The City of Los Angeles is proposing to adopt and implement an ordinance to ban the use of single-use plastic carryout bags, charge a fee on paper bags, and promote the use of reusable bags at specified retailers within the City. A six-month grace period would be provided for large …
Read More »Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair – Saturday, Oct 6
Saturday, October 6, 2012 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Fire Station 87—10124 Balboa Bl. (between Devonshire & Lassen) The Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair is a joint Whole Community event to help bring awareness to being better prepared for emergencies and disasters.
Read More »Transfer Permits Required for Most Sales of Young Pets in Los Angeles
Anyone selling, adopting out, bartering, brokering, or even giving away puppies, kittens or other animals under 6 months of age within the City of Los Angeles must obtain an annual Transfer Permit (LAMC Sec. 53.15.2) from the LA Department of Animal Services. The requirement not only applies to pet breeders and brokers …
Read More »Preliminary Election Results
At-Large Representatives MATTHEW VALLECILLA GERRY MALAIS Open At-Large Representative STEVEN KOCH Senior Representatives KENNETH FUTERNICK FREDDIE RYMOND Homeowner Representative DARRELL GRIFFIN Click here to download Canvass of Votes (pdf)
Read More »PUBLIC SAFETY: CA Legislature Passes City Attorney Bill to Curb Human Trafficiking
Legislation sponsored by City Attorney Carmen A. Trutanich (AB 2212) that provides a new civil remedy designed to shut down human trafficking operations has now passed through both the California Assembly and Senate. The bill is scheduled for a final concurrence vote in the Assembly within the next week, at …
Read More »LADOT Releases Annual Report
We are pleased to share with you LADOT’s fiscal year 2011-2012 annual report and accompanying “We are LADOT” video.
Read More »Interactive Map of New CA Legislative and Congressional Districts
With the 2010 Census results comes changes to our Legislative and Congressional Districts. Here is a great interactive website where you can enter your address and find out exactly what districts you belong to. http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/29/3804492/see-your-senate-assembly-or-congress.html
Read More »Free Rollerskating at Skateland to Help Battle Childhood Obesity
At a time when childhood obesity has become an epidemic, and the economic recession continues to make it difficult for families, our friends at Skateland in Northridge announced a great, free project to help kids stay fit and have fun. As part of Kidsskatefree.com, Northridge Skateland is offering free passes for …
Read More »LADWP Asks Customers to Continue Conserving Energy Where Possible During Heat Wave
As a heat wave continues to roast the Southland, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power asks customers to keep conserving energy use where possible between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. today, while staying safe. A statewide Flex Alert was issued yesterday by the California Independent System Operator (CAL ISO) to encourage energy conservation through Sunday, August …
Read More »Paid Student Intern Position with DOT
The Department of Transportation will be hiring 22 student interns this year. The intern will not have to be a transportation or engineering students, but will have to be enrolled in school (4 or 2 year college). Students will be paid $15 hourly. Assignments will entail simple task, like filing, conducting traffic counts etc. For more information contact Collins Allen at (951) 776-1515,or/and
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