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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Beautify LA Grant
Have ideas on how to keep our public spaces clean and beautiful? Keep Los Angeles Beautiful is currently accepting proposals from community-based groups the in City of Los Angeles to fund beautification projects that enhance our public spaces. Awardees will be given a grant of up to $2,500. Groups do not have to be official […]
Streamlining Los Angeles’ Restaurant Beverage Program
Yesterday, City Council introduced a motion for opt-in eligible restaurants in L.A. City to participate in Los Angeles’ newly established Restaurant Beverage Program. This program, eligible only to sit-down restaurants that meet a number of operating and “good neighbor” requirements, shortens the time required for City approvals from months to weeks, helping restaurant owners get […]
LA to Lift Vaccine Verification Mandate for Indoor Businesses
The City Council passed an urgency ordinance to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements to enter clubs, gyms, theaters, and eateries. Los Angeles will cease requiring patrons at most indoor establishments and large outdoor venues to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter. The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday passed an urgency ordinance eliminating […]
LA Marathon This Sunday
The 2022 LA Marathon returns this Sunday, March 20th. Please be advised that the route starts at Dodger Stadium and the finish line is in Century City. Street closures will begin as early as 2:00 a.m. the night before, so expect delays and congestion in and around the event area. In addition, Metro bus riders […]
L.A. Zoo Paid Internship
The L.A. Zoo is hosting 10-week paid internships for college students from over-excluded identities in the zoo and conservation fields. Interns will work directly with industry professionals on real-world projects, summarize their practical knowledge, and present their experience at the conclusion at the end of their internship. This opportunity will allow students to jump-start their […]
Council District 12 – “2021 Year in Review”
Over the last year, CD12 was able to prioritize public safety, support local businesses, and put our neighborhoods first. Click here to download the Year in Review PDF.
Healthy Buildings, Healthy Places Program
The Los Angeles City Planning Urban Design Studio invites your participation in their upcoming workshops regarding the Healthy Buildings, Healthy Places program. Since its introduction in 2021, LA City Planning has developed a strategy to implement healthy building and climate-adapted site design through an update to the City’s landscape ordinance. Please join the department for one […]
City Vaccination Requirements in Effect
COVID-19 vaccine verification is now required for customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in the County of Los Angeles. Additionally, in the City of Los Angeles, vaccine verification is needed to enter additional establishments beyond what is required under the County mandate including: Establishments where food or […]
LA Optimized for Small Businesses
LA Optimized is a recently launched program to bridge the digital divide and help small businesses access the assistance they need to succeed in the digital marketplace. In recognition of the setbacks small businesses faced during the pandemic, this program aims to provide the resources, tools, and services necessary to help them remain competitive, grow, […]
SoCalGas Company Puts Forward its Angeles Link Plan
From CD12 Councilmember John Lee: Yesterday, the Southern California Gas Company put forward its Angeles Link plan that will create the United States’ largest Green Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure System, which will significantly help end our dependence on the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility. Ending the region’s reliance on Aliso Canyon in a responsible manner […]
Super Bowl Party Safety
HAVING A COVID SAFE SUPER BOWL Guidance for Families and Individuals This guide offers ideas on how to reduce your risk of COVID-19 while enjoying a Super Bowl watch party with family and friends. The Super Bowl often means gathering indoors for an extended period of time while eating, drinking, cheering, and shouting. These are […]
Seeking Candidates to Serve on Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Boards
Do you have a passion for historic preservation? Are you interested in helping to celebrate and maintain the architectural and cultural heritage of Los Angeles’ historic districts? If so, please consider joining a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board. The HPOZ Program aims to identify and protect the distinctive architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles’s […]
Sidewalk Report Gains Traction
L.A. Controller Ron Galperin’s recent report urging policymakers to make sweeping changes to the City’s sidewalk repair program has quickly gained attention from City leaders, community advocates, local and national media, and residents across Los Angeles. Today, the City Council’s Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee will hear the report and recommendations at its meeting. The goal of […]
Final Redistricting map meetings are *Today* Tues 11/23 for City Council, LAUSD, State
Redistricting: Final public map hearings are *today* Tuesday, November 23 for City Council, LAUSD, US Congress, State elected offices Who will represent you for the next 10 years? The final public meetings on proposed Redistricting maps for City Council, LA Unified School District, State elected offices, and US Congressional Districts are all taking place *today.* Tuesday, November […]