Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA, with better transit across the North Valley. The North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project will improve east-west transit service with better access to jobs, education, and essential services. This new approach, called the BRT Network Improvements, is the result of extensive outreach […]
Tribute to Fallen LAPD Officer Houston Tipping
Below is a Procession Tribute Video for our local fallen Officer Houston Tipping from our Devonshire Division. He was so young and full of life. Video Courtesy of Mark Hovater.
Summer Reading with the Library
For the first time in two years, the Los Angeles Public Library will be having a full slate of programs for kids and teenagers, with many of the events taking place in-person. From art, poetry, music, yoga, access to digital books, and even the chance to learn a new language, there is no shortage of […]
Los Angeles Water Conservation Update
The City of Los Angeles has moved into Phase 3 of its emergency water conservation ordinance. This ordinance requires all LADWP customers to reduce the number of outdoor watering days from three to two days per week. LADWP has created an informative FAQ that drives home the seriousness of the situation and outlines the goals for our […]
California Primary Election June 7, 2022: What To Know
California is less than one week away from the statewide primary election. Election Day is June 7, but every registered voter should have already received a mail-in ballot to cast their votes for governor, senator, secretary-of-state, controller, and more. To count, your vote must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county election’s […]
Northridge Rec Center Summer Programs
The Northridge Recreation Center has released its brochure detailing all of its upcoming summer programs. From Tai Chi, to ballet, to youth and girls basketball, there are countless opportunities available to keep your kids engaged, active, and healthy. Classes begin early in June and registration for some of the programs has already begun. Please follow […]
Six Los Angeles County District 3 Candidates Will Face Off Thursday at Candidate Forum
The six candidates for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 3, will discuss local issues at a forum Thursday. The six candidates for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 3 will face off on Thursday at a forum hosted by four local news outlets. Come June 7, six candidates will look […]
Mosquito Control & Awareness
Following the end of Mosquito Awareness Week, it remains critically important to be aware of the steps we all can take in preventing the transmission of deadly diseases. To combat the growth of the mosquito population, the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District has put together information that can help you fight back against this […]
Free Senior Meal Program – Ends June 30, 2022
Join today! The Senior Meal Program ends June 30, 2022. If you are 60+, reside in Los Angeles city, and would like to enroll, please call: (213) 202-5669 or email seniormealprogram@lacity.org.
Homeless shelter named for the late Alex Trebek opens in Northridge
Mayor Garcetti and Councilmember Lee celebrated the Trebek Center, a 107-bed interim housing facility, at a ribbon-cutting event Thursday. The Trebek Center, a newly built interim housing project in Northridge, will welcome its first residents Tuesday after a momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The 107-bed interim housing facility for individuals experiencing homelessness was spearheaded by […]
L.A. to Reduce Outdoor Watering from Three Days per Week to Two
Starting June 1, LADWP customers will have to cut their number of outdoor watering days from three to two. The rules, announced today, came in response to restrictions two weeks ago by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in light of this historic climate change-exacerbated drought. “We have plenty of water if we all do the right thing,” said […]
13th Annual Senior Symposium – Saturday, May 14
13TH ANNUAL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM Saturday, May 14th, 2022 9:00am – 12:00pm ONEgeneration Intergenerational Daycare Center 17400 Victory Blvd. Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Join us IN-PERSON to gain access to local resources in healthcare and aging. COVID protocols and practices will be implemented. Click here to register via Eventbrite *All who pre-register will be entered into […]
Water Restrictions Ordered Amid Declared Shortage
A big cut in water use is needed to prevent officials from implementing even more stringent measures to mitigate the drought. What to know. Six million residents in Southern California will face water restrictions next month after water officials declared a severe shortage emergency amid the state’s worsening drought. Residents across dozens of Southland cities […]
Find an Alternate Route: Westbound 118 Reseda Blvd Offramp to Close Thursday for 6 Months
The Reseda Boulevard offramp to the westbound state Route 118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway) will close to traffic at 9 p.m. on Thursday. The offramp could be closed for six months, according to the California Department of Transportation. Motorists are advised to use the Balboa Boulevard or Tampa Avenue offramps as alternatives. While the ramp is […]
Multiple Earthquakes Shake Southern California, Mexico
The largest temblor was reported as a magnitude 3.9. A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook Southern California Tuesday afternoon, and others were reported earlier. The moderate temblor reported at 1:30 p.m. by the U.S. Geological Survey was centered about 4 miles southeast of Brawley in Imperial County. The area is near the border with Mexico. Just […]
BeautifyLA Grant Cycle 2 -Round 1 Proposal Period Is Now Live
The Keep Los Angeles Beautiful (KLAB) Community Beautification Grant Do you or your group have innovative ideas about how to improve and beautify the public spaces in your community? Keep Los Angeles Beautiful (KLAB) is now accepting proposals and will award grants to provide additional financial support to help bring your ideas to life and […]
LA County Masking Update
LA County has made modifications to masking rules. See here for detailed rules and recommendations. EVERYONE* MUST wear a mask: On planes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-shares, and all other forms of public transport In transportation hubs like airports, bus terminals, train stations, marinas, seaports or other ports, subway stations, or any other area that provides transportation […]
LA County’s Breathe Program
LA County continues accepting applications for their Breathe program through 4/13. Breathe is a guaranteed income project that will provide 1,000 eligible residents with $1,000 per month for three years in an effort to help them become more financially secure. This will be an independent research project that will be used to study the effects of […]
Microenterprise Recovery Grant Program
Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department has launched a program to provide grants of up $15,000 to microenterprises located in the City of LA who need financial help as they recover from the pandemic. Microenterprises with no employees may be eligible to receive up to $10k in assistance and microenterprises who need assistance with payroll […]
Home Buyers Education Classes
The Los Angeles Housing Department has recently increased the amount of assistance given to first-time homebuyers through its Moderate Income Purchase Assistance Program (MIPA). There are a few requirements to qualify for the program, one of which is attending an 8-hour Homebuyer Education Class hosted through one of their approved providers. Click here to learn more […]