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treepeople hosts seConD annual Green City Fair on saturDay, May 5
LoS AngELES, CA -- on Saturday, May 5, from 10 to 3 p.m. TreePeople hosts the second annual green City Fair, a free, family-friendly event, at their headquarters in Coldwater Canyon Park. Sponsored by the Boeing Company, Westfield, Southern California Edison, Southern California gas Company, Starbucks, Legado Luxury Apartments, Keyes, and Yelp, the green City Fair brings together residents from all across Los Angeles to empower them with the knowledge and resources to implement sustainable solutions at home, work and in their community to grow a greener city.Inspired by the attributes of a living community forest -- trees, water, soil and people -- offerings will educate participants on how to green their home (or rental), school campus, community or workplace by harvesting rainwater, creating beautiful landscapes that conserve water and energy and prevent stormwater pollution, cook eco-friendly cuisine, and make easy choices that make a difference.Pre-registration is encouraged for the 16 free, interactive workshops throughout the day on topics including Rain gardens for LA, native Plants for the LA garden, Fruit Tree grafting, Energy Upgrade California, Renter DIY green Living… and many more.In addition to some of LA’s best green vendors, green City Fair offers a full day of fun, family-friendly activities, great food and entertainment:• Hikes with TreePeople’s famous Dirt Doctor and forest scavenger hunts for the whole family• Upcycling crafts with the reDiscover Center - just in time for Mother’s Day!• Live music in TreePeople’s beautiful S, Mark Taper Amphitheatre• Prizes and giveaways (Continued on page 5...)
los anGeles ranks no. 1 City in u.s. For enerGy star BuilDinGs
LoS AngELES, CA -- on April 11, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings for 2011. Los Angeles remains number one on the list for the fourth consecutive year in a row. California has six cities on this year’s list—more than any other state. The list of top 25 cities also include Riverside, Calif., San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, new York, Houston, Dallas, San Diego, and Boston. In Southern California more than 930 Energy Star certified buildings in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego have helped save more than $186 million in annual utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to emissions from the annual energy use in 11,600 homes.“More and more organizations are discovering the value of Energy Star as they work to cut costs and reduce their energy use,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “This year marked the twentieth anniversary of the Energy Star program, and today Energy Star certified buildings in cities across America are helping to strengthen local economies and protect the planet for decades to come.”Nationally, nearly 16,500 Energy Star certified buildings across America have helped save about $2.3 billion in annual utility bills and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equal to emissions from the annual energy use of more than 1.5 million homes.First released in 2008, the list of cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings continues to show how cities across America, with help from Energy Star, are embracing energy efficiency as a simple and effective way to save money and prevent pollution. Los Angeles has remained the top city since 2008, while Washington, D.C. continues to hold onto second place for the third year in a row. Atlanta moved up from the number six spot in 2010 to third place this year and Boston and Riverside broke into the top ten. Tampa, Fla., Colorado Springs, Colo. and Salt Lake City all are new to list in 2011.Energy use in commercial buildings accounts for nearly 20 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at a cost of more than $100 billion per year. Commercial buildings that earn EPA’s Energy Star must perform in the top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide and must be independently verified by a licensed professional engineer or a registered architect. Energy Star certified buildings use an average of 35 percent less energy and are responsible for 35 percent less carbon dioxide emissions than typical buildings. Fifteen types of commercial buildings can earn the Energy Star, including office buildings, K-12 schools, and retail stores.For more information on the 2011 top cities, visit www.energystar.gov/TopCities. For more on Energy Star certified buildings, see energystar.gov/buildinglist.
Last year’s Green City Fair. Photography by TreePeople.
THE EARTH -- Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.Earth Day broadens the base of support for environmental programs, rekindles public commitment and builds community activism around the world through a broad range of events and activities. What can you do for Earth Day? The possibilities for getting involved are endless! Visit earthday.org for some ideas.
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-- WorD oF the Week --en•vi•ron•ment (pronounced “en-vahy-ruhn-muhnt” or “en-vahy-ern-muhnt”)-- noun1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; mi-lieu.2. (Ecology) the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors sur-rounding and affecting a given organism at any time.3. the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.4. (Computers) the hardware or software configuration, or the mode of operation, of a computer system: In a time-sharing environment, transactions are processed as they occur.5. an indoor or outdoor setting that is characterized by the presence of environmental art that is itself designed to be site-specific.(Source: Dictionary.com Unabridged. Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2011.)
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-- FroM the siDelines --By Irving Leemon, Contributing ColumnistWhy are certain people and political organizations so willing to destroy this country? The first thing they want to do when things get tight is to reduce or delete jobs and funds to help the people who need that help the most. now they want to destroy our country’s future by taking away the opportunity to obtain a good education from most of the population by down grading the requirements for a high school diploma and reducing the funding for, and opportunities for, an advanced education.They also have been attacking the health care system and the few remaining retirement systems. Big corporations led the way in compromising the health care system by not going after the insurance and drug companies when they raised rates and reduced services. Instead they reduced and/or took away health subsidies from the workers. The drug and insurance companies have consistently raised their rates and profits at the expense of the patients and health care providers. In addition, the drug companies have been allowed to charge people in the United States many times more for the same drugs then they cost people in other countries.And what about the charges for emergency care? The for profit hospitals appear to charge what ever they feel they can get from their patients and their insurance companies. As a recent article in the L.A. Times showed, there is no apparent rhyme or reason behind the charges that they submit for their services. And what about the emergency room doctors being ‘contractors’ who separately charge for their services? They should be employees of the emergency rooms, albeit their fees listed separately. We absolutely need a single payer health care system.The large corporations and politicians have also taken retirement away from most of the workers. They have created retirement systems that depend almost exclusively on Wall Street and the stock market. We all know what has happened there. Wall Street has floundered, financially, legally, and morally, and will probably take years to recover.And those who wanted to stay in their homes during their retirement and/or depended on their houses for their retirement to help fund their retirement, have been financially hurt by the financial institutions and the reduction in house values to the point that retirement for them is now a pipe dream.There are people currently running for president of the United States who would continue these downward spirals for the American people. They say that they want to balance the budget by reducing taxes and government. However, they do not want to reduce tax exemptions, or increase taxes, on corporations, including those that move their headquarters and jobs out of this country to avoid paying taxes. Instead, they refuse to eliminate the existing tax incentives for doing so.Agree? Disagree? Email: [email protected]
“Big corporations led the way in compromising the health care system by not going after the insurance and drug companies when
they raised rates and reduced services. Instead they reduced and/or took
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entertainment tips of the week
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By Jean Strauber, Entertainment EditorThere are a lot of good choices for San Fernando Valley theatre-goers!
the West Valley playhouse
Jon Berry has announced that “Stage Door,” written by two of Broadway’s most famous playwrights, Edna Ferber and george S. Kaufman, will be presented at the West Valley Playhouse from April 13 through May 6, 2012.The play concerns a group of young girls who have come to new York to study acting and make their name on the Broadway stage. The scene is Miss orcutt’s
boarding house where the hopes and ambitions of 16 young women are revealed in scenes of this entertaining comedy. The play centers around Terry Randall, who fights against discouragement in the theatre, where we are sure she will conquer. Some of you might have seen the movie version of this play on Turner Classic Movies, which stars Katherine Hepburn as Terry and also features ginger Rogers.Performance Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices: Regular $25; Seniors and Students $23. group discounts are
available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (8180 884-1907. The West Valley Playhouse is located at 7242 owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park CA 91303.
May is opera Month in l.a.
Los Angeles’ operatic culture will offer four very different productions during May. 1) opening May 12, L.A. opera presents the Herb Ross production of “La Boheme” starring Stephen Costello and Ailyn Perez as the two young lovers. For more info go to www.LAopera.com.2) The Los Angeles
Philharmonic will present Mozart’s “Don giovanni” from May 18 to 26 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Conducted by Music Director gustavo Dudamel, LA Philharmonic’s epic three-year Mozart/Da Ponte Trilogy begins with the duo’s masterwork “Don giovanni” starring Mariusz Kwiecien and featuring costumes by Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy and stage design by WDCH architect Frank gehry. For more information about this production go to www.LAPhil.com3) on May 19 and 26, Long Beach opera will present the west coast premiere of osvaldo golijov’s “Ainadamar” with libretto by David Henry Hwang. Based on the life of Spanish playwright and poet Federico garcia Lorca, “Ainadamar” tells the story of a writer who was executed in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, pondering the moral duty of the artist and the relationship between artistic and political freedom. For more details go to www.LongBeachopera.org.4) A new experimental opera company, The Industry, will present its inaugural production from May 10 through 27: the Los Angeles premiere of “Crescent City” by composers Anne LeBarron and Douglas Kearney, staged at Atwater Crossing, an industrial
space in Atwater Village. “Crescent City” tells a fantasy of a mythical city destroyed by one hurricane and the voodoo priestess determined to save it. The audience will be immersed in a 360-degree landscape comprised of visual artists’ responses to the six chief locations of the opera. For more detail go to www.TheIndustryLA.org
all oVer aGain “All over Again” is a late night show of monologues. Eclectic Voices is presenting writers Taylor Ashbrook, Mark Bate, Jason Britt, Dean Farrell Bruggeman, Jeff Folschinksky, Sean M. Kozma, Kerr Seth Lordygan, Andrew osborne, Ken Patton, and Jennie Webb’s widely disparate monologues, most of them focusing on remembered incidents and personalities. Among them are a newly slimmed-down woman who goes out clubbing when her regular man is out of town; a man who breaks up with his ailing lover after her hidden compulsion is revealed; an animal rights advocate who is called upon to deal with a swarm of fruit flies; the installation of poorly designed office cubicles that inspires a corporate office mutiny; and a fellow from a small town in Massachusetts who recounts its local history. Talented actors from the roster at The Eclectic Company Theater including Shawn Abramowitz, Taylor
Ashbrook, Jason Britt and Erin Treanor will perform them. Performance Schedule: Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, April 27 and 28 at 11 pm. Admission: pay what you can. The Eclectic Company Theatre is located at 5312 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, north Hollywood CA 91607. See eclecticcompanytheatre.org for more details.
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At Sidewalk Studio Theatre in Burbank, Sal Romeo ETC and SST Productions will present “Tennessee In The Summer” based on the life of noted playwright Tennessee Williams. In this play, both a man and a woman portray the playwright.“Tennessee In The Summer” was written by Joe Besecker, directed by Sal Romeo and stars Jack Heller, Tamara Braun, Louise Davis, Robert Standley and Lisa Thayer. Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm from April 13-May 20, 2012.Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by call (800) 838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information please call (8180 558-5702 or go to sidewalkstudiotheatre.info. The Sidewalk Studio Theatre is located at 4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank CA 91505.
Stephen Costello and ailyn Perez star in the
La opera production of “La Boheme.”
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los anGeles sheriFF’s DepartMent announCes DeCrease in hoMiCiDes
LoS AngELES, CA -- The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has released 119 pages of details showing preliminary reported crime statistics for the unincorporated communities and 42 contract cities policed by the Department. These include year to date (January-March) 2012 preliminary reported crime statistics compared to 2011 and compared to five years ago (2007). Reported crimes for each sheriff’s station and city include homicides, robberies, burglaries, etc. The statistics show that homicides decreased slightly in LASD area compared to last year; overall crime increased for the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011; and an overall decrease in crime has been observed over the last five years.As of the end of March 2012, preliminary reported crime data shows that reported overall incidents of violent crimes have increased 0.82 percent, and serious property crimes reported have increased by 6.09 percent in Sheriff’s patrol areas countywide, compared to last year at this time. These numbers combine to show a 5.1 percent increase in overall crimes.In comparison, the five year (2012/2007) change in year to date crime rate for March, preliminary reported crime data shows that reported overall incidents of violent crimes reported have decreased 25.47 percent, and serious property crimes reported have decreased by 17.13 percent in Sheriff’s patrol areas countywide, compared to a five year period. These numbers combined to show a 18.75 percent decrease in overall crimes.As of the end of March 2012, preliminary reported crime data shows that criminal homicides decreased by 6.25 percent in Sheriff’s patrol areas (44 homicides YTD in 2012 compared to 45 homicides YTD in 2011), and have decreased by 34.78 % (70 homicides) compared to five years ago (2007). 2011 had the lowest homicide rate (allowing for population changes) in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrol areas since 1965.The report is available in full at: http://file.lacounty.gov/lasd/cms1_148405.pdf
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on December 17, 2011, north Hollywood patrol officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in north Hollywood. When the officers arrived, they met with a woman who was suffering from severe facial bruising and lacerations. During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 35-year-old Dejon Alan Miller, also known as “Danger” (pictured right). Miller, a personal trainer by profession is associated with a number of websites that are designed to attract female clients and to recruit female fitness models. Some of the women who responded to his advertisements became victims of extreme emotional, sexual, and physical abuse caused by Miller. on March 28, 2012, Miller was arrested for attempted murder, false imprisonment and spousal abuse. Miller remains in custody with a bail amount of $1,301,000.As of April 6, 2012, two additional victims had reported emotional, sexual and physical abuse, as well as false imprisonment and kidnapping by Miller. Several other women have also reported receiving annoying phone calls, text messages and emails from Miller after responding to his advertisements.Detectives believed there may be more victims who have not yet come forward. They are requesting that any additional victims or persons with information report the incidents to the LAPD. All reported incidents will be handled in a confidential manner.Information regarding the suspect in this case may be submitted to north Hollywood detectives at 818-623-4075 or 818-623-4065. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDonline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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CluB De CuBa eVent raises $77,000 For Boys & Girls CluB
CAnogA PARK, CA -- The Boys & girls Club of the West Valley raised a net of $77,000 at its annual Caribbean-themed Club de Cuba event to support its after-school programs for local children, many from disadvantaged circumstances.“We had an amazing level of support from the community at this year’s event,” said Board Chairman gary Thomas. “The funds raised go directly to the Club to support programs that help keep local youth off the street and safe during after school hours.”guests enjoyed casino games, music, dancing, and bid on live and silent auction items. This year, more than 40 players participated in a Texas Hold’em Tournament.The Club’s 2012 Youth of the Year, Jorden Sneed, inspired the guests with a heartfelt speech about how the Club helped her change her life for the better when she was struggling at a very young age.
FooD truCk lunCh FestiVal FunDraiserVAn nUYS, CA -- The San Fernando Valley Mental Health Center, Inc, invites you to their We Care Wednesdays Food Truck Lunch Festival, a fundraiser to benefit the programs and services of the Center. The fundraiser is held on the third Wednesday of every month. on Wednesday, April 18, the Food Truck Lunch Festival will be held at the Lucky Supermarket on Sherman Way & Van nuys (Sherman Way entrance) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. April’s participating trucks include After School Special (afterschoolspecialtruck.com), Corn Heaven (facebook.com/cornheaven), Firehouse Chefs (firehousechefs.com) and The Fry girl (thefrygirlinc.com). In the event of questionable weather, visit the San Fernando Valley Mental Health Center’s website, movinglivesforward.org, to see if the event will be held.The San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. founded in 1970, is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals and families within the community. Primary emphasis is placed on providing services to children, adolescents and transitional age youth with serious emotional disorders, and services for adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The Center is committed to treating all consumers with dignity and enhancing their quality of life.
treepeople hosts seConD annual Green City Fair (...Continued from page 1) There are two ways to get to green City Fair: By free shuttle service every 15 minutes from Westfield Fashion Square Mall (14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman oaks, 91423). Look for the TreePeople signs at the ground level parking lot near Woodman Avenue behind Sports Authority. or, by hiking along beautiful nature trails. From nearby Franklin Canyon Park (2600 Franklin Canyon Dr. Beverly Hills, 90210) parking is free. The hike is 15-20 min., and is along a paved road (easy to moderate hiking ability). or from nearby Wilacre Park (3431 Fryman Rd. Studio City, 91604) parking is $3. The hike is 30 min., along a hilly fire road (moderate hiking ability). Hiking with Heart will lead hikes to TreePeople on the half hour from 9:30-11.TreePeople, is an environmental nonprofit that unites the power of trees, people and nature-based solutions to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles. For 39 years, TreePeople has worked to heal LA’s urban environment while improving the lives of individuals and communities. Further information and workshop registration at treepeople.org.
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By Jean Strauber, Travel EditorThis week I will be on a press tour to ojai thanks to Janis Flippen acting on behalf of the ojai Visitors Bureau. The town of ojai is located near the city of Ventura. I have only visited ojai once in all the years I’ve lived in Southern California and that was just for a few hours. From the City of ojai’s web site I found this perfect description of this beautiful spot in Ventura County.“Just a few miles up Highway 33, but a world away from the headaches and traffic that thwart much of Southern California is the small town of ojai. About 12 miles inland from Ventura, ojai is the smallest city in Ventura County, and we are darn proud of it. ojai’s charms are many. The community has long been known as a haven for artists, musicians and health enthusiasts. A village ”as we locals call it” of about 8,000, ojai is a vibrant place with so much natural beauty that it gained fame decades ago when the area was photographed to represent Shangri-La in the 1939 movie, The Lost Horizon. Filled with delightful shops, art galleries and a host of places to retreat from the fast-paced lifestyle that can knot the nerves, ojai invites you to walk its oak-shaded paths taking some time to drink in the serenity of it all. The Chumash Indians are the first known residents of Ojai, and it is from their word ‘âhwaiâ’ meaning ‘moon’ that the name ojai is derived. one of the oldest towns in Ventura County, ojai was settled in the 1800s and incorporated as a city in 1921. nestled in the ojai Valley, the town is surrounded by peaks that give off a glow in the evening light known asthe pink moment.” This will be our itinerary:on Wednesday, April 11, my friend, Lois Fishman (the founding owner of Sitting Pretty) and I will be driving up the 101 Freeway from the San Fernando Valley where we both live to Highway 33 north to ojai early in the day. We love going to thrift shops and second-hand stores and I found four in ojai that we can explore. We’ll check into our hotel, The oaks At ojai. other writers will be staying at The Lavender Inn.In the early evening we will attend a fitness class at The Oaks At Ojai. We’ll meet famous fitness guru Sheila Cluff, who will provide us with a brief history of The Oaks at Ojai followed by a mini-fitness class focusing on her book, “Sit, Stretch & Strengthen.” I’m anxious to try this class. Later we will be picked up for our evening reception and dinner at the Azu Restaurant & Tapas Bar.on Thursday, April 12, we’ll start the morning with breakfast at The Lavender Inn. From
10:30 am we will take an “Eating ojai Food Tour.” The schedule calls for us to stroll through ojai Village and visit six locations for tastings and conversations with the chefs and the business owners. The schedule, tentatively, calls for us to visit La Fuente gourmet Tamales, ojai Coffee Roasting Company, Los Caporales, ojai Beverage Company and The Knead Baking Company. At 3:00 pm the writers have three activities we can choose from, or we can explore ojai Village on our own. We were offered the following: a one-hour Horseback Ride through the Ventura River Preserve with Debbie Fox of Ojai On Horseback as guide; a visit to the Ojai Valley Museum Of History & Art with tour guide David Mason; a Spa Treatment, with a choice of a Tangerine Lemongrass Body Scrub or Massage utilizing tangerine oil. Lois and I have opted for this choice.After this we’ll stroll to the Casa Barranca Wine Tasting Room at the ojai Arcade for a wine tasting, then meander to the Feast Bistro for our dinner prepared by Chef Susan Coulteron Friday, April 13, our day will begin with breakfast at the Lavender Inn. During the morning we will visit the Churchill orchard where we’ll learn about the popular ojai Pixies and try a sample! Then, it’s off to El Paca Pastures to learn about the Alpacas at this working ranch in ojai Valley. We’ll have lunch at Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria and, sadly, our tour will conclude shortly after that.Sounds great, doesn’t it? For more information about ojai go to www.ojaivisitorsbureau.com. I’ll also be writing a detailed story about what I saw and did next week.
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Warm sunny days make a striking backdrop for spring events in the vibrant coastal com-munity of Newport Beach, California. First up is the Toshiba Classic, an official PGA Champions Tour event with legendary celebrity golfers taking to the greens at the new-
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WildSpring guest Habitat is a small, eco-friendly resort in Port orford, oregon, a coastal town 60 miles north of California. The private and secluded property occupies five acres of old Native American grounds and with a zero carbon footprint, it offers comfortable luxury in a naturally beautiful environment. You will feel like you’re visiting a private estate rather than a hotel.guests stay in cozy, elegant cabin suites filled with art and antiques, in a quiet forest of 100-foot trees. The Guest Hall with a floor-to-ceiling ocean panorama is also available to guests, who are invited to help themselves to refreshments at any time and play a game or work on an old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle. Sleep in a peaceful forest where the loudest sound you hear all night is an owl, then enjoy a breakfast buffet overlooking the ocean and look for whales and fishing boats. You could ask for an in-cabin massage, walk to the ocean or spend the day at local art galleries, hiking trails or historical sites. Without sacrificing luxuries like free wi-fi, flat-panel televisions and an open-air slate jetted hot tub overlooking the ocean, WildSpring’s eco-friendly credentials are outstanding: all laundry and cleaning products are all natural, scent-free and pH-neutral; the cabins are heated with radiant heated floors; the landscaping uses no artificial chemicals, no chemical insecticides nor fertilizers, only natural products; and all guest amenities are also natural, biodegradable, with the lightest natural scents available. WildSpring guest Habitat, 92978 Cemetery Loop, Port orford, oR 97465. Call 866.333.WILD (9453), email [email protected] or visit www.wildspring.com.
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VAn nUYS, CA -- Last week, Congressman Howard L. Berman urged Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to preserve the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) and its Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) as his Department initiated an effort to consolidate our defense infrastructure. Joined by Representatives Henry Waxman and Janice Hahn, Berman sent a letter to Secretary Panetta highlighting the strategic and economic importance of the Los Angeles County bases following his request that Congress begin a new round of military base realignments.“In light of the Defense Department’s request for a new round of military base realignments beginning in FY 2013, we write to strongly urge that the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) and its Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) be retained without any reductions,” wrote Berman, Waxman and Hahn in their letter.“While California has long been a leader in aerospace, a major factor for its continued presence in the state is LAAFB and SMC and the $9 billion in annual contracts issued for space and missile requirements of the Department,” the letter continued. “As you weigh the further consolidation of our defense infrastructure, I urge you to carefully consider the important national security mission of LAAFB and its SMC, as well as the thousands of workers whose jobs are tied to these facilities through our aerospace companies.”The Pentagon’s proposed base realignment and closure rounds for 2013 and 2015 would follow the same process as past rounds according to draft legislation recently sent to Congress by the Defense Department.The 37-page legislative proposal signals that the Pentagon wants the next round of military base realignment and closures, or BRAC, to model the process of the ones that took place during the 1990s, and more recently in 2005. If adopted, the Pentagon would release its list of proposed closures and realignments for the first of the two rounds by May 17, 2013. The plan would be reviewed by a nine-member BRAC panel — nominated by the president with input from congressional leaders and confirmed by the Senate — that would then submit its own final report to the White House by Oct. 1. Full text of the letter is below:
The Honorable Leon PanettaSecretary of DefenseThe Pentagon
Dear Secretary Panetta:
In light of the Defense Department’s request for a new round of military base realignments beginning in FY 2013, we write to strongly urge that the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) and its Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) be retained without any reductions. California is home to fully half of the nation’s aerospace sector and one-quarter of the global aerospace industry. A majority of state’s aerospace industry is located in Los Angeles County, where hundreds of companies – from large aerospace firms to small machine shops -- have attracted a highly-educated and specialized workforce, comprising about 250,000 people.While California has long been a leader in aerospace, a major factor for its continued presence in the state is LAAFB and SMC and the $9 billion in annual contracts issued for space and missile requirements of the Department and other federal agencies. The economic reach of LAAFB and SMC extends throughout the Los Angeles area, including the San Fernando Valley, and to other parts of Southern California.one of SMC’s critical missions is to manage the development and launch of satellites for a variety of national security programs. To perform that mission, it is vital that SMC remain in close proximity to other federal aerospace facilities, including the launch facilities at Vandenberg Air Force Base and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as well as to the industrial and scientific infrastructure and workforce that are specifically configured to support the Center’s critical national security role.As you weigh the further consolidation of our defense infrastructure, I urge you to carefully consider the important national security mission of LAAFB and its SMC, as well as the thousands of workers whose jobs are tied to these facilities through our aerospace companies. I look forward to discussing this critically important matter with you.
Sincerely,
Howard L. Berman, Henry A. Waxman, Janice Hahn
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Earth Day facts:~ Earth Day first began on April 22, 1970, when 20 million people across the country participated in rallies.~ By the end of 1970, the U.S. saw some of its first major political efforts to protect the environment, including the founding of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ~ Within five years of the first Earth Day, the EPA had banned the insecticide DDT and Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act and set emissions and efficiency standards for vehicles.~ Senator gaylord nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, came up with the idea for Earth Day in 1969. Inspired by the anti-Vietnam War “teach-ins” that took place at college campuses all over the nation, nelson envisioned a large-scale environmental demonstration that would catch the attention of the federal government.~ nelson was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role as founder of Earth Day. Along with Harvard student Denis Hayes, nelson went on to found the Earth Day network.~ By 1990, Earth Day was celebrated across the globe by 200 million people.~ In 2009, the United nations designated April 22 to be International Mother Earth Day.~ More than 94 million people have pledged “Acts of green” through the Earth Day network.~ Many cities have turned Earth Day into a week-long celebration with events that educate children about the environment and encourage greater participation in green causes.
-- GolF FaCility oF the Week --“olivas Links Golf Course, Ventura, Ca”
olivas Links golf Course is located in Ventura County just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles, and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Conveniently located off the 101 freeway, the golf course is within 3 miles of Buenaventura golf Course, in the beautiful beach community of Ventura, California. olivas Links offers a natural golf experience unique to Ventura County. The rustic tranquility of olivas Links transports players to a place where the competition is between man and nature. olivas Links showcases views of the Ventura Harbor, Ventura hillside, and the Channel Islands. owned by the City of Ventura, olivas Links provides golfers with the opportunity to play in a temperate climate with coastal beauty. With four distinct sets of tees, olivas Links challenges players of all abilities, offering various shot-making options. The practice facility is an acre and a half featuring grass tees, with five bunkered target greens. A pair of bent grass greens allow players to practice a variety of short shots and a putting surface that deliver a true roll and consistent speed. Visit our Meet our Staff page for a helpful list of emails to help make your experience at olivas Links the best possible. nestled next to the Santa Clara River and the Ventura Harbor, olivas Links showcases the intrinsic beauty of the City of Ventura. The prevailing coastal breeze keeps Olivas Links cool during the summer and warm during the winter; making Olivas Links a perfect place to play during any season. Due to its newly formed features and native plant life, olivas Links shelters more native fauna then before. golf course architect, Forrest Richardson, had this to say about olivas Links, “While there are trees, they are short and shaped
by the wind. We have kept the holes open. Where they do pinch down, the land curves and drops with the flow; nothing is forced. It all follows the natural lay of the land – everything follows the natural swales and grooves that carry water toward the river.” With four sets of tees, olivas Links enables players of all abilities to play a course that matches their skills. olivas Links offers players many
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