Volunteers: Have you been told that you are a good listener? Are you usually the one to comfort your friends and family in difficult times? Do you want make a difference in someone’s life? The Mayor’s Crisis Response Team is looking for kind and compassionate Angelenos to join our team. Description: Members of the Crisis […]
Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Xerox for the launch of Go LA, a transportation app that provides detailed information on every available mode of getting around the Los Angeles region. Watch the Go LA App video, which highlights a significant step in improving safety for people who walk, roll, bicycle, use transit and drive on our […]
Come join us at the Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo on January 30th from Saturday, noon to 4pm at LAFD Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Register today and call the LAFD Firefighter Recruitment Section at (213) 893-9899 for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-career-expo-tickets-20730638899 The LAFD is about more than fighting fires. You’ll […]
Find out how you can qualify for Free Cal Grant Money to attend college. Learn about the Middle Class Scholarship Program. Your college degree can be your dream come true! Saturday, January 30 8:30am - 1:00pm Los Angeles Mission College Campus Center Building 13356 Eldridge Ave Sylmar, CA 91342
Attention Northeast Valley! Region 1 NC elections are here! This is your last chance to register as a candidate for your Neighborhood Council elections. The North East Valley is the first Region in the City of Los Angeles to hold their 2016 Neighborhood Council elections. Help us get the word out and encourage worthy candidates! […]
Arts Activation Fund will award $200,000 in grants to support the creation and installation of art and cultural projects throughout Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the launch of a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists and bring new vibrancy to public spaces across L.A. The Arts Activation Fund, […]
If you are encountering illegal dumping areas in Arleta, come to our next meeting and find out how we can help you. Your browser must support JavaScript to view this content. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings then try again. Events calendar powered by Trumba
What is El Niño? El Niño is a warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator caused by a weakening of the trade winds that normally push sun-warmed waters to the west. When ocean temperatures are warmer or cooler than normal, they can affect weather around the world. In the United States, El Niño often […]
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates have created a Service Report Card for citizens of Los Angeles to rate their local City Services. Every community is different and every community has their own set of problem areas. Here is your chance to let the Mayor’s office, Los Angeles City Council and the City Hall Departments know exactly what matters to […]
Below is a link to the Charter-mandated evaluation of DWP that’s done every five years. Navigant is the consultant that performed the work. It’s almost 600 pages so we've included the 10-page Executive Summary…..and in case you haven’t already seen it there’s also a link to yesterday’s Daily News story about the survey. Items of particular […]
The City’s Implementation Plan for the Clean Streets Citywide Program (Council File: 15-0600-S78) aims to provide a comprehensive program to improve Angelenos’ quality of life by cleaning up our streets. This plan includes the effort to promote the City of Los Angeles’ free service to pick up discarded bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, and […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been advised that citizens are receiving phone calls from individuals who are representing themselves as Department employees. The caller usually tells the citizen that there has been a warrant issued for their arrest for failure to appear for Jury Duty. The caller will tell the victim that they […]
Originally posted at https://citywatchla.com/8box-left/9995-neighborhood-council-elections-are-around-the-corner-here-s-why-you-should-run. Written by Tim Deegan. Why do neighborhood councils matter and why should you run for a board seat on your NC? At their best, and some excel at this, they serve as local political organizations that are empowered to monitor the critical issues in their communities such as land use and development, transportation […]
In preparation for the holidays, L.A. Sanitation is asking people not to pour fats, oils, and grease down the drain. This can be damaging not only to pipes in the home, but also to outside sewer lines. LA Sanitation is now accepting household fryer oil for recycling at our S.A.F.E. Centers. The oil will be […]
Earlier this year Mayor Eric Garcetti launched several Executive Directives, one of which was the first ever Sustainable City pLAn. Sustainability is about more than combating climate change and reducing pollution: it encompasses economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The pLAn looks at ways the whole city of Los Angeles: citizens, communities, and businesses, […]
This week, a public hyperlink was established on the City's website directing users to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services' website to provide information on adoption opportunities. Every child needs a loving, supportive and nurturing family. Sadly, in the United States, there are 400,540 children in the foster care system with 104,236 […]
Looking for affordable housing? There is a new resource available from the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA). Los Angeles County Housing Resource center, together with HCIDLA launched this new web-based ADA accessible application tool to match qualified tenants with affordable housing. This application is 100% free and features searchable vacancies based on […]
Each year, LA Sanitation (LASAN) prepares itself and Los Angeles residents and businesses for the rainy season. This year, we are anticipating El Niño, which will likely cause higher-intensity storms and potential flooding. What can residents and businesses do to prepare? Check your catch basins to make sure they
Foothill Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a male, Hispanic, approximately 15-18 years of age. On Monday, October 26, 2015, at approximately 0220 hours, Foothill Officers responded to a call of an “Ambulance ADW shooting just occurred” at Van Nuys Boulevard and Norris Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers observed the Victim, a male, […]
Los Angeles lawmakers voted unanimously Tuesday to pass a new law requiring Angelenos to lock up or disable their handguns at home if they aren’t close at hand. In an impassioned speech before the vote, City Councilman Paul Krekorian argued that the new rules would help prevent deadly accidents and youth suicides by stopping the […]
