On Monday, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and the Southern California Gas Company reached an agreement to lengthen the relocation timeframe for residents returning to their homes following the capping of the Aliso Canyon Gas Leak. The previous 48-hour timeframe proposed by SoCal Gas was unreasonable and inhumane. This is not just about returning […]
Breaking: Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Temporarily Controlled
A relief well has reached the Southern California Gas Co. well that has been leaking since October, forcing the evacuation of thousands. Signaling that relief is in sight for thousands of residents in Porter Ranch, Southern California Gas Co. crews temporarily controlled the leak of natural gas today from the Aliso Canyon Storage Facility well […]
Plans for the 9th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Are Already Underway
The Valley Disaster Preparedness Team, in conjunction with the Southern California Preparedness Foundation, is already planning the next Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Fire Station 87 in Granada Hills. As you know, preparing the community for disasters is key to our survival when an earthquake or […]
Councilmember Englander Demands California Public Utilities Commission Investigate Spike in Gas Bills
This week, Councilmember Englander submitted a resolution to the Los Angeles City Council calling for the California Public Utilities Commission to investigate the unusual rate increases experienced by SoCal Gas customers this month across Los Angeles County. Affected constituents have reported receiving SoCal Gas bills 4 to 6 times higher than their usual rate for this […]
Lunar New Year Celebration on the LA Waterfront
Please join us at the 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Festival on the LA Waterfront, held on Saturday, February 6, 2-7 p.m. at the Downtown Harbor in San Pedro (Harbor Blvd. and 6th Street) Join us for unforgettable activities, compliments of the Port of Los Angeles: • Cultural Entertainment • Lion Dancers • Crafts • Petting […]
Legal Town Hall
On February 2, in partnership with City Attorney Mike Feuer’s Office, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the Korean American Bar Association, Councilmember Mitchell Englander’s office hosted a Legal Town Hall for residents and businesses affected by the Aliso Canyon Gas Leak. The more than 1,000 attendees heard from a panel of independent legal experts […]
Free Buttons, Giveaways, and Raffles at Feb 6 I LOVE RESEDA BLVD Event
Join us as we celebrate on our Great Street: Reseda Blvd. There will be a poetry slam, art show, live music, food trucks, and more! Saturday, February 6 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Reseda Blvd. Between Rayen and Gresham Come out for the last but most interesting Great Streets Challenge Grant Event February 6, 2016 […]
Join the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT)
Volunteers: Have you been told that you are a good listener? Are you usually the one to comfort your friends and family in difficult times? Do you want make a difference in someone’s life? The Mayor’s Crisis Response Team is looking for kind and compassionate Angelenos to join our team. Description: Members of the Crisis […]
Go, Go, Go LA App Debuts
Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Xerox for the launch of Go LA, a transportation app that provides detailed information on every available mode of getting around the Los Angeles region. Watch the Go LA App video, which highlights a significant step in improving safety for people who walk, roll, bicycle, use transit and drive on our […]
Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo – Saturday, January 30
Come join us at the Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo on January 30th from Saturday, noon to 4pm at LAFD Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Register today and call the LAFD Firefighter Recruitment Section at (213) 893-9899 for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-career-expo-tickets-20730638899 The LAFD is about more than fighting fires. You’ll […]
Mayor Garcetti Announces New Fund for Art and Culture in Public Spaces
Arts Activation Fund will award $200,000 in grants to support the creation and installation of art and cultural projects throughout Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the launch of a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists and bring new vibrancy to public spaces across L.A. The Arts Activation Fund, […]
Councilmember Englander Demands SoCal Gas Recognize Adjacent Communities Affected by Aliso Canyon Gas Leak
This Tuesday, the City Council unanimously approved Councilmember Mitchell Englander’s motion asking that the Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) recognize and extend their relocation efforts to include the immediately adjacent communities of Granada Hills, Chatsworth, and Northridge and that residents requesting relocation from those communities be treated with the same respect and priority as anyone […]
Preparing Your Home For El Niño
What is El Niño? El Niño is a warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator caused by a weakening of the trade winds that normally push sun-warmed waters to the west. When ocean temperatures are warmer or cooler than normal, they can affect weather around the world. In the United States, El Niño often […]
L.A. Budget Advocates’ City Services Report Card
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates have created a Service Report Card for citizens of Los Angeles to rate their local City Services. Every community is different and every community has their own set of problem areas. Here is your chance to let the Mayor’s office, Los Angeles City Council and the City Hall Departments know exactly what matters to […]
2015 LADWP Industrial, Economic, and Adminstrative Survey – City Controller’s Office
Below is a link to the Charter-mandated evaluation of DWP that’s done every five years. Navigant is the consultant that performed the work. It’s almost 600 pages so we’ve included the 10-page Executive Summary…..and in case you haven’t already seen it there’s also a link to yesterday’s Daily News story about the survey. Items of particular […]
Clean Streets Resources
The City’s Implementation Plan for the Clean Streets Citywide Program (Council File: 15-0600-S78) aims to provide a comprehensive program to improve Angelenos’ quality of life by cleaning up our streets. This plan includes the effort to promote the City of Los Angeles’ free service to pick up discarded bulky items such as mattresses, furniture, and […]
Neighborhood Council Elections Are Around the Corner … Here’s Why YOU Should Run
Originally posted at http://citywatchla.com/8box-left/9995-neighborhood-council-elections-are-around-the-corner-here-s-why-you-should-run. Written by Tim Deegan. Why do neighborhood councils matter and why should you run for a board seat on your NC? At their best, and some excel at this, they serve as local political organizations that are empowered to monitor the critical issues in their communities such as land use and development, transportation […]
Holiday Message: No Cooking Grease in Drains
In preparation for the holidays, L.A. Sanitation is asking people not to pour fats, oils, and grease down the drain. This can be damaging not only to pipes in the home, but also to outside sewer lines. LA Sanitation is now accepting household fryer oil for recycling at our S.A.F.E. Centers. The oil will be […]
Sustainable City pLAn for Los Angeles
Earlier this year Mayor Eric Garcetti launched several Executive Directives, one of which was the first ever Sustainable City pLAn. Sustainability is about more than combating climate change and reducing pollution: it encompasses economic development, social development, and environmental protection. The pLAn looks at ways the whole city of Los Angeles: citizens, communities, and businesses, […]
Bringing Awareness to Adoption Opportunities
This week, a public hyperlink was established on the City’s website directing users to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services’ website to provide information on adoption opportunities. Every child needs a loving, supportive and nurturing family. Sadly, in the United States, there are 400,540 children in the foster care system with 104,236 […]