Salon Series Commences

LAANE’s first in a series of salons was held at the home of Shana Weiss and John Silva on September 29, and co-hosted by LAANE Advisory Boardmember Lara Bergthold. Following  dinner, guests took part in a lively conversation with LAANE’s Executive Director, Madeline Janis, who discussed LAANE’s mission and key projects, including the ongoing fight to reduce cancer-causing pollution at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the work to transform the region’s low wage tourism jobs, and the effort to bring quality grocery stores to Los Angeles’ underserved ‘food deserts.’

Greg Good, director of LAANE’s recently-launched Waste and Recycling Project, outlined  strategies that are being developed to create good jobs and reduce the environmental hazards of one of the region’s most unregulated and dangerous industries.

Aimed at outreach toward new supporters and progressives, including many from the entertainment industry, the salon series offers a unique in-depth approach to sharing LAANE’s message and strategy with those who want to become more involved.