Eric Garcetti

Top City Tech Officials from Los Angeles to Participate in Panel Discussion at CREtech Los Angeles on March 27-28

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
California, Eric Garcetti, Startup company, Los Angeles, Actors, Electoral history of Eric Garcetti

Aria Cyrus Safar , Economic Policy Manager, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

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  • Aria Cyrus Safar , Economic Policy Manager, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
    Mayor Eric Garcetti has set a bold vision for Los Angeles to become a well-run and prosperous city for all Angelenos through a bold innovation agenda.
  • Over two days, thousands of startups, entrepreneurs, investors and commercial real estate professionals from around the world will attend the CREtech Los Angeles Conference at the historic Shrine Expo Hall.
  • CREtech is the largest event, data and content platform in the commercial real estate tech industry.
  • The platform features the most well attended trade shows in the industry, hand selected daily news, the largest directory of tech startups serving the industry and industry leading research.

The Garcetti-fication of Los Angeles: A Gentrification Cautionary Tale

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Public policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, State, Local, Urban planning, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Eric Garcetti, Urban planning, Gentrification, Cautionary Tales, Actors, Culture

As the nations second largest city, L.A.s gentrification story is a must-read cautionary tale for reporters, academics, activists, residents, and policymakers throughout the United States.

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  • As the nations second largest city, L.A.s gentrification story is a must-read cautionary tale for reporters, academics, activists, residents, and policymakers throughout the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190221005353/en/
    'The Garcetti-fication of Los Angeles: A Gentrification Cautionary Tale,' is a sweeping new investigative report by AHF's Healthy Housing Foundation (AHF) about government-sanctioned gentrification in L.A., possibly the first of its kind about the city.
  • This largely untold story, titled The Garcetti- fication of Los Angeles: A Gentrification Cautionary Tale , focuses on Mayor Eric Garcetti, a Democrat who has served in L.A. government since 2001.
  • The Garcetti- fication of Los Angeles connects the dots about how local politicians, which include Democrats, push and guide gentrification in their cities.

For 3rd Consecutive Year, Port of Los Angeles Breaks All-Time Cargo Record

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Supply chain management, Transport, Maritime, Rail, Trucking, Other Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Retail, Geography of California, California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor Region, Terminal Island, Government of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles, Port, Containerization, Freight transport, Eric Garcetti

It is the third consecutive year of record volumes for the nations #1 gateway for containerized trade and the most cargo moved annually by a Western Hemisphere port.

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  • It is the third consecutive year of record volumes for the nations #1 gateway for containerized trade and the most cargo moved annually by a Western Hemisphere port.
  • Los Angeles is open for business and engaged with the world and now, we have another record year at the Port of Los Angeles to show for it, said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
  • 2018 was marked by a robust economy coupled with tariff-induced surges of cargo headed to U.S. retail and manufacturing sectors, said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
  • The Port of Los Angeles continues to be a national leader in cargo volume and innovation, said John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA).

AT&T and City of Los Angeles Unveil ShakeAlertLA Early Warning Earthquake App to Help Improve Public Safety

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Thursday, January 3, 2019
California, Eric Garcetti, Local government in the United States, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and the City of Los Angeles are unveiling ShakeAlertLA, a unique mobile app designed to alert residents in Los Angeles County of an earthquake.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and the City of Los Angeles are unveiling ShakeAlertLA, a unique mobile app designed to alert residents in Los Angeles County of an earthquake.
  • "Angelenos should have every chance to protect themselves and their families when there's a major earthquake," said Mayor Garcetti.
  • When an earthquake strikes, information is sent to the app and pushed as an alert to active app subscribers.
  • We're very proud to be working alongside Mayor Garcetti and his team to build a robust solution designed to help improve public safety in Los Angeles."

Celebrities, Musicians, and Thought Leaders Join Al Gore for a Special Presentation of 24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
United States, Government, Natural environment, Environmental policy in the United States, Eric Garcetti, Nicola Sturgeon, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Al Gore, Gina McCarthy

The special will premiere on Nat Geo WILD on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7 PM ET.

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  • The special will premiere on Nat Geo WILD on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7 PM ET.
  • Also, thought provoking interviews with former US EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti, and First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will round out this special presentation of 24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves.
  • "Our health depends on the health of the planet," said Vice President Gore.
  • "The climate crisis is not an abstract issue; it has direct impacts on us and the people we love the most.

150 Student Leaders, Activists to Gather at City Hall to Discuss Human Rights Challenges at Youth Solutions Summit

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Monday, December 10, 2018
Human behavior, Abuse, Culture, Human rights, Law, Personhood, Eric Garcetti, Structure, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations, Ethics, Human rights and development

The Youth Solutions Summit marks a full year of activism for UNA-USA and its 20,000 members across the country.

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  • The Youth Solutions Summit marks a full year of activism for UNA-USA and its 20,000 members across the country.
  • Prior to the event, Mayor Garcetti will sign a human rights pledge at a public Human Rights Day celebration at the University of Southern California.
  • The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights.
  • The United Nations human rights programme aims to ensure that the protection and enjoyment of human rights is a reality in the lives of all people.

LAX Celebrates New Terminal 1 Guest Experience

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Friday, November 30, 2018
Los Angeles International Airport, California, Westchester, Los Angeles, Government of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports, Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh International Airport, Southwest Airlines, Terminals of Los Angeles International Airport

Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles World Airports, Southwest Airlines Employees and Customers jointly celebrate unveiling of new Terminal 1 at LAX.

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  • Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles World Airports, Southwest Airlines Employees and Customers jointly celebrate unveiling of new Terminal 1 at LAX.
  • Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Southwest Airlines to unveil the new Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 1.
  • "As investment and partnerships continue to take flight, travelers can get a sneak peek of the future of LAX by visiting Southwest's Terminal 1 a new first-class experience for every traveler, visitor and Angeleno."
  • For more information about the new offerings and amenities in LAX Terminal 1, visit flyLAX.org and urwairports.com/LAX.

EVgo Continuing To Electrify Los Angeles

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
California, Electric vehicles, Charging stations, Cathy Zoi, Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, Electric vehicle, NRG Energy, Energy, Electric vehicle network

LOS ANGELES, Nov.15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --EVgo, the nation's largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, continues to grow in Los Angeles, one of the largest EV markets in the country, with the addition of six new fast charging stations in the past six weeks.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov.15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --EVgo, the nation's largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, continues to grow in Los Angeles, one of the largest EV markets in the country, with the addition of six new fast charging stations in the past six weeks.
  • "Thanks to tremendous leadership from Mayor Garcetti and leaders across the L.A. region, Los Angeles is one of the nation's largest EV marketsand EVgo is delivering reliable and convenient fast charging to Angelenos across the city and county," says Cathy Zoi, EVgo CEO.
  • In the last six weeks, EVgo has opened stations in the following Los Angeles locations, bringing the total number of EVgo stations in the L.A. area to 120:
    Downtown: Aiso Street Parking Garage: 101 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA
    As the number one owner and operator of fast charging stations in the country ( Department of Energy, October 22, 2018 ), EVgo offers fast chargers with power ratings ranging from 50 kW to 350 kW and its fast chargers are compatible with any EV that accepts a fast charge.
  • To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, download our app, visit EVgo.com, and follow EVgo onFacebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Watchdog Calls Garcetti Out On His "Pickel Problem" On #NationalPickleDay

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
California, Consumer Watchdog, Eric Garcetti, Jamie Court, Accountability, Watchdog, Politics

Pickel has not had a job review in his 6 and-a-half years on the job.

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  • Pickel has not had a job review in his 6 and-a-half years on the job.
  • "The DWP's Office of Public Accountability should not be above accountability," Consumer Watchdog president Jamie Court wrote Garcetti on #NationalPickleDay.
  • "The greatest need in the White House right now is for public accountability.
  • Consumer Watchdog is a nonprofit nonpartisan public interest group with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

Los Angeles Honored with Connected City Award for its Commitment to Close the Digital Divide

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Friday, November 9, 2018
Broadband, Technology, Culture, Digital divide, Eric Garcetti, Wireless broadband, California

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Eric Garcetti accepted the Connected City Award on behalf of the City of Los Angeles for its leadership and collaborative process bringing future wireless technology to its citizens.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Eric Garcetti accepted the Connected City Award on behalf of the City of Los Angeles for its leadership and collaborative process bringing future wireless technology to its citizens.
  • With world-class technology at our fingertips, we can and will build a stronger, more secure Los Angeles for all of our families."
  • Connected Cities demonstrate a commitment to expanding access to high performance broadband wireless, closing the digital divide in underserved communities, and encouraging private investment in networks.
  • Additionally, small cell deployments help connect historically underserved areas of the Los Angeles community to mobile broadband networks.