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May 4, 2019
City Clerk Launches New Portal for Public Engagement

Public comment on LA City Council agenda items goes digital with City Clerk's new Public Comment Portal, which debuted April 29th: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/publiccomment/ You can share tour own comments on City Council Files through this portal!

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May 4, 2019
LA's Green New Deal Launched This Week

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled LA’s Green New Deal this week – a series of practical steps toward creating a more sustainable Los Angeles by the year 2050. The Green New Deal LA will also serve as a global model for upholding the terms outlined in the Paris Agreement in a way that contributes significantly to […]

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April 24, 2019
Arleta Neighborhood Council Election - This Saturday, April 27

Speak up for your community: Vote in your Neighborhood Council election! Arleta Neighborhood Council Election Saturday April 27, 2019 10 am - 3 pm Branford Park (dance room) 13306 Branford St, Arleta CA 91331 ** Voting age for this election is 14 years of age and older VOTER REQUIREMENTS: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU ON […]

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April 14, 2019
LAFD Jaws of Life Demonstration

JAWS OF LIFE IN ACTION LA FIRE STATION #7 14630 Plummer St Panorama City, CA 91402 Saturday, May 4, 2019 10AM-12PM GIVEN TO FIRE STATION #7 AND THE COMMUNITY BY: THE ARLETA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL AND THE NORTH HILLS EAST NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

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April 13, 2019
Get Free Trees from City Plants + Read Their Urban Forestry Report

It’s easy to be green thanks to the work of organizations like City Plants, a non-profit running a public-private partnership between the City of LA and six other non-profit organizations. Together they work with Neighborhood Councils, community groups, residents, and businesses to coordinate tree planting and care throughout LA. Spring is the perfect time to […]

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March 8, 2019
New Way to Report Suspicious Activity in Our Neighborhood on LAPD Website

Hello stakeholders, we learned of a new feature on LAPD website when I'd to call non-emergency LAPD for another issue. The helpful dispatcher informed us about this new feature, iWatchLA and we wanted to share with our neighborhood: "https://www.lapdonline.org/iwatchla" --> then click "To file an online report click here." You can also download the iWatchLA […]

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March 5, 2019
LAUSD District 5 Board Election Could Shift Balance Of Charter Power Today

As voters head to the polls to fill the vacant LAUSD board seat today, the board's pro-charter majority's power hangs in the balance. Ten candidates will be vying Tuesday to fill a vacant seat on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education in an election that could again shift the balance of power […]

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March 1, 2019
Improving Local Air Quality through the Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Program

Improving air quality of our neighborhoods requires everyone to step up. To that end, the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has begun an equipment exchange program. Commercial gardeners and landscapers, local government agencies, school districts and colleges, and non-profit organizations are eligible to participate in cleaning up our air while saving money and […]

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February 11, 2019
Candidate Application Deadline is TODAY! Run for a Seat on Arleta Neighborhood Council.

The Candidate filing deadline for Arleta NC will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019. What are Neighborhood Councils? Neighborhood Councils are the closest form of government to the people. They give their communities a voice at City Hall on important issues like development, homelessness, and public safety. Neighborhood Councils are advisory bodies with annual budgets funded by […]

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January 30, 2019
Did you feel the earthquake this morning?

Light shaking could be felt across the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning. The temblor was a magnitude 2.8, and its epicenter was roughly a mile from North Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents felt the shaking at about 9:46 a.m. According to the USGS, the quake was close to the surface, comparatively shallow at […]

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January 9, 2019
LA Teachers Strike Postponed

Less than 24 hours before the possible strike of 33,000 LA teachers, the union announced plans to hold off for a few more days. United Teachers Los Angeles is delaying the start of a possible teachers strike until Monday, union leaders announced Wednesday. Thursday was the original strike date publicly set by the union weeks […]

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January 3, 2019
Get Your SHAKEALERTLA Phone App

L.A. County earthquake early-warning app is now available on iPhone and Android devices through the Apple APP Store and Google Play Store. This phone app alerts Los Angeles County residents to earthquakes, possibly giving critical seconds of warning before shaking starts. You may receive the alert before during or after shaking.

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December 14, 2018
East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Update

East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor En español As 2018 draw to a close, Metro would like to thank everyone for their support of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project. Together we’ve had a big year! Marking a historic transit milestone for the San Fernando Valley, the Metro Board of Directors approved light […]

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December 7, 2018
How Will LA's New Street & Sidewalk Vending Program Work?

Sidewalk vendors who sell hot dogs and churros around Los Angeles will be able to get permits after the City Council approved the idea Novermber 28, 2018. A plan to legalize and regulate sidewalk vending has been working its way through City Hall for years. The approval came on a 13-0 vote on Wednesday. Here's […]

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December 7, 2018
Holiday Crime Prevention

Crime increases during the holiday season as holiday shopping puts more prizes around for the thieves to ply there trade. Shopping on line can leave packages on porches as easy pickings. Gifts left in cars or visible through windows are a draw for the thieves. See below for tips on avoiding being a victim.

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November 5, 2018
A Bridge Home: FAQ for LA’s Temporary Homeless Housing Initiative

Mayor Garcetti’s temporary homeless housing initiative – called A Bridge Home – has begun rolling out across LA, with the first site already open in the historic city center district near El Pueblo. Many Neighborhood Councils have been fielding questions and concerns from their stakeholders about the impact this program will have on their community. The Mayor’s office has created […]

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October 22, 2018
Today Is California's Last Day To Register To Vote in the 2018 Election

If you aren't registered to vote by Monday night, you'll have no say on the gas tax, daylight savings time, the governorship, or Congress. Monday is the deadline to register to vote in California, and here are just some of the ways the Nov 6. Election will affect you: it will determine whether you have […]

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October 16, 2018
City of L.A. phasing out single-use plastic straws by 2021

By 2021, all L.A. restaurants will phase out single-use plastic straws with NEW straws-upon-request policy. https://twitter.com/HealTheBay/status/1052260406847102976

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September 26, 2018
LADWP Approves New Community Solar Power Program for Renters

Pilot Program Targets Areas with Low Solar Penetration LOS ANGELES (September 26, 2018) – Recognizing that a large segment of the city’s population is unable to benefit from solar power, the Board of Water and Power Commissioners voted September 25 to launch a new community solar program to improve solar equity for renters and to […]

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September 26, 2018
Celebrate LA! LA Phil 100 x CicLAvia

On Sunday, September 30th, CicLAvia is partnering with the LA Phil and Community Arts Resources (CARS) and clearing the roadways between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood, transforming them into an auto-free zone where you can walk, run, skate, scoot, bike, and wander however you like! Six hubs along the route will feature art, food […]

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