 Los Angeles is also one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. People have long been attracted to the world-class city for its balmy weather, unique and vibrant lifestyle, laid-back energy, Pacific Rim Gateway status, and the hope of realizing the "American Dream."
In addition, the city is arguably the world's leading producer of popular entertainment—such as motion pictures, television, and recorded music—which forms the base of its international fame and global status. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA AND COMMERCE SECRETARY LOCKE ANNOUNCE $7.5 MILLION OF ARRA FUNDING |
MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA
City of Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2010
CONTACT
Casey Hernandez
213-978-0741
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA AND COMMERCE SECRETARY LOCKE ANNOUNCE $7.5 MILLION OF ARRA FUNDING TO INCREASE BROADBAND ACCESS FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Los Angeles also receives $4 million for Pathways out of Poverty program to provide employment and training services to at-risk populations
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters at the South Los Angeles WorkSource Center, today announced a $7.5 million Recovery Act grant that will upgrade and expand 188 computer centers that provide the public with free broadband access to the Internet. The investment will help bridge the technological divide in our communities and will work to improve access to job training and educational opportunities.
"With access to computers and broadband Internet that many of us take for granted, more Angelenos will have the opportunity to use the tools of the 21st century to get jobs of the 21st century," Mayor Villaraigosa said. "With this |
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26 PERCENT CRIME REDUCTION AS RESULT OF HOLLYWOOD FOOT OFFICER DEPLOYMENT |
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA, CHIEF BRATTON REPORT 26 PERCENT CRIME REDUCTION AS RESULT OF HOLLYWOOD FOOT OFFICER DEPLOYMENT
LAPD Buildup gives department 40 new officers to deploy on foot to keep Hollywood safe
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today joined Chief William Bratton, City Council President Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Tom LaBonge to report a 26 percent reduction in overall crime as a result of a new deployment of 40 foot officers in the world-renowned Hollywood area.
"Hollywood has long been the economic engine of our city, attracting people from all over the world," said Mayor Villaraigosa. "In order in to secure the renaissance that has occurred here, we need to be able to assure the safety of the people who live, work and visit this iconic destination."
The areas surrounding Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue have continued to increase in popularity as a worldwide destination. The foot officer deployment has enabled the department to enhance mobility when responding to calls in the increasingly dense Hollywood Entertainment District, providing a safe environment for tourist and residents of the area.
Since the foot officer deployment in Hollywood late last spring, the area has experienced a 26 percent overall reduction in crime, as well as 21 percent drop in robberies, 29 percent decrease in burglaries and a 40 percent decline in auto theft.
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