A Discussion on Alternatives in Education for Underserved Populations You are invited to attend an Educational Symposium on providing alternatives in education for an underserved population. As we are all aware, not every student thrives in a traditional setting. This Symposium is designed to focus attention on alternative forms of access to academic and vocational […]
Sincere thanks to everyone who attended and supported the Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair on Saturday, October 1, 2016. A very special Thank You to those Neighborhood Councils that hosted an Outreach table. We had a great turnout with about 3,000 attending. Over 50% of families responding said they learned about the Fair from Neighborhood Councils. […]
Our parks are important to our communities. This questionnaire is a great opportunity to let the City of Los Angeles know your thoughts about our parks. What is working? What needs improvement? What’s missing? What would you love to see more of in your community park? Your feedback is valuable. It will be part of […]
The nonprofit Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA), in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles, invites Neighborhood Councils and city residents to learn about Cool Blocks LA, a free, five-month pilot program that helps neighborhoods become planet-friendly, disaster-resilient, and community-rich. The NCSA seeks three Cool Block Leaders within each Council District to build Cool Block […]
Is your passport about to expire? Are you a Veteran waiting on a VA claim? Or maybe you just want to pay a visit to some friendly dogs and cats. Come by the mobile office today - Saturday, October 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Friends Animal Society, 15321 Brand Blvd, Mission […]
Wednesday, October 26 at 6pm LA Valley College, Monarch Hall 5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, CA 91401 Are you prepared for the next natural disaster? What should you do in an active shooter situation? Join Councilmembers Paul Krekorian and David Ryu, and the North Hollywood Community Police Advisory Board for an emergency preparedness workshop and […]
October 13, 2016 at 6pm – 9pm Rosa Parks Learning Center 8855 Noble Ave North Hills, CA 91343 https://www.nury-martinez.com/homelessness_town_hall
This month, the City Council voted to support a plan to simplify the process to allow for new neighborhood councils in smaller communities that are part of existing NCs. The old de-certification process was an unfair and overbearing process to people who serve as volunteers. The new ordinance allows for up to five new sub-division neighborhood council additions […]
This year’s Congress of Neighborhoods for the Neighborhood Councils (NCs) was up in attendance by the hundreds and consistent in quality as previous years. The program was well planned out and consisted of workshops from gaining knowledge of City departments’ protocols to improving pertinent management skills required of NC board members for successful interactions in […]
Saturday October 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free admission • Free family EP kits* • Free parking Free food* (all-beef hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggieburgers with fixings) Everything is free at the Fair to encourage everyone to be disaster ready. Fire Station 87 10124 Balboa Blvd Granada Hills, California 91344 (between Devonshire St. & […]
Sat, October 8th, 10am - 1pm Confused about what’s being built in your community (and what isn’t)? Learn how City Planning works! Free Planning & Land Use 101 crash course with special guests: Kevin Ocubillo | Transportation & Planning Deputy Office of Councilmember José Huizar, City Council District 14 | City of Los Angeles Craig […]
Mission Area Foot Pursuit Sunday, October 23, 2016 Benefiting LAPD youth programs and Mission Area Station https://active.com
The voice of the Dodgers, the voice of baseball, Vin Scully will call his final game at Dodgers stadium Sunday after 67 years in the booth. It’s the endless and favorite debate of all sports fans: Who is the greatest of all time? Babe Ruth? Wayne Gretzky? Michael Jordan? Joe Montana? When it comes to […]
The City of Los Angeles is making it easy to start a business with the launch of its new online platform: Los Angeles Business Portal, a one-stop-shop that has all the information you need to get your business of the ground. The online portal is a hub of resources that will guide new business owners through […]
This week, the City Council voted to grant legal status to existing second dwelling units, i.e., granny flats, and impose greater restrictions on future units. To help understand the Council's new ruling, here is a breakdown of how it will impact you. What are the New Restrictions? As a result of the City Council's recent […]
A proposal calling for a moratorium on building projects so big they require zoning or land-use exceptions, has qualified for the ballot. The city clerk said today proponents of a ballot initiative that would temporarily halt development in Los Angeles have turned in enough signatures for the measure to go before voters. The city clerk's […]
Marie Verdin was last seen around 12:00 am on 9/18/16 at her home in Pacoima, CA. She was wearing a v-neck t-shirt and sweat pants. She may also be wearing a green jacket and white Jordans or Vans. she does not have her phone with her. Marie has braces on her teeth. Age: 15 Hair: […]
Aside from a free digital subscription to the New York Times, the access and benefits an LA Public Library card can provide really does make it the best card in LA. You can use your Los Angeles Public Library card to access everything from free online classes to live homework help to digital downloads of […]
The City Council recently voted to revamp how the city collects fees from developers to increase funding for parks and recreation spaces throughout LA under the state's Quimby Act. Under the new fee structure, developers of condominiums and single-family residential homes, who currently pay between $2,700 and $8,000 a unit, will be required to pay $10,000 […]
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a resolution to support Measure M, the half-cent sales tax measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that, if approved, will raise $860 million a year countywide to revolutionize LA's transportation network and add 465,690 new jobs across the region. With Measure M, the City of Los Angeles also will receive […]
