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Rising Los Angeles Crime Rate Prompts Plan for More LAPD Patrols
For the third straight year, the crime rate is rising in LA, and, despite having more officers, fewer are actually on patrol Amid a rising crime rate and officer complaints that response times are slower, a City Council committee Tuesday advanced a motion that would...
Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance
Need an extra buck or two? California State Senator Bob Hertzberg IS ASSISTING UP TO 1,000 FAMILIES ENTITLED TO RECEIVE AN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT REFUND OF UP TO $13,000 Call, email or visit us to learn more! (818) 901-5588, Senator.Hertzberg@senate.ca.gov 6150 Van...
Register to Vote Now for the March 7th Municipal Election
Tuesday, February 21 is the deadline to register to vote in the March 7th Election. March 7th's Municipal Election has important LAUSD Schoolboard, Los Angeles Community College, County, and City measures on the ballot. In order to participate you must be registered...
Regional Budget Day – Saturday, February 25
YOUR VOICE The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Present: Your Opinions And Your Ideas On Your Budget Saturday, February 25, 2017 8:30 am to 12:30 pm CENTRAL L.A. Zoo Griffith Park Drive Los Angeles 90027 NORTH/SOUTH...
L.A. City Council Votes Unanimously to Decriminalize Street Vending
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to decriminalize street vending — a move long sought by immigrant advocates who argued that sidewalk sellers should not face criminal charges that could place them at risk of being deported. Fearing a coming...
LA to Speed Up Community Plan Updates
On Wednesday, the LA City Council voted to require regular updates of the city's community plans. As a result, the Department of City Planning will build a framework that accelerates updating the city's 35 community plans to once every six years. Community plans...
LADOT Reactivates Speed Hump Program
Starting this month, the LA Department of Transportation will begin accepting applications for the Speed Hump Program. The popular program was halted in 2009 amid the city's recession. In June 2016, the Budget and Finance Committee restored the program and approved...
Measure S Town Hall Tuesday, Feb 7
Come hear from both sides! Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7-8:30pm El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
City of Los Angeles Reminds Local Businesses It’s Time to Renew
The Los Angeles Office of Finance is reminding entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals that conduct business activities within the City of Los Angeles that it’s time to submit their Business Tax Renewal Form. The filing period ends February 28, 2017, and...
"Alexa, ask L.A. City what City Council meetings are happening tomorrow."
The free L.A. City Skill for Alexa has been updated so Angelenos with an Amazon Echo, Amazon Dot, or any other Alexa-enabled device can “Ask L.A. City” about City Council, Council Committee, and featured events occurring within the City. Many more features and...