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June 2008
Water for Tomorrow: We unveiled a landmark plan to meet growing water demand through a six-fold increase in water recycling, ramped up enforcement of water restrictions and innovative incentives to help Angelenos reduce water use.
School Reform Marches On: Hundreds of students and community volunteers helped us clean up Roosevelt High School and Santee Educational Complex in preparation for the schools’ July 1 transition from LAUSD to our Partnership.
Summer Jobs for LA’s Youth: We met our goal of 10,000 youth jobs last year, and with the help of business partners and civic leaders, we are going to provide 15,000 jobs for L.A.’s youth this year.
Summer Swimming Season: We kicked off the summer swimming season at the Hollywood Pool, one of 54 public pools available for city residents and free for kids this summer.
Green Building Ordinance: We're leaving greener footprints! We signed a groundbreaking new green building law on Earth Day; the bold, comprehensive plan could reduce LA’s carbon emissions by more than 80,000 tons by 2012.
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OurLA... Featuring
Water for Tomorrow
Mayor Villaraigosa, City and environmental leaders unveil a plan to ensure water continues to flow in Los Angeles for the next 20 years.
In the midst of a statewide drought, the Mayor unveiled a far-reaching water plan to meet growing demand through unprecedented water recycling and increased conservation.
Representing a $1.5 billion investment, the plan lays out many incentives for Angelenos to reduce water use and introduces an innovative recycling program, through which the City will conserve enough water to fill the entire San Fernando Valley with 1 foot of water.
In order to promote conservation, City water restrictions will be more strongly enforced, and free “smart sprinklers” will be distributed to every Los Angeles home.
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Partnership for LA Schools Clean-up
Roosevelt High students beautify their campus. Hundreds of students, parents, and community members planted trees, repainted classrooms and hallways, and put up a mural.
Kicking off a summer of community-driven cleanups at our Partnership Schools, hundreds of volunteers painted, cleaned and updated Roosevelt High School and Santee Educational Complex.
The cleanups are in preparation for the beginning of the school year on July 1, when Roosevelt, Santee, and eight other L.A. schools are set to transition from LAUSD to the Mayor's Partnership.
OurLA... Featuring
Green Building Ordinance
Mayor Villaraigosa signs into law a groundbreaking green building ordinance on Earth Day. The innovative and comprehensive plan sets L.A. on course to reduce its carbon emissions by more than 80,000 tons by 2012.
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Summer Pool Season
The Mayor joins Council President Eric Garcetti and Kaiser Permanente representatives to kick-off the 2008 swimming season at the Hollywood Pool. Kaiser Permanente's "Operation Splash" offers free swimming lessons to over 8,000 low-income families.
Beat the Heat this Summer:
Take a swim - Visit one of the City's public pools, accessible to all residents and free for kids!
Read a book - Do some summer reading at the library.
Hit the beach - Find one of our many area beaches.
Eat light - Fruits, vegetables and salads are easier to digest and keep you hydrated in heat.
Park it - Have a picnic and enjoy the shade at the City's many public parks. Some offer live entertainment, free swimming lessons and plenty of space to play.
Plant a tree - Get a free shade tree for your residence! In partnership with Million Trees LA, the DWP's Trees for a Green LA program offers free shade trees.
Strategic cooling - Let out heat at night or when the temperature is below 77. For window fans, face the blades outside to suck warm air out and pull cooler air in.
Desert trick - Hang a damp sheet in an open window when the air outside is dry and cooler than the inside. The incoming air will be cooled by evaporating water.
Cook smart - Save cooking for cooler hours, or cook outdoors.
Spice it up - Eating hot and spicy food can cool you down. Chili peppers contain a chemical compound that helps us sweat. When the sweat evaporates, we cool off.
For more tips to stay cool, conserve water, and more upcoming summer events, visit http://mayor.lacity.org. |
It's OurLA
Levitt Pavilion Concert Series
From July 3 to September 14, free concerts will be offered every Wednesday to Sunday evening at MacArthur Park, featuring world-class artists and culturally diverse entertainment.
Levitt Pavilion
MacArthur Park
(213) 384-5701
www.levittpavilionlosangeles.org/
Pershing Square Summer Fun
A great summer series featuring lunchtime and evening concerts, Salsa Sundays and shows for the kids. Catch a show right in the heart of downtown!
Pershing Square
532 S. Olive St.
Downtown Los Angeles
1-888-LA-PARKS (527-2757)
www.laparks.org/pershingsquare
Grand Performances
Join us downtown for free performances featuring world music and eclectic sounds from LA artists.
California Plaza
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-2198
www.grandperformances.org
Shakespeare by the Sea
Take in A Midsummer Night's Dream or Antony & Cleopatra in this annual series of performances in San
Pedro's Point Fermin Park, a beautiful outdoor theater right on the ocean.
Point Fermin Park
San Pedro
(310) 548-7596
www.shakespearebythesea.org
Downtown Art Walk
Join this monthly self-guided tour of art exhibition venues downtown, including commercial art galleries, public museums, non-profit spaces, and grassroots arts venues.
July 10, noon to 9 pm
(213) 842-8574
www.downtownartwalk.com
Summer Jobs for Youth
Help a young Angeleno feel the pride of a job and a paycheck. If you're between 18 and 24 and looking for a job this summer, or f your business can offer a full or part-time job this summer, connect with us. Call 3-1-1 or visit www.hirelayouth.com.
Summer Jazz Concert Series
Enjoy free concerts by top jazz performers every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at the 5th Annual Wine, Jazz and Moonlight summer concert series at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The event is free to the public and donations for the wine tasting benefit Project Angel Food.
Learn to Swim and Dive
The LA84 Foundation Summer Swim Program offers instruction in the basics of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo for kids at various City pools. For participating pools and more information visit www.la84foundation.org 
4th of July Celebrations
Stay safe and find a place to celebrate with family, friends, music and food. For a listing of fireworks shows in Los Angeles visit www.safejuly4th.org. Here are a couple favorite events:
Vision Outside
Celebrate the 4th at the historic Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with jazz, blues, arts and crafts, face painting, delicious food, and free watermelon.
July 4, 1 pm- 7 pm
Vision Theatre backlot
Leimert Park
3341 W. 43rd Pl., Los Angeles
(213)202-5500
Hansen Dam
15th annual Independence Day celebration in the San Fernando Valley featuring live entertainment, food and fireworks. Bring a picnic, take a swim in the lake and celebrate the 4th!
July 4, noon-10 pm
Hansen Dam Recreation Area
11770 Foothill Blvd.
Lake View Terrace
http://www.hansen4th.com
Find some shade - Million Trees LA
Need a Job - Make it Count!
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an employee recruitment and informational meeting on June 30 at City Hall.
200 N. Main St.
Downtown L.A.
(818) 435-6382
Hands-Free By July 1
On July 1, California drivers under 18 will be prohibited from using any cellular devices while driving, and drivers over 18 can only use hands-free cellular devices.
For more information, visit www.dmv.ca.gov.
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