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Summer Movies
in the Park
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Saturday, Sept. 20
Despicable Me
North Hollywood Park
11430 Chandler Blvd.
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Apply now for the fall internship program! Deadline is Sept. 30.
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Krekorian's Corner:
Protecting Our Most Valuable Asset
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urging the California Senators and Gov. Brown
to support the film and TV incentive bill.
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Dear Friend:
I've talked a lot lately about the urgent need to keep "Hollywood" in Hollywood. That's because I believe stemming the tide of runaway production to save jobs is one of our most urgent priorities. It's also a very timely topic. The California State Senate is now considering an expanded film and TV production tax incentive that would support and create more industry jobs and help stimulate our economy.
Please take a few minutes to watch this video about the need to improve and expand the incentive. After you watch it, I hope you will share it with all your friends, and then contact your State Senator and Gov. Jerry Brown. With your help, we can get the film and TV incentive that our state so badly needs.
As the author of the state's first successful film and TV incentive in 2009, I know how important it is to keep production in our state. My bill was a huge success, resulting in $4.3 billion in direct spending and supporting 22,300 good California jobs with $1.6 billion in wages.
But in recent years states like New York, Louisiana and others began offering more generous packages and taking production away. The new, expanded incentive will grant $400 million per year for four years and include big-budget productions costing $75+ million and one-hour TV shows.
Expanding the film and TV production incentive to $400 million a year will also show the hard working men and women on the production line that we are committed to preserving tens of thousands of middle-class jobs and investing in California's future.
I hope you join me in urging the full Senate to pass the incentive and Gov. Brown to sign it.
Councilmember Paul Krekorian
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City Takes on Sidewalk Repair
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Budget and Finance and Public Works joint hearing on LA sidewalks. | Photo: CD2
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LOS ANGELES - City Council members, city staff and Angelenos just took a big step toward fixing LA's buckled sidewalks.
On Monday, Aug. 18, the Budget and Finance Committee, chaired by Councilmember Krekorian, and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee, chaired by Councilmember Joe Buscaino, held a joint hearing about creating a Citywide Sidewalk Repair Program. The committees discussed LA's troubled history with sidewalks, what's at stake for residents, possible solutions to the problem and recommendations for action.
Earlier this summer, Councilmembers Krekorian and Buscaino introduced three motions outlining a comprehensive repair plain, which encompasses the repair of sidewalks next to private homes and public and commercial properties.
"This is a critically important issue for all Angelenos," said Councilmember Krekorian. "Over the last decade, there have been many valiant attempts to deal with our sidewalk problems, but because of budget challenges and legal concerns, no comprehensive repair policy has emerged. Now, we have an opportunity to move beyond piecemeal legislation and create a complete program to fix our broken sidewalks."
"As Chair of the Public Works Committee, I remain committed to developing a long-term, sustainable sidewalk solution that will maximize our limited public funds and deliver the first-class public spaces that Angelenos deserve," said Councilmember Buscaino.
The committees instructed city staff to come back with full reports in 60 days so that the plan can move forward and Los Angeles can repair as many sidewalks as possible this year.
To read the sidewalk motions, visit cd2.lacity.org/sidewalks, and tell us your favorite headline on Twitter using the hashtag #lasidewalks.
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'Wall Time' Fix Would Improve Emergency Services
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LOS ANGELES - The LA Times recently took an in-depth look at the impact of "wall time" on city finances. Councilmember Krekorian's ideas on how to solve the problem featured prominently in the Op-Ed by Jim Newton. Read it here.
When a patient is brought to the emergency room, the Los Angeles Fire Dept.'s ambulance crews are required by state law to stay with the patient until they are admitted to the hospital. The excess time spent waiting for admittance is known as "wall time."
According to the LA Times, ambulance crews waited 36,627 hours last year at a significant cost to taxpayers. Last February, Councilmember Krekorian, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, introduced a motion asking the LAFD to investigate the issue.
This issue is not unique to just Los Angeles, but it creates a ripple effect on the city's efficiency to provide emergency services. "I believe Los Angeles can save money and improve emergency services with an eminently doable Fire Department fix," Councilmember Krekorian said.
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Victory Medians Get a Fresh Look
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Victory median. | Photo: CD2
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LOS ANGELES - The Greater Valley Glen Council in collaboration with the office of Councilmember Krekorian transformed the long-blighted medians on Victory Blvd.
With the help of a beautification grant from Councilmember Krekorian, the neighborhood council removed overgrown brush and weeds, trimmed trees, and removed trash and debris from the median along Victory Blvd. from Babcock to Goodland avenues.
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Living History
Looking Back at Los Angeles
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5501 Lankershim Blvd., then and now. | Photo CD2
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Circa late 1950s, the International Association of Machinists, District Lodge 727 union headquarters was located on 5501 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. The IAM later moved its headquarters to Victory Blvd. and Buena Vista St. in Burbank in 1959. A Ford vehicle dealership now sits in its place.
Do you have a piece of Valley history to share? Send photos and comments to [email protected].
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Valley Jewish Community Center Grand Opening
Sunday, Aug. 24, 12 noon
The Brickcourt Building
20350 Ventura Blvd.,
Ste. 100
Woodland Hills 91364
The Valley Jewish Community Center will be hosting a grand opening event and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of this new community space in Woodland Hills. The event is free and open to the public. Families and children are welcome to attend.
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Summer Carnival 2014
Aug. 29 - 31, 5 p.m. North Hollywood Rec Center 11430 Chandler Blvd.
North Hollywood 90601
Join the Dept. of Recreation and Parks for the 2014 Summer Carnival during Labor Day weekend. The free family friendly event will feature food, games, entertainment and activities for all.
For more information, call 818-763-7651.
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16th Annual Ovarian Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Sunday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m
CBS Studio
4024 Radford Ave.
Studio City 91604
Join the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of California for its 16th annual women's health 5K walk/run. The annual event aims to educate the public on the signs and symptoms while supporting research to help find an early detection method as well as finding a successful treatment.
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The Sun Valley Graffiti Busters, at the direction of Councilmember Krekorian, recently completed a clean up around the Colfax Bridge in Studio City, trimming trees and removing a truckload of trash and debris from the area. | Photo: CD2
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Councilmember Krekorian visited the set of the Amazon original series, Bosch, which is filming in Los Angeles. That day, they were on location in Studio City. | Photo: CD2
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On Aug. 16, Councilmember Krekorian spoke with community leaders about LA's budget outlook at Neighborhood Council Budget Day. | Photo: CD2
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