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Emergency Management Department – Disaster Psychology

In addition to causing physical damage, earthquakes often damage survivors emotionally. The Emergency Management Department (EMD) Bulletin for this month highlights emotional recovery following an earthquake. Responses following disasters can be physical, behavioral and/or emotional, including Headaches, chest pain, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea Concentration and memory problems, including difficulty making decisions or staying focused [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:18-07:00August 6th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on Emergency Management Department – Disaster Psychology

LADWP Invites Customers to Eleven Rates Proposal Community Meetings

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) invites customers and interested stakeholders to participate in any of eleven upcoming community meetings to learn more and have their questions answered about the proposed rate changes. Meetings are set up to reach LADWP customers in all parts of the City of Los Angeles and LADWP's [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:18-07:00August 6th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on LADWP Invites Customers to Eleven Rates Proposal Community Meetings

LA City Officials Dedicate New Pocket Park In Hollywood

Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Trust for Public Land (TPL), as well as local residents, celebrated the opening this week of Carlton Way Pocket Park, which is part of the City’s 50 Parks initiative. The park, a public-private partnership with TPL, features an entry plaza with [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:19-07:00August 6th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on LA City Officials Dedicate New Pocket Park In Hollywood

Video: LADOT and El Pueblo Crosswalks

Partnerships are a key to making Los Angeles a great city to live in. Watch El Pueblo GM Chris Espinosa discusses partnership with LADOT to implement signalized crosswalks at the birth place of Los Angeles.

By |2019-07-08T11:15:20-07:00July 30th, 2015|Blog, City Departments, Videos|Comments Off on Video: LADOT and El Pueblo Crosswalks

How to Co-Exist with Coyotes

Dear Angelenos, With increased concern over coyotes in neighborhoods, it appears that the coyotes may have simply adapted to urban living and lost the fear of people. As we continue to study this challenge, we are recommending the use of humane “hazing techniques” designed to re-instill the fear of people for the coyotes. I’d like [...]

By |2015-07-17T11:01:15-07:00July 17th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on How to Co-Exist with Coyotes

MViP Program Implementation Starts July 6

The City of Los Angeles Planning Department has taken a huge step toward accountability and responsibility for the conditions decision-makers impose on Conditional Uses. In early 2013, the Condition Compliance Unit (CCU), created by Michael LoGrande, was charged with the responsibility to begin the enforcement of, or at least determine how to enforce conditions imposed [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:25-07:00June 24th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on MViP Program Implementation Starts July 6

Sidewalk Vending Community Meeting Update

Update: Change of location for the meeting of June 25, 2015 The Los Angeles City Council, Economic Development Committee has requested the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst to solicit community input with regards to sidewalk vending. As indicated below, the Chief Legislative Analyst was instructed to hold four community meetings throughout the City to [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:27-07:00June 18th, 2015|Blog, City Departments, Events|Comments Off on Sidewalk Vending Community Meeting Update

LADOT New Bicycle Corral Installed

Today LADOT Bike Program installed a new bicycle corral at the Peddlers Creamery, 458 S Main St in Downtown Los Angeles. This is also one of the newest Bicycle Friendly Business Districts. BTW, the creamery makes ice-cream in small batches by peddling a stationary bicycle hooked up to a churning machine. This is a marriage [...]

By |2019-07-08T11:15:28-07:00June 18th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on LADOT New Bicycle Corral Installed

LAFD Unveils New Week in Review Feature

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), already a great source for news on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and more, is proud to unveil the LAFD Week in Review. Each Friday, LAFD will deliver an interactive look back at the week that was, pulling content from its social media accounts and beyond. Where is it? Go to [...]

By |2015-06-17T14:14:34-07:00June 17th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on LAFD Unveils New Week in Review Feature

LADWP 50th Anniversary Open House

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) invites you to attend the 50th anniversary of the John Ferraro Building (JFB) and its new designation as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified facility with an open house and architectural and sustainability panel discussion. When: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Time: 9:00am-2:00pm Where: John [...]

By |2015-06-12T11:45:52-07:00June 10th, 2015|Blog, City Departments|Comments Off on LADWP 50th Anniversary Open House