As the Councilmember of the Granada Hills community where the Sunshine Canyon Landfill is located, it has been my unfortunate predicament to see the odor issues at the landfill escalate, without having the jurisdiction necessary to mitigate the problem. I have served the Twelfth District through the previous South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) […]
This week, hundreds of thousands of students in Los Angeles went back to school. As students get back to learning, the LAPD, the LA Unified School District and city officials remind parents, families and students to be safe and smart while making their way to school. LA police want drivers to use caution and common […]
This summer, the LA Housing and Community Investment Department launched a new program to help educate Angelenos on renters' rights under the city's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). One in every two LA families lives in an apartment protected by the RSO. The "Home for Renters" campaign provides information to both tenants and landlords about their rights […]
SCAQMD will host a Town Hall Meeting to discuss air quality and odor issues related to Sunshine Canyon Landfill. Thursday, August 18 6 p.m. Van Gogh Elementary School, Auditorium 17160 Van Gogh Street Granada Hills, CA 91344
LADOT Transit is conducting public hearings for the proposed changes to DASH, Commuter Express, and Cityride services as well as its Title VI Disparate Impact and Disproportionate Burden Policies. Attend a public hearing near you: Saturday 8/20 1pm-2pm: Robert M. Wilkinson Multi-Purpose Center, 8956 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, 91324 Monday 8/22 12pm-1pm: Caltrans Bldg., Conference Rm. 01.037, […]
You are cordially invited to “Beyond Neighborhood Councils – How to Run for Higher Office, Get Appointed to a City Commission, or Find a Job with the City”. Featured speakers include Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin, Board of Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto, and Personnel Department representatives. Beyond Neighborhood Councils – How to Run […]
OPEN FOR BUSINESS Customer Service Centers (CSC) are open for business the Second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Customer Service Saturday. You can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer and resolve billing questions. There will also be informational tables and […]
The City of Los Angeles recently launched SaveEnergy LA, a campaign encouraging Angelenos to make small changes in their lives to reduce the amount of power they use every day. Mayor Eric Garcetti kicked off the campaign by turning off the lights at dozens of buildings, including City Hall. With increasing heat due to climate […]
Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2016 Saturday July 30, 2016 Breakfast Provided 07:30AM Registration and Breakfast 08:30AM Plenary Session – Keynote Speaker Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson 10:45AM Breakout Sessions by Region and Budget Advocate Elections 12:30PM New Budget Advocates Convene Los Angeles City Hall John Ferraro Council Chambers 200 N. Spring Street Los […]
Hosted by the Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire Area Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. Church Everyday 17037 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91325 Join us for a presentation conducted by: Devonshire Area Commanding Officer Brian Pratt and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer
Wendy Greuel was named chair of the Los Angeles city and county agency commission that oversees homeless services, it was announced Wednesday. The former L.A. city controller and City Council member was named 2016-2017 chair of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission. She was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to the 10-member […]
With the city gripped by a dangerous heat wave, Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday ordered that the San Fernando Valley’s seven cooling centers extend their hours over the weekend. The National Weather Service and the Los Angeles County Department of Public health issued heat warnings on Friday. The weather service said temperatures may hit 110 […]
With temperatures expected to increase to triple digits in Los Angeles beginning Thursday, July 21 through the weekend, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) urges customers to reduce their energy use where possible while not putting their health or the health of their pets at risk. High heat can also impact power […]
Tuesday, August 2, 20166:00 pm - 10:30 pm(Movie begins at sundown)Northridge Park18300 Lemarsh St.Northridge, CAWe invite you to attend our annual National Night Out event hosted by the Los Angeles Police Department to strengthen our police-community partnerships and promote neighborhood unity to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Please come and meet your LAPD Devonshire […]
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 […]
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