Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 26, 2008 MARRIAGE LICENSE STATISTICS
COUNTY INFORMATION SERVICES
CONTACTS: Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726
Eileen Shea (562) 462-2648
June 27, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 26, 2008 MARRIAGE LICENSE STATISTICS
Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan reported 2,389 marriage licenses issued between June 17 and June 26, 2008 by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Reports breakdown the number of marriage licenses issued and civil marriage ceremonies performed for each RR/CC office and the West Hollywood location as indicated below:
LICENSES* CEREMONIES
· RR/CC Headquarters: 763 421
· Beverly Hills: 466 153
· East Los Angeles: 231 68
· LAX Courthouse: 292 82
· Florence/Firestone: 91 30
· Lancaster: 115 44
· West Hollywood: 431 373
TOTAL 2,389 1,171
*PLEASE NOTE: These figures do not include Notary licenses issued.
Daily breakdowns for marriage licenses issued and ceremonies performed are provided on the attached spreadsheets. Additionally, the spreadsheets show statistics for the entire month of June 2007 for comparison.
Prior to the implementation of the court decision authorizing same-sex marriage licensing, the average number of licenses issued during the month of June was 194 per day.
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Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese regarding information in the press release, may call (800) 481-8683.
<<Marriage License Stats as of June 26.pdf>>
Air Quality Alert for Friday -- Santa Clarita Valley
For Immediate Release:
June 27, 2008
AIR QUALITY ALERT:
Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley
LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, today’s air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley continues to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals.
Los Angeles County Health Officer and Public Health Director, Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley who have heart disease, asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases to minimize outside physical activities and should remain indoors as much as possible. Schools that are in session today that have children with sensitive conditions, including heart disease, asthma, other chronic respiratory diseases, should not participate in PE and after school sports, and should stay indoors as much as possible.
The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and has an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more about Public Health and the work we do, please visit www.publichealth.lacounty.gov .
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
EIR released on Baldwin Hills oil field community standards district
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Judy Hammond, Director of Public Affairs, (213) 974-1363
Brian Lew, Assistant Director, (213) 974-1652
Planning Department, (213) 974-4885
(The Department of Planning is closed on Fridays.)
Public Release of Draft Environmental Impact Report and Community
Standards District For Baldwin Hills Oil Field
Two Public Workshops to be Held for Baldwin Hills Community Standards District and Environmental Impact Report
The draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for the Baldwin Hills Oil Field Community Standards District (CSD) is now available for public review and comment. The proposed CSD sets permanent development standards, operating requirements, and procedures for oil field operations in the unincorporated areas of the oil field. The DEIR provides information on current and future oil field operations, analyzes the proposed CSD's adequacy in addressing the potential environmental impacts of oil field operations, and proposes mitigation measures for identified impacts.
Copies of the documents can be viewed at:
They are also available online at http://planning.lacounty.gov/baldwinhillscsd .
Two public workshops will be held in July to provide information and receive public feedback on the CSD and DEIR. The
The workshops will be held from
§ July 17, Veterans Memorial Complex,
§ July 22, Knox Presbyterian Church,
The first Regional Planning Commission hearing to consider the CSD and the EIR will be held on Aug. 2 at
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA, the County has released a notice of availability for the DEIR. Per the CEQA Guidelines Section 15105(a), the DEIR is available for public review and comment for 60 days. The public review period ends on Aug. 19.
For more information on the Baldwin Hills CSD and EIR or the upcoming workshops, call the County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning Community Studies I Section at (213) 974-4885 or e-mail commplan@planning.lacounty.gov . The complete notice of availability, along with more information on the project, can also be viewed online.
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Agenda Highlights -- July 1
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Board of Supervisors,
Contact: Judy Hammond, Director of Public Affairs, (213) 974-1363
Brian Lew, Assistant Director, (213) 974-1652
Live videofeed, English and Spanish, Telco #948075 Audio–(213) 974-4700 or
(877) 873-8017 ext. 111111# English
ext. 222222# Spanish
Agenda and supporting documents: http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/Agenda/AgendaHome.asp
Agenda Highlights: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/press.htm
July 1, 2008 Agenda Highlights
(Meeting is scheduled to begin at
Proposal calls for loaning $3.9 million to developer to construct
Supervisor Gloria Molina recommends extension of $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for shooting death of Arturo Saldana, 52, and Francisco Cereceres, 50, at Jesse’s Auto in
Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke proposes campaign to get County employees to donate cell phones for recycling to raise money for soldiers serving overseas to talk to their family and friends. (Item 7)
Board asked to approve distribution of $10,000 reward to persons who provided information that led to the conviction of four juveniles who assaulted a
Approval sought for distribution of $10,000 reward to persons who provided information that led to the conviction of Tonya Shafer in death of a newborn baby whose body was found
Recommendation calls for appointment of William K. Huang as acting executive director of the Community Development Commission and Housing Authority, effective July 7, at $160,000 salary. (Item 18)
$1.65 million would be awarded to five contractors to construct trails, walkways and bikeways to promote exercise. (Item 26)
Supervisors asked to approve $1.6 million to upgrade three freight elevators at the
Grant funds totaling $14.89 million sought for Santa Fe Dam campground planning, Schabarum Blueline Stream restoration, Skyline Trail/Rio Hondo staging area development,
Sheriff asks approval to provide law enforcement services to Foothill Transit at estimated cost of $400,000, and increase of two deputy sheriff positions. (Item 53)
Recommendation calls for paying estimated $419,000 to hire independent contractors to investigate Sheriff’s Department employees suspected of workers’ compensation fraud. (Item 55)
Board asked to declare results of June 3 Primary Election official. (Item 57)
$225,000 settlement proposed in lawsuit alleging abuse of a minor under the supervision of the Department of Children and Family Services. (Item 61)
$420,000 proposal would settle lawsuit filed by Department of Public Health employee who alleged she was subjected to disability discrimination. (Item 62)
Supervisors asked to approve priorities for future funding of child care and preschool programs. (Item 63)
Report to be given on actions the County needs to take due to statewide drought condition. (Item 69)
Proposal would increase Marina del Rey boat slip rental rates at County-operated
Board in closed session discusses lawsuit challenging constitutionality of the County’s utility user tax ordinance. (Item CS-1)
Supervisors in closed session consider appointment of new registrar-recorder/county clerk. (Item CS-2)
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lacounty.gov
JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 25, 2008 MARRIAGE LICENSE STATISTICS
COUNTY INFORMATION SERVICES
CONTACTS: Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726
Eileen Shea (562) 462-2648
June 26 , 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 24, 2008 MARRIAGE LICENSE STATISTICS
Acting Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan reported 2,173 marriage licenses issued between June 17 and June 25, 2008 by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Reports breakdown the number of marriage licenses issued and civil marriage ceremonies performed for each RR/CC office and the West Hollywood location as indicated below:
LICENSES* CEREMONIES
· RR/CC Headquarters: 701 391
· Beverly Hills: 402 135
· East Los Angeles: 206 62
· LAX Courthouse: 268 79
· Florence/Firestone: 85 27
· Lancaster: 102 39
· West Hollywood: 409 358
TOTAL 2,173 1,091
*PLEASE NOTE: These figures do not include Notary licenses issued.
Daily breakdowns for marriage licenses issued and ceremonies performed are provided on the attached spreadsheets. Additionally, the spreadsheets show statistics for the entire month of June 2007 for comparison.
Prior to the implementation of the court decision authorizing same-sex marriage licensing, the average number of licenses issued during the month of June was 194 per day.
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Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese regarding information in the press release, may call (800) 481-8683.
<<Marriage License Stats as of June 25.pdf>>
Sheriff graduation class on 6-27 -- 10 police chiefs participating
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Press Advisory
ASSISTANT SHERIFF PAUL TANAKA TO PRESIDE OVER
GRADUATION CEREMONY OF ACADEMY CLASS #371
WHO: ASSISTANT SHERIFF PAUL TANAKA AND WEST HOLLYWOOD MAYOR JEFFREY PRANG, WHO WILL DELIVER THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS.
WHAT: ASSISTANT SHERIFF TANAKA WILL BE JOINED BY THE POLICE CHIEFS FROM THE COVINA, EL SEGUNDO, HAWTHORNE, INGLEWOOD, LOS ANGELES PORT, MONTCLAIR, MONTEREY PARK, REDONDO BEACH, TORRANCE, AND UCLA POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN PRESENTING DIPLOMAS TO 86 GRADUATES OF ACADEMY CLASS #371. THERE WILL BE A BADGE-PINNING CEREMONY, WITH THE NEW DEPUTIES AND OFFICERS RECEIVING THEIR BADGES FROM A FAMILY MEMBER OR LOVED ONE.
WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M.
(FORMAL CLASS INSPECTION AT 9:00 A.M.)
WHERE: SHERIFF’S TRAINING ACADEMY AND REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER
11515 COLIMA ROAD, WHITTIER 90604
(THOMAS GUIDE PAGE 707, E-7)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE SHERIFF’S HEADQUARTERS BUREAU AT (323) 267-4800.
SHB-83M-08 X X X JUNE 25, 2008
Public Health Urges Healthy Snacks, Exercise
For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2008
Go Out and Play!
Public Health Urges Dads, Moms, and Kids to Enjoy Healthy
Foods and Exercise This Summer
LOS ANGELES – Summer is a great time for dads, moms, and kids to incorporate healthy habits into their lifestyles. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health would like to encourage families to grab a healthy snack, and get outside to play for their health!
“Childhood obesity is a serious crisis for LA County, as more than one in five students in the 5th, 7th, and 9th grades are considered obese,” said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. “Children who eat too much junk food and who do not get enough physical activity are at risk of serious problems, such as low self-esteem, depression, asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver problems, and breathing problems during sleep. Moms and Dads have a chance to be the teachers this summer, as living a healthy lifestyle is truly a family-friendly activity.”
Snacking Can Be Good For You!
People who eat regular meals and healthy snacks, such as fruits or vegetables, are less likely to overeat and gain weight than people who skip meals. Healthy snacks should be incorporated into a child’s diet as a terrific way to satisfy the hunger of a growing child, and to provide the vitamins and nutrients a body needs.
Healthy Eating Ideas:
- Plan snacks as part of the day's food plan by offering them at regular times, such as mid-morning and mid-afternoon. It is recommended that children and adults avoid nibbling constantly throughout the day.
- Try skim milk or soy milk instead of soda or coffee. These drinks will provide more nutrients than soda or coffee.
- Jazz up “boring” snacks by adding spicy mustard to whole-wheat pretzels, mixing fruit with low-fat yogurt, adding salsa to baked tortilla chips, or turning half of a whole-wheat English muffin into a mini-pizza by adding some pizza sauce, low-fat cheese, and mushrooms or other vegetables.
- Make fruits and veggies friendly for younger kids by adding peanut butter and raisins to celery sticks, dipping graham crackers or gingersnaps in applesauce, freezing fresh, unsweetened 100% fruit juice in popsicle molds, or serving frozen bananas with a small amount of chocolate sauce for dipping.
- Make healthy substitutions by trading in ice cream for frozen grapes, chips for pretzels, or a cup of flavored milk instead of a candy bar.
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- Prepare healthy snacks in advance, and bring them with you when you are running errands so you will not be tempted to stop for junk food.
- When shopping at a grocery store or farmers’ market, let children help pick out fruits and vegetables for snacks. They will be more interested in eating these foods if they have been involved in selecting them.
- Snacks are a good way to introduce new fruits and vegetables. Include a game or activity to learn about the new food and its nutritional value, and let the child help prepare the snack.
- Don’t order without information! When eating out, read the nutrition information for the meal you are about to enjoy. If calorie and fat information is not on the menu, ask the restaurant to provide it.
- Don’t feel as though you have to completely skip foods like ice cream or French fries. Just enjoy these foods less frequently and in smaller amounts (order one scoop instead of two, or a small fries instead of the medium size).
Go out and Play!
“While kids have a break from school, it could be tempting to let them sit at home in front of a television or video game console,” said Dr. Fielding. “But this is a great time for children to learn the positive benefits of play. Exercise can help prevent childhood and adult obesity.” For those wanting to enjoy vigorous exercise, please see your health care provider first.
Ideas for Play:
- Make it a date! Schedule a family walk around the neighborhood several times a week to talk about how everyone’s day was. Or plan a weekly bike outing and picnic at a park.
- Join a walking, running, or hiking club.
- Find sports that have summer leagues for children, such as soccer, baseball, or basketball.
- Check your local swimming pool for free or low-cost swim lessons, recreational swim hours, swim team sign-ups, or water exercise classes, such as aerobics.
- Check your city’s Parks and Recreation Department for free or low-cost activities, such as group hikes, nature walks, picnics, or outdoor farmers’ market events.
- Learn a new sport, such as yoga, badminton, or karate.
- Bring a soccer ball or volleyball to the beach for a late afternoon game on the sand.
- Join a charity group or a neighborhood group and help pick up trash, paint buildings, plant flowers, or other activities that benefit others.
A copy of the “Preventing Childhood Obesity: The Need to Create Healthy Places” report can be found online at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/epi/index.htm.
For A Guide to Summer Safety, with tips on drowning prevention, heat-related illness, sun safety, and proper helmet use, please see our website at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ivpp/SeasonalSafety/seasonalsafetyHome.htm.
The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of the
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nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community
partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more about Public Health and the work we do, please visit http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.
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