The woman who explained earthquakes to Southern Californians for 33 years is retiring from the U.S. Geological Survey. If you ever read an article about earthquakes in Southern California, chances are you're familiar with seismologist Lucy Jones. In her 33 years with the USGS, Jones has become a universal mother for rattled Southern Californians. After […]
Assemblywoman Patty López invites you to participate in a workshop on the Water Crisis in California Saturday, March 19, 2016 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM Fernangeles Recreation Center 8851 Laurel Canyon Blvd Sun Valley, CA 91352
Please join us for a presentation and discussion with multiple experts who will share their experiences and resources on this topic. The event’s program will also feature a legislative update. Saturday, March 19, 2016 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Berkshire Hathaway Crest Real Estate, 8307 Foothill Blvd., Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040 Jeanne Smart – With over […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) continues to advance work to deliver the nation’s first high-speed rail program. With construction underway in the Central Valley, work to identify the preferred routes in Northern and Southern California is advancing. The Palmdale to Burbank Project Section is currently in the environmental and engineering study phase and is […]
LAGWR Presentation 2016.03.15 (8 MB)
April 16, 23, 30 Fifteen sites, three days, one River This April come down to the River for Friends of the Los Angeles River’s 27th annual Great LA River CleanUp: La Gran Limpieza! This year there is an urgent need for the 27th Annual Great Los Angeles River CleanUp. The dramatic El Niño swept through the […]
Metro released the details of a proposed measure for the November 2016 ballot that aims to raise as much as $120 billion for new highway and transit projects in LA County. The spending plan includes improvements to existing infrastructure and programs to facilitate active transportation, including bicycling and walking paths to be built over the next […]
Registration is open now! Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PDT) Pacoima Middle School 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-city-rain-barrel-distribution-tickets-20988469076 Keep LA Beautiful (an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful) has secured 1,000 syrup barrels and rain barrel conversion kits from Coca-Cola to repurpose and distribute for the residential use […]
The LADOT Parking Violations Bureau (PVB) wants to remind the public of a fast, easy and intuitive means of accessing their parking violation information along with the ability to set up notifications, and access other parking related web services. Available Customer Service Web Portal services include: Personalized Parking Customer Accounts, Reviewing Parking Citation Details, Parking Citation Pay-by-Web, as […]
Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is a free program designed by the Washington Emergency Management Department and implemented locally by the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to improve readiness at the neighborhood level. MYN teaches neighbors to rely on each other. It takes just ONE person to begin. Using a 90 minute DVD to facilitate the […]
The LA County Department of Public Health has presented these answers to frequently asked questions about the Zika Virus Disease. Key Points: Zika spreads to people mostly by mosquito bites. It’s found mainly in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Avoid mosquito bites if visiting areas known to have this disease. Mosquitoes in […]
Once again, LAUP and El Proyecto del Barrio are proud to be a part of this great community and looking forward to a prosperous growing relationship. In an effort to maximize our time and resources, our Evaluator, Donna Escalante has put together a brief survey in Spanish and English with the five potential locations for […]
The new LADBS website features an intuitive modern design with an emphasis on ease of use for all our visitors. A straightforward and user-friendly format displays information across a clean interface and a new quicker search feature. LADBS hopes that you will find the new look easy and pleasant to use on your computer, tablet, or […]
Saturday, April 2 9:00am to 3:00pm Branford Park 13310 Branford St Arleta, CA 91331 The following candidates have been certified and will be on the ballot for our April 2 Election. https://cityclerk.lacity.org/nccr/nccand/cand.html?nc=ARLETA%20NC
L.A. Unified, Local District Northeast (NE) and Local District Northwest (NW) Invite you to meet L.A. Unified Superintendent Michelle King with Local District NE Superintendent Byron Maltez and Local District NW Superintendent Vivian Ekchian Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Pacoima Middle School Auditorium 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 (Entrance on Kagel Canyon) 8:00 am […]
The 2nd Valley Transportation Summit is being held at CSUN on March 3rd will be an opportunity to continue the dialogue concerning transportation-related challenges and opportunities facing the San Fernando Valley. Please note the RSVP deadline of February 26th. You may RSVP online via Eventbrite, linked here.
Metro is set to roll out a new pilot program for paid parking at nine stations and lots across the agency's transit lines. The Metro Board of Directors is expected to vote on the proposal in March. The agency-proposed test program would charge a minimal parking fee at nine rail stations where there a cumulative 4,753 […]
The City Council unanimously voted to approve a motion introduced by Councilmembers Krekorian and Nury Martinez to explore offering LA City employees four weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The city leaders believe that paid parental leave would be a good way for the city to attract and […]
South Coast Air Quality Management Division sponsors an annual Leaf Blower Exchange Program that helps clean the air through the exchange of backpack leaf blowers. Commercial landscapers and gardeners operating within the South Coast Air Basin can exchange old, noisy, high-polluting backpack leaf blowers for new low-emission/low-noise backpack leaf blowers available at a discounted price. […]
Want to save water? Ready to tear out your lawn? Not sure where to begin? The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance is pleased to partner with LADWP, SELVA International, and Surfrider Foundation to offer FREE “Lawn Be Gone” Hands On Workshops (HOWs) on February 27 and March 5. Learn how to: tear out turf without chemicals; […]
