A list of what we’re reading in the CD11 newsroom. Brentwood Residents Invited to Green Living Workshop (Patch) Bus Bench Motion and Letter to Commissioner Alarcon (Scribd) Trash Talk Over at the Office of Councilman Bill Rosendahl (Venice 311)
Posted in August 2011 …
VIDEO: Green Line to LAX
Metro just released a video to promote the the proposed Green Line to LAX and the public meetings taking place to discuss the project. Be sure to take a few moments to watch the video and then head here to answer the questionnaire on improving transit to LAX.
Night Work to Begin on Olympic Blvd
As part of the widening of the Olympic under-crossing, the contractor will erect pre-cast girders to allow for the widening and construction of an HOV lane. The contractor will also be installing the work and overhead decks. This activity requires the full closure of Olympic Blvd. from Cotner to Beloit. What: Bridge girder installation When: … Continue reading »
Remembering Ethel Appenzellar (1911-2011)
On Sunday, Mar Vista lost a treasured centenarian — Ethel Appenzellar (April 23, 1911-August 21, 2011). Her grandfather first came to America from Denmark in 1883. Ethel had a long career working with the Chancellor’s office at UCLA and is survived by four nieces and many extended family and friends. You will be missed Ethel!
Major Roadmap to Housing Announcement
We recently shared the story of Alfred Adkins. The 65 year old man was living in a bus on the Westside, but now lives in his very own apartment thanks to Bill Rosendahl’s Roadmap to Housing initiative (here). The program helps people living in their cars or campers move into permanent housing. What’s next for … Continue reading »
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Watch for this Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. Heat index values may rise to around 105 degrees during the afternoon hours Saturday and remain above 105 degrees until early Saturday evening. An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination … Continue reading »
Kids and Heat Safety
This post was sent to us from our friends over at LAFD… Dear Friend of the LAFD, During hot weather – and throughout the year, the Los Angeles Fire Department asks you to consider some important safety tips for vehicles and children. We need your help to make sure that no child dies needlessly by … Continue reading »
