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Invitation to 235th City of LA Birthday & Sneak media preview of new “Gateway to Nature Center” opening at El Pueblo Historical Monument

We would like to invite​ ​​​​you ​​to join us on Saturday, August 27, 2016 to celebrate the City's 235th birthday and, a sneak preview of the soon to open "Gateway to Nature Center" here at El Pueblo (please see attached flyer). The new Center is a partnership between El Pueblo, Western National Parks Association and [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:13:09-07:00July 15th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Invitation to 235th City of LA Birthday & Sneak media preview of new “Gateway to Nature Center” opening at El Pueblo Historical Monument

Mayor’s Message

Employment program aims to connect 15,000 young people to jobs this year. LOS ANGELES—Connecting young people to meaningful employment is an important step in helping them build work experience and start pursuing the careers of their dreams. Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined L.A. County Supervisors Hilda Solis and Don Knabe to mark the success of [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:13:09-07:00July 8th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Mayor’s Message

DWP Reform — Ballot Opinion, To Do List with 23 Items

By Tony Wilkinson On the November 8 ballot, City of Los Angeles voters will be asked to approve Charter changes to improve governance of the Department of Water and Power. At least that's the theory. The measure contains some new contracting freedom, gives the DWP Board its own staff, and doubles the minimum budget for [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:13:10-07:00July 8th, 2016|Blog, City Departments, DWP Reform|Comments Off on DWP Reform — Ballot Opinion, To Do List with 23 Items

Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans: Upcoming Community Workshops

Calling all local residents, employees, businesses, property owners, and community organizations! The City Planning Department is pleased to announce a series of Community Workshops as part of the Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans project. These four workshops will focus on the areas around five stations along the Metro Orange Line -- North Hollywood Station, Van [...]

By |2016-07-07T18:24:30-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans: Upcoming Community Workshops

The Fireworks are Over!

The Dogs and Cats are barking & purring their approval. Los Angeles, July 6, 2016 – Every year around the Fourth of July, animal shelters fill to capacity with lost pets spooked by the loud sounds of fireworks. During this challenging time, available shelter space can be the life-saving difference. In just four days, with [...]

By |2016-07-07T18:18:11-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on The Fireworks are Over!

Town Hall Meeting with LA City Attorney Mike Feuer

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer invites you to a Town Hall with LAPD North Hollywood Community Station, serving the Cahuenga Pass, NOrth Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley, Toluca Lake, Toluca Woods, Universal City, Valley Glen, Valley Village, and West Toluca, though of course all are welcome. This Town Hall will take place on Thursday, [...]

By |2016-07-07T18:08:48-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Town Hall Meeting with LA City Attorney Mike Feuer

Don’t Feed the Meter

Parking meters and time limits are used to encourage turnover, allowing more people access to high-demand parking spaces. State and city parking laws protect public safety and promote parking turnover so that customers can access stores. To learn how to avoid a citation for parking beyond the posted time limits, visit here.

By |2019-07-08T11:13:10-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Don’t Feed the Meter

Metro Bike Share Program Begins

Join us tomorrow for Metro Bike Share’s launch in Grand Park at 12:00 PM. Bicycles at 65 stations in Downtown Los Angeles will be available for check out to make trips close, easy, and convenient. Metro Bike Share is a natural extension of the Metro transit system. Register to use this new transportation program today!

By |2016-07-07T17:57:03-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Metro Bike Share Program Begins

Why State Election Rules Don’t Apply to Neighborhood Council Elections

The purpose of Neighborhood Councils is to "include representatives of the many diverse interests in communities and shall have an advisory role on issues of concern to the neighborhood." (Charter, art. IX, § 900.) Neighborhood Council representation is not limited to residents or citizens but is "open to everyone who lives, works or owns real [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:13:11-07:00July 7th, 2016|Blog, City Departments, Neighborhood Council Elections|Comments Off on Why State Election Rules Don’t Apply to Neighborhood Council Elections