Construction begins for two projects the week of September 21. The projects are to capture stormwater, clean the runoff to prevent trash from going to the ocean and to replenish our underground aquifers and may have a benefit of reduced flooding. The projects are focused on Victory to Vanowen east of Laurel Canyon and Vanowen to Hart also east of Laurel Canyon.
If you are interested in speed humps for your street, be prepared to complete the application when it opens on September 16, 8am. The first 30 applications in Council District 2 will be considered.
96 Pallet Shelter Housing units approved for Alexandria Park adjacent to the 170 south of Victory. A similar project was approved for the north end of the North Hollywood Park and is being proposed for Saticoy and Whitsett.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity right here in North Hollywood, there are opportunities at the North Hollywood Necessities of Life Program Food Pantry where you can pack dry goods, produce, frozen meat and hygiene products in grocery bags at their food warehouse for distribution at their pantries. They can accommodate 6 volunteers per shift on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays. Two shifts: 9:00am – 1:00pm / 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County helps low and moderate income families with mortgage counseling and financial literacy education. If you are interested in seeking help, you can find the NHS class list and contact them for financial counseling at Counseling@nhslacounty.org or by telephone at (213) 381-2862.
The Valley Plaza Parks are planned to be part of a Stormwater Capture project that will also reduce flooding and improve our parks.
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed two mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in North Hollywood on June 18th. Mosquito control is a shared responsibility and residents must take an active role in reducing the threat of WNV in their neighborhoods by eliminating standing. Check out other steps you can take.
LAUSD is surveying parents to find out what their preferences are regarding reopening schools in the fall: remote learning, on campus full time, hybrid and the details surrounding all that.
Fireworks kill on average 40 people per year. More than 3,000 people are hospitalized. More than half of those victims are children. If you have a tip about illegal fireworks in your neighborhood contact https://complaint.lacity.org/Complaint/fireworks/ or https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ and submit your information
Eligible Los Angeles County small businesses located within a ¼-mile of a Major Transit Stop could receive up to $20,000 in loan funds to cover operating expenses. Loan applications can be completed directly on TOCloans.lacda.org from Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12PM to Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 5PM.