Kennedy football edges Panorama for first City Section title Gabriel Argott runs for 252 yards and three TDs to lead Kennedy.

On behalf of the Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council, we wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our Granada Hills North community 😊

Have any hacks? Sure. Take the LAX Flyaway bus from Van Nuys and Union Station. Book your parking in advance. And if the departure level is backed up, head down to the arrivals area for your drop-off. Any info on that weird UFO building? Nope, it's not an alien spider in concrete. It's called the Theme building […]

Did you know that your refuse bill already includes UNLIMITED bulky item pickups? The City of Los Angeles provides free weekly pickup of bulky items such as furniture, sofas, wood cabinets, metal household appliances, etc. There is no additional charge for single- and multi-family units if the City is picking up residential belongings or abandoned […]

This week, the Department of Public Social Services launched its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, with a new mission and vision. Take a look at the Strategic Plan by visiting https://bit.ly/StrategicPlan22-27. Let DPSS know what you think by emailing us at Strategic_Plan@dpss.lacounty.gov.  They will be reviewing the comments over the next two weeks and will issue a revised […]

An increase to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)'s turf replacement rebate now pays residential and commercial customers $5 per square foot when they replace their lawns with sustainable landscaping. Take advantage of LADWP’s most popular water conservation program to transform your lawn! Application pre-approval is required before starting any turf replacement project. Visit […]

We are entering the final weekend of the general election cycle, and it is more important than ever to exercise your right to vote! Electoral participation ensures that we have a government that represents the will of the people, and these next four days are critical for residents to make your voices heard. If you […]

Our community is in pain. Bigoted, hateful words and actions directed against Black, Jewish, LGBTQ and indigenous Angelenos have left us hurt, heartbroken. Last night I met with leaders from the Jewish community and Anti-Defamation League, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, to find strength in community, and to condemn the recent rise […]

The Time Is Now! Email board@ghnnc.org Committees: Citywide/Government Issues Emergency Preparedness Outreach and Publicity Planning and Land Use Management Public Safety Applicants who live or work within the below boundaries may be eligible to join Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council. Boundaries: North of the 118 Fwy to the Los Angeles County Line; West of the […]

With nighttime temperatures expected to dip into the 40s this week, LA Sanitation’s second annual "Spread the Warmth" blankets and sock drive is perfectly timed. Designed to help LA’s unsheltered residents during cold weather, the drop-off program kicks off Monday and runs through Dec. 30. The city is accepting new and gently used blankets, sleeping […]

As many of you may know, there have been a number of traffic collisions, some with fatalities, that have occurred in the local community in recent days. These incidents highlight the critical importance of operating a motor vehicle in a responsible manner and the tragic consequences of not doing so, especially when factors such as […]

Quick pop quiz: who has the power to appoint a police chief for the city of Los Angeles, but does not have the power to choose who sits on the school board? Okay, do you give up? It’s the L.A. mayor. The current man in charge, Mayor Eric Garcetti, is currently finishing his last term, […]

The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power launched "Cool LA" which provides older adults, income-restricted, and medically-vulnerable LADWP customers, rebates of $225 to purchase room air conditioners to help keep them safe during extreme heat storms. LADWP also announced a new level-pay billing program that will allow all customers […]

To help customers check their water use, reduce water costs, and detect leaks, LADWP recently launched a pilot program for a smart home water monitoring device in partnership with Flume Inc. With easy DIY installation, customers can gain real-time access to their water usage data straight from a smartphone app. Through a special offer, LADWP […]

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has announced that for the first time in five years, applications for the lottery to join the Section 8 Wait List will reopen on October 17th at 6:00am. At this initial phase of the process, applicants will only need to provide basic contact information including an […]

Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake. What is the ShakeOut drill? The Great […]

The White House joined hundreds calling for the resignation of three LA City Council members after leaked audio revealed racist comments. From https://patch.com/... The White House joined the chorus of calls Tuesday for Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo to step down after a recording emerged of the […]

On September 22, 2022, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission recommended approval of the City’s Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance (Oil Ordinance) that would prohibit new oil and gas extraction, as well as phase out all existing extraction operations. Following CPC’s recommendation, the Oil Ordinance will now advance to the City Council for their consideration, starting with […]

In recognition of National Preparedness Month (October), the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is sharing important resources and tools on a weekly basis to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared. From sharing tips on what to include in your emergency kit to understanding the basics of making an emergency plan, this […]

Apply for a Speed Hump in Your Neighborhood Everyone deserves safe streets, but if cars are speeding on your residential street, you can apply for a speed hump to be installed. Before applying, please be aware that completing a speed hump request involves multiple steps of engagement and technical review. You should also know that […]