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Apply now for the fall internship program! Deadline is Aug. 31.
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Krekorian's Corner:
The San Fernando Valley is
Ready For Rail
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Dear Friend:
On Friday, I proudly stood with my fellow Metro Board members, other elected officials, and community, business and labor organizations at the North Hollywood Orange Line station to announce our support for studying light rail in the Valley.
With the Metro Board's unanimous approval of my motion to examine creating a new light rail system on the Orange Line and connecting the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, we have an opportunity to create a modern, efficient system for the Valley's two million residents.
Valley residents want increased connectivity. Out of
80 rail stops in LA County, the Valley has only two. We can do more to give people better ways to get from home to work to school and connect the Valley with the rest of the Metro system.
The Orange Line has proved to be a huge success, serving more than 30,000 people daily. It is time to have a serious dialogue about how we can increase ridership and develop a more robust transit system in our Valley--the kind that people want and deserve.
Click here for coverage from the LA Daily News.
Very truly yours,
Councilmember Paul Krekorian
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More Incentive = Less Runaway Production
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LOS ANGELES - In a recent report, the California Film Commission confirmed that film and TV productions that are denied tax incentives move to other states and countries.
According to the Commission, California continues to be at risk of losing its signature industry to other locations that lure production away with more robust tax incentive programs. From 2010 to 2014, runaway production accounted for $2 billion in production spending outside the state. The demand for California tax credits far exceeds supply, but state's current program proves that incentives work.
Since the incentive program's implementation in 2009, approximately $700 million in tax credits have been allocated to eligible film and TV projects, resulting in $5.39 billion in direct spending by program projects, including an estimated $1.72 billion in qualified (below-the-line) wages.
In an LA Times editorial last month, Councilmember Krekorian - the author of California's original production incentive bill - urged Sacramento to expand the film and TV tax incentive program so that California can remain competitive.
"Many argued the incentive would not be worth the investment, but the program has proved to be a phenomenal success in creating jobs," said Krekorian. "The 2009 measure proved to be cost-effective, but it is only stemming part of the tide. The state continues to lose productions that don't qualify for our incentive. To remain competitive and increase local jobs, California must take a bigger and bolder step."
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Great Wall mural in Valley Glen. | Photo: Sparcinla.com
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LOS ANGELES - Looking to take a family stroll through one of the city's most interesting areas? Look no further than Valley Glen.
The Los Angeles Times just featured the Tujunga Wash in it's wonderful "LA Walks" series. Follow the guide and discover some of the natural and artistic hidden gems of the Valley.
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Intern with Councilmember Krekorian
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LOS ANGELES - Are you a college or graduate student interested in learning about the inner workings of city government and also serving our community? Apply now to be a fall intern for the office of Councilmember Krekorian.
For more information about the CD2 Internship Program, contact Anita Avakian at (213) 473-7002 or email [email protected]. The internship application is available on the CD2 website. The deadline to submit applications is Aug. 31.
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Summer Movies in the Park Line-Up
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LOS ANGELES - Councilmember Krekorian's Summer Movies in the Park series continues with film showings in August and September. Here's the schedule:
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Summer Movies in the Park in Valley Village. | Photo: CD2
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Saturday, Aug. 9
Field of Dreams
Beeman Park, Studio City
12621 Rye St.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Nanny McPhee
North Hollywood Park
11430 Chandler Blvd.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Despicable Me
North Hollywood Park
11430 Chandler Blvd.
Be sure to follow our newsletter for changes and additions to the schedule.
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Living History
Looking Back at Los Angeles
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The Metro Orange Line, then and now.
| Left photo: courtesy of Bob Peppermuller; right photo: CD2
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The San Fernando Valley is no stranger to rail. Prior to becoming a busway in 2005, the Metro Orange Line's 18-mile transit corridor was home to the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1904 to 1920, and subsequently the Pacific Electric Streetcar service from 1938 to 1952.
The photo above shows the Pacific Electric Red Car during its last day of service in North Hollywood on Dec. 27, 1952.
Do you have a piece of Valley history to share? Send photos and comments to [email protected].
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National Night Out and Movies in the Park
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Valley Glen Park 6150 Atoll Ave
Valley Glen, CA 91436
Councilmember Krekorian, the Greater Valley Glen Council and the LAPD invite you to National Night Out in Valley Glen. Meet your local police officers, get information on how to start a neighborhood watch on your block and tips for emergency preparedness.
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ADA Workshop for Small Businesses
Friday, Aug. 8, 7:30 a.m. Westfield Fashion Square Food Court, 2nd Floor
14006 Riverside Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Join the office Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian for a free workshop on how to make your small business ADA compliant and improve access for patron with disabilities.
To attend the workshop, RSVP to Steven Butcher, Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian's District Office, at: [email protected] or call 818-376-4246.
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Last week, Sun Valley Graffiti Busters collected 31 bags of trash and weeds along Laurel Canyon in North Hollywood. | Photo: CD2
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