The Economic Workforce Development Department is preparing to launch another round of the small business rental relief program this coming Monday, July 11. Grants will be of up to $15,000 or six months of back rent, whichever is less. The grant may be used for rent payments that were incurred on or after March 1, 2020 until […]

Animal shelter hours have been updated to expand opportunities to visit and adopt on a walk-in basis. Shelters are open (no appointment needed) on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8AM - 5PM), and on Saturdays and Sundays (11AM-5PM). Shelters are also open by appointment Wednesdays and Fridays (8AM-5PM). Please click here for more information on adopting.

LADWP’s Water System supplied an average of 454 million gallons of water per day to the more than 4 million residents of Los Angeles, its businesses, and visitors in 2021. The city’s water met and surpassed all federal and state drinking health-based water drinking standards set by both the state and federal governments. Follow this […]

The North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project is hosting community meetings in June to provide the communities and stakeholders an update on the project. Scroll down to see meeting dates and times — including one meeting that will be virtual. The project is now studying an option that aims to increase connectivity and provide […]

For the first time in two years, the Los Angeles Public Library will be having a full slate of programs for kids and teenagers, with many of the events taking place in-person. From art, poetry, music, yoga, access to digital books, and even the chance to learn a new language, there is no shortage of […]

The City of Los Angeles has moved into Phase 3 of its emergency water conservation ordinance. This ordinance requires all LADWP customers to reduce the number of outdoor watering days from three to two days per week. LADWP has created an informative FAQ that drives home the seriousness of the situation and outlines the goals for our […]

California is less than one week away from the statewide primary election. Election Day is June 7, but every registered voter should have already received a mail-in ballot to cast their votes for governor, senator, secretary-of-state, controller, and more. To count, your vote must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county election's […]

Groundbreaking for this project is scheduled for mid-July.

Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined U.S. Representative Brad Sherman to celebrate $3 million in federal funding for the revitalization of the Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex. “Representative Sherman has always been the tip of the spear when it comes to fighting for federal funding that invests directly in our communities,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “Thanks to […]

Saturday, June 11 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free hot dogs and popcorn (while supplies last) Movie is rated PG. Louise Park 7140 Louise Ave Lake Balboa, CA 91406

The six candidates for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 3, will discuss local issues at a forum Thursday. The six candidates for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 3 will face off on Thursday at a forum hosted by four local news outlets. Come June 7, six candidates will look […]

Following the end of Mosquito Awareness Week, it remains critically important to be aware of the steps we all can take in preventing the transmission of deadly diseases. To combat the growth of the mosquito population, the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District has put together information that can help you fight back against this […]

Join today! The Senior Meal Program ends June 30, 2022. If you are 60+, reside in Los Angeles city, and would like to enroll, please call: (213) 202-5669 or email seniormealprogram@lacity.org.

Starting June 1, LADWP customers will have to cut their number of outdoor watering days from three to two. The rules, announced today, came in response to restrictions two weeks ago by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in light of this historic climate change-exacerbated drought. “We have plenty of water if we all do the right thing,” said […]

13TH ANNUAL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM Saturday, May 14th, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm ONEgeneration Intergenerational Daycare Center 17400 Victory Blvd. Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Join us IN-PERSON to gain access to local resources in healthcare and aging. COVID protocols and practices will be implemented. Click here to register via Eventbrite *All who pre-register will be entered into […]

Los Angeles Police Department West Valley Division Saturday, May 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM West Valley LAPD Station Parking Lot 19020 Vanowen St Reseda, CA 91321 Protect your vehicle against having the catalytic converter stolen. Every year, thousands of catalytic converters are stolen for scrap metal while you spend hundreds of dollars having […]

A big cut in water use is needed to prevent officials from implementing even more stringent measures to mitigate the drought. What to know. Six million residents in Southern California will face water restrictions next month after water officials declared a severe shortage emergency amid the state's worsening drought. Residents across dozens of Southland cities […]

For reasons out of our control, we regret that the Linda Pruett Memorial Event scheduled for May 14, 2022 from 10 am to 1 pm at Park VNY will no longer be able to take place. HOWEVER, we are pleased to report that Linda Pruett – Lake Balboa’s Emergency Preparedness Chair and fearless leader – […]

Oatsie's Place is on pace for completion in 2023 A ceremony held on March 10 marked the start of construction for Oatsie's Place, a new permanent supportive housing complex from Daylight Community Development and Decro Corp. in partnership with the Downtown Women's Center. The project, which will rise from a property located at 16015 W […]

The largest temblor was reported as a magnitude 3.9. A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook Southern California Tuesday afternoon, and others were reported earlier. The moderate temblor reported at 1:30 p.m. by the U.S. Geological Survey was centered about 4 miles southeast of Brawley in Imperial County. The area is near the border with Mexico. Just […]