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VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 31, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Last week, Arsenio Hall, Danny Trejo, and Magic Johnson got vaccinated at the University of Southern California (USC).

Good news: Beginning tomorrow, every Californian 50 years and older will be eligible to get a vaccine –– bringing our state, our city, and our communities a step closer to ending this pandemic. If you're eligible for a vaccine, you can book your appointment. This milestone comes as many regions in the United States contend with a new surge of coronavirus infections –– largely driven by the more...
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Opens March 30th!

Posted on March 27, 2021March 29, 2021 by LBNCadmin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 26, 2021 Media Contact: Sandra Mendoza | sandra.mendoza@lacity.org THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES 2021 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPENS MARCH 30TH to assist low-income renters who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles’ Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) announced today that the City’s Emergency ...
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Lake Balboa Virtual Land Use Town Hall on March 24 to Discuss the Proposed Apartment Building at 7650 Balboa Blvd.

Posted on March 19, 2021 by LBNCadmin

VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 16, 2021

Posted on March 16, 2021March 17, 2021 by LBNCadmin

This week marks another milestone in our vaccination effort in Los Angeles. Beginning yesterday, people with certain severe underlying health conditions are eligible to be vaccinated. Vaccines are now also open to veterans of all ages who are eligible for VA healthcare and enrolled with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. And this week, we will offer approximately 55,000 first dose...
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VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 11, 2021

Posted on March 11, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Every day, there are more signs of progress in our battle against COVID-19. We’re administering more vaccines across Los Angeles, including through mobile clinics in L.A.’s hardest-hit areas. This week, the City began deploying the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine alongside the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines –– and vaccination appointments are still open at City-run sites. At the same tim...
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Emergency Preparedness Info for Saturday, March 13

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by LBNCadmin

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Hi, Everybody: This Saturday, March 13th, is our Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Emergency Preparedness Meeting, 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Zoom. Please check the agenda below for instructions on how to join the meeting. Sandy Joseph, our Zoom Wizard, says she will not be able to join us until about 5 minutes of 9, so be patient when trying to check-in. :-) Remember that EP Gifts and classes m...
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Lyft Ride Program for Seniors

Posted on March 5, 2021 by LBNCadmin

ONEgeneration and Lyft ridesharing company have partnered together to offer FREE Lyft rides to and from vaccination appointments for seniors 65 and over. To schedule vaccine appointment transportation with ONEgeneration please call 818-708-6625.
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StreetsLA Street Sweeping Changes

Posted on March 5, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Due to the current fiscal crisis the City is experiencing and impacts to the department’s staffing and resources, StreetsLA will be conducting street sweeping on a biweekly, instead of weekly, basis. StreetsLA remains committed to doing their very best to continue to meet the needs of the residents of Los Angeles during these challenging times. StreetsLA also launched a new street sweeping noti...
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Vax Facts from the Mayor – March 4, 2021

Posted on March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Tonight I announced several important updates to our vaccination effort in Los Angeles –– including the deployment of vaccination teams directly to homebound Angelenos and a partnership with Uber to provide free rides for South L.A. residents to our new USC vaccination site opening on Tuesday, March 9th. These critical programs build on our commitment to equity and promise to deliver lifesaving...
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West Valley Animal Shelter to Reopen Next Week, City Announces

Posted on March 4, 2021 by LBNCadmin

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The Chatsworth shelter will reopen next week, after being closed for almost a year. All six Los Angeles-operated shelters will be open. The West Valley Animal Service Center, which has been closed since April 2020, will reopen March 15, officials announced today. On Feb. 18, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services announced that tentative plans were underway to reopen the West ...
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Vax Facts from the Mayor – February 28, 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Good news: vaccine eligibility is expanding. Starting tomorrow March 1, we’ll update our City of Los Angeles vaccination portal to allow those in Tier 1B –– workers in food and agriculture, education and childcare, and emergency services and first responders –– to make first dose appointments at City sites. We’re making this change to provide life-saving vaccines to essential workers who have ser...
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Small Business Funding

Posted on February 26, 2021 by LBNCadmin

On Monday, February 22, the Biden Administration announced additional enhancements to the PPP loan program including a 14-day window, opening this Wednesday, when only businesses with 20 or fewer employees can apply. Please see the Small Business Administration website for more information (the report is mid-way down the page): https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-gui...
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Vax Facts from the Mayor

Posted on February 22, 2021February 26, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Here are the facts you need to know: STAY INFORMED: It can be challenging to keep up with ever-changing vaccine news. Get key information by signing up for email updates from the L.A. County Department of Public Health. Tell your friends and family to sign up for this VaxFacts newsletter or follow us at @MayorOfLA on Twitter. You can check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more. NOTI...
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Super Bowl and COVID-19 Safety

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Don't be a Super Bowl Super Spreader! LA County went from fewer than 2,000 cases a day to almost 20,000 after people gathered during Christmas and New Years. That number has dropped dramatically in recent days. We can continue to knock down the virus, or we can jolt it back to life with thousands of Super Spreader Super Bowl parties across the City. Our local teams, the Rams and Chargers ...
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How to Get a Vaccine Appointment in Los Angeles

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Here are the vaccine facts you need to know: ELIGIBLE NOW: All L.A. residents 65 and older are now eligible for the vaccine in L.A. County, joining healthcare workers, certain essential frontline workers, and residents and staff of skilled nursing facilities on the list of those who can currently get vaccinated. You don’t have to live in the city to come to one of our sites, and if you are a Ci...
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LA Housing Element Update

Posted on January 23, 2021 by LBNCadmin

The Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study for the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are now available online. These documents are being prepared by Los Angeles City Planning as part of the Plan to House LA. Additionally, the NOP provides notice of two upcoming Public Scoping webinars: 1/26 - 5:15pm - 6:30pm Webinar ID: 733-042-203 1/28 - 11:15am - 12:30pm Webinar ID: 7...
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LADWP 2020 Urban Water Management Plan

Posted on January 23, 2021 by LBNCadmin

The Department of Water and Power will be hosting a public information meeting on January 23rd, at 9am to discuss plan developments and answer questions regarding the upcoming release of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Draft in February. To register, click here.
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California LGBTQ+ Virtual Small Business Resource Town Hall

Posted on January 23, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Insurance Diversity Task Force Chair Mark Morales for a LGBTQ+ virtual town hall on insurance issues and available resources for small businesses during the COVID-19 on January 27th, at 1:30pm. Submit questions to crb@insurance.ca.gov. To register, click here.
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Los Angeles County COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Posted on January 15, 2021January 28, 2021 by LBNCadmin

To make an appointment to receive a vaccine, click here. Throughout this pandemic, we have all held out hope for the development of a safe and effective vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus. Last month, we received the much-awaited good news of two new drugs receiving approval from the FDA. The production and distribution of these vaccines are critical resources in our ongoing battle aga...
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Toiletry Drive to Benefit Human Trafficking Survivors

Posted on January 23, 2021 by LBNCadmin

Council President Martinez is hosting her annual Toiletry Drive to benefit survivors of Human Trafficking, and there still a couple weeks remaining before the deadline. They are accepting donations at their offices, or they can arrange a pick up if that is preferable. These items will go to local non-profits CAST, Journey Out, and Saving Innocence. All three do incredibly important work to supp...
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