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From LAist. Click here for the original article. In case you missed it, the state of California is now allowing those 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But in Los Angeles County, health officials say they aren't ready to immunize people in that age group until February at the earliest (they simply don't have enough […]

Throughout this pandemic, we have all held out hope for the development of a safe and effective vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus. Last month, we received the much-awaited good news of two new drugs receiving approval from the FDA. The production and distribution of these vaccines are critical resources in our ongoing battle against […]

While the City calls on the federal government, the President, and Congress, to take substantial action immediately to protect and assist renters, City of Los Angeles' tenants remain protected by the City Council's eviction moratorium. If you cannot pay some or all of your rent because of COVID-19, you cannot be evicted during the City's […]

This week, 40 families experiencing homelessness in the Northeast Valley moved into Parthenia Place, a brand new apartment complex in Council District 6 and first site to open under Project Homekey⁣ in the City of Los Angeles.⁣ ⁣Many of these families come from motels, where the city is actively providing educational assistance to families and […]

L.A. County Surpasses 10,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases for the First Time as Hospitalizations Continue to Surge COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Continue to Break Records - 23 New Deaths and 10,528 New Positive Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today released the latest data on COVID-19. […]

As California's intensive care unit capacity sunk below 15% for a second day, the state imposed a sweeping stay-home order for 11 counties. Another drop in intensive care unit beds triggered a sweeping stay-at-home order in Southern California, state officials announced Saturday. The new restrictions will shutter businesses and recreational areas across 11 counties Sunday […]

Hugo Martinez, 12, was last seen early Monday morning. He left his house without his cellphone or other belongings. PANORAMA CITY, CA — Authorities are asking for help finding a 12-year-old boy, who disappeared Monday morning from his home in Panorama City. Hugo Martinez left his house without his cell phone or any of his […]

Beginning Wednesday, restaurants will be ordered to close all outdoor dining for three weeks as coronavirus cases continue to stack. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Los Angeles County, officials announced Sunday that all dining at restaurants and bars would be prohibited for three weeks beginning Wednesday. Eateries will only be allowed to remain […]

Candidate enrollment for Neighborhood Councils in central City and Hollywood is open now, and enrollment for NCs in the Northeast and East part of the City opens this Friday! The 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections - which will take place entirely via Vote-By-Mail - are being held on a series of 12 different regional dates from […]

Learn tips for running a successful, low-cost/no-cost campaign for local elected office at an upcoming Neighborhood Council Candidate Info Session, hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City Clerk’s Elections team. LA's 99 Neighborhood Councils are the grassroots arm of the City of Los Angeles government. Elections for Neighborhood […]

This short-term program will help LA City residents who may be experiencing income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-income residents may be eligible to receive a one-time, $500 check in the mail to help pay utility bills. Registration is now open for the $50 million COVID-19 Utility Grant Program, which is being administered by […]

The state is taking aim at non-essential travel amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state public health officials issued a travel advisory Friday morning, asking anyone arriving in the Golden State after recreational travel to self-quarantine for 14 days. This comes after California just reported a […]

The following is the Arleta Neighborhood Council's correspondence to the Mayor regarding neighborhood degradation in spite of taxpayers' contributions. https://arletanc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ANC_CIS_ToMayor_HomelessUnpermittedVending_20201020.pdf Office of the Mayor 200 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012 October 20, 2020 RE: Degradation of our neighborhoods Dear Mayor Eric Garcetti: We write to you to inform that the State of the […]

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. And, while the Great Shakeout 2020 may […]

For National Preparedness Month, City Controller Ron Galperin has released a new online resource: “How to Build a Financial First Aid Kit.” This interactive tool provides a list of documents and items that should be gathered and stored for safe and easy access if a crisis comes your way. Included on that list: IDs and […]

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is, “Disasters Don’t Wait, Make Your Plan Today.” The City of Los Angeles has numerous programs and services to help its citizens plan, prepare, and recover from disasters. Please visit the Emergency Management Department’s website for more info. One of the most important programs the City has is […]

No matter your living situation, every roommate, no matter if they are related to you or not, needs to be counted. Every person counted means money and resources for L.A. We only have until September 30. My2020Census.gov

City Council mandates diversity, equity, inclusion, & anti-bias training for all NC members On September 16th, the City Council unanimously supported a motion to establish mandatory diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-bias training for all members of Neighborhood Councils. The motion - which was originally put forth by City Councilmember Bonin - follows from Mayor Garcetti’s […]