News Conference to Announce $30,000 in Grants from Neighborhood Councils

What: LAPD News Conference to Announce Neighborhood Grants
When:Saturday, August 6, 2005
Where:“Taste of San Pedro Festival”Point Fermin Park700 West Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA  90731(Cross Street of Gaffey Street)
Who:Deputy Chief Earl PaysingerHarbor Captain Patrick GannonHarbor Community Police OfficersRepresentatives from Yamaha Motor Corporation of AmericaRepresentatives from Pelican Industries
Why:To acknowledge four grants totaling $30,000 made to Harbor Station by local Neighborhood Councils. The money has been spent to purchase three Yamaha 660 All Terrain Vehicles, which will be on display, and a 26-foot trailer for transportation. The vehicles are used by Police to better patrol local beaches and parks.
Additional:Donators:Harbor City Neighborhood Council $5,000Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council $10,000Coast San Pedro Neighborhood Council $11,000Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council $4,000
For further information, contact Harbor Area Senior Lead Officer Steve Muirhead at 213-869-2067, or LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.