The 6.7 quake in 1994 revealed crucial information for experts and residents to get ready next time When the Northridge earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley in the early hours of Jan. 17, 1994, Craig Renetzky and his family were asleep at home in Reseda three miles from the quake’s epicenter. As walls and windows […]

The LAKE BALBOA HOLIDAY PARADE is a community parade that will take place on December 23rd beginning at 5 pm at the private residence of the Middletons located at 7944 Paso Robles Avenue. Neighbors, Friends, and Families will decorate their bicycles, wagons, mopeds, themselves, and other modes of transportation with lights and bells. The parade […]

Calling all aspiring leaders – applications for the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference are now open! The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is looking for 50 young people from across Los Angeles to participate in a day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. Spend the day at Los Angeles City Hall learning from […]

The Lake Balboa and Winnetka Neighborhood Councils invite District 3 residents to a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Candidate Debate. This forum is an excellent opportunity to meet the candidates, including incumbent District 3 School Board Member Scott Schmerelson. Other candidates include Dan Chang, Jamie Dam, Andreas Farmakalidis, ByRoN Gutierrez, Richard Ramos, and […]

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be replacing a broken 30-inch water valve located in an underground vault on Louise Avenue, north of Victory Blvd. Installed in 1961, the valve is a fundamental asset in LA's water infrastructure and needs to be replaced. A water outage is not anticipated during construction.

  Each year, friends, residents and community members in the West Valley area gather at the West Valley LAPD Community Police station to say “Thank You” to the Men & Women in Blue as well as to WV LAPD Employees and Volunteers for the tireless service that they provide to our West Valley community. While […]

Did you know that every year, over 1.3 billion pumpkins end up in our landfills after Halloween? This is a problem because when pumpkins – or any organic waste – are thrown out with the trash, they slowly decompose and release harmful methane gas. Methane is one of the most harmful greenhouse gasses to our […]

The City of Los Angeles has taken significant steps to curb plastic pollution within the city through the recent implementation of various ordinances that aim to reduce single-use plastic consumption among Angelenos, foster a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility among our residents and business, as well as contribute to a cleaner environment for all. […]

The Community Investment for Families Department invites you to participate in the Community Investment for Families Department’s short, 5-minute survey and let them know where you get your child care. Your participation will help them identify how the City can better support families like yours. The survey is available in eight different languages and can […]

Dear Community Members: The Los Angeles City Council is considering rezoning plans that will allow for apartments to be built right next to single-family homes! The blue area in the map below will allow a 4 or 5-story building on your neighbor’s lot and across the street! This map is Lake Balboa, however, there are […]

FREE Movie at Louise Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Join Us at Louise Park on Saturday, September 30 at 6:30 PM! Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Council District 6, and Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council are hosting Movie Night At the Park. This event is a great opportunity to meet new neighbors, Councilmember Imelda Padilla, and your […]

As we celebrate this month of preparedness, the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is engaging the community for input as they update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, to help plan for how to keep Angelenos safe in future emergencies or disasters. They want to hear from all Angelenos about their emergency preparedness priorities so that they […]

Applications open Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 8am Pacific for the City of Los Angeles United to House LA Emergency Renters Assistance Program. At this time, applications are slated to close on Monday October 2, 2023 at 6pm Pacific. However, applicants who qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Emergency Renters Assistance Program provides support to […]

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will end December 31, 2023 and though the amounts vary, the program amount increased and now provides up to $15,000 to pay past due water and sewer bills, and from $200 to $316 for current water and sewer bills for qualifying customers. Here are some key points about the 2023 Program: […]

If you are 18+ living in Los Angeles, or if you are an adult who has ever lived in Los Angeles, then Join the City of Los Angeles' Civil Rights Department and its Reparations Advisory Commission's "Black Experience Study LIVE!" to learn about the City's plans for reparations in LA, and join the study in real time on September 14 at 10AM, 2PM or 6PM. Please […]

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD)has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Lake Balboa this year. The mosquitoes were collected in traps in the community on July 26th. District staff will place posters around the trap locations to advise residents to take precautions when mosquitoes […]

Please complete the Hazard Mitigation Study to help us secure needed Hazard Mitigation funding from FEMA to reduce risks of a national disaster, such as flooding, wildfire, or earthquake. Link to Hazard Mitigation Study    

Hilary’s anticipated impact on Southern California, prompted several shelters to open this weekend to house those in need. The system is expected to deliver inclement weather Sunday. Thunderstorms, wind, and flooding are expected across SoCal as a large portion of the region remains under a tropical storm warning – a first for Southern California. The […]

(Lea este boletín de noticias en español) I was briefed earlier today by the National Weather Service about the tropical storm’s trajectory. Based on the current forecast track, our region could see scattered thunderstorms overnight, with heavy rain and wind impacting Los Angeles tomorrow and Monday morning. SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Tonight, our City’s […]

Extreme weather conditions are expected to impact LA County due to Hurricane Hilary. It's predicted that Southern California will see heavy rainfall through early next week – with the most intense conditions occurring Sunday into Monday – as Hilary approaches, likely as a tropical storm. Below are resources provided by Ready LA County @readyla (Instagram). ALWAYS […]

The 6.7 quake in 1994 revealed crucial information for experts and residents to get ready next time When the Northridge earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley in the early hours of Jan. 17, 1994, Craig Renetzky and his family were asleep at home in Reseda three miles from the quake’s epicenter. As walls and windows […]

The LAKE BALBOA HOLIDAY PARADE is a community parade that will take place on December 23rd beginning at 5 pm at the private residence of the Middletons located at 7944 Paso Robles Avenue. Neighbors, Friends, and Families will decorate their bicycles, wagons, mopeds, themselves, and other modes of transportation with lights and bells. The parade […]

Calling all aspiring leaders – applications for the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference are now open! The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is looking for 50 young people from across Los Angeles to participate in a day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. Spend the day at Los Angeles City Hall learning from […]

The Lake Balboa and Winnetka Neighborhood Councils invite District 3 residents to a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Candidate Debate. This forum is an excellent opportunity to meet the candidates, including incumbent District 3 School Board Member Scott Schmerelson. Other candidates include Dan Chang, Jamie Dam, Andreas Farmakalidis, ByRoN Gutierrez, Richard Ramos, and […]

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be replacing a broken 30-inch water valve located in an underground vault on Louise Avenue, north of Victory Blvd. Installed in 1961, the valve is a fundamental asset in LA's water infrastructure and needs to be replaced. A water outage is not anticipated during construction.

  Each year, friends, residents and community members in the West Valley area gather at the West Valley LAPD Community Police station to say “Thank You” to the Men & Women in Blue as well as to WV LAPD Employees and Volunteers for the tireless service that they provide to our West Valley community. While […]

Did you know that every year, over 1.3 billion pumpkins end up in our landfills after Halloween? This is a problem because when pumpkins – or any organic waste – are thrown out with the trash, they slowly decompose and release harmful methane gas. Methane is one of the most harmful greenhouse gasses to our […]

The City of Los Angeles has taken significant steps to curb plastic pollution within the city through the recent implementation of various ordinances that aim to reduce single-use plastic consumption among Angelenos, foster a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility among our residents and business, as well as contribute to a cleaner environment for all. […]

The Community Investment for Families Department invites you to participate in the Community Investment for Families Department’s short, 5-minute survey and let them know where you get your child care. Your participation will help them identify how the City can better support families like yours. The survey is available in eight different languages and can […]

Dear Community Members: The Los Angeles City Council is considering rezoning plans that will allow for apartments to be built right next to single-family homes! The blue area in the map below will allow a 4 or 5-story building on your neighbor’s lot and across the street! This map is Lake Balboa, however, there are […]

FREE Movie at Louise Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Join Us at Louise Park on Saturday, September 30 at 6:30 PM! Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Council District 6, and Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council are hosting Movie Night At the Park. This event is a great opportunity to meet new neighbors, Councilmember Imelda Padilla, and your […]

As we celebrate this month of preparedness, the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is engaging the community for input as they update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, to help plan for how to keep Angelenos safe in future emergencies or disasters. They want to hear from all Angelenos about their emergency preparedness priorities so that they […]

Applications open Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 8am Pacific for the City of Los Angeles United to House LA Emergency Renters Assistance Program. At this time, applications are slated to close on Monday October 2, 2023 at 6pm Pacific. However, applicants who qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Emergency Renters Assistance Program provides support to […]

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will end December 31, 2023 and though the amounts vary, the program amount increased and now provides up to $15,000 to pay past due water and sewer bills, and from $200 to $316 for current water and sewer bills for qualifying customers. Here are some key points about the 2023 Program: […]

If you are 18+ living in Los Angeles, or if you are an adult who has ever lived in Los Angeles, then Join the City of Los Angeles' Civil Rights Department and its Reparations Advisory Commission's "Black Experience Study LIVE!" to learn about the City's plans for reparations in LA, and join the study in real time on September 14 at 10AM, 2PM or 6PM. Please […]

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD)has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Lake Balboa this year. The mosquitoes were collected in traps in the community on July 26th. District staff will place posters around the trap locations to advise residents to take precautions when mosquitoes […]

Please complete the Hazard Mitigation Study to help us secure needed Hazard Mitigation funding from FEMA to reduce risks of a national disaster, such as flooding, wildfire, or earthquake. Link to Hazard Mitigation Study    

Hilary’s anticipated impact on Southern California, prompted several shelters to open this weekend to house those in need. The system is expected to deliver inclement weather Sunday. Thunderstorms, wind, and flooding are expected across SoCal as a large portion of the region remains under a tropical storm warning – a first for Southern California. The […]

(Lea este boletín de noticias en español) I was briefed earlier today by the National Weather Service about the tropical storm’s trajectory. Based on the current forecast track, our region could see scattered thunderstorms overnight, with heavy rain and wind impacting Los Angeles tomorrow and Monday morning. SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS Tonight, our City’s […]

Extreme weather conditions are expected to impact LA County due to Hurricane Hilary. It's predicted that Southern California will see heavy rainfall through early next week – with the most intense conditions occurring Sunday into Monday – as Hilary approaches, likely as a tropical storm. Below are resources provided by Ready LA County @readyla (Instagram). ALWAYS […]