LA NOW Episode #42 Air Date: February 28, 2011 Hosted by: Mike Dinow 1. Dozens of first responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department are in New Zealand responding to last week’s earthquake as part of California Task Force 2. 2. Seismic restrictions have severely limited the capacity and protection of the Big Tujunga Dam, but an $88 million upgrade project by the Department of Public Works is getting Big T Dam back in action. 3. New census data is in, so the once-a-decade process of reviewing the boundaries of the Board of Supervisors districts for population equity is about to begin. How the public can get involved in the review process. 4. The County has a new top advocate in Sacramento. 5. The fight continues to combat graffiti in the County’s flood control channels thanks to a new round of funding. 6. Phase II of the Department of Public Health’s Erase Doubt HIV testing and awareness campaign is now underway. 6. The Age of Mammals is the newest permanent exhibit at the Natural History Museum, where visitors can learn about the development of the human species.

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Episode #45

Air Date: March 21, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. The County’s Emergency Survival Guide provides critical information on how you and your family can prepare in advance for a potential disaster.

2. An inside look at the inmate work crews that work alongside the Los Angeles County Fire Department as first responders in the fight against wildfires.

3. Women who make a difference are honored by the County’s Commission for Women.

4. Homeowners can to enter the Home Energy Makeover contest, led by the County’s Office of Sustainability. The winning home will receive energy and water efficiency improvements estimated at $50,000 and certification as a green home.

5. When it comes to protecting the health of County residents, the Toxicology Lab at the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures plays a critical part in keeping food, beverages, and consumer products safe.

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Episode #44

Air Date: March 14, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. The latest on the overseas search and rescue efforts by the Fire Department’s California Task Force 2.

2. The County tackles fraud head-on within In-Home Supportive Services, securing more than 70 successful felony complaints and saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in potential fraud, all thanks to a partnership between the District Attorney, the Department of Public Social Services and the State of California.

3. Low-income County residents receiving certain governed benefits can get free help filing taxes from the Department of Public Social Services.

4. When is a pound truly a pound? The Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures has the answer inside the County’s Metrology Lab.

5. Physical rehabilitation is instrumental in a patient’s recovery at Rancho Los Amigos, but emotional well-being is also a key part of the healing process, as some patients found during Rancho’s annual performing arts program.

6. The Department of Mental Health takes to the airwaves with a weekly radio show focused on education and understanding of mental illnesses.

7. Going green at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center gains national recognition and a County-first for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Episode #43

Air Date: March 7, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. It’s estimated that treating someone with HIV costs $600,000 over the course of a lifetime. In response, the County Office of AIDS Programs and Policy is proactively working to keep those costs down and save lives.

2. The County’s new Fire Chief is on the job. Chief Daryl Osby talks about his commitment to the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the public.

3. Many members of the Fire Department’s California Task Force 2 remain on the ground in New Zealand. An update of the earthquake search and rescue efforts.

4. Every two years, hundreds of volunteers canvass the County to conduct the nation’s largest homeless count.

5. For the first time since its founding over 25 years ago, the County’s High School for the Arts is getting a dedicated, state-of-the-art building on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles.

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Episode #42

Air Date: February 28, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. Dozens of first responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department are in New Zealand responding to last week’s earthquake as part of California Task Force 2.

2. Seismic restrictions have severely limited the capacity and protection of the Big Tujunga Dam, but an $88 million upgrade project by the Department of Public Works is getting Big T Dam back in action.

3. New census data is in, so the once-a-decade process of reviewing the boundaries of the Board of Supervisors districts for population equity is about to begin. How the public can get involved in the review process.

4. The County has a new top advocate in Sacramento.

5. The fight continues to combat graffiti in the County’s flood control channels thanks to a new round of funding.

6. Phase II of the Department of Public Health’s Erase Doubt HIV testing and awareness campaign is now underway.

6. The Age of Mammals is the newest permanent exhibit at the Natural History Museum, where visitors can learn about the development of the human species.

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Episode #41

Air Date: February 21, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. Nearly 13 percent of local emergency rooms visits last year were in County hospitals, now one of those hospitals, Olive View—UCLA Medical Center, has a new, state of the art emergency department to meet the growing demand.

2. Rates of depression are on the rise locally and the Department of Public Health is working to raise awareness.

3. The County may need as many 40,000 medical volunteers to respond to a large-scale natural disaster, now the Department of Health Services is working to pre-register workers through the Disaster Healthcare Volunteer program.

4. One of the top librarians in the country is a County employee, but it’s her work outside, not inside, the Lawndale Library that received national recognition.

5. Two local beaches managed by the Department of Beaches and Harbors ranked among the top ten local filming locations in 2010.

6. Visitors to the Natural History Museum can meet the latest addition to the museum’s puppet troupe, a life-sized saber-toothed cat, one of the Los Angeles’ most ferocious extinct predators.

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Episode #40

Air Date: February 14, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. The County gets a new Fire Chief – Darryl Osby takes the top post later this month.

2. How the Department of Public Health will inspect and assign grades to more than 6,000 mobile food trucks.

3. With a new Presidential appointment, the County’s Public health Chief will be advising on how federal money should be spent on health care.

4. The public can learn the full details of how the Governor’s budget proposal might impact County services with information the Chief Executive Office has made available online.

5. Assessor John Noguez is educating property owners on relief they can receive if they suffered extensive damage during winter storms or other disasters.

6. The Coroner has suggestions to scare up some unique gift ideas.

7. A free grooming program has helped give over 3,000 dogs in the Department of Animal Care and Control a new leash on life.

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Episode #37

Air Date: January 24, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. Equipment from the Department of Beaches and Harbors has been put to use all the way across the country, aiding in the cleanup of the Gulf Coast oil spill.

2. The lives of a local family, transformed in a remarkable way, thanks to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at LAC + USC Medical Center.

3. Antelope Valley residents can now get financial help with pet care thanks to a partnership with the Department of Animal Care and Control.

4. Property owners can get help lowering their tax assessment and Los Angeles County is offering a series of free workshops on how to do just that.

5. The Department of Public Works gears up before winter storms by running regular tests on huge valves within the San Gabriel Dam.

6. An outreach effort by the Human Relations Commission is bringing a musical message of tolerance and anti-violence through a new band known as The Bricks.

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Episode #36

Air Date: January 17, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. Business Technology Center: Local tech companies are taking off thanks to a County resource from the Community Development Commission.

2. New Assessor: John Noguez is sworn in as Assessor, his comments to the County’s property tax payers.

3. Fire Chief Honored: Chief Freeman receives a permanent tribute before his upcoming retirement.

4. Prenatal Healthcare: The Department of Health Services takes a proactive and preventative approach to prenatal care, improving the health of mothers and babies, and saving millions in healthcare costs at the same time. (First in a series).

5. Naming a newborn: Parents can see how popular a name is locally thanks to a Department of Public Health website that tracks baby-naming trends in Los Angeles County.

6. Fashioning Fashion: A new LACMA exhibit tells the story of fashion's aesthetic and technical development from the Age of Enlightenment to World War I.

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Episode #35

Air Date: January 10, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. The Department of Public Works makes quick work of storm damage in the San Gabriel Mountains, clearing debris basins and cleaning up damage.

2. The LA Philharmonic’s leading violinist works with the Department of Mental Health to bring a special concert to the streets of Skid Row.

3. Lakers star Ron Artest and Los Angeles County score a slam dunk for mental health.

4. Hate crimes see a big drop overall last year. How the County’s Human Relations Commission continues funds efforts to prevent hate crimes.

5. Nursing home rating system: What started as an advocacy effort by Supervisor Antonovich becomes a statewide model.

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Episode #33

Air Date: December 13, 2010
Hosted by: Rachel Boesing

1. Buyer Beware: The County’s Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures has some important tips to protect consumers during the holiday shopping season.

2. Whooping Cough: It’s on the rise in LA County – who is most at risk and which County clinics can provide you a booster shot.

3. Street Soccer: Homeless youth in East LA are getting new opportunities on the soccer field and in life, thanks to a County grant.

4. Senior Pets: If you are looking for a low maintenance pet, Animal Care & Control has the perfect pooch for you.

5. Citizen Science: The Natural History Museum is teaming up with members of the public to make some major scientific discoveries right here in Los Angeles County.

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Episode #32

Air Date: December 6, 2010
Hosted by: Rachel Boesing

1. Ban on Bags: Supervisors approve a ban on plastic bags, which communities will be impacted and what are the local environmental impacts of disposable plastic bags.

2. On Patrol: Several unincorporated communities and cities in South LA and the South Bay have a new Sheriff’s Station. A look at the unique facilities in the building that will benefit local residents.

3. Steps to Excellence: Child Care is a billion dollar business in Los Angeles County, now a County project is educating and empowering parents about how to choose quality child care programs.

4. Adopt a Family: The Department of Public Social Services has some ideas of how you can give back in a special way during the holiday season.

5. The Growing Experience: A seven acre organic farm is at the heart of a County public housing community, improving health and providing opportunities at Carmelitos in Long Beach for more than a decade.

6. Lights on: The County celebrates the holiday season with the annual tree-lighting ceremony.

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Episode #31

Air Date: November 22, 2010

Hosted by: Rachel Boesing

1. Redefining a Violent Legacy: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department works with a local artist to turn a history of crime into a future of peace.

2. Honoring the Fallen: A permanent memorial is dedicated in the Antelope Valley and San Gabriel Mountains to the two County firefighters killed in the Station Fire last year.

3. Booming Business: The County Library meets growing need for services by opening two unique new libraries in unincorporated communities in Acton/Agua Dulce and West Whittier.

4. Free Legal Help: County residents who are navigating the court system can get much of the advice they need all for free at Self Help Legal Centers.

5. Artistic Opportunities: Local arts organizations looking for grants for summer internships can get the help and funding they need from the County’s Arts Commission.

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Episode #30

Air Date: November 15, 2010

Hosted by: Rachel Boesing

1. Credit Card Rules: The County’s consumer protection team explains new credit card rules impacting every consumer.

2. Debris basin expansion: Where are mud flows and rock slides likely to head during winter storms? Right into a County construction site in La Canada-Flintridge and it’s all according to plans.

3. Flu Season coming: Protecting your health during flu season.

4. SNAP Decisions: Will you need special assistance during a disaster? The County has a new way to connect you to the specialized care you might need.

5. The Art of Rancho: An art colony in the heart of Downey. The unique artists of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

6. Business Facelift: The County gets in the business of sprucing up shops in East LA.

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Episode #29

Air Date: November 8, 2010

Hosted by: Rachel Boesing

1. Inside Election Night: How the nation’s largest elections office making sure every vote is counted from the local ballot box to the final count.

2. Noguez elected Assessor: Who he is and what he does.

3. Rent-A-Park: having a picnic at the park or a day at the beach is getting easier.

4. HERO Housing Program: making heroes and homeowners for dozens of County residents.

5. Bug Bus: The mysteries of mosquito saliva and other lessons learned onboard the new Bug Bus.

6. Veterans Day Discount: a special thank you from the County.

LA NOW

Episode #42

Air Date: February 28, 2011
Hosted by: Mike Dinow

1. Dozens of first responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department are in New Zealand responding to last week’s earthquake as part of California Task Force 2.

2. Seismic restrictions have severely limited the capacity and protection of the Big Tujunga Dam, but an $88 million upgrade project by the Department of Public Works is getting Big T Dam back in action.

3. New census data is in, so the once-a-decade process of reviewing the boundaries of the Board of Supervisors districts for population equity is about to begin. How the public can get involved in the review process.

4. The County has a new top advocate in Sacramento.

5. The fight continues to combat graffiti in the County’s flood control channels thanks to a new round of funding.

6. Phase II of the Department of Public Health’s Erase Doubt HIV testing and awareness campaign is now underway.

6. The Age of Mammals is the newest permanent exhibit at the Natural History Museum, where visitors can learn about the development of the human species.