Clarification

Clarification of Board of Supervisors action this week to investigate why some businesses in unincorporated areas have been asked to pay license and police alarm permit fees by the City of Los Angeles:

The Board motion indicated that the County Auditor's Office contacted the City Controller's Office about this problem, but had been unsuccessful in getting the issue corrected.   In fact, the  Auditor contacted the city's Office of Finance, which collects  business taxes.  The erroneous information was included in several media stories.

 

National Flood Insurance Program Ensures Lower Rates for Homeowners

 

For immediate release:

October 1, 2009

 

Contact:                                                                                                                                              

Kerjon Lee
Public Affairs Manager
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
T (626) 458-4348
M (626) 476-0533

County’s Participation in National Flood Insurance Program Ensures Lower Rates for Homeowners

 

LOS ANGELES—To enable residents of County unincorporated communities to purchase flood insurance at reduced rates, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is continuing its participation in the FEMA administered Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program.

To maintain eligibility in this program, local agencies, such as the County, are required to prepare an annual progress report detailing the efforts undertaken to eliminate or reduce the flooding of repetitive loss properties.  Repetitive loss properties are defined as having two or more flood insurance claims of more than $1,000 each for flood damage within any 10-year period.

FEMA has identified 50 repetitive loss properties in County unincorporated areas—totaling $2.2 million in damages.  Most of these properties are located in the Malibou Lake and Santa Monica Mountains regions of the County.

Nationwide, repetitive loss properties account for nearly 33 percent of flood insurance claims, but only account for one percent of policies.

A copy of this progress report may be obtained by visiting the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Watershed Management Division, 11th Floor, 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, 91803 or by calling (626) 458-4321.

 

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Street gang compliance searches -- San Gabriel Valley

TEMPLE SHERIFF’S STATION

PRESS RELEASE

OCTOBER 1, 2009

 

DATE/TIME OF

INCIDENT: OCTOBER 1, 2009, 0600-1000 HOURS

 

TYPE OF INCIDENT: PAROLE/PROBATION COMPLIANCE SEARCHES

LOCATION: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

 

On October 1, 2009 Temple Station’s Rosemead Team conducted a Parole/Probation

compliance search operation with the assistance of Los Angeles County Probation’s

Intensive Gang Supervision Program (IGSP), State Parole, San Gabriel Police Department, Department of Children and Family Services, LASD/OSS, LASD/COPS, and other Temple Station personnel. The operation involved a total of 80 law enforcement officers.

 

The operation was focused upon “Lomas”street gang members residing in the San Gabriel Valley area. The gang has been purported to have been responsible for a variety of street crimes. A total of 19 locations were checked, resulting in 16 arrests (15 adults and 1 juvenile). Charges included parole/probation violations, weapons charges, and a firearm charge for possession of a Tech-9 assault weapon.

 

For further information please contact Sergeant M.. Flores at Temple Station/Rosemead office, 626 569-2290 X226

Music Center Extends Deadline for Spotlight Awards Performing Arts Applications

 

 

MUSIC CENTER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SPOTLIGHT AWARDS

PERFORMING ARTS APPLICATIONS

 

Extended Deadline is October 8, 2009

 

            LOS ANGELES—The Music Center of Los Angeles County has extended its deadline for applications in the Performing Arts categories for the 22nd Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards.   

            Performing Arts applications must be received online or postmarked by no later than Thursday, October 8, 2009. Visual Arts applications must be received online or postmarked by no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  The program is free and open to all students who attend high school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties at time of deadline.

            The Music Center Spotlight Awards program is one of the nation’s most acclaimed performing and visual arts education programs for teens, offering training in the arts and awarding over $100,000 in scholarships annually to finalists, semi-finalists, and participants who received honorable mentions.

            The program has launched numerous professional careers—fifteen finalists are Presidential Scholars and many have joined or performed with professional companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic.   Many alumni return to the program and participate as judges and master class instructors.

            Fredric M. Roberts is founding chairman of the Music Center Spotlight Awards and Walter Grauman is creator/executive producer.

            For more information about the Music Center Spotlight Awards program, call 213-972-3300 or visit musiccenter.org.

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Erin Gorman
Assistant, Marketing & Communications
Music Center - Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-3320 (phone)
213-972-4304 (fax)

 

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WEBSITE AND TOLL-FREE NUMBER LAUNCHED FOR FIRE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES

 

 

 

           

 

PRESS RELEASE

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

      

  October 1, 2009                                                                                                         For Immediate Release

 

WEBSITE and toll-free number LAUNCHEd for FIRE-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Initiated by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, C.A.R.E. is a multi-agency program to protect life and property in the upcoming rainy months.  This program will include regular updates and bulletins, technical assistance for residents on constructing mudslide diversions, a “one-stop” website with fire recovery and storm preparation information, public service announcements, and a speakers bureau for community meetings.  

 

The website http://www.dpwcare.org provides the following vital information:

·              Assistance Programs

·              Safety Preparedness

·              Development/Rebuilding

·              Current conditions

·              Emergency shelter locations

 

The toll free number (800) 214-4020 is available to residents offering free engineering advice for homeowners affected by the fires and concerned about erosion, mud-flows, and related issues.

 

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Sheriff to run at Sunday Alupus Race

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

 

SHERIFF BACA RUNS IN THE 10^TH ANNIVERSARY ALUPUS RACE FOR LIFE@

 

WHO:             SHERIFF LEE BACA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT; SOUTHERN DIVISION CHIEF WARREN STANLEY, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL; AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRISTINA KELLY, LUPUS INTERNATIONAL. 

 

WHAT:           SHERIFF BACA, ALONG WITH HUNDREDS OF RUNNERS AND PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, WILL RUN IN THE 10^TH ANNIVERSARY ALUPUS RACE FOR LIFE.@  THIS RACE IS IN SUPPORT OF THE MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE WITH LUPUS AND THEIR FAMILIES.  THIS INCURABLE DISEASE STRIKES PRIMARILY WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 44.

              

                        FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN-UP FOR THE ALUPUS RACE FOR LIFE,@ GO TO WWW.LUPUSINTERNATIONAL.COM.

 

WHEN:           SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009, AT 6:30 A.M.

 

WHERE:        LA MIRADA COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARK

13701 SOUTH ADELFA DRIVE

LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA  90638

(THOMAS GUIDE PAGE 737, G-2)

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT CHRISTINA KELLY AT (949) 278-1646 OR DEPUTY BILL BRAUBERGER AT (323) 810-5716.

SHB-123M-09                                             X     X     X                             SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

 

DUI Enforcement a Top Priority for Sheriff

$1.25M ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION FOR CONTRAT CITIES GRANT

 

FOR RELEASE ON:  October 1^st, 2009

CONTACT:  John Burcher, Sergeant

Grant manager

(323)890-5400

jpburche@lasd.org

 

 

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a significant problem that affects every community.  DUI collisions resulting in death, injuries, and property damage are pervasive around the nation.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will be vigorously enforcing DUI related laws in the 40 contract cities.

 

The additional law enforcement services will be provided to the cities at no additional cost.  The Department sought and received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $1.25M, dedicated to DUI enforcement and education.  This grant will be in effect for the upcoming Federal Fiscal Year (October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010). 

 

The grant will be managed by Sergeant John Burcher and Deputy Aaron Percy of LASD’s Risk Management Bureau’s DUI Education and Enforcement Program.  Captain Dave Long, of the Risk Management Bureau, has made DUI enforcement a top priority. 

 

“Make no mistake.  Our message is clear and simple.  If we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you.  No exceptions, no excuses.  We continue to see too many people suffer from the loss of loved ones or debilitating injuries as a result of impaired driving.  This behavior is irresponsible, is a danger to the community, and it must be stopped.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is dedicated to arresting impaired drivers wherever and whenever we find them,” said Captain Long.

 

Several DUI enforcement operations and educational campaigns will be hosted through the grant.  CDL/DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols (targeting DUI and traffic violations), a variety of school education programs, and training for patrol deputies are just a few examples.

 

This grant will begin in the start of the Federal Fiscal year, October 1^st, 2009.  All of the contract cities will be beneficiaries of these operations.  DUI is a wide spread problem, and it will take vigorous enforcement and education to mitigate these incidents. 

 

The financial consequence of a DUI arrest or crash can be very significant.  Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver’s license, increased insurance rates, attorney fees, time away from work, and countless other expenses.  “Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk. Don’t take the chance.  Remember, if my deputies find you driving impaired, then you will be arrested,” said Captain Long.

 

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.