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September 19, 2016
Missing Child

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: […]

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September 19, 2016
5 Free Things Your LA Library Card Can Get You

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 […]

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September 18, 2016
LA Increases Developer Fees to Secure More Funding for Public Parks

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 […]

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September 16, 2016
City Council Supports Measure M to Improve Transit

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 […]

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September 16, 2016
Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Video Promo

Come join us Saturday, October 1 at Fire Station 87 in Granada Hills. Thank you to Mark Hovater for this video.

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September 15, 2016
Education Town Hall - Oct 22

Parents and families are invited to an upcoming education town hall October 22, 2016. This town hall will be an opportunity for the non-profit Great Public Schools Now to learn from each other and talk about the educational needs unique to our neighborhood.

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September 15, 2016
Bidens, Garcetti Launch Free Community College Program

The program to provide a free year at Los Angeles Community College District was inspired by calls made under America's College Promise. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles education officials Wednesday to launch a program that will provide a year […]

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September 10, 2016
Save the Drop Online Competition

For all of you who have been Saving the Drop, Mayor Garcetti will be launching the Drop Defenders online competition inviting Angelenos to showcase how they have saved water. One winner from each City Council district will be selected. They will be accepting entries starting on September 15th. For more information, click here.

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September 10, 2016
Safe and Sober Driving Awareness Seminar

Thursday, September 22 6pm to 8pm LAPD Davis Academy - Bomb Squad Room 12001 Blucher Ave Granada Hills, CA 91340

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September 10, 2016
City of Los Angeles Announces 1st Ever Homelessness Coordinator

Homelessness & Poverty Chair Harris-Dawson & Vice-Chair Huizar announce Meg Barclay will be the point person on Homeless Issues & the City’s Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy The Los Angeles City Council Homelessness and Poverty Committee (H&P) Chair Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Vice-Chair Councilmember José Huizar, announced this week the appointment of Meg Barclay as the City’s Homelessness […]

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September 10, 2016
Fall Evaluation Day

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

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September 10, 2016
LA County Online High School - Homeless Student Outreach Luncheon

September 15 11:30 am - 1 pm 11076 Norris St. Pacoima, CA 91331

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September 8, 2016
Los Angeles City Council Confirms David H. Wright as General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed by a unanimous vote (13-0), the appointment of David H. Wright as General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipally-owned water and electric utility in the nation. Wright had been nominated by Mayor Eric Garcetti and approved by the Board of Water […]

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September 3, 2016
2016 Job Fair

US Representative Tony Cárdenas Invites you to the 2016 Job Fair. Dozens of employers looking for full-time, part time, and apprentice positions! Come with resumes and dress for success! Professional attire will be available for individuals who qualify! Thursday, October 6, 2016 @ 10 AM—2 PM El Cariso Park 13100 Hubbard Street Sylmar, California 91342 LEARN […]

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August 27, 2016
Council Approves Funds for Cleanups

This week, the City Council voted to transfer nearly $2 million to the Bureau of Sanitation to help make our streets and communities safer and cleaner for all people. The City Council initially approved the funds as part of the city's budget process, led by Councilmember Krekorian, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. The […]

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August 24, 2016
Clean Streets Challenge Workshop - August 25

Clean Streets LA is a city-wide effort to clean our neighborhoods.The Departments of Public Works and Neighborhood Empowerment will distribute awards totaling $25,000 for proposals to improve area neighborhoods based on the strengths of each application, including creativity, innovation, volunteer engagement, and social media strategies. We will also be evaluating the improvement metrics proposed and […]

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August 20, 2016
A Safe and Smart Start to School

This week, hundreds of thousands of students in Los Angeles went back to school. As students get back to learning, the LAPD, the LA Unified School District and city officials remind parents, families and students to be safe and smart while making their way to school. LA police want drivers to use caution and common […]

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August 20, 2016
New City Program Educates Renters

This summer, the LA Housing and Community Investment Department launched a new program to help educate Angelenos on renters' rights under the city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). One in every two LA families lives in an apartment protected by the RSO. The "Home for Renters" campaign provides information to both tenants and landlords about their rights […]

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August 13, 2016
LADOT Public Hearings On Proposed DASH, Commuter Express, and Cityride Service Changes

LADOT Transit is conducting public hearings for the proposed changes to DASH, Commuter Express, and Cityride services as well as its Title VI Disparate Impact and Disproportionate Burden Policies. Attend a public hearing near you: Saturday 8/20 1pm-2pm: Robert M. Wilkinson Multi-Purpose Center, 8956 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, 91324 Monday 8/22 12pm-1pm: Caltrans Bldg., Conference Rm. 01.037, […]

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August 13, 2016
Beyond Neighborhood Councils – How to Run for Higher Office, Get Appointed to a City Commission, or Find a Job with the City

You are cordially invited to “Beyond Neighborhood Councils – How to Run for Higher Office, Get Appointed to a City Commission, or Find a Job with the City”. Featured speakers include Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto, and Personnel Department representatives. Beyond Neighborhood Councils – How to Run […]

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