by wen-min | Aug 31, 2020 | Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood, Home, Public Safety
Please enjoy this digital copy of the Valley Glen Voice, which is now in its 20th year of publication as the quarterly newsletter of the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association (VGNA). One of the key issues addressed is on page 7: improving public safety on Ethel between... 
by wen-min | Jul 10, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
West Nile Virus Detection: The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Valley Glen, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Valley Village, Studio City and Sherman Oaks! GLACVCD... 
by wen-min | Jun 23, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
Fireworks Have Consequences. WHY ARE FIREWORKS IN L.A. ILLEGAL? Fireworks kill on average 40 people per year. More than 3,000 people are hospitalized. More than half of those victims are children. There are many other reasons to avoid the personal use of fireworks,... 
by wen-min | Jun 12, 2020 | Public Safety
Beginning Friday, June 12, 2020 the following are permitted to reopen/resume: – gyms and fitness centers – museums, galleries – hotels for leisure – day camps and their pools – film, TV and music production – stadiums and arenas (without spectators) Businesses that... 
by wen-min | Jun 1, 2020 | Public Safety
In his press conference May 29th, Mayor Garcetti announced some of the latest steps the City and County of Los Angeles are taking toward a public health-conscious reopening of local businesses and public spaces. Here’s an overview of what’s open so far – please keep... 
by wen-min | May 22, 2020 | Public Safety
Research on the Effect of Sunlight on the Virus Newsweek reported May 22, 2020 that research showed that sunlight deactivated the virus in 7-14 minutes. Full Newsweek Article on Sunlight & Coronavirus. Safety Alerts Stay on top of the Mayor’s latest updates... 
by wen-min | Apr 27, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
Thank you to the more than 150 people who donated to our Food Drive this past weekend and to the 20 volunteers who helped. With the support of Councilman Paul Krekorian, the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association and Olive Fresh MarketPlace, we donated nearly a pallet... 
by wen-min | Apr 17, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
Face Masks The Getty is teaming up with the Mayor to recommend you wear cloth face coverings—not medical masks—when leaving your home, like our pal in denim here. Cloth face coverings can be made with a bandana or scarf, or you can create one using fabric:... 
by wen-min | Apr 10, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
As of Friday, April 10, face masks will be required when you are out interacting with any business. If you are not wearing one, they can refuse to serve you. Required face coverings are not medical-grade masks or N95 respirators, but rather, fabric coverings, such as... 
by wen-min | Mar 27, 2020 | Home, Public Safety
March 27, 2020 Mayor Garcetti has extended the Safer at Home order as of March 26: Closure of all outdoor sports amenities — including skate parks, tennis courts, baseball fields, and basketball courts. Parks still remain open for walking or running; however, when at...