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April 5, 2023
How to Report and Recoup Damages from Potholes

In Los Angeles, drivers reported more than 2,000 potholes a week as storms wreaked havoc on roads and potholes disabled cars by the dozens. The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers have ravaged Los Angeles roads and led to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways, and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse […]

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April 4, 2023
Run for a Seat on the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: Today (April 4th) is the Deadline to Apply

Elections are here for the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council. Connect your community to City Hall — apply online by Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to be a candidate! Attend an NC Candidate Info Session Get help with your candidate application and campaign. Join the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City […]

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April 4, 2023
Today Is Your Last Chance to Vote in the Special Election to Replace LA Councilmember Nury Martinez

It's Election Day, the last day to vote in the special election to replace former L.A. City Councilmember Nury Martinez, who resigned after being heard on secret audio recordings making racist, homophobic, and anti-indigenous remarks. City Council District 6, the district up for grabs, stretches nearly 20 miles from Sun Valley west to Lake Balboa in the […]

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March 30, 2023
Meet the Candidates for Nury Martinez’s LA City Council Seat

Seven candidates have qualified for the ballot in the special election to replace former Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez, according to the City Clerk. An eighth candidate is running a write-in campaign. Martinez resigned in October amid outrage over her racist, homophobic and anti-Indigenous remarks during a secretly recorded conversation. About the district Council District 6 sits […]

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March 24, 2023
LAPD West Valley Community Police Advisory Board Has Changed Community Meeting Time and Expanded Meeting Formats

LAPD WEST VALLEY AREA - C-PAB 19020 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335 Hello All, We are pleased to announce that by popular request, the LAPD West Valley monthly (C-PAB) Community meeting will now be held utilizing both ZOOM as well as IN-PERSON meeting formats. That’s right, our meetings will alternate using these formats to allow you the opportunity to attend a meeting and take part in person or […]

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March 24, 2023
CD6 Candidate Forum at Birmingham Community Charter HS - Saturday, March 25

Saturday, March 25 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Birmingham Community Charter HS Sally Field Performing Arts Center 17000 Haynes St Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Zoom link: http://bit.ly/msa2zoom

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March 16, 2023
L.A.'s City Council District 6 Special Election is Here

Homelessness. Pollution. Illegal dumping. Your next city councilmember has the power to make a difference. L.A.'s City Council District 6 special election is here and so is our free voter guide to help you make a choice by the April 4 election day. Visit laist.com/cd6voterguide or scan the QR code to use the voter guide.

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March 9, 2023
SoCalGas Gas Assistance Fund

The Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) offers a one-time grant to help customers pay their natural gas bills. If you're having difficulty paying your natural gas bill, the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) may be able to provide you, or someone you know, with a one-time grant for the amount of the gas bill, not to exceed […]

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March 8, 2023
Looking for a Way to Make a Positive Impact in our Lake Balboa Community?

You can be a candidate in the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Election on June 18, 2023 Candidate Filing Began February 18, 2023 and closes April 4, 2023. Board member seats include the following stakeholder representatives: Residential, Business, Organizational, Seniors, Youth, and At-Large. Who can run or vote? Unlike other city, state, or federal elections, voting […]

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March 6, 2023
National 311 Day

The Board of Public Works and Information Technology Agency, will promote city services during the week of March 6-10 to celebrate National 311 Day which takes place on Saturday, March 11. During the week leading up to March 11 (March 6-10), the City will use traditional and social media, videos broadcast on the City’s Channel 35, and […]

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March 2, 2023
Free Community Shred Event - Saturday, March 11

Louise Park 7140 Louise Ave Lake Balboa, CA 91406 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Or until the truck is full) Free personal document shredding Limit of 3 boxes/bags per person Plus, meet LBNC board members and find out more information about our upcoming election and how you can become a candidate.

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March 2, 2023
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Support Low-Income Families, Seniors and Small Restaurant Owners Impacted by Unprecedented Regional Gas Market Prices

Thousands newly eligible for winter bill assistance after SoCalGas bolsters United Way’s Gas Assistance Fund with historic $5 million contribution $4 million will revive Fueling Our Communities – a collaboration with local nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to tens of thousands of Californians since 2020 $1 million in aid to small restaurant […]

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February 24, 2023
Notice: Public Hearings for SoCalGas Application for Increase of Gas and Electric Rates

Notice of Participation Hearings Southern California Gas Company's Request to Increase Gas Rates Application A.22-05-015 Para más información sobre esta reunión pública, y cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-342-4545. Why am I receiving this notice? Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would like to hear from […]

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February 22, 2023
Unprecedented Blizzard Warning Issued In Los Angeles County

Angelenos may get a rare snow day with snow in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and blizzard conditions in the San Gabriel Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County, for the first time in history. The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service applies to the local mountains, but the […]

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February 19, 2023
CicLAvia Returns to the Valley this Weekend

CicLAvia returns to the Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM - 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find the […]

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February 19, 2023
LAEWDD Child Care Grant for Single Parents

The LAEWDD Child Care Grant for single parents will provide eligible applicants up to $1K per month for six months in childcare support & employment training opportunities. Visit https://bit.ly/lacipgrant for more information.

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February 19, 2023
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) First-Time Homebuyer Program

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) has programs to assist first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Los Angeles. These programs are designed to assist first-time homebuyers with purchase assistance for the down payment, closing costs, and other costs to help eligible homebuyers realize their dream of homeownership in the City. For more […]

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February 19, 2023
East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project

As part of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, Metro’s contractor, W.A. Rasic Construction Co., Inc., will perform advanced utility work activities ahead of major construction. This work will be conducted along Van Nuys Bl from Vanowen St to Hart St and will include excavations, vault installation, repaving of roadway, and sidewalk […]

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February 19, 2023
Tips for Managing Higher Gas Bills

To help customers manage energy usage and possibly save on bills, SoCalGas has recommended the above tips. SoCalGas’ free Ways to Save tool may also help customers find ways to save on natural gas bills, with a personalized savings plan that offers a household energy analysis, customized energy-efficiency recommendations, bill comparisons, and energy usage comparisons. […]

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February 14, 2023
Van Nuys Airport Vision Study Open House - February 22 at 6pm

Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) invites you to attend a special virtual one house where they will share information about the Vany Nuys Airport (VNY) Vistion Study. The Los Angeles City Planning Department (LACP) also will be joining LAWA to provide information on the Southwest Valley Area Community Plans Update. This special virtual open house […]

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April 5, 2023
How to Report and Recoup Damages from Potholes

In Los Angeles, drivers reported more than 2,000 potholes a week as storms wreaked havoc on roads and potholes disabled cars by the dozens. The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers have ravaged Los Angeles roads and led to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways, and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse […]

Read More
April 4, 2023
Run for a Seat on the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council: Today (April 4th) is the Deadline to Apply

Elections are here for the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council. Connect your community to City Hall — apply online by Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to be a candidate! Attend an NC Candidate Info Session Get help with your candidate application and campaign. Join the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City […]

Read More
April 4, 2023
Today Is Your Last Chance to Vote in the Special Election to Replace LA Councilmember Nury Martinez

It's Election Day, the last day to vote in the special election to replace former L.A. City Councilmember Nury Martinez, who resigned after being heard on secret audio recordings making racist, homophobic, and anti-indigenous remarks. City Council District 6, the district up for grabs, stretches nearly 20 miles from Sun Valley west to Lake Balboa in the […]

Read More
March 30, 2023
Meet the Candidates for Nury Martinez’s LA City Council Seat

Seven candidates have qualified for the ballot in the special election to replace former Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez, according to the City Clerk. An eighth candidate is running a write-in campaign. Martinez resigned in October amid outrage over her racist, homophobic and anti-Indigenous remarks during a secretly recorded conversation. About the district Council District 6 sits […]

Read More
March 24, 2023
LAPD West Valley Community Police Advisory Board Has Changed Community Meeting Time and Expanded Meeting Formats

LAPD WEST VALLEY AREA - C-PAB 19020 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335 Hello All, We are pleased to announce that by popular request, the LAPD West Valley monthly (C-PAB) Community meeting will now be held utilizing both ZOOM as well as IN-PERSON meeting formats. That’s right, our meetings will alternate using these formats to allow you the opportunity to attend a meeting and take part in person or […]

Read More
March 24, 2023
CD6 Candidate Forum at Birmingham Community Charter HS - Saturday, March 25

Saturday, March 25 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Birmingham Community Charter HS Sally Field Performing Arts Center 17000 Haynes St Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Zoom link: http://bit.ly/msa2zoom

Read More
March 16, 2023
L.A.'s City Council District 6 Special Election is Here

Homelessness. Pollution. Illegal dumping. Your next city councilmember has the power to make a difference. L.A.'s City Council District 6 special election is here and so is our free voter guide to help you make a choice by the April 4 election day. Visit laist.com/cd6voterguide or scan the QR code to use the voter guide.

Read More
March 9, 2023
SoCalGas Gas Assistance Fund

The Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) offers a one-time grant to help customers pay their natural gas bills. If you're having difficulty paying your natural gas bill, the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) may be able to provide you, or someone you know, with a one-time grant for the amount of the gas bill, not to exceed […]

Read More
March 8, 2023
Looking for a Way to Make a Positive Impact in our Lake Balboa Community?

You can be a candidate in the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Election on June 18, 2023 Candidate Filing Began February 18, 2023 and closes April 4, 2023. Board member seats include the following stakeholder representatives: Residential, Business, Organizational, Seniors, Youth, and At-Large. Who can run or vote? Unlike other city, state, or federal elections, voting […]

Read More
March 6, 2023
National 311 Day

The Board of Public Works and Information Technology Agency, will promote city services during the week of March 6-10 to celebrate National 311 Day which takes place on Saturday, March 11. During the week leading up to March 11 (March 6-10), the City will use traditional and social media, videos broadcast on the City’s Channel 35, and […]

Read More
March 2, 2023
Free Community Shred Event - Saturday, March 11

Louise Park 7140 Louise Ave Lake Balboa, CA 91406 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Or until the truck is full) Free personal document shredding Limit of 3 boxes/bags per person Plus, meet LBNC board members and find out more information about our upcoming election and how you can become a candidate.

Read More
March 2, 2023
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Support Low-Income Families, Seniors and Small Restaurant Owners Impacted by Unprecedented Regional Gas Market Prices

Thousands newly eligible for winter bill assistance after SoCalGas bolsters United Way’s Gas Assistance Fund with historic $5 million contribution $4 million will revive Fueling Our Communities – a collaboration with local nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to tens of thousands of Californians since 2020 $1 million in aid to small restaurant […]

Read More
February 24, 2023
Notice: Public Hearings for SoCalGas Application for Increase of Gas and Electric Rates

Notice of Participation Hearings Southern California Gas Company's Request to Increase Gas Rates Application A.22-05-015 Para más información sobre esta reunión pública, y cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-342-4545. Why am I receiving this notice? Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would like to hear from […]

Read More
February 22, 2023
Unprecedented Blizzard Warning Issued In Los Angeles County

Angelenos may get a rare snow day with snow in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and blizzard conditions in the San Gabriel Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County, for the first time in history. The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service applies to the local mountains, but the […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
CicLAvia Returns to the Valley this Weekend

CicLAvia returns to the Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM - 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find the […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
LAEWDD Child Care Grant for Single Parents

The LAEWDD Child Care Grant for single parents will provide eligible applicants up to $1K per month for six months in childcare support & employment training opportunities. Visit https://bit.ly/lacipgrant for more information.

Read More
February 19, 2023
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) First-Time Homebuyer Program

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) has programs to assist first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Los Angeles. These programs are designed to assist first-time homebuyers with purchase assistance for the down payment, closing costs, and other costs to help eligible homebuyers realize their dream of homeownership in the City. For more […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project

As part of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, Metro’s contractor, W.A. Rasic Construction Co., Inc., will perform advanced utility work activities ahead of major construction. This work will be conducted along Van Nuys Bl from Vanowen St to Hart St and will include excavations, vault installation, repaving of roadway, and sidewalk […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
Tips for Managing Higher Gas Bills

To help customers manage energy usage and possibly save on bills, SoCalGas has recommended the above tips. SoCalGas’ free Ways to Save tool may also help customers find ways to save on natural gas bills, with a personalized savings plan that offers a household energy analysis, customized energy-efficiency recommendations, bill comparisons, and energy usage comparisons. […]

Read More
February 14, 2023
Van Nuys Airport Vision Study Open House - February 22 at 6pm

Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) invites you to attend a special virtual one house where they will share information about the Vany Nuys Airport (VNY) Vistion Study. The Los Angeles City Planning Department (LACP) also will be joining LAWA to provide information on the Southwest Valley Area Community Plans Update. This special virtual open house […]

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