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November 5, 2011
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November 5, 2011
Linda Pruett - 2011 Woman of the Year

Rep. Blumenfield Honors Lake Balboa NC's Emergency Preparedness Advocate March 21, 2011 - Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D–San Fernando Valley) honored Linda Pruett of Lake Balboa for her tireless dedication to emergency preparedness today during the California State Assembly's Woman of the Year ceremony. "We owe Linda our gratitude for being so dedicated to the protection […]

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November 5, 2011
Photos From the Recent Lake Balboa CERT Class
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November 5, 2011
Community Alert - Residential Burglaries

THERE IS A POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY PROBLEM IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD Recent burglaries in your area are believed to be related and possibly the beginning of a longer term pattern. This area is attractive to burglars, as it is easily accessed by those riding the Metro Orange Line on the north and those using the Balboa […]

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November 5, 2011
Ribbon Cutting on New Play Equipment at Louise Park

The Grand Opening ribbon was cut on brand new play equipment at Louise Park in Lake Balboa on Thursday, June 30. This play equipment brings a much-needed upgrade to the outdated and worn out play equipment that has been at the park for decades. The new equipment is accessible for children with disabilities. The concrete […]

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November 5, 2011
August 2011 Newsletter Now Available

Download the latest newsletter here.

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November 5, 2011
Anti-Bullying Meeting - Nov 15

LAPD West Valley Area Invites you Stand UP and Speak OUT! Anti Bullying, Cyber Bullying Community Meeting Opening Remarks by LAPD Deputy Chief Jorge Villegas, Valley Bureau Special Guest Speaker André Birotte Jr., United States Attorney, Central District of California Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reseda High School Auditorium 18230 Kittridge […]

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November 5, 2011
Putting Teeth into the City's Barking Dog Ordinance

This week the City Council changed the City's ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure. Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control […]

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November 5, 2011
Text-A-Tip

In the ongoing fight against crime, the LAPD has come up with a new way to report criminal activity. You can now text the information to "CRIMES" (2-7-4-6-3-7) to make an anonymous report. Do your part to get the criminals off the street. This tip as well as other information was passed along via E-Police […]

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November 5, 2011
Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approve Revised Changes to City Water Conservation Ordinance

Watering Days to be Based on Street Address, Rebates Increased, and Phases of Ordinance Simplified The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board of Water and Power Commissioners today approved a revised proposal to change the City of Los Angeles’ Water Conservation Ordinance.  The proposed changes, which were approved by the Board and will now be forwarded […]

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November 5, 2011
Learn How to Prepare for Disaster at the 3rd Annual North Valley Disaster Preparedness Event

Chatsworth, Granada Hills North, Granada Hills South, Lake Balboa, Northridge East, Northridge West, and Porter Ranch Neighborhood Councils are organizing the 3rd Annual North Valley Disaster Preparedness Event on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fire Station 87 (Balboa south of Devonshire) in Granada Hills from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Neighborhood Councils will be giving […]

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November 5, 2011
Community Cheers “Very Major” Council Vote to Improve Neighborhood Empowerment

From the CD2 website That big sigh of relief you heard this morning was from the city’s 91 neighborhood councils, who cheered a vote by the City Council Wednesday on a motion to they say will strengthen community empowerment. The motion, by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chair of the Education and Neighborhoods Committee, restored five positions […]

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November 5, 2011
New Watering Schedule Now in Effect for LADWP Customers

Watering Days Expanded, Schedule Based on Customer Street Address Changes to the City of Los Angeles' Water Conservation Ordinance went into effect today (August 25, 2010) for Los Angeles City residents and businesses, allowing LADWP customers to water with sprinklers up to three days per week. Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number – […]

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November 5, 2011
Does your kitchen make the grade?

Friends say you cook like a top chef. Now find out whether your home kitchen earns an “A” for restaurant-level cleanliness standards, too. Using the A, B, C grading system similar to the one posted in restaurant windows, the county’s Department of Public Health lets you take an online “Home Kitchen Self-Inspection” and then scores […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Legislation to Stop Mobile Billboard Proliferation Signed by Governor

Sacramento, CA – State legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D – San Fernando Valley) and Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D – Los Angeles) to help local communities stop the proliferation of mobile billboards was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger today. The bill, AB 2756, would give local communities the ability to prohibit the parking […]

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November 5, 2011
New Rebates Go Into Effect October 1

To help residential customers save energy and money, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will increase many of its rebates for the most energy efficient appliances and home improvement products on the market. Starting October 1, 2010, LADWP will raise rebate amounts for qualifying high efficiency central air conditioners, pool pumps and […]

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November 5, 2011
VNY Airport - Propeller Park Development - Draft Negative Declaration

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has prepared a Negative Declaration evaluating the environmental impacts of the proposed Propeller Park Development Project at Van Nuys Airport. Attached is the public notice that the document is available for review and comment. This is about the construction of the Propeller Plane Park at Van Nuys Airport in the […]

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November 5, 2011
2010 Children's Day, a "Salute to Kids" - Sat. Nov 20 in Lake Balboa!

The 2010 Children's Day, a "Salute to Kids" will be held at Woodley Park on Saturday, November 20th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Radio Disney, ESPN X-Gamesm and Nickelodian will be on hand. A Carnival Rides, Rock Climbing, Face Painting, Kid's Resource Fair, Art & Crafts, Petting Zoo, Police Helicopter, Firetrucks, Celebrities Entertainment Music and […]

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November 5, 2011
"Honoring Our Heroes" Veterans Day Show and Dinner Reception
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November 1, 2011
NC Election Alternatives Survey for Stakeholders

The City Clerk was not provided funds in the City’s 2011-2012 Budget to conduct the 2012 Neighborhood Council (NC) Elections, and NC Elections as administered by the City Clerk were postponed until 2014. The City Clerk was instructed by the City Council to perform a study on alternative methods for conducting NC Elections. The purpose […]

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November 5, 2011
Are you getting our weekly emails?

Sign up here for our weekly email, full of community news and events that you won't want to miss. Stay informed!

Read More
November 5, 2011
Linda Pruett - 2011 Woman of the Year

Rep. Blumenfield Honors Lake Balboa NC's Emergency Preparedness Advocate March 21, 2011 - Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D–San Fernando Valley) honored Linda Pruett of Lake Balboa for her tireless dedication to emergency preparedness today during the California State Assembly's Woman of the Year ceremony. "We owe Linda our gratitude for being so dedicated to the protection […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Photos From the Recent Lake Balboa CERT Class
Read More
November 5, 2011
Community Alert - Residential Burglaries

THERE IS A POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY PROBLEM IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD Recent burglaries in your area are believed to be related and possibly the beginning of a longer term pattern. This area is attractive to burglars, as it is easily accessed by those riding the Metro Orange Line on the north and those using the Balboa […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Ribbon Cutting on New Play Equipment at Louise Park

The Grand Opening ribbon was cut on brand new play equipment at Louise Park in Lake Balboa on Thursday, June 30. This play equipment brings a much-needed upgrade to the outdated and worn out play equipment that has been at the park for decades. The new equipment is accessible for children with disabilities. The concrete […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
August 2011 Newsletter Now Available

Download the latest newsletter here.

Read More
November 5, 2011
Anti-Bullying Meeting - Nov 15

LAPD West Valley Area Invites you Stand UP and Speak OUT! Anti Bullying, Cyber Bullying Community Meeting Opening Remarks by LAPD Deputy Chief Jorge Villegas, Valley Bureau Special Guest Speaker André Birotte Jr., United States Attorney, Central District of California Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Reseda High School Auditorium 18230 Kittridge […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Putting Teeth into the City's Barking Dog Ordinance

This week the City Council changed the City's ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure. Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Text-A-Tip

In the ongoing fight against crime, the LAPD has come up with a new way to report criminal activity. You can now text the information to "CRIMES" (2-7-4-6-3-7) to make an anonymous report. Do your part to get the criminals off the street. This tip as well as other information was passed along via E-Police […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approve Revised Changes to City Water Conservation Ordinance

Watering Days to be Based on Street Address, Rebates Increased, and Phases of Ordinance Simplified The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board of Water and Power Commissioners today approved a revised proposal to change the City of Los Angeles’ Water Conservation Ordinance.  The proposed changes, which were approved by the Board and will now be forwarded […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Learn How to Prepare for Disaster at the 3rd Annual North Valley Disaster Preparedness Event

Chatsworth, Granada Hills North, Granada Hills South, Lake Balboa, Northridge East, Northridge West, and Porter Ranch Neighborhood Councils are organizing the 3rd Annual North Valley Disaster Preparedness Event on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fire Station 87 (Balboa south of Devonshire) in Granada Hills from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Neighborhood Councils will be giving […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Community Cheers “Very Major” Council Vote to Improve Neighborhood Empowerment

From the CD2 website That big sigh of relief you heard this morning was from the city’s 91 neighborhood councils, who cheered a vote by the City Council Wednesday on a motion to they say will strengthen community empowerment. The motion, by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chair of the Education and Neighborhoods Committee, restored five positions […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
New Watering Schedule Now in Effect for LADWP Customers

Watering Days Expanded, Schedule Based on Customer Street Address Changes to the City of Los Angeles' Water Conservation Ordinance went into effect today (August 25, 2010) for Los Angeles City residents and businesses, allowing LADWP customers to water with sprinklers up to three days per week. Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number – […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Does your kitchen make the grade?

Friends say you cook like a top chef. Now find out whether your home kitchen earns an “A” for restaurant-level cleanliness standards, too. Using the A, B, C grading system similar to the one posted in restaurant windows, the county’s Department of Public Health lets you take an online “Home Kitchen Self-Inspection” and then scores […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
Legislation to Stop Mobile Billboard Proliferation Signed by Governor

Sacramento, CA – State legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D – San Fernando Valley) and Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D – Los Angeles) to help local communities stop the proliferation of mobile billboards was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger today. The bill, AB 2756, would give local communities the ability to prohibit the parking […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
New Rebates Go Into Effect October 1

To help residential customers save energy and money, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will increase many of its rebates for the most energy efficient appliances and home improvement products on the market. Starting October 1, 2010, LADWP will raise rebate amounts for qualifying high efficiency central air conditioners, pool pumps and […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
VNY Airport - Propeller Park Development - Draft Negative Declaration

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has prepared a Negative Declaration evaluating the environmental impacts of the proposed Propeller Park Development Project at Van Nuys Airport. Attached is the public notice that the document is available for review and comment. This is about the construction of the Propeller Plane Park at Van Nuys Airport in the […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
2010 Children's Day, a "Salute to Kids" - Sat. Nov 20 in Lake Balboa!

The 2010 Children's Day, a "Salute to Kids" will be held at Woodley Park on Saturday, November 20th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Radio Disney, ESPN X-Gamesm and Nickelodian will be on hand. A Carnival Rides, Rock Climbing, Face Painting, Kid's Resource Fair, Art & Crafts, Petting Zoo, Police Helicopter, Firetrucks, Celebrities Entertainment Music and […]

Read More
November 5, 2011
"Honoring Our Heroes" Veterans Day Show and Dinner Reception
Read More
November 1, 2011
NC Election Alternatives Survey for Stakeholders

The City Clerk was not provided funds in the City’s 2011-2012 Budget to conduct the 2012 Neighborhood Council (NC) Elections, and NC Elections as administered by the City Clerk were postponed until 2014. The City Clerk was instructed by the City Council to perform a study on alternative methods for conducting NC Elections. The purpose […]

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