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City Takes Steps to Protect Immigrant Residents
In a move to ensure the quality of life in the nation's second largest city, and to protect LA's highly diverse communities and residents, the City Council recently approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Immigrant Affairs. In addition to the committee's...
Safe Sidewalks LA
From Councilmember Paul Krekorian: Dear Friend: The City of Los Angeles just launched an unprecedented, comprehensive sidewalk repair program, called Safe Sidewalks LA, which will invest $1.4 billion over the next 30 years to make all 11,000 miles of the city's...
LA Commits to $1.4 Billion Sidewalk Repair Plan
The Los Angeles City Council set into motion today the initial stages of a $1.4 billion plan to repair a backlog of broken sidewalks that will allow the city to turn over the responsibility of future upkeep to property owners. City officials plan to spend the funds,...
LA, Your Chances of Fighting that Unfair Parking Ticket Just Improved
A Los Angeles man fought the law and won, and now the city has to stop farming out its parking ticket appeals to a for-profit company. Angelenos who get parking tickets will now have a better chance of winning their appeals after the state's Supreme Court issued a...
Sidewalk Vending Hearing – December 12
Councilmembers Joe Buscaino (CD 15) and Curren Price (CD 9) have put forward a new Street Vending Proposal. Here are the key elements: Street vending will be allowed Citywide from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vending will be prohibited in residential neighborhoods with the...
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Community Cleanup Sweeps Valley Glen Community Park
This week, community members from Valley Glen joined forces to beautify our neighborhood. These volunteers cleaned Valley Glen Community Park of hundreds of bags of trash, debris and illegally dumped items. Remember, if you see graffiti, bulky items, illegal dumping...
DWP Refund Checks May be Headed Your Way
A court-appointed monitor has verified at least $67.5 million in refunds owed DWP customers in the aftermath of the overbilling scandal. A court-appointed independent monitor has verified at least $67.5 million in refunds and credits that the Department of Water and...
This Veterans Day
A note from Congressman Tony Cárdenas: Dear Friends, This week has been difficult on a lot people. However, we cannot forget those who have protected us and have allowed us to engage in the civic process. We thank you, America’s service members, veterans, and military...
The Los Angeles Planning Department Wants to See Your Vision for the City of Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles has recently embarked on a four year journey to update the General Plan. The General Plan is the constitution for future growth and development within the city. It is at the heart and foundation of the city’s long-range vision and serves as the...