Friday, November 30, 2012
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AMOCA Gift Baskets - $40
Montclair tree lighting program set Dec. 6
Ontario Kiwanis collecting coats for needy kids
ONTARIO -- Ontario Parkway Kiwanis
is collecting coats in good condition from families whose children have
out-grown them.
There are many children who desperately need a warm coat to wear, especially
on the way to school.
If you have such a coat and can donate it to the Kiwanis club, call Ken Morse
at 909-986-7606.
Goldenvoice Presents::
Falling in Reverse
Enter Shikari, I See Stars
Sat, December 1, 2012
6:30 pm
Fox Theater Pomona
Pomona, CA
$18/$20/$22/$24
Tickets
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| Falling in Reverse |
| with: Enter Shikari & Matt Toka |
| Choose either GA Floor (standing) or GA Balcony (unreserved seats). GA Balcony tickets do not include access to the Floor or Pit areas. Pit wristbands are given out on a first-come first serve basis to GA Floor ticket holders based on capacity. |
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| Doors open: 6:30pm |
| Show Starts: 7:30pm |
| Genre: Hardcore Punk |
| Ages: All Ages |
| Tickets Onsale: Friday, 8/31 at 10am |
| Ticket Price: $18/$20/$22/$24 |
| Pre-Sale Begins: 08/30 10:00AM |
| Pre-Sale Ends: 08/30 10:00PM |
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
City of Pomona COMMUNITY MEETING
State Route 71 Widening From I-10 to State Route 60
You are invited to attend a community meeting to hear about the proposed SR71 widening by Caltrans and Metro.When: Monday, December 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Westmont Community Center
1808 West 9th Street, Pomona
Forest Service encourages safe holiday tree-cutting practices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 –The U.S. Forest Service has some important safety tips for those Americans journeying into their national forests in search of the perfect holiday tree.
“Trees from your national forests brighten homes across the country every year,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We encourage people to be aware of changing weather conditions, dress accordingly and always follow safe cutting practices when looking for that perfect tree this holiday season.”Each year, local Forest Service offices sell permits that allow individuals to cut one fresh tree on national forest lands. Fees for the permits vary dependent on location. The permit program helps the agency thin stands that have a concentration of small diameter trees.
Reminders and tips for cutting your tree:
- Travel with a companion, and always tell another person when and where you plan to take a trip into a forest.
- Remember to take your tree-cutting permit and a map of the location.
- Think safety. Dress warmly and in layers. Check your weather forecast and be aware of changing weather conditions. Keep your gas tank full. Have tire chains, if necessary, and don’t forget to bring a rope and tarp to transport your tree home. Also do not forget emergency supplies, including water and food.
- Select a tree with a trunk that is six inches or less in diameter, and prepare to cut the tree no more than six inches above ground level.
- Put on eye protection and heavy duty work gloves.
- Decide in which direction you want the tree to fall. Make sure the direction you choose is clear of all obstacles, including power lines and vehicles.
- Make the back cut by standing to the side and away from the trunk. Step away as soon as the tree begins to fall.
The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Forest Service lands contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation’s clean water supply, a value estimated at $27 billion per year.
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So Cal Edison Gets OK to Raise Rates
The rate increase was shy of the 16.6 percent requested by the private utility.
The California Public Utilities Commission ordered Edison to try harder to cut costs, and the commission disallowed some of what it called "non- essential" projects. The ruling will force the utility to cut operations and maintenance expenses by about $258 million and spending on capital projects by $756 million.
CPUC Commissioner Timothy Alan Simon, who led the review, said the decision strikes a balance between the goals of the utility and protecting ratepayers.
"This decision ensures that SCE is able to invest in smart energy systems, renewables and safety and reliability while its ratepayers are protected under the CPUC's prudent review," Simon said.
The decision authorizes Edison to beef up equipment inspections and to use new technology to better track the condition and service record of the utility's assets. Regulators also ordered an independent review of SCE's system utility poles to determine whether current loads meet legal standards and an independent audit of SCE's spending on infrastructure repair and replacement.
The report by the CPUC addressed widespread criticism over Southern California Edison's response to a 2011 windstorm. The commission required SCE to the commission with a progress report next year on the utility's stated commitments to improve communications with customers during emergencies.
"While today's decision results in a rate increase for SCE's ratepayers, this is a necessary investment in our future. We need to do a more thorough job in monitoring, maintaining, and replacing our aging electricity infrastructure. We also need to modernize and enhance our electricity system to better achieve the state's environmental policy goals," Commissioner Mike Florio said. "We will be vigilant to ensure that SCE will spend every penny wisely."
The Grove Theatre in Ontario
Description: World Class Elvis Tribute Band - Chris Luna and The TCBFLASH is Southern California's Top Elvis Tribute Band. In Addition, to their "LIVE" Elvis Tribute show, The TCBFLASH Band performs all types of music including Country, R&B, Classic Rock and Oldies but Goodies
276 E 9th St
Upland, CA 91786(909) 920-4343
276 E 9th St
Upland, CA 91786(909) 920-4343
New Year's Eve with ELVIS
Mon, December 31, 2012 9:00 PM(Doors open at 08:30 PM)
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Nov 30, 2012 - Dec02, 2012
Harvest Festival
Location :Fairplex, Building 4Indulge in the ultimate holiday shopping entertainment experience at the Pomona Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show.
With more than 24,000 handcrafted originals, live music, culinary chef demonstrations, contests, specialty foods and more, this is an event for the whole family. Enjoy all-day stage entertainment featuring Scott Land Marionettes and the Doo-Wah Riders.
Make sure to keep an eye out for our strolling performers, Mama Claus & Eddie the Elf, WC Willy Elf, Fables of the West and the Smartfellers.
Tibbies Center Stage in Fontana
Holiday Follies 2012
Thursdays-Sundays • December 1 – 30, 2012
Thursday/Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
TIBBIES is proud to present “Holiday Follies” – our most popular song and dance revue. Over a quarter of a million people have enjoyed this show over the last 20 years! This holiday spectacular features bright, new arrangements of holiday classics as well as the traditional melodies that we all hold so deeply in our hearts. Receive extra-special treatment during this TIBBIES show by being served by “The Stars of Tomorrow” today! Our professional performers break down the fourth-wall to provide you exceptional, personalized dinner service. You’ll want to applaud for them even more when they jump onstage in beautiful costumes to sing and dance for you later in the evening. Whether a family tradition or a company gathering, TIBBIES “Holiday Follies” is the place to be for joy, fun and merriment this holiday season.Menu & Pricing Information: Click Here
Sticky Ass Glue
- Hours:Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible:Yes
- Payments accepted:American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Products:Glue - really sticky glue
- ATM:No
- Public restrooms:No
- Parking:Free lot, On-street: free
- What's an important safety tip to keep in mind when working?:Avoid contact with skin.
How to Get Tickets to the Inauguration
Each Senator and Representative receives a limited quantity of free tickets that they may distribute to the public at their discretion.
To find your representative, enter your ZIP Code at the United States House of Representatives website.
In 2009, President Obama's inauguration attracted 1.8 million to the National Mall, according to an estimate from the Washington Post.
President Obama's swearing-in will take place at noon Monday, Jan. 21 on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (He'll be sworn in privately the day before, due to a constitutional requirement that he be sworn in by Jan. 20, since the 20th falls on a Sunday.) If you don't get a ticket, there are large screens set up on the mall to watch the goings-on.
Viewing the swearing-in ceremonies from the National Mall does not require tickets. The non-ticketed area of the National Mall begins at Fourth Street NW.
The swearing-in and address will be followed by a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, which is open to the public.
Many states have their own inaugural balls. For those interested in attending Inaugural Balls and the Parade, tickets are available through the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Claremont, La Verne Residents Offered Free LED Lights in Exchange for Old Strings
"All San Gabriel Valley residents that are Southern California Edison customers will have the opportunity to exchange an old, incandescent holiday light string for a new, ultra-efficient light string," the city of Claremont announced on Tuesday.
The exchange-- which allows for one string trade-in per household-- will happen at this year's Claremont Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting. That's on Friday, December 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Claremont Depot.
The exchange is paid for by the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP)-- a collaboration between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG), and Southern California Edison (SCE).
"The SGVEWP is providing this free service to educate residents about the benefits of energy efficiency, while reducing their energy usage this holiday season," the city said. "Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are exceptionally energy efficient and may use up to 90 percent less energy than comparable incandescent bulbs."
What's more, according to SGVEWP, "the amount of electricity consumed by just one seven-watt incandescent bulb could power 140 LEDs--equivalent to four, 10-foot LED strings."
The organization also says that an LED string can last up to ten times longer than their incandescent counterparts, and always remain cool to the touch.
You must bring a copy of your SCE bill to prove eligibility.
Most Asian Voters Statewide Supported Tax Hike
The poll done by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, with help from the National Asian American Survey, showed 76 percent of California voters of Asian descent supported raising state income taxes on the wealthy.
"Discussions in California around Proposition 30 and the state budget crisis set the stage for today's national debate around the 'fiscal cliff,"' APALC President Stewart Kwoh said. "These data show that Asian Americans support taxation proposals like President Obama's that ask wealthy Americans to pay their fair share."
Seventy percent of 1,800 people polled voted for President Barack Obama, according to the poll.
The poll found Obama's immigration policies, including the president's executive order in June aimed at preventing the deportation of qualified undocumented young immigrants and providing them with two-year work permits, played an important role in their decision.
The post-election poll was done in English, Spanish and seven Asian languages, including Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
The poll is being expanded to encompass the views of some 5,000 Asian American voters statewide. APALC plans to release county-level data for Los Angeles and Orange counties, as well as Alameda, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties.
APALC released the poll results during a morning news conference in Los Angeles.
We The People got Screwed
ON ????"
THERE WAS A STONEY SILENCE AS OBAMA IGNORED THE QUESTION AND CHOSE NOT TO ANSWER IT !!!
IN ADDITION, A NUMBER OF SENATORS WERE ASKED THE SAME QUESTION AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS, "WE WILL THINK ABOUT IT."
AND THEY DID. IT WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY ON THE NEWS THAT THE "KENNEDY HEALTH CARE BILL" WAS WRITTEN INTO THE NEW HEALTH CARE REFORM INITIATIVE ENSURING THAT CONGRESS WILL BE 100% EXEMPT !
SO, THIS GREAT NEW HEALTH CARE PLAN THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU AND ME... IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR OBAMA, HIS FAMILY OR CONGRESS...??
WE (THE AMERICAN PUBLIC) NEED TO STOP THIS PROPOSED DEBACLE ASAP !!!! THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG !!!!!
PERSONALLY, I CAN ONLY ACCEPT A UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL THAT EXTENDS TO EVERYONE... NOT JUST US LOWLY CITIZENS.... WHILE THE WASHINGTON "ELITE" KEEP RIGHT ON WITH THEIR GOLD-PLATED HEALTH CARE COVERAGES.
THERE WAS A STONEY SILENCE AS OBAMA IGNORED THE QUESTION AND CHOSE NOT TO ANSWER IT !!!
IN ADDITION, A NUMBER OF SENATORS WERE ASKED THE SAME QUESTION AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS, "WE WILL THINK ABOUT IT."
AND THEY DID. IT WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY ON THE NEWS THAT THE "KENNEDY HEALTH CARE BILL" WAS WRITTEN INTO THE NEW HEALTH CARE REFORM INITIATIVE ENSURING THAT CONGRESS WILL BE 100% EXEMPT !
SO, THIS GREAT NEW HEALTH CARE PLAN THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU AND ME... IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR OBAMA, HIS FAMILY OR CONGRESS...??
WE (THE AMERICAN PUBLIC) NEED TO STOP THIS PROPOSED DEBACLE ASAP !!!! THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG !!!!!
PERSONALLY, I CAN ONLY ACCEPT A UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL THAT EXTENDS TO EVERYONE... NOT JUST US LOWLY CITIZENS.... WHILE THE WASHINGTON "ELITE" KEEP RIGHT ON WITH THEIR GOLD-PLATED HEALTH CARE COVERAGES.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
New low-cost express bus service coming to California
Megabus.com, an
express bus company that offers city-to-city service with fares starting as low
as $1, is expanding into California, including service for San Jose, Oakland and
San Francisco.
The company hopes to tap into angst over high gasoline prices, the West Coast
proclivity toward a green lifestyle and rising interest among young people to
use mass transit."We are providing state-of-the-art double-decker buses, with Wi-Fi on board, electric outlets, heating, air conditioning," said Mike Alvich, vice president of the New York-based company. The Wi-Fi access is a way for Megabus to cater to younger professionals who might want to travel within California yet don't want to drive and like to stay connected through their social networks.
Initial routes will connect San Jose with Los Angeles, Oakland with Los Angeles, San Francisco with Los Angeles and Sacramento with the Reno-Sparks metro area in Nevada. In addition, the company will link Los Angeles with Las Vegas.
While Megabus offers fares as low as $1, most seats are priced from $5 to $9, and some are higher, depending on availability.
"The public is clamoring for lower priced options," said Joseph Schwieterman, director of the Chicago-based DePaul University's Chaddick Institute and a professor and transportation expert."They gradually raise their fares, but they still undercut Amtrak by a large margin. They always are under the
cost of rail and airline services." Megabus launched its service in the United States on the East Coast in 2006. It now has 22 million passengers. During its fiscal year that ended in April, it generated $160 million in revenue, up 28 percent from the prior fiscal year, Alvich said, adding that the privately held company is profitable.
The parent company of Megabus, Coach USA, now serves the New York City area, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Houston and Dallas.
Potential customers can book California bus trips starting Wednesday. The first trips begin on Dec. 12, Alvich said.
As a promotion, the company will offer $1 trips for all seats and all trips in California during its first week of service. Buses will depart and arrive at these locations: The Diridon transit station at 65 Cahill St. in San Jose, the West Oakland BART station, 1451 7th Street in Oakland, and the Caltrain station in San Francisco at 700 4th St. Schedules can be found on the company's website at www.megabus.com.
"We think now is the time to expand to California," Alvich said. "But there are no guarantees here. We are not subsidized. We are rolling the dice."
Kiwanis cell phone collection tops 150,000 minutes of free phone time for military members
Rains House Christmas Tour
The Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society will celebrate the holidays again this year with the annual Christmas Tour at the Rains House. For many, this event has become a family tradition to kick off the holiday season.
Suggested donations are $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 5 -11 and children under 5 are free. This annual event serves as the main fundraiser for the Historical Society to help offset the cost of maintaining and overseeing the Rains House.
Enjoy hot cider and home baked ginger cookies while listening to holiday music on your Tour. The gift shop will feature Christmas ornaments for sale.
For more information or directions, call 909-989-4970.
PHOTO: Antonovich Helps Kick off Holiday Season
The event is a tradition started by late Supervisor Kenneth Hahn in honor of area children, Los Angeles County officials said.
Castaic Middle School Choir performed and took part, in flipping the switch to light the 50-foot tree, officials said.
“As we light the County Christmas tree, we invite all of our County’s citizens to join us and reflect on the glory of the season and share in the celebration,” said Antonovich.
FBI Seeking Public's Help In Nabbing The 'McBandit'
The "McBandit," so named because of the McDonalds paper bag he placed his stolen cash in, robbed the Chase Bank at Ralphs, 655 South Grand Avenue, just before 1:30 p.m.
During the Nov. 26 robbery, the man handed a computer-printed note to the teller. In the note, the suspect demanded a large amount of cash. He "threatened a gun and that he would shoot/kill victims," said Laura Eimiller, spokeswoman for the FBI in an e-mail.
No weapons were actually seen during the robbery, police said.
The "McBandit" was handed the money, which was placed inside the fast food bag. Glendora Police received the first call from the bank's security company and later confirmed the robbery once employees called, according to scanner reports.
The "McBandit" is also accused of robbing a bank in Upland, Nov. 11. In that robbery, the suspect entered a US Bank inside a Vons supermarket, 81 West Foothill Blvd., and issued a note, that "threatened an explosive device on computer-printed note and verbally advised the teller to read his entire note and said 'This is a robbery,'" Eimiller said.
The suspect has been described as in his 20s, chubby, between 5 foot 6 to 5 feet 9 inches and has blonde, shaggy hair.
The "McBandit was last seen driving south on Grand Avenue in a light blue, 2-door hatchback, similar to a Prius, police said.
Anyone with information can call the FBI's Los Angeles field office at (310) 477-6565, by submitting a tip online at the FBI web site, or submit a tip at labankrobbers.org.
Santa's Pajama Parties at County Museum: Reservations for Dec. 7-8
The pajama parties are scheduled 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both Friday Dec. 7 and Saturday Dec. 8.
"Pick one evening to bring your family to play holiday games, hear holiday stories, make winter crafts, have refreshments, visit with some live animals, and have a photo op with Santa," a museum announcement states.
"You can wear your pajamas and bring your favorite teddy bear to keep you company. Please arrive by 6 pm to enjoy the whole party."
Cost is $10 per person, and under age 1 is free with a paid adult. Admission includes all holiday crafts and activities, a chat with Santa, and refreshments.
"Families love this program and return year after year," said Jolene Redvale, museum curator of education. "Our relaxed, seasonal atmosphere gives everyone a chance to enjoy each other’s company while they take part in long-held holiday traditions including story time, snacking, craft-making and, best of all, the thrill of talking to Santa Claus himself."
Space is limited and fills quickly, according to the museum. Reservations with payment must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 5.
"No payments will be accepted at Santa's PJ Party, and the museum is unable to give refunds for this program," the museum announcement states.
For more information call (909) 307-2669, ext. 256. Registration forms are at the museum front desk and at www.sbcountymuseum.org.
The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane. Use the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. Parking is free. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Report: LA County Must Adapt for Healthcare Reform
The report was posted as part of the agenda for Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, but discussion was postponed.
The Department of Health Services estimates that 70 percent of those currently uninsured in Los Angeles will be eligible for insurance through either Medicaid or the state's Health Benefit Exchange. Starting Jan. 1, 2014, about 200,000 low-income residents currently enrolled in Healthy Way LA, the county's program that pays for health care for income-eligible residents, will transition to Medicaid and be able to choose between a public and a private health care plan.
The county currently collects about $140 million in federal reimbursements caring for Healthy Way LA patients.
"What would be disastrous for L.A. County would be for the vast majority of HWLA patients to choose a different provider," DHS Director Mitchell Katz warned in the report.
In the 1990s, when Medicaid was expanded to cover pregnant women and their children, the number of deliveries in county hospitals dropped from about 43,000 annually to less than 3,000 in recent years, according to DHS.
Because hospitals operate with very high fixed costs, a drop in the number of patients served has a much bigger impact on revenues than on expenses. A drop in patient volume of 30 percent, for example, will only cut expenses by 5 to 10 percent, according to the report.
And because about 1.3 million people in the county are expected to remain uninsured even after the Affordable Care Act takes effect, the county is obliged to keep hospitals open and provide a full range of services, even if that means incurring big losses.
The county has already taken steps to try and improve the patient experience, including setting up a primary care model, retraining health care providers and making appointment times more flexible. But more needs to be done, Katz said, including expanding specialty care, improving overall customer service and using electronic health records to coordinate an efficient range of care.
The federal reimbursement system will also change, from payments based on the cost of providing care to flat monthly per patient fees. Medicare and Medicaid are also focused on paying based on positive outcomes rather than for specific services. The changes are intended to give local hospitals and clinics incentives to control health care costs.
But the reforms will also put more pressure on hospitals to "provide the right service in the right place by the right person," Katz said. That includes moving patients who require a lower level of long-term care -- like chronically ill, homeless patients -- out of hospitals and into facilities better suited to their needs.
The board has asked Katz to report monthly on the department's progress in prepping for 2014.
--ELIZABETH MARCELLINO, City News Service
Ontario to host Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15
ONTARIO - The Ontario Recreation
and Community Services Department will hold its annual "Breakfast with Santa"
program on Dec. 15.
Participants will get to make a special holiday craft, enjoy breakfast and
have their picture taken with Santa Claus.
The event will take at 10 a.m. at the Westwind Community Center, 2455 E.
Riverside Drive.
Pre-registration is required for all attendees.
Cost is $4 for children under 2 years and $8 per person for all others. For
more information, call the Armstrong Center at 909-395-2020.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Southland Gasoline Prices Still Dropping
To check where to find the cheapest gas price in Baldwin Park visit our Commute page.
The average price has decreased 90.4 cents over the past 48 days, including two-tenths of a cent on Sunday, after rising 50.4 cents over the previous seven days and reaching a record high of $4.705 on Oct. 9, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The average price is 3.1 cents less than one week ago and 51.2 cents lower than one month ago, but 7.4 cents more than one year ago.
The streak of dropping prices is the longest since a 57-day streak that ended July 13.
Sheriff's Deputies and LAPD Officers to Box in 'Fight For Life'
"It's a great night out, if you enjoy boxing," City of Hope Development Director Nancy Lewis said. "It's pretty cool to see men and women in uniform take off the uniforms and put on the gloves. It's all in fun and it's all for a great cause."
The fundraiser began in 1994 when deputies patrolling East Los Angeles encountered a young boy with cancer. They befriended the youngster and came up with the idea of a charity boxing match to raise money to improve the quality of life for him and his family.
If You Go:
- The fight begins at 7 p.m., while the gate opens at 5:30 p.m.
- Quiet Cannon is at 901 Via San Clemente in Montebello.
- Tickets cost $25 for General Admission, $50 for Reserve and $100 for Ringside/V.I.P.
- To purchase tickets, call the Sheriff's Relief Foundation at (626) 946-7081, the Los Angeles Police Protective League at (213) 251-4554 or visit City of Hope's Web site. Tickets are also available at the door.
Gourmet Hot Dog Restaurant Coming to Old Town
Signs for the hot dog restaurant are posted outside a storefront on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Olive Avenue, according to the blog.
S'Links will be the second restaurant in the area looking to capitalize on the gourmet hot dog trend after The Slaw Dogs opened in Duarte earlier this year.
Arboretum Exhibit Features Art Created With Trees Felled During Windstorm
Forces of Nature is a unique three-day exhibition presented by the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The exquisite collection of wood sculptures and functional art will be presented on the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic windstorm that struck the San Gabriel Valley.
All artwork was created from wood salvaged from the 235 Arboretum trees lost during the storm. More than 75 generous and highly accomplished artists have come together for the exhibition, which is curated by Leigh Adams.
The art will be for sale throughout the three-day exhibition. Proceeds will support the Arboretum Tree Fund, contributing to the purchase of new trees and the restoration efforts to preserve the Arboretum for future generations. There will be a special evening reception with live and silent auctions on November 30.
When: Time: Where:
Friday-Sunday, November 30-December 2, 2012 9:00am-4:30pm
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
www.arboretum.org
Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and full-time students, $3 children 5-12, children under 5 free
Experts: Pollution Raises Risk of Autism
The researchers behind the study, titled "Traffic Related Air Pollution, Particulate Matter, and Autism," say exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy and early life is linked to a more than two-fold risk of autism.
In addition, exposure to regional pollution consisting of nitrogen dioxide and small pollution particles is also associated with autism, even if the mother did not live near a busy road, according to research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, a sister publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The USC/CHLA study found that children whose mothers lived in areas with high levels of pollution from traffic or with poor air quality during pregnancy or the first year of life may be more likely to have autism.
The Claremont Autism Center, part of Claremont McKenna College, defined Autism as a developmental disability that occurs in about one out of every 2,500 children. It is characterized by extreme withdrawal and lack of social behavior, severe language and attention deficits, and the presence of repetitive behaviors, according to the center's website.
"This work has broad potential public health implications," said the study's principal investigator, Dr. Heather Volk, assistant professor of preventive medicine at USC's Keck School of Medicine and an investigator at CHLA.
"We've known for a long time that air pollution is bad for our lungs, and especially for children," she said. "We're now beginning to understand how air pollution may affect the brain."
The research is the first to look at the amount of near-roadway traffic pollution to which individuals were exposed and combine that with measures of regional air quality, Volk said.
The study builds on previous research that examined how close subjects lived to a freeway, Volk said.
"We took into account how far away people lived from roads, meteorology such as which way the wind was blowing, how busy the road was, and other factors to study traffic-related pollution," she said. "We also examined data from air quality monitors, which measure pollution over a larger region that could come from traffic, industry, rail yards or many other sources."
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