LANCASTER MAYOR HAILS PROGRESS WITH JOBS, GANGS.Byline: Charles F. Bostwick Daily News Staff Writer Mayor Frank Roberts Frank Roberts may refer to:
The city's location and wide open spaces put it in position to benefit from Southern California's economic growth; a $1.5 million anti-crime effort is targeting gangs; and a national softball softball, variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Invented (1888) in Chicago as an indoor game, it was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground ball, kitten ball, and, because it was also played by women, ladies' championship in two weeks will draw thousands of visitors, the mayor said. ``The city of Lancaster The City of Lancaster (2002 population: 133,914) is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. Its main town is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status. Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham, Slyne, and Carnforth. , in my opinion, is doing very, very well. We have movement in all directions,'' Roberts told an audience of more than 90 business people and civic leaders at a Lancaster Chamber of Commerce luncheon. In his annual talk to the chamber, Roberts described anti-crime programs, recreational amenities and economic development efforts. Building on a community-oriented policing A philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and community partnerships. From the 1930s to the 1960s, U.S. law enforcement relied on a professional policing model. philosophy that attempts to involve residents in fighting crime, the newest law enforcement program is a $1.5 million team effort by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. , prosecutors, probation officers probation officer n. 1. An official usually attached to a juvenile court and charged with the care of juvenile delinquents. 2. An official charged with supervising convicts at large on suspended sentence or probation. , high school officials and the United Community Action Network counseling service. The two-pronged effort aims for more efficient prosecution of gang-related crime, and offers education and counseling to gang members who seek to go straight. The Amateur Softball Association Men's D National Championships at Lancaster City Park's Big 8 softball complex is expected to draw 125 teams from 45 states and 3,500 visitors. ``We suspect (hotel) reservations will be sold out as far south as Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, and Mojave to the north,'' said Roberts. A prime goal of city government is to bring in businesses and create jobs for residents, said Roberts. He pointed to the new Michael's distribution center, which employs more than 300 people. The larger Rite Aid Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is a United States retailer and pharmacy chain, operating over 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. distribution center, covering more than 30 acres under one roof and expected to begin hiring in March, will employ at least 500. Roberts said other warehouses and distribution centers may be built in the same area, though he wouldn't identify the companies. ``There are other warehouse agencies looking at us and we are looking at them,'' said Roberts. As Southern California's economy grows out of recession, businesses that want to expand increasingly will look at the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , since it contains most of the county's remaining open land. CAPTION(S): 4 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) (Ran in AV Edition only) Frank Roberts Says A.V.'s future bright (2--Color) (Ran in AV Edition only) Crews work on the Cinemark USA Tinseltown theater in Lancaster. Mayor Frank Roberts says the city is turning the corner on jobs. (3--Color) (Ran in AV Edition only) Workers lay pipes for the Rite Aid distribution Center in Lancaster on Wednesday. The facility is expected to bring in 500 positions. (4) (Ran in AV Edition only) The Rite Aid site was one of the projects hailed by Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts on Wednesday. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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