LA Planning Commission puts political interest above needs of San Fernando Valley constituents
At a time when the economy is in a downturn and when retail chains are closing doors (Mervyns, Linen ‘N Things, Circuit City, among others) you would think city leaders would embrace the few retailers that are still willing and able to invest in communities – and particularly those who are re-opening closed retail buildings.
But not Los Angeles city leaders.
Instead of welcoming progress and ushering in economic recovery, the Los Angeles City Council and the Los Angeles Planning Department have done nothing but prevent Home Deport from re-opening a former K-Mart building in Sunland-Tujunga.
Home Depot wants to bring commerce, jobs and life back to a San Fernando Valley strip mall; furthermore, management from the Do-It-Yourself building supplier has played by the rules outlined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LA City leaders on the other hand have put aside the needs of their constituency and instead misused CEQA as a means to a political end.
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Renters Take Heed: Perform a background check on your potential landlord
Did you know that 339,655 renters have been evicted because of landlord foreclosures so far this year? Make sure this does not happen to you. Rentalforeclosure.com is a helpful tool for determining if the property you plan to rent is in good standing with the landlord’s mortgage company.
City Offers New Program to Help Young Residents Find and Keep a Job
A new program designed for beginning and rising workers will soon be offered to Lancaster residents. The Workforce Development Program will offer a low cost convenient way for young jobseekers to learn what it takes to be a great employee. Registration closes December 19 and classes begin January 6, 2009. Individuals interested in taking the course are advised to register as soon as possible, as space will be limited to thirty students.
A collaborative effort between the Parks, Recreation and Arts Department and Antelope Valley College, the course will cover the skills required to find job openings, prepare for interviews and demonstrate “employability.” It will also provide insight into the skills required to keep a job, develop good people skills in order to rise through the ranks, and take on more responsibility. Participants who successfully finish the course will receive an award of completion.
The eight courses, each three hours in length, will take place Jan. 6 to 29 on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Classes will be offered at Park View Middle School located at 808 W. Avenue J in Lancaster. Residents interested in the program can register online at www.cityoflancasterca.org and clicking on “Recreation Activities,” or by calling at 661-723-6077. A $10 registration fee will be required upon signing up for the course.
