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March 2, 2023
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Support Low-Income Families, Seniors and Small Restaurant Owners Impacted by Unprecedented Regional Gas Market Prices

Thousands newly eligible for winter bill assistance after SoCalGas bolsters United Way’s Gas Assistance Fund with historic $5 million contribution $4 million will revive Fueling Our Communities – a collaboration with local nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to tens of thousands of Californians since 2020 $1 million in aid to small restaurant […]

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February 24, 2023
Notice: Public Hearings for SoCalGas Application for Increase of Gas and Electric Rates

Notice of Participation Hearings Southern California Gas Company's Request to Increase Gas Rates Application A.22-05-015 Para más información sobre esta reunión pública, y cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-342-4545. Why am I receiving this notice? Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would like to hear from […]

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February 22, 2023
Unprecedented Blizzard Warning Issued In Los Angeles County

Angelenos may get a rare snow day with snow in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and blizzard conditions in the San Gabriel Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County, for the first time in history. The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service applies to the local mountains, but the […]

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February 19, 2023
CicLAvia Returns to the Valley this Weekend

CicLAvia returns to the Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM - 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find the […]

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February 19, 2023
LAEWDD Child Care Grant for Single Parents

The LAEWDD Child Care Grant for single parents will provide eligible applicants up to $1K per month for six months in childcare support & employment training opportunities. Visit https://bit.ly/lacipgrant for more information.

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February 19, 2023
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) First-Time Homebuyer Program

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) has programs to assist first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Los Angeles. These programs are designed to assist first-time homebuyers with purchase assistance for the down payment, closing costs, and other costs to help eligible homebuyers realize their dream of homeownership in the City. For more […]

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February 19, 2023
East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project

As part of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, Metro’s contractor, W.A. Rasic Construction Co., Inc., will perform advanced utility work activities ahead of major construction. This work will be conducted along Van Nuys Bl from Vanowen St to Hart St and will include excavations, vault installation, repaving of roadway, and sidewalk […]

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February 19, 2023
Tips for Managing Higher Gas Bills

To help customers manage energy usage and possibly save on bills, SoCalGas has recommended the above tips. SoCalGas’ free Ways to Save tool may also help customers find ways to save on natural gas bills, with a personalized savings plan that offers a household energy analysis, customized energy-efficiency recommendations, bill comparisons, and energy usage comparisons. […]

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February 14, 2023
Van Nuys Airport Vision Study Open House - February 22 at 6pm

Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) invites you to attend a special virtual one house where they will share information about the Vany Nuys Airport (VNY) Vistion Study. The Los Angeles City Planning Department (LACP) also will be joining LAWA to provide information on the Southwest Valley Area Community Plans Update. This special virtual open house […]

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February 9, 2023
LA City Council Approves Contracts for Mental Health Services at City Libraries

The L.A. City Council approved more than $800,000 in contracts to provide assistance to librarians and other library staff to train them should they encounter someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. The L.A. City Council approved three new contracts Tuesday for mental health services at public libraries. The contracts total more than $800,000 and will provide […]

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February 7, 2023
CA Urges Feds To Probe Gas Companies, Increases Rebates

Help for skyrocketing gas bills is on the way. Credits ranging from $90 to $120 will appear on utility bills as soon as March. Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking federal authorities to investigate the recent spike in natural gas prices — an increase that has been evident to many Californians as their utility bills skyrocket. Households […]

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February 2, 2023
Peace and Healing Centers

L.A. is piloting a program to create physical spaces where communities with high rates of pollution, poverty, and violence can go to heal. Why it matters: The nine Peace and Healing centers are located in L.A. REPAIR Zones, which stands for Reforms for Equity and Public Acknowledgement of Institutional Racism. Half of Angelenos living in poverty […]

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February 1, 2023
Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan Community Meeting

You are invited to participate in an upcoming community meeting to discuss the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan. February 8, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:oo pm Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd Encino, CA 91316 The City of Los Angeles and Community Partners invite you to the first of four interactive community open house events designed […]

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January 29, 2023
Los Angeles Council District 6 Candidate Forum - Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10AM

Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:00 AM Come join us in person or stream the forum online at VANC34.org Osborne Neighborhood Church 13501 Osborne St Arleta, CA

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January 28, 2023
LAPD Cadet Program Applications

Interested in joining the LAPD Youth Cadet Program? Applications are currently open to join this program designed to offer youth an opportunity to develop skills that will help them throughout their lives, while working with one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country. The program is offered at each of the 21 community police stations […]

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January 28, 2023
LASAN Launches OrganicsLA

Effective immediately, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) customers should use their green bin to dispose of all food scraps and food-soiled paper, along with their existing yard waste. To help residents start collecting food scraps, the City is providing 2-gal kitchen pails. These pails are available for pick-up at participating distribution sites, one pail per household, […]

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January 26, 2023
Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Elections - Run for Office to Make a Difference in Lake Balboa

FILE FOR CANDIDACY BETWEEN February 18, 2023 - April 4, 2023 REGION 3 ELECTION DAY Sunday, June 18, 2023 REGION 3 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS Lake Balboa, Canoga Park, Encino, Reseda, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills-Warner Center LBNC GOVERNING BOARD ELECTED POSITIONS: Residential Stakeholder Representative Business Stakeholder Representative Organizational Stakeholder Representative Senior Stakeholder Representative Youth Stakeholder […]

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January 21, 2023
Relief Resources for Natural Gas Bills

In an effort to help combat the rising prices and ease the burden on customers, SoCalGas is offering accessible tools to help cut down on energy usage and help lower your bills amidst the rising costs. Currently, they are encouraging customers to sign up for weekly Bill Tracker Alerts to monitor gas consumption, take steps to reduce usage, and […]

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January 19, 2023
City Clerk Certifies Candidate List for Council District 6 Special Election

CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES 2023 COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 SPECIAL ELECTION Los Angeles City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott has released the official list of candidates for the April 4, 2023, Council District 6 Special Election. A random alphabet drawing conducted by the California Secretary of State on January 5, 2023, determined the order in which candidates are […]

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January 15, 2023
Mayor Bass Declares State of Emergency over Storm Damage

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday declared a state of emergency over storm damage after the city was pummeled by rain. Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency Friday after the greater Los Angeles area was pummeled with rain, causing flooding, roadway damage, and deaths in California. The declaration, effective immediately, directs the […]

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March 2, 2023
SoCalGas Announces $10 Million to Support Low-Income Families, Seniors and Small Restaurant Owners Impacted by Unprecedented Regional Gas Market Prices

Thousands newly eligible for winter bill assistance after SoCalGas bolsters United Way’s Gas Assistance Fund with historic $5 million contribution $4 million will revive Fueling Our Communities – a collaboration with local nonprofits that has provided free meals and groceries to tens of thousands of Californians since 2020 $1 million in aid to small restaurant […]

Read More
February 24, 2023
Notice: Public Hearings for SoCalGas Application for Increase of Gas and Electric Rates

Notice of Participation Hearings Southern California Gas Company's Request to Increase Gas Rates Application A.22-05-015 Para más información sobre esta reunión pública, y cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 1-800-342-4545. Why am I receiving this notice? Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) would like to hear from […]

Read More
February 22, 2023
Unprecedented Blizzard Warning Issued In Los Angeles County

Angelenos may get a rare snow day with snow in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills and blizzard conditions in the San Gabriel Mountains. A blizzard warning has been issued for Los Angeles County, for the first time in history. The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service applies to the local mountains, but the […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
CicLAvia Returns to the Valley this Weekend

CicLAvia returns to the Valley! Join us for the first CicLAvia Sunday of 2023: CicLAvia-The Valley on February 26, from 9 AM - 3 PM. 5 miles of open streets on Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, for you to run, walk, cycle, dance, and skate, as long as it’s people-powered! Find the […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
LAEWDD Child Care Grant for Single Parents

The LAEWDD Child Care Grant for single parents will provide eligible applicants up to $1K per month for six months in childcare support & employment training opportunities. Visit https://bit.ly/lacipgrant for more information.

Read More
February 19, 2023
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) First-Time Homebuyer Program

The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) has programs to assist first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers purchase homes in the City of Los Angeles. These programs are designed to assist first-time homebuyers with purchase assistance for the down payment, closing costs, and other costs to help eligible homebuyers realize their dream of homeownership in the City. For more […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project

As part of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, Metro’s contractor, W.A. Rasic Construction Co., Inc., will perform advanced utility work activities ahead of major construction. This work will be conducted along Van Nuys Bl from Vanowen St to Hart St and will include excavations, vault installation, repaving of roadway, and sidewalk […]

Read More
February 19, 2023
Tips for Managing Higher Gas Bills

To help customers manage energy usage and possibly save on bills, SoCalGas has recommended the above tips. SoCalGas’ free Ways to Save tool may also help customers find ways to save on natural gas bills, with a personalized savings plan that offers a household energy analysis, customized energy-efficiency recommendations, bill comparisons, and energy usage comparisons. […]

Read More
February 14, 2023
Van Nuys Airport Vision Study Open House - February 22 at 6pm

Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) invites you to attend a special virtual one house where they will share information about the Vany Nuys Airport (VNY) Vistion Study. The Los Angeles City Planning Department (LACP) also will be joining LAWA to provide information on the Southwest Valley Area Community Plans Update. This special virtual open house […]

Read More
February 9, 2023
LA City Council Approves Contracts for Mental Health Services at City Libraries

The L.A. City Council approved more than $800,000 in contracts to provide assistance to librarians and other library staff to train them should they encounter someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. The L.A. City Council approved three new contracts Tuesday for mental health services at public libraries. The contracts total more than $800,000 and will provide […]

Read More
February 7, 2023
CA Urges Feds To Probe Gas Companies, Increases Rebates

Help for skyrocketing gas bills is on the way. Credits ranging from $90 to $120 will appear on utility bills as soon as March. Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking federal authorities to investigate the recent spike in natural gas prices — an increase that has been evident to many Californians as their utility bills skyrocket. Households […]

Read More
February 2, 2023
Peace and Healing Centers

L.A. is piloting a program to create physical spaces where communities with high rates of pollution, poverty, and violence can go to heal. Why it matters: The nine Peace and Healing centers are located in L.A. REPAIR Zones, which stands for Reforms for Equity and Public Acknowledgement of Institutional Racism. Half of Angelenos living in poverty […]

Read More
February 1, 2023
Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan Community Meeting

You are invited to participate in an upcoming community meeting to discuss the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan. February 8, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:oo pm Encino Community Center 4935 Balboa Blvd Encino, CA 91316 The City of Los Angeles and Community Partners invite you to the first of four interactive community open house events designed […]

Read More
January 29, 2023
Los Angeles Council District 6 Candidate Forum - Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10AM

Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:00 AM Come join us in person or stream the forum online at VANC34.org Osborne Neighborhood Church 13501 Osborne St Arleta, CA

Read More
January 28, 2023
LAPD Cadet Program Applications

Interested in joining the LAPD Youth Cadet Program? Applications are currently open to join this program designed to offer youth an opportunity to develop skills that will help them throughout their lives, while working with one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country. The program is offered at each of the 21 community police stations […]

Read More
January 28, 2023
LASAN Launches OrganicsLA

Effective immediately, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) customers should use their green bin to dispose of all food scraps and food-soiled paper, along with their existing yard waste. To help residents start collecting food scraps, the City is providing 2-gal kitchen pails. These pails are available for pick-up at participating distribution sites, one pail per household, […]

Read More
January 26, 2023
Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council Elections - Run for Office to Make a Difference in Lake Balboa

FILE FOR CANDIDACY BETWEEN February 18, 2023 - April 4, 2023 REGION 3 ELECTION DAY Sunday, June 18, 2023 REGION 3 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS Lake Balboa, Canoga Park, Encino, Reseda, Tarzana, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills-Warner Center LBNC GOVERNING BOARD ELECTED POSITIONS: Residential Stakeholder Representative Business Stakeholder Representative Organizational Stakeholder Representative Senior Stakeholder Representative Youth Stakeholder […]

Read More
January 21, 2023
Relief Resources for Natural Gas Bills

In an effort to help combat the rising prices and ease the burden on customers, SoCalGas is offering accessible tools to help cut down on energy usage and help lower your bills amidst the rising costs. Currently, they are encouraging customers to sign up for weekly Bill Tracker Alerts to monitor gas consumption, take steps to reduce usage, and […]

Read More
January 19, 2023
City Clerk Certifies Candidate List for Council District 6 Special Election

CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES 2023 COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 SPECIAL ELECTION Los Angeles City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott has released the official list of candidates for the April 4, 2023, Council District 6 Special Election. A random alphabet drawing conducted by the California Secretary of State on January 5, 2023, determined the order in which candidates are […]

Read More
January 15, 2023
Mayor Bass Declares State of Emergency over Storm Damage

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday declared a state of emergency over storm damage after the city was pummeled by rain. Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency Friday after the greater Los Angeles area was pummeled with rain, causing flooding, roadway damage, and deaths in California. The declaration, effective immediately, directs the […]

Read More
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