As of today, the proposal to switch the responsibility to the individual homeowner is still on the table. While “Point-of-Sale” (a property with a broken sidewalk cannot be sold until the sidewalk is repaired) appears to be off the books, the following options are now being considered by the City: “Point-of-Service” – meaning when a […]
City of Los Angeles Launches MyHistoricLA.org
Do you know of a special place that has architectural, historical, social, or cultural significance in your neighborhood? Visit MyHistoricLA.org to share your ideas! MyHistoricLA.org is a program of SurveyLA, the citywide Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey project (www.surveyla.org). MyHistoricLA.org is a new and innovative public participation tool that allows you to contribute information about […]
Putting Teeth into the City’s Barking Dog Ordinance
This week the City Council changed the City’s ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure. Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control […]
Council District 12 Candidate Forum – January 31
Please join us in a community open house-style forum with the candidates for LA City Council, District 12. The seat is currently held by City Councilman Greig Smith and the election is on March 8th, 2011. Make sure you know who should get your vote by attending the community candidates forum. This is your opportunity […]