Launched this Veterans’ Day, VetsGo511 is a new way for veterans and their families to connect to vital resources and find the best ways to get to them. Resources include: Transportation Employment Housing Healthcare Finance Education Community The Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (LA SAFE), LA Metro, and the Federal Transit Administration have [...]
Is your organization interested in the future of our region? Are your students searching for direction in their future careers? Do you want to know what future transit projects are coming to a highway or street near you? Experts with the Metro Speakers Bureau are available — free — to address all of those issues [...]
On October 19th, Sherman Oaks celebrated the 24th annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair, the largest event in the San Fernando Valley. Sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce, the Street Fair featured over 100 vendors, an outdoor cocktail lounge, carnival rides, kids’ activities, and community arts and culture. The day’s events included a concert [...]
e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government (The Center) today announced the top-ranked cities in the 2014 Digital Cities Survey. In its 14th year, the annual survey is part of the Center’s Digital Communities Program, which focuses on collaboration among cities, counties and regions. Open to all U.S. cities, this year’s survey questions targeted which initiatives cities [...]
In collaboration with Councilmen Tom LaBonge and Mitchell Englander, this month’s Emergency Management Department (EMD) bulletin highlights earthquake planning for children. Earthquakes strike fear in the hearts of almost every adult, but can even be more traumatic for children. To reduce the anxiety experienced by children, one of the best practices to implement is preparation. [...]
The City of Los Angeles is currently in discussions about a plan to repair your sidewalk and who should bear the cost of sidewalk repair. Should it be the City, the property owner or both? The purpose of the ECSWANDC Sidewalk Summit is to bring together local stakeholders with City of Los Angeles officials, nonprofits [...]
PBI Water Conference 2014 will be held next Friday, November 14, 2014 at Cal State University, Los Angeles. Please, make sure to stop by. The Schedule for the day can be found here.
The monthly meeting of PlanCheckNC will be held this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Phyllis Nathanson from the Code Studies Unit at the LA City Planning Department will present the latest update on the Master Plan Development Ordinance. In addition PlanCheckNC will have community updates regarding Mansionization, SB1818, Small Lot Subdivisions and more. Meeting starts [...]
For a neighborhood council, social media is all about building community, engaging your stakeholders through more direct contact, and encouraging participation and involvement with your NC. Here are three quick tips to keep in mind as you build your social networks: 1. Get your story out there What is your NC’s history? What are your [...]
The 9th Annual Northeast LA Veterans Day Parade to honor America's veterans for their loyal and dedicated service will take place on Sunday, November 9. The tradition began on November 11, 1947. Raymond Weeks, dubbed the “Father of Veterans Day,” exemplified selfless service to his country through volunteerism. In 1945, upon returning from WWII to [...]
