Gateway to L.A.’s newest members in Zone 2 recently benefitted from a clean-up campaign along 96th Street that included trash pick-up, painting out of graffiti and more. The effort resulted in more attractive streetscapes for employees and visitors, alike. Most recently, Sam’s Park did its share in helping to keep the parkways and landscaping trimmed, while Gateway to LA provided trash receptacles and cigarette butt receptacles at strategic locations where area employees tend to gather. Congratulations to everyone in Zone 2 for your efforts, and Gateway looks forward to keeping the area clean for everyone.
SOLOMON & CO. UNDERTAKES RENOVATION OF FORMER WESTERN AIRLINES BUILDING
Paul Solomon and Solomon & Co., are nearing completion of a major remodel of the former Western Airlines building at 6171 W. Century Boulevard. The 8-month project, which will be completed next month, includes all new common areas and systems as well as a new facade with floor-to-ceiling glass, a new lobby area and modernized bathrooms and elevators.
WELCOME TO GATEWAY TO L.A.’S NEW ZONE 2 MEMBERS
Welcome to Gateway to L.A.’s newest members in Zone 2. They receive limited BID services, including street cleaning and ambassador patrols.
Neutrogena
5760 W. 96th Street
Los Angeles, CA90045
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
5716-5736 W. 96th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Sam’s Park
5700 West 96th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
China Airlines Cargo
5651 W. 96th Street
L.A. CA 90045
Avis Budget Group Inc.
5721 W. 96th Street.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Flying Foods
5807 W. 98th Street
L.A., CA90045
Gateway to L.A. Announces Former CHP Commander as ITS New Director of Operations
The Gateway to L.A. PBID has announced the hiring of former California Highway Patrol Commander Calvin Beard to oversee the area’s security and maintenance as Director of Operations. Beard replaces Jim Sakalis, who is retiring after more than 14 years in the post.
“We are excited to bring in someone with Calvin’s extensive knowledge and experience in law enforcement,” said Executive Director Laurie Hughes. “Calvin already has relationships with many of the law enforcement agencies with whom we work, and we know he will be an asset to the Gateway to L.A. team.”
Beard is coming out of retirement to take the position because he said he likes the area and has an affinity for business improvement districts since his wife, Raquel, is the executive director of the Central City East Association.
“I feel like I’ve been in the BID world for many, many years,” said Beard, who added that his goal is to continue the outstanding work that has been done in the Gateway area. “I’d like to find new and more creative ways to cultivate and expand the BID operations and work closely with all of our stakeholders, ensuring that all security and maintenance concerns are addressed.”
Beard retired as Central Los Angeles Area Commander for CHP in 2012, after serving more than 10 years in that post. He previously served as Lieutenant (Field Operations Officer) for CHP’s South Los Angeles Area from 1995 to 2002. Beard began his law enforcement career with the California State Police, where he served in various capacities from 1983 to 1995.
Among Beard’s significant assignments was his Career Executive Appointment to State Police Commander by then Governor Pet Wilson. Beard coordinating and supervised security operations for California Governor Pete Wilson’s travel to Mexico City, and eight states and 17 cities throughout Western Asia in 1993. He also coordinated and supervised security operations for Wilson’s 1993-1994 re-election campaign and inaugural ceremony.
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Rams to Return to LA, Boost Local Economy
The Los Angeles Rams are back. NFL owners in Houston voted 30-2 to ratify the Rams’ relocation application for an immediate move to L.A., where the team will eventually begin play at owner Stan Kroenke’s proposed stadium site in Inglewood in 2019. It’s a seismic decision that returns the highest level of professional football to the country’s second-largest media market after a 21-year absence. The Rams could be joined by the Chargers, who have a one-year option to decide if they want to relocate and join the Rams in Inglewood. A park and lake will be at the center of the project that includes 2,500 homes, 6,000 square feet of retail stores and open plazas and a massive 800,000-square-foot office complex. The project would pump a projected $670 million into Inglewood’s General Fund over the next 25 years, and benefits would spill over into the Gateway to LA area, delivering more hotel guests and making the area more appealing to businesses seeking office space.
