DISTRICT 4 Newsletters

How can a street sign be homophobic? 

Last weekend, my staff and I put on our marching (and dancing) shoes and walked in the LA Pride Parade. It was a time! I’ll never forget the smiling faces of Angelenos lining the streets of Hollywood beaming with pride, allyship and love along the way.


While we party and parade through Pride Month in LA, it’s also important to confront the history of how this city hasn’t always been a welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people – in ways that might not be obvious to us today.

Silver Lake, my own neighborhood, is a historic epicenter of the modern gay rights movement, and was a refuge for so many LGBTQ+ people in the mid-20th century. But this movement was met with real homophobia as well, in ways that were troublingly inscribed on the physical spaces of the neighborhood. 

In neighborhoods across the city where LGBTQ+ residents were living, the city installed “No Cruising” signs and signs prohibiting U-turns specifically between midnight and 6am targeted explicitly at gay men who were looking for partners. While many of these signs were removed over recent years, some still remained. 

This week, I am proud to say that we removed the last of these signs in Silver Lake, taking down these relics of this city’s homophobic past. These particular “No U-turn” signs were outside of the AT Center, a landmark alcohol and drug recovery and wellness center serving LGBTQ+ people for decades, where we celebrated the sign removal.


The signs were brought to our office’s attention by Donovan Daughtry, a Silver Lake resident. He heard about them on a podcast hosted by Chris Cruse who has been creating a living document of queer history in LA on QueerMaps.org. The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council rallied community support for their removal, an effort led by longtime SLNC member Maebe A. Girl. I was also delighted to have the partnership of my colleague Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez in this effort since Griffith Park Blvd is a dividing line between our districts. 

All in all, Pride Month has reminded me why I moved to LA – because for me it has always been a city of belonging, a city that embraces our differences. It represents what a place can be when it opens its arms to differences of all kinds. And Pride is a huge part of that for me. It’s an affirmation and an opportunity for us to remind each other and recommit ourselves to that shared value. So I feel very happy to be part of this city that says to the LGBTQ+ community, we welcome you.

Happy Pride!

Nithya

I. Updates From City Hall — Voting “No” On The Mayor’s Budget, Earning Federal Appropriations Consideration for District Projects

II. In The District — Celebrating Pride With The Teamsters, AANHPI Womx’s Luncheon At City Hall, Having A Sweet Time Watching ‘Wonka’ At The Studio City Movie Night In The Park, Witnessing The Power Of Support At She Is Hope LA, Touring The Reseda Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind, Joining Encino For An Emergency Preparedness Drill, Doing Our Part For The AAPI Community Day Of Service In Reseda, Attending The Interfaith Solidarity Network’s Event “One Heart,” Enjoying A Spring Concert In The Park, Welcoming New Pollinator Garden In Lake Hollywood, Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The San Fernando Valley National Women’s Political Caucus

III. Upcoming Events – CD4’s LGBTQIA+ Support Day, 30th Anniversary Of The Encino Farmers Market, SONC Movie Night

IV. Resources & Forums — Survey: Sherman Oaks Van Nuys Park, Federal Aid For February Storm Damage, Application For Permanent Al Fresco Permit

V. Construction & Closures — Lakeridge Rd. Resurfacing, Thrasher Ave. Resurfacing 

VI. Other Helpful Links 

VOTING NO ON THE MAYOR’S BUDGET

This year, for the first time, I voted no on the Mayor’s proposed budget. My vote is an acknowledgment of the shortfalls of this process – and my own failings to navigate them. My vote is also a commitment to do the work to improve how we deliver services – to be able to tell our residents that we have built our departments and deployed our workforce to do the work of the city as effectively and efficiently as possible. A commitment to ensure that our next budget is able to accomplish all our goals of compensating our workers well and expanding the services we’re able to deliver – and not to pit them against each other.

I want to uplift and thank all the parties involved for navigating us through this year’s particularly difficult budget process. Everyone did really excellent work, and we emerged from a very serious challenge with maybe the best finished document we could have anticipated. 

All of the members of the Budget Committee, Chair Bob Blumenfield, Mayor Bass and her office, the Council President and his office, Matt Szabo and his team, Sharon Tso and her team – there were a lot of hard choices made, but I’m really glad that so many of our city positions, even some currently vacant ones that we aspire to fill, were preserved, and the hard work was done to really bring the best possible document forward for our residents and our city workforce.

The challenge before us now is to examine, to dig into, and to really engage in the process of improving how we deploy our city workers in order to ensure that our residents are getting the services that their taxes have paid for, and that our workers are paid adequately to perform those services and get real outcomes! Homelessness reduction, a safer city for all, cleaner streets. Now it’s time to get to work. 

EARNING FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS CONSIDERATION FOR DISTRICT PROJECTS

While the City budget challenges are immense, our office stays optimistic, resourceful and relentless in our efforts to find the resources needed to serve our constituents. One way we do this is by pursuing grants and appropriations at the State and Federal levels. In years past, this is how we secured over $14M in 2023 alone to fund the rehabilitation of Beeman Recreation Center in Studio City, address homelessness along the Los Angeles River and fund four mobility and infrastructure improvements in Encino, Sherman Oaks and Griffith Park.

This year, we’re encouraged by the support of Congressional Representatives Adam Schiff, Tony Cárdenas and Brad Sherman; all of whom have selected Council District Four projects for consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2025. If approved, these funds will go toward projects in areas all across the district from Reseda to Los Feliz for transportation safety improvements, interim housing with substance abuse treatment and mental health clinical support, LA River habitat restoration and beautification, unarmed crisis response through the expansion of the City’s CIRCLE program and park recreational improvements.

CELEBRATING LA PRIDE WITH THE TEAMSTERS

Last weekend, my team and I had the honor of celebrating Pride alongside community members, organizations, supportive allies, families, and friends as we flooded the streets to celebrate love, compassion, community, and queer joy.

The atmosphere at LA Pride this year was ELECTRIC, and my team and I had a blast dancing with you all at the parade! We had the pleasure of walking alongside the Teamsters, their LGBTQ Caucus, and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, joining dozens upon dozens of sparkling rainbow floats bumping tunes from Diana Ross to Charli XCX!

Standing beside my Council colleagues, we held a banner that read “Solidarity, Equality, Respect”— three values that we continue to uphold as we collectively advocate for love, acceptance, and the ongoing fight for equality. Pride does more than just celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, it also serves as a powerful reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead.

Thank you to all the parade organizers, the community members who joined us, the queer elders that fought to make this celebration possible, and the queer youth that inspire us to keep the movement alive! Happy Pride! 

AANHPI WOMXN’S LUNCHEON AT CITY HALL

As we closed out AANHPI Heritage Month in May, it was important for me to create an intentional space of gathering to acknowledge and pay tribute to contributions made by AANHPI women driving progress within our City. Serving as the first Asian-American woman and the first South Asian ever to serve on the Los Angeles City Council, I have had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the collective efforts spanning various departments, sectors, and industries that uplift our communities across a variety of issue areas— efforts that are due, in no small part, to the tireless dedication and visionary leadership of these incredible women.

That is why, last month, I had the pleasure of bringing together some of the most prominent and impactful AANHPI women leading our City for a luncheon to celebrate their accomplishments and provide a platform for partnership and further collaboration.

With the help of the fabulous chef Katie Chin, we enjoyed a delicious Pan-Asian spread as we connected over our work and cultures, bringing to light the power of resilience, community, and solidarity. 

The luncheon was more than just a celebration; it was a call to action. It underscored the vital role that each of us plays in empowering each other for the betterment of our communities. Together, we can ensure that the voices of AANHPI women are not only heard but also valued and integrated into the fabric of our City’s progress.

HAVING A SWEET TIME WATCHING ‘WONKA’ AT THE STUDIO CITY MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK

Movie Night in the Park was a smashing success! We are so proud to partner with the Studio City Neighborhood Council and Studio City Recreation Center to bring these free events to such a vibrant community. Everyone enjoyed Willy Wonka under the stars. We’re honored to bring tasty free food to these events; this time, we had a taco bar from My Yummy Tacos. Special thanks to LAPL, LASAN, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, DMH, LADOT, and DWP for joining us to engage with the community and shed light on their impactful daily work, coming out to meet constituents and educate the community on the important work they all do every day. 

We had the honor of meeting a young man named Benji who came out with his 30 lb. rubber band ball – his third largest rubber ball, with his biggest one being over 1000 lbs.!!! Benji’s rubber band ball became a highlight of the evening, drawing curious onlookers who marveled at his dedication and creativity. He happily shared tales of his other projects, inspiring both young and old to pursue their passions, no matter how unconventional they might seem. 

We love neighborhood movie nights because they truly embody the spirit of community, creativity, and the simple joy of coming together. We look forward to many more magical nights like this, where memories are made with friends and families in our beautiful public parks.

WITNESSING THE POWER OF SUPPORT AT SHE IS HOPE LA 

I recently had the opportunity to meet with Tisha Janigian, founder of SHE IS HOPE LA, a powerful nonprofit that uplifts single mother families with mentoring, employment opportunities, peer support, and more. During our visit, we were touched to see the passion that Tisha brings in supporting single mothers and the incredible programming the organization offers. 

SHE IS HOPE LA provides assistance with business plans, professional resume reviews and interview preparations, as well as professional attire and accessories as needed, offering critical job preparation during a single mother’s transition back into the workforce.

A moment that truly warmed my heart was meeting one of the clients the organization has been working with, a single mother who had been homeless and struggling to find a job. With the dedicated support, encouragement, and care from SHE IS HOPE LA, the organization was able to help her secure housing by acting as a co-signer and leading job training sessions with her.

Tisha’s dedication was evident in this and in every story they shared. Thank you, SHE IS HOPE LA, for continuing to provide the resources and care our community needs. To learn more, please visit sheishopela.org.

TOURING THE RESEDA THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER FOR THE BLIND

For over 40 years, Therapeutic Living Centers (TLC) for the Blind have been creating community and life changing opportunities for adults with disabilities and blindness. Last month, we had the opportunity to tour this wonderful community in Reseda and hear the stories of participants and how much it has meant to them to have an invaluable institution like TLC. From creative arts programming to aquatic therapy, TLC provides critical support for adults with multiple disabilities and blindness who cannot live independently— providing care for over 80 residents throughout the San Fernando Valley.

As we concluded our visit, my team and I felt deeply moved and inspired by the incredible work being done at TLC. It is clear that this institution is not only changing lives but also building a stronger, more inclusive community. We left with a sense of gratitude and a renewed commitment to support such vital initiatives, knowing that places like TLC are essential in creating a world where everyone can thrive.

To learn more about TLC, please visit tlc4blind.org.

JOINING ENCINO FOR AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL 

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, which shook this city to its very core, changing how we think about and prepare for natural disasters. To uplift the lessons learned in the wake of this devastating event, our office partnered with the Sherman Oaks/Encino Chambers of Commerce to host a disaster preparedness drill in Encino. 

With its unique landscape, many parts of Council District 4 are especially vulnerable to the increasing rate of wildfires and drills like this are critical for ensuring our communities are prepared if and when the next natural disaster occurs. Events like this equip us with the tools needed in an emergency – such as knowing how to shut off gas lines and where to evacuate to – and are critical in saving lives. 

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! I’d like to also extend my gratitude to longtime disaster planning advocate Sue DuBrin of the Sherman Oaks/Encino Chamber of Commerce, Pat Bates of the Encino Neighborhood Council, Captain Rico Gross and Christy Adair of LAFD, and Andy Ward for serving as the drill’s lead organizers and who have been conducting these drills for more than a decade. I’d also like to thank LA County Fire, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, the LAFD CERT team, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Encino Hospital and Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and LA Recreation and Parks for their support.

Last but not least, thank you to the more than 50 volunteers and staff who showed up to conduct the drill! Together, we can make our communities safer and more resilient.

DOING OUR PART FOR THE AAPI COMMUNITY DAY OF SERVICE IN RESEDA

Giving back has always been an essential value of the AAPI community, and for MTO Shahmaghsoudi, it is a vital component of their work. On a regular basis, MTO staff and volunteers organize events to aid first responders, people experiencing homelessness, low-income families, seniors, and youth. 

This year, my office partnered with MTO to co-host their annual Asian American Pacific Islander Community Day of Service. It was wonderful to join them in a clean-up of Reseda, where over 30 volunteers showed up to help pick up trash on over 5 miles of streets in the neighborhood! 

A big thank you to MTO Shahmaghsoudi for their continued service to our community, Council District 4, and the city at large, and to all of the volunteers who spent their Saturday morning beautifying Reseda with us! 

ATTENDING THE INTERFAITH SOLIDARITY NETWORK’S EVENT “ONE HEART”

Last month, I had the privilege of attending ONE HEART, an event organized by Interfaith Solidarity Network at the Bethel Church in Encino.

This remarkable event brought together people and communities across faiths and ethnicities to build an even larger, more diverse, and inclusive community together. I moved to Los Angeles as an adult and part of what motivated me to run for office is the fact that so many in Los Angeles feel isolated— you go to school, to work, and then you go home. There aren’t a lot of spaces to connect with your fellow neighbors. 

That’s why I’m so proud of the work that the Interfaith Solidarity Network is doing to deliberately break down the barriers that divide us and show us how richer and more beautiful life becomes when we have community.

I want to thank and acknowledge the incredible work of all of the organizers and partners, especially Pastor Kenneth Davis and Mylene Marie of Bethel Encino Lutheran Church, Rev. Deacon Daniel Tamm and the board of the Interfaith Solidarity Network, Congregation Or Ami, Muslims for Progressive Values, and Sikh School of Dance.

ONE HEART was more than just an event; it was a testament to what we can achieve when we come together with love and respect for one another. Here’s to many more such gatherings that inspire and uplift, reminding us all that we are, indeed, stronger together.

ENJOYING A SPRING CONCERT IN THE PARK 

This year’s Concert in the Park was nothing short of a smash hit! It was a perfect evening that brought the community closer together, creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Families and friends gathered around on picnic blankets to enjoy a fabulous Britney Spears tribute performance by Katie Murdock and a classic Beatles vs. Stones Musical Showdown! While no winner was declared, the real prize was having such rockstar local bands give it their all as we danced and reminisced on the golden days of rock and roll.

It warmed my heart to watch my twins Karna and Kaveri join kids from around the neighborhood to laugh and play, chasing each other around as they visited all the community booths.

Children enjoyed crafts and slime, cotton candy, and crafts by a few young entrepreneurs like @iphonebraceletbydaniella, jewelry by @lovejewls, sports cards by @jjsportsmemorabilia, and even 3d printed axolotls by @P_prints1! 

Thank you to everyone who contributed, organized, and joined this event— including the Valley Cultural Foundation, Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, Congressmember Brad Sherman, Assemblymember Laura Friedman, LA Sanitation, and Recreation and Parks staff from the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park! This truly was the perfect way to kick off the summer.

WELCOMING NEW POLLINATOR GARDEN IN LAKE HOLLYWOOD

This month, we celebrated the unveiling of a beautiful new pollinator garden located on the West side of the Hollywood Reservoir.

Dedicated to the late former Assemblywoman and Mayor of San Fernando Cindy Montañez, this public pollinator garden embodies the values that community leaders like Cindy have long advocated for: conservation, community, and sustainability. 

Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators provide critical benefits to our environment and communities. Not only can pollinator gardens increase native biodiversity and promote self-sustaining green spaces in urban areas, they also contribute to the growth and diversity of plants that are important for improved air quality and enhance the nutritional value of our fruits, vegetables, and seeds!

This pollinator garden and the bee hotel inside– affectionately named the “Hollywood Air Bee ‘n Bee”– is an important educational component to the amazing recreational opportunities already found at the Reservoir.

The garden is a vibrant testament to Cindy’s enduring legacy and stands as a living, blooming symbol of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared commitment to protecting our natural world for future generations.

You can visit the pollinator garden and the bee hotel which are free and open to the public. Located between the North and Weidlake Gates, visitors can stroll through the winding path and admire the colorful blooms adjacent to the walking path.

COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY NATIONAL WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS

It was such an honor to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Women’s Political Caucus, San Fernando Valley Chapter, and to celebrate its founding member Judith Hirshberg!

NWPC SFV is a non-partisan, multicultural, intergenerational organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process and creating a true women’s political power base to achieve equality for all women.



NWPC National was founded in 1971 by political powerhouses like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan, Judith Hirshberg is among those powerhouses herself, beginning her political career as a volunteer in Tom Bradley’s Valley office many years ago. In a 1992 interview with the LA Times, Judith declared herself the self-proclaimed “Pothole Queen of Encino,” and she has been leaving her mark on her neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley and on our City since 1974.

I was profoundly touched to join some of Los Angeles’ most dedicated change-makers and lawmakers to celebrate Judith and the incredible work of the organization she helped build. 

Judith’s legacy is evident not just in the stories shared, but in the faces of the diverse group that gathered to shine much-deserved light on the NWPC SFV, each one empowered and driven by the path she helped to forge. Judith’s dedication to community service and political activism serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action for all who seek to make a difference. May we all continue to uplift her work and legacy!

CD4’S LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT DAY | JUNE 18TH

Our office’s LGBTQIA+ Support Days are a critical reminder of the importance of bringing resources and services to our most marginalized communities.

LGBTQIA+ youth are heavily overrepresented in our homeless population— and it is going to require a cross-functional and community-inclusive effort to address this crisis as part of the broader homelessness crisis. That is why we so deeply value the partnerships we have with PATH, Ascencia, the CIRCLE team, Kitchen To Go Catering, the LA LGBT Center, Shower of Hope, and our many incredible service providers.

With the help of these community partners and volunteers, we were able to provide hot meals, warm showers, clean clothes, sanitation kits, access to housing services, HIV testing, health services, and so much more— all for FREE!

Our next LGBTQIA+ Support Day is on June 18th at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Studio City. Join us for more free queer-focused resources and services!

Can’t make it next week? No problem! Our following LGBTQIA+ Support Day is on June 27th a the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park from 9am – 1pm! We also continue to host these events monthly throughout the district. To stay up-to-date on these events and more, follow us @cd4losangeles on all social platforms!

It is imperative that we continue to provide housing-insecure and homeless youth and adults with safe spaces and support systems that affirm their identities and offer the help they need to thrive. Together, we can ensure that every person of every gender and identity has the opportunity to lead a life of dignity, safety, joy, and authenticity.

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENCINO FARMERS MARKET | JUNE 30TH 

We are thrilled to invite the community to join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Encino Farmers Market! This milestone event promises to be a joyous occasion filled with vibrant activities, delicious local produce, and a sense of togetherness that defines our community. 

Meet our beloved vendors, who have been the heart of the market for three decades, and discover new favorites among the fresh fruits, vegetables, artisanal goods, and crafts. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to share in the festivities, create lasting memories, and support our local farmers and artisans. Mark your calendars for this special celebration; we look forward to seeing you there!

SONC MOVIE NIGHT | JUNE 22ND

We’re joining the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council to host the next FREE movie on June 22nd in VNSO Park. Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy sunset in the park before Elemental begins at dusk. They will be back July 20th with Barbie and August 17 with Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse!

SURVEY: VAN NUYS SHERMAN OAKS PARK & REC CENTER | MORE INFO

VNSO Park and Recreation Center is a jewel of our Recreation and Parks system, and of the South Valley in particular. Our office is working with the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to make this space an even greater asset for the community and we need your input! 

The proposed improvements will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 includes improvements to the ballfield, the demolition of a dilapidated shack on the north side of the park, the restoration of a concession building and public restroom, a stormwater management area, and the addition of six new pickleball courts to be built between the basketball courts and the aquatics center. 

  • Please fill out our survey HERE to provide your feedback and vision for the future of VNSO Park and Recreation Center! 

FEDERAL AID FOR FEBRUARY STORM DAMAGE | MORE INFO

Federal aid is now available for Angelenos and businesses impacted by the historic early February storms. After calling for federal assistance, Mayor Bass is encouraging residents, small business owners and other Angelenos who were impacted to apply for the low-interest disaster loans with the federal government. 

DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER:

The Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center opened Monday, May 20th. The Center will be open weekdays 8:00 AM PT – 4:30 PM PT. Angelenos can call (916) 735-1501 for direct assistance or email FOCWAssistance@sba.gov. The deadline to apply for property damage is July 16, 2024. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Feb. 18, 2025.

WHO CAN APPLY: 

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize damage from occurring in the future.

For small businesses, most private nonprofit organizations of any size, and other qualifying entities, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. Disaster loans up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, including personal vehicles.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to apply for property damage is July 16, 2024. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Feb. 18, 2025.

APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT AL FRESCO PERMIT | MORE INFO

L.A. Al Fresco launched in May 2020 as a temporary program to promote the economic vitality of our City’s restaurants during the COVID-19 emergency. The program created a new, streamlined process for restaurants to obtain approvals for outdoor dining on private property, sidewalks, and in the streets adjacent to their establishments. It also temporarily relaxed regulations that would otherwise govern outdoor dining, including zoning regulations, fees, and permitting procedures.

In response to the success of the temporary program, the City is now offering permits for businesses that would like to offer Al Fresco dining permanently.

*** All businesses operating with temporary permits issued during the COVID-19 emergency period MUST COMPLETE their transition to a permanent permit by July 31, 2024. Moreover, if they have temporary authorization on the public right of way, they will only qualify for fee subsidies if they apply prior to the deadline. ***

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

The hub for information on how to transition can be found at the Build LA Al Fresco Website. The Website contains recordings and slide decks from all our previous webinars on this topic, links to requirements, step-by-step instructions, and an extensive FAQ section with questions asked by constituents during the webinars. 

Additionally, all Los Angeles BusinessSource Centers are available to help businesses apply, with language assistance available. 

SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATE INCREASE | MORE INFO

The City is proposing to resume Sewer Service Charge rate increases that were paused in 2020 because of the pandemic. This is necessary to protect Angelenos’ public health and the environment. Please know that assistance will be available for households in need.

LA Sanitation is conducting public outreach efforts to inform communities across Los Angeles about the proposed Sewer Service Charge rate increase and to give them a chance to ask questions and get information on available funding assistance for those in need. 

There is financial assistance available for Angelenos. You and your household may be eligible for financial assistance to offset the impacts. The City currently offers financial assistance for the Sewer Service Charge to households in need through the EZ-SAVE Program. This assistance will continue for eligible households. You will also be able to pay your bill monthly instead of bimonthly and this option is available to all ratepayers through the Level-Pay Program – there is no income eligibility requirement. 

To find out if you are eligible for the EZ-SAVE program or to change your billing schedule through the Level-Pay program, visit: www.ladwp.com/financialassistance.

To stay up to date on closures, follow @LADOTofficial on Twitter, and check out their updates page.

HOLLYWOOD 

Thrasher Avenue, Resurfacing

  • DATE/TIME: June 4, 2024 – June 19, 2024, 6:30AM – 4:00PM 
  • LOCATION: Thrasher Ave. from Rising Glen Road to Oriole Drive / Thrasher Ave. from Oriole Drive to Dead End west of Oriole Drive

DETAILS: The first phase will require the preparation of the existing roadway by cold milling the street. The final phase will require the paving of the existing roadway and resurfacing the street. If the project length is delayed, you will be notified of the reason for the delay and of the revised completion date.

While the project is in progress, “Temporary No Parking Signs” will be posted on the street. The signs will be posted at least 24 hours before the actual work begins to provide notice to residents and business owners. Please have all vehicles removed from the street to protect them from damage by construction debris and to prevent interference with the planned work. When work is not in progress between the preparation and resurfacing phases the signs will be reversed to allow for vehicular parking. 

Vehicles will have access during the cold milling of the project. However, it is requested that driving be limited within the project area to avoid possible damage to your vehicle. The only time that access will be restricted within the project area is when the street is coated with liquid asphalt, prior to the resurfacing of the street.

When the crews are working, there will be construction equipment and trucks in the area. This equipment may be of interest to children. Remind residents to be careful and ask children to avoid the equipment and work-site area.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this project. Persons with mobility impediments and their caregivers can request assistance if the scheduled street work limits their use (including ingress or egress) of the public right of way. If you have questions or need to request an accommodation, contact the supervisor on the project site or call (213) 485-5561 or (213) 847-3200.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS DRIVE BIKE LANE CLOSURE

The Office of Councilmember Nithya Raman and the Department of Recreation and Parks would like to inform you about construction for an active transportation and roadway safety project scheduled during July and August. During construction hours, the conditions along Crystal Springs Dr. from Los Feliz Blvd. to Griffith Park Dr. will be unsafe for biking or pedestrian travel.

  • From July 9th – August 30th, during construction hours, detours will be posted for people biking or on foot for the direction of travel affected by active construction. 

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

LADWP LAUREL CANYON BLVD POWER POLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is currently engaged in a critical initiative to replace power poles situated along Laurel Canyon Blvd, slightly north and south of Gould Ave and Honey Dr. This time-sensitive project is essential to enhance the reliability of the power system and bolster fire safety measures.

We expect the project to be completed by the end of the month:

  • During work hours (Monday-Saturday, 8:30am to 3:30pm), Laurel Canyon Blvd will be reduced to one lane for alternating traffic flow in both directions.
  • Flaggers will be present to direct traffic safely.
  • Motorists will be informed of the lane closure through CMS message boards.

For more information, please visit www.ladwp.com.

METRO LINE 217 ROUTE AND TIMETABLE UPDATES

Beginning Sunday June 23, 2024, to provide more convenient direct access between Mid-City, Hollywood and Glendale, Line 217 will be extended from East Hollywood to Glendale and Eagle Rock Plaza. The extension route will include various stops and adjustments to service frequency, coordinating with Line 180 for increased efficiency. The extension will operate on weekdays and weekends, with modifications to the schedule during late-night hours. This marks the initial phase of merging Line 217 into Line 180.

For more information, please contact Metro customer service center at 323.GO METRO or at www.metro.net and also look for brochures on this bus titled “Metro is making changes to bus and rail service.”

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Services + Resources

  • Food Pantry Locator — Get connected to food resources near you. 
  • StayHoused LA — Workshops and resources to help renters stay in their homes. 
  • MyLA311 — Submit a request for services including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup.
  • LA-HOP Homeless Outreach Portal — Assist or self-input an outreach request from the LA Homeless Services Authority to unhoused residents.
  • LA City Sanitation — Submit a service request for metal/household appliance disposal.
  • MyChildCarePlan — Free resource website for childcare providers and families listing every licensed provider in California.
  • Adopt or Foster A Shelter Pet— Find pets for adoption and a list of local shelters.
  • Gas Assistance Fund – The Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) offers a one-time grant to help customers pay their natural gas bills.
  • Ready Your LA Business Workbook – City of LA’s FREE workbook to help business owners prepare their business for any emergency. Available in English and Spanish.

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