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LA County Aims to End Veteran Homelessness by 2028

Aaron DeVandry November 20, 2025 No Comments

County Approves Action Plan to Help Homeless Veterans Los Angeles County Supervisors have approved a new plan to eliminate veteran homelessness by 2028. The plan focuses on faster housing access,…

LADOT Launches Mobility Action Plan

Aaron DeVandry November 14, 2025 No Comments

The City of Los Angeles is developing its first Mobility Action Plan (MAP), which will guide how LA invests in streets, sidewalks, transit, biking, and walking. The MAP will produce…

LAX Votes to Build New $1.5 Billion Road Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Aaron DeVandry November 14, 2025 No Comments

Project Will Separate Local and Airport Traffic, but Concerns Remain The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with a major new construction project at LAX.…

A full chamber during a recent Los Angeles City Council meeting on budget matters.

City Council Approves Plan to Cut $263M Budget Gap

Aaron DeVandry November 13, 2025 No Comments

Los Angeles Addresses Mid-Year Budget Deficit Three months into the 2025–26 fiscal year, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to manage a projected $263 million budget gap.…

Take the Charter Reform Commission Survey

Aaron DeVandry November 12, 2025 No Comments

The City of Los Angeles is planning to update its City Charter — the local “constitution” that sets the rules for how the City’s government operates. These updates may address topics…

2025 San Fernando Valley Veteran of the Year - Garry Fordyce

Garry Fordyce Named 2025 SF Valley Veteran of the Year

Aaron DeVandry November 10, 2025 No Comments

Garry Fordyce, president of the North Hills West Neighborhood Council, has been honored as the 2025 San Fernando Valley Veteran of the Year. The California State Assembly presented the recognition…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Lifts Emergency Declaration on Homelessness

Aaron DeVandry November 5, 2025 No Comments

“The crisis remains, and so does our urgency,” Bass says Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the city’s local emergency declaration on homelessness, a measure she signed on her…

Emergency Food & Financial Help Available for All Angelenos

Aaron DeVandry November 3, 2025 No Comments

The City of Los Angeles is offering emergency financial assistance and free weekly food distribution through its FamilySource Centers. This support is available to anyone affected by delayed CalFresh benefits…

Los Angeles County Declares State Of Emergency Over Immigration Raids

LA County Declares Emergency Over Immigration Raids

Aaron DeVandry October 15, 2025 No Comments

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to declare a local state of emergency in response to federal immigration raids that have shaken immigrant communities and caused economic…

LA City Council approved an increase in parking meter rates, the first since 2014

Aaron DeVandry October 3, 2025 No Comments

The council authorized a 50 cent increase to parking meter rates across the city, from 1.00 to 1.50 The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 0 to raise parking…

LA Council Advances Plan to Require Fire Sprinklers in Residential High-Rises

Aaron DeVandry October 3, 2025 No Comments

The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-0 to begin writing a law that would require fire sprinkler suppression systems in all residential high-rise buildings. Staff will return with draft regulations…

LA City Council Backs $2.62B Convention Center Expansion Project for Olympics

Aaron DeVandry September 22, 2025 No Comments

The council approved 11 to 2, citing more jobs and tax revenue, and preparing for 2028 Olympics In an 11-2 vote, the Los Angeles City Council approved a $2.62 billion…

Rental Relief Measure Returns to LA County Supervisors, Gains Approval and Funding Boost

Aaron DeVandry September 17, 2025 No Comments

A new emergency fund will provide rental relief for survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires who are still paying for temporary housing, as well as families impacted by recent…

LA City Council Approves Appointment of Patrice Lattimore to be Next City Clerk

Aaron DeVandry September 17, 2025 No Comments

Lattimore replaces former City Clerk Holly Wolcott, who retired in January after a 37-year career at City Hall The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, approved the appointment…

LADWP Attic Insulation Rebate is Back

Aaron DeVandry September 12, 2025 No Comments

Looking to stay comfortable year-round and lower your energy bills? LADWP’s popular Attic Insulation Rebate has returned! Upgrading your attic insulation can help maintain indoor temperatures, reduce energy use, and…

Metro Youth Summit & Youth Council Applications – September

Aaron DeVandry September 10, 2025 No Comments

Metro Youth Council invites you to the annual Youth Summit, an event by youth for youth featuring food, prizes, a DJ, a 360 photo booth, and youth-led discussions. This year’s…

Business Support Through Fire Recovery Workforce Program

Aaron DeVandry September 10, 2025 No Comments

Businesses can increase capacity by hosting temporary workers through the Fire Recovery & Resilience Workforce Program. The program covers wages, benefits, liability, and payroll, and also offers incentives for permanent…

Temporary Job Opportunities for Fire Recovery

Aaron DeVandry September 10, 2025 No Comments

The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program is offering paid disaster relief jobs, transitional employment, and job training to impacted workers. Positions include Intake Specialist and Administrative Support at $25/hr…

Safety Enhancements at 405 Fwy / Nordhoff Street Exit

Aaron DeVandry September 5, 2025 No Comments

The Department of Transportation has installed new no-turn-on-red signs for rush hour at the 405 FWY Nordhoff exit. These improvements will make the transition from rush hour on Aqueduct Avenue…

LA28 Olympics Branded as No-Build and Transit First

Aaron DeVandry August 26, 2025 No Comments

Organizers Unveil Impact and Sustainability Plan Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled their Impact and Sustainability Plan on Monday, highlighting commitments to support local businesses, expand…

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