The USGS has developed a prototype earthquake early warning system that they hope to deploy in California as soon support is received for running the instruments and software. As part of this program, we want want to create apps to deliver earthquake early warnings in a way that will help people use the information effectively. [...]
Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Economic Development and your local Los Angeles public library are excited to host the Small Business Entrepreneurship: Doing Business in LA workshop series. This free two hour workshop for pre-startup and small business owners will teach the basics of small business entrepreneurship and how to legally start a business in [...]
I hope this newsletter finds you well. I’m almost back to full steam with a few nifty adjustments to my desk and chair so that I can function better while I’m on the mend. Thanks so much to folks who emailed me well wishes on my (and my car’s!) speedy recovery. I really appreciate it! [...]
We are carefully coordinating a 24/7 operation to ensure we get the pipes fixed and traffic moving ASAP. Sunset Boulevard near the break remains closed, so commuters should plan ahead and people should avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. UPDATED 8/1/2014: While our focus is on making those repairs and reopening Sunset Boulevard as quickly [...]
For information on the status of policies being reviewed by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, click here. Please let me know if you have any questions. Joe Hari Director of Policy
On Monday, July 28th 2014, the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (Department) received a visit from Mayor Alfredo Peñate, from Santa Ana, El Salvador; traveling with Mayor Peñate was Ms. Karen Figueroa, Communications Director. The visit came about due to efforts from Westlake South Neighborhood Council board members Manuel Olmos and Nelson Castillo who contacted the [...]
LA City Councilmembers Call for the Humane Treatment of Unaccompanied Minors and the Consideration of their Status as Refugees Officials announce the introduction of a City-wide resolution that denounces to repeal the 2008 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, reducing immigrant children’s access to immigration hearings Los Angeles Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, Mitch O’Farrell, Nury Martinez and [...]
At the beginning of the calendar year, Neighborhood Council leaders meet with the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles and his budget team to present their budget findings and recommendations. But the City Budget journey begins months earlier, with the selection of NC Budget Advocates, enlisting the support of NC Budget Representatives, and continues [...]
HOLLYWOOD -- Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell is pleased to announce another transportation alternative for residents and visitors in Hollywood traveling to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). FlyAway® bus service to and from the heart of Hollywood will be available to the traveling public starting Wednesday, September 3rd. The pick up and [...]
As the streets of Los Angeles continue to deterioriate, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services has been unable to document both the number and location of potholes throughout the city and its status regarding the collection of monies it is owed, City Controller Ron Galperin said Thursday. With gravel, sand and recycled pavement behind [...]
