NO Jumpers, Moonbounces NO Amplified sound or Live bands NO Driving on grounds NO Alcohol and Drugs NO BBQ’s, Charcoal Grills NO Large canopies or tents NO Loitering LAMC 63.44 No Permits are issued for Dearborn Park. All picnic areas are first come, first serve. You may get a picnic permit with Jumpers at the […]
L.A.’s $13 Billion Budget Signed for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Today Mayor Bass signed the City Council approved $13 billion budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The budget includes an unprecedented $1.3 billion to address housing and homelessness and approximately $3.2 billion for the Los Angeles Police Department. Regarding LAPD, the budget seeks to restore staffing levels to 9,500 officers, hire additional civilian personnel and […]
Sinkhole is Finally Fixed on the Westbound 118 Reseda Blvd Exit in Porter Ranch, After a Year of Repairs
Atmospheric rivers meant trouble, but westbound drivers can now exit at Reseda Boulevard The off-ramp from westbound 118 Freeway onto Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch has reopened after being closed for more than a year, Caltrans announced on Thursday, May 18. The ramp was shut down in April of 2022 due to a sinkhole caused […]
How Many City Council Districts Should We Have? Join the City-Wide Conversation
After the leaked tape of the three Councilmembers making racist and offensive remarks during the previous 2021 redistricting process for City Council boundaries, the City of Los Angeles is now in the process of considering reforms to the redistricting process, including discussion of how many Council Districts should there be, how many residents should each […]
City of Los Angeles – Emergency Management Department – NOTIFY LA
City of Los Angeles – Emergency Management Department – NOTIFY LA WELCOME TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES EMERGENCY ALERT PORTAL Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our emergency alerts through Everbridge. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, […]
Notice of Preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings
(Traducción al español a continuación) PROJECT: Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program LEAD AGENCY: City of Los Angeles – Bureau of Sanitation REVIEW PERIOD: May 1, 2023 through May 30, 2023 The City of Los Angeles (City), as the Lead Agency, through its Bureau of Sanitation (LA Sanitation and Environment, LASAN), is preparing a Program Environmental Impact Report […]
Legal Help for Small Business Owners
Are you a small business owner in Los Angeles? Could you benefit from FREE legal help? Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department has teamed up with its various partners for the LA Regional Small Business Legal Aid program, which offers free legal help, from basic legal information and guides to representation by an attorney to help address […]
Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
A new cycle for grant funding is available for independent restaurants. Restaurants Care is partnering with SoCalGas, PG&E, and SDG&E to provide restaurants with grants that can go towards kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, and any difficult or unforeseen circumstance. Applications are now open through May 7 and restaurants with less than $3 million in annual […]
LA City Council In 2023: Your Guide To Who’s Who (And What They Do)
Things are settling down after a period of scandals and elections. New faces are in, and longstanding members are gone. We help you understand who’s who and what’s next. Los Angeles voters changed out multiple City Council members after the 2022 election, but 2023 is shaping up to be an evolving year of its own. […]
LAUSD Deal Reached For Smaller Class Sizes, 21% Teacher Raises
The Los Angeles Unified School District and the teacher’s union announced a tentative labor deal Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Unified School District and the union representing its teachers announced Tuesday they have reached a tentative labor agreement that includes a 21% salary increase and reductions in class sizes. “With this tentative agreement, LAUSD now […]
10th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate National Earth Day April 15, 2023 Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM Tarzana Recreation Center 5655 Vanalden Ave Tarzana, CA 91356 Reduce. Reuse, Recycle. Do Your Part!
Storm Damage Resources
In order to advocate for State/Federal disaster assistance on behalf of residents, the LA County Office of Emergency Management is conducting a survey of all County residents (including those within the City of Los Angeles) to submit information on their property damages resulting from the February and March 2023 storms. Visit https://bit.ly/40VCuHg to report major damages. The survey is not an application for financial […]
How to Report and Recoup Damages from Potholes
In Los Angeles, drivers reported more than 2,000 potholes a week as storms wreaked havoc on roads and potholes disabled cars by the dozens. The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers have ravaged Los Angeles roads and led to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways, and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse […]
National 311 Day
The Board of Public Works and Information Technology Agency, will promote city services during the week of March 6-10 to celebrate National 311 Day which takes place on Saturday, March 11. During the week leading up to March 11 (March 6-10), the City will use traditional and social media, videos broadcast on the City’s Channel 35, and […]
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Support Low-Income Families, Seniors and Small Restaurant Owners Impacted by Unprecedented Regional Gas Market Prices
Thousands newly eligible for winter bill assistance after SoCalGas bolsters United Way’s Gas Assistance Fund with historic $5 million contribution $4 million will revive Fueling Our Communities – a collaboration with local nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to tens of thousands of Californians since 2020 $1 million in aid to small restaurant […]
CicLAvia Comes to Reseda this Weekend
CicLAvia returns to The Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM – 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find event […]
Notice: Public Hearings for SoCalGas Application for Increase of Gas and Electric Rates
Notice of Participation Hearings Southern California Gas Company’s Request to Increase Gas Rates Application A.22-05-015 Para más información sobre esta reunión pública, y cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-342-4545. Why am I receiving this notice? Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would like to hear from […]
Unprecedented Blizzard Warning Issued In Los Angeles County
Angelenos may get a rare snow day with snow in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and blizzard conditions in the San Gabriel Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County, for the first time in history. The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service applies to the local mountains, but the […]
CicLAvia Returns to the Valley this Weekend
CicLAvia returns to the Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM – 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find the […]
LAEWDD Child Care Grant for Single Parents
The LAEWDD Child Care Grant for single parents will provide eligible applicants up to $1K per month for six months in childcare support & employment training opportunities. Visit http://bit.ly/lacipgrant for more information.