The California Highway Patrol provides these tips for both drivers and pedestrians to help you stay safe this Halloween weekend. As always, be alert and aware while driving and walking, and protect yourself and others! Safety Tips for Motorists Driving is a complex task, requiring a motorist’s full attention. Drive cautiously, anything that diverts [...]
Videos can be an exciting and useful tool in engaging your stakeholders, but it is important to use them wisely. The more strategic your use of videos, the more effective they will be. Are you starting a new program or campaign in your neighborhood? Doing outreach for upcoming elections? Think carefully about your message and [...]
The recent cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in the United States have undoubtedly caused concern, and the Emergency Management Department is addressing these concerns through education and the dissemination of fact-based information. To date, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola in Los Angeles County. The Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) outbreak in [...]
Join de LaB on Friday, November 7 as we bring together designers and city leaders working to transform Los Angeles. The day's focus will be on urgent issues that Los Angeles faces in the areas of water, transportation, density, and community and how designers, architects, and artists are making a difference in their neighborhoods. Held [...]
Neighborhood councils are on the move! The winners of the 2014 EmpowerLA Awards were announced at the August 18th board meeting of the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. The vote for the winners of the EmpowerLA Awards 2014 was the culmination of stiff competition to name neighborhood councils of the year. A total of 38 nominations [...]
Metro is hosting a unique pitch-style event exploring technology in public transportation. Join industry experts as they discuss how creative technology could help improve the Metro customer experience. Metro and the Digital Future encourages industry leaders to bring innovative solutions to the city’s public transportation issues and the public to participate and share their opinions [...]
Come experience the diversity of stories that make Southern California such a place of discovery. At the 9th annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar, presented by L.A. as Subject and the USC Libraries, anyone with an interest in the region’s history will find something of value. A broad array of institutions and archives will have experts [...]
Join Mayor Eric Garcetti and Mayor's Volunteer Corps Members to plant trees, remove graffiti, and fulfill other community enrichment activities to help beautify Cesar Chavez Avenue on Saturday, October 25. City Plants will be giving away free shade and fruit trees to members of the community who participate. Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014 Time: 8:30am [...]
The LA-32 Neighborhood Council’s Elections and Voter Engagement Committee will host the only Northeast-area candidate forum during a Joint Special Meeting of LA-32 Neighborhood Council’s Elections and Voter Engagement Committee and General Board. Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Rose Hills Recreation Center 4530 Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032 [map] [...]
¡Altars, food trucks, face-painting, amazing bands, and a bar en el centro de Los Ángeles! On November 1, 2014, Grand Park will host a Dia de los Muertos concert event, hosted by Mario Hernandez and featuring music by Palenke Soultribe, La Chamba, Very Be Careful, and DJ Paw, and dance by Xocoyote (Aztec), Nueva Antequera [...]
