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JUST CONFIRMED: WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF DALEY AND U.S. SECRETARY OF ENERGY CHU
Where else will you get the opportunity to meet face to face with key legislators on issues important to the business community? Time is running out to register for Los Angeles on the Hill — ACCESS Washington, D.C., May 2-4. We already have more than 60 meetings confirmed with legislators. The trip includes a special briefing with White House officials and a special roundtable discussion on transportation with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. Register now or contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber testifies in support of permanent freeze for retiree medical subsidies
 While the City continues to negotiate employee contributions to health care benefits with the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) and the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS), L.A. City Council voted to draft an ordinance freezing the current maximum medical subsidy amounts for members of LACERS who retire on or after July 1, 2011. A similar proposal for LAFPP members is being considered and will be heard in Council at a later date. An independent actuarial study estimates a savings of $112 million in year one and a 10-year savings of $968 million. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
Discuss the L.A. City budget with L.A. City Councilmember Bernard Parks
 Join us for the latest on the City's efforts to balance its budget at the Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series on Friday, April 22, 7:45-9 a.m. Councilmember Parks — called "the lion of the City's budget committee" — will paint a candid picture of how to steer Los Angeles out of a $350 million deficit and onto a path towards long-term fiscal responsibility. The breakfast is open to Board and Circle Level members only. Register now or contact Shannon Cooper, 213.580.7565.
Chamber meets with new LADWP General Manager
 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power General Manager Ron Nichols outlined a three-year plan to reduce labor, operations and capital costs by $440 million at the Chamber's Environmental Sustainability Council meeting Friday. Nichols highlighted the challenges facing LADWP amidst new government mandates, aging infrastructure and investments in renewable energy. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
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Cedars-Sinai Chief Nursing Officer named one of the top 25 women in health care
 Modern Healthcare Magazine recently named Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN, vice president and chief nursing officer of Cedars-Sinai Health System, among its Top 25 Women in Healthcare.
The honor recognizes women who are making positive differences in the industry by providing leadership and mentorship. Burnes Bolton, selected from a pool of more than 300 health care professionals from across the nation, is renowned nationally for her innovative programs to improve both quality of care as well as the health of the community. Read more.
State Farm Insurance Companies gives high school some "green" to go green
 Students at Thomas Jefferson High School — a Public School Choice school — are cleaning and greening the neighborhood, and receiving a little "green" to support their efforts. The school recently received a $5,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Companies' Environmental Grant Program for their work to build a "green alley" near the school.
Green alleys are a growing trend in cities as they provide a functional space for people to walk, bike and skate safely while encouraging healthy lifestyles through gardens. Read more.
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