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Nominations Now Being Accepted For 29th Annual Music Center Bravo Awards

The Music Center of Los Angeles County, a national leader in arts education, is seeking nominations for its Annual Bravo Award, honoring teachers and schools for exemplary arts education. The nomination acknowledges the hard work and dedication these educators have given to their students, their profession and their communities. Teachers and schools can be nominated in four categories: School, School … Continue reading Nominations Now Being Accepted For 29th Annual Music Center Bravo Awards →

Bird Watching Tours Offered For 2010 Season

The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is pleased to announce a public workshop to gather additional community input and feedback on the Marina Beach Concept Plan. The workshop will be held Wednesday, March 31, from 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m. at the Community Room in Burton Chace Park. The Department of Beaches and Harbors and the architectural firm Gruen … Continue reading Bird Watching Tours Offered For 2010 Season →

Fourth District Teachers Named As Finalists For The Music Center’s BRAVO Awards

The Music Center of Los Angeles County, a national leader in arts education, announced the fourteen teachers and six schools named as finalists for the 28th Annual BRAVO Awards, including three teachers from the Fourth District. The BRAVO Awards honor teachers and schools for exemplary arts education, and are an integral part of the Music Center’s leadership in supporting quality … Continue reading Fourth District Teachers Named As Finalists For The Music Center’s BRAVO Awards →

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. The case is a teenager, with pre-existing medical conditions, from the Antelope Valley who became symptomatic in mid-July. The individual has now recovered. Earlier this year, two individual blood donors, including one reported … Continue reading First Symptomatic Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Los Angeles County →

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. The case is a blood donor from the Antelope Valley who donated blood in early June. The person does not show any symptoms (asymptomatic), and is feeling well. The donated blood was not used. Health officials … Continue reading First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Los Angeles County →

County To Evaluate Transit Needs In Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, East Whittier And North Whittier

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. The $102,000 Transit Needs Study will be performed by IBI Group, and will take approximately ten … Continue reading County To Evaluate Transit Needs In Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, East Whittier And North Whittier →

County Providing Help For Family Caregivers

In response to the many demands and pressures facing family caregivers who are caring for loved ones with disabling health conditions, the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging (LACAAA) is launching an outreach campaign to inform caregivers of available support services to assist caregivers with education and training, coping skills to relieve depression, and respite to relieve stress and … Continue reading County Providing Help For Family Caregivers →

Oriental Fruit Fly Detected In South Bay

Five Oriental Fruit Flies, significant agricultural pests, were discovered in the South Bay area within the last two weeks in the unincorporated Harbor City area and the City of Rolling Hills Estates.Click here to download a map of the treatment areas.The flies were found in traps monitored by the County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM) … Continue reading Oriental Fruit Fly Detected In South Bay →

Los Angeles County Embarks On Massive Child Welfare Reform Plan

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the largest child welfare agency in the country, has begun a historic child welfare reform plan that will focus on preventative services to help families and keep children out of the foster care system. The plan will also broaden the search for more permanent homes for children already in … Continue reading Los Angeles County Embarks On Massive Child Welfare Reform Plan →