Temperatures reached over 100 degrees in the San Fernando Valley last week before cooling off. More heat waves will come this summer, so be ready! During extreme heat, the City opens up hundreds of facilities to be utilized as cooling centers, including Senior Citizen Centers, most Recreation and Parks facilities, …

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced today it will stop accepting rebate applications this week. With demand soaring due to the ongoing drought, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced today it will stop accepting rebate applications this week from people who rip out turf lawns in …

Hello Devonshire Community, I want to inform you about a growing concern in our community regarding Domestic Violence. Devonshire Division is experiencing a 62% increase in Aggravated Assaults, which includes Domestic Violence, Road Rage incidents, Battery, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon, just to name a few. Most of these …

The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission unveiled its new two-story shelter — which will include 30 beds for a short-term emergency shelter — to the community Monday with dignitaries’ speeches, tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 16,000-square-foot shelter, located at 8756 Canby Ave., triples the Rescue Mission’s capacity from 30 …

The summer swimming season is here and L.A.’s public pools open in June and remain open through Labor Day! Please visit the links below to find out more information on hours and activities at LA City Pools. Our public pools are a wonderful resource, offering kids and adults in the …

Northridge West Neighborhood Council has three open seats now: One At-Large seat One Renter (Resident) in NWNC boundaries seat One open seat for a Senior, minimum age 62 and living in NWNC boundaries. If interested, send an e-mail to John Mah at and copy to Tom Johnson at  to be put on next NWNC General …

This week, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget. The Budget and Finance Committee built on the Mayor’s proposed budget, finding an additional $50 million in net revenue. Here are some of the highlights of what was adopted:

Mayor Eric Garcetti released a long-range plan multibillion dollar plan, including bikesharing and solar panels, to get Los Angeles green. Mayor Eric Garcetti released a long-range plan today that lays out his goals for making the city more economically and environmentally sustainable, including adding electric car charging outlets and bikeshare …

For the first time in the history of Los Angeles, the City has made a commitment this week to establishing a sustainable, fair, long-term sidewalk repair policy by settling the Willits class action lawsuit. The City will invest $31 million per year for the next 30 years to fix our …