Interested in opening a business in Granada Hills? Please review our specific plan for the prohibited businesses, acceptable architectural design, and other important information. Once you have verified your proposed business is acceptable per the specific plan, please call the office of Councilmember John Lee, Council District 12, for a review of your proposed business. […]

Every ten years following the decennial U.S. Census, the City Charter requires that district boundaries for the City Council be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. On Thursday, July 1 at 6 p.m., the City's Redistricting Commission will be holding a virtual public hearing for residents of CD12. This meeting is an […]

As we move closer to the full reopening of our economy on June 15th, masks will no longer be required when outdoors. For indoor settings, individuals who are not fully vaccinated must still wear masks. Masks will also be required, regardless of vaccination status, on public transportation or in major transportation hubs (airport, train station, […]

Want to add some greenery to your yard? Take home up to seven free trees from the Sherman Oaks Farmers Market next week. Orders must be placed by Sunday at 5 p.m. Want to grow your own tree in your yard? City Plants, L.A. Conservation Corps, and Councilwoman Nithya Raman want to help make that […]

Councilmember John Lee, Rep. Brad Sherman, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and others are hosting a chat to help local businesses hold on. The COVID-19 pandemic took a real toll on small businesses, many of which were already struggling. 7,500 small businesses in Los Angeles County were permanently shuttered in 2020, according to the Los Angeles County Economic […]

The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0, with one member absent, on Wednesday to call for the permanent closure of the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility in Porter Ranch, the site of the largest methane leak in U.S. history in 2015. Councilmember John Lee, who represents the area that continues to be affected by leak, […]

From the first moments COVID-19 vaccines were approved, our City has done everything possible to get people vaccinated swiftly and safely. Those efforts continue today, with daily work to increase access to life-saving doses across Los Angeles. And right now, with expanded eligibility, extended vaccination site hours, and appointment-free options, we are closing in on […]

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new mask-wearing guidelines for members of the public who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The State of California along with the LA County Public Health Department will review the latest recommendations to determine appropriate adjustments. In the meantime, current masking protocols will remain for the […]

It’s never been easier to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Los Angeles. For the first time, the City has opened up appointment-free options for vaccinations, and we’ve moved more doses to walk-up centers and mobile clinics — all part of our ongoing effort to bring these life-saving vaccines directly into communities and make getting a shot as […]

The pandemic has created many challenges for small businesses, and we are here to help! Technical assistance is available to help you navigate the various loans and grants, provide support to avoid layoffs, reduction in staff hours, relocation, or shutting down operations and other emergency measures, if possible. Eligibility Licensed businesses located in the San Fernando […]

Year-long competition focused on the Cold War, was held online due to COVID GRANADA HILLS, Calif. May 1, 2021 – Granada Hills Charter (GHC) captured its eighth United States Academic Decathlon championship, which was held online due to the COVID pandemic. The team scored 52,656.7 points out of a possible 60,0000 to claim the title. “Like last year, […]

On October 14, 2020, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Police Reform relative to developing an unarmed model of crisis response (C.F. 20-0769). This report directed the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Chief Legislative Analyst […]

Three weeks after the city spent $12,000 cleaning up a Granada Hills home filled with trash, debris is building up again. After what neighbors called a few "blissful weeks" of looking at a clean yard, junk is once again starting to accumulate at the now infamous home on 16557 Bircher Street in Granada Hills. The […]

Despite voting for the housing, Councilmember Lee is now asking that the City Council reallocate the funds for an alternative project. Lee said HHH funds should be used for better homeless housing proposals than the Lumina Project on Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Councilmember John Lee introduced a motion to the L.A. City Council to rescind funds […]

THE PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE GRANADA HILLS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO A SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021-6:30PM REGARDING THE NEW PROPOSED EXPRESS CAR WASH LOCATED AT: 11500 BALBOA BLVD, CORNER OF BALBOA AND RINALDI, GRANADA HILLS, CA SEE OR HEAR THE PRESENTATION FROM THE OWNER QUESTIONS AND […]

This weekend CSUN is having Vaccinations with no appointment necessary for 16 year olds & older.

Because through the pain and trauma of this past year, we showed who we are — and defined what we believe in. This is a city whose people never run from tough challenges — we rise together to meet them. This is a city unafraid to acknowledge where we’re falling short and committed to doing […]

As you may have heard, Mayor Garcetti discussed the proposed city budget yesterday during his State of the City Address. This Thursday, April 22nd there will be a Valley Budget Listening session that will allow residents to provide input and make recommendations on how funds should be spent.  Thursday, April 22, 5:30pm to 7:30pm For example: Tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, […]

Thank you to all who have participated in recent meetings with the GHNNC and the CAG re: the health study. The GHNNC is pleased to inform you if you haven't yet given your feedback, there is still time to do so as Dept of Public Health has extended the time to respond. WHY should I […]

  The Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Community Advisory Group has put together the attached document to help NC’s and stakeholders respond to the ACDHRS Goals and Priorities document. Click here to open the recommendations document. The Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study team released for public review a set of draft Goals and Priorities […]