Do you have questions about the June 7 primary? Not sure where your polling place is or what's on the ballot? We've got you covered. WHEN TO VOTE Polls are open from 7AM – 8PM on Tuesday, June 7 FIND YOUR VOTING PLACE AND WHAT YOU’LL SEE ON THE BALLOT https://www.lavote.net/locator WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE […]
This month’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) bulletin focuses on neighborhood disaster planning and the 5 Steps program, the City of Los Angeles official neighborhood disaster planning tool. Los Angeles is home to over 4 million residents. There are just under 10,000 police officers and nearly 4,000 firefighters. In the event of a large, catastrophic disaster, […]
A Message from the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety/ Gang Reduction and Youth Development: As you look for ways to make a difference in your communities on the issues you care about most, we want you to be aware of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program. Summer Night Lights implements programming at 32 sites across […]
As the City of Los Angeles prepares for the largest anti-poverty program in the city’s history, please see the infographic below regarding helpful facts for both employers and employees regarding the new Minimum Wage set to effect July 1, 2016. The Office of Wage Standards (OWS) of the Bureau of Contract Administration is responsible for implementing and […]
A community meeting regarding upcoming LADWP, LA Sanitation and LA County water enhancement projects coming to the area. In partnership with LA Sanitation and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACOFCD), LADWP has several projects planned in and around the community aimed at replacing aging infrastructure and developing the City’s local water supply through […]
NEW DOCUMENTARY TELLS COMPELLING STORY OF THE FOUR WOMEN WHO WERE THE FIRST GAY CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS, INCLUDING LA COUNTY SUPERVISOR SHEILA KUEHL, WHO WAS FIRST OF ALL World Premiere of “Political Animals” June 4 Sells Out In First Week The 1994 election made California history. The first openly gay person was elected to the California legislature. That person was Sheila Kuehl, now […]
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell invites you to the 3rd Annual Los Angeles River Day Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm Los Angeles City Hall Council Chamber (Room 340) & Forecourt/Rotunda 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90012 Sponsors: Friends of the Los Angeles River Warner Bros Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell Comcast/NBCUniversal SoCal Gas For more […]
The state of California’s free foreclosure prevention program Find out if you qualify. Four unique federally funded programs. Up to $100,000 available per eligible household. Eligibility Requirements: Homeowner: Own and occupy the home as their primary residence Meet program income limits Have a documented, eligible hardship Property: Located in California Not abandoned, vacant, or condemned […]
The City Council has been working through the process of modifying and approving Mayor Eric Garcetti's proposed $8.76 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2016. The budget was given final Council approval on Thursday, May 19. Some of its major accomplishments: More LAPD officers will be able to return to street patrols with the hiring of 300 civilians […]
Below you will find the City Attorney Neighborhood Laws to keep up our neighborhood clean and safe. These are laws for different issues in the neighborhood.
You are invited to join us for the Arleta Looky Loos Community Clean Up on Saturday, May 21, 2016. In partnership with Walgreens, and your neighbors; we need your help. The community cleanup will consist of bulky item pickup, litter removal, and weed abatement of the area north of Van Nuys Blvd between Woodman Avenue […]
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, the Valley Field Teams will host "Office Hours" Friday May 20, 2016. 10:00am - 2:00pm. Field staff will make themselves available to Neighborhood Council Board Members and Stakeholders, while our offices are open from 9:00am-5:00pm we have specifically allocated two Fridays of every month open to you from 10:00am-2:00pm. Space is limited, make […]
Los Angeles Unified School District officials threw their support behind Obama administration guidance released today that spells out the responsibilities of schools to prevent discrimination against transgender students. The letter, issued jointly by the U.S. departments of Education and Justice, states that transgender students are protected under Title IX, which prohibits K-12 districts, colleges and […]
LADWP Will Host Customer Service Saturday at Four Regional Customer Service Centers on May 14, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Workshops on Saving Water and Energy Set for Crenshaw, Van Nuys and Watts Locations LADWP Will Host Customer Service Saturday at Four Regional Customer Service Centers on May 14, 2016 from 9 a.m. […]
Free 2016 California-Friendly Landscape Training for LADWP Customers All workshops are from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Saturday, May 7 - Downtown Los Angeles Saturday, May 14 - Van Nuys Saturday, June 11 - Downtown Los Angeles Saturday June 25 - Van Nuys Saturday, July 9 - Downtown Los Angeles Saturday, July 23 - Van […]
On Wednesday, May 11 (practically the eve of one of the largest planned climate change marches in Los Angeles history), the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion to establish the City’s official target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, and directing City departments to create climate action […]
Dear Friend: Two years ago, I stood with my City Council colleagues and local business owners in the charred ashes of a massive fire that brought down the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission's warehouse and emergency homeless shelter in North Hollywood. We were saddened by the loss, but undaunted by the task ahead of us. […]
The Los Angeles City Council declared Friday, May 13, 2016, as Ritchie Valens Day on the 75th anniversary of the late Pacoima-born rocker’s birth. The Los Angeles City Council proclaimed Friday as Ritchie Valens Day to mark the 75th anniversary of the birth of the late rock ‘n’ roll pioneer responsible for such hits as […]
The Office of Community Beautification, the LAPD Foothill Station, and the Office of Councilmember Martinez invite you to participate in a Saturday morning cleanup to help make the neighborhood brighter. We'll supply the gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers, so just show up with that incredible neighborhood pride of yours! Together, volunteers will clean up around San Fernando […]
WHAT: Performing and visual arts programs offered at more than 25 schools in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Local District Northeast will be showcased during its Northeast Arts Celebration. Hundreds of students will participate in dance, music, and theater performances. The various routines will span the arts including mariachi groups, drum lines, marching bands, […]
