Debris Basin Sediment Cleanout Starts Monday

MULLALLY DEBRIS BASIN

SEDIMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

STARTING MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department will conduct a sediment cleanout of the Mullally Debris Basin in La Canada Flintridge starting Monday, December 27, 2010.

The cleanout is expected to take about one week to complete, depending upon weather conditions.

The sediment will be taken to the Dunsmuir Sediment Placement Site (SPS) in Glendale County crews and contractors are scheduled to work weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Information about the schedule and routes to and from the debris basin and sediment placement site can be found at www.dpwcare.org. under “Debris Basin Sediment Cleanout Schedules and Routes.’

Additional questions or concerns should be directed to the Hansen Yard Engineering Support Unit, Monday from through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (818) 896-0594 during working hours, after hours at (626) 458-HELP, or by email at krickard@dpw.lacounty.gov .

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Media Contacts: Bob Spencer             (626) 458-4070

                        Gary Boze               (626) 458-4094

                        Kerjon Lee              (626) 458-4348

 

<<DB Sed Removal schedule 12-23-10.pdf>>

GHB

Gary H. Bozé

Public Information Officer I

ghboze@dpw.lacounty.gov

(626) 458-4094 - Office

(213) 703-6483 - BB

Rain advisory for the beaches in effect until further notice

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For Immediate Release:
December 23, 2010

Rain Advisory:
Advisory for all Los Angeles County beaches in effect until further
notice

LOS ANGELES - Because of ongoing rainfall, the County Health Officer is
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. Bacteria, debris,
trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain
areas are likely to enter ocean waters though these outlets.

"Fortunately, discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers only
comprises a small portion of the beach, and therefore, anybody who wants
to go to the beach will be able to enjoy their outing," said Jonathan
E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Public Health Director and Health Officer. "We
do advise swimmers and surfers to stay away from the storm drains,
creeks and rivers as there is the possibility that bacteria or chemicals
from debris and trash may contaminate the water near and around these
areas, and some individuals may become ill."

Areas of the beach apart from discharging storm drains, creeks, and
rivers are exempted from this advisory. This advisory will be in effect
until further notice.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on
the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800-525-5662. Information is
also available online at our website:
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach/.

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
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov, visit our YouTube channel at
http://www.youtube.com/lapublichealth, or follow us on Twitter:
LAPublicHealth.


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Patt Morrison for Friday, 12/24/2010 - HOLIDAY SHOW - ON TAPE

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Friday, December 24, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

HOLIDAY PROGRAM – ON TAPE

 

1:00 – 1:40

Comedy Congress swears in Lewis Black

The only true medicine for the pain of politics is laughter—-after all, if we weren’t laughing at the (mostly) unintentional humor emanating from Washington D.C. and the campaign trail, chances are we’d be crying.  On the eve of the much-anticipated midterm elections--and you can tell because the collective hysteria and volume from politicians across the country is on the rise--Patt gavels Comedy Congress to order with comedic great Lewis Black.  As politicians hand out Viagra to trick-or-treating pedophiles and Aqua Buddhas find a seat at the debate, it's hard to make sense of all the political nonsense. Tomorrow we’ll probably cry about our lost votes, but today let's revel in the madness-—the truth hurts far less when it’s told by comedians.

 

Guest:

Lewis Black, Emmy-nominated comedian, playwright and author. His new book is "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas."

• Black is the creator of the long-running segment Back in Black on "The Daily Show" co-creator of "Last Laugh with Lewis Black," he presides over "Lewis’ Black’s the Root of All Evil," he's also a regular on late-night television shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brian and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.

 

1:40 – 2:00

Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons:  Tales of redemption from an Irish mailbox

It’s probably happened to many people with hyperactive mothers—you’re reorganizing the attic, moving houses or just poking around through old stuff and you come across a box full of letters, ticket stubs and other keepsakes collected over the years commemorating the good, bad and ugly of you life.  Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons came across just such a box, or boxes in his case, which contained disciplinary letters, incident reports and newspaper clippings that his parents received from teachers & school officials.  In his book “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Greg picks up where his parents left off with his own collection of letters received during college and throughout his career.  Just in time for Thanksgiving, where the best and worst of childhood memories are dragged across the dinner table, Greg & his mother share the trials and tribulations of being in a family without losing your sanity.

 

Guest:

Greg Fitzsimmons, comedian, writer, actor, radio host and author of “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons:  Tales of redemption from an Irish mailbox”

 

Pat Fitzsimmons, Greg’s mom

 

2:00 – 3:00

Beck and Baca - Law and Order in the Southland ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

One of the largest cities in the nation sits within one of the most populous counties – welcome to sunny Los Angeles. With an area of 4,060 square miles, a population of 10,441,100 people who speak 224 different languages and 400 different known gangs, Los Angeles is a lot to handle for a resident, let alone the people running the organizations that keep the peace. Imagine you’re LAPD Chief Beck or L.A. County Sheriff Baca and you’re in charge of law and order in this multi-cultural stew, with dwindling budgets and increasing demands on your force. How do you balance the day to day demands of catching criminals and tracking transgressors, crime prevention, anti-gang activities, working with other agencies to secure homeland security as well as community outreach? Patt Morrison gets an inside view of law and order in the Southland with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and LA County Sheriff Lee Baca.

 

Guests:

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck

L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca

 

Special appearance by The Bricks - L.A.’s new multi-cultural group of young musicians who get out their message for at-risk youth through rock, hip-hip and soul.

 

The Bricks youth musical group was developed through the L.A. County Human Relations Commission’s youth music and mentoring program, Project One. The eight-member band, ages 17-19, is supported by the HRC and Grammy Award-winning producers KC Porter (Santana, Ricky Martin, Ozomatli, Selena) and JB Eckl (Santana, Ozomatli, En Vogue, War), and BMI Music’s Malik Levy, among others.

Fidel Rodriguez, Senior Intergroup Relations and Racialized Gang Violence Prevention Specialist LA County Commission on Human Relations, is the band’s leader and mentor.

 

The program was taped on Wednesday evening, December 8^th, in the Crawford Family Forum.

 

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Road reopening in Angeles Forest

ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST ROADS CLOSED DUE TO STORM ACTIVITY WILL RE-OPEN TO TRAFFIC

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has announced the re-opening of Angeles Forest Hwy from Aliso Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway, Big Tujunga Canyon Road from the Los Angeles City Line to Angeles Forest Highway, and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to Angeles Crest Highway to traffic. 

The roads will reopen, Today, December 23, 2010, by 4:00pm.

Although Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has allowed the reopening of these roads, drivers should anticipate intermittent delays as Public Works completes the cleanup work..  This cleanup work may take as long as the next month to complete.  It is also important to note that Angeles Forest Highway, south of Big Tujunga Canyon Road leads to a dead-end at Angeles Crest Highway (SR-2). SR-2 is closed from the Angeles National Forest Boundary north of La Cañada Flintridge to Mt. Wilson Road due to ongoing repair work.. Motorist can access Mt. Wilson, Newcomb’s Ranch, and Mt. Waterman via Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road and SR-2.  SR-2 is open from Mt. Wilson Rd to Islip Saddle at the junction of SR-2 and SR-39. 

Drivers and residents who live on private property in the forest are also advised that due to the possibility of storm season debris flows, the roads will again be closed to all traffic when moderate to heavy rainfall is predicted or is falling in the area.  The roads will remain closed until the storm threat has passed and Public Works road crews have completed safety inspections and necessary repairs.

While the roads have been re-opened, the Angeles National Forest itself remains closed to the public.  Parking along forest roads is not permitted and parked vehicles will be subject to citation and towing.

For updates on these and other road closures and openings, motorists can visit the Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E.) website at www.dpwcare.org. 

 

For updates on Angeles Crest Highway, call Caltrans at (213) 897-3656, or visit www.dot.ca.gov/dist07.

Residents, business owners including persons with access and functional needs may also call 2-1-1 for LA County information and referral services regarding post disaster resources that are available to those affected by the floods and debris and mud flow.  The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  211 LA County Services can also be accessed by visiting www.211la.org.

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Media Contacts: Gary Bozé, L.A. County Public Works, (626) 458-4070

Patrick Chandler, Caltrans, (213) 897-3630

NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 17TH SENATE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  
December 23, 2010                
 
CONTACT:  Marcia Ventura (562) 462-2726 or
                      Eileen Shea      (562) 462-2648
                                               

NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 17TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT

SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Following the Governors Proclamation calling for a Special Vacancy General Election in the 17th State Senate District on April 19, 2011, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan today announced that persons intending to run for office in the 17th State Senate District Special Primary Election on February 15, 2011, may now file nomination documents through Monday, January 3, 2011 at 5 p.m. with the RR/CC at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Floor, Room 2013, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (exception, the RR/CC will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2010 and Friday, December 31, 2010 in observance of holidays).

The Special Primary Election on February 15 is being held for the purpose of filling the vacancy for the unexpired term ending December 2, 2012, in the 17th State Senate District.  Assemblymember George Runner was elected in November to a seat on the state Board of Equalization and will be sworn in on Jan. 3.  Runner resigned his seat in the State Senate on December 21, 2010, creating a vacancy in the 17th State Senate district. 

Persons intending to run for office must be a United States citizen, a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person, and he or she must not have served two terms in the State Senate since November 6, 1990.

The filing fee is $952.91 and 40-60 nominating signatures are required.  All candidates must pay the nonrefundable filing fee at the time they receive their nomination papers or submit a minimum of 3,000 valid signatures on petitions in-lieu of filing fees by December 23, 2010.

    

Petition forms are also available for persons wishing to secure signatures in lieu of all or a portion of the filing fee.  Qualified signatures submitted on the in lieu petitions may also be applied to satisfy the required nominating signatures.

Persons filing signatures in-lieu of filing fees will be notified within ten calendar days of filing the petition regarding the result of the signature verification.  The deadline to file signature in-lieu petitions is December 23. The candidate shall then, prior to January 3, 2011, either submit a supplemental petition containing additional signatures or pay a pro rata portion of the filing fee to cover the deficiency.

 

Further information can be obtained on the RR/CC website www.lavote.net or by directly clicking https://lavote.net/SECURED/CANREG/ to obtain candidate registration information and to fill out a Candidate Registration Form which can be completed and submitted online and used in preparation of nomination documents.  Information is also available by calling the RR/CC Election Planning Section at (562) 462-2317.

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Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino or Vietnamese can call (800) 481-8683.

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

The mission of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is to serve Los Angeles County by providing essential records management and election services in a fair, accessible and transparent manner.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Information about other Los Angeles County services is provided at www.lacounty.gov.
“To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service”

No Parking -- Rainstorm signs removed

 

 

Final Evacuation Restrictions lifted for

La Canada Flintridge and La Crescenta

 

Effective at 8:00 a.m. today, Unified Command has lifted all "No Parking During Rain Storm" restrictions on posted streets in La Canada Flintridge and La Crescenta.

 

Residents of La Canada Flintridge and La Crescenta are reminded that truck activity may occur in their communities as County Public Works Department crews clean out debris basins.

 

For further official information, contact the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station at (818) 248-3464.

 

Residents are advised to monitor www.dpwcare.org for further weather updates.

 

 

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Media Contacts:       Bob Spencer, Chief of Public Affairs, DPW - 626.703.7400

Captain Mark Savage, LA County Fire Dept - 213.247.7014

Ken Kondo, County Office of Emergency Management - 213.792.5128

Nicole Nishida, LA County Sheriff's Dept - 323.810.1973

 

ANTONOVICH SIGNS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR STORMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

 

       

 

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:  Tony Bell, Communications Deputy Office:     (213) 974-5555  Cell: (213) 215-5176 E-mail:     tbell@bos.lacounty.gov

              December 22, 2010                                                             For Immediate Release

 

 

ANTONOVICH SIGNS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR STORMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – In preparation for potential damages associated with the current storms, Mayor Michael D. Antonovich signed a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for Los Angeles County.  This action activates an assessment team from the State to evaluate the potential damage to infrastructure followed by additional financial support and other resources from the state and federal governments, if necessary.

 

“We are working with our County departments, the town councils, city councils and residents in our unincorporated areas to ensure a coordinated response for impacted areas,” said Antonovich. 

 

The Board of Supervisors will ratify the Declaration at its next meeting on January 4, 2011.  

 

 

 

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