Qualified Replace Your Ride program applicants can receive up to $9,500 to replace their own older, high-polluting vehicle with a newer vehicle, upgrade to a hybrid or electric vehicle or an e-bike or an alternative transportation card. This program is available to vehicle owners residing within the South Coast AQMD Jurisdiction who meet the income and vehicle requirements.
https://xappprod.aqmd.gov/RYR/Home/Eligibility
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After observing two-days-a-week outdoor watering restrictions for the past thirteen months, LADWP customers can begin watering outdoor landscapes for up to three-days-a-week. After experiencing a record snowpack, the return to the City’s Phase 2 Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance was approved and effective July 27, 2023.
The return to three-days-a-week watering means customers with street addresses ending in odd-numbers may water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and customers with even-numbered street addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m., when the evaporation rate is appreciably lower than during the middle of the day.
Click here for more information about current watering restrictions and water conservation programs.
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or until intake capacity is reached.
Harbor Gateway Park & Ride
731 W. 182nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90248
Caltrans will have staff on-site to accept household waste and approved debris at no charge.
The following items will NOT be accepted at this location:
Hazardous waste: Refrigerators, batteries, propane cylinders, oil or petroleum, contaminated products, vehicle filters, vehicles or vehicle engine parts, sand, liquid waste, salt/brine, detergents, used needles/sharps containers, medicine, bulbs, fluorescent lights, tires, tire carcasses, tire split rims, chemical containers, hazardous waste, paint containers, electronics, treated wood, contaminated dirt, sewage, asbestos.
Accepted: Furniture and bulky household items, clean dirt (must be in bags), glass, paper, cardboard, household solid waste, and mattresses.
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Los Angeles is no stranger to intense heat waves as this past week has demonstrated. With July bringing in some of the hottest days of the year so far, it is important to be informed of all heat-related safety tips and resources especially as temperatures are expected to continue rising over the weekend:
If you are looking for a place to cool down and escape the sun, remember that ALL Los Angeles City libraries double as cooling centers. Follow this link to see the full list of the city’s libraries.
Follow this link to visit Cool Spots LA, an interactive application that shows you all of the locations you can visit to cool down in one place.
The Emergency Management Department’s most recent newsletter compiles a summary of heat-related resources and tips for Angelenos.
Additionally, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is offering an increased rebate to income-qualified customers who are interested in purchasing a more efficient cooling unit throughout the summer. Click here to learn more.
Lastly, the Los Angeles Fire Department’s website has tools and information regarding wildfires, including how to help prevent them and what to do in the event a fire sparks near your home.
By staying informed and vigilant, we can keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe throughout these summer days.
Caltrans has recently conducted a major clean up along the south side of the 105 freeway, from San Pedro Street to Stanford Avenue, in HGNNC District 8. HGNNC Chairperson Miguel Vazquez worked with Caltrans to schedule the clean up and then coordination was provided by Alison Queen – Caltrans District 7 Public Information Officer, Wendy Higgins – Interim Caltrans Homeless Coordinator, and LAPD Senior Lead Officer Tyson Hamaoka.
The HGNNC Board will be appointing members to the Standing Committees and Community Impact Statement filers on Tuesday, July 11 during the next Board meeting.
To indicate your interest in being appointed, send an email with the Committee(s) you are interested in to hgnnc@sbcglobal.net by Friday, July 7. Please be prepared to be present at the Tues. July 11 Board meeting to give a one-minute presentation on your interest/relevant background for the Committee position(s).
Committees shall have no more than nine members, with at least two of those members being Board members. No more than four Board members can be appointed to any one Committee. Non-Board members shall be HGNNC stakeholders.
Community Interest Filers must be Board members.
Standing Committees:
Bylaws – review/update the HGNNC Bylaws and Standing Rules for presentation to the full Board and further review by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
Executive – Is composed of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer and meets to review overall goals and plans of the Neighborhood Council
Finance – helps to create the fiscal year budget and update it, reviews monthly expenditures, and reviews and recommends approval of Neighborhood Purposes Grants and proposed events to the full Board.
Homeless Issues – assesses the current homeless situation in the HGNNC, hears from service providers, and recommends resources/solutions
Outreach/Communications – plans HGNNC outreach events and various methods of publicity for events and the Neighborhood Council in general, including website and social media
Planning and Land Use – reviews proposed development projects which require additional City hearings/approvals that are located within the HGNNC, evaluates Citywide planning and land use policies and statewide policies which will impact planning and land use, including Community Plan updates, and provides recommendations to the full Board. May meet monthly. Each member must complete a two-hour training to be eligible to vote.
Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness – discusses LAPD services, preparedness for major emergencies, and traffic issues relating to vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and street calming measures
Youth Issues – discusses issues related to those under 18 years of age living in or going to school within the HGNNC boundaries, works on developing close relationships with schools and other youth services within the HGNNC, and recommends youth-related projects and initiatives to the full Board
Your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades, and celebrations around Los Angeles
As Independence Day nears, it’s time to ready the barbeque and find out where Fourth of July fireworks and other star-spangled celebrations are going on throughout L.A. and nearby communities.
Do note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4th. Plus, always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.
Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Fourth of July!
Personal possession or use of fireworks in Los Angels is illegal.
There are dozens of FREE fireworks shows in Los Angeles. Take the entire family and enjoy watching the “rockets’ red glare” under the stars.
Find a free show at lafd.org or call (888) 654-FIRE.
Today Mayor Bass signed the City Council approved $13 billion budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The budget includes an unprecedented $1.3 billion to address housing and homelessness and approximately $3.2 billion for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Regarding LAPD, the budget seeks to restore staffing levels to 9,500 officers, hire additional civilian personnel and increase staffing for 911 dispatch services. To support this effort, there is about $1 million to expedite the application process for candidates looking to join LAPD. Additionally, the city is developing an incentive program that will provide bonuses of up to $15,000 for new officers and lateral recruitment.
Funds for city infrastructure will receive a boost with an additional $28 million to its already required $36 million for sidewalk repairs, and $8 million to improve bus shelters and benches throughout the city.
The budget also includes provisions to support small and local businesses, enhance tourism, expand and continue the city’s Al Fresco program, $5 million to support childcare centers, $18 million for senior meals, as well as investment in the environment through zero-carbon emission goals and green initiatives.
Redistricting listening sessions
After the leaked tape of the three Councilmembers making racist and offensive remarks during the previous 2021 redistricting process for City Council boundaries, the City of Los Angeles is now in the process of considering reforms to the redistricting process, including discussion of how many Council Districts should there be, how many residents should each Councilmember represent, who should be on the Redistricting Commission and how should those people be chosen. In-person meetings have been held and are continuing, with a measure to be placed on next year’s March or November Citywide ballot as a City Charter reform measure. Currently each of the 15 City Councilmember represents about 260,000 people. In contrast, New York City has 51 councilmembers and Chicago has 50.
If you cannot attend one of the in-person sessions, make your comments to Council File 22-1196-S1 using this link Be sure to enter the complete Council File number and click on the link in the confirmation email sent to you to actually submit your comment.