CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL SPEED HUMP PROGRAM Request and Approval Process (New application requirements - PLEASE READ) Step 1. Online Application - A Block Representative for the street should go online at https://ladot.lacity.gov/projects/safety-programs/speed-humps to find the next available open application period to apply for speed humps on their street segment. You will need to know the City […]

Do you have concerns about community safety? Mayor Karen Bass wants to hear from you. Please complete this survey to share your thoughts about ways to improve safety in the City of Los Angeles. Your input will help the City improve services and expand safety programs. Click here to take the Community Safety Survey

Dear Stakeholders: I'm thrilled to report that we are starting to see a direct impact from our work at the Neighborhood Council! At Thursday's meeting of the City of Los Angeles Travel, Trade, and Tourism Committee (TTT), the Committee voted in alignment with the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council and our community. Below are the recommendations from the […]

Ways to submit a claim for pothole damage to your tires, wheels, or to your car from hitting damaging potholes in local streets. Be aware that the city will honor the claim only if the pothole has been reported before your damage claim.

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Alert Overview Heavy rainfall is continuing in the region, resulting in a flood warning and flood watch. The National Weather Service reports significant rainfall in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, with some areas receiving up to five inches of rain. The storm has also caused power outages in the […]

Today is the deadline to repay rent owed between October 1, 2021, and January 31, 2023. The City of Los Angeles is working to prevent renter households from losing their homes and is spreading the message about resources available to help prevent Angelenos from self-evicting. (Lea este boletín de noticias en español) | (한국어로 된 뉴스레터는 여기서 […]

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: […]

CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL SPEED HUMP PROGRAM Request and Approval Process (New application requirements - PLEASE READ) Step 1. Online Application - A Block Representative for the street should go online at https://ladot.lacity.gov/projects/safety-programs/speed-humps to find the next available open application period to apply for speed humps on their street segment. You will need to know the City […]

Do you have concerns about community safety? Mayor Karen Bass wants to hear from you. Please complete this survey to share your thoughts about ways to improve safety in the City of Los Angeles. Your input will help the City improve services and expand safety programs. Click here to take the Community Safety Survey

Dear Stakeholders: I'm thrilled to report that we are starting to see a direct impact from our work at the Neighborhood Council! At Thursday's meeting of the City of Los Angeles Travel, Trade, and Tourism Committee (TTT), the Committee voted in alignment with the Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council and our community. Below are the recommendations from the […]

Ways to submit a claim for pothole damage to your tires, wheels, or to your car from hitting damaging potholes in local streets. Be aware that the city will honor the claim only if the pothole has been reported before your damage claim.

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Alert Overview Heavy rainfall is continuing in the region, resulting in a flood warning and flood watch. The National Weather Service reports significant rainfall in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties, with some areas receiving up to five inches of rain. The storm has also caused power outages in the […]

Today is the deadline to repay rent owed between October 1, 2021, and January 31, 2023. The City of Los Angeles is working to prevent renter households from losing their homes and is spreading the message about resources available to help prevent Angelenos from self-evicting. (Lea este boletín de noticias en español) | (한국어로 된 뉴스레터는 여기서 […]

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: […]