The LA City Council will consider a motion requiring businesses wishing to contract with the city disclose their ties to the gun lobby. Saying the National Rifle Association is one of the biggest roadblocks to gun safety reform, a Los Angeles city councilman introduced a motion Friday that would require city contractors to disclose any […]
It was a summer of unprecedented bad air for the entire Southland. LOS ANGELES, CA — A thick layer of unhealthy smog blanketed the Southland for an unprecedented 87 days in a row this summer. The region endured 87 straight days of unhealthful air, violating federal smog standards almost every day this summer, it was […]
Branford Recreation Center City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks 13306 Branford St. Arleta, CA 91331 Gym (818) 893-4923 | Fax (818) 892-0827 Child Care (818) 891-6205 | Fax (818) 891-6372
Branford Recreation Center City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks 13306 Branford St. Arleta, CA 91331 Gym (818) 893-4923 | Fax (818) 892-0827 Child Care (818) 891-6205 | Fax (818) 891-6372
Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? You can help them by filling out an outreach request at www.la-hop.org or by dialing 2-1-1 and reporting any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being. LA-HOP (Homeless Outreach Program) is […]
Want to help your neighborhood maximize green space and be more climate resilient? Want to make the best and most equitable use of Measure A and Prop 68 funds for local parks? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Fernando Cazares of the Trust for Public Land on how to make the most of your neighborhood green space—and add […]
Come join us for tours, classic cars, music, and fun. September 15, 2018 -- 9am to 2pm Mission Station 11121 N. Sepulveda Blvd Mission Hills, CA 91345
As part of their next few meetings, the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners will hold town hall style discussions of the City Council’s Neighborhood Council Reform motion (CF 18-0467). You are invited to join their conversation, and help shape the future of the NC system. One key part of the discussion will focus on Community Interest […]
The Bureau of Street Services’ Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is now copying EmpowerLA when a permit has been filed with UFD and has been deemed complete to move to the notification phase. Once EmpowerLA receives a notification with the address of the tree to be removed, staff will identify which Neighborhood Council the tree(s) is located in and forward the notification […]
The CAO (City Administrative Officer) has released the Neighborhood Councils’ review of the 2018-19 Appropriation Limit Report for the Gann Initiative, a California state law that limits the amount of revenue which can be appropriated in any fiscal year for publicly-funded programs. This report is provided to the public for review at least 15 days before […]
The City of Los Angeles is in the initial stages of developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) funded by a grant from CAL FIRE. The goal of the UFMP is to help guide the planting, care, protection, and sustainability of the City’s urban trees. LA’s Urban Tree Canopy cover is only 21% – lower than […]
CicLAvia is returning to the Valley on Sunday, June 24th! Panorama City, Arleta and Pacoima will host the country's largest open streets event. Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space! Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? […]
Thank you to EmpowerLA’s Octaviano Rios for letting us share this thoughtful overview of Mayor Garcetti’s 2018 State of the City address, which Octaviano originally wrote for the Harbor area Neighborhood Councils that he supports. He highlights the Mayor’s callouts to Neighborhood Councils, and issues that Councils might wish to partner with the Mayor on […]
En español Schedule change: Metro ESFV Project Is Re-scheduled for June 28, 2018 Board Meeting The Metro Board will now hear the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project at its June Board meeting, instead of May as was previously announced. In June 2018, Metro staff will present its findings and recommendations to the Metro Board of Directors for the […]
L.A. City Council to impose new fines in crackdown on 'party houses' On Wednesday, February 21st, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to rein in out-of-control party houses in Los Angeles. The ordinance creates a series of escalating fines against the homeowners or those who rent from them, who use their homes for massive […]
Please join us Saturday, March 24 -- 10:00am Osborne Neighborhood Church 13501 Osborne St Arleta, CA 91331
Learn more about how to submit an application to build a #PeopleSt plaza in your neighborhood - join us at a public info seminar near you! Plaza applications will be accepted April 2-May 31.
