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Upcoming Neighborhood Council Candidate Workshops with EmpowerLA, City Clerk & IgniteLA

It's Neighborhood Council Elections season, so we're partnering with the LA City Clerk's elections team and the IgniteLA women's leadership program to offer free candidate workshops during the month of March at locations around the City! Neighborhood Council Elections or Outreach Committee members; current board members running for re-election; or those interested in joining their [...]

By |2019-03-11T16:07:13-07:00February 22nd, 2019|Blog, Election Chairs, IgniteLA for Young Women, Neighborhood Council Elections, Outreach Chairs|Comments Off on Upcoming Neighborhood Council Candidate Workshops with EmpowerLA, City Clerk & IgniteLA

Beyond Neighborhood Councils: How to Run for Higher Office, Get Appointed to a City Commission, or Find a Job with the City

On Wednesday, February 27th, join us at our Beyond Neighborhood Councils event, to learn how you can capitalize on and build upon your Neighborhood Council experience. The event begins at 6:30 pm, but you can arrive as early as 6:15 pm for registration and networking. RSVP now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-neighborhood-councils-tickets-53041088323 City Councilmember Paul Koretz will offer opening [...]

By |2019-02-22T14:38:45-08:00February 22nd, 2019|Blog, Employment|Comments Off on Beyond Neighborhood Councils: How to Run for Higher Office, Get Appointed to a City Commission, or Find a Job with the City

LADOT Receives Permit Applications for Over 37,000 Dockless On-Demand Scooters & Bikes

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has received applications from 11 dockless mobility companies to operate in the City of Los Angeles. The applications represent permission to operate 37,670 dockless bikes, electric bikes, and scooters. In order to operate in Los Angeles, dockless mobility companies must meet a number of Council-directed requirements, including insurance, [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:09:40-07:00February 22nd, 2019|Blog, Transportation|Comments Off on LADOT Receives Permit Applications for Over 37,000 Dockless On-Demand Scooters & Bikes

Beware These Email Scams Targeting NCs

Neighborhood Councils are being targeted by con artists utilizing the board's public email addresses to try to bilk the Council out of their public funds. They may even ask you to front the money yourself or do something like buy a prepaid debit card or an iTunes gift card, and get reimbursed later.  These scammers [...]

By |2019-02-22T15:37:42-08:00February 22nd, 2019|Blog, Neighborhood Council Funding|Comments Off on Beware These Email Scams Targeting NCs

City Council’s Oversight of Neighborhood Councils to Fall Under Jurisdiction of New Committee – Get Their Agendas

The Los Angeles City Council's support and oversight of LA's Neighborhood Council system will now fall under the jurisdiction of their new Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee, created January 22, 2019 (see Council File 17-0769-S4). In order to stay up to date on City Council's actions regarding NCs (or any of the [...]

By |2019-02-15T16:36:34-08:00February 15th, 2019|Blog, City Council|Comments Off on City Council’s Oversight of Neighborhood Councils to Fall Under Jurisdiction of New Committee – Get Their Agendas

Homelessness Resource Fair April 20: Learn How You Can Help Solve Homelessness in LA

Homelessness in LA is a complex issue. So many people want to help solve homelessness in their communities, and don’t know where to start. Our Homelessness Resource Fair is a starting point where Angelenos can learn how they can start making a difference right away. You'll be able to connect to other local advocates for [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:09:41-07:00February 15th, 2019|Blog, Homelessness|Comments Off on Homelessness Resource Fair April 20: Learn How You Can Help Solve Homelessness in LA

311 Partners with LA Animal Services to Assist Angelenos with Animal Questions

Angelenos can now get help from LA Animal Services via MyLA311 - the City of Los Angeles' one-stop-shop for Angelenos requesting City services or information about City programs. What animal issues can be reported to 311? Animals that are trapped or which have been confined or restrained for an extended period of time (including animals [...]

By |2019-02-15T13:04:20-08:00February 15th, 2019|311, Animal Services, Blog|Comments Off on 311 Partners with LA Animal Services to Assist Angelenos with Animal Questions

Saturday Night Lights 2019 Employment Opportunities

Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) is currently accepting applications for Summer Night Lights (SNL) program Youth Squad/Lead Youth Squads and Site Coordinators. GRYD's mission is to strengthen youth/young adult, family and community resilience to the influence of gangs by fostering public/private collaboration and supporting community-based prevention and intervention services. [...]

By |2019-02-15T14:43:21-08:00February 15th, 2019|Blog, Jobs, Summer Night Lights|Comments Off on Saturday Night Lights 2019 Employment Opportunities

History of African American Film on display at City Hall this month

In honor of African American Heritage Month, Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. presents an art exhibit of photos, film posters, television memorabilia and more in the Bridge Gallery on the third floor of LA City Hall. Titled "Blacks In Cinema," the exhibit features historic film poster collections from Ron Finley and [...]

By |2019-02-15T14:40:21-08:00February 15th, 2019|Blog|Comments Off on History of African American Film on display at City Hall this month

Metro Long Range Transportation Plan

From LA Metro Thank you to everyone who participated in the public engagement process during the first phase of the Our Next LA* project. We heard you and we ask for your help again please! OurNext.LA has an easy-to-use ranking tool. We have identified five broad categories regarding the future you would like to see for transportation in Los Angeles [...]

By |2019-02-15T11:36:41-08:00February 15th, 2019|Blog, Metro|Comments Off on Metro Long Range Transportation Plan