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September 7, 2005 | From Times Staff Reports
The County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Corina Villaraigosa, wife of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, to the First 5 LA commission. She will help oversee planning for early childhood development, health and education programs throughout the county. Villaraigosa, a teacher, will take her place Thursday on the 13-member panel. The commission manages an annual budget of $209 million. She was nominated by the commission's chairwoman, Supervisor Gloria Molina.
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
November 1, 2006 | Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
A state commission chaired by Hollywood entertainer Rob Reiner violated no laws but failed to properly award millions of dollars in contracts and did not adequately justify many payments, a state audit released Tuesday shows.
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
December 15, 2004 | Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
State officials on Tuesday unveiled a plan to strengthen oversight of $600 million in annual tobacco tax funds intended for early childhood development programs. The proposed reforms are in response to a state audit that found problems with the practices of some of the county First 5 commissions, which administer the funds. Auditors found that some panels did not cap administrative spending, while others lacked policies for awarding contracts or defining conflict of interest.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
September 7, 2005 | From Times Staff Reports
The County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Corina Villaraigosa, wife of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, to the First 5 LA commission. She will help oversee planning for early childhood development, health and education programs throughout the county. Villaraigosa, a teacher, will take her place Thursday on the 13-member panel. The commission manages an annual budget of $209 million. She was nominated by the commission's chairwoman, Supervisor Gloria Molina.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
May 30, 2003 | Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Officials on Thursday unveiled a telephone and Internet advice line to help parents in Los Angeles County with questions about children's health, education and nutritional needs. The free, confidential service, called First 5 LA Connect, links callers or browsers to trained specialists and health experts who can answer questions and assist parents in obtaining free or low-cost services for newborns and young children.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
November 1, 2006 | Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
A state commission chaired by Hollywood entertainer Rob Reiner violated no laws but failed to properly award millions of dollars in contracts and did not adequately justify many payments, a state audit released Tuesday shows.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
December 15, 2004 | Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
State officials on Tuesday unveiled a plan to strengthen oversight of $600 million in annual tobacco tax funds intended for early childhood development programs. The proposed reforms are in response to a state audit that found problems with the practices of some of the county First 5 commissions, which administer the funds. Auditors found that some panels did not cap administrative spending, while others lacked policies for awarding contracts or defining conflict of interest.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
May 30, 2003 | Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writer
Officials on Thursday unveiled a telephone and Internet advice line to help parents in Los Angeles County with questions about children's health, education and nutritional needs. The free, confidential service, called First 5 LA Connect, links callers or browsers to trained specialists and health experts who can answer questions and assist parents in obtaining free or low-cost services for newborns and young children.
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