September is National Preparedness Month!
As we celebrate this month of preparedness, the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is engaging the community for input as they update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, to help plan for how to keep Angelenos safe in future emergencies or...
Get help with back rent: Emergency Renters Assistance Program
Applications open Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 8am Pacific for the City of Los Angeles United to House LA Emergency Renters Assistance Program. At this time, applications are slated to close on Monday October 2, 2023 at 6pm Pacific. However, applicants who qualify...
LADWP Financial Assistance
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will end December 31, 2023 and though the amounts vary, the program amount increased and now provides up to $15,000 to pay past due water and sewer bills, and from $200 to $316 for current water and sewer...
LA City Reparations Plans – September 14 at 10 am, 2 pm, or 6 pm
If you are 18+ living in Los Angeles, or if you are an adult who has ever lived in Los Angeles, then Join the City of Los Angeles’ Civil Rights Department and its Reparations Advisory Commission’s “Black Experience Study LIVE!” to learn about...
Shelters will open in SoCal due to historic tropical storm Hilary
Hilary’s anticipated impact on Southern California, prompted several shelters to open this weekend to house those in need. The system is expected to deliver inclement weather Sunday. Thunderstorms, wind, and flooding are expected across SoCal as a large portion of the...
Stay Safe and Informed, from Mayor Karen Bass
(Lea este boletín de noticias en español) I was briefed earlier today by the National Weather Service about the tropical storm’s trajectory. Based on the current forecast track, our region could see scattered thunderstorms overnight, with heavy rain and wind impacting...
Hurricane Hilary Updates from Ready LA County
Extreme weather conditions are expected to impact LA County due to Hurricane Hilary. It’s predicted that Southern California will see heavy rainfall through early next week – with the most intense conditions occurring Sunday into Monday – as Hilary approaches,...
EnrichLA NPG Project Update at Canoga Park Middle School
Canoga Park Neighborhood Council was able to fund a $5000 Neighborhood Purpose Grant for Canoga Park Middle School The Grove project at Columbus Middle School is a large-scale organic edible garden, outdoor classroom, eco lab, orchard, and native ecosystem. Phase One...
LADWP Outdoor Watering Update
After observing two-days-a-week outdoor watering restrictions for the past thirteen months, LADWP customers can begin watering outdoor landscapes for up to three-days-a-week. After experiencing a record snowpack, the return to the City’s Phase 2 Emergency Water...
Heat-Related Safety Tips and Resources
The San Fernando Valley is no stranger to intense heat waves as this past week has demonstrated. With July bringing in some of the hottest days of the year so far, it is important to be informed of all heat-related safety tips and resources especially as temperatures...
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events 2023
Your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades, and celebrations around Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley As Independence Day nears, it’s time to ready the barbeque and find out where Fourth of July fireworks and other star-spangled...
Have a great 4th of July, but leave fireworks to the professionals
Personal possession or use of fireworks in Los Angels is illegal. There are dozens of FREE fireworks shows in Los Angeles. Take the entire family and enjoy watching the “rockets’ red glare” under the stars. Find a free show at lafd.org or call (888)...
Canoga Park Honors Fallen Soldiers in Annual Memorial Day Parade
Hundreds arrived at Canoga Park to honor fallen soldiers at the annual Memorial Day Parade. Excitement, tinged with bittersweet emotion, was part of the experience for parade-goers and participants at the 31st Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade, which returned to Sherman...
L.A.’s $13 Billion Budget Signed for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Today Mayor Bass signed the City Council approved $13 billion budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The budget includes an unprecedented $1.3 billion to address housing and homelessness and approximately $3.2 billion for the Los Angeles Police Department. Regarding...
How Many City Council Districts Should We Have? Join the City-Wide Conversation
After the leaked tape of the three Councilmembers making racist and offensive remarks during the previous 2021 redistricting process for City Council boundaries, the City of Los Angeles is now in the process of considering reforms to the redistricting process,...
City of Los Angeles – Emergency Management Department – NOTIFY LA
City of Los Angeles – Emergency Management Department – NOTIFY LA WELCOME TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES EMERGENCY ALERT PORTAL Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our emergency alerts through Everbridge. This...
Notice of Preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings
(Traducción al español a continuación) PROJECT: Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program LEAD AGENCY: City of Los Angeles – Bureau of Sanitation REVIEW PERIOD: May 1, 2023 through May 30, 2023 The City of Los Angeles (City), as the Lead Agency, through its...
Legal Help for Small Business Owners
Are you a small business owner in Los Angeles? Could you benefit from FREE legal help? Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department has teamed up with its various partners for the LA Regional Small Business Legal Aid program, which offers free legal help,...
Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
A new cycle for grant funding is available for independent restaurants. Restaurants Care is partnering with SoCalGas, PG&E, and SDG&E to provide restaurants with grants that can go towards kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, and any difficult or unforeseen...
LA City Council In 2023: Your Guide To Who’s Who (And What They Do)
Things are settling down after a period of scandals and elections. New faces are in, and longstanding members are gone. We help you understand who’s who and what’s next. Los Angeles voters changed out multiple City Council members after the 2022 election,...
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