Here are the due dates for the remaineder of 2008 and all of 2009 for the following proposals: Major Research Grants-August 28 and October 24, 2008 and March 12, May 14, August 21 and October 29, 2009; Faculty Fellowships-December 10, 2008 and December 3, 2009; Archival Grants-January 8, 2009; and Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships-February 4, 2009.

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At its April meeting, the Foundation's Board of Trustees selected the following dissertations for receipt of fellowships in the amount of $20,000 each:

“Serving Community: Food and Culinary Tourism in the Making of Thai American Los Angeles, 1960-Present,” Tanachai Mark Padoongpatt, American Studies and Ethnicity, USC.  “The Daughters of Charity and the Development of Social Welfare in Southern California, 1856-1927,” Kristine Ashton Gunnell, History, Claremont Graduate University.  “Institutional Design and the Use of Direct Democracy in Local Government Settings,” Jackie Filla, Political Science, UCR.  “‘A Place in the Sun’: Chicano Suburbanization throughout Greater Los Angeles, 1940-1990,” Jerry Gonzalez, History, USC.  “The Immigrant Enclave and Social Difference in the Coachella Valley: Labor and Housing as Indicators of Intra-Enclave Distinction,” Patrick Linder, Anthropology, UCR.  “Imagining Alliance: Queer Anti-Imperialism & Race in California, 1966-1989,” Emily Hobson, American Studies and Ethnicity, USC.  "The Daily Lives of Street Kids in Los Angeles," Elizabeth Joniak, Sociology, UCLA.  “Brown Picket Fences: Family Obligations, Ethnic Associations and  Mobility Among the Mexican-Origin Middle Class,” Jody Agius Vallejo, Sociology, UCI.  “Racial and Religious Contexts: A Case Study of 2^nd Generation Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles,” Golnaz Komaie, Sociology, UCI.  “Faith and Community: Transitioning Gang Members in Boyle Heights,” Edward Flores, Sociology, USC.  “Salvadoran Day in L.A.: Pathways, Promises and Pitfalls in Immigrant Civic Engagement,” Arpi Miller, Sociology, UCLA.  “Cultivating a Regional Industrial Identity for Los Angeles,” Jade (Yu-Chieh) Lo, Business, USC.

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At its February 2008 meeting, the Board of Trustees awarded fellowships of $12,000 each for the following faculty projects:  Certain Outcomes, Uncertain Futures:  The Consequences of California’s Highly Structured Language Arts Classrooms for English Language Learners, Jessica C.Zacher, Education, California State University, Long Beach. Changing Suburbs: The Emerging Metropolis and the Implications for Public Policy, Ajay Garde, Planning,Policy, and Design, University of California, Irvine. Migration and Transience Among Homeless Youth in Los Angeles, Kristin M. Ferguson, Social Work, University of Southern California. The Effects of Homeland Ties on Political Participation in Little Saigon, California, Hung Cam Thai, Sociology, Pomona College. Black Political Development in Los Angeles, 1910-1950: The Role of the Black Church, Lorn S. Foster, Government and Politics, Pomona College. Using Geographical Information Systems and Neural Network to Reveal Contributing Factors for Residential Housing Prices in the Los Angeles Region, Carsten Lange, Economics, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Junípero Serra’s California Spiritual Community, Steven W. Hackel, History, University of California, Riverside. Identifying Key Factors That Contribute To The Educational Success of Latinas/os, Roberta Espinoza, Sociology, California State University, Fullerton. Pedro J. González: “Los Madrugadores” Radio Program, José Luis Benavides, Journalism, California State University Northridge. Los Angeles and High Level Radioactive Waste Transport: Implications for the Community, Surrounding Counties and Local Transportation Infrastructure, James David Ballard, Sociology, California State University, Northridge. Why Do Los Angeles County Hospitals Continue to Lose Money?, Vivian Y. Wu, Policy, Planning, and Development, University of Southern California.The Effect of Teach For America on the Los Angeles Unified School District: Do You Get What You Pay For?, Bevin Ashenmiller, Economics, Occidental College.  Family Influences on Latino Students’ College Adjustment and Retention in the California State University System, Susan R. Sy, Psychology, California State University, Fullerton.

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LA City Council members Jan Hahn and Tom LaBonge recently submitted a motion regarding a research report titled "Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities," which was prepared by the City Project and funded by the Haynes Foundation. The motion notes that the report is "a valuable tool for policy makers" and requests that the Bureau of Engineering work with The City Project to display the results of the study by City Council District.

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LA City Council members Jan Hahn and Tom LaBonge recently submitted a motion regarding a research report titled "Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities," which was prepared by the City Project and funded by the Haynes Foundation. The motion notes that the report is "a valuable tool for policy makers" and requests that the Bureau of Engineering work with The City Project to display the results of the study by City Council District.

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Everything about L.A. city government--from who fixes potholes to how people run for City Council--can be found in the new edition of Los Angeles: Structure of a City Government, published by the League of Women Voters at www.lwvlosangeles.org/files/Structure_of_a_City.pdf Written by Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein of California State University, Fullerton, and recently appointed Executive Director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Review Commission, the publication is an entirely new and expanded version of a book first published by the League in 1964 and most recently updated in 1986. The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation funded the book. Dr. Sonenshein's edition adds a new chapter to the long and valued history of the League's published guides to the government of Los Angeles. With his invaluable experience as Executive Director of the City of Los Angeles Appointed Charter Reform Commission, his book aptly serves as an introduction to this new governing document for the 21st century. Los Angeles: Structure of a City Government includes sections on departments, commissions and agencies that did not exist prior to the passage of the 2000 charter. Other features of the 208-page book include a newly revised city organizational chart, a recommended reading list, website resources, and an index. Weaving the history of Los Angeles' civic infrastructure throughout, it serves as an invaluable educational resource for people of all ages.

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Announced here are the 2008 due dates for the submission of proposals for Major Research Grants. The dates in 2008 are: March 14, 2008, May 15, 2008, August 28, 2008, and October 24, 2008. See News below for due dates of other upcoming proposals.

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To further its objective of disseminating the knowledge gained through "research, discovery, instruction and education," the Foundation will be posting at its web site a 3-4 page executive summary of the findings of all major research grants, archival grants, faculty fellowships and doctoral dissertation fellowships completed in the future. In addition, the Foundation is willing to post a link to the grantee's entire final report.

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The Haynes Foundation is helping to suppport an exciting conference:"Rocket Science and Region: The rise, fall, and rise of the aerospace industry in Southern California." The connference is set for August 3 and 4 at the Huntington Library. Registration required. For more information, see the reference to "Conferences" in the "Program" section.

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Set forth below are the upcoming due dates for the following proposals: Major Research Grants-September 7, 2007 and November 7, 2007; Faculty Fellowships-December 3, 2007; Archival Grants-January 11, 2008; and Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships-February 1, 2008

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At its April meeting, the Foundation's Board of Trustees selected the following dissertations for receipt of fellowships in the amount of $20,000 each: "Thriving, Living Day by Day, or Barely Subsisting: The Effects of Long-Term Separation on Salvadoran Immigrants and their Children," Leisy Abrego, Sociology, UCLA. "Save the Youth: Gender, Race, Education and the Child Saving Institutions in Southern California between the Wars," Julie Cohen, History, UC Irvine. "Improving Outcomes for Teenage Mothers and their Children who are Involved in the Los Angeles County Child Welfare System," Jane McClure, Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School. "Sacred Changes: Multiracial Alliances and Community Transformation in the United States," Karen Yonemoto, American Studies, USC. "Beyond Spatial Mismatch: Immigrant Employment in Urban America," Cathy Yang Liu, Policy, Planning and Development, USC. A study of the political behavior of South Asian immigrants in the gateway cities of Los Angeles and New York, Sangay Mishra, Political Science, USC. "Suburban Dreams: Asians and Latinas/os in Los Angeles's San Gabriel Valley," Wendy Cheng, American Studies, USC. "The People of the Fall: Nation-building in Little Saigon since 1975," Phuong Nguyen, American Studies, USC. "Stay in LA: Iconicity, Representation and the Role of Hotels in the Making of Los Angeles, 1880s-1950s," Megan Kendrick, History, USC.

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At its February meeting, the Board of Trustees awarded fellowships of $12,000 each for the following faculty research projects: "English Language Learners in Highly Structured Language Arts Classrooms: Examining classroom literacy practices and achievement measures," Jessica C. Zacher, Education, California State University, Long Beach. "Renewal through Retail? Evaluating the Impact of Corporate Retailers in South Central Los Angeles," Josh Sides, History, California State University, Northridge. "Economic Growth in Disadvantaged Communities: An Assessment of Underserved Markets and Neighborhood Characteristics," Annette Steinacker, Politics and Policy, Claremont Graduate University. "Formerly Incarcerated Women and their Reintegration into the Community," Marta Lopez-Garza, Women's Studies, California State University, Northridge. "Perceived Needs, Barriers, and Social Supports among the Youth Offender Reentry Population in Los Angeles County," Laura S. Abrams, Social Welfare, UCLA. "Can We Breathe and Be Economically Competitive? Air Quality Regulations and Technological Innovation in the Fabricated Metal Products Industry in Los Angeles," Ward Thomas, Urban Studies, California State University, Northridge. "Immigrant Family Separation and Reunification: Implications for Schools, Clinics, and Neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles Area," Kristine M. Zentgraf, Sociology, California State University, Long Beach. "Planning for Higher Density: The Case of Graduated Density Zoning," Vinit Mukhija, Urban Planning, UCLA. "Latino Entrepreneurship in Los Angeles: An Analysis of the Determinants and Success Rates of Latino-Immigrant Business Owners," Mary Lopez, Economics, and Dolores Treviso, Sociology, Occidental College. "Radio Waves/Immigrant Waves: Spanish Language Radio, Immigration and Cultural Citizenship," Deborah R. Vargas, Chicano/Latino Studies, UC Irvine.

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