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Kristina Smith

Volunteer for the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team

The Mayor’s Crisis Response Team (CRT) was established in 1998 to assist the LAPD and LAFD during crisis situations.  CRT is committed to providing resources and support on scene to survivors of critical incidents in the City of Los Angeles.  Training for this program begins March 26th.

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Mayor Launches Financial Assistance Program to Help Small Business Owners Transition to City’s Permanent Al Fresco Program, Application Opens Today

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that restaurant owners can now apply for the permanent Al Fresco outdoor dining program. The outdoor dining program originally was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and remains popular. The Mayor also launched financial relief for businesses owners to help them …

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Highlights from the January NWNC General Board Meeting

The Northridge West Neighborhood Council convened their inaugural general board meeting of the new year, reflecting on the successes of 2023 and anticipating positive developments in 2024. The session commenced with a presentation by special guest Chris Ahuja, a congressional candidate for the 32nd district and a dedicated long-time valley …

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S.O.L.I.D. Dedication of LAPD SLO (Senior Lead Officer) Trailer and Community Room

On Tuesday September 26th, S.O.L.I.D. (Supporters Of Law Enforcement In Devonshire) hosted a dedication ceremony to recognize the newly upgraded Senior Lead Officer trailer and community room at LAPD Devonshire station. Neighborhood council members from around the CD12 district were invited to tour the facilities and participate in the dedication, …

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NWNC Board Members attend the Congress of Neighborhoods

The Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods was held at City Hall on Saturday September 23rd, which marked the return of an in-person event for this program. More than 600 neighborhood council members from the 99 neighborhood councils throughout LA attended this event,

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Highlights from the September General Board Meeting & Retreat

The Northridge West Neighborhood Council held a Board Retreat recently, which was followed by a regularly scheduled General Board Meeting. Board retreats are held when new board members are elected, as a way to indoctrinate them on board processes and procedures, and working with the many city departments. READ MORE …

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Suspects Arrested thanks to Tracking Device in Victim’s Purse

Studio City: On September 15, 2023, there were three residential burglaries in the Los Angeles community of Studio City. Surveillance footage from the burglaries captured three masked suspects smashing rear glass sliders and entering the residences. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the locations and removed property, jewelry, and handbags. The …

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Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Community Meeting #1

UCLA Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Community Meeting #1 The Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study examines the short- and long-term effects of the disaster and routine emissions on the health of communities living and working in proximity to the blowout. The UCLA Health Study team invites you to a …

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West Nile Virus Alert for San Fernando Valley

My name is Helen Kuan and I am an acting public information officer for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD). I would like inform you that GLACVCD has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in the Porter Ranch this year. The …

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Northridge West Participates in National Night Out

The Northridge West Neighborhood Council was pleased to have participated in National Night Out on August 1st, 2023.  The event sponsored by Devonshire LAPD and Councilman John Lee’s office provided an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together at Northridge Park to build community and have fun.  A good time …

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