Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is offering assistance to customers who may have fallen behind on their utility bills. LADWP will begin applying credits to unpaid residential bills starting this month. In addition, the department is also offering a variety of financial assistance programs including discounts that can make managing your bill easier. Follow the link […]
$12,250 Tax Hike If CA Health Bill Passes: CA Universal Health Care Bill Spurs Debate Over High Cost
A universal healthcare bill advanced in the Assembly, but an attached amendment to raise taxes by $163 billion may be a nonstarter. California could become the first state in the nation to enact universal healthcare coverage, but opponents are already questioning how that will be paid for. On Jan. 6, a group of Democratic lawmakers […]
Having issues ordering your free at-home COVID test? Here’s what to do
On Tuesday, Americans were able to order free COVID tests for the first time after the federal government rolled out its website for ordering them a day earlier than expected. However, some people ran into issues with the site. The website, COVIDtests.gov, was reportedly in its testing phase when it launched on Tuesday and should […]
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
All Americans can now order free at-home COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits as part of the Biden Administration’s effort to reign in the latest surge of coronavirus cases amid the Omicron Variant. The home tests are meant to supplement the more conventional lab tests consumers get at testing sites, clinics, or hospitals. Persons interested in […]
Request for Proposals (RFP) to Solicit Researchers to Conduct the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit researchers to conduct the Aliso County Disaster Health Research Study (Health Study). The purpose of the Health Study is to evaluate the short and long-term health impacts of the 2015-2016 Southern California […]
How To Access Your CA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online
The Golden State has not issued a statewide mandate for a COVID-19 vaccine, but swaths of businesses now require proof of inoculation. As the omicron variant continues to grip California, vaccines remain the number one defense against the virus. As the pandemic lingers on, Golden Staters will need to hang onto their vaccination cards to […]
Attention CA Homeowners, You May be Eligible for Mortgage Relief!
We are thrilled to share some good news with you: the U.S. Treasury Department has finally approved California’s plan to provide $1 billion in mortgage relief in order to help as many as 40,000 struggling homeowners in our state. The California Mortgage Relief Program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related […]
LAUSD Requiring Negative Test Before Returning to Schools
The Los Angeles Unified School District has updated its COVID-19 policy and will now require a negative COVID-19 test for all students and employees returning to schools following the winter break. To read about the new requirement and to schedule your appointment, follow the link here.
LADWP Residential and Commercial Water Conservation Rebates
LADWP, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), offer the SoCal WaterSmart Rebate Program, a water conservation program for our residential, multi-family owners, commercial, and industrial customers to promote the use of water conservation products. The SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program promotes reducing water use region-wide. Help conserve this vital resource by purchasing […]
Mandatory Water Conservation in Effect – Limit Outdoor Watering to 3 Days
The City of Los Angeles’ Water Conservation Ordinance is in effect, limiting outdoor watering with sprinklers to three days a week, up to 8 minutes per station. Other prohibited uses include: No watering with sprinklers between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. regardless of the water day. No water runoff onto streets, driveways, and gutters. all […]
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 […]
2021-2022 Winter Shelter Program
Operating dates: November 1, 2021 – March 2022 ARE YOU IN NEED OF SHELTER? The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles’s colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County, and will be operating 24 hours a day this year due to COVID-19. AM I ELIGIBLE […]
VIDEO: 38th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade
It was such a beautiful day in So Cal and the crowd was full of LOVE! The 1970 GH HS Championship Football Team was a JOY to get to know. Video Courtesy of Mark Hovater.
Roadmap for Aliso Canyon 2023 Closure Proposed by State Senator Stern
State Senator Henry Stern proposed to jumpstart the longed-for closure of the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility on Friday, December 10, 2021, when he introduced a road map to accelerate the closure by 2023. It is still being drafted and has four key elements: Increase in clean energy generation and storage Reducing the demand for […]
Tips for Having a COVID-Safe Winter Holiday Season and a Happy New Year
Get vaccinated and get a booster if it’s time (6 months after Moderna/Pfizer, 2 months after J&J). Always wear a mask indoors and in crowded places outdoors. Get tested if sick or exposed. Keep gatherings small, and gather outside if possible. If indoors, improve airflow: open windows & doors, turn on a fan, run an […]
L.A. County Regional Park and Open Space District is Seeking Evaluators for 2021 Competitive Grant Programs
Make a Difference by Partnering with Us as a Competitive Grant Evaluator! Measure A is Los Angeles County’s first equity-based funding source for Parks and Recreation, take the opportunity to partner with us as a Competitive Grant Evaluator. The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is seeking experts with knowledge and […]
Owe Rent? Eviction Notice? You Have Rights!
You are invited to a Stay Housed Clinic hosted in partnership with Stay Housed LA and various other community partners. Technical support will be on-site to assist with applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Also, legal experts will be available to explain how tenants can protect themselves against eviction. RSVP is required. To receive […]
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 […]
Help Los Angeles City Prepare for Emergencies
Would you like to participate in a mass care drill and experience a spontaneous shelter operation in action? The City’s Emergency Management Department is looking for actors/volunteers to role-play citizens seeking shelter for an emergency response drill at the Northridge Recreation Center on December 9 from 7:30 am to 1 pm. Northridge Recreation Center 18300 […]
Vaccinate LA – It’s Free!
The Vaccinate LA Collaborative works to increase vaccine access throughout the San Fernando Valley. This is done by hosting pop-up vaccine clinics at community-based sites. Together we can fight COVID-19! Find a vaccine clinic near you! Visit: https://www.vaxlatoday.org Receive a free $25 (or $50 in some cases) gift card! All boosters: $25 J&J, 1st single […]