This past Monday evening in the Bradley Tower we celebrated the accomplishments of the Fall 2018 Class of IgniteLA. Our EmpowerLA team gathered to highlight the successes, learning, and bonds developed among the group of 65 Angelenas taking part in our leadership training, designed to empower and inspire young women with the skills to grow [...]
The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners had a special meeting on Monday, October 29 at 6 pm at Hooper Avenue Elementary School in South LA. During the meeting, the Commission and EmpowerLA celebrated the 15 year Anniversary of the Central Alameda Neighborhood Council. Congratulations to the Central Alameda Neighborhood Council for 15 years of service and [...]
Adopting a mature orphaned cat or dog is a great way to add love to your life. Many people automatically think of a puppy or kitten when they contemplate adopting a pet. Kittens and puppies are cute and cuddly, but they demand a lot of time, patience and energy. If you are considering adopting a [...]
In 2020, Los Angeles County will transition from traditional polling places to vote centers, which will increase the availability and accessibility of voting opportunities for LA-area voters. Unlike traditional polls, voters will be able to register same-day at vote centers, and they will be able to cast their ballot at any location in LA County [...]
The draft 2019 Neighborhood Council Election Handbook is now available for your review and the City Clerk would like your feedback. Please send any comments, questions, or suggested revisions to clerk.electionsnc@lacity.org by Monday, November 19th. Please note that action by the Neighborhood Council board is not necessary. Once the City Clerk reviews this feedback and makes final revisions, the Handbook [...]
With the support of Edison International, 11 partners including the City of LA, LA County, the U.S. Forest Service, Cal State Parks, Western National Parks Association, Santa Rosa Plateau, the City of Carson, Riverside County Parks, Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks, City of Long Beach, and Rancho Palos Verdes have joined forces in [...]
Metro, Uber, Lyft, and Lime are all offering free (or deeply discounted) rides to get voters to the polls on Election Day! The City has also relaxed some of the parking restrictions that are normally in place, to help increase voter access. Metro Los Angeles and six other local public transit agencies are offering free fares [...]
Apply by February 11, 2019 to the Capital Fellows Programs - csus.edu/calst/programs Assembly Fellowship Program Executive Fellowship Program Judicial Fellowship Program California Senate Fellows Capital Fellows Introductory Video: https://youtu.be/mxaJ9s7ieFY The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California state government. Fellows work for 10-11 months as full-time, [...]
Mayor Garcetti's temporary homeless housing initiative - called A Bridge Home - has begun rolling out across LA, with the first site already open in the historic city center district near El Pueblo. Many Neighborhood Councils have been fielding questions and concerns from their stakeholders about the impact this program will have on their community. The [...]
Halloween is just around the corner, so here's a treat you won't want to miss! Check out this video from LA Stormwater - the City's watershed protection program - to learn the scary truth about litter and what YOU can do to prevent pollution this season. Share this video with your Neighborhood Council and stay [...]
