You’re invited to join the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) on Saturday, July 9, for an Open Space circle (aka an “unconference”) where YOU propose topics for discussion, and then convene or join topic sessions you care most about. Depending on interest, sessions might range from shaping the NCSA’s advocacy, programming, or outreach strategies, to […]
The results are in for the 2016 Neighborhood Council Elections! 25,571 voters voted for 1,839 candidates in 82 elections and 8 selections this year. The oldest candidate was 93 years old; the youngest just 14. 34 Neighborhood Councils helped pioneer online voting this year – a first for any election in the City of Los […]
Going to a professional fireworks show is truly the safest way to celebrate the 4th of July. Below is a listing of fireworks shows in the Los Angeles area for 2016. This list is provided by the the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Children's Burn Foundation, and they […]
July 4th Fireworks Expected to Fill Shelters with Scared/Lost Pets LA Animal Services is gearing up for our busiest time of the year and we need YOUR help to create life-saving space in our City shelters. We know that the July 4th Holiday and FIREWORKS will cause an influx of lost and frightened dogs and […]
Over the last 25 years, Metro's growth in LA County has transformed mobility and connectivity across the region. As the nation's third largest transit agency, the organization is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors and led by Metro CEO Phil Washington, who oversees 9,892 full-time employees. When the Blue Line opened in 1990, Metro […]
The next Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:30 pm in # 201 (2nd Floor), University of West LA Law School, 9201 Oakdale Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311. AGENDA: https://www.scl-cac.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/SCL-LEA_2016-06-21.pdf
Southern California is in for a heat wave this weekend, as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees or more over the next few days. When it is hot for you, it is even hotter for your pet. Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin. They cool themselves by panting or rapid breathing, […]
The $120 billion plan for LA County transportation improvements over the next 50 years provides no guarantees for state’s largest CSU campus SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, issued a call today to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan (Metro) Board to consider amending its expenditure plan for a proposed sales tax measure scheduled to […]
Dear Friend, As you may recall from recent communications and news coverage, CSUN has been advocating on behalf of our nearly 50,000 current students and employees and the hundreds of thousands who will attend CSUN in the future, to improve mass transit services to our campus. Improvements would assist students in their progress toward a […]
FREE DISPOSAL KITS Kits for Personal Disposal, Do Not Bring Medication SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 10:00AM TO 2:00PM FACEY MEDICAL PARKING LOT (Next to Mission Police Station) 11333 Sepulveda Blvd. Mission Hills, CA 91345 For more information call Mission Community Relations Office at: (818) 838-9860 NO NEEDLES – NO SYRINGES – NO LANCETS – NO THERMOMETERS […]
Do you have questions about the June 7 primary? Not sure where your polling place is or what's on the ballot? We've got you covered. WHEN TO VOTE Polls are open from 7AM – 8PM on Tuesday, June 7 FIND YOUR VOTING PLACE AND WHAT YOU’LL SEE ON THE BALLOT https://www.lavote.net/locator WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE […]
This month’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) bulletin focuses on neighborhood disaster planning and the 5 Steps program, the City of Los Angeles official neighborhood disaster planning tool. Los Angeles is home to over 4 million residents. There are just under 10,000 police officers and nearly 4,000 firefighters. In the event of a large, catastrophic disaster, […]
As the City of Los Angeles prepares for the largest anti-poverty program in the city’s history, please see the infographic below regarding helpful facts for both employers and employees regarding the new Minimum Wage set to effect July 1, 2016. The Office of Wage Standards (OWS) of the Bureau of Contract Administration is responsible for implementing and […]
More than 5,000 people are expected to gather at the Family Festival hosted by Councilmember Mitchell Englander on Saturday June 11, 2016 to kick off the Summer with a packed lineup of entertainment, free attractions, live performances for kids, and interactive activities for the entire family. The festival will take place at Holleigh Bernson Memorial […]
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell invites you to the 3rd Annual Los Angeles River Day Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm Los Angeles City Hall Council Chamber (Room 340) & Forecourt/Rotunda 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90012 Sponsors: Friends of the Los Angeles River Warner Bros Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell Comcast/NBCUniversal SoCal Gas For more […]
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will host a follow-up meeting regarding concerns expressed by community members at the town hall meeting held on April 21 on air quality and odor issues related to Sunshine Canyon Landfill located in Sylmar. We invite you to attend this meeting to hear from SCAQMD about updated […]
The state of California’s free foreclosure prevention program Find out if you qualify. Four unique federally funded programs. Up to $100,000 available per eligible household. Eligibility Requirements: Homeowner: Own and occupy the home as their primary residence Meet program income limits Have a documented, eligible hardship Property: Located in California Not abandoned, vacant, or condemned […]
The City Council has been working through the process of modifying and approving Mayor Eric Garcetti's proposed $8.76 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2016. The budget was given final Council approval on Thursday, May 19. Some of its major accomplishments: More LAPD officers will be able to return to street patrols with the hiring of 300 civilians […]
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