L.A. COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT'S STATION FIRE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS IMPROVE FUTURE FIRE RESPONSE

 

November 18, 2009—“The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s recommendations encouraging the Forest Service to allow night time and first-light air attacks would have prevented the Station fire’s rapid growth and mitigated its catastrophic toll,” said Antonovich in response to the Department’s report on the Station Fire. Click here for more.

To view the fire report click here.

VICTORY FOR SAN GABRIEL VALLEY RESIDENTS - MTA VOTES TO EXTEND GOLDLINE TO CLAREMONT

 

October 22, 2009—"The attempt to jumpstart the unfunded subway extensions over the long-awaited Gold Line and Crenshaw Line was derailed by a unanimous vote of the MTA Board,” said Supervisor Antonovich. 

The motion by Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas, Michael D. Antonovich and Duarte Mayor John Fasana to make the Gold Line and Crenshaw Line the top MTA priorities for new federal, state and local funding was strengthened by the demands of a bipartisan coalition of 15 congressional representatives in Southern California who signed a letter. Click here for more.

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If you’re an entrepreneur considering opening a business in L.A. County—or if you’re looking to expand your existing business here—the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) can help. Created by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to implement the county’s economic development program through land development, project financing, and marketing activities. The LAEDC has evolved into Southern California’s premier business leadership organization. To learn more about how the LAEDC can help you, click here.	11.13.09 -- Forest Service's failure to utilize L.A. County's air support prevented fire's early suppression 11.13.09 -- Antonovich calls on P.U.C to deny Edison application to raise user rates to repair power lines from fire damage 11.10.09 -- Antonovich joines Astronaut Buzz Aldrin in proclaiming November 10th as "Astronaut Veterans Day" *To view more press releases please click here	If a major disaster strikes in your area, you can expect an automatic phone call to your home or business letting you know what's happening and what to do now that L.A. County.. Calls automatically go to land lines – so if you don't have one, register your cell phone number here. Los Angeles County has a new website providing resources for fire recovery and mudslide information. Among the information included is how to obtain building and transportation permits, mud and debris flow forecast, road closures, safety preparedness, assistance programs, and shelter contacts. Click here to access.