UPDATE 1: VIDEO OF MARK TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL BELLRINGERS UPDATE 2: WHERE TO SEND CHECKS Councilmember Bill Rosendahl wants an international audience to hear a group of student bellringers from Mark Twain Middle School at the 2012 Summer Olympics being held in London. The Mark Twain bellringers were invited to perform on stage at multiple … Continue reading »
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Palisades Firefighter Honored by Peers
This post was originally published in the Pacific Palisades Patch. The Los Angeles City Firefighters Association awarded a Pacific Palisades firefighter with its top honor this past week. Doak Smith, from Fire Station 69 in the Palisades, was named Firefighter of the Year at the association’s annual luncheon which was held this past Wednesday at … Continue reading »
Metro Releases Final EIR for Westside Subway
Metro Los Angeles just released the Final EIR for the Westside Subway Extension, a project that promises to take people from the VA Hospital in Westwood to downtown Los Angeles in 25 minutes. In addition to the report (which can be found here), Metro announced three opportunities for the public to hear about the findings … Continue reading »
City Council Recap
Here’s a recap of noteworthy agenda items and policy issues that the Los Angeles City Council heard on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. TRADE, COMMERCE, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE Ontario Airport This morning, the Trade, Commerce and Tourism (TCT) Committee, listened to City of Ontario Councilmember Alan Wapner and Westchester community leader Denny Schneider during a hearing regarding … Continue reading »
Westside Street Closure Information for LA Marathon
The Office of Councilmember Bill Rosendahl wants to remind constituents of the road closures planned during one of the biggest events in the City of Los Angeles. The Honda LA Marathon is taking place this Sunday morning (March 18) and will stretch 26.2 miles — from Dodger Stadium to the sea. The marathon will pass … Continue reading »
Rosendahl Honors City Allies in HIV/AIDS Awareness
Councilman Bill Rosendahl presented two resolutions on Wednesday to recognize efforts of those who are advocating for HIV/AIDS awareness and education in the City of Los Angeles. Rosendahl honored Stephen Simon, the AIDS coordinator for the City for more than eight years. Simon has been responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City AIDS … Continue reading »
Restore the Westchester Triangle to CD11
Friends: I want to give you an update on our battle to keep the bulk of the 11th District intact during the decennial redrawing of the council’s district boundaries. Working together, we managed to beat back a proposal to take the bulk of Westchester from our district. The City’s Redistricting Commission killed that proposal, but unfortunately, … Continue reading »
