The LA County Department of Public Health has presented these answers to frequently asked questions about the Zika Virus Disease. Key Points: Zika spreads to people mostly by mosquito bites. It’s found mainly in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Avoid mosquito bites if visiting areas known to have this disease. Mosquitoes in […]

The new LADBS website features an intuitive modern design with an emphasis on ease of use for all our visitors. A straightforward and user-friendly format displays information across a clean interface and a new quicker search feature. LADBS hopes that you will find the new look easy and pleasant to use on your computer, tablet, or […]

DATE: Sunday, April 17, 2016 TIME: 10 am to 2 pm LOCATION: Gault Street Elementary 17000 Gault St Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Comprehensive Election information can be found at https://empowerla.org/elections/region3/lbnc16/ Don't forget to register to vote online. https://register.empowerla.org/council/28/ The Neighborhood Council online voter registration deadline is Sunday, April 10, 2016. If you missed the registration deadline, […]

L.A. Unified, Local District Northeast (NE) and Local District Northwest (NW) Invite you to meet L.A. Unified Superintendent Michelle King with Local District NE Superintendent Byron Maltez and Local District NW Superintendent Vivian Ekchian Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Pacoima Middle School Auditorium 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 (Entrance on Kagel Canyon) 8:00 am […]

The 2nd Valley Transportation Summit is being held at CSUN on March 3rd will be an opportunity to continue the dialogue concerning transportation-related challenges and opportunities facing the San Fernando Valley. Please note the RSVP deadline of February 26th.  You may RSVP online via Eventbrite, linked here.

Metro is set to roll out a new pilot program for paid parking at nine stations and lots across the agency's transit lines. The Metro Board of Directors is expected to vote on the proposal in March. The agency-proposed test program would charge a minimal parking fee at nine rail stations where there a cumulative 4,753 […]

The City Council unanimously voted to approve a motion introduced by Councilmembers Krekorian and Nury Martinez to explore offering LA City employees four weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The city leaders believe that paid parental leave would be a good way for the city to attract and […]

South Coast Air Quality Management Division sponsors an annual Leaf Blower Exchange Program that helps clean the air through the exchange of backpack leaf blowers. Commercial landscapers and gardeners operating within the South Coast Air Basin can exchange old, noisy, high-polluting backpack leaf blowers for new low-emission/low-noise backpack leaf blowers available at a discounted price. […]

Want to save water? Ready to tear out your lawn? Not sure where to begin? The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance is pleased to partner with LADWP, SELVA International, and Surfrider Foundation to offer FREE “Lawn Be Gone” Hands On Workshops (HOWs) on February 27 and March 5. Learn how to: tear out turf without chemicals; […]

SNL 2016: Employment Opportunities Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) is currently accepting applications for Summer Night Lights (SNL) program Site Coordinators. GRYD’s mission is to strengthen youth/young adult, family and community resilience to the influence of gangs by fostering public/private collaboration and supporting community-based prevention and intervention services. SNL […]

CityWatch, the online news portal, has launched a Neighborhood Council page in partnership with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment a.k.a. EmpowerLA to support the 2016 Neighborhood Council election outreach. CityWatch is published to encourage grassroots civic engagement through information, ideas and perspective. Editor and co-founder, Ken Draper, was involved in the creation of the Neighborhood […]

Hi, Everybody, and Happy Valentines Day (almost!): This Saturday, February 13th, 9:00 AM, is our LBNC Emergency Preparedness Meeting at the Flyaway Bus Terminal, in the 2nd Floor Community Meeting Room.  (Take the INSIDE elevator at the north end of the building, or the steps outside the building.)  The Flyaway is located at 7620 Woodley […]

Please join us at the 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Festival on the LA Waterfront, held on Saturday, February 6, 2-7 p.m. at the Downtown Harbor in San Pedro (Harbor Blvd. and 6th Street) Join us for unforgettable activities, compliments of the Port of Los Angeles: • Cultural Entertainment • Lion Dancers • Crafts • Petting […]

Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian's office will be hosting a Spay/Neuter Event on Saturday, February 13, 2016. The event will take place at the East Valley Animal Shelter (14409 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405).

Come join us at the Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo on January 30th from Saturday, noon to 4pm at LAFD Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Register today and call the LAFD Firefighter Recruitment Section at (213) 893-9899 for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-career-expo-tickets-20730638899 The LAFD is about more than fighting fires. You’ll […]

Arts Activation Fund will award $200,000 in grants to support the creation and installation of art and cultural projects throughout Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the launch of a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists and bring new vibrancy to public spaces across L.A. The Arts Activation Fund, […]

NEW! Online Voting LAKE BALBOA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 2016 Board Election Register to Vote Online at www.empowerla.org/vrp Voter Registration Period: December 1, 2015 - April 10, 2016 Run for a Board Seat: Candidate Registration:  January 3, 2016 - February 17, 2016 Election Dates: Registered Online Voters can Vote: March 27 - April 17, 2016 At Polling […]

What is El Niño? El Niño is a warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator caused by a weakening of the trade winds that normally push sun-warmed waters to the west. When ocean temperatures are warmer or cooler than normal, they can affect weather around the world. In the United States, El Niño often […]

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates have created a Service Report Card for citizens of Los Angeles to rate their local City Services.  Every community is different and every community has their own set of problem areas.  Here is your chance to let the Mayor’s office, Los Angeles City Council and the City Hall Departments know exactly what matters to […]

Hi, Everybody:  HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope that 2016 is starting off in spectacular fashion for you and that your Holidays were happy and healthy and spent with those you love.  And, I trust you're ready to get going on all those Emergency Preparedness plans you've been putting off, so here we go! Our monthly […]

The LA County Department of Public Health has presented these answers to frequently asked questions about the Zika Virus Disease. Key Points: Zika spreads to people mostly by mosquito bites. It’s found mainly in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Avoid mosquito bites if visiting areas known to have this disease. Mosquitoes in […]

The new LADBS website features an intuitive modern design with an emphasis on ease of use for all our visitors. A straightforward and user-friendly format displays information across a clean interface and a new quicker search feature. LADBS hopes that you will find the new look easy and pleasant to use on your computer, tablet, or […]

DATE: Sunday, April 17, 2016 TIME: 10 am to 2 pm LOCATION: Gault Street Elementary 17000 Gault St Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Comprehensive Election information can be found at https://empowerla.org/elections/region3/lbnc16/ Don't forget to register to vote online. https://register.empowerla.org/council/28/ The Neighborhood Council online voter registration deadline is Sunday, April 10, 2016. If you missed the registration deadline, […]

L.A. Unified, Local District Northeast (NE) and Local District Northwest (NW) Invite you to meet L.A. Unified Superintendent Michelle King with Local District NE Superintendent Byron Maltez and Local District NW Superintendent Vivian Ekchian Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Pacoima Middle School Auditorium 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 (Entrance on Kagel Canyon) 8:00 am […]

The 2nd Valley Transportation Summit is being held at CSUN on March 3rd will be an opportunity to continue the dialogue concerning transportation-related challenges and opportunities facing the San Fernando Valley. Please note the RSVP deadline of February 26th.  You may RSVP online via Eventbrite, linked here.

Metro is set to roll out a new pilot program for paid parking at nine stations and lots across the agency's transit lines. The Metro Board of Directors is expected to vote on the proposal in March. The agency-proposed test program would charge a minimal parking fee at nine rail stations where there a cumulative 4,753 […]

The City Council unanimously voted to approve a motion introduced by Councilmembers Krekorian and Nury Martinez to explore offering LA City employees four weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The city leaders believe that paid parental leave would be a good way for the city to attract and […]

South Coast Air Quality Management Division sponsors an annual Leaf Blower Exchange Program that helps clean the air through the exchange of backpack leaf blowers. Commercial landscapers and gardeners operating within the South Coast Air Basin can exchange old, noisy, high-polluting backpack leaf blowers for new low-emission/low-noise backpack leaf blowers available at a discounted price. […]

Want to save water? Ready to tear out your lawn? Not sure where to begin? The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance is pleased to partner with LADWP, SELVA International, and Surfrider Foundation to offer FREE “Lawn Be Gone” Hands On Workshops (HOWs) on February 27 and March 5. Learn how to: tear out turf without chemicals; […]

SNL 2016: Employment Opportunities Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) is currently accepting applications for Summer Night Lights (SNL) program Site Coordinators. GRYD’s mission is to strengthen youth/young adult, family and community resilience to the influence of gangs by fostering public/private collaboration and supporting community-based prevention and intervention services. SNL […]

CityWatch, the online news portal, has launched a Neighborhood Council page in partnership with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment a.k.a. EmpowerLA to support the 2016 Neighborhood Council election outreach. CityWatch is published to encourage grassroots civic engagement through information, ideas and perspective. Editor and co-founder, Ken Draper, was involved in the creation of the Neighborhood […]

Hi, Everybody, and Happy Valentines Day (almost!): This Saturday, February 13th, 9:00 AM, is our LBNC Emergency Preparedness Meeting at the Flyaway Bus Terminal, in the 2nd Floor Community Meeting Room.  (Take the INSIDE elevator at the north end of the building, or the steps outside the building.)  The Flyaway is located at 7620 Woodley […]

Please join us at the 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Festival on the LA Waterfront, held on Saturday, February 6, 2-7 p.m. at the Downtown Harbor in San Pedro (Harbor Blvd. and 6th Street) Join us for unforgettable activities, compliments of the Port of Los Angeles: • Cultural Entertainment • Lion Dancers • Crafts • Petting […]

Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian's office will be hosting a Spay/Neuter Event on Saturday, February 13, 2016. The event will take place at the East Valley Animal Shelter (14409 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91405).

Come join us at the Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo on January 30th from Saturday, noon to 4pm at LAFD Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Register today and call the LAFD Firefighter Recruitment Section at (213) 893-9899 for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-career-expo-tickets-20730638899 The LAFD is about more than fighting fires. You’ll […]

Arts Activation Fund will award $200,000 in grants to support the creation and installation of art and cultural projects throughout Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the launch of a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists and bring new vibrancy to public spaces across L.A. The Arts Activation Fund, […]

NEW! Online Voting LAKE BALBOA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL 2016 Board Election Register to Vote Online at www.empowerla.org/vrp Voter Registration Period: December 1, 2015 - April 10, 2016 Run for a Board Seat: Candidate Registration:  January 3, 2016 - February 17, 2016 Election Dates: Registered Online Voters can Vote: March 27 - April 17, 2016 At Polling […]

What is El Niño? El Niño is a warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator caused by a weakening of the trade winds that normally push sun-warmed waters to the west. When ocean temperatures are warmer or cooler than normal, they can affect weather around the world. In the United States, El Niño often […]

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates have created a Service Report Card for citizens of Los Angeles to rate their local City Services.  Every community is different and every community has their own set of problem areas.  Here is your chance to let the Mayor’s office, Los Angeles City Council and the City Hall Departments know exactly what matters to […]

Hi, Everybody:  HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope that 2016 is starting off in spectacular fashion for you and that your Holidays were happy and healthy and spent with those you love.  And, I trust you're ready to get going on all those Emergency Preparedness plans you've been putting off, so here we go! Our monthly […]