A heatwave is headed for LA this weekend! Read first aid tips for heatstroke, heat exhaustion, or heat cramps, and find public cooling centers operated by the City or County of Los Angeles in this guide from LA’s Emergency Management Department: http://emergency.lacity.org/heat
Fireworks are illegal in Los Angeles unless they’re being used at a professional show, so we’ve gathered a list of free fireworks shows happening around LA, so you and your family can celebrate safely. See the list below, and please check out this fireworks safety PSA, courtesy of Mayor Garcetti, LAFD, LAPD + the City [...]
Presented by El Pueblo Historical Monument, El Pueblo Park Association, and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Sacred Memories 2018: Cross Cultural Expressions of Day of the Dead will feature various artistic interpretations that explore the world’s rituals that venerate the departed, including Dia de los Muertos. Artist submissions are due 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2018. To [...]
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Councilmember Jose Huizar’s Office, Los Angeles Central Providers Collaborative, and El Pueblo Historical Monument will host a community information fair where guests can learn more about the current state of homelessness. There will be free musical entertainment, art, and fun youth activities. This event is free and open to [...]
Downtown LA Neighborhood Council's Wendell Blassingame was recently profiled in the LA Times for his tireless work helping the homeless on Skid Row. Wendell has made his role as Chair of DLANC's Urban Needs & Resources Committee part of his advocacy efforts, and his committee has organized and implemented projects like DLANC's Skid Row Job [...]
We're proud of EmpowerLA's Mary Kim and Arin Abedian for their hard work in completing the challenging 4-week LA Fire Department Leadership Academy program! The graduate-level course teaches the principles of leading through service and collaboration. The Academy is attended by leaders from fire, police, and government agencies from across North America, with students in this [...]
Thank you to the 19,126 stakeholders who voted in the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council subdivision election last Tuesday, June 19th! The incredible turnout drew a great deal of media coverage, such as this article and video by KCAL9: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/06/19/little-bangladesh-neighborhood-council/ According to the City Clerk's unofficial results, 98.5% of voters (18,844 people) were against subdividing the [...]
As promised at our recent Citywide Outreach Gathering, we're offering Regional Outreach Workshops at locations across LA in June and July! While these workshops are especially helpful for Neighborhood Council Outreach Chairs and Committee members, any Neighborhood Council board and committee members are welcome to join. Attendance is free with RSVP. Regional Outreach Workshops will [...]
On Thursday June 28th, come meet new neighbors from across the globe at the New Arrival Festival and Supper Club, happening at the historic Pico House in downtown LA from 5 pm - 8 pm. Eat great food, listen to music, and enjoy panel discussions hosted by people like KCRW’s “Good Food” host Evan Kleiman. [...]
We're proud to partner with local nonprofit Miry's List on "Welcome, Neighbor:" a program utilizing the Neighborhood Council system to help Angelenos support their newest neighbors, refugee families resettling in LA. Welcome, Neighbor is one of 5 finalists for a $200,000 LA2050 grant, but your vote is needed to bring this money to fund Neighborhood [...]
