The City of Los Angeles is proposing a significant increase to the Solid Resources Fee charged to property owners. If approved, this fee would rise by 54% starting this fall, with a total increase of 81.5% projected by July 2029. This proposed increase will impact all LA Sanitation customers citywide. The City is encouraging the […]

The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water strongly advise consumers in parts of Porter Ranch and parts of Granada Hills to ONLY USE BOILED TAP WATER OR BOTTLED WATER FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES until further notice. On Tuesday afternoon, August 5th, while […]

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Granada Hills this year. This positive sample was detected in mosquito traps in your community on July 22. District staff have placed notices in public spaces (e.g., parks, etc.) within a […]

LADWP. Emergency repairs at a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power pump station will disrupt water service in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. A valve failure has cut water flow to the area. Crews are working to fix the issue. Free water for customers is available at locations in the area. Impacted area: Rinaldi Ave to the […]

The Granada Hills Pool is getting a long-awaited makeover! While the full renovation is still in progress, we’re excited to share a sneak peek of the improvements taking shape. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to reopening!

The City Council approved higher voucher rates for dogs and cats, but excluded rabbits and other services. The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to increase the value of its spay and neuter vouchers for one year, but left out rabbits and other key areas of coverage, prompting concern from animal advocates who […]

The California coast is under a tsunami advisory following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of eastern Russia, with a series of waves expected to impact coastal areas overnight. Potential start times for tsunami activity are around 1:05 a.m. Wednesday in the Los Angeles Harbor area, 1:10 a.m. for Newport Beach and 1:15 a.m. for Oceanside and […]

The first charter reform meeting out of City Hall will be this Saturday, July 19th at 11am, at the USU Grand Salon at Cal State Northridge At this meeting, EmpowerLA will be having presentations on the 1999 charter reform process and the current city charter. You can find the agenda and information about the meeting […]

Granada Hills is turning 100! Stay in touch with the latest news and updates as we celebrate this milestone year with community events and historical highlights. Scan the QR code or visit www.GranadaHills100.com to learn more about the centennial observance. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: Instagram: @granada_hills_100_celebration Facebook: Granada Hills Centennial Celebration […]

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, […]

Join us for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration and picnic, free to the public. This fun-filled event features The Accidentals, a vintage-vibe barbershop quartet, the Weinermobile, hot dogs and refreshments, a pie-eating contest, children’s games and much more. When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMWhere: Petit Park (Open lawn adjacent […]

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.

New Leadership at Office of Public Accountability The Los Angeles City Council has confirmed Tim O’Connor as the new Executive Director and Ratepayer Advocate of the Office of Public Accountability (OPA). His five-year term was approved on Tuesday following his appointment by the Mayor. OPA is an independent office created by the City Charter to […]

If you would like to give in-person feedback on Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed budget, you can speak at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 28. This meeting is in-person only at City Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. You can view the meeting agenda, including time and location details, here. If you prefer, […]