Garcetti Attacks Homeless Vet problem in LA

Hi Sean,

Here's a quick rundown of what we've been up to this week. 

In Case You Missed It:

• SAG AWARDS: Rolling out the red carpet
• PORTER RANCH: Standing with affected residents
• 101 SLOW JAM: Freeway to temporarily close for 40 hours on Friday 2/5
• MAKING GREAT STREETS: A fast pitch of ideas at Engage L.A.

Check out a quick video recap:

DETAILS:

NEW TOOLS FOR A SMARTER CITY
This week, I helped unveil two innovative tools to make life in L.A. smarter and easier. The Go L.A. app allows users to choose between cheaper, faster, or greener ways to get around the city, on everything from a bicycle to Lyft. Our brand-new Geo Hub centralizes data about L.A. for everyday Angelenos and City departments — using GIS technology to map everything from recreation programs to newly-filled potholes and fire hydrants. The Geo Hub will also ease the way for developers looking to build apps for everything from parking to permits.

WORKING WITH THE WHITE HOUSE ON IMMIGRATION
I had the honor of hosting the first-ever White House Regional Convening on New Americans right here at City Hall. It was inspiring to hear so many great ideas for making the American Dream real for everyone in our city.

VETERANS AND HOMELESSNESS: LOOKING OUT FOR EVERY ANGELENO
I was with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald to unveil the V.A.'s new master plan for the West L.A. campus, which will provide permanent supportive housing and other resources for our city's veterans. Later that day, I joined thousands of volunteers to take part in our annual homeless count — a vital tool to ensure that we get more Angelenos off the streets.

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 Sean Eagan

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President Expresses Sympathy to Families of Marines Lost in Helicopter Collision

01/22/2016 04:25 PM CST

President Expresses Sympathy to Families of Marines Lost in Helicopter Collision

DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2016 — President Barack Obama issued a statement today expressing his condolences and those of the first lady to the families of 12 Marines lost in an apparent helicopter collision off the Hawaiian coast last week.

The Coast Guard called off its search for possible survivors Jan. 20, and officials announced yesterday that the Marines had been officially declared dead and that their families had been notified.

"As we mourn this loss, we are reminded of the sacrifice men and women of our armed forces make each day for the freedom and security of their fellow Americans," the president said in his statement. "The willingness of our troops to complete dangerous training to prepare for any mission our nation asks of them will not be forgotten."

The spirit of the missing Marines was reflected in the actions of the many dozens of service members and others in Hawaii who searched day and-night for the downed helicopters, Obama added.

"Communities from coast to coast are mourning these Marines, and our nation is forever grateful for their patriotism, service, and sacrifice," the president said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones at this difficult hour."

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