The Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce wishes you a happy and safe Holiday Season and best wishes for prosperity in the New Year!
- Your Friends at the Sun Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
The Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce wishes you a happy and safe Holiday Season and best wishes for prosperity in the New Year! - Your Friends at the Sun Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Add Comment  Saturday, December 18, 2010 1pm to 4pm 13520 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331 RSVP (818) 756-9115 In a nod to the commitment and progress of California’s high-speed rail system, the U.S. Department of Transportation redirected $624 million in funding from other states to California. “This is yet another vote of confidence that California’s project is on the right track toward creating tens of thousands of jobs for our state and constructing the nation’s first true high-speed rail system,” said Roelof van Ark, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The federal government is requiring that this additional funding, $616 million of which is specifically designated to high-speed rail, be used to extend construction south toward Bakersfield. The funding announcement also included $8 million for Caltrans. The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board this month selected the starting point for the project’s Southern California-to-Bay Area construction. Initial construction is slated to begin in 2012. The additional Recovery Act funding was redistributed after nearly $1.2 billion was returned from other states. California’s high-speed rail project has received the most federal funding of any state in the nation, totaling more than $3.1 billion in 2010. # # # See also Press Release: U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds CONTACT: Rachel Wall Below you will find some pertinent updates from the San Fernando Valley office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. You will find information on the following:
--- Cookies and Milk with Santa at West Valley YMCA --- Project Living Hope and LAPD Present the 7th Annyal Toy Giveaway --- Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission 2010 Great Christmas Toy Giveaway --- Business and Management Education Program --- Free Transit for School Field Trips --- Statement on the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement --- Mayor Villaraigosa appoints Gregory Lippe to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners --- Statement on the passing of Jack kyser, Founding Economist of the LA County Development Corporation --- Mayor Villaraigosa calls on teachers unions to join education reforms to engage in meaningful reform --- Statement on the passing of Shirley Roberts --- Statement on President Obama's Bipartisan Tax Cuts Package --- Mayor Villaraiogsa applauds House on the passage of the Dream Act, urges Senate to pass --- Mayor Villaraiogsa unveils new Downtown Women's Center in Skid Row --- Significant reduction in the historical backlog of sexual assault evidence kits --- First 5 LA- Baby-Friendly Hospitals Project and RFP Please contact us with any questions. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Monday December 13, 2010 6:37 AM PST 60-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit and Run Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Valley Traffic detectives are asking for the public's help in locating the driver who fatally injured a 60-year-old male driver in Sun Valley. On Friday, December 10, 2010, at about 6:30 p.m., a three car traffic collision occurred on Lankershim Boulevard south of Tuxford Street. A white 2009 Chrysler mini-van, traveling in a northerly direction on Lankershim Boulevard crossed into opposing lanes of traffic, and collided head-on with a 1980 gold Chevrolet Chevette, fatally injuring the driver. The Chevette was also hit from behind by a 1988 grey Toyota Tercel. The driver of the Chevette was pronounced dead at scene by Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel. His name has not yet been released pending notification of his family. No other injuries have been reported at this time. Investigators are looking for the driver of the white mini-van who left the scene on foot without rendering help or providing identifying information as required by law. The driver of the Toyota, later identified as a 46-year-old Oscar Contreras, also left the scene in his car. Contreras was arrested a short time later by police and booked for manslaughter and leaving the scene of a traffic collision. He is held in lieu of $50,000 bail. The investigation is continuing and Valley Traffic detectives would like to talk to witnesses who may have observed the accident, or anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the driver. He is described as a male white, 30 to 35 years of age, standing about 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He has a thin build with a shaved head. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Krajchir at (818) 644-8034 or (818) 644-8000. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts. For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/4317249/?sub_id=202819.  Wednesday, Dec. 15, Councilmember Paul Krekorian – and his staff members – will host a holiday party/open house in Sunland-Tujunga. Come mingle with Paul, our neighbors and the city staff members who day in day out work to make our district wonderful. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. at our Sunland-Tujunga Field Office, 7747 Foothill Blvd., and will include light refreshments and beverages, though everyone is invited to bring a plate of holiday cookies for a special cookie contest. All are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged. For questions, or to RSVP, please call us at (818) 352-3287. We hope to see you there and Happy Holidays! 
Greetings Everyone: The Los Angeles City College (LACC) has opened enrollment for the February 2011 10,000 Small Businesses Business and Management Education program. Can you please forward the attached flyer to small businesses you think would be interested? LACC is holding information sessions at their campus and partner locations during the month of December. Please see the flyer for more details. You may direct any questions to Dr. Sharon Peterson by emailing lacc10ksb@lacitycollege.edu or calling (323) 953-4000 ext. 2595. About the 10,000 Small Businesses Program and the LACC-Goldman Sachs Partnership The 10,000 Small Businesses program is a $500 million, 5-year initiative to unlock the economic growth and job-creation potential of 10,000 small businesses across the United States through greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services. Los Angeles City College has partnered with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative to help small businesses in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan region to grow and create jobs. Through the support of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, business owners selected to participate in the LACC 10,000 Small Businesses education program will receive a full scholarship covering tuition and program materials. Regards, Small Business Team -- J. Marcella Ayala Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa Economic and Business Policy (213) 978-0674
OEBP Small Business would like to welcome small business owners to our Access to Capital Symposium to be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 8:30-11:00AM at the Galen Center at USC (see attached flyer for more details). The event will be an opportunity for small business owners to understand the impact of the Small Business Jobs Act on the Los Angeles community and to discuss various forms of capital available to them. Please feel free to forward the attached flyer to small businesses you think would be interested. As space is limited, please RSVP at smallbusiness@lacity.org. Thanks again for your support. Sincerely, Small Business Team
 Sun Valley Area Chamber & Northeast Valley Health Corporation Invite you to a fun Holiday Mixer Thursday, December 2, 2010 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. NEVHC Sun Valley Health Center 7223 N. Fair Ave. (Corner of Sherman Way) Please join us for a special Holiday Mixer – bring a new unwrapped toy for a chance to win FREE movie tickets! (From the Koutsoukos') Toys will be donated to the Pediatric patients at the Sun Valley Health Center and to the L.A.P.D. toy drive. Great appetizers Holiday Music & Fun Start the holidays right with a great meet and greet of your fellow Chamber Members! Please RSVP by calling Helen Arriola at 818-898-1388 x41601 EVENT FLYER (web only) |  FYI: Have a question or comment about a story? Feel free to leave a comment!
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