Southern California is in for a heat wave this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees or more over the next few days. When it is hot for you, it is even hotter for your pet. Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin. They cool themselves by panting or rapid breathing, […]
The $120 billion plan for LA County transportation improvements over the next 50 years provides no guarantees for state’s largest CSU campus SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, issued a call today to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan (Metro) Board to consider amending its expenditure plan for a proposed sales tax measure scheduled to […]
FREE DISPOSAL KITS Kits for Personal Disposal, Do Not Bring Medication SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 10:00AM TO 2:00PM FACEY MEDICAL PARKING LOT (Next to Mission Police Station) 11333 Sepulveda Blvd. Mission Hills, CA 91345 For more information call Mission Community Relations Office at: (818) 838-9860 NO NEEDLES – NO SYRINGES – NO LANCETS – NO THERMOMETERS […]
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 […]
