Even though many schools are opting for socially distanced graduations, CSUN says it has too many students to do that safely. Cal State Northridge announced Friday that it is planning virtual graduation ceremonies. An all-university graduation will take place on May 15, which will be followed by a series of smaller ceremonies for individual colleges […]
Unarmed Crisis Response: Request for Community Feedback
On October 14, 2020, the Los Angeles City Council adopted a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Police Reform relative to developing an unarmed model of crisis response (C.F. 20-0769). This report directed the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Chief Legislative Analyst […]
Councilmember Lee Backs Motion to Rescind Funds for Proposed Homeless Housing
Despite voting for the housing, Councilmember Lee is now asking that the City Council reallocate the funds for an alternative project. Lee said HHH funds should be used for better homeless housing proposals than the Lumina Project on Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Councilmember John Lee introduced a motion to the L.A. City Council to rescind funds […]
Vaccination Event at CSUN this Weekend – No Appointment Necessary
This weekend CSUN is having Vaccinations with no appointment necessary for 16 year olds & older.
Mayor Garcetti’s Proposed Budget
Because through the pain and trauma of this past year, we showed who we are — and defined what we believe in. This is a city whose people never run from tough challenges — we rise together to meet them. This is a city unafraid to acknowledge where we’re falling short and committed to doing […]
Valley Budget Listening Session – April 22
As you may have heard, Mayor Garcetti discussed the proposed city budget yesterday during his State of the City Address. This Thursday, April 22nd there will be a Valley Budget Listening session that will allow residents to provide input and make recommendations on how funds should be spent. Thursday, April 22, 5:30pm to 7:30pm For example: Tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, […]
IMPORTANT NEWS: Aliso Canyon Health Study FEEDBACK DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, April 30th at 5PM
Thank you to all who have participated in recent meetings with the NENC and the CAG re: the health study. The NENC is pleased to inform you if you haven’t yet given your feedback, there is still time to do so as Dept of Public Health has extended the time to respond. WHY should I […]
Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Goals and Priorities “draft”- CAG recommendations
The Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Community Advisory Group has put together the attached document to help NC’s and stakeholders respond to the ACDHRS Goals and Priorities document. Click here to open the recommendations document. The Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study team released for public review a set of draft Goals and Priorities prepared […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – April 12, 2021
Good news: Beginning tomorrow, every Californian 50 years and older will be eligible to get a vaccine –– bringing our state, our city, and our communities a step closer to ending this pandemic. If you’re eligible for a vaccine, you can book your appointment. This milestone comes as many regions in the United States contend with a […]
CD12 Partners with Los Toros for the “Dinner On Us” Program
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL AND LOS TOROS WANTS TO HELP! DINNER ON US PROGRAM If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity or is deserving of a nice meal on us, please complete the submission form. Visit http://bit.ly/CD12dinneronus to apply for the Dinner On Us Program. AVAILABLE TO CD12 RESIDENTS ONLY. APPROVAL IS […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 31, 2021
Good news: Beginning tomorrow, every Californian 50 years and older will be eligible to get a vaccine –– bringing our state, our city, and our communities a step closer to ending this pandemic. If you’re eligible for a vaccine, you can book your appointment. This milestone comes as many regions in the United States contend with a […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Opens March 30th!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 26, 2021 Media Contact: Sandra Mendoza | sandra.mendoza@lacity.org THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES 2021 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPENS MARCH 30TH to assist low-income renters who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles’ Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) announced today that the City’s Emergency Rental […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 16, 2021
This week marks another milestone in our vaccination effort in Los Angeles. Beginning yesterday, people with certain severe underlying health conditions are eligible to be vaccinated. Vaccines are now also open to veterans of all ages who are eligible for VA healthcare and enrolled with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. And this week, […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 11, 2021
Every day, there are more signs of progress in our battle against COVID-19. We’re administering more vaccines across Los Angeles, including through mobile clinics in L.A.’s hardest-hit areas. This week, the City began deploying the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine alongside the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines –– and vaccination appointments are still open at City-run sites. […]
Lyft Ride Program for Seniors
ONEgeneration and Lyft ridesharing company have partnered together to offer FREE Lyft rides to and from vaccination appointments for seniors 65 and over. To schedule vaccine appointment transportation with ONEgeneration please call 818-708-6625.
StreetsLA Street Sweeping Changes
Due to the current fiscal crisis the City is experiencing and impacts to the department’s staffing and resources, StreetsLA will be conducting street sweeping on a biweekly, instead of weekly, basis. StreetsLA remains committed to doing their very best to continue to meet the needs of the residents of Los Angeles during these challenging times. […]
Vax Facts from the Mayor – March 4, 2021
Tonight I announced several important updates to our vaccination effort in Los Angeles –– including the deployment of vaccination teams directly to homebound Angelenos and a partnership with Uber to provide free rides for South L.A. residents to our new USC vaccination site opening on Tuesday, March 9th. These critical programs build on our commitment […]
West Valley Animal Shelter to Reopen Next Week, City Announces
The Chatsworth shelter will reopen next week, after being closed for almost a year. All six Los Angeles-operated shelters will be open. The West Valley Animal Service Center, which has been closed since April 2020, will reopen March 15, officials announced today. On Feb. 18, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services announced that tentative […]
Vax Facts from the Mayor – February 28, 2021
Good news: vaccine eligibility is expanding. Starting tomorrow March 1, we’ll update our City of Los Angeles vaccination portal to allow those in Tier 1B –– workers in food and agriculture, education and childcare, and emergency services and first responders –– to make first dose appointments at City sites. We’re making this change to provide […]
Small Business Funding
On Monday, February 22, the Biden Administration announced additional enhancements to the PPP loan program including a 14-day window, opening this Wednesday, when only businesses with 20 or fewer employees can apply. Please see the Small Business Administration website for more information (the report is mid-way down the page): https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources The LA Times and the […]