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Around 9 AM on Friday (2/13/09), a home invasion robbery occurred in the 200 south block of Norton Street. The details come from the female homeowner, who reported the crime to the LAPD.

The suspects are two male Hispanics who were wearing orange jumpsuits of the kind you might see on roadside litter collection crews. They knocked on the front door and conducted themselves as if they were government employees seeking a signature on paperwork. They then drew a gun, entered the home, and tied up and injured the homeowner. They did not use their weapon. They departed with a large sum of cash.

The LAPD is on the scene in full force. They are and will aggressively pursue all leads, including DNA, canvassing, witness statements. A veteran detective with a great success record is on the case.

If you have seen the suspects or similarly dressed/acting individuals, please call the Olympic Division with your details. Front desk: (213) 382-9102; Detectives Desk: (213) 382-9380.

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Rings of Saturns Receive Prop 84 Grant

Written by Scott McNeely

Thursday, 09 December 2010 07:47

Rings of Saturn Receive Prop 84 Grant to Kick Off Community School Park Project!

For Immediate Release December 6, 2010

"Rings of Saturn" to Receive $458,998 for Community School Park Project

Saturn Elementary School Blazes Trail for New Community School Park Concept

Los Angeles – Rings of Saturn, Inc., a non-profit corporation formed by community members for the benefit of Saturn Elementary School, will be the beneficiary of a $458,998.00 award from the State’s Strategic Growth Council as part of the Urban Greening Program, utilizing Prop 84 funding. The award will be used for the construction of a Community School Park (CSP), an innovative concept that transforms asphalt school campuses into park-like settings for use by schools as well as members of the community after school hours. The award represents approximately 50% of the projected budget and is expected to be matched by Measure Q funding through Los Angeles County as part of a joint use relationship between the Rings of Saturn, L..A. Unified School District and Beyond The Bell. The project will be managed by the Rings of Saturn in collaboration with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, who will play a vital role in guiding the non-profit through the process.

The Community School Park concept was set in motion 20 months ago when the City Council and L.A. Unified School District approved four schools, Calvert Street, Beethoven Street, Vine Street and Trinity Street to launch the pilot program. Saturn Elementary School now joins the ranks of this trail-blazing group and will more than likely be the first of the schools to be fully funded by late spring and begin construction at the summer break.

The pilot program is a timely and sorely needed response to the current harsh economic conditions. Local government and public agencies will be struggling for years to provide basic human services, especially in communities that need them the most. CSPs offer a model of how public agencies can share expertise and resources with the private sector, nonprofits like the Rings of Saturn, and community organizations to improve education and expand green space to the benefit of not only the school but to the community as a whole. The success of this project and others like it will set a precedent and instill confidence in further developing public / private relationships.

With input from the community, the Rings of Saturn’s Advisory Team delivered an extensive list of elements to be included in the overall vision. The impressive master design plan for the Saturn Elementary School Park was then crafted by Rogerio Carvlaheiro, the principal and founder of the RD Design Federation, who offered his services pro bono. Mr. Carvalheiro’s recent endeavors include serving as Senior Project Manager for the renovation of the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa, and Project Director for the inspirational restoration of the famed Los Angeles Union Station. The advisory committee formed by the Rings of Saturn include some of the best talent the community has to offer – all have donated their services. Members of the advisory committee include: Rogerio Carvalheiro, AIA Associate, RC Design Federation; Mud Baron, Green Policy Director, LAUSD; Michael Shearin, Senior Designer, Lexington; Katie Rogers, Campus Forestry Manager, Tree People; Sheela Mathai, Park Planner, L.A. County Parks and Recreation Dept.; George Pessin, L.A. County Master Gardener; Teresa Dahl, Environmental Ombudsman, LAUSD; Jamie Heitner, Designer, Urban Studio; Brenna Lyons, L.A. County Master Gardener; Elise Holstein, Landscape Designer; Emily Woodward, L.A. County Master Gardener; Jerome Smith, Certified Arborist; Casey Hughes. LEED Design Professional; Meryl Rizzotti, Nurse, Saturn Elementary School; Tracie Bryant, Principal, Saturn Elementary School; Juliet Smith, Assistant Principal, Saturn Elementary School; Courtney Carter, 2nd grade teacher, Saturn Elementary School. The day-to-day operations of the project will be conducted by the founding members of the Rings of Saturn who also volunteer their time: Melissa Patrick, Solar Customer Interconnections Manager, Southern California Edison; Rayna Saslove, Executive Producer, The Change Machine; Scott McNeely, Principal, Palmarium Design, and past president of the Pico Neighborhood Council; Desiree Lopez, Parent Liaison, Saturn Elementary School; Ashley Thompson, local business owner. -End

Let's Build a Community Park!

Written by Scott McNeely

Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:56

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the VONS eScrip Campaign!

Program Description:

Community Park Master Plan Persons who register their Vons card with eScrip and designate their support of the Rings of Saturn (Group ID 6598071) will be helping to create a Community Park at Saturn. Once active, everytime you shop VONS will be donating between 1%-4% of every dollar spent to the Saturn Elementary Community School Park Project (see the Master Plan at the Rings of Saturn Website).

Next Step - Getting Registrations!

We will be having a booth in front of Vons on multiple days for the next 7 weeks. Dates are still being worked out. However, I'm hoping to get VONS permission today or tomorrow to have a booth in front of the store this weekend (Sat & Sun).

We need to have 15+ Volunteers to help get subscribers in front of Vons at different times of the day ranging from 9a.m. to 7p.m.

The goal is to get 3,000 subscribers and we have 7 weeks to do it!! This is very doable! Over 20,000 families shop at our local Vons!

TO VOLUNTEER OR ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! Let me know your available times!

Contact me if you can help out! Let me know your available times!

-Scott

PicoNC Adds Green Page

Written by Administrator
Thursday, 01 October 2009 13:06
PicoNC.com is proud to announce the addition of LIVING GREEN, a new menu choice on the Top Menu of the site. With its first Green Page contributor Greenopia, we look forward to the addition of more sites and feeds containing green information YOU want to see. So, if you have a favorite green-friendly site you would like to see included on our site, LOGIN and SUBMIT A FEED! OR, write me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll load it up for you. -end
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Fresh Produce at Saturn!

Written by Scott McNeely
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 17:06
Saturn is becoming a community hub for fresh produce! This Spring, take home a fruit tree, pick up local organic produce, help build the Saturn Edible Garden, and learn how to grow your own victory garden ... all at Saturn Street Elementary School! Saturn Fruit Tree Fair Sunday, January 24, 2010 12:30pm – 2:00pm Join us for a celebration of trees and they fruit they bear! Celebrate Tu b’Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, with Temple Beth Am, TreePeople and the Saturn Street Elementary community. Learn about the planting and care of fruit trees. Taste fruits and nuts at a Tu b’Shevat seder. Learn about the nutritional value of fresh fruit. Adopt a fruit tree, in a pot or ready to be planted in your garden or yard. First pick of fruit trees is being offered to families of Saturn students. Buy Organic Produce From Local Farmers Starting Wednesday, January 27, South Central Farmers’ Cooperative will deliver boxes of fresh, seasonal, organic produce to Saturn Street Elementary School. Program participants will receive a box of produce every other week for ten weeks starting January 27. Each box contains a bushel of produce – enough to feed a family of four for one week or a single/couple for two weeks. Register Now Delivery on Wednesdays: Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 10, and Mar. 24 Boxes can be claimed from 12:30pm - 4:30pm at the Saturn Street entrance Unclaimed boxes will be donated to the Nutrition Network’s classroom programs Program Cost: $100 for five boxes over ten weeks Each box contains $20-$25 worth of product, and South Central Farms has generously agreed to donate 25% of the proceeds to support Saturn! Register Now Tell your friends and neighbors – the program is open to everyone! Saturn Edible Garden Saturn recently won a Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant to fund the creation of the Saturn Edible Garden! The $4,500 grant will pay for irrigation, tools, wheelbarrows and curriculum. Construction will begin in February pending funding for asphalt removal. Look for volunteer work days this Spring! Victory Garden Classes UC Cooperative Extension has selected Saturn's new Edible Garden as the site of a four-week Victory Garden class taught by Master Gardener George Pessin. The weekend classes, open to everyone in the community, will take place throughout the month of April, 2010. Stay tuned for more details.

More Bad News for NCs: Funding Rollovers Killed

Written by Administrator
Thursday, 01 October 2009 13:06
Despite repeated promises from the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the City Council that the ability of neighborhood councils to rollover unspent funds again this year, word is starting to come in from neighborhood councils that are undergoing surprise audits from the Office of the City Controller that no rollovers are being permitted. Expect this issue to become public when DONE general manager BongHwan Kim visits a confused and furious Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council Monday night. (Greg Nelson participated in the birth and development of the LA Neighborhood Council system and served as the General Manager of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Nelson now provides news and issues analysis to CityWatch. Greg Nelson can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it )
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