The West LA Emergency Shelter is up and running — and providing some much needed assistance to the homeless — as reported in the LA Times. In the story, the reporter introduces the reader to some of the people receiving assistance, as well as explaining the influx of homelessness in Venice and Westchester. Earlier this month, Councilman Bill … Continue reading »
Posted in October 2011 …
Halloween Pedestrian Safety
Councilman Bill Rosendahl and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) want to remind parents that Halloween is a great time to teach children about pedestrian and traffic safety. Parents and other adults can help kids by demonstrating safe pedestrian behavior this Halloween — and LADOT has issued simple guidelines that will help keep children safe … Continue reading »
Next Round of Meetings Announced for Westside Mobility Study
Help shape the future of mobility on the Westside! Transportation planners are gearing up for the next round of public meetings to discuss the Westside Mobility Study. The study is part of a project to create a transportation blueprint for the Westside – including multimodal travel, north-south rail connections, and parking solutions. We first told … Continue reading »
Notice of Sunset Bridge Demolition
Metro tells the Office of Councilmember Bill Rosendahl that the contractor working on the Sepulveda Pass project will begin demolition and reconstruction of the northern half of the Sunset Bl Bridge. The demolition will take place during 12 nights, followed by a 12-month reconstruction period. Work is anticipated to start on Monday, October 31, 2011, … Continue reading »
UPDATE: Venice Beach Draft Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council’s Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee unanimously approved the Venice Beach draft ordinance which amends municipal code section 42.15 and regulates activity on Ocean Front Walk. The draft ordinance defines how vendors and performers can express themselves, as well as address noise levels in the Venice Boardwalk area. The draft ordinance prohibits the vending of items not directly … Continue reading »
Bureau of Sanitation Hosts Professional Clothing Drive This Week
The City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation Department is hosting a city-wide Professional Clothing Drive which benefits the economically challenged and homeless in need of a fresh start and a new job. The event is part of the City’s Zero Waste Program. The event is part of an annual campaign held each October called Second Chance Week to promote … Continue reading »
Palms Area Burglary Advisory
The LAPD released an advisory Monday for the Palms area, reporting two burglaries had been conducted in the past two weeks. The suspects reportedly entered apartment complex laundry rooms late at night or early morning, pried open the coin-operated machines and emptied the coins. Suspect one was described as a white or hispanic male, 25 to 30-years-old, … Continue reading »
