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A PSA on the Importance of Smoke Alarm Safety
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Watch the video above for more information about the critical importance of having functioning smoke alarms in the home.
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Valley Interfaith Council Seeks Volunteers for Meal on Wheels Program
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VIC Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteer drivers.
For more information,
call (818) 998-5350.
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Krekorian's Corner:
Keeping Film and TV Jobs
in Los Angeles
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Keeping film and TV jobs in Los Angeles is an urgent priority for our city. We can't afford to allow jobs to be lured away by lucrative tax credits in other places.
That's why, on May 30, the City Council passed two of my motions aimed at securing these jobs and creating more in the years to come. I made the motions as Chair of the city's Ad-Hoc Committee on Film and TV Production Jobs.
Feedback Loop
The first motion will improve communication with film and TV production companies by directing the city to survey everyone who gets a film permit or has obtained one in the past two years. We want to be able to evaluate the experiences filmmakers have working with the City of Los Angeles, so that we can do things better.
Simplifying the Process
The second motion will make the city more user-friendly for film and TV production by:
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Making it easier to film in parks and libraries,
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Preventing extortion of filmmakers by rapidly deploying police officers to location shoots,
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Creating a more integrated computer system to track film permits, location and staff, and
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Processing permits faster and accurately posting film shoot location signs.
Statewide Push
The motions will also help Los Angeles prepare for the filming influx that's sure to come. Last week, the California State Assembly unanimously passed an expansion of California's film and TV tax credit. It would replace the state's first film and TV tax credit law, which I authored, and help California better compete with generous tax subsidies available in other states and countries.
My 2009 law has been a major statewide success, funding more than 270 projects, generating $4.75 billion in economic activity and creating 51,000 mainly high-paying jobs, many for skilled workers like electricians, carpenters, animators and cinematographers.
I am confident that Sacramento will do the right thing and pass this new tax incentive soon.
When they do, Los Angeles will be ready to address film permit requests more efficiently and provide better customer service. A surge in production would be a welcome development in the Valley and the city as a whole.
Very truly yours,
Councilmember Paul Krekorian
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City Hosts Donation Drive to Rescue the Mission
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LOS ANGELES - City employees covered the South Lawn of City Hall with donations for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission on Thursday, May 29, to help the fire-ravaged organization restore its services to families in need.
Earlier this month, the Rescue Mission burned to the ground. Miraculously, no one was killed, but all of the homeless families, including 18 children, were displaced. The fire destroyed the Mission's food pantry, vehicle fleet and thrift store warehouse, in addition to the shelter itself.
On the day of the donation drive, city employees from nearly every department donated hundreds of boxes and bags of clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding, towels, food, toys, books and more.
The Rescue Mission also collected thousands of dollars in cash donations, including a $5,000 contribution from CBS Outdoor.
The donation drive was part of a recovery effort proposed by Councilmember Krekorian and supported by the full City Council, which urged all city employees to come together as a family and rescue the Mission.
"I'm thrilled that the city family came together like this. It's unprecedented. The Rescue Mission is one of the city's most important safety net agencies, which is why the donation drive was so critical," said Councilmember Krekorian. "The outpouring of generosity from city leaders, employees and the public was truly incredible."
View photos from the day here.
The Rescue Mission still urgently needs donations. Visit www.rescuethemission.org to donate cash online or find out where to bring in-kind contributions.
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Quality and Productivity Commission
Call for Applicants
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 LOS ANGELES - The City's Quality and Productivity Commission is looking for qualified and dedicated applicants to serve as Commission Members. The Commission's goal is to provide to the Mayor and the City Council with additional private and public sector experience, expertise, information and recommendations relating to improving productivity and work measurement within City government.
If you would like to apply, please send your resume and cover letter by June 9 to Areen Ibranossian: [email protected]. In your cover letter, please explain briefly why you are qualified to serve on the Commission.
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Living History
A Modern Look Back at Our San Fernando Valley
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North Hollywood High School, then and now.
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It's graduation time again, which is why we're spotlighting North Hollywood High School in this edition of Living History.
North Hollywood High is a community learning center serving a diverse student population in our Valley. It opened in 1927 as Lankershim High School. In 1930, the addition now known as Kennedy Hall was added.
Each year, it enrolls 3,000 students from North Hollywood, Valley Village, Studio City and Sun Valley.
Do you have a piece of Valley history you would like to share? Send your photos and comments to [email protected].
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Vote in the June 3 Primary Election
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 LOS ANGELES - This Tuesday, June 3, is the California Primary Election. Many federal, state, and important local offices and measures are on the ballot. Please remember to vote. If you filled out an absentee ballot, but haven't yet mailed it, walk it in to your polling place on Tuesday. To find your polling place and get more election information, visit: http://www.lavote.net/ |
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Upcoming Community Events
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CPR Block Party
Saturday, June 7
10 a.m.
6426 Bellingham Ave., North Hollywood
In honor of National CPR Awareness Week, from June 1 through June 7, EduLife Institute will offer FREE CPR training classes on Saturday, June 7 in North Hollywood.
All residents of Los Angeles County are welcome to attend. The CPR Block Party aims to train more than 11,840 people to administer CPR for free.
If you would like to volunteer for the CPR Block Party, call (818) 766-1111.
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Forum on Aging
Wednesday, June 18
9 a.m. to 12 noonBernardi Senior Center 6514 Sylmar Ave.,
Van Nuys
The office of Councilmember Krekorian in collaboration with Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and the Dept. of Aging will host a special community forum on the "Oys and Joys of Aging." Learn about what free services are available to you, such as family caregiving programs, legal assistance, animal adoption, healthcare, meal programs, transportation and mobility programs, and much more. For more information, call Nikki Ezhari at (818) 755-7676.
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Conversations with Heroes
Saturday, June 21
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Studio City Library
12511 Moorpark St.,
Studio City
Join U.S. military veterans as they share their personal and unique experiences. Speakers include:
- Lee Levitan: U.S. Air Force B26 Pilot
- Barney Leone: U.S. Navy Ammunitions Expert who served at Iwo Jima
- Art Sherman, U.S. Air Force in WWII
Presented by the Wings Over Wendys and sponsored by Friends of Studio City Library. For more information, call (818) 755-7873.
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| | A view from the helipad: Last week, Councilmember Krekorian took a helicopter tour with Fire Department Chief James Featherstone (left) and Deputy Chief Mario Rueda (right) to get an overview of fire danger areas in District 2. During the tour, the helicopter took an emergency call and aided in the rescue of stranded hikers at the Hollywood sign. Click here to view more photos. | Photo: CD2 |
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