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Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Budget cuts force reduced hours at County swim beaches, nature centers
Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department
July 2, 2009
Media Contacts:
Joyce Fitzpatrick,
Public Information Assistant (626) 821-4645
Or
Imee Perius
Public Information Officer
(213) 738-2963
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Modified Summer Hours for County Nature Centers and Three Public Lakes’ Swim Beaches Beginning Monday, July 6, 2009
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. There will not be any lifeguards on duty at the swim beaches on the days the lake swim beaches will be closed. Signs will be posted at park entrances and various locations near the lakes advising the public of the swim beach closures. Hours for the County of Los Angeles Nature Center buildings and displays will also be modified and the buildings and displays will close on non-holiday Mondays beginning July 6, 2009. The Nature Center facilities will remain open for all other access such as hiking and picnicking.
County of Los Angeles lakes that will be closed for swimming are Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 East Arrow Highway in Irwindale, California; Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, 120 Via Verde Drive, San Dimas, California and Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA. Although swimming will be restricted, the lakes and the surrounding resort areas will remain open for picnicking, boating, fishing and all other recreational activities.
The County Nature Center buildings and displays will be open Tuesdays – Sundays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Although the Nature Center buildings will be closed on non-holiday Mondays, the Natural Areas will still be open for hiking and picnicking. The Nature Center buildings that will be closed on non-holiday Mondays are:
Deane Dana Friendship Community Regional Park & Nature Center
1805 W. 9th Street
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 519-6115
Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area
28000 Devil’s Punchbowl Road
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-2743
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 398-5420
Placerita Canyon Natural Area & Nature Center
19152 Placerita Canyon Road
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7721
San Dimas Canyon Community Regional Park & Nature Center
1628 N. Sycamore Canyon Road
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-7512
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area & Nature Center
10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
(661) 268-0840
Whittier Narrows Nature Center
1000 N. Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-5523
The closure of these County Regional lakes and Nature Centers on certain days is due to the reduction in staffing hours because of County budget curtailments. There will not be any lifeguards on duty at the swim beaches on the days the public lake swim beaches will be closed. The County of Los Angeles appreciates the public’s cooperation and compliance to these restrictions.
For information regarding all County of Los Angeles community and regional parks, museums, nature centers and more please visit the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation website at www.lacountyparks.org.
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Michael Jackson case
Los Angeles Superior Court
Los Angeles County
www.lasuperiorcourt.org
Contact: Public Information Office 213-974-5227
Public Information Officer: Allan Parachini
MEDIA
| Los Angeles Superior Court Los Angeles County www.lasuperiorcourt.org Contact: Public Information Office 213-974-5227 Public Information Officer: Allan Parachini |
ADVISORY
July 2, 2009
NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST
Status of Hearings in Michael Jackson matters Set for Monday, July 6, 2009,
re Estate Case #BP117321 and Guardianship Case #117319
note continuance in one case
As originally calendared, the hearing set for Monday, July 6, 2009, pertained to both the estate and guardianship matters. The hearing remains on calendar as regards the estate matter. However, the guardianship matter has been continued to Monday, July 13, 8:30 a.m. still in Dept. 5, Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Again, there has been no change in the July 6 date for the estate matter. Guardianship matter continued to July 13, 8:30 a.m.
The Court has received numerous calls and emails from media outlets inquiring about persons expected to be present at Monday’s hearing. The Court has no information in this regard. Inquiries pertaining to planned attendance by any member of the Jackson family or any parties to other litigation relating to Mr. Jackson should be directed to attorneys representing those people.
JULY 7 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles
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 2, 2009
July 7 Agenda Highlights
(Meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.)
$10.2 million in stimulus funds proposed for various homeless projects. (Item 1-D, cont. from 6/30)
$6.6 million proposal would fund planning/development/construction of the Pico Rivera Library. (Items 2-D, 2)
$4.8 million proposal would fund program to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment/blight. (Items 3-D, 19)
Recommendation calls for spending $65,000 to assist the Florence-Firestone Chamber of Commerce develop new economic development programs to revitalize the business community in the Florence-Firestone area. (Item 4-D)
Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Michael D. Antonovich propose requiring vending machines in County facilities, other than Sheriff’s custody facilities, offer only healthy food, with report back in 60 days on extending the requirement to all County-sponsored events and procurement. (Item 3)
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky requests review of regulatory processes to identify unnecessary or duplicative procedures that add delay and cost to solar panel installation. (Item 4)
$10,000 reward proposed for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of person(s) responsible for the murders of Robert and Barbara Callendar, whose bodies and car were recovered in Malibu Canyon on Sept. 7, 2007. (Item 5)
Ordinance would require persons and businesses receiving County contracts to certify they have no unpaid property tax bills. (Items 14, 34, cont. from 6/30)
Approval sought to allow the California Arboretum Foundation to supplement the salary of County Arboretum Executive Officer Richard Schulhof up to $52,935 annually. (Item 20)
Board asked to approve revised $9.4 million budget for design/construction of new fire station in Santa Clarita and award maximum $6.27 million contract to Novus Construction. (Item 22)
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Fireworks are illegal in unincorporated areas
From: Castro, Angie [mailto:ACastro@lacbos.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:16 PM
To: Hammond, Judy
Subject: Press Rel Distribution Request - Illegal Fireworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Angie Castro, (213) 703-2823
Supervisor Gloria Molina
MOLINA WARNS THAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN UNICORPORATED AREAS
Fireworks Hotline, (888) 654-FIRE (3473) – For Local Licensed Pyrotechnic Shows
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (July 2, 2009) – Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina reminds the public that fireworks are not permitted in the unincorporated county areas, and encourages families to celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday at a fireworks show by a State-licensed pyrotechnician -- instead of illegally lighting fireworks in unpermitted communities.
Molina said, “Each year thousands of people, many of them children, are burned, blinded, and even disfigured by fireworks. In addition, fireworks cause fires that cost millions of dollars in property loss and cost the county thousands of dollars in fire service protection and public safety enforcement.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department has activated suppression teams throughout the county’s unincorporated areas who along with regular patrol deputies, are taking a zero tolerance stance and will enforcing all County and State Fireworks laws before and during the Fourth of July holiday.
Per the Los Angeles County Fire Code (LACC 3301.1.3), it is illegal to store, manufacture, sell, use, or handle ALL FORMS of fireworks in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
Per State law, the use of fireworks in unincorporated L.A. is a violation of local and State laws, and violators will can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor and fined up to $500 in fines and/or a year in jail. To report illegal fireworks, residents should contact their local sheriff or fire department.
A July 4 Fireworks Spectacular featuring John Fogerty with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by John Morris Russell will be held at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Also, the Fairplex in Pomona is featuring a Fireworks Spectacular, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, 91768.
For a complete listing of other local firework shows conducted by State-licensed pyrotechnicians, or further information, contact the L.A. County Fire Department’s FIREWORKS HOTLINE at (888) 654-FIRE (3473).
L.A. County Unincorporated Communities
Acton
Aguora
Agua Dulce
Alpine
Altadena
Antelope Acres
Athens (or West Athens
Avocado Heights
Baldwin Hills
Bandini (islands)
Bassett
Big Pines
Bouquet Canyon
Calabasas (adjacent)
Calabasas Highlands
Canyon Country
Castaic
Castaic Junction
Charter Oak (Island)
Citrus (Covina island)
Crystalaire
Deer Lake Highlands
Del Aire
Del Sur
East Azusa (islands)
East Rancho Dominguez
East Los Angeles
East Pasadena
East San Gabriel
East Whittier
El Camino Village
El Dorado
Elizabeth Lake
Fairmont
Firestone
Florence
Forrest Park
Franklin Canyon
Glendora (islands)
Gorman
Graham
Green Valley
Hacienda Heights
Hi Vista
Juniper Hills
Kagel Canyon
Kinneloa Mesa
La Crescenta
La Rambla
Ladera Heights
Lake Hughes
Lake Los Angeles
Lakeview
Lang
Lennox
Leona Valley
Littlerock
Liano
Long Beach (islands)
Longview
Los Cerritos Wetlands
Los Nietos
Malibu Vista
Marina del Rey
Mint Canyon
Monrovia/Arcadia/Duarte
(islands)
Monte Nido
Montrose
Mulholland Corridor
Las Virgenes/Malibu
Canyon
Malibou Lake
Malibu Bowl
Malibu Highlands
Malibu/Sycamore Cyn
Monte Nido
Seminole Hot Springs
Sunset Mesa
Trifuno Canyon
Neenach
Newhall
North Claremont (islands)
Northeast San Dimas
Northeast Whittier
Northwest Whittier
Norwalk/Cerritos
Oat Mountain
Pearblossom
Placerita Canyon
Quartz Hill
Rancho Dominguez
Redman
Roosevelt
Rowland Heights
San Clemente Island
San Pasqual
Santa Catalina Island
Saugus
Soledad
South San Gabriel
South San Jose Hills
South Whittier
Stevenson Ranch
Sulphur Springs
Sun Village
Sunland/Sylmar/Tujunga
Sunshine Acres
Three Points
Topanga Canyon
Twin Lakes
Universal City
Val Verde
Valencia
Valinda
Valyermo
Vasquez Rocks
Veterans Admin Center
View Park
Walnut Park
West Arcadia (islands)
West Carson
West Chatsworth
West Pomona (islands)
West Puente Valley
West Rancho Dominguez
/Victoria
West Whittier
Westfield
Westmont
White Fence Farms
Whittier Narrows
Willowbrook
Wilsona Gardens
Windsor Hills
Wiseburn
Wrightwood
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Check Beach Water Quality Online
For Immediate Release:
July 2, 2009
Regular Water Quality Testing Ensures Safe Swimming
July 1 - 7 is National Clean Beaches Week
LOS ANGELES – With the arrival of National Clean Beaches Week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health would like to remind residents to check online for the latest information about ocean water quality conditions before planning a day at the beach.
“The vast majority of beach water along the coast of LA County meets State ocean water quality standards, which means it is safe for swimming, surfing, or otherwise playing in the waves,” said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. “But if you want to check out the beach you’re planning to visit before you get there, up-to-date reports on water quality and sewage spills are always available to the public via a web-based database.”
To find the cleanest beaches in Los Angeles County, visit Public Health’s website at http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach to see beach grades from A – F, or call the Public Health Beach Closure and Advisory Hotline at (800) 525-5662. Regulators test the water at Los Angeles County’s beaches up to five times a week.
“Accurate knowledge about the cleanliness of LA County beaches will give you and your family peace of mind,” said Dr. Fielding. “You should not have to worry about the water that you’re enjoying.”
Once you arrive at the beach, remember the following tips to stay safe while enjoying the surf:
- Always swim near an open lifeguard station.
- Never swim alone.
- Pay especially close attention to children and elderly when at the beach. Even in shallow water, wave action can cause loss of footing.
- Keep at least 100 feet away from piers, jetties, and rocks, and always obey warning signs. Permanent rip currents often exist along side these structures.
- Never throw sand and always fill in holes before you leave the beach.
- Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses.
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 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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ANTONOVICH RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICERS
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| CUTLINE | Contact: Tony Bell, Communications Deputy Office: (213) 974-5555 Cell: (213) 215-5176 E-mail: tbell@bos.lacounty.gov |
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| July 1, 2009 | For Immediate Release |
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| ANTONOVICH RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD | |
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| LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich received the prestigious 2009 “Legislative Leadership Award” from Ralph Miller, President of the Los Angeles County Deputy Probation Officer’s Union, AFSCME, Local 685, in recognition of the Supervisor’s support for law enforcement. PHOTO (from left to right): Supervisor Antonovich; Ralph Miller, President, LA County Deputy Probation Officers' Union, AFSCME, Local 685. | |
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