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Friends of Watts Towers Want Apology for Hooks’ Suspension
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Friends of Watts Towers Want Apology for Hooks’ Suspension

Jennifer BihmNovember 29, 2018

The Civil Service Commission revoked Watts Towers Art Center Director Rosie Lee Hooks’ suspension recently, however Friends of Watts Towers members say they now want an apology from the city and they are asking community members to join them in petitioning for one. The Department of Cultural Affairs is leaving in authority the official who knowingly presented false testimony that caused Hooks’ suspension, they said. They are calling the situation “disrespectful” and “a slap in the face” to the Watts Community. “We feel disrespected,” said FOWT board member, Ed Lander who joined other members in composing the apology letter. “A

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Legislators Push for Free Community College in CA

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 24, 2018

Assembly Bill 1862, jointly authored by Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago, David Chiu, and Kevin McCarty, was introduced last week to take an important step towards guaranteeing a completely free community college experience for California students.  The measure comes directly on the heels of the implementation of 2017’s Assembly Bill 19 (jointly authored by the same legislators) which made the first year of community college free for all first-time, full-time students. That first round of students will begin classes at schools across California in the coming weeks. 

Amazon’s HQ2 Moves In, Los Angeles’ Small Businesses Move Out
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Amazon’s HQ2 Moves In, Los Angeles’ Small Businesses Move Out

Aubry Stone, President/CEO of the California Black Chamber of CommerceMay 24, 2018

What many Angeleno small business owners are discovering – better late than never – is that HQ2 will wreak havoc on thousands of small businesses that make up the local fabric of our communities while giving unprecedented tax subsidies and corporate welfare to one of the richest companies in the world.

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Mayor Announces Pilot Water Treatment Initiative

City News ServiceFebruary 22, 2018

    A pilot initiative that aims to double the recycled water capacity at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant was announced Thursday February 15, by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “This is a second Mulholland moment for Los Angeles — a chance to protect our water supply tomorrow by reimagining infrastructure today,” Garcetti said. “Increasing our supply of locally sourced water will help ensure that Angelenos always have reliable access to clean water — in dry and wet years.” The pilot program was made possible through an agreement between the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, the Los Angeles Department of

UberAir Proposes Flying Cars in Los Angeles by 2020
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UberAir Proposes Flying Cars in Los Angeles by 2020

City News ServiceNovember 10, 2017

Uber also announced it has signed an agreement with Sandstone Properties to develop skyport infrastructure to serve as takeoff and landing hubs for uberAIR flights at Sandstone’s 20 locations in the greater L.A. area.

Fifteen Recently Signed Bills to Help End Homelessness
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Fifteen Recently Signed Bills to Help End Homelessness

City News ServiceOctober 5, 2017

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among the officials on hand in San Francisco last Friday as Gov. Jerry Brown signed 15 bills into law aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing in the state.