Here are the vaccine facts you need to know: ELIGIBLE NOW: All L.A. residents 65 and older are now eligible for the vaccine in L.A. County, joining healthcare workers, certain essential frontline workers, and residents and staff of skilled nursing facilities on the list of those who can currently get vaccinated. You don’t have to live in the city to […]
LA Housing Element Update
The Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study for the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are now available online. These documents are being prepared by Los Angeles City Planning as part of the Plan to House LA. Additionally, the NOP provides notice of two upcoming Public Scoping webinars: 1/26 – 5:15pm – 6:30pm Webinar ID: 733-042-203 1/28 – 11:15am – […]
California LGBTQ+ Virtual Small Business Resource Town Hall
Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Insurance Diversity Task Force Chair Mark Morales for a LGBTQ+ virtual town hall on insurance issues and available resources for small businesses during the COVID-19 on January 27th, at 1:30pm. Submit questions to crb@insurance.ca.gov. To register, click here.
LADWP 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
The Department of Water and Power will be hosting a public information meeting on January 23rd, at 9am to discuss plan developments and answer questions regarding the upcoming release of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Draft in February. To register, click here.
CSUN Vaccine Site Video
Here’s the link to the CSUN Covid-19 Vaccine site. You need to have an appointment so go to: www.vaccinatelacounty.com to get your FREE Vaccine. Starting January 20th, 65-year-olds can get signed up for the Vaccine. Make sure when you go to enter off Reseda Blvd. & Plummer Street, it’s the only way into the site. Stay safe! Video courtesy […]
SoCal Residents: Here’s How To Figure Out When And Where You Can Get The Vaccine
From LAist. Click here for the original article. In case you missed it, the state of California is now allowing those 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But in Los Angeles County, health officials say they aren’t ready to immunize people in that age group until February at the earliest (they simply don’t have enough […]
Los Angeles County COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Throughout this pandemic, we have all held out hope for the development of a safe and effective vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus. Last month, we received the much-awaited good news of two new drugs receiving approval from the FDA. The production and distribution of these vaccines are critical resources in our ongoing battle against […]
Public Health to Modify Health Officer Order as ICU Capacity Falls Below 15% in Southern California
L.A. County Surpasses 10,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases for the First Time as Hospitalizations Continue to Surge COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Continue to Break Records – 23 New Deaths and 10,528 New Positive Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today released the latest data on COVID-19. […]
SoCal Coronavirus Shutdown Issued As ICU Bed Capacity Diminishes
As California’s intensive care unit capacity sunk below 15% for a second day, the state imposed a sweeping stay-home order for 11 counties. Another drop in intensive care unit beds triggered a sweeping stay-at-home order in Southern California, state officials announced Saturday. The new restrictions will shutter businesses and recreational areas across 11 counties Sunday […]
2020 Granada Hills Virtual Holiday Parade – Sunday, December 6 – LIVE Streaming at 11am
This is a LIVE YOUTUBE PREMIERE of the Parade. We hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful Holiday Season! See you LIVE on Sunday, December 6, at 11am! Over the past four-plus decades …the Community of Granada Hills “ The Valley’s Most Neighborly Town “ has taken great pride in its annual hometown parade. Since […]
LA County To Shut Down All Restaurant Dining Amid COVID-19 Surge
Beginning Wednesday, restaurants will be ordered to close all outdoor dining for three weeks as coronavirus cases continue to stack. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Los Angeles County, officials announced Sunday that all dining at restaurants and bars would be prohibited for three weeks beginning Wednesday. Eateries will only be allowed to remain […]
Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study – Community Opinion Survey
The community is at the heart of the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study and it is critical that the Health Study reflect the community’s questions, concerns and priorities. To inform the Health Study, just last month, Public Health sponsored a health opinion survey of 400 residents who live in the North San Fernando Valley. […]
2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections Season Is Open!
Candidate enrollment for Neighborhood Councils in central City and Hollywood is open now, and enrollment for NCs in the Northeast and East part of the City opens this Friday! The 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections – which will take place entirely via Vote-By-Mail – are being held on a series of 12 different regional dates from […]
You’re invited to a Candidate Info Session for the 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections
Learn tips for running a successful, low-cost/no-cost campaign for local elected office at an upcoming Neighborhood Council Candidate Info Session, hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City Clerk’s Elections team. LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils are the grassroots arm of the City of Los Angeles government. Elections for Neighborhood […]
Registration for $50 Million DWP Utility Relief Program to Assist Low-Income Families Extended to November 22
This short-term program will help LA City residents who may be experiencing income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-income residents may be eligible to receive a one-time, $500 check in the mail to help pay utility bills. Registration is now open for the $50 million COVID-19 Utility Grant Program, which is being administered by […]
14-Day CA Quarantine Called For Travelers, Residents
The state is taking aim at non-essential travel amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state public health officials issued a travel advisory Friday morning, asking anyone arriving in the Golden State after recreational travel to self-quarantine for 14 days. This comes after California just reported a […]
LAUSD District Board 3 Race: Marilyn Koziatek Concedes
Marilyn Koziatek, a charter school-backed candidate for LAUSD District Board 3, conceded defeat Monday to incumbent Scott Schmerelson. Marilyn Koziatek, a Granada Hills Charter High School staffer who ran a spirited and well-funded challenge of Los Angeles Unified School District board member Scott Schmerelson, conceded defeat Monday. The latest numbers from last week’s election show […]
Earthquake Preparedness: The Great Shakeout – Thursday, 10/15 at 10:15am
Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake. And, while the Great Shakeout 2020 may […]
Linda and Bill Hopkins Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Tomorrow (It’s VIRTUAL This Year!)
Our community lost Bill Hopkins on Father’s Day this year. Bill was the co-founder of the “Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair,” which was a yearly event that brought out thousands of people who wanted to get their homes prepared for a SFV Disaster. He did so much for our community and he’ll be missed tremendously. Tomorrow, […]
SoCalGas Increasing Rebates by 50% on Energy Efficient Appliances and Smart Thermostats
SoCalGas announced the company is increasing rebates by an additional 50% on all energy efficient appliances offered through its rebate program now through December 31, 2020. This means customers can get an additional 50% cash back on energy efficient products that will help them conserve energy and reduce their SoCalGas bill. The rebates are funded through energy […]