Neighborhood News – Page 27 – Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council

A Bridge Home: FAQ for LA’s Temporary Homeless Housing Initiative

LBNCadmin November 5, 2018 No Comments

Mayor Garcetti’s temporary homeless housing initiative – called A Bridge Home – has begun rolling out across LA, with the first site already open in the historic city center district near El Pueblo. Many…

Today Is California’s Last Day To Register To Vote in the 2018 Election

LBNCadmin October 22, 2018 No Comments

If you aren’t registered to vote by Monday night, you’ll have no say on the gas tax, daylight savings time, the governorship, or Congress. Monday is the deadline to register…

Halloween Tips

LBNCadmin October 19, 2018 No Comments

As you all know Halloween is around the corner and we want to make sure we take protective measures. Below is a link with useful information that may prevent children…

City of L.A. phasing out single-use plastic straws by 2021

LBNCadmin October 16, 2018 No Comments

By 2021, all L.A. restaurants will phase out single-use plastic straws with NEW straws-upon-request policy. https://twitter.com/HealTheBay/status/1052260406847102976

City of L.A. phasing out single-use plastic straws by 2021

LBNCadmin October 16, 2018 No Comments

By 2021, all L.A. restaurants will phase out single-use plastic straws with NEW straws-upon-request policy. https://twitter.com/HealTheBay/status/1052260406847102976

New Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Named for Lake Balboa Community

LBNCadmin September 29, 2018 No Comments

After several months of search and interviews, West Valley LAPD has named a new Senior Lead Officer (SLO) who will replace retired SLO Steve Olivares. Veteran Officer Hugo Fuentes will…

New State Law: AB 1719 now in effect: In case you didn’t know

LBNCadmin September 27, 2018 No Comments

In case you weren’t aware, a new CA state law (AB 1719) just went into effect (August) that now requires mandatory hands-on CPR training in all High Schools and Charter…

LADWP Approves New Community Solar Power Program for Renters

LBNCadmin September 26, 2018 2 Comments

Pilot Program Targets Areas with Low Solar Penetration LOS ANGELES (September 26, 2018) – Recognizing that a large segment of the city’s population is unable to benefit from solar power,…

Celebrate LA! LA Phil 100 x CicLAvia

LBNCadmin September 26, 2018 No Comments

On Sunday, September 30th, CicLAvia is partnering with the LA Phil and Community Arts Resources (CARS) and clearing the roadways between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood, transforming them into…

Los Angeles May Make Businesses Disclose NRA Ties

LBNCadmin September 21, 2018 4 Comments

The LA City Council will consider a motion requiring businesses wishing to contract with the city disclose their ties to the gun lobby. Saying the National Rifle Association is one…

Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council and our stakeholders have been selected to participate in ONLINE VOTING!

LBNCadmin September 21, 2018 2 Comments

We have a new date for the election, Thursday, June 20, 2019. Candidate filing starts on Thursday March 7, 2019 and ends on Monday April 8, 2019. More info to…

Southland Choked by Unhealthful Air Levels 87 Days Straight

LBNCadmin September 21, 2018 1 Comment

It was a summer of unprecedented bad air for the entire Southland. LOS ANGELES, CA — A thick layer of unhealthy smog blanketed the Southland for an unprecedented 87 days…

Plan to Steer Air Traffic over the Valley Hits Turbulence

LBNCadmin September 14, 2018 3 Comments

Residents in western San Fernando Valley are trying to halt FAA plans to direct more air traffic over the neighborhood. More than 1,900 residents have signed a petition against an…

Los Angeles County Launches Homeless Outreach Portal Online and Through 2-1-1 Phone

LBNCadmin July 28, 2018 No Comments

Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? You can help them by filling…

Workshop: Great Green Space for a Climate-Smart LA

LBNCadmin July 28, 2018 No Comments

Want to help your neighborhood maximize green space and be more climate resilient? Want to make the best and most equitable use of Measure A and Prop 68 funds for…