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Census 2020 Goodwill Ambassadors needed: Help Los Angeles get the federal funding & representation we deserve

The 2020 Census is fast approaching. Los Angeles County ranks as the hardest-to-count county in the nation. Hard-to-count areas include neighborhoods with limited access to the internet, those with high concentrations of renters, people experiencing homelessness, and immigrant communities that may be hesitant to participate in the Census. LA needs your help to ensure all [...]

By |2019-10-11T13:59:47-07:00October 11th, 2019|Blog, Census|Comments Off on Census 2020 Goodwill Ambassadors needed: Help Los Angeles get the federal funding & representation we deserve

Our recap of Congress of Neighborhoods 2019

Huge thanks to all who joined us at Congress of Neighborhoods last weekend. We love this pic by Liz Chavez from the Mayor’s Office, showing as many of the 1,000 attendees that could squeeze into one frame! Here’s another great pic showing this year’s capacity crowd from above: Photo by Grace Kim for EmpowerLA Opening [...]

By |2019-10-04T17:16:25-07:00October 4th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Our recap of Congress of Neighborhoods 2019

Event Guide: 2019 Congress of Neighborhoods (Saturday Sept 28th)

This Saturday September 28th is the Neighborhood Council system's biggest event of the year, the Congress of Neighborhoods!  The annual event brings over 1,000 Neighborhood Council leaders; elected officials; and staff from every City department together for a day of networking and education at LA City Hall. The day starts early: breakfast is at 7:45 [...]

By |2019-09-27T16:14:55-07:00September 27th, 2019|Blog, Congress of Neighborhoods|Comments Off on Event Guide: 2019 Congress of Neighborhoods (Saturday Sept 28th)

Historic Cultural North NC Youth Rep in LA Times

Thanks to Eric Sondheimer of the LA Times for this great article about Historic Cultural North NC Youth Rep - and Junior Olympics fencing champion - Bryce Louie! Bryce is actually one of many inspiring youth currently serving on Neighborhood Council boards and committees across the City. That's because one innovative aspect of LA's Neighborhood [...]

By |2019-09-20T16:05:28-07:00September 20th, 2019|Blog, NC Spotlight, Youth Engagement|Comments Off on Historic Cultural North NC Youth Rep in LA Times

In Memory of Keith Schwalenberg, Studio City NC

Keith Schwalenberg, who chaired the Studio City Neighborhood Council's Homelessness Committee, will always be remembered for his passionate advocacy and compassionate leadership, by those who worked alongside him. He was commemorated for his outstanding community leadership by the Los Angeles City Council, in a special presentation by City Councilmember Paul Krekorian. Some of his fellow [...]

By |2019-09-20T13:23:24-07:00September 20th, 2019|Blog, In Memoriam|Comments Off on In Memory of Keith Schwalenberg, Studio City NC

Greater Toluca Lake NC Recognized by Caltrans & Assemblymember Nazarian

Big congratulations to the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council and their community partners for being recognized by Caltrans and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian for their beautification work on the 134 Freeway! On September 9th, the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council and partner organization Toluca Lake Beautification Partners were honored by Caltrans and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian for [...]

By |2019-09-13T15:16:28-07:00September 13th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on Greater Toluca Lake NC Recognized by Caltrans & Assemblymember Nazarian

Dept Updates on Elections, New GM & NC Reforms Presented to the City Council’s Health, Education, Neighborhoods Committee on August 28th

by Mike Fong, Director of Policy & Government Relations, Dept of Neighborhood Empowerment The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment made presentations and provided updates on a few agenda items at the City Council's Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Raquel Beltrán, Mayor Garcetti's nominee for General Manager of [...]

By |2019-08-29T16:15:37-07:00August 29th, 2019|Blog, City Council, Neighborhood Council Elections, Neighborhood Council reform, River Committee (HENPAR), uncategorised|Comments Off on Dept Updates on Elections, New GM & NC Reforms Presented to the City Council’s Health, Education, Neighborhoods Committee on August 28th

National Night Out Part 2 – More Fun Pics from NC / LAPD Partnerships Across the City

Thank you for sharing more fabulous photos from NC-sponsored National Night Out events in Hollywood, Venice Beach, and DTLA! National Night Out is a community-building partnership with local police to build neighborhood spirit and awareness of crime prevention and public safety. We love these images from community-building partnerships between local LAPD stations and the Venice, [...]

By |2019-08-26T13:33:24-07:00August 23rd, 2019|Blog, Events, LAPD|Comments Off on National Night Out Part 2 – More Fun Pics from NC / LAPD Partnerships Across the City

In Memoriam: Caney Arnold, Harbor City Neighborhood Council

Written by Octaviano Rios, Harbor area Neighborhood Council Advocate, EmpowerLA; photos via Desi Sarcona, Harbor City NC It is with a very heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved Harbor City Neighborhood Council board member and brother, Mr. Caney Arnold. Our sincere condolences to his wife and fellow Harbor City NC board [...]

By |2019-08-23T16:32:54-07:00August 23rd, 2019|Blog, Local Heroes, Memorial|Comments Off on In Memoriam: Caney Arnold, Harbor City Neighborhood Council

Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones Speaks About Preparedness in North San Fernando Valley

Written by Bill Hopkins, SoCalPrep founder + board member and Emergency Preparedness Chair, Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council Dr. Lucy Jones, renowned seismologist and author of The Big Ones, spoke about Preparing For Increased Risk From Natural Disasters at Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills on Friday, August 16, to a packed house. Upon [...]

By |2019-08-23T16:39:59-07:00August 23rd, 2019|Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Emergency Preparedness|Comments Off on Earthquake Expert Dr. Lucy Jones Speaks About Preparedness in North San Fernando Valley