July 4th is Friday! Here’s our guide to help you plan your holiday weekend. First, you should know there are two major elements changing the way Southern California might celebrate the holiday this year. Recent immigration raids throughout Southern California are prompting some cities to cancel July 4th celebrations. Cancelled events include the Gloria Molina Grand […]
Starting July 1, the 2025-26 registration period for the LA County Rent Registry will officially open! If you own rental properties or mobilehome parks in unincorporated LA County it's time to get ready for your annual registration. Some properties (owner-occupied units, single family homes, or homes destroyed by the January 2025 Wildfires) – may be exempt. Visit theirr website […]
Fireworks during the 4th of July can scare pets and cause many to run away, ending up in overcrowded shelters. LA Animal Services wants to help keep pets safe and make sure they’re reunited with their families. They’re offering free microchipping for City of LA residents while supplies last. Microchips are a permanent form of […]
As summer temperatures rise, so can your water use and utility bills. Running sprinklers, watering trees and gardens, and filling pools add up fast — and hidden leaks can cost you more than you expect. If you’re an LADWP single-family residential customer, you can get a free Flume Smart Home Water & Leak Detector, a […]
Help keep our neighborhoods peaceful and safe this Fourth of July! Personal fireworks, including so-called “safe and sane” fireworks, are illegal in the City of Los Angeles. Follow these four simple safety tips: Leave fireworks to the pros. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a professional fireworks show. Keep pets calm. Fireworks may be fun for […]
Fourth of July 2025 in Los Angeles: Fireworks, Festivals, and Family Fun Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, giving Los Angeles a full three-day weekend to celebrate. This guide features some of the best events happening across the region. All information was checked for accuracy at the time of publication, but prices, schedules, […]
If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, and you live in the City of Los Angeles, you can apply to become a member of the Olivia E. Mitchell Youth Council, named for longtime City worker and exemplar of public service Olivia Mitchell. Two youth representatives will be chosen from each Council District, […]
Join Recreation and Parks for the second round of community meetings where you can get the inside scoop on the data being evaluated, share your ideas, and help shape the future of LA’s parks. Spanish translation and refreshments provided! Click here to RSVP for one of the numerous upcoming meetings.
