We are all becoming more and more aware of the prevalence of the exploitation of children and adults in our country, maybe our city, but do we know the prevalence right in our own neighborhoods??? Human Trafficking has become one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the country and the Los Angeles area is one of the [...]
Attend an interactive, motivational workshop for women entrepreneurs that will inspire new vision and action toward financial freedom through self-employment. The program will include discussion of: Business Structure Branding Strategy Design and Printing Logo and Collateral 1-Page Marketing Plan Website and eCommerce Set-up Sales & Customer Management Email List Building Social Media Worksheets will help you complete [...]
The Ethics Commission is conducting a review of the City's Municipal Lobbying Ordinance (MLO). As part of this review, we are seeking input from the public and the regulated community. We will be holding two interested persons meetings on September 9 and 17 at City Hall, where Ethics Commission staff will be on hand to hear your perspectives on the law! To make [...]
The Venice Neighborhood Council (www.VeniceNC.org ), 21-member grass roots arm of Los Angeles city government, voted Tuesday evening to ask municipal officials that safe and habitable bootleg units be legalized on granting exceptions to the VCZSP by a vote of 10-3-2. Proponents of the resolution in public comment called the resolution the “easiest and most [...]
It was a nice full weekend of Neighborhood Council activities. Thanks to our Council for Council mentors, Jay Handal and Terrence Gomes, Deputy City Attorney Carmen Hawkins, and our staffer, Tom Soong, we had a great board orientation and ethics training last Saturday in South LA. I was happy to welcome both new and experienced [...]
LAPD West Bureau, in conjunction with Cedar Sinai, is holding several blood drives throughout the city and is coming to Hollywood on Thursday, August 20 from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm. You must register for an appointment by calling the Mobile Unit, 323-871-4076 or email Davis32256@lapd.lacity.org. Come to the mobile unit parked at the Hollywood LAPD [...]
Join the the communities of Highland Park and Eagle Rock as they come together and cleanup the area along N. Figueroa Street between La Prada and Yosemite Drive. Bring your comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, sun block and a hat. Everything else will be provided. There will also be some special projects along the clean up route. [...]
I was happy to attend a few receptions this week to say hi/bye to some of the City/County leadership. CAO Miguel Santana and his office held a reception to bid Assistant CAO Robin Engel good-bye on Monday morning as he heads off to become Vice President of Arnie Berghoff & Associates. Mayor Eric Garcetti welcomed [...]
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Ontario Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner today announced a Settlement Agreement Term Sheet has been signed which will lead to the transfer of ownership of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) to the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) subject to approvals by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners, Los [...]
In addition to causing physical damage, earthquakes often damage survivors emotionally. The Emergency Management Department (EMD) Bulletin for this month highlights emotional recovery following an earthquake. Responses following disasters can be physical, behavioral and/or emotional, including Headaches, chest pain, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea Concentration and memory problems, including difficulty making decisions or staying focused [...]
