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Press Releases For information on Community Health Councils or its projects, please contact Janice Taylor, Communications Director or call 323.295.9372 x221.
May 11, 2013
South Los Angeles Candidates Forum. Mayoral and City Attorney Candidates to Address South LA Concerns.
April 11, 2013
City Planning Commission Withdraws Exemption on Fast Food Development. Cites community concerns in lifting exemption.
January 15, 2013
Community Residents & Stakeholders Gather to Make South LA a Healthier Place. New Plans Will Impact Community Development for Next 20-30 Years.
October 17, 2012
New Report: Health Professional Shortage Areas — A History & Guide to Proposed Revisions
June 12, 2012
LA Residents Demand "Fracking" Regulatory Reforms. Two upcoming state workshops will hear residents concerns and recommendations.
March 8, 2012
Fracking in the Baldwin Hills/Inglewood Oil Field: Public Forum to Examine Impact of Controversial Drilling Technique on Surrounding Residential Community.
February 15, 2012
Creating Equity One Stop at a Time. Draft Plans Made Public for Transit-Oriented Design in South LA.
January 25, 2012
Freedom to Choose: What's on the Menu? Fast Food Restaurant Report: Promoting Healthy Dining in South Los Angeles
July 21, 2011
California's FreshWorks Fund! First Lady Michelle Obama Announces $200 Million public-Private Loan Fund to Promote Healthy Food Access.
June 28, 2011
New Report Spotlights How Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Harm California's Economy: June 29 Teleconference
May 6, 2011
Mother's Day: Honoring Mom & Medicaid: Health Policy Groups Warn that Cuts to Medicaid Hurt Women
January 27, 2011
Residents Gather to Mark 5th Anniversary of Noxious Emissions & Demand Stronger Regulations on Baldwin Hills Oil Fields
December 8, 2010
Critical Hearing on Efforts to Transform South LA’s Food Desert. Zoning & design issues could stall first new supermarket for community in 20 years. City Council will also hear testimony on fast-food regulations.
December 7, 2010
Oil Company Walks Away from Negotiations on South LA Oil Field.
Community Calls on County to make good on commitment to re-examine regulations now that PXP Oil pulls out of settlement talks.
August 19, 2010
As Search for California Budget Continues, Residents in Baldwin Hills Call for Big Oil to Pay Its Fair Share. Eliminating Oil Drilling Loophole Would Raise $1.2 Billion to Help Fill State Budget Gap and Save Jobs & Vital Services.
August 12, 2010
Zoning in on Healthy Fast Food. South LA's fast-food moratorium expires in September. Where do we go from here? Town Hall
June 15, 2010
Governor's Budget Threatens the Health of California. Consumers, Providers & Advocates Present Solutions to Save the Safety Net & Protect California’s Health.
April 14, 2010
New Efforts Launched to Restrict Oil Drilling in South Los Angeles
EarthFest Celebration Includes Briefing on Cleaning Up Baldwin Hills Oil Field.
February 25, 2010
California Workforce Primed to Help Families Seeking Health Coverage. Bridging the Health Divide Shows California's Certified Application Assistants Are Critical to Healthcare System and Community.
August 15, 2009
Creating a Community Where Kids Are Healthy, Safe & Ready to Learn. South LA to Partner with The California Endowment in 10-Year Initiative.
July 28, 2009
The Terminator Comes to Life: Children, Families and California’s Economy Are the Collateral Damage.
June 26, 2009
It’s Time for GOP Lawmakers to Act Responsibly. Everyone Must Share the Pain for a Budget Resolution.
June 10, 2009
Revenue Solutions for California’s Budget Crisis. Children’s Advocates Call on Legislators to Place Needs of People before Ideology.
June 2, 2009
Families Unfairly Shoulder the Burden of Balancing California’s Budget. Consumers, Providers & Advocates Join Forces to Speak Out for Families.
May 20, 2009
Governor & Legislators Must Put Children & Families First.
Joint Committee Meets to Start Hashing Out Budget Agreement.
April 8, 2009
Food Desert to Food Oasis. A Symposium to Break Down Barriers to Grocery Store & Business Development in South LA.
February 5, 2009
Passage of Children’s Health Coverage Legislation a Plus for California. SCHIP funding gives State opportunity to expand coverage to all children.
December 11, 2008
South LA Shortchanged for Health. Report Calls for Coordinated Leadership to Reinvest in Community.
November 25, 2008
Backyard Oil Drilling Affects Thousands in LA. LA County Fails to Ensure Public Health is Protected from Hazardous Industry.
November 18, 2008
Closure of Healthy Families Enrollment Threatens Future of California's Children. Board Meeting on Wednesday to Determine Fate of Children's Health Program.
October 21, 2008
Supervisor Burke Fails Community. Proposed Zoning for Oil Field Lacks Adequate Protections.
October 20, 2008
Over 200 Community Residents Will Board Buses for Supervisors Hearing on the Baldwin Hills Oil Field. Proposed Zoning for Oil Field Lacks Adequate Protections.
September 17, 2008
Residents Rally Against County’s Failure to Address Their Concerns. Proposed Zoning for Oil Field Lacks Adequate Protections.
August 14, 2008
Residents Ask County to Protect the Environment & Community Health.
Overflow Attendance at First Hearing; Second Hearing Scheduled for August 14th.
June 19, 2008
Residents Ask County to Protect the Environment & Community Health.
Moratorium on new oil drilling expires June 30th.
May 15, 2008
Families and Healthcare System Will Suffer from Irrational Cuts.
May Revise Makes Deeper Cuts to Healthcare.
January 29, 2008
Advocates Kick-Off National Covering Kids & Families Network: Inaugural Meeting Shares Collective Expertise in Advancing Healthcare Coverage
January 11, 2008
California 2008-09 Budget Underscores Need for Health Reform:
Budget Recycles Many Cuts Suggested and Rejected in Previous Budgets
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