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Print For nearly 20 years, Matt Stayner and his wife have been sending their children to Westchester Park Easter egg hunts in the spring, swimming pool trips in the summer, the big community parade on the Fourth of July. But after seeing dozens of tents go up across the park last year, Stayner decided he no longer wants his daughters going there unaccompanied. He grew even more alarmed after learning the park is one of several recreation areas being considered for “safe camping,” a program that allows homeless people to pitch their tents and receive social services. Now, Stayner is volunteering with a group looking to recall Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin, who came up with the idea. And he’s been asking neighbors to oppose Bonin’s proposal. ....
By City News Service Apr 8, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles City Council has called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to close the Playa del Rey natural gas storage facility, which experts believe is at high risk for tsunamis, wildfire and endangering residents. Wednesday s resolution which was introduced by Councilman Mike Bonin and passed with 13 yes votes and two members absent noted that a 2018 study by the California Council on Science and Technology found that the facility “stands out as a facility with relatively higher risk to health and safety than the other facilities in California. The site at 8141 Gulana Ave. is close to LAX and has a large population living nearby, and in the event of a gas leak, could become an environmental disaster, the study found. ....
LA City Council calls on governor to close Playa Del Rey gas facility Published LA City Council calls on governor to close Playa Del Rey gas facility LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council has called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to close the Playa del Rey natural gas storage facility, which experts believe is at high risk for tsunamis, wildfire and endangering residents. Wednesday s resolution which was introduced by Councilman Mike Bonin and passed with 13 yes votes and two members absent noted that a 2018 study by the California Council on Science and Technology found that the facility stands out as a facility with relatively higher risk to health and safety than the other facilities in California. ....