Local News Updates: Flood & Fire

Station Fire & Studio City Water Line Break

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Station Fire Updates

Dear Friends,

My condolences to the families and friends of the two brave firemen who lost their lives this past Sunday when they drove off the side of a road in the Mt. Gleason area, south of Acton.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Tedmund “Ted” Hall, 47 (left) and firefighter Specialist Arnaldo Quinones, 35 (right).

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/08/fire-fighters-died.html

http://www.scpr.org/fire/

LA TIMES BLOG: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/wildfires/

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Studio City Water Line Break

Dear Friends,

Last year when Councilman Tom LaBonge (District 4) hosted an event at the Metro Red Line station to show organized neighborhood council opposition the Universal Metro Project, I was there. In fact—I was the only attendee who brought a sign supporting my position on that project. What did the sign read? “INFRASTRUCTURE FIRST.”

The water main break late Saturday in Studio City is a perfect example of how over-development places an undo stress on an antiquated infrastructure that is in desperate need of repair and upgrade. I say, “Do not let anyone tell you that our infrastructure is capable of handling the over-development that is planned for our neighborhoods.” This water main break is proof that my statements about our infrastructure are correct and that my demand for charter-required infrastructure review is reasonable and reflects the key values of accountability and future-focused.

Traffic Updates Link: http://trafficinfo.lacity.org/

DWP Flood Event Alert – Emergency Town Hall

Studio City Neighbors and others affected by Coldwater DWP Water Main Pipe Break:

1. A “TOWN HALL” meeting with LA City District 5 Council Member Paul Koretz, Council District 2 officials and DWP officials will take place tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the Terraces Banquet Room at Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12825 Ventura Blvd, just east of Coldwater on the north side of Ventura to discuss the DWP and City’s plan to address the damage related to the Coldwater water main break. (Parking available at Sportsmen’s Lodge.)

2. If you are not able to attend this “Town Hall”, there will be a DWP speaker tonight at the SCRA General membership meeting (Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 PM), at the Beveryly Garland Holiday Inn at 4222 Vineland Ave, between Ventura Blvd and Ventura Freeway. (Parking will be validated.) This DWP speaker will give an update about the Coldwater water main situation.

3. DWP has set up a field office on the southwest corner of Coldwater and Ventura for residents and businesses to file damage claims. (Look for the trailer and small tent on site.)