Keep OurLA Green
The Los Angeles River and our Ports
The environment was a major theme on the Mayor’s trade mission to Asia.
In Shanghai, the Mayor announced the first-ever Pacific Ports Environmental Conference to be held in Los Angeles in December 2006. Port cities throughout the Pacific Rim will come together to work to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai will take a leadership role in promoting environmentally friendly port operations. For the entire press release, click here.
In Seoul, the Mayor signed the first-ever "Sister River Restoration" agreement. Through the agreement, Seoul will share the environmental knowledge and technology used to revitalize its Cheonggyecheon River to inform the Los Angeles River Restoration master planning process which is currently underway. For the press release, click here.
The Mayor also delivered the keynote speech at the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on the shared responsibility of industrialized nations to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases. For the entire speech, click here.
He also signed an air quality cooperation agreement with the Mayor of Busan. Keep OurLA Safe
Honoring Officer Landon Dorris
On October 22, 2006, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Landon Dorris was killed in the line of duty. Mayor Villaraigosa spoke these words in honor of Officer Dorris:
Today my heavy heart, and the heavy hearts of every Angeleno, is with the family of Officer Landon Dorris.
Our hearts and our prayers are with his mother, with his fiancé, and with his two young boys, who are not yet old enough to fully understand that their father was a true hero.
Our hearts are also with each and every member of the Los Angeles Police Department, and particularly to the members of the Northeast Area Station, as we share in their sorrow for the loss of one of their own.
Today should remind all of us of the great sacrifices made and risks taken by the brave men and women of the LAPD in order to keep us safe.
It reminds us that our officers have dedicated their lives to the most noble of professions.
And it reminds us what a tremendous debt of gratitude we owe each and every member of the Los Angeles Police Department, who put their lives on the line every day.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
Day of Service in Watts
Mayor Villaraigosa and Councilmember Janice Hahn present "Neighbors helping Neighbors: Day of Service in Watts" on Saturday, November 18, 2006.
Please join in the efforts to focus on the needs of Watts and celebrate its culture and history.
Projects include cleaning the streets, planting trees, removing graffiti, mural activities, Extreme Home Makeovers, and much more.
There is free lunch and fun for the entire family – all ages welcome.
The meeting point is 109th Street Park, 1464 East 109th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 with registration to begin at 7 :30am.
To volunteer, call 213-978-0811 or send an email. |
What OurLA is thinking...
How important is Asia to Los Angeles' economy? OurLA readers last month were asked the following questions (correct answers provided).
1. If the LA 5-County area were a country, how would its economy rank compared to the other nations in the world? 15th largest
2. Which countries are LA’s top 5 trading partners at the port? China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand
3. Which countries are LA’s top 5 trading partners at the airport? China, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia
4. Which country is the top market for overseas visitors to Los Angeles? United Kingdom
*Note: China is not the top, but the fastest growing market for overseas visitors to LA, the answer chosen by the majority of OurLA readers.
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It's OurLA
Looking for a way to make your mark in OurLA? Start today by participating in one of the ways below.
Become a Mentor! Studies have shown that students with mentors are 70% more likely to graduate from high school. 90% of these graduates go on to college. Make a difference by going to connectinglosangeles.com.
Volunteer for the City's Crisis Response Team! Contact Jeff Zimerman at 213-978-0697 or send an email. Bilingual speakers who speak Korean or Spanish greatly needed.
Volunteer at the Day of Service in Watts on November 18th! Help your neighbor and lend a hand in the Watts community. To volunteer call (213) 978-0811 or send an email.
OurLA Events
We hope you check out these events in OurLA.
American Indian Heritage Month
Fri, Oct 27, 10am
Council presentation with reception to follow:
City Hall - Council Chambers and 3rd Floor Rotunda
RSVP to 213-922-9762 or aihm@lacity.org
Festival de la Gente: Nation’s Largest "Día de los Muertos" Event
Sat, Oct 28, 11am - 11:30pm
Historic 6th Street Bridge (between Boyle Heights and Downtown L.A.
For info, call (323) 266-7185
Intertribal Arts Marketplace
Sat, Nov 4, 11am – 6pm
Sun, Nov 5, 11am – 5pm
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles,CA 90027-1462
For info, call (323) 667-2000
Red Nation Film Festival
Mon, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 15
Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
For info, call (818) 904-9256 |
