Drumstick Dash LA is LA’s largest Thanksgiving 5K/10K run held on Thanksgiving Day. Fun for all the family and serious runners alike–including lots of freebies, a costume contest, awards, and the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause. All proceeds will help Hope of the Valley provide over 500,000 hot meals …
Read More »The Homeless Education Office is Seeking Sponsors. Help Bring Magic to the Holidays!
The LAUSD Homeless Education Office, is excited to announce that they are currently registering sponsors for their 14th annual SPONSOR-A-FAMILY initiative! During the holiday season, they invite individuals and groups to sponsor LAUSD students and families who are experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, the impact and recovery from the pandemic has critically affected many students …
Read More »Volunteers Needed to Pack and Pass out Thanksgiving Baskets
The Northridge West Neighborhood Council supported the Thanksgiving Baskets program with a neighborhood purpose grant. Now the YMCA needs volunteers to pack and pass out the baskets. On page 4 of the linked flyer below, there are the dates for volunteers to come help on Nov 13 nd 14 and …
Read More »Peter Lasky Awarded Certificate of Appreciation
The Northridge West Neighborhood Council (NWNC) would like to recognize outstanding locals who are caring for our wonderful community by serving our neighbors. Northridge West exists to serve our neighbors and to encourage our local citizens to take actions that promotes a happier and healthier Northridge West Community for all. …
Read More »Public Input Hearing on Redistricting of LAUSD
The LAUSD Redistricting Commission released Draft Map 1A, Draft Map 1B, and Draft Map 2 and the Commissioners need to hear from you and your neighbors!
Read More »Balboa & Devonshire Community Beautification Video & other cleanup photos.
Here’s a new and eye-opening video showing the VOLUNTEERS CLEANING COMMUNITIES & NORTHRIDGE BEAUTIFICATION GROUP doing their final clean-up at the Devonshire & Balboa homeless encampment. A special thank you to those volunteers who are working selflessly to keep our community clean. Please show your support. (Video credit: Mark Hovater). …
Read More »Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study Update
The LA County Department of Health has completed a report that highlights key messages and findings from hundreds of comments related to the draft goals and priorities for the health study. A $1.8 billion settlement has also been agreed upon. Read the article and other info below:
Read More »The NWNC Public Safety Committee Urges You to Prepare!
The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Program is designed to help you, your family, and your neighborhood prepare for disaster. There are a variety of things you can do to increase your readiness.
Read More »Cleanups continue in our Neighborhood Council area…check out the new photos.
More locations and photos of recent clean ups in NWNC area. View the Limekiln Canyon photos and our hard working community members here. This clean up was sponsored by Councilman John Lee.
Read More »Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips
The Los Angeles area has been experiencing thefts of catalytic converters. It can cost up to $2,000 to replace your catalytic converter if it is stolen…and it is illegal to drive without one. See more info in the flyer below.
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