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 […]

Below is a link to the Charter-mandated evaluation of DWP that’s done every five years.  Navigant is the consultant that performed the work.  It’s almost 600 pages so we've included the 10-page Executive Summary…..and in case you haven’t already seen it there’s also a link to yesterday’s Daily News story about the survey. Items of particular […]

The City’s Implementation Plan for the Clean Streets Citywide Program (Council File: 15-0600-S78) aims to provide a comprehensive program to improve Angelenos’ quality of life by cleaning up our streets. This plan includes the effort to promote the City of Los Angeles’ free service to pick up discarded bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, and […]

LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau, Human Trafficking Task Force Report prostitution related crimes to: 647Tips@lapd.lacity.org “Because Our Children and Families Deserve Better”

Originally posted at https://citywatchla.com/8box-left/9995-neighborhood-council-elections-are-around-the-corner-here-s-why-you-should-run. Written by Tim Deegan. Why do neighborhood councils matter and why should you run for a board seat on your NC? At their best, and some excel at this, they serve as local political organizations that are empowered to monitor the critical issues in their communities such as land use and development, transportation […]

In preparation for the holidays, L.A. Sanitation is asking people not to pour fats, oils, and grease down the drain. This can be damaging not only to pipes in the home, but also to outside sewer lines. LA Sanitation is now accepting household fryer oil for recycling at our S.A.F.E. Centers. The oil will be […]

Earlier this year Mayor Eric Garcetti launched several Executive Directives, one of which was the first ever Sustainable City pLAn. Sustainability is about more than combating climate change and reducing pollution: it encompasses economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The pLAn looks at ways the whole city of Los Angeles: citizens, communities, and businesses, […]

This week, a public hyperlink was established on the City's website directing users to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services' website to provide information on adoption opportunities. Every child needs a loving, supportive and nurturing family. Sadly, in the United States, there are 400,540 children in the foster care system with 104,236 […]

Looking for affordable housing? There is a new resource available from the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA). Los Angeles County Housing Resource center, together with HCIDLA launched this new web-based ADA accessible application tool to match qualified tenants with affordable housing. This application is 100% free and features searchable vacancies based on […]

Hi Everybody -- We all know that communications are going to be hit really hard during a major disaster, and at the same time are so very, very important!  Cell phone towers will go down, land lines will be way overloaded, and tv and radio may be out as well.  And sadly, not all of […]

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 […]

Below is a link to the Charter-mandated evaluation of DWP that’s done every five years.  Navigant is the consultant that performed the work.  It’s almost 600 pages so we've included the 10-page Executive Summary…..and in case you haven’t already seen it there’s also a link to yesterday’s Daily News story about the survey. Items of particular […]

The City’s Implementation Plan for the Clean Streets Citywide Program (Council File: 15-0600-S78) aims to provide a comprehensive program to improve Angelenos’ quality of life by cleaning up our streets. This plan includes the effort to promote the City of Los Angeles’ free service to pick up discarded bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, and […]

LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau, Human Trafficking Task Force Report prostitution related crimes to: 647Tips@lapd.lacity.org “Because Our Children and Families Deserve Better”

Originally posted at https://citywatchla.com/8box-left/9995-neighborhood-council-elections-are-around-the-corner-here-s-why-you-should-run. Written by Tim Deegan. Why do neighborhood councils matter and why should you run for a board seat on your NC? At their best, and some excel at this, they serve as local political organizations that are empowered to monitor the critical issues in their communities such as land use and development, transportation […]

In preparation for the holidays, L.A. Sanitation is asking people not to pour fats, oils, and grease down the drain. This can be damaging not only to pipes in the home, but also to outside sewer lines. LA Sanitation is now accepting household fryer oil for recycling at our S.A.F.E. Centers. The oil will be […]

Earlier this year Mayor Eric Garcetti launched several Executive Directives, one of which was the first ever Sustainable City pLAn. Sustainability is about more than combating climate change and reducing pollution: it encompasses economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The pLAn looks at ways the whole city of Los Angeles: citizens, communities, and businesses, […]

This week, a public hyperlink was established on the City's website directing users to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services' website to provide information on adoption opportunities. Every child needs a loving, supportive and nurturing family. Sadly, in the United States, there are 400,540 children in the foster care system with 104,236 […]

Looking for affordable housing? There is a new resource available from the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA). Los Angeles County Housing Resource center, together with HCIDLA launched this new web-based ADA accessible application tool to match qualified tenants with affordable housing. This application is 100% free and features searchable vacancies based on […]

Hi Everybody -- We all know that communications are going to be hit really hard during a major disaster, and at the same time are so very, very important!  Cell phone towers will go down, land lines will be way overloaded, and tv and radio may be out as well.  And sadly, not all of […]