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Dear Friend:
Last Friday night, emergency crews rushed to the scene on the 4200 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City to rescue a woman from her car. The vehicle was trapped in a large, dark sinkhole filling rapidly with rushing water. The cause of the sinkhole was a collapsed sewer main below the street. It appears that the severe storm we endured was the catalyst. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt by the sinkhole.
That night, Los Angeles experienced one the strongest storm systems in the last decade. The powerful rainstorm brought between six to nine inches of rain across Southern California. Through hard work and great professionalism, the city's emergency crews, including the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Sanitation, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Street Services and the Department of Water and Power helped restore power to more than 85,000 customers, clear streets and keep Angelenos safe as the city weathered the storm.
Latest on the sinkhole
As of today, the sinkhole has been stabilized and city contractors continue to clear the sinkhole by hand. Crews are now raking debris from the downstream pipe back into the hole. Both the upstream and downstream reaches were inspected and no additional voids were detected.
What work will be done on Laurel Canyon?
The city will rehabilitate the sewer under Laurel Canyon Boulevard while the sewer is being bypassed to minimize any similar incidents or any possible future inconvenience to the community. Once the sewer under Laurel Canyon is rehabilitated and renewed, the sewer in the sinkhole will be repaired, and the sink hole will be closed.
As crews work around the clock to repair the damage and restore the area, it will likely take several weeks to complete the job.
Impact on traffic
Currently, one lane of traffic in both directions on Laurel Canyon Boulevard will continue to be open during repairs. Intermittent closures may occur to support construction activity. Woodbridge Street remains closed on both sides of Laurel Canyon. You can expect delays in the area and I urge you to use caution while traversing through the construction zone.
Visit
emergency.lacity.org
for updates and a map of the affected area. You can also
feel free to write me with any comments you have about the continuing work to repair the sinkhole:
[email protected]
.
Very truly yours,
Councilmember Paul Krekorian, District 2
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What You Need to Know:
City's New Rules on Vehicle Dwelling
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LOS ANGELES - The City of LA's new vehicle dwelling law is now in effect. Here's what you need to know.
As a result of the city's new provision, living in a vehicle, known as vehicle dwelling, is prohibited at all times within 500 feet of licensed schools, preschools, daycare facilities or parks. However, v
ehicle dwelling is allowed during the following times:
- Daytime Hours:
- Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Vehicles must be more than 500 feet away from licensed schools, preschools, daycare facilities or parks.
- Nighttime Hours:
- Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Vehicles must be in non-residential zoned areas that are more than 500 feet away from licensed schools, preschools or daycare facilities or parks.
The city wants people to know where they can lawfully live in their vehicles. A combination of departments and agencies will continue to work with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, other service providers, faith-based organizations, and communities to provide information and outreach about vehicular dwelling.
How will it be enforced?
Under this law, the LAPD has the authority to issue citations and may do so if more than one of the following activities are observed and when it reasonably appears that a person is using a vehicle as a place of residence or accommodation:
- Possessing inside or on a vehicle items that are not associated with ordinary vehicle use, such as a sleeping bag, bedroll, blanket, sheet, pillow, kitchen utensils, cookware, and cooking equipment;
- Obscuring some or all of the vehicle's windows;
- Preparing or cooking meals inside or on a vehicle; and
- Sleeping inside a vehicle.
A first violation will result in a $25 fine, a second violation is $50 and all subsequent violations are $75. Individuals cited may be eligible for referral to a diversion program such as the City Attorney's Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART).
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LAPD Hosts Multi-Faith Forum to Strengthen Communities
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LAPD Operations Valley Bureau Chief Bob Green speaking at the 3rd annual Multi-Faith Forum.
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VALLEY VILLAGE - More than 100 residents and members of the faith community joined the LAPD Operations Valley Bureau for an open forum to discuss how the LAPD can continue to build better community relationships in the San Fernando Valley.
Deputy Chief Robert Green, commanding officer of the Operations Valley Bureau, assured community members present that law enforcement officers would not stop and detain individuals based on their immigration status and will continue to create strong partnerships with faith communities to maintain an open dialogue about their fears and concerns based on recent policies announced by the federal government.
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LA Declares Scenic Artist Day
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Scenic Artist Day in LA. | Photo: CD2
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council, led by Councilmember Krekorian, celebrated February 24 as Scenic Artists Day, recognizing the artistry and the mastery of work by professional Scenic Artists.
Scenic Artists paint backdrops, murals, figures, portraits, fine art decoration and stained glass for film, television and theater. In broadcast facilities, in scenic shops and theatrical stages, Scenic Artists also perform set painting and sign writing.
For centuries, scenic artists have played a central role in bringing the world of cinema, theater and entertainment to life.
With the growth of Hollywood and the entertainment industry, the role of the Scenic Artist and the art of the painted backdrop became exponentially important to production and set design.
Painted scenery enabled some of the most iconic settings in cinema -- like Mount Rushmore in North by Northwest and Munchkinland in The Wizard of Oz-- and remains a vital resource for filmmakers. Other iconic backdrops include The Sound of Music, Brigadoon, Oklahoma, The Last Samurai, The Perfect Storm and more.
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Councilmember Krekorian and actress Issa Rae of the HBO hit series Insecure. | Photo: CD2
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Councilmember Krekorian recognized Pam Elyea, owner of LA prop shop History for Hire, and Kristen Zwiers for representing Los Angeles with a City of LA flag at the January Women's March on Washington, D.C. | Photo: CD2
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Councilmember Krekorian with the crew of the USC live show CU@USC. | Photo: CD2
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LAFD/ LAPD St. Balrick's Fundraiser to Fight Kids Cancer
Saturday, March 4, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LAFD Fire Station 89
7063 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Join the firefighters of Fire Station 89 to help save a child's life. The annual breakfast and fundraiser will help raise funds to fight children's cancer. The family friendly event will have free pancake breakfast, face paint, crafts and entertainment, and more. To register as a participant or donor, visit
www.stbaldricks.org/events/lafdlapd.
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4th Annual Grow Your Business:
FREE Solutions for Your Business Needs
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Studio City Branch Library
12511 Moorpark St.
The Studio City Neighborhood Council in partnership with the office of Councilmember Krekorian invites you to the 4th annual Grow Your Business Seminar, a free educational and informational seminar where nonprofit and city and state agencies provide helpful facts and direction on starting and growing one's business. Whether you are a business owner, student, or entrepreneur, this seminar is for you!
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