You're invited to join the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) on Saturday, July 9, for an Open Space circle (aka an "unconference") where YOU propose topics for discussion, and then convene or join topic sessions you care most about. Depending on interest, sessions might range from shaping the NCSA's advocacy, programming, or outreach strategies, to [...]
Tips for staying cool and safe during hot weather: Avoid unnecessary sun exposure. But when outside, use sunscreen and wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim. Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system [...]
Becoming a firefighter is about making a difference in people’s lives. Right here in L.A., we are looking for strong, smart, caring women and men who have what it takes to make a difference. Join Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas and meet active firefighters and paramedics at the LAFD Career Expo on Saturday, June 25th from 10 [...]
Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at Hollenbeck Community Police Station, 2111 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Claire Bowin from the L.A. City Planning Department will present an update regarding the City's Home Sharing Ordinance. Due to a lot of questions on this new ordinance, City Planning is holding this special meeting with [...]
Center Theatre Group is hosting a Youth Theatre Forum: Exploring Identity, Religion, and Culture Through Art taking place on Friday, June 17 in Downtown Los Angeles. Neighborhood Councils, please invite your youth! Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2–10:30pm Forum at 2pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels | 555 W Temple St, [...]
A Message from the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety/ Gang Reduction and Youth Development: As you look for ways to make a difference in your communities on the issues you care about most, we want you to be aware of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program. Summer Night Lights implements programming at 32 sites across [...]
California: Election Observer Volunteers Needed Statewide Elections are the heart of democracy. And while voting is every American's civic duty, here is one opportunity for Californian's to go above and beyond in the June 7 Primary. We are supporting the Secretary of State's office in making sure that this California primary election day is conducted [...]
Fundraising Fundraising doesn’t necessarily mean asking for cash donations. As Neighborhood Council, that’s off limits in most cases. There are several ways to raise resources to create successful Make Music LA events. More than likely your teammates will be volunteers like you and will not be looking for compensation for time spent on this project. [...]
This Saturday, May 14, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments, we are co-hosting with Los Angeles Universal Preschool, UCLA, Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA) and Northridge Chamber of Commerce, a Candidate Forum for the 5th District of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at CSUN’s Plaza Del Sol Performance Center. Warren Olney of [...]
Dear Friend: Your voice matters and is an important part of the Los Angeles City Council's efforts to reform the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (DWP). The DWP is the largest publicly-owned utility in the nation and ratepayers who own the utility, deserve a department that is responsive to their needs. As such, [...]
