Join L.A. County in participating in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:21 am on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Drop, cover and hold on… the Great California ShakeOut Day is Thursday and it begs an important question: Are you ready for an earthquake? If not, fear not — ShakeOut Day is the largest-ever earthquake […]
770 New Laws Coming To California
Here’s a look at the significant new laws coming to the Golden State — as well as ideas Newsom prevented from becoming law. Lawmakers see most bills approved. You’d be forgiven for not knowing Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the largest expansion of California’s college financial aid system in a generation — he did so during […]
MyLA311 App Updates
The MyLA311 App is now available in Spanish, Korean, Armenian, and Chinese (simplified and traditional) at Apple and Android app stores. MyLA311 app makes it quick and easy to request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. Other features include access to the City Services knowledge base, map of nearby City facilities, City […]
LA Redistricting Meetings Continue TONIGHT and Through October
The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission will continue to discuss the proposed draft map K2.5 (click here) which was moved forward by the Commission on September 30th for subsequent public hearings and adoption of the final map and report at the end of October (see below). The outcome will affect who represents you on the City Council. The […]
LA To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination At Bars, Gyms, Shops
The law, passed by the Los Angeles City Council in an 11-2 vote today, is one of the most aggressive vaccination measures nationwide. Anyone entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues, and personal care establishments in Los Angeles will have to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination under a new ordinance approved by […]
LADWP Urges Water Saving
With extremely dry conditions facing the city and state, water agencies are calling for customers to redouble their water-saving efforts. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California recently declared a Water Supply Alert, elevating the regional water supply condition to the second most severe status level, reflecting the urgency of the water supply situation. LADWP […]
Special Meeting Tonight of the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission
You are invited to participate in an important redistricting meeting TONIGHT about the shape and future of your Council District. The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission will be meeting virtually tonight, September 30th, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and take possible action on a recommended draft map of newly drawn Council District boundaries for public consideration. At […]
Northridge Educator Named LA County Teacher Of The Year
The County Office of Education honored 16 teachers, who overcame the challenge of teaching amid a pandemic to touch the lives of students. AP English teacher Andrea Caruso, of Northridge, has been named a Los Angeles County’s Teacher of the Year for helping her students thrive during the challenging 2020-21 pandemic school year. Caruso, who […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Required For LA County Bars, Breweries, and Nightclubs
Employees and patrons of Los Angeles County’s bars, breweries, and nightclubs will have to get the first dose of a vaccine by Oct. 7. Anyone hoping to grab a beer at a bar or nightclub in Los Angeles County will also have to pull out their vaccination card in addition to an official ID starting […]
Final City Redistricting Hearing – TODAY at 10am
Today (September 11th at 10am) is the last opportunity to provide public testimony on the City’s redistricting process. Redistricting helps assure that communities have equal access to political representation. For more information on LA City Redistricting, click here. For details about the September 11 hearing, click here. Join us for an important meeting about “redistricting.” The purpose of […]
Behind on Rent due to COVID?
Know your rights. Learn about free assistance for LA County residents. Stay Housed Webinar Thursday, Sept. 9 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Translation available Register in advance at https://bit.ly/stay-housed
The Time To Get Ready For Major Wildfires Is Now
Here’s the message from L.A. city officials: Get ready for major wildfires — and do it now! Clear the brush around your home, prepare an emergency kit and make sure you and your family have evacuation plans. At an event held today at Van Nuys Airport, councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents the northeast San Fernando […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – August 18, 2021
This week, the City of L.A. began administering third dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Anyone who qualifies should check with their healthcare provider to make sure that receiving a third dose is the best option. Moderna or Pfizer third doses will be administered at least 28 days after […]
Dana Brown Confirmed to Lead Animal Services
This week, the City Council approved Mayor Garcetti’s appointment of Dana Brown to lead the Los Angeles Animal Services Department (LAAS). Brown served as Interim General Manager since early May, following Brenda Barnette’s retirement. A public servant for more than 30 years, Dana most recently worked as the City’s Chief Employee Relations Officer in the […]
Should I Get A COVID Test If I’m Vaccinated? Where To Go And How To Book Your Appointment
As COVID cases continue to climb among the fully vaccinated (particularly community transmission), the CDC has released new guidelines to help curb the spread — including updated mask and testing recommendations. The new guidance recommends that fully vaccinated individuals get tested for COVID within 3-5 days after any known exposure, even if they aren’t symptomatic. The CDC also says […]
Free WiFi for At-Risk Students
ACT or Angeleno Connectivity Trust is a program that provides free WiFi hotspots for eligible K-12 students in LA. It provides 100 GB per year of free Internet access for K-12 students for five years. Eligibility includes foster youth, students with a disability, students experiencing housing insecurity and any other at-risk students. To learn more, […]
You Have to Wear a Mask Indoors Starting this Weekend
Starting just before midnight on Saturday, everyone indoors — no matter their vaccination status — will be required to wear a face covering, unless they are eating or drinking. Amid rising hospitalizations, deaths and new COVID-19 cases fueled by the delta variant, Los Angeles County public health officials are reinstituting an indoor mask mandate. Starting just before […]
$262.6 Billion State Budget Signed by Governor Newsom
Monday evening, Governor Newsom signed the state budget. It will assist children, families, immigrants, and small businesses; providing immediate relief to those hit hardest by the pandemic. The State budget makes critical investments in our future and quality of life. Some budget items that will benefit our region include: Golden State Stimulus money directly into […]
COVID-19 Counseling Available from Cal Voices Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)
The Cal Voices’s CCP is a program of the larger CalHOPE CCP. CalHOPE is California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters. Our services are part of a larger FEMA project for COVID-19. Cal Voices’s CCP is a part of a network of organizations and individuals that are being trained to provide virtual support to Californians experiencing stress, […]
Minimum Wage Increase on July 1 (Today)
On Jul. 1, the minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles will increase to $15 an hour for small businesses, equaling the minimum wage for larger employers. Visit the Office of Wage Standards website for more information and resources, including required workplace posters available in 13 languages.