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PORT OF LONG BEACH 4 Celebrates Groundbreaking of Green Gateway
LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.
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COMMUNITY PROFILES A Guide to L.A. County Cities Publisher Chris Lancaster
By Chris Lancaster Publisher ow do you decide where to live? Perhaps the most important factor is how much the house or property costs, and whether it fits into your budget. Of course this is key! But once you scale that hurdle, what else is important? • Size: For some people, it’s the size of the city, either by population or geographic size. Face it…some of us are meant to be big city folk, and some are more comfortable in a suburban or rural environment. • Schools: If you have or intend to have a family, this is of course a huge consideration. How are the public schools? Take a look at enrollment sizes and see if you’re comfortable. Are there public school options for you near your intended home? Perhaps a magnet school or one that specializes in something important to you like a bilingual education or STEM? Or if you’re choosing private school, are they near enough to make drop-off tolerable? • Proximity to work : How close is your intended home to your work and your spouse/partner’s work? Can both of you tolerate the commute? • Demographics: Take a look at the general age of the city you want to move to. Does the age of the residents skew younger or older than you, and does that matter to you? What’s the racial makeup of the city, and does that play a factor in your decision? How about average household size and income? And even the rate of home ownership (is it primarily homeowners or primarily renters, or a fairly even split)? What about household size and income? • Attractions, activities: Disneyland or other amusement parks might be the most obvious examples of this, but don’t forget racetracks, theaters, sports stadiums, proximity to beaches, hiking trails, lakes, public gardens and other outdoorsy spaces. Those are just some of the factors to consider. Beyond these is the harder-to- quantify characteristic of leadership. Elected school boards and city councils are the most obvious leadership positions for any city, but don’t forget sanitation districts, water governing boards and districts, regional economic boards, transit agencies and other bodies and boards that govern but are not elected. Leaders matter. Are they effective, aligned with residents’ priorities, honest, trustworthy, have integrity and operate in the best interest of the area? Are they courageous and willing to give thought to our complex problems, proposals and policies? Location matters. But so does leadership.
Executive Editor Elizabeth Smilor Art Director Rachel Maples Chief Strategist and Consultant Mary Lou Echternach Government Affairs Consultant Cathleen Galgiani
2 From the Publisher 9 Caltrans: Be Work Zone Alert
19 LACSD: Over 60 Years of Water Recycling 20 Federal, State and L.A. County Officials
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District 7 Safety Improvements Caltrans 10
Steps Up as Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn
Gloria Roberts District 7 Director
42 LACSD: A Guide to Your Sewer System 64 LACSD: Fats, Oils & Grease Clog Pipes 68 LACSD: Stop Wasting Fuel 72 LACSD: Protect Your Pipes 87 Southern California Water Coalition 88 Valley Vista Services
26 Metro Looks Ahead
Photographer Steven Georges Videographer Eric Halsey
to 2028 Olympic Games 28 Metro Celebrates Project Funding 31 Goldline: Four More Stations Nearing Completion 32 A Tribute to Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
12 Los Angeles County Map 13 Los Angeles County by the Numbers
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Business is at the Heart of City of Industry
Massive Cleanup Requires Teamwork
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Mayor Cory Moss
Los Angeles County CITY PROFILES
17 Industry Works … To Build the Economy 18 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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Federal, state, city and Port of Long Beach officials celebrated the groundbreaking for America’s Green Gateway – the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility.
Hundreds Celebrate Groundbreaking of America’s Green Gateway
Pictured from left Dr. Noel Hacegaba Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer Sharon L. Weissman
Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Kristina Duggan, 3rd District Long Beach Councilmember Roberto Uranga, 7th District Long Beach Councilmember Mark Tollefson Undersecretary, California State Transportation Agency Bobby Olvera Jr. Long Beach Harbor Commission then-President
n a midsummer’s day, about 500 people gathered at the Port of Long Beach as U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg emerged from a passenger rail car transported
Rex Richardson Long Beach Mayor Pete Buttigieg U.S. Transportation Secretary Dr. Robert Garcia, 42nd District
by Pacific Harbor Line’s Progress Rail “Joule” zero- emissions switcher engine. Port CEO Mario Cordero welcomed the Secretary and other dignitaries to mark the start of the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Project. Hailed as “America’s Green Gateway,” this $1.567 billion project will increase capacity and efficiency, and decrease truck-induced traffic and pollution. The project is slated for completion in 2032. Cordero and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba explained the significance of the expansion, and many other local, state and federal officials addressed the audience with gratitude and support.
“This is the most impactful operational endeavor the Port of Long Beach has ever undertaken. It is a gamechanger for the national supply chain. This project will bring operational and environmental improvements that will benefit the entire U.S. economy and further cement our reputation as the Green Port.”
California U.S. Representative Megan Kerr, 5th District Long Beach Councilmember Mario Cordero Port of Long Beach CEO Patricia Aguirre Board Secretary International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Bonnie Lowenthal Long Beach Harbor Commission then-Vice President Steven Neal Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Al Austin, 8th District Long Beach Councilmember Tim McOsker, 15th District Los Angeles City Councilmember (Not pictured) Grace Napolitano, 31st District California U.S. Representative
Mario Cordero Port of Long Beach CEO
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With a veritable “who’s who” of leaders in attendance at the unique event held on the site of the future Pier B facility, Port officials thanked the funding agencies for their investments in this endeavor. The Port of Long Beach has won $643 million in grant funding from federal, state and local transportation agencies for the project. The federal government alone has awarded $404.1 million, while the state of California has invested $228.8 million and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority $10 million. The Project is crucial to meeting the Port’s goal of moving 35% of containers by on-dock rail, which is one of the objectives of the 2017 Update of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan. The Port of Long Beach moves more than $200 billion in cargo annually. The San Pedro Bay ports (Long Beach and Los Angeles) move nearly 40% of the nation’s containerized cargo. The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility will accommodate longer trains faster, more reliably, and efficiently. This will minimize the increase in truck trips as cargo volume grows. One cargo train is equal to 750 truckloads. The new facility will more than double the size of the existing Pier B rail yard from 82 acres to 171 acres and more than triple the volume of on-dock rail cargo the Port can handle annually, from 1.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 4.7 million TEUs. m
Below from left: U.S. Representative Dr. Robert Garcia, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson aboard the train pulled by zero-emission engine.
“This work builds a rail network on the Port that more than triples the volume of cargo that can move by rail to nearly 5 million containers a year — the kind of throughput that will keep America’s economy humming and keep costs down with benefits in every part of this country.” Pete Buttigieg U.S. Transportation Secretary
More than 500 people – including elected officials, union representatives and community members – gathered for the Pier B groundbreaking ceremony.
“We are building for the future. We are creating new innovative and sustainable ways to move cargo. The Pier B On- Dock Rail Support Facility, America’s Green Gateway, is the latest example.”
“The groundbreaking of the Pier B project is a historic milestone. This expansion will bring jobs and other economic benefits to Long Beach, the region and the state.” Bobby Olvera Jr. Immediate Past President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
Dr. Noel Hacegaba Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer
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“We should never forget the single most important piece of this is the community that can breathe healthier air. We need to
celebrate the families that live around this complex and how this is going to improve their health.”
Dr. Robert Garcia U.S. Representative 42nd District
“The Pier B groundbreaking event helped us to thank our funding partners, celebrate the start of a key project, and spread the news that the Port of Long Beach is ‘growing green’ by making strategic investments in the future of this important economic engine.”
“The groundbreaking of Pier B marks an important day for the future of Long Beach, signifying our dual commitment to both environmental and economic progress. This project will make our Port more economically competitive in the coming decades — supporting 1 in 5 jobs in Long Beach — improve the health of residents, and create more than 1,100 quality union jobs through construction.”
Bonnie Lowenthal President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
“I am very pleased the federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help to build this rail expansion at the Port of Long Beach, which will improve air quality for our communities, create good-paying jobs, and move the Port toward a greener, more resilient future.”
Rex Richardson Long Beach Mayor
Grace Napolitano U.S. Representative 31st District
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Since 1921, 193 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job. One of the biggest hazards faced by highway workers are inattentive and distracted motorists. California’s Move Over
Optical Speed Bars
law requires drivers to move over a lane
when approaching stopped emergency
or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights. If unable to do so safely, you must slow down.
restoration of Qwick Kurbs (paddle-like lane separators) totaling a distance of about three miles; along with the replacement of safety corridor signs. All these improvements as well as continuing upgrades and a long-term master plan, came out of a safety audit conducted by Caltrans employees, law enforcement agencies and city staff, Lee said. “The purpose of a road safety audit is to do a formal review of the roadway or highway looking at the existing features, the safety issues, crash rates, and how drivers are using it,” Lee explained. “The multi-disciplinary team provides diverse resources and expertise to the evaluation.” The Safe System Approach looks at all the layers of protection from road safety to enforcement, but also recognizes that responsibility must be shared by all, including drivers who need to abide by the rules of the road. Increased patrols and traffic enforcement by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), LA County Sheriff’s (LASD), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Santa Monica Police has resulted in an increase in citations and a decrease in crashes. From January to June 2024, CHP and LASD issued 3,404 citations for speeding, an 82% increase over the same period in 2023. From January to June 2024, the stretch of PCH in Malibu saw a 36% decline in injury crashes compared to the same period in 2023. Other safety audits and projects in District 7 include portions of concern on State Route 138 (Pearblossom Highway), State Route 14 in Palmdale and Lancaster, and the terminus of Interstate 105 at Studebaker Road in Norwalk. All of these areas have a higher serious incident rate and expressed community concern, Haber said. The work on Pearblossom Highway includes widening some sections from 2 to 4 lanes, adding roundabouts to slow traffic and improving signage. On Route 14, improvements include restriping and overhead signs to alert drivers of shifting lane drops for trucks and exits. At the terminus of I-105 there have been many crashes leading Caltrans to implement a number of safety measures including rumble strips and flashing “End of Freeway” signs. That location was chosen for a State pilot of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program that will involve input from federal officials, consultants and city representatives on the implementation of safety counter measures, Haber said. Roberts and Haber stress that the number one priority in District 7 is safety for all users from Caltrans crews to pedestrians and cyclists to drivers, and that responsibility must be shared by all to bring serious injuries and deaths to zero. m State Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin (left) announces $4.2 million in engineering and safety features for PCH at a news conference in December 2023, along with (from left to right) Caltrans District 7 Director Gloria Roberts, state Office of Traffic Safety Deputy Director David Doucette, and District 7 Chief Safety Officer Lee Haber.
Safety Is Paramount at Caltrans
Skidabrader Technologies
OTHER WORK ZONE SAFETY TIPS: - Do not speed in work zones; obey the posted speed limits. - Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected. - Watch for workers; drive with caution. - Don’t change lanes unnecessarily. - Always avoid using mobile phones. - Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you. - Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones. - Expect delays, especially during peak travel times. - Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you. - Anticipate lane shifts, and merge when directed to do so.
By Elizabeth Smilor Special Sections Writer
afe roads and highways for all users: That is the goal of Caltrans’ statewide Safe Systems Approach. In District 7, which encompasses Los Angeles and Ventura counties, a plethora of traditional and innovative improvements are being implemented to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities by 2050. “Caltrans District 7 cares about the safety of all users and workers on our highway system,” said District 7 Director Gloria Roberts. “To that end, we endeavor to bring the Safe System Approach to all of our project development and system operations.” A top priority over the past year in District 7 has been a comprehensive safety makeover of Pacific Coast Highway, concentrated on the curving 21-mile stretch in Malibu where 61 people have been killed since 2010. Four Pepperdine students were struck and killed by a speeding driver in October 2023. Last December, California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin announced a $4.2 million
Qwick Kurb Channelizing Systems
safety innovations
Optical Speed Bars: Transverse pavement markings placed with progressively reduced spacing on both edges of the traveled way to create the perception of increased speed. This illusion encourages drivers to slow down as they pass by the markings. Uses: To slow traffic at curves or other road changes. Skidabrader Technologies: San Diego-based company uses specialized shot-blasting trucks to break up pavement surface. Uses: To remove ghost markings after lane lines are changed, to remove skid marks, and to add friction to a roadway in both wet and dry conditions. Qwick Kurb Channelizing Systems: A raised curb lane separator with paddle or bollard-like vertical markers with reflective material for night visibility. Uses: median separator, bicycle lanes, and work zones
contract for Caltrans to move forward on 30 upgrades to PCH from Santa Monica to the Ventura County line. In addition to these efforts, Go Safely PCH is a collaborative effort among local and state traffic safety stakeholders taking specific actions to reduce deaths and serious injuries on PCH. “California’s goal is to have zero deaths on our system by 2050,” Roberts said. “We are building this into everything we do at Caltrans because one death is one too many.” District 7 Chief Safety Officer Lee Haber detailed the improvements that were made on PCH between December and April, and emphasized that the work continues. The completed work includes: the complete rehabilitation of 41 pedestrian crosswalks; optical speed bars (transverse marks spaced at a gradually decreasing distance to make drivers aware of their speed) at 15 curves; temporary speed feedback signs until permanent ones are installed; speed limits painted on the pavement; updated 6-inch-wide shoulder and lane striping with high-visibility paint; the addition and
“Caltrans District 7 cares about the safety of all users and workers on our highway system. To that end, we endeavor to bring the Safe System Approach to all of our project development and system operations.”
Gloria Roberts Caltrans District 7 Director
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PEOPLE Population: 10,135,614 Hispanic: 48.5%; White: 26.2%; Asian: 14.4%; Black: 7.8%; American Indian: 0.2%; All Other: 2.8% Median Age (Years): 36.5 HOUSING Number of Households: 3,338,658 Average Household Size: 3.0
Median Household Income: $68,044 Number of Housing Units 3,360,402 Homeownership Rate: 45.8% Median Existing Home Sales Price: $778,500 EDUCATION K-12 Public School Student Enrollment 1,425,640 Completed Bachelor Degree or Higher 31.2%
SOURCE: SCAG
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Business is the Heart of City of Industry Leaders Celebrate Economic Success and Community Service
By Elizabeth Smilor Special Sections Writer
his year City of Industry leaders celebrated “The Heart of Business” at its annual State of the City luncheon with hundreds of
Mayor Cory Moss presents the inaugural “Heart of the City” award honoring the Land of the Free Foundation to Majestic Realty President and Chairman of the Board Ed Roski Jr., center, and Majestic Executive Vice President Kent Valley. The City of Industry is home to more than 3,000 businesses that employ more than 67,000 people. The City is proud to be the “Economic Engine of the San Gabriel Valley.” The City welcomed 242 new businesses in 2023. The IBC works with businesses on a daily basis to meet their needs and improve their operations. They also continuously promote career opportunities in the City and hold regular events and trainings. “Looking back at 2023, it was a great year of connecting, learning and engagement with our business community,” said IBC Executive Director Joanne McClaskey, sharing that former NFL running back Emmitt Smith was one featured speaker. “Our goal is to present valuable content regarding timely business topics and a professional atmosphere to connect with peers and industry experts.”
From left to right, City Manager Josh Nelson, IBC Executive Director Joanne McClaskey, Council Member Mike Greubel and City Engineering Manager Mat Hudson at the State of the City event.
business and community members.
“Each one of you makes up what the heart of business is — you are the heartbeat fostering our economic growth, and creating an environment where our community can thrive,” said Mayor Moss. The inaugural Heart of Business Award was presented by Mayor Moss to Majestic Realty for the positive impact they have had on veterans and their families through the Land of the Free Foundation. The award was accepted by Land of the Free Foundation Board Members Ed Roski Jr. and Kent Valley. Board Member John H. Semcken III was not in attendance. All are veterans and colleagues at Majestic.
“Since the City of Industry’s incorporation, we have been committed to being a business- friendly city; it is at our core,” said Mayor Cory Moss. “But this city’s focus on business, that focus, has always been about the people, our community —a community that encompasses everyone here — and everyone who is at the heart of why we do what we do.” The event on March 21 at Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry highlighted City accomplishments and progress in 2023. The City was named a Top 3 Most Business-Friendly City for the
past two consecutive years by the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) and the Industry Business Council (IBC) received a 2024 Business Non-Profit of the Year Bizzi Award from BizFed. Equally important, City of Industry leaders emphasized how together the City and its businesses benefit and give back to the San Gabriel Valley region and beyond.
“We are so proud to be part of the City of Industry. We’ve been here since the inception and the City continues to provide services and jobs to so many,” said Majestic Realty President and Chairman of the Board Roski. Majestic Executive Vice President Valley added: “Thank you for all your support to Land of the Free and all of our veterans and their families. This is really a community service city. People get the misconception that it’s just a place for industrial warehouses and manufacturers, but it’s far more than that.”
The City of Industry is looking ahead to continued success
and growth in 2024 and beyond. m
Top right, attendees at the State of the City luncheon stand for a videotaped show of support for Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Marcucci (see tribute on following page). Below right, members of the Industry Sheriff’s Station at the event.
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ust over a month after hundreds of community members recorded a shoutout of support at the
City Council Mayor
State of the City event, City of Industry Mayor Pro Tem Cathy
Marcucci succumbed to cancer. Marcucci, 60, died at home on April 26 surrounded by her family.
Cory Moss
COICouncil@cityofindustry.org Telephone: (626) 333-2211
She valiantly fought a three-year battle with aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer. Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and a dear friend to many. A lifelong resident of Southern California, Cathy began her civic career in 2017 as a member of the City of Industry City Council, where she served continuously, stepping into the role of Mayor Pro Tem in 2019. The Industry City Council appointed Marcucci’s husband Steve Marcucci to fill her vacant seat. Councilmember Michael Greubel will step into the Mayor Pro Tem seat. “Cathy dedicated her life to our community, and I am honored to continue her legacy. I am committed to serving the residents and businesses of Industry with the same dedication and passion she exemplified,” said Steve Marcucci.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael Greubel
COICouncil@cityofindustry.org Telephone: (626) 333-2211
Council Member Mark Radecki
COICouncil@cityofindustry.org Telephone: (626) 333-2211
Council Member Newell W. Ruggles
The City of Industry lowered flags to half-staff in her honor
and hosted a celebration of her life on June 8.
COICouncil@cityofindustry.org Telephone: (626) 333-2211
“Throughout her tenure, she demonstrated exemplary leadership, fostering collaboration and championing causes that uplifted the lives of people and furry companions alike,” said Mayor Cory Moss. “An avid animal lover, Cathy spearheaded efforts to establish the first no-kill animal rescue in the San Gabriel Valley.” That rescue, Priceless Pets, whose founder and CEO Lisa Price formed a friendship with Marcucci, paid tribute to her saying: “Cathy, a beacon of love and compassion, left an indelible mark on our hearts and the world around her. Cathy’s journey was one of remarkable courage and boundless love. … Cathy’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare extended far beyond words; it was woven into the fabric of her being.” m Memorial donations are requested to Priceless Pets: pricelesspetrescue.org/cathy-marcucci
Council Member Steve Marcucci
COICouncil@cityofindustry.org Telephone: (626) 333-2211
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The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Los Angeles, a charter county. As such, it has the unique function of serving as the executive and legislative head of the largest and most complex county government in the United States. The civil service staff within County departments and agencies works to meet the needs of more than 10 million people.
CHAIR OF BOARD, FIFTH DISTRICT KATHRYN BARGER kathryn@bos.lacounty.gov Downtown Office: (213) 974-5555 Antelope Valley Office: (661) 726-3600 San Gabriel Valley Office: (626) 356-5407 East San Gabriel Valley Office: (909) 394-2264 Santa Clarita Valley Office: (661) 287-3657 San Fernando Valley Office: (818) 993-5170
FIRST DISTRICT HILDA L. SOLIS
FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov East L.A. Office: (323) 881-4601 Southeast L.A. Office: (323) 826-6370
Hall of Administration Office: (213) 974-4111 San Gabriel Valley Office: (626) 350-4500 East San Gabriel Valley Office:.(909) 593-3661
THIRD DISTRICT LINDSEY P. HORVATH ThirdDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov Downtown Office: (213) 974-3333 West/Metro L.A.: (310) 231-1170 East San Fernando Valley: (818) 901-3831 West Valley/Mountain Communities: (818) 880-9416
FOURTH DISTRICT JANICE HAHN
SECOND DISTRICT HOLLY J. MITCHELL HollyJMitchell@bos.lacounty.gov Downtown Office: (213) 974-2222
FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov Downtown Office: (213) 974-4444 Norwalk Office: (562) 807-7350 Bellflower Office: (562) 804-8208 Long Beach / Signal Hill Office: (562) 256-1920 San Pedro Office: (310) 519-6021 Torrance Office: (310) 222-3015
Exposition Park Office: (213) 741-9292 Florence-Firestone Office: (213) 974-1645 Lennox Office: (310) 680-8601
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 31ST DISTRICT
36TH DISTRICT Ted Lieu 2454 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3976
Gil Cisneros 2463 Rayburn
House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5256
32ND DISTRICT Brad Sherman 2365 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5911 34TH DISTRICT Jimmy Gomez 506 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6235
38TH DISTRICT Linda Sánchez 2309 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6676 37TH DISTRICT Sydney Kamlager-Dove 144 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-7084
43RD DISTRICT Maxine Waters 2221 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2201 44TH DISTRICT Nanette Diaz Barragán 2312 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-8220
PRESIDENT Donald J Trump The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414
VICE PRESIDENT J.D. Vance Old Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20501 (202) 456-2326
U.S. SENATE
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
23RD DISTRICT Jay Obernolte 2433 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5861 26TH DISTRICT Julia Brownley 2262 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5811 27TH DISTRICT George Whitesides 1504 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-1956
28TH DISTRICT Judy Chu 2423 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5464
35TH DISTRICT Norma Torres 2227 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-6161
42ND DISTRICT Robert Garcia 415 West Ocean Blvd Suite 2803 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 512-8489
45TH DISTRICT Derek Tran 1127 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2415
Alex Padilla SH-112 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3553
29TH DISTRICT Luz Rivas 1319 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6131
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICIALS
SHERIFF Robert G. Luna L. A. County Sheriff Headquarters - Hall of Justice
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Nathan J. Hochman Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office 211 West Temple St., Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-3512
ASSESSOR Jeffrey Prang 500 West Temple St. Room 225 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-3211
30TH DISTRICT Laura Friedman 245 E. Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91502 (202) 225-4176
211 W. Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 229-1700
Adam Schiff SD-B40B, Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3841
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
DISTRICT 1 Hilda L. Solis Room 856 (213) 974-4111
DISTRICT 2 Holly J. Mitchell Room 866 (213) 974-2222
DISTRICT 3 Lindsey P. Horvath Room 821 (213) 974-3333
DISTRICT 4 Janice Hahn Room 822 (213) 974-4444
DISTRICT 5 Kathryn Barger Room 869 (213) 974-5555
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SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE 2nd District Mike McGuire 1021 O St., Suite 8518 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4002
20th District Caroline Menjivar 6150 Van Nuys Boulevard Suite 400 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-5588 22nd District Susan Rubio 100 S. Vincent Avenue Suite 401 West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 430-2499 Martinez Valladares 100 South Vincent Ave. Suite 401 West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 430-2499 24th District Ben Allen 2512 Artesia Boulevard Suite 320 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 318-6994 23rd District Suzette
25th District Sasha Rene Perez 601 East Glenoaks Boulevard, Suite 210, Glendale, CA 91207 (818) 409-0400
26th District Maria Elena Durazo 1808 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 483-9300
33rd District Lena A. Gonzalez 3939 Atlantic Avenue Suite 107 Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 256-7921 34th District Thomas J. Umberg 1000 East Santa Ana Blvd. Suite 220B Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 558-3785 35th District Laura Richardson One West Manchester Bou - levard, Suite 600, Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 412-6120 36th District Vacant 301 Main Street Suite 212 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 374-4000
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Eleni Kounalakis
GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom
State Capitol Room 1114 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-8994 300 S. Spring St., Ste.12702 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 897-7086
1st Floor State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 300 S. Spring St., 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 897-0322
27th District Henry I. Stern 5016 N. Parkway Calabasas Suite 222 Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 876-3352
TREASURER Fiona Ma P.O. Box 942809
ATTORNEY GENERAL Rob Bonta Attorney General’s Office California Department of Justice P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244 (800) 952-5225
CONTROLLER Malia M. Cohen 3 00 Capitol Mall, Ste 1850 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2636 Los Angeles 888 S. Figueroa, Ste. 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 833-6010
915 Capitol Mall C-15 Sacramento, CA 94209 (916) 653-2995 300 S. Spring St., Ste. 8506 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-4467
28th District Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 700 Exposition Park Drive Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213)745-6656
SECRETARY OF STATE Dr. Shirley N. Weber 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-6814
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Ricardo Lara 300 Capital Mall, Ste. 1700 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 492-3500 (800) 927-4357 www.insurance.ca.gov
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Tony Thurmond 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 319-0800
30th District Bob Archuleta 12501 Imperial Highway Suite 110 Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 406-1001
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“My focus as Board Chair: that we deliver for our constituents, so they see that their investments are paying off in safer, cleaner, more convenient transit.”
Janice Hahn L.A. County Supervisor Metro Board Chair
SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY 29th District Robert Rivas
60 West Market St., Suite 110 Salinas CA 93901 (831) 759-8676
525 Monterey Street Soledad, CA 93960 (831) 759-8676
62nd District Jose Luis Solache Jr. 4909 Lakewood Boulevard, Suite 400 Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 529-3250
34th District Tom Lackey 41301 12th Street West Suite F Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 267-7636 39th District Juan Carrillo 823 East Avenue Q-9 Suite A Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 266-3908 40th District Pilar Schiavo 27441 Tourney Rd. Suite 160 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 286-1565
44th District Nick Shultz 300 East Magnolia Boulevard, Suite 504 Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 558-3043 46th District Jesse Gabriel 20750 Ventura Blvd. Suite 101 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 346-4521 48th District Blanca E. Rubio 100 North Barranca St. Suite 895 West Covina, CA 91791 (626) 960-4457 49th District Mike Fong 1255 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 216 Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 264-4949 51st District Rick Chavez Zbur 2800 28th St. Suite 105 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 450-0041 52nd District Jessica Caloza 1910 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 810 Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 483-5252
53rd District Michelle Rodriguez 13160 7th Street, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 902-9606
By Elizabeth Smilor Special Sections Writer Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn: Safety Comes First “You can’t take a weapon into Dodger Stadium
64th District Blanca Pacheco 8255 Firestone Blvd. Suite 203 Downey, CA 90241 (562) 861-5803
54th District Mark Gonzalez 320 West Fourth Street, Room 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-4646
or onto a plane, and you shouldn’t be able to take a weapon onto Metro,” Chair Hahn said. “I want to see weapons detection technology installed at our rail stations and aboard our buses as soon as possible.” The Chair’s two other top priorities are to address the unhoused population on the Metro system; and improve the overall rider experience. The Metro Board is advancing a partnership in Long Beach that will provide beds for unhoused riders who have nowhere to go when the trains stop running in the middle of the night. “It is my hope that we can help these people into interim housing so that they do not have to resort to the train for shelter,” she said.
n her role as Metro Board Chair, L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s top priority is the safety of the millions of Metro riders and its nearly 12,000 employees. Metro rail network, but I think we all realize that these new lines and stations will ultimately fail if riders’ top concern isn’t whether the Metro system goes where they need it to – but whether they will reach their destination safely,” said Hahn, who serves as Chair from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. As Supervisor since 2016 she represents the 4th District, which stretches from Commerce to Long Beach, and La Habra Heights to Rancho Palos Verdes, and also includes Santa Catalina Island. In her first month as Metro Board Chair, a set of safety initiatives have been moved forward by the Board, she said. Chair Hahn supports more visible law enforcement on the system as Metro works to establish its Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD). Also currently underway, is a pilot program at Union Station to test three different types of weapons detection technologies. “There are projects in the works to expand our
65th District Mike A. Gipson 205 South Willowbrook Ave. Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-5557
55th District Isaac G. Bryan 5601 West Slauson Ave. Suite 200 Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 641-5410
66th District Al Muratsuchi 3424 West Carson St. Suite 450 Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 375-0691 67th District Sharon Quirk-Silva 4 Centerpointe Dr. Suite 120 La Palma, CA 90623 (714) 521-6713 69th District Josh Lowenthal 5000 East Spring St. Suite 550 Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 429-0470
41st District John Harabedian 600 North Rosemead Boulevard, Suite 117 Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 351-1917 42nd District Jacqui Irwin 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 412 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 370-0542
56th District Lisa Calderon 13181 Crossroads
Parkway North, Suite 160 City of Industry, CA 91746 (562) 692-5858
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To improve rider experience, buses and trains need to be clean and arrive on time, and stations need to be clean, well-lit, and safe, Hahn said. “When my father (Kenneth Hahn) was an L.A. County Supervisor, he would take a different route to the office through his district every day. And
57th District Sade Elhawary 700 Exposition Park Drive Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213) 744-2111
every time he came across a pothole, he would report it to his staff and tell them that, the next time he drove that road, he expected it to be fixed,” she recalled. “So, I am going to take a page out of my dad’s book. I am making it a point to ride Metro more often so that I better understand what our riders experience every See Janice Hahn Pg 30
43rd District Celeste Rodriguez 9300 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, First Floor
61st District Tina McKinnor One Manchester Blvd. Suite 601 Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 412-6400
Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 504-3911
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an in-house public safety department. “If you are on transit, you deserve to be safe. You deserve to feel safe and you deserve a peaceful and clean station, bus, or train.” The transition to the TCPSD will take about five years, so in the meantime, Metro is working with contracted law enforcement agencies, homeless and mental health outreach groups and has made the Ambassador Program permanent with an additional 300-plus Ambassadors. Trained in the administration of Narcan, the Ambassadors have saved nearly 200 lives from drug overdoses.
By Elizabeth Smilor Special Sections Writer Metro Keeps Moving Forward as the 2028 Games Come into View
etro is forging ahead with optimism and significant progress on major projects, safety and outreach initiatives, and equity programs as the region moves closer to hosting the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic games. “We know that when L.A. hosts the Olympics in 2028, Metro will show the world how we can move millions of fans and local residents alike in a clean, convenient and truly exemplary fashion,” said L.A. Mayor and outgoing Metro Board Chair Karen Bass at the State of the Agency event. “That’s what Metro does every day, powering our economy, putting people to work in good infrastructure jobs, and cleaning our air.” At the annual gathering in Union Station in July, Bass ceremoniously passed the gavel to the new Metro Board Chair, L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Bass and Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins noted Metro has experienced 18 consecutive months of ridership growth, bringing ridership to nearly 1 million boardings a day and making Metro the second-busiest transportation system in the country. “This is an exciting and consequential time for Metro. In the last three years, we’ve made incredible progress in advancing our ambitious transportation plans,” Wiggins said. “Our accomplishments over the last three years are a tribute to the passion and dedication of our more than 11,800 Metro employees and the growth in Metro ridership tells me we are on the right track.” Metro leaders highlighted accomplishments over the past fiscal year, including a Board vote to establish a Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD), the opening of housing for the homeless on Metro land, expansion of the GoPass and LIFE discount fare programs, and infrastructure milestones on multiple train lines and Bus Priority lanes. “After ridership has been steadily increasing to almost pre-pandemic levels, we have sadly experienced a spike in violent crime; and hard-working Metro employees and riders alike feeling unsafe on the system. So, we took action,” said Bass in describing a surge in law enforcement on the system, the establishment of a unified command center, and the Metro Board decision to create
From left, Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, past Board Chair Karen Bass, and Board Vice Chair Fernando Dutra at the State of the Agency event.
Incoming Board Chair Hahn said her top priority will be safety for riders and employees, followed by an emphasis on rider experience that will include compassionately addressing homelessness. In June, the La Veranda affordable housing development opened on Metro-owned land in Boyle Heights, and the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) unveiled its Welcome Navigation Center in South L.A. “For the first time, when unhoused people have to leave our trains at the end of the line, in the middle of the night, our homeless outreach teams have a place to take them where they can have a meal and a warm bed and the help they need, so they don’t have to get on a train the next morning just to be off the streets,” Hahn said. She emphasized the importance of partnerships between agencies and cities to address these larger societal issues. “Public transit is core to civil rights and advancement of equity across America, so as L.A., Long Beach, and the region look to challenges from homelessness, the rising cost of housing, economic inclusion and more, we have to look to transit as the vehicle to really bring our communities together,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson following the event. “Long Beach is a big venue for L.A. 2028 so we need to make sure we’re connected.” New connections are being made regularly as progress continues on infrastructure projects. Significant milestones in the past year include: the completion of tunneling for all three sections of the Purple (D Line) Extension for a subway that will connect downtown L.A. to the Westside; establishing new Bus Priority Lanes to
improve transit efficiency; progress on the renamed Southeast Gateway Line, Eastside Transit Corridor, and C Line Extension to Torrance; and the construction of the Airport Metro Connector (AMC). Located on the Metro K Line, the future AMC includes a light rail station, bus plaza, bicycle parking, customer service center, passenger pick-up and drop-off area, and direct connection to the future LAX Automated People Mover to provide more options for travelers and employees to get to the airport. “This is a massive opportunity for our region to show the world that L.A. isn’t just a car city: it’s a transit city,” Wiggins said. “We’re leveraging the Games to build a massive transit legacy for L.A. County, so we can put our best foot forward for the world, and help our region thrive in the decades to come.” m
Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins speaks with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
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Panorama City, Arleta and Pacoima, many of whom are transit dependent. “Growing up in Pacoima, bringing rail transit to the east side of the San Fernando Valley has been a priority of mine for decades,” said Senator Alex Padilla, who along with Congressman Tony Cárdenas, helped secure the federal funds. “Underserved Angelenos deserve more access to reliable, affordable transit to create opportunities for work and for a better life.” Metro is now conducting advanced utility
the 9-mile project will provide a high-capacity, fast and reliable alternative for commuters seeking to travel quickly between downtown L.A. and West Los Angeles – the region’s two largest urban centers. Metro anticipates receiving over $150 million in federal funding for section three (between Century City and Westwood), part of a broader $1.2 billion federal commitment for this section. All sections will be open prior to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Metro also received a $77.5 million FY24 Low
or No Emission grant from the Federal Transit Administration
adjustment work for the $3.57 billion project. Construction of utility work and minor street
Metro Projects Advance: Federal and State Funds Give Transit Agency a Boost
Metro Board Members and elected officials celebrate a $893 million federal grant for the East San Fernando Light Rail Project.
By Elizabeth Smilor Special Sections Writer
However, Metro’s vision goes well beyond 2028 as a world-class transportation system for all users. Most recently, Metro was awarded a $893 million Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the new East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project -- the first local stop, commuter rail service to return to Van Nuys Boulevard in more than 70 years. The last Pacific Electric “San Fernando Valley Line” urban electric railway rolled down Van Nuys Boulevard in 1952. “This direct, rapid transit connection to our growing Metro system is going to make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of residents across our East San Fernando Valley communities,” said Metro Board Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn. The project previously received $600 million in California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) grant funding, illustrating that a combination of local, state and federal transportation dollars is helping transform mobility in the Valley. The line will be built along Van Nuys Boulevard, one of the Valley’s busiest corridors and will provide a new light rail alternative for the residents of Van Nuys,
L.A. Mayor and then Metro Board Chair Karen Bass talks with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as he toured Metro transit projects last summer.
ith an influx of state and federal funds, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is fast tracking multiple projects – from the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project to the procurement of zero-emissions buses. “During our international delegation to Paris to prepare for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics Games, the message was clear: there’s no time to waste in strengthening our local infrastructure and transportation system to be ready to welcome the world for the Games,” said Mayor of Los Angeles and Metro Board Member Karen Bass. Metro’s Twenty-Eight by ’28 Initiative outlines projects slated for completion by 2028. Five projects have already been completed, including most recently the transformational Regional Connector in Downtown L.A., which closed a missing link in the rail system and created better transit access to the core of downtown, and provided a seamless journey for riders.
improvements along Van Nuys Boulevard is expected to start later this year. The 6.7-mile project will include 11 new light rail stations and is currently forecast to open in 2031. “This $893 million grant will enable us to finally bring light rail back to the Valley, and we thank the Biden- Harris Administration and the L.A. County Congressional Delegation for making this critical investment in our region’s future,” said Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins. “Thirty-five percent of households in the East San Fernando Valley depend on Metro for their transportation, and the East San Fernando Valley Line will give them faster and more efficient service than ever before. Now that this funding is in place, we look forward to breaking ground on this line in the coming months.” Earlier this year, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill provided Metro with over $700 million in funding, which will be used for three projects: the East San Fernando light rail; and two sections of the Westside’s D (Purple) Line extension. The D Line (Purple) Subway Extension Project is being constructed in three sections, and will connect Koreatown in Downtown L.A. with West L.A. Combined,
to help the agency purchase dozens of battery electric buses, install new chargers and expand workforce development training at its West Hollywood bus division. The new electric buses will run on multiple lines throughout Los Angeles County and enhance mobility with direct access to Metro rail lines. The project emphasizes environmental and air quality improvements while providing high-quality transit service to Los Angeles County’s residents and visitors. “As we approach the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Metro will continue to showcase Los Angeles as a climate leader on the world stage, providing clean transportation options to athletes and attendees,” Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board Member Lindsey P. Horvath. Metro is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly a million boardings daily on six electric rail lines and 117 bus routes utilizing more than 2,000 low-emission buses. m
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