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 […]
CD12 Council Member John Lee Unveils Fund For DACA Students At CSUN
Council Member John Lee announced a new fund to support students at California State University, Northridge who may not have documentation. Los Angeles Council Member John Lee announced a fund to support students without documentation at the California State University, Northridge on Monday. The program will offer funding for students to renew their status in […]
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 […]
Domestic and International Travel Requirements and Recommendations
Tips for Having a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving
Public Comment Extended on Aliso Canyon Operations
The California Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division has extended the public comment period for the SB 463 Chemical Inventory and Root Cause Analysis Draft Regulations to November 30, 2021. These new regulations would require that operators of gas storage wells, like at the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility, provide a complete chemical inventory […]