Neighborhood News

May 5, 2016
29th Congressional District Candidate Forum Friday

*** Change of Venue *** FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Chapel of the Cross 10000 Sepulveda Blvd Mission Hills, CA 91345 California’s 29th Congressional District is based in the Northeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. It includes the communities of Arleta, Granada Hills, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, […]

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May 5, 2016
California's Smoking Age Raised to 21: Gov. Brown Signs New Laws

The Governor also signed a bill which groups vaping into the same category— and thus restrictions— as traditional tobacco products. It'll soon be more difficult for California's youth to get their hands on a pack of cigarettes or an electronic smoking device. Starting this summer, the legal smoking age in the state will be 21. […]

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May 2, 2016
Earth Day 2016: Keeping District 6 Clean

From Councilwoman Nury Martinez' Newsletter. My strike team, led by Luis Hurtado is out picking up bulky items and trash throughout the district every day. However, we put things in high gear for Earth Day on April 22nd and scheduled a weekend full of clean-ups throughout the district, in conjunction with hundreds of volunteers! On […]

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April 27, 2016
Los Angeles Now Has Traffic Ticket Kiosks

Pay with cash or even a personal check at the new machines To help out the unfortunate drivers who've gotten tickets, LA Superior Court has added five new traffic ticket payment machines at courthouse locations throughout the county, so that if someone has to pay a ticket, they can at least avoid having to physically […]

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April 25, 2016
Mayor Garcetti & Artist Shepard Fairey, Renowned for his Obama HOPE Portrait, Unveil L.A.’s First Artist-Designed Library Card

Mayor Eric Garcetti, artist Shepard Fairey, City Librarian John F. Szabo and L.A. Cultural Affairs General Manager Danielle Brazell were joined by students from the Downtown Magnets High School for the unveiling of L.A.’s first limited-edition, artist-designed library card today at the Central Library. The card launch concludes the library’s celebration of National Library Week. […]

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April 25, 2016
LA Animal Euthanizations Drop Dramatically

Los Angeles animal shelters' save rates have reached unprecedented levels, but hundreds of animals have already been put down this year. Los Angeles city animal shelters appear to be on their way to becoming "no-kill" facilities, with 84.3 percent of cats and dogs saved from being euthanized so far this year, according to figures released […]

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April 23, 2016
Los Angeles City Budget

The Mayor’s proposed City Budget has been released and will be reviewed by the City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee during intensive hearings that begin on Wednesday, April 27th at 9 a.m. in the City Council chambers in City Hall. The $8.76 million proposed Budget strives to increase efficiency and services in a variety of […]

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April 21, 2016
LA Bans Pet Stores from Selling Bred Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits

The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to make permanent a temporary ban on the pet store sale of commercially bred cats, dogs and rabbits. A temporary ban on the sale of commercially bred cats, dogs and rabbits at pet stores in Los Angeles will be made permanent, with the Los Angeles City Council voting […]

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April 20, 2016
LA Still Has Nation's Unhealthiest Air, But There's Reason to Breathe Easier

Los Angeles continues to earn its reputation for smog, but air pollution dropped to the lowest level in 17 years of monitoring. The Los Angeles-Long Beach metropolitan area continues to have the worst ozone pollution in the nation, but the area has seen marked improvement in short-term and annual particle pollution, showing its best readings […]

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April 20, 2016
LA to Host Free Medical and Dental Services Clinic at Convention Center

LA Residents who may be uninsured or under-insured can get the medical help they need - even surgery - next week. (April 27-29) Free medical and dental services will be available next week at the Los Angeles Convention Center for uninsured and under-insured residents. Thousands of healthcare professionals and volunteers will take part in the […]

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April 17, 2016
Re:code L.A. Comes to the Valley Wednesday to Talk Updates to Zoning Code

Re:code L.A. is holding a forum in Northridge Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm to talk with the community about the city’s $5 million, five-year effort to update its outdated zoning code. I know. That announcement did not set you on fire. Believe me, I get it. But you should still think about attending the forum or […]

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April 15, 2016
L.A. releases addresses of 13,500 apartments and condos likely to need earthquake retrofitting

https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-quake-risk-20160415-story.html Neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, and the Westside will feel the biggest impact from Los Angeles' new law requiring the retrofitting of wood-frame apartment buildings to better withstand a major earthquake, according to a Times data analysis. City inspectors spent about two years developing a list of 13,500 so-called soft-story buildings that will probably […]

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April 14, 2016
Watch the State of the City Address Live at 5 p.m.

Today, I will be giving my third State of the City Address as your Mayor. Each year, I try to find a place for this speech that means something to me personally — and that speaks to this unique moment in our city. This evening, I will be speaking in Harbor City, near our Port […]

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April 13, 2016
LA Sanitation's Free Bulky Item Drop Off Event

LA Sanitation is offering free bulky item drop off events to help keep Los Angeles clean. THREE SATURDAYS April 16, May 28, June 18 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ------------------------------ East Valley District Yard 11050 Pendleton St Sun Valley, CA 91352 West Valley District Yard 8840 Vanalden Ave Northridge, CA 91324 West Los Angeles District […]

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April 12, 2016
Arleta Neighborhood Council Election Results

Thank you to our Arleta stakeholders who came out and supported us by voting last week! We are proud to serve you. Here are the Official Arleta Neighborhood Council Election Results:

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April 9, 2016
Aliso Canyon Risk Assessment Report for Summer 2016 Released

This week, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Independent System Operator, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Southern California Gas Company released the Aliso Canyon Risk Assessment Report regarding the reliability of the power grid for summer 2016. In the wake of the largest gas leak in […]

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April 9, 2016
Passport Day

The Los Angeles Passport Agency will be holding a Passport Day on Saturday, April 9 from 7:30am to 11:30am. No appointments are necessary, so walk-ins are welcome! Although they normally only accept expedited applications at their counter, on Passport Day they will be accepting both routine and expedited applications. Please note that their standard fees, […]

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April 8, 2016
How Trashy Is Your Neighborhood? City Database Ranks the Problem

Los Angeles has unveiled a database cataloging the neighborhoods with the biggest trash problem. The City unveiled an online database today that grades the cleanliness of streets and alleys across Los Angeles as part of an effort by sanitation and elected officials to determine which areas need the most cleaning. And the database, which is […]

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April 8, 2016
Weigh in on LA County's Transit Future

San Fernando Valley Traffic Community Meeting with Metro Metro is hosting public meetings across LA County to share details of a proposed measure for the November 2016 ballot that aims to raise as much as $120 billion for new highway, bus and rail projects in LA County. The plan will enhance mobility, ease congestion, keep the economy […]

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April 8, 2016
Metrolink Launches Mobile Tickets App

Metrolink's new mobile app lets riders purchase tickets on the go through smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. The app is now available for all Metrolink trips, including trips connecting to Los Angeles Union Station. Since its March launch, more than 4,700 tickets were purchased through the app, accounting for 13 percent of all tickets […]

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