 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 .)
If you are looking at visiting, Los Angeles certainly offers the best to its visitors.
Whether you are looking at relocating, visiting this awesome city, or enjoying your community, Connecting Los Angeles is here to aid in locating all the area has to offer! |
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MAYOR APPOINTS SEVEN NEW COMMISSIONERS |
May 21, 2010--Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the appointment of seven new city commissioners: Rob Carpenter for the Board of Transportation Commissioners; Angela Haskins for the Police Permit Review Panel; Christopher Lee for the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission; Jamie Lee for the Quality and Productivity Commission; Irma Munoz for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; Daniel H. Suh for the Central Area Planning Commission; and Jill Werner for the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.
Rob Carpenter - Board of Transportation Commissioners
Rob Carpenter is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Friendgiftr, Inc., the world's first social media/mobile e-commerce company, where he oversees all of the major strategic initiatives of the company. Carpenter was previously managing partner at privately held consulting firms and Executive Director of Building LA's Future. Building LA’s Future is a non-profit focused on short and long-term transportation solutions for Los Angeles County and unites business, labor, environmental, public health, political leaders and organizations. At Building LA's Future, Carpenter organized major business and grassroots support with opinion editorials, social media utilization, and netroots engagement around Measure R.
He received his BA in American Government, Public Policy, and Political Philosophy from Claremont McKenna College in California.
Angela Haskins- Police Permit Review Panel
Angela Haskins is a civil litigator and a partner at Baker, Keener & Nahra, LLP- one of the nation’s preeminent legal firms, located in downtown Los Angeles. She specializes in defense of physicians as well as other medical and healthcare personnel and facilities. Haskins is also the President-Elect of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.
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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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