COUNTY CALLS ON LAWA TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER AND RELEASE AIRPORT TO THE CITY OF PALMDALE

 

January 26, 2010 -- Despite efforts by the city of Palmdale, supported by Los Angeles County, to assume control of the Palmdale Airport, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has refused to give up the airport terminal’s lease, which continues in effect through 2011 -- although LAWA ceased commercial air operations at Palmdale Airport in December 2008.

“Five years ago, the County filed a lawsuit suit against and obtained a court order requiring LAWA to develop a regional air service approach for County residents that includes utilizing airports at Palmdale and Ontario,” Antonovich said.  Click here to read more.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION WITH HAITI QUAKE RELIEF EFFORT

 

January 19, 2010——To assist and provide relief and support to the victims of the Haiti earthquake, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Molina amended by Supervisor Antonovich to encourage County residents and employees to make monetary contributions to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army.  To make a contribution, please visit www.redcross.org or www.salvationarmyusa.org.

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ANTONOVICH CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO FOREST SERVICE'S FAILURE TO UTLIZE AIR SUPPORT FOR STATION FIRE

 

December 21, 2009——"Recent press reports indicate that the Forest Service was not forthright in reporting why water-dropping aircraft was not employed in the earliest stage of the Station Fire,” said Supervisor Antonovich in a letter to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein requesting a congressional investigation.

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