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With word out that the E3 show may not return to Southern California, Atlanta should try and get the show back.
E3 was once held in Atlanta as well as Tokyo and Santa Monica, CA.
Michael Gallagher, president of the Entertainment Software Association, has said that if issues with the construction of Farmer’s Field are not resolved immediately, he may be forced to hold the trade show elsewhere. Although Gallagher did not comment directly on what other cities he has been in talks with.
With the L.A. Convention Center possible out of commission for 2013, this show should come back east.
“We need assurance on things like square footage, the quality of the space, the ease of loading and unloading equipment, signage throughout the convention center for marketing and sponsorships,” Gallagher said. “We love being in Los Angeles, but we also have a show to put on.”
With the summer months being slow for tradeshows and conventions in Atlanta, this would be a perfect show for the World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome.
I'm sure all the hotels, restaurants and businesses in Downtown Atlanta, Midtown and Buckhead would agree.
A cold Pacific storm system is heading into Southern California and is expected to bring rain today to the Inland Empire with possible heavy snowfall in the local mountains. The slow-moving storm is expected to arrive Monday and "bring the return of wintry weather to Southern California," according to the National Weather Service.
Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to make Inland Empire freeways soggy for commuters making their return trips home.
A winter storm warning will be in effect for the mountains as moderate snow, to heavy at times, is anticipated today through Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to drop to between 4,000 and 4,500 feet today. Snow amounts may range from 12-20 inches.
Mountain travelers are warned that visibility could be reduced later today to a quarter-mile or less in heavy snow and fog. Beware of possible road closures, and chains may be required in heavy snowfalls.
The greatest snowfall amounts will be across the eastern San Bernardino mountains and southward across Mount San Jacinto, in Riverside County.
The Santa Ana winds will sweep across Southern California once again, bringing gusts of over 60 mph in the mountains on Monday, the National Weather Service predicted.
"Gusty Santa Ana winds will develop across Los Angeles and Ventura counties early Monday morning," the weather agency said.
A high-wind warning is in effect through Tuesday, forecasters said.
Intense winds over the past week left thousands of people without electricity. Crews in Southern California cleaned up downed power lines and damaged structures Sunday.
The unusually powerful Santa Ana winds descend to the Pacific Coast around Los Angeles from inland desert regions, according to the weather service.
The storms, described as a once-in-a-decade event, were the result of a dramatic difference in pressure between a strong, high-pressure system and a cold, low-pressure system, meteorologists said. This funnels strong winds down mountain canyons and slopes.
The system brought high wind warnings and advisories for California, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico. The blustery weather is expected to eventually hit Oklahoma, Missouri and Indiana.
In Southern California, the storm knocked out electricity to more than 350,000 utility customers. By early Friday, 270,000 of them were still without power.
A state of emergency was declared in Los Angeles County, where schools in a dozen communities were closed.
In some neighborhoods, concrete light poles cracked in half. Darkened traffic signals and fallen palm tree fronds and branches snarled traffic. At a Shell station, the roof collapsed into a heap of twisted metal.
In heavily damaged Pasadena, schools and libraries closed and a local emergency, the first since 2004, was declared. Officials said 40 people were evacuated from an apartment building after a tree smashed part of the roof.
Pasadena is known for its historic homes and wide oak-lined streets that are frequently depicted in films. Many residents Thursday blamed the city for protecting its old trees from over-trimming to such an extent that they have now become a public safety hazard.
It's a fast moving weather system and is moving out of the area quickly.
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 8:14PM 
