From the L.A. Daily News, January 24, 2013 A recent fight over a proposed $3 billion bond issue for street repairs illustrated the growing influence of neighborhood councils in Los Angeles City government, as they exerted enough influence to keep the measure off the ballot for now. The success in that case represents an evolution […]
PALS 2012 Toy Drive
Below is a photo from the recent PALS toy drive donation on behalf of NENC. Everyone loved the toys! Over 1,000 kids were given the toys donated this year. Photo- LAPD Officer Ray, NENC Board Member Steven Ramirez and Sue Bruno of the Greg Smith Youth Center with toy donations from the Northridge East Neighborhood Council […]
Robbed? Here’s How To Get Your Stolen Goods Back
Photo by Everett Collection via Shutterstock If you had your iPhone, iPod, iPad, iMac or even your bicycle stolen, there’s now a way you can get your precious property back, thanks to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Knock-Knock “fence” burglary task force. Earlier this year, the task force began their mission probing fences, which are described in […]
Winter Shelter Hotline
LAPD has an important message for the community! 2012-2013 WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM Shelter Locations PROGRAM BEGINS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 (Sylmar Shelter is Delayed until Mid-December) The program will provide 1,491 beds at 19 sites in 15 cities and communities throughout the City and County of Los Angeles. Selected community non-profit homeless services providers will […]
2 Injured as Small Plane Crashes at CSUN
A small plane lost its power and crash-landed adjacent to a soccer field at Cal State Northridge Sunday, injuring two people, a city fire spokesman and an FAA official said. The plane crash and small fire were reported at 3:09 p.m., said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The single-engine airplane’s pilot had […]
Great Turnout at the 5th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
[nggallery id=1] Sunny skies brought out almost a thousand visitors to this year’s 5th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Saturday October 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. hosted by LAFD Station #87 Captain Smith and station personnel; Chatsworth, Granada Hills North, Granada Hills South, Lake Balboa, Mission Hills, North Hills West, Northridge West, Northridge East, Northridge South, Porter Ranch, […]
OK/HELP Post-Earthquake Window Sign Program Launched
On Monday, Oct. 15, Councilmember Mitch Englander and his Council District 12 staff held a press conference to introduce the new OK/HELP post-earthquake window signs, and gave a live demonstration of how this valuable community preparedness tool will be used. OK/HELP is a window sign with clear, simple instructions provided by the Los Angeles Fire Department, […]
How to See Endeavour Ride into the Sunset
So it won’t be The Rock. The access will be tighter and the pageantry slighter than when LACMA’s 340-ton boulder rolled through town. Early reports had raised hopes that the move of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from LAX to the California Science Center would become a rolling parade like the one that accompanied the immense granite stone in Michael Heizer’s […]
Interactive Map of New CA Legislative and Congressional Districts
With the 2010 Census results comes changes to our Legislative and Congressional Districts. Here is a great interactive website where you can enter your address and find out exactly what districts you belong to. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/29/3804492/see-your-senate-assembly-or-congress.html
Energy Upgrade California Rebate Program
You are invited to participate in bringing awareness to your community about a home energy upgrade program that provides residents up to $8,000 cash back for a limited time. The goal of Energy Upgrade California is to improve homeowners’ quality of life by reducing their energy bills, providing an effective approach in energy efficiency, and improving the comfort and health of […]
Reseda Blvd. Beautification Update from Tom Baker
I was able to spend about six hours yesterday cleaning/watering all the Planters on Reseda from Lassen to Roscoe, and even added a few clippings into the worst one’s (plummer/reseda west side of street, and roscoe/reseda east side of street). I poured over 506 gallons yesterday and good thing too as most were in horrible […]
Free Rollerskating at Skateland to Help Battle Childhood Obesity
At a time when childhood obesity has become an epidemic, and the economic recession continues to make it difficult for families, our friends at Skateland in Northridge announced a great, free project to help kids stay fit and have fun. As part of Kidsskatefree.com, Northridge Skateland is offering free passes for kids to come to Skateland […]
LADWP Asks Customers to Continue Conserving Energy
As a heat wave continues to roast the Southland, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power asks customers to keep conserving energy use where possible between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. today, while staying safe. A statewide Flex Alert was issued yesterday by the California Independent System Operator (CAL ISO) to encourage energy conservation through Sunday, August 12. LADWP joins CAL ISO […]
Farm Fresh Organic Produce Delivered to You at Dearborn Elementary
Interested in having farm fresh organic produce from local organic farmers in CA delivered weekly at Dearborn Elementary School? Dearborn is now an official delivery site for Abundant Harvest Organics. Simply sign up at www.abundantharvestorganics.com and select “Northridge-Dearborn Elementary PTA Fundraiser” to have your weekly box delivered. Pick up will be each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in […]
Paid Student Intern Position with DOT
The Department of Transportation will be hiring 22 student interns this year. The intern will not have to be a transportation or engineering students, but will have to be enrolled in school (4 or 2 year college). Students will be paid $15 hourly. Assignments will entail simple task, like filing, conducting traffic counts etc. For more information contact Collins Allen at (951) 776-1515,or/and engineer@sbcuc.net
July 1 Marks Re-Launch of LADWP Water Rebate Program for Homes and Businesses
Rebate on California Friendly Landscape Increases to $1.50 Per Square Foot LADWP re-launches its popular water conservation rebate program for homes and businesses on July 1, offering rebates on more than a dozen separate water-saving incentives to encourage conservation while also saving money. Any of the 657,000 water customers within the City of Los Angeles […]
CSUN Transit Station Opens
California State University, Northridge is pleased to announce the opening of a new transit station on the west side of campus. The transit station, which is located off of Vincennes Street and Darby Avenue, will offer public transportation passengers a convenient on-campus location to be dropped off or picked-up on weekdays. (There is no weekend service.) […]
Neighborhood Council Elections
The Neighborhood Council elections are off and running with four Valley regions having held their meetings. Each region is being supported by experienced Independent Election Administrators. All four regions have decided on their shared election dates. An exciting outreach event for candidates, titled “Rally in the Valley” will be held on Friday June 22 from […]
Reserve Animal Control Officer (RACO) Program
Are you interested in trying something different? The RACO Program welcomes volunteers to become Reserve Animal Control Officers serving in the same capacity as our Animal Control Officers. The program requires a commitment of 16 hours of volunteer service each month at any one of our six Animal Care Centers for 3 months prior to […]
LADWP Reminds Customers to Conserve Water
Reduced Snowpack & Increased Water Use Call for Increased Conservation The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today reminds customers that Mandatory Water Conservation remains in effect and urges customers to increase their water conservation efforts where possible. Overall, water conservation in Los Angeles has been remarkable over the past five years, but […]