4% of City’s buildings use half of our electricity A program initiated by a Councilmembers Huizar and Blumenfield motion to save energy by working with the City’s largest energy consumers to better track their usage and increase their efficiency is scheduled to be considered by the Los Angeles City Council next week. The plan would […]
Today the L.A. City Council unanimously approved our game-changing Zero Waste L.A. program, which will implement a complete overhaul of commercial and multi-family waste collection and dramatically increase recycling throughout the city. The program, which Councilmembers Paul Koretz and José Huizar introduced as a motion in 2010 and worked on during Huizar’s time as Chair of the […]
The City Council voted 12-0 to curb the size of homes that can be built on small lots, as the 'McMansion' trend divides LA neighborhoods. The City Council moved Wednesday to further limit the size of so-called "McMansions." In a 12-0 vote, the council asked the city attorney to draft up an amendment to the […]
The holiday season is fast approaching. It’s an exciting time of year where you and your loved ones will be observing time-honored traditions. This year, it’s an honor to co-host the Holiday Parade with the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Division. Jointly, we hope to deliver a festive event […]
Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released the following statement after being elected to the new Democratic Caucus Leadership position created for Members of Congress who have served five terms or less. “I am honored to have been elected by my colleagues to this new position on the House Democratic Leadership team. I thank […]
This week, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced the opening of its 2016 Winter Shelter Program from now through March 1, 2017. Those in need of emergency shelter are encouraged to go directly to one of the listed pick-up points for free transportation, rather than the site address, unless otherwise indicated. Most shelters open […]
In a move to ensure the quality of life in the nation's second largest city, and to protect LA's highly diverse communities and residents, the City Council recently approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Immigrant Affairs. In addition to the committee's creation, the Council's proposal urged the following: Creating a new Immigrant […]
Just a reminder that our Winter Basketball evaluations are happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 3rd. If you have yet to register, please come in today or tomorrow a few minutes before your child's division's evaluation time. Times per division are as follows: PEE WEE (5-6 yrs. old) - 9 am ROOKIES (7-8 yrs. old) - 10:30 […]
The potluck will commence immediately after our board meeting. December 20, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Liberty Temple 13821 Osborne Street Arleta, CA 91331
Thursday, December 8th, 2016 5.00 pm- 7.00 pm Brand Park Community Center 15121 Brand Boulevard Mission Hills, CA 91345 Special Guest: Council President Herb Wesson Happy Holidays! Bring your ideas for legislation. Please call (818) 732-0039 for more information or to RSVP at Contact@RaulBocanegra.com.
The Los Angeles City Council set into motion today the initial stages of a $1.4 billion plan to repair a backlog of broken sidewalks that will allow the city to turn over the responsibility of future upkeep to property owners. City officials plan to spend the funds, which will average at least $30 million a […]
A Los Angeles man fought the law and won, and now the city has to stop farming out its parking ticket appeals to a for-profit company. Angelenos who get parking tickets will now have a better chance of winning their appeals after the state's Supreme Court issued a ruling that Los Angeles will have to […]
At the risk of being redundant, we wanted you let you know about the California Department of Food and Agriculture's ROUTINE response to a Medfly infestation just discovered in the area. Five female specimens of Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Medfly), a major agricultural pest, have recently been detected in Panorama City, Arleta, and North Hollywood. The first […]
Councilmembers Joe Buscaino (CD 15) and Curren Price (CD 9) have put forward a new Street Vending Proposal. Here are the key elements: Street vending will be allowed Citywide from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vending will be prohibited in residential neighborhoods with the exception of roaming pushcart vendors. 2 vendors per block in commercial […]
Secretary of State Alex Padilla, State Senator Bob Hertzberg, Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra, and Councilwoman Nury Martinez Invite you to a Community Holiday Celebration Thursday, December 8th, 2016 5.00 pm- 7.00 pm Brand Park Community Center 15121 Brand Boulevard Mission Hills, CA 91345 Special Guest: Council President Herb Wesson Happy Holidays! Bring your ideas for legislation. […]
A court-appointed monitor has verified at least $67.5 million in refunds owed DWP customers in the aftermath of the overbilling scandal. A court-appointed independent monitor has verified at least $67.5 million in refunds and credits that the Department of Water and Power will need to pay to remedy inaccurate bills issued to customers during a […]
This Saturday, November 12th, Councilmember Nury Martinez' office along with Congressman Tony Cardenas will join together and partner with Walgreens to bring to the Arleta community the Annual Family Health and Resource Fair. We would like to invite you to participate in this event and take advantage of free health screenings and other resources available this weekend.
A note from Congressman Tony Cárdenas: Dear Friends, This week has been difficult on a lot people. However, we cannot forget those who have protected us and have allowed us to engage in the civic process. We thank you, America’s service members, veterans, and military families, for all of your sacrifices, not just on Veterans […]
On November 8, there is much at stake for our country and our communities. We will be electing a new President, electing a new U.S. Senator for the first time in more than two decades, and casting votes for other federal and state offices. Even more pronounced in this election is the number of initiatives […]
