and since their initial planting 17
years ago, they continue to bloom every year
from mid January through February.
JANUARY 29, 2009
Full Freeway Closures Begin This Weekend
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled two extended weekend freeway closures on the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) from the Artesia Freeway (State Route 91) to the Glenn Anderson Freeway (I-105).
JANUARY 27, 2009
Elimination Of The California Department Of
Boating And Waterways Opposed By The Board
Of Supervisors
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed today to oppose Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to eliminate the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW).
JANUARY 26, 2009
Young Aspiring Songwriters Wanted
Aspiring young songwriters (ages 14-18) have an opportunity to combat hatred and write the “soundtrack” for the next generation with the help of award-winning musicians through Project One.
JANUARY 23, 2009
Los Angeles County Hiring Lake Lifeguards
The Lake Lifeguards of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation are recruiting new applicants for their Lake Lifeguard service.
JANUARY 22, 2009
New Sculptures To Unveiled At Cerritos
Regional Park
County of Los Angeles and City of Cerritos officials will dedicate a group of five mosaic sculptures at the northwest corner of Cerritos Regional County Park where Bloomfield Avenue meets 195th Street on Monday, January 26.
JANUARY 22, 2009
Misleading Mailers Offer Lower Property
Taxes For Homeowners
Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach and County Consumer Affairs Director Pastor Herrera, Jr. recently warned homeowners to be wary of solicitations from private companies offering to file property assessment reduction forms for a hefty fee to pay for a review by the Assessor’s Department for free.
JANUARY 22, 2009
Local
Students To Be Treated To 'Inkheart' Movie
As Part of Operation Read Program
About 300 Los Angeles
County schoolchildren will attend a special
screening of the new Warner Bros. movie
‘Inkheart’ at the Norwalk AMC this Thursday,
January 22, as part of Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe’s Operation Read
Program.
JANUARY 20, 2009
New Funding For Hacienda Heights Community
Center Project
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a study to evaluate the transit needs of the unincorporated communities of Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, East Whittier and North Whittier, and recommend route or service changes to existing services or recommend new services.
JANUARY 13, 2009
New Funding For Hacienda Heights Community
Center Project
A new community center in Hacienda Heights moved one step closer to reality today with approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to hire an architect to design the facility.
JANUARY 13, 2009
Rowland Heights Railroad Safety Project
Receives County Funding
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has committed $12 million in funding towards the Nogales Street Railroad Grade Separation project in Rowland Heights.
JANUARY 13, 2009
Time To Vaccinate Your Preteen
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed January 18-24, 2009 Preteen Vaccine Week.
JANUARY 8, 2009
Famed Red Diamond On Display For Limited
Time
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is proud to display the world’s most storied red diamond, the “Kazanjian Red,” until February 1, 2009 in its Gem and Mineral Hall.
JANUARY 7, 2009
Hawaiian Gardens Library Celebrates Grand
Opening
The new Hawaiian Gardens Library will celebrate its grand opening with a ceremony on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
JANUARY 6, 2009
Local Children Lose Out On $162 Million In
Child Care Funding
Thousands of local children are losing out on access to millions of dollars in free child care funds because of non-flexible rules in how this funding can be spent.
JANUARY 6, 2009
Reward Established For Long Beach Double
Murder
A $10,000 reward has been unanimously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, to assist in the investigation of a double murder that claimed the lives of Sarith Em and Vannaly Tim in the City of Long Beach on New Year’s Day.
JANUARY 6, 2009
Board Establishes $10,000 Reward For
Information Related To murder Of 20-Year Old
Man In Artesia
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to a shooting incident that led to the death of a 20-year old man in the City of Artesia.
JANUARY 5, 2009
Dredging Of The Marina Del Rey South
Entrance Channel Has Begun
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced that the United States Army Corps of Engineers began dredging the south entrance channel to Marina del Rey on January 2, and will continue until the approximate completion date of March 15, 2009.
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