A new heat wave is expected starting this weekend. Here are a couple of recommendations for high-temperature days: Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day. If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and wear a hat […]

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Los Angeles City Planning held a virtual public hearing for the Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density Ordinance, and Resident Protections Ordinance. More information about the public hearing can be found on City Planning’s website here. Information on the draft ordinances can be found here. Please note that feedback gathered at the […]

The order comes less than a month after the Supreme Court reversed a ruling that prohibited cities from banning encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a sweeping executive order yesterday to dismantle homeless encampments, impacting hundreds of thousands of people, the New York Times reported. This action follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits cities […]

Are you a compassionate Angeleno wanting to make a difference in your community? Join the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT)! CRT is committed to providing resources and support on scene to survivors of crime and crisis in the City of Los Angeles. CRT is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Fall Training Academy that begins […]

Think About Your Neighbors and Celebrate SAFELY This Year! All fireworks, even the so-called 'safe and sane' variety remain illegal for personal possession or use in the City of Los Angeles. Attending a professional fireworks show or drone display is the safest and smartest way to celebrate Independence Day 2024. Professional Fireworks Shows within the City […]

From the LA Fire Department: Public Fireworks Displays in LA City All fireworks remain illegal for personal possession or use in the City of Los Angeles. Attending a professional fireworks show or drone display is the safest and smartest way to celebrate Independence Day 2024. Scheduled Fireworks Show at Birmingham Community Charter High School Happy Fourth of July, […]

LA Sanitation is conducting public outreach efforts to inform communities across Los Angeles about the proposed Sewer Service Charge rate increase. We would like to give constituents a chance to ask questions and get information on available funding assistance for those in need. Residents should start seeing outreach mailers in their mailboxes the first week […]

Become a Service Council Member! The Mayor’s Office is actively seeking interested transit riders to serve on our San Fernando Valley and Westside Central Service Councils. The Service Councils are like neighborhood councils or planning commissions, but for all things Metro. They meet monthly to provide the public with opportunities to share their feedback on […]

Next Week Join us for a Community Meeting on June 13 About Construction on Roscoe Bl for the North SFV Transit Corridor Project Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA, with better transit across the North Valley. The North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project (North SFV) will improve east-west […]

Notice of Availability of Recirculated Portions of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Sidewalk Repair Program (SCH No. 2017071063) The City of Los Angeles has released updated parts of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sidewalk Repair Program, available online at https://sidewalks.lacity.org/The recirculated portions of the Draft EIR public review and comment period began […]

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives, ensuring that their courage and service are never forgotten.

The Los Angeles City Council recently passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a lengthy meeting. The budget addresses challenges posed by reduced revenue and rising costs, requiring difficult decisions to allocate limited resources effectively. Key highlights of the approved budget include funding for: Hiring 574 additional police officers Inside Safe housing program […]

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore is retiring at the end of February, which means L.A. is on the hunt for a new leader in one of its most challenging jobs. Turnover in the police chief role happens every five to 10 years. Here’s your refresher on what the chief does, how the selection process will […]

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Carmen Chang as the new General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE), an announcement confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council. Chang emphasized her commitment to inclusivity and representation in her new role: "I am honored to be appointed to serve as General Manager […]

Optimize your budgeting with Level Pay monthly billing, a hassle-free payment plan that evens out seasonal fluctuations in your utility bills. With predictable monthly payments, you'll know exactly how much to budget each month, regardless of the season. All residential and multi-residential customers with eligible services, even those currently behind on their bills, can enroll. […]

The price you see on the menu is what you'll pay for your meal (plus taxes) under a state law that has the restaurant industry fuming. From automatic service charges to vague "living wage" fees, California restaurants have increasingly been tacking on extra costs to diners' bills in recent years, much to customers' chagrin. But […]

Saturday, May 18 · 9am - 12pm PDT ONEgeneration's Intergenerational Daycare Center 17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406 If tickets are not available, walk-ins are accepted!! We look forward to seeing you at the event, open from 9am to 12pm. Register in advance for a complimentary extra raffle ticket. This event is open to […]

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) and the City of Los Angeles are committed to reducing plastic pollution in our communities. Source reduction or preventing waste from being generated in the first place is the most effective waste management strategy. Visit lacitysan.org/sourcereduction to find out more about our plastics reduction programs and initiatives. Below is an overview […]

The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are sponsoring a virtual Town Hall on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Register here. The Mayor is required by the City Charter to release her Proposed Budget for the next fiscal year by […]

The State of the City is happening TONIGHT at the halls of the people’s house — City Hall. You can join the live stream at 5:30 PM on Mayor.LACity.gov/SOTC2024. Become a part of the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) by using the hashtag #SOTC2024 and follow us at @MayorOfLA. Looking forward to sharing the progress and future […]

A new heat wave is expected starting this weekend. Here are a couple of recommendations for high-temperature days: Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day. If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and wear a hat […]

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Los Angeles City Planning held a virtual public hearing for the Housing Element Sites and Minimum Density Ordinance, and Resident Protections Ordinance. More information about the public hearing can be found on City Planning’s website here. Information on the draft ordinances can be found here. Please note that feedback gathered at the […]

The order comes less than a month after the Supreme Court reversed a ruling that prohibited cities from banning encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a sweeping executive order yesterday to dismantle homeless encampments, impacting hundreds of thousands of people, the New York Times reported. This action follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits cities […]

Are you a compassionate Angeleno wanting to make a difference in your community? Join the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT)! CRT is committed to providing resources and support on scene to survivors of crime and crisis in the City of Los Angeles. CRT is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Fall Training Academy that begins […]

Think About Your Neighbors and Celebrate SAFELY This Year! All fireworks, even the so-called 'safe and sane' variety remain illegal for personal possession or use in the City of Los Angeles. Attending a professional fireworks show or drone display is the safest and smartest way to celebrate Independence Day 2024. Professional Fireworks Shows within the City […]

From the LA Fire Department: Public Fireworks Displays in LA City All fireworks remain illegal for personal possession or use in the City of Los Angeles. Attending a professional fireworks show or drone display is the safest and smartest way to celebrate Independence Day 2024. Scheduled Fireworks Show at Birmingham Community Charter High School Happy Fourth of July, […]

LA Sanitation is conducting public outreach efforts to inform communities across Los Angeles about the proposed Sewer Service Charge rate increase. We would like to give constituents a chance to ask questions and get information on available funding assistance for those in need. Residents should start seeing outreach mailers in their mailboxes the first week […]

Become a Service Council Member! The Mayor’s Office is actively seeking interested transit riders to serve on our San Fernando Valley and Westside Central Service Councils. The Service Councils are like neighborhood councils or planning commissions, but for all things Metro. They meet monthly to provide the public with opportunities to share their feedback on […]

Next Week Join us for a Community Meeting on June 13 About Construction on Roscoe Bl for the North SFV Transit Corridor Project Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA, with better transit across the North Valley. The North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project (North SFV) will improve east-west […]

Notice of Availability of Recirculated Portions of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Sidewalk Repair Program (SCH No. 2017071063) The City of Los Angeles has released updated parts of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sidewalk Repair Program, available online at https://sidewalks.lacity.org/The recirculated portions of the Draft EIR public review and comment period began […]

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives, ensuring that their courage and service are never forgotten.

The Los Angeles City Council recently passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a lengthy meeting. The budget addresses challenges posed by reduced revenue and rising costs, requiring difficult decisions to allocate limited resources effectively. Key highlights of the approved budget include funding for: Hiring 574 additional police officers Inside Safe housing program […]

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore is retiring at the end of February, which means L.A. is on the hunt for a new leader in one of its most challenging jobs. Turnover in the police chief role happens every five to 10 years. Here’s your refresher on what the chief does, how the selection process will […]

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Carmen Chang as the new General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE), an announcement confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council. Chang emphasized her commitment to inclusivity and representation in her new role: "I am honored to be appointed to serve as General Manager […]

Optimize your budgeting with Level Pay monthly billing, a hassle-free payment plan that evens out seasonal fluctuations in your utility bills. With predictable monthly payments, you'll know exactly how much to budget each month, regardless of the season. All residential and multi-residential customers with eligible services, even those currently behind on their bills, can enroll. […]

The price you see on the menu is what you'll pay for your meal (plus taxes) under a state law that has the restaurant industry fuming. From automatic service charges to vague "living wage" fees, California restaurants have increasingly been tacking on extra costs to diners' bills in recent years, much to customers' chagrin. But […]

Saturday, May 18 · 9am - 12pm PDT ONEgeneration's Intergenerational Daycare Center 17400 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91406 If tickets are not available, walk-ins are accepted!! We look forward to seeing you at the event, open from 9am to 12pm. Register in advance for a complimentary extra raffle ticket. This event is open to […]

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) and the City of Los Angeles are committed to reducing plastic pollution in our communities. Source reduction or preventing waste from being generated in the first place is the most effective waste management strategy. Visit lacitysan.org/sourcereduction to find out more about our plastics reduction programs and initiatives. Below is an overview […]

The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are sponsoring a virtual Town Hall on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Register here. The Mayor is required by the City Charter to release her Proposed Budget for the next fiscal year by […]

The State of the City is happening TONIGHT at the halls of the people’s house — City Hall. You can join the live stream at 5:30 PM on Mayor.LACity.gov/SOTC2024. Become a part of the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) by using the hashtag #SOTC2024 and follow us at @MayorOfLA. Looking forward to sharing the progress and future […]