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November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving, Arleta!

On behalf of the Arleta Neighborhood Council, we wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our Arleta community 😊

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November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving in LA means LAX traffic hell. Luckily, we have a guide to navigating the West Coast’s most infuriating airport.

Have any hacks? Sure. Take the LAX Flyaway bus from Van Nuys and Union Station. Book your parking in advance. And if the departure level is backed up, head down to the arrivals area for your drop-off. Any info on that weird UFO building? Nope, it's not an alien spider in concrete. It's called the Theme building […]

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November 19, 2022

Arleta Neighborhood Council Celebrates Our Veterans

Arleta’s outreach table at the Panorama City American Legion on Veterans Day. Thank you to all our Veterans and their families

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November 18, 2022

Curbside Bulky Item Pickup for FREE

Did you know that your refuse bill already includes UNLIMITED bulky item pickups? The City of Los Angeles provides free weekly pickup of bulky items such as furniture, sofas, wood cabinets, metal household appliances, etc. There is no additional charge for single- and multi-family units if the City is picking up residential belongings or abandoned […]

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November 4, 2022

DPSS Launches 2022-2027 Strategic Plan and Invites Community Feedback

This week, the Department of Public Social Services launched its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, with a new mission and vision. Take a look at the Strategic Plan by visiting https://bit.ly/StrategicPlan22-27. Let DPSS know what you think by emailing us at Strategic_Plan@dpss.lacounty.gov.  They will be reviewing the comments over the next two weeks and will issue a revised […]

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November 4, 2022

LADWP Turf Replacement Program

An increase to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)'s turf replacement rebate now pays residential and commercial customers $5 per square foot when they replace their lawns with sustainable landscaping. Take advantage of LADWP’s most popular water conservation program to transform your lawn! Application pre-approval is required before starting any turf replacement project. Visit […]

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November 4, 2022

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8

We are entering the final weekend of the general election cycle, and it is more important than ever to exercise your right to vote! Electoral participation ensures that we have a government that represents the will of the people, and these next four days are critical for residents to make your voices heard. If you […]

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November 4, 2022

"Hate will never win in our City of Angels"

Our community is in pain. Bigoted, hateful words and actions directed against Black, Jewish, LGBTQ and indigenous Angelenos have left us hurt, heartbroken. Last night I met with leaders from the Jewish community and Anti-Defamation League, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, to find strength in community, and to condemn the recent rise […]

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November 3, 2022

Mission Senior Lead Officers Engaged with Students at Canterbury Elementary School for Día De Los Muertos

https://www.instagram.com/... Mission Senior Lead Officers engaged with Canterbury Elementary School for Día De Los Muertos to remember their lost ones. 11/01/22 View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAPD Mission Community Police (@lapdmission19)

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November 2, 2022

Arleta NC and Branford Park Halloween Event

Arleta NC joined with Branford Park for a community Halloween event Oct. 29th. Thanks to all that attended and supported this event.

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November 2, 2022

LA launches 'Spread the Warmth' blanket drive to help homeless

Repurposing used blankets and socks is a win-win for LA Sanitation, which also seeks to reduce waste. The agency started its public Spread the Warmth drive last year, recognizing that the pandemic had prompted a lot of people to clean out their closets. In 2021, the month-long drive collected 1,223 pounds of blankets and socks. […]

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October 31, 2022

Halloween Safety Tips

As many of you may know, there have been a number of traffic collisions, some with fatalities, that have occurred in the local community in recent days. These incidents highlight the critical importance of operating a motor vehicle in a responsible manner and the tragic consequences of not doing so, especially when factors such as […]

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October 27, 2022

An Update From Council District 6

Hello, The Council District 6 team continues to be here to serve the needs of the community and make our San Fernando Valley neighborhoods a better, safer, more beautiful place to live. Today we have launched our office’s new social media pages, website, and email address. Please see the contact information below and reach out to […]

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October 24, 2022

How to LA: What Does The Mayor of LA Even Do?

Quick pop quiz: who has the power to appoint a police chief for the city of Los Angeles, but does not have the power to choose who sits on the school board? Okay, do you give up? It’s the L.A. mayor. The current man in charge, Mayor Eric Garcetti, is currently finishing his last term, […]

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October 17, 2022

Cool LA Initiative for Older Adults, Income-Restricted, and Medically-Vulnerable LADWP Customers

The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power launched "Cool LA" which provides older adults, income-restricted, and medically-vulnerable LADWP customers, rebates of $225 to purchase room air conditioners to help keep them safe during extreme heat storms. LADWP also announced a new level-pay billing program that will allow all customers […]

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October 17, 2022

LADWP Smart Home Water Monitoring

To help customers check their water use, reduce water costs, and detect leaks, LADWP recently launched a pilot program for a smart home water monitoring device in partnership with Flume Inc. With easy DIY installation, customers can gain real-time access to their water usage data straight from a smartphone app. Through a special offer, LADWP […]

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October 17, 2022

HACLA Section 8 Waitlist Lottery Reopens Today

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has announced that for the first time in five years, applications for the lottery to join the Section 8 Wait List will reopen on October 17th at 6:00am. At this initial phase of the process, applicants will only need to provide basic contact information including an […]

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October 17, 2022

The Great Shakeout 2022 this Thursday

Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake. What is the ShakeOut drill? The Great […]

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October 13, 2022

With Nury Martinez out of Office, Her San Fernando Valley District 6 Gets a Caretaker Instead

Acting Council President Mitch O’Farrell has appointed Avak Keotahian of the city’s office of the chief legislative analyst to be the temporary caretaker of District 6 in the San Fernando Valley after the resignation of Nury Martinez. Here's what you need to know: How's That Going To Work The chief legislative analyst's office typically helps […]

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October 11, 2022

White House Calls on LA Council Members to Resign over Hate Speech

The White House joined hundreds calling for the resignation of three LA City Council members after leaked audio revealed racist comments. From https://patch.com/... The White House joined the chorus of calls Tuesday for Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo to step down after a recording emerged of the […]

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