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July 11, 2015
Rebates Ending for Ripping Out Lawn

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced today it will stop accepting rebate applications this week. With demand soaring due to the ongoing drought, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced today it will stop accepting rebate applications this week from people who rip out turf lawns in favor of low-water-use landscaping. MWD […]

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June 30, 2015
Looking to make a difference in Arleta?

We are currently seeking eligible stakeholders to join the Arleta Neighborhood Council. Are you ready to assist?

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June 17, 2015
Board Member Ratliff Seeks Candidates for the Los Angeles Trust Board of Directors

LAUSD Board Member Mónica Ratliff (Board District 6) is seeking qualified applicants for her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health (L.A. Trust) for the 2015-16 school year. The L.A. Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to improve the health of the children of the Los Angeles […]

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April 9, 2015
Half the People in LA to Ditch their Cars? It'll Happen, Insists Mayor

Mayor Eric Garcetti released a long-range plan multibillion dollar plan, including bikesharing and solar panels, to get Los Angeles green. Mayor Eric Garcetti released a long-range plan today that lays out his goals for making the city more economically and environmentally sustainable, including adding electric car charging outlets and bikeshare stations around the city and […]

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April 4, 2015
Los Angeles Will Finally Fix its Sidewalks!

For the first time in the history of Los Angeles, the City has made a commitment this week to establishing a sustainable, fair, long-term sidewalk repair policy by settling the Willits class action lawsuit. The City will invest $31 million per year for the next 30 years to fix our broken sidewalks! “As chairman of […]

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March 7, 2015
City Uses App to Alert People Trained in CPR of Nearby Emergencies They Can Help With

LA partners with PulsePoint to empower residents to help save lives. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the fire chief unveiled a smartphone app Wednesday that alerts people with CPR training if someone in a nearby public area is suffering from cardiac arrest and needs their help. The PulsePoint app sends alerts to its users at the same […]

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January 31, 2015
WaterWise Solution: Recycled Water

As the City’s imported water supply becomes more critical, so does the need to expand our local, sustainable water resources, including water recycling. Water recycling offers a reliable, economically feasible and environmentally sensitive way to augment the city’s water supplies. Recycling programs treat wastewater so that it can be used safely for irrigation and industrial […]

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January 31, 2015
Mayor’s Message 01.28.2015

Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that the first annual National Aerospace Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Exposition will be held in Los Angeles. This is the first stand-alone FDI event in the United States co-sponsored by the Commerce Department that will focus […]

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January 22, 2015
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam at the L.A. Public Library
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January 7, 2015
LADWP Offers $10 to Go Paperless

LOS ANGELES — For a limited time, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is offering a $10 bill credit for new paperless billing customers. Customers who currently receive printed LADWP bills, and who sign up for paperless billing through ladwp.com, will receive a $10 credit on their next bill. Paperless billing is a […]

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November 25, 2014
Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra Concedes AD39 Race to Patty Lopez

From https://www.postperiodical.com/assemblyman-raul-bocanegra-concedes-race-patty-lopez/ Patty Lopez, a mostly unknown candidate from San Fernando, has defeated incumbent Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra (D-Pacoima), according to the official election results released Monday. Patty Lopez Lopez led by 182 votes on election night and won by 467 votes with provisional and mail-in ballots counted. Bocanegra said he will not ask for a recount. […]

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September 5, 2014
Water Conservation Tips while in a Drought

As California continues to weather through the drought, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's Water Conservation Response Unit (WCRU) is stepping up public education and enforcement of the water conservation ordinance with three additional staff members and specially marked vehicles. The additional staff has already begun patrolling the city of Los Angeles for […]

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August 12, 2014
Los Angeles Police Commission Grants Chief Charlie Beck Another Five-Year Term

Los Angeles: Today, Los Angeles Police Commission President Steve Soboroff stated the following: Today, my fellow Commissioners and I completed the process of reviewing Chief Charlie Beck's request for a second five-year term, and we granted him that request in a 4 yes and 1 no vote. We received a great deal of help in […]

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July 25, 2014
Know Your Watering Days

Over 80% of the LADWP’s water is imported. In response to diminishing supplies due to environmental issues in the delta and local droughts, the City of Los Angeles has adopted several water conserving ordinances. Learn how you can make a difference and conserve water. Find out about what is required to do your part, how you […]

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June 20, 2014
Phase 2 of the Plastic Bag Ban Goes into Effect on July 1

Single Use Carryout Bag Ordinance - L.A.M.C. 182604 (LAMC section 195.01, et. Seq) Key Provisions: Stores may no longer use single-use plastic bags (pharmacy and produce bags are exceptions) Stores must charge a $0.10 fee for each recyclable paper bag used Stores must offer reusable bags free or at a cost to shoppers Stores must provide […]

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June 5, 2014
Mayor Garcetti Announces Worksource System Redesign

City Of Los Angeles Will Assist Job Seekers with $90 Million Federal Workforce Development System  Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the completion of a six month procurement process that provides a newly designed and updated WorkSource Center system for the City of Los Angeles, focusing on practical training for emerging job sectors. The Los Angeles […]

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June 2, 2014
Los Angeles Police Commission – Chief of Police Reappointment Process – Request for Community Input

Chief Charlie Beck has submitted a request to be considered for second five-year term. The Los Angeles Police Commission now has the responsibility to respond to that request, either positively or negatively, by August 20, 2014. You are invited to participate in the reappointment process by providing your input to the Los Angeles Police Commission […]

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May 23, 2014
MYLA311 Online Service Request System

With MyLA311, City of Los Angeles information and services are just a few taps away. MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government. The ‘Submit Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including […]

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May 6, 2014
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Needs Your Help

Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, a fire destroyed the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission 's emergency shelter, vehicle fleet, clothing warehouse and food pantry. It took more than 130 brave Los Angeles City firefighters to get the fire under control. Thankfully, there were no injuries, however, the damage is devastating to the Mission and the […]

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April 15, 2014
Alert! Imposters Are Scamming LADWP Customers By Phone

Persistent phone scammers are deceiving LADWP customers into paying non-existent water and power bills with threats of immediate service shut off. Don’t fall victim to phone scammers posing as LADWP “collection” personnel. LADWP employees will NEVER ask for personal payment information over the telephone. They will never ask you to purchase pre-paid cash cards from […]

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