Quick pop quiz: who has the power to appoint a police chief for the city of Los Angeles, but does not have the power to choose who sits on the school board? Okay, do you give up? It’s the L.A. mayor. The current man in charge, Mayor Eric Garcetti, is currently finishing his last term, […]

The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power launched "Cool LA" which provides older adults, income-restricted, and medically-vulnerable LADWP customers, rebates of $225 to purchase room air conditioners to help keep them safe during extreme heat storms. LADWP also announced a new level-pay billing program that will allow all customers […]

To help customers check their water use, reduce water costs, and detect leaks, LADWP recently launched a pilot program for a smart home water monitoring device in partnership with Flume Inc. With easy DIY installation, customers can gain real-time access to their water usage data straight from a smartphone app. Through a special offer, LADWP […]

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has announced that for the first time in five years, applications for the lottery to join the Section 8 Wait List will reopen on October 17th at 6:00am. At this initial phase of the process, applicants will only need to provide basic contact information including an […]

Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake. What is the ShakeOut drill? The Great […]

Acting Council President Mitch O’Farrell has appointed Avak Keotahian of the city’s office of the chief legislative analyst to be the temporary caretaker of District 6 in the San Fernando Valley after the resignation of Nury Martinez. Here's what you need to know: How's That Going To Work The chief legislative analyst's office typically helps […]

From https://patch.com/california/northridge/s/ific4/nury-martinez-resigns-under-cloud-of-scandal The first Latina ever to serve as the Los Angeles City Council President bowed to demands for her resignation Wednesday over racist remarks. After roughly three days of vitriolic calls for her resignation following the release of a 2021 recorded conversation in which she made a series of racist remarks, Nury Martinez said […]

The White House joined hundreds calling for the resignation of three LA City Council members after leaked audio revealed racist comments. From https://patch.com/... The White House joined the chorus of calls Tuesday for Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León, and Gil Cedillo to step down after a recording emerged of the […]

The recorded diatribe continues to roil Los Angeles politics and power structures while tearing open racial wounds. From https://patch.com/california/northridge/s/iffs5/nury-martinez-to-take-leave-racist-rant-throws-city-hall-into-turmoil Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, who is facing a torrent of criticism and calls for her resignation over racially charged remarks she made in a recorded conversation last year, announced Tuesday she is taking a […]

On September 22, 2022, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission recommended approval of the City’s Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance (Oil Ordinance) that would prohibit new oil and gas extraction, as well as phase out all existing extraction operations. Following CPC’s recommendation, the Oil Ordinance will now advance to the City Council for their consideration, starting with […]

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close all lanes on a portion of U.S. Highway 101 overnight beginning as soon as 10 pm Saturday, Oct. 1, and ending Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10 am. The full closure, between White Oak Avenue and Balboa Boulevard, will allow crews to safely demolish the pedestrian bridge over […]

In recognition of National Preparedness Month (October), the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is sharing important resources and tools on a weekly basis to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared. From sharing tips on what to include in your emergency kit to understanding the basics of making an emergency plan, this […]

Apply for a Speed Hump in Your Neighborhood Everyone deserves safe streets, but if cars are speeding on your residential street, you can apply for a speed hump to be installed. Before applying, please be aware that completing a speed hump request involves multiple steps of engagement and technical review. You should also know that […]

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 will improve east-west transit service with better access to jobs, education, and essential services. This new approach, called the BRT Network Improvements, is the result of extensive outreach […]

Excessive Heat Continues in Los Angeles Los Angeles is expecting the current extreme heat wave to continue this week.  The City of Los Angeles has air-conditioned cooling centers at designated Recreation and Parks facilities open this Labor Day holiday through Wednesday from 10 am - 9 pm. Please note that due to the holiday City […]

As a community, we have worked hard to make Jesse Owens Park a destination for families in our neighborhood. Coming Soon: Playground New restrooms New concrete Benches Over the next few months, you will see various construction crews by the park as they work to improve the area. How to Help See something? Say something. […]

Internet access is necessary for work, school, healthcare, and more. Unfortunately, high-speed internet remains unaffordable for too many households. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) runs a program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), that reduces the cost of getting online for people with limited income.  Many internet providers offer fully covered internet plans – meaning you […]

Cierre de la encuesta sobre comedores Al Fresco (al aire libre) Dear Al Fresco Participants and Interested Stakeholders, Earlier this summer, Los Angeles City Planning released two surveys to gather feedback from both the general public and businesses participating in the current LA Al Fresco program. The response has been informative, with nearly 2000 members […]

Below is information on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in July. The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional work. In Los Angeles, when someone in emotional (mental) or suicidal distress calls or texts 988, they are immediately connected to a trained professional who can […]

August is the universal birthday given to many shelter dogs as their official birthdates are often unknown. In celebration of 'Dogust', LA Animal Services is once again offering reduced adoption fees throughout this weekend, 8/6 - 8/7, to encourage more folks to come by the shelters and give these furry friends a new lease on […]