405 Street/Fwy Closures Tonight

Here are the AM closures for Monday, May 20, 2013. Closures are subject to change. The latest closure information can be found at metro.net/405.Unless noted below, AM closures occur from 9am to 2:30pm. The Wilshire Segment runs from National Bl to Constitution Av. The Sunset Segment runs from Constitution Av to the Getty Center ramps. The Mulholland Segment begins at the Getty Center ramps and ends at Ventura Bl. The northbound on-ramp from Getty Center Dr remains closed.

Streets
MO-WIL: Constitution bicycle lane closed from Church Ln to Constitution, 7am to 5:30pm.
MO-WIL: Sepulveda Bl reduced to one lane each direction near Constitution Av.
MO-SUN: Sepulveda Bl reduced to one lane each direction from Montana Av to Moraga Dr.
MO-SUN:  Sunset Wy cul-de-sac closed at Sunset Bl, 5am to 2:30pm.
MO-SUN: Sunset Bl westbound 2 lane closed near Thurston.
MO-SUN: Sepulveda Bl reduced to one lane each direction from Casiano to Moraga Dr.
MO-MUL: Sepulveda Bl reduced to one lane each direction at the Getty off-ramps.

Freeway

MO-SUN: Northbound off-ramp to Moraga Dr closed.
MO-MUL: Southbound on-ramp from Valley Vista closed 10am to 2:30pm.
MO-MUL: Northbound off-ramp to and on-ramp from Skirball Center Dr closed.

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Tattered Flags at the VA Controversy

Tattered flag bannersFrom May 14th article in the LA Times: Excerpt: “Army vet Robert Rosebrock had 100 street-light banners put up near the VA’s Medical Center last year. Since then, he and the firm that installed the banners have been fighting over replacing them.”

Read about it in the LA Times online edition: Story

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Final EIR of City of Los Angeles’ Proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance

The City of Los Angeles is proposing to adopt and implement an ordinance to ban single-use plastic carryout bags, charge a fee on paper bags, and promote the use of reusable bags at specified retailers in the City of Los Angeles.  The Final EIR is available at City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, 1149 S. Broadway, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015, or at www.lacitysan.org under What’s new…, and at the following public libraries:

Central Library, 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
West L. A. Regional Branch Library, 11360 Santa Monica Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90025
San Pedro Regional Branch Library, 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Granada Hills Branch, 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344

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WLA Crime Report from April 22nd to May 6th

ROBBERY: 0

ADW (Assault with a Deadly Weapon): 0

ADW/Vehicle 0

BURGLARY: 4

1100 Kenter
On 04/24/13 between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm, suspect(s) pried the side bedroom window and removed portable safe with cash and jewelry.

400 Barrington Ave.
On 4/26/13 between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, suspect(s) entered victim’s house by smashing out a rear door window pane and then opening door. Suspect(s) ransacked bedrooms and took unknown property (victim was out of town and her sister made the report). Following day, victim called police and advised us her laptop computer had been taken.

200 N Kentor (Construction site)
Between 04/29/13 at 11:00 pm and 04/30/13 at 7:45 am, suspect(s) cut garage door lock and removed tools.

12200 Canna Rd
On 05/03/13 between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm, suspect(s) attempted to pry the rear sliding door. No entry was made. Continue reading

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Shakespeare Center presents…

…a Veterans Center for the Performing Arts production of Cry Havoc in Culver City!

Dear friend,

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles is proud to be presenting a Veterans Center for the Performing Arts production of Cry Havoc! which will be running from May 11th -13th in the Rotunda Room of the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City. I would be happy to arrange any reservations for the show and I can be reached at (213) 481-2273 ext. 18. Ticket pricing is pay what you can with a suggested donation of $20. Please join us for this exciting and interactive evening exploring the soldier’s experience through the timeless words of Shakespeare. Part play, part conversation; the audience is invited to engage with veterans and use advocacy, empathy, and human connection to make the lives of veterans better. Below is the flyer for and some more information on the show. Hope to see you there!

Best regards,
Kellogg
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10-hour Northbound 405 Closure and Mulholland Bridge schedule change

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Los Angeles Mayoral Debate April 29th

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WLA Crime Report April 9th-April 21st

WEST LOS ANGELES DAILY CRIME BRIEFING
April 09, 2013 through April 21, 2013 (just under two weeks)

ROBBERY: 0
ADW (Assault with a Deadly Weapon): 1 ADW/Vehicle

4/15/13, 12:20 pm, Sunset Bl.at Barrington
The victim is a crossing guard. While preforming his duties the suspect pulls up in her vehicle and demands that the victim move out of the way. When he refused to do so the suspect struck the victim with his vehicle. The suspect then backed up and again drove towards the victim. When the victim again refused to move the suspect struck him a second time and fled the location.
Vehicle: Landrover Range Rover, License
Suspect: Female, White/blond hair, 50-60 years

BURGLARY: 2

11300 Bolas
On 04/09/13, between 8:00 pm and 11:30 pm, suspect(s) removed screen from guest house side window, displaced interior property activating the alarm. No property loss.

437 Bowling Green,
On 04/17/13 between 4:25 am and 4:35 am, suspect(s) opened the garage door. Unknown if there’s property loss.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: 1

Barrington/Wilshire
On 4-19-13, between 5:00 am and 12:00 pm, parked on the street, 2012 Hyundai Sonata

BFMV (Burglary and/or Theft from Motor Vehicle): 5

Wilshire/Brockton
On 4-12-13, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, while parked in a parking lot, bag and check- book.stolen

500 Westgate
On 4-13-13, between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, while parked on the street, Rolex box stolen

13100 Boca De Canyon
On 04-16-13, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, parked on a driveway, cameras stolen

12800 Parkyns St
On 04-19-13, at approximately 4:00 am, parked in a driveway, an attempt only from an unlocked vehicle Suspect: Male, White or Hispanic, 30/35 years old, no further information

1200 Getty Center
On 4-19-13, between 4:40 pm and 5:40 pm, parked in a parking lot, I-PAD, I-phone stolen

GRAND THEFT & PETTY THEFT: 3

11600 San Vicente Bl.
On 04/12/13, from a business, a ring valued $6,000.00 stolen

11600 Goshen Ave
On 04/15/13, from a residence, Camera/Computer valued at $8,800.00 stolen

600 S. Barrington Ave
On 04/15/13, from a business, Misc items valued at $1,200.00 stolen.
Suspect helped victim move property from storage facility and took some items during the move.

Note:

Recently, during a very large community event held at a local park which numbered in the thousands of participants, it was noted by officers how often children wandered away from their parents and became lost. So I thought I’d take a moment to remind everyone of what all children should know.

Their full name, address and parents’ full name and telephone numbers– If they’re too young, you can place the information in their pocket when attending large, chaotic events such as festivals, carnivals, etc.

They should know to never go out to a parking lot if they get separated from parents.

They should never go into a public restroom alone.

They should be able to recognize the difference between strangers and public safety personnel. It’s a good idea to practice this when the opportunity arises. Please feel free to approach police and fire personnel and introduce your children to them and explain that they are here to help them.

If they’re lost and cannot find a uniformed person to help them, they may approach a cashier, or other employee behind a counter, etc.

They should stay in one place when lost.
Talk to your children and practice safety measures ahead of time. Thank you!!

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Learn How to Eat Healthier Seminar Apr 4th at 7:00pm

Learn How to Eat Healthier

On Thursday, April 4, at 7:00 PM, at Aldersgate Retreat Center, Palisades Cares and the Palisades-Malibu YMCA present a discussion on eating healthy lead by local nutritionist, Kate Oakland. Kate is a Food for Life instructor for PCRM, Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine. She will show a video about the Vegan Kickstart Program.

This discussion will be helpful whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian or just want to learn some healthier things to eat. Kate will give you information about the benefits and how-tos of a plant-based diet. It’s fun, delicious and easy to add more vegetables to your diet. (Of course, you can grow many of these vegetables in your own garden).

Light refreshments will be served.

Attendees may join a group to share recipes. Feel free to bring one of your own favorites.

The discussion is at Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 Haverford Avenue, Pacific Palisades.
RSVP to Palisades Cares at 310-459-1614 or info@palisadescares.org. A donation of $5 is requested. Further information is at www.palisadescares.org. Information about the kickstart program is at http://pcrm.org/kickstartHome/.

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I-405 Construction Notice for April 1st

Construction Notice- Nighttime Lane Reduction

Summary:

* Westbound Sunset Bl will be reduced to one lane nightly at N. Thurston Av, from 300 ft east to 300 ft west of the intersection.

* Revised: Nighttime lane reduction will now start on Monday, April 1, 2013, and continue until Monday, May 13, 2013.

* Lane reduction will be from 10pm to 5am.

* This lane reduction is necessary for demolition of existing curb and roadway, to conduct grading and conduit work, pave new roadway and construct a new sidewalk and ramps for the disabled.

* Resident access will be maintained

* One lane will remain open

* Schedule is subject to change based on daily progress and field conditions.

Please reference attached construction notice.

Thank you,

Erika Estrada
Construction Relations Officer- Sunset Segment
I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project
6060 Center Drive, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
estradaer@metro.net
www.metro.net/I-405

http://twitter.com/I_405

www.facebook.com/405project
I-405 Project Hotline 213-922-3665

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