Angelenos can save dollars and energy thanks to a free air conditioning tune-up program beginning this summer. LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield joined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today to announce a new money-saving energy incentive package that will be available to Angelenos starting July 1. The new [...]
BREAKING GROUND ON SECOND PHASE OF LARGEST UNDERGROUND RESERVOIR IN THE WESTERN US-- Mayor Eric Garcetti joined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and state water quality officials to break ground on the second phase of the Headworks Underground Reservoir project. Once complete, the $230 million, 110 million-gallon storage facility will be [...]
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) will lead recovery efforts for the Porter Ranch community after the state confirms the leaking well at Aliso Canyon has been sealed. EMD will open a Local Assistance Center in the community to provide a centralized location where residents and [...]
Mayor Garcetti Announces Innovative Pilot Program to Conserve More Water in Historic Drought Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new water meter pilot program that will help the City conserve more water as California continues to endure the most punishing drought in state history. During the month of January, the Los Angeles Department of Water and [...]
Arts Activation Fund will award $200,000 in grants to support the creation and installation of art and cultural projects throughout Los Angeles. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the launch of a $200,000 grant program that will support the work of local artists and bring new vibrancy to public spaces across L.A. The Arts Activation Fund, a [...]
Mayor Garcetti Discusses 'Greenlight Hollywood' Campaign, Positive Economic Impact of Film and Television Production Mayor Eric Garcetti visited the set of "Live by Night" — a new feature film starring, directed, and produced by Ben Affleck — to discuss the positive economic impact of keeping film and television production in L.A. and the success of [...]
Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed veteran housing and homelessness policy expert Wendy Greuel to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's Board of Commissioners (LAHSA). "Wendy’s longtime advocacy for L.A.'s most vulnerable citizens makes her the ideal choice for this position," said Mayor Garcetti. "She brings in-depth expertise, a strong work ethic, and life-long dedication to public [...]
L.A. allocates $12.4 million to aid homeless people ahead of El Nino storms Los Angeles leaders on Wednesday allocated $12.4 million for emergency relief to get homeless people off the streets before the anticipated El Niño winter storms bear down on the city. The vote to commit the funds, which include $10 million in short-term [...]
West Coast Mayors Announce Creation of New Alliance to Address Growing Crisis of Homelessness Mayors from five West Coast cities today announced the creation of an alliance of West Coast mayors united in addressing the growing crisis of homelessness. The alliance was developed during the first West Coast Mayors Summit, a two-day convening of mayors [...]
LOS ANGELES—As world leaders kicked off United Nations climate talks in Paris this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti released the “Los Angeles Climate Action Report,” which shows that L.A. has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The report also details how Los Angeles is nearly halfway to the 2025 emissions reduction target established in the [...]
