Transportation

Jun 28 2011

Seeks community benefits package

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas introduced a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board motion Thursday calling for Metro to create a fund for business losses caused by construction of the Crenshaw/LAX light rail line, and for the agency to devise plans for safety, local worker hiring and streetscape improvements along the route.

“The Crenshaw/LAX line project is moving fast ahead. As it is being built, we must also make sure the community doesn’t pay too high a price for its long-overdue rail service,” Ridley-Thomas said.

David L. Horne, Ph.D.  |   OW Contributing Columnist
May 5 2011

Practical Politics

In a classic case of conflict anxiety, Black Angelenos—city and unincorporated folk—will get (or have gotten) the complicated opportunities this week (and before the end of May) to strongly influence political decisions to be made on their future.

Feb 8 2011

Job creation

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A proposed streetcar system in downtown Los Angeles would create 9,300 jobs and generate about $47 million for the city, according to a study released today by supporters of the project.

"The Los Angeles streetcar will have an incredible return with major benefits for Los Angeles—over $1.1 billion in new development and thousands of new jobs,'' according to Tim Leiweke, president and CEO of AEG, the owner of Staples Center and the company pushing for an NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles.

Oct 28 2010

Prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds

The Voter Information Guide explains that Proposition 22 “prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment, or local government projects and services.” Even during periods of “severe financial hardship,” like what the state is currently facing, the legislature cannot access these funds.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.