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Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

FIFTH SET OF PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETINGS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, California – August 21, 2006) Two outreach meetings will be held Wednesday, August 23 and Saturday, August 26, 2006, for the public to participate in the LAX Master Plan Specific Plan Amendment Study. This is the fifth set of meetings of a community-based planning process for the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California - August 21, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Professional Building Contractors, Inc., of El Segundo for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $895,070 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 52 dwelling units comprised of one single-family residence, one 9-unit apartment building, six duplexes and 30 condominium units located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA STATEMENT ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ISSUED

(Los Angeles, California – August 21, 2006) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa made the following statement today in response to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dzintra I. Janav’s decision to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) against work actions by some members of the Engineers and Architects Association:

Aug 16 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA OPENS NEW RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING CENTER AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Facility Is First Among U.S. Airports Dedicated To Hiring, Training Federal Transportation Security Officers and Airport Police Officers

(Los Angeles, California – August 16, 2006) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and officials from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened today a new recruitment and training center at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The center is the first such facility at a U.S. airport to be dedicated to recruiting, testing and training federal Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Airport Police officers, and underscores the close cooperation between LAWA and the TSA.

Aug 10 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RESPOND TO U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT’S UPGRADING OF NATIONAL THREAT CONDITION LEVEL TO ORANGE

(Los Angeles, California – August 10, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced it has heightened alertness and increased security at its airports in response to the U.S. Homeland Security Department raising the national threat level for the aviation sector to High or Orange:

Los Angeles Airport Police are working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), other federal and local law enforcement agencies, and airlines to implement a range of security measures appropriate to the heightened security.

Aug 10 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPERATIONS RETURNING TO NORMAL

(Los Angeles, California – August 10, 2006) Airline operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were returning to normal late Thursday with only flights to European destinations experiencing significant delays.

Aug 07 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE RECOGNIZE COUNCILWOMAN HAHN, COMMISSIONER ZIFKIN FOR THEIR SUPPORT AT THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S MEMORIAL EVENT

(Los Angeles, California – August 7, 2006) The Los Angeles Airport Police presented plaques of appreciation to Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn - District 15, Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Lydia Kennard and Airport Commissioner Walter Zifkin to recognize their support during the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Event held in Washington, D.C.

Aug 04 2006, 12:00 AM

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS RETURN TO NORMAL AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOLLOWING WATER MAIN BREAK UNDER TERMINAL AREA ROADWAY

(Los Angeles, California – August 4, 2006) Flight operations and vehicular traffic are normal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this morning following a water main break that occurred at 7 p.m. last night under the Lower/Arrivals Level roadway between Terminals 5 and 6. The water caused the roadway pavement in front of Terminal 6 to buckle in two areas, flooding the roadway with water less than two inches deep, and resulting in vehicle traffic being rerouted around the affected area throughout the night. The roadway was re-opened at 4 a.m. this morning. No flight delays due to the water main rupture were reported.

Aug 04 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS PLEASED WITH FITCH REPORT

(Los Angeles, California – August 4, 2006) Flight operations and vehicular traffic are normal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this morning following a water main break that occurred at 7 p.m. last night under the Lower/Arrivals Level roadway between Terminals 5 and 6. The water caused the roadway pavement in front of Terminal 6 to buckle in two areas, flooding the roadway with water less than two inches deep, and resulting in vehicle traffic being rerouted around the affected area throughout the night. The roadway was re-opened at 4 a.m. this morning. No flight delays due to the water main rupture were reported.

Jul 19 2006, 12:00 AM

MULTI-AGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ENHANCES PUBLIC SAFETY FOR USERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION

(Los Angeles, California – July 19, 2006) A multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) resulted in nine commercial ground transportation vehicles removed from service and 149 citations issued to drivers for mechanical and administrative violations.

Jul 19 2006, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY MULTI-AGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ENHANCES PUBLIC SAFETY FOR USERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION

WHAT:

Multi-agency inspection operation is currently underway at LAX with unannounced inspections of commercial ground transportation vehicles (limousines, taxis, vans, etc.) Inspections of commercial vehicles include both mechanical and administrative processes. Los Angeles Airport Police Ground Transportation Enforcement Unit, California Public Utilities Commission, Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Los Angeles World Airports Landside Operations are concentrating on proper licensing (PUC permits and valid drivers licenses), airport operating permits, and other law enforcement related issues. The California Highway Patrol is concentrating on braking systems, passenger restraints and other safety systems required to be in good working order.

Jun 30 2006, 12:00 AM

FOURTH OF JULY PASSENGER TRAVEL EXPECTED TO INCREASE AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AND ONTARIO AIRPORTS AIRPORT OFFICIALS REMIND PASSENGERS FIREWORKS ARE BANNED ON AIRCRAFT

(Los Angeles, California – June 30, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expects to serve more than 900,000 travelers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4, an increase of one percent over the holiday period last year.