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 […]
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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 […]
Strength and Love, The City of Angels’ COVID-19 Memorial
Los Angeles is a city of belonging, and if there was ever a time in which this was clear, it was during the pandemic. COVID-19 showed us that communities across Los Angeles are united — in a city as vast as ours we still found ways to step up and support each other. Now, to […]
Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee Meeting Scheduled for TOMORROW, Friday November 5th at 1pm
We wanted to update you on the Redistricting process now that the ball is in the City Council’s court. As you may know, last Thursday, October 28, the LA City Council’s Redistricting Commission held its final meeting to approve a report and draft map, both of which have been transmitted to the City Council. In […]
City of Los Angeles Vaccine Mandate – Beginning November 8
Digital Vaccine Record The state is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, click here.
Returning Public Spaces to Public Use
This week, Council District 12 Councilmember John Lee introduced the first in a set of resolutions designating specified areas for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way. These locations include Petit Park (Granada Hills Recreation Center), Rinaldi Park, Shadow Ranch Park, Northridge Park, […]
New Gas Storage Regulations
Six years after the methane blowout at SoCalGas Company’s Aliso Canyon Storage Facility, new regulations are currently being drafted to require that moving forward, operators of gas storage wells provide a complete chemical inventory of the materials that may be emitted from the well in the event of a reportable leak. When it comes to […]
The Great CA Shakeout: Is Los Angeles Earthquake Ready?
Join L.A. County in participating in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:21 am on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Drop, cover and hold on… the Great California ShakeOut Day is Thursday and it begs an important question: Are you ready for an earthquake? If not, fear not — ShakeOut Day is the largest-ever earthquake […]
770 New Laws Coming To California
Here’s a look at the significant new laws coming to the Golden State — as well as ideas Newsom prevented from becoming law. Lawmakers see most bills approved. You’d be forgiven for not knowing Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the largest expansion of California’s college financial aid system in a generation — he did so during […]
MyLA311 App Updates
The MyLA311 App is now available in Spanish, Korean, Armenian, and Chinese (simplified and traditional) at Apple and Android app stores. MyLA311 app makes it quick and easy to request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. Other features include access to the City Services knowledge base, map of nearby City facilities, City […]
LA Redistricting Meetings Continue TONIGHT and Through October
The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission will continue to discuss the proposed draft map K2.5 (click here) which was moved forward by the Commission on September 30th for subsequent public hearings and adoption of the final map and report at the end of October (see below). The outcome will affect who represents you on the City Council. The […]
LA To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination At Bars, Gyms, Shops
The law, passed by the Los Angeles City Council in an 11-2 vote today, is one of the most aggressive vaccination measures nationwide. Anyone entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues, and personal care establishments in Los Angeles will have to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination under a new ordinance approved by […]
LADWP Urges Water Saving
With extremely dry conditions facing the city and state, water agencies are calling for customers to redouble their water-saving efforts. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California recently declared a Water Supply Alert, elevating the regional water supply condition to the second most severe status level, reflecting the urgency of the water supply situation. LADWP […]
Special Meeting Tonight of the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission
You are invited to participate in an important redistricting meeting TONIGHT about the shape and future of your Council District. The Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission will be meeting virtually tonight, September 30th, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and take possible action on a recommended draft map of newly drawn Council District boundaries for public consideration. At […]
Northridge Educator Named LA County Teacher Of The Year
The County Office of Education honored 16 teachers, who overcame the challenge of teaching amid a pandemic to touch the lives of students. AP English teacher Andrea Caruso, of Northridge, has been named a Los Angeles County’s Teacher of the Year for helping her students thrive during the challenging 2020-21 pandemic school year. Caruso, who […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Required For LA County Bars, Breweries, and Nightclubs
Employees and patrons of Los Angeles County’s bars, breweries, and nightclubs will have to get the first dose of a vaccine by Oct. 7. Anyone hoping to grab a beer at a bar or nightclub in Los Angeles County will also have to pull out their vaccination card in addition to an official ID starting […]
Final City Redistricting Hearing – TODAY at 10am
Today (September 11th at 10am) is the last opportunity to provide public testimony on the City’s redistricting process. Redistricting helps assure that communities have equal access to political representation. For more information on LA City Redistricting, click here. For details about the September 11 hearing, click here. Join us for an important meeting about “redistricting.” The purpose of […]
Behind on Rent due to COVID?
Know your rights. Learn about free assistance for LA County residents. Stay Housed Webinar Thursday, Sept. 9 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Translation available Register in advance at https://bit.ly/stay-housed