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Neighborhood councils may be a luxury city can't afford, city v.p. says.
As the city faces a $400 million deficit, officials are looking for places to cut. And one place for the axe to fall a – neighborhood councils, a system of 89 councils scattered throughout the city that are designed tto serve as liaisons between communities and elected officials,
"When you're $400 million in debt, that luxury may have to wait until another day,"
Al… Continue
"When you're $400 million in debt, that luxury may have to wait until another day,"
Al… Continue
Added by University Park Family on September 29, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments
For Sale: The star of Stand and Deliver, Garfield High School
L.A.U.S.D.'s Garfield High will soon be eligible for a takeover because of persistent academic failure, a high-level district source has told venerable L.A. Times reporter Howard Blume.
That means a charter school can now manage Garfield.
The East Los Angeles campus of 4,600… Continue
That means a charter school can now manage Garfield.
The East Los Angeles campus of 4,600… Continue
Added by University Park Family on September 25, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments
Masterplan for Vermont underway; locals' input encouraged
Visions for Vermont, a project aimed at redrafting of the city's development plans, met last week as the 30 neighborhood residents who showed up spoke for the tens of thousands who live in the area, according to a story by Neon Tommy reporter Callie Schweitzer.
They wanted more affordable housing, better schools, repaved sidewalks,… Continue
They wanted more affordable housing, better schools, repaved sidewalks,… Continue
Added by University Park Family on September 21, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments
Could increased costs be on the way for your local farmers market because of city fees?
South Central Farmers said that on Friday Sept. 18 Mayor Villaraigosa would need to sign an ordinance changing the way the City assesses fees to "Special Events", including local certified Farmers' Markets.
Farmers Markets… Continue
Farmers Markets… Continue
Added by University Park Family on September 20, 2009 at 11:43pm — No Comments
For roosters in University Park the sky may be falling as L. A. considers new laws
The City Council should vote next week on whether residents should be allowed to have one - or any - roosters on the property, according to NeonTommy.com.
The public safety committee recommended this week that residents should only own one rooster. The city's Animal Services department also supports the proposal.
Councilmembers said they got noise complaints and… Continue
The public safety committee recommended this week that residents should only own one rooster. The city's Animal Services department also supports the proposal.
Councilmembers said they got noise complaints and… Continue
Added by University Park Family on September 16, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments
Renaissance at Hoover and Union
There’s a new destination for din
ner, drinks and a show. Call it Ho-Un, in the tradition of No-Ho for North Hollywood. Or perhaps it one day will be called “The H-U,” like “The U-V” refers to University Village. For now, it’s simply…
ContinueAdded by University Park Family on September 9, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments
Reduce power during wildfires, city urges
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has taken precautionary steps
after the Station Fire threatened power lines that feed electricity to the city, according to by Jason Ma at Neon Tommy.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the La Cañada Flintridge fire threatens 500 kilovolt transmission lines northeast of the Acton area.
To make… Continue
after the Station Fire threatened power lines that feed electricity to the city, according to by Jason Ma at Neon Tommy.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the La Cañada Flintridge fire threatens 500 kilovolt transmission lines northeast of the Acton area.
To make… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 31, 2009 at 4:20pm — No Comments
You are invited to the Mo-Chica Dinner Party!
Mo-Chica Restaurant is having a Dinner Party and you and all your friends are invited.
This South side Los Angeles eatery is serving - perhaps - some of the WORLD'S best Peruvian… Continue
This South side Los Angeles eatery is serving - perhaps - some of the WORLD'S best Peruvian… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 25, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments
Cash for Clunkers ends Monday
If you want to get rid of your gas guzzling older car that you paid off long ago for a new fuel efficient car with a nice monthly payment, time is running out - the government announced that the popular "cash for clunkers" program would end at 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday.
The government program takes $3,500 to $4,500 off the price of a new car after you haggle for your best… Continue
The government program takes $3,500 to $4,500 off the price of a new car after you haggle for your best… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 21, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments
SCIENCE IN TOYLAND – CLOSING AUGUST 23rd!
IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU - CLOSING SEPTEMBER 8th, 2009
Explore how the physical, psychological and social elements in your life create Identity: An Exhibition of You. This unique exhibit takes… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 14, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments
Update – "Low-level" Radioactive container stolen in 2003, then dumped in South LA: no health danger
The Associated Press update says that the box contained a specialized surveying device and posed no health danger. KTLA reported on Thursday reported a "radioactive container" was found on a street in South Los Angeles, still no update to says it's all clear.
Firefighters did detect radiation and hazmat teams confirmed that the crate was" target="_blank"">… Continue
Firefighters did detect radiation and hazmat teams confirmed that the crate was" target="_blank"">… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 12, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments
Breaking News - Radioactive container dumped at West 109th place
A hazardous-materials team is investigating a report of a "radioactive container" found on a street in South Los Angeles.
KTLA reports the item was found in the 100 block of West 109th Place about 1:25 p.m. It is "emitting a small amount of radiation", but no one was hurt.
The shipping container, measuring 3 feet by 3 feet, was found on a curb. Five people at the site… Continue
KTLA reports the item was found in the 100 block of West 109th Place about 1:25 p.m. It is "emitting a small amount of radiation", but no one was hurt.
The shipping container, measuring 3 feet by 3 feet, was found on a curb. Five people at the site… Continue
Added by University Park Family on August 6, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments
Watts Tower has cost $6 million over the last 18 years and still requires more than $5 million in repair?
$6.2 million has been spent on the towers' upkeep since 1991 -- about $3 million each from the city and the state, and $155,000 in grants from private foundations, according to the LA Times.
The story doesn't say what the money is for or note that the Towers were closed from 1994 to 2002 for a $1.9-million seismic retrofit after the… Continue
The story doesn't say what the money is for or note that the Towers were closed from 1994 to 2002 for a $1.9-million seismic retrofit after the… Continue
Added by University Park Family on July 29, 2009 at 9:45am — No Comments
Wetlands soon to grace South Los Angeles
Councilwoman Jan Perry announced that the Augustus F. Hawkins Natural Park broke ground last month on a one-acre wetland feature. The 9-acre South Los Angeles Wetland Park at 54th and Avalon, once the site of a former MTA bus yard, "will serve as an urban oasis, education center, and passive recreational nature center."
The park is already a gem of Los Angeles: "Once a cement pipe storage yard, the… Continue
Added by University Park Family on July 20, 2009 at 12:32pm — No Comments
SOS Website provides resources for kids affected by Los Angeles summer school cancellation
The SOS Classroom is a collection of free educational Web sites, videos and games in order to help bridge the gap after the
Los Angeles Unified School District announced it would cancel summer school, affecting 225,000.
The Website, which USC students created as a class project, is populated with… Continue
Los Angeles Unified School District announced it would cancel summer school, affecting 225,000.
The Website, which USC students created as a class project, is populated with… Continue
Added by University Park Family on July 8, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Reptile Appreciation Day and more in Exposition Park
This month at the Natural History Museum -
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN APPRECIATION DAY
Saturday, July 11, noon-4:45 pm
Toads and turtles! Snakes and Skinks! And that’s to say nothing of the pair of American alligators, the 13-foot python, all of California's native rattlesnakes, Indian cobras and poison arrow frogs.… Continue
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN APPRECIATION DAY
Saturday, July 11, noon-4:45 pm
Toads and turtles! Snakes and Skinks! And that’s to say nothing of the pair of American alligators, the 13-foot python, all of California's native rattlesnakes, Indian cobras and poison arrow frogs.… Continue
Added by University Park Family on July 7, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments
Michael Jackson Memorial at Staples sure to tie up traffic in University Park and Expo Park
Street closures and traffic management plan regarding the Michael Jackson memorial at Staples Center for Tuesday morning.
These are subject to change to address emergent traffic needs.
Any major changes to this plan before 4:30 today will be sent to you as the
day progresses.
Click to see a larger version. Clear as mud.…
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These are subject to change to address emergent traffic needs.
Any major changes to this plan before 4:30 today will be sent to you as the
day progresses.
Click to see a larger version. Clear as mud.…
Continue
Added by University Park Family on July 6, 2009 at 11:56am — No Comments
Return of the “B-Movies and Bad Science” Series: Lighthearted film and discussion explores the questionable “stars” of creature features and disaster flicks
Do you have nightmares about giant, ferocious snails? This is the room for you! Confront your fears via film, then scientists will talk you down. I have some vintage poster artwork from some of the films, if anybody needs it for print/online - via Kristin Friedrich, Editorial Manager, at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Spend a Sunday with members of the Natural… Continue
Spend a Sunday with members of the Natural… Continue
Added by University Park Family on June 23, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments
USC/Expo Park Light Rail Station
Most of the corners around Exposition Park and University Park aren't thought of as artistic or even notable interchanges, much less something we want to preserve for future generations.
Until you put their often stark and hidden beauty in the hands osf someone who knows where to look.
“These East/West and North/South corridors are on the verge of major change and have already a little known but well documented history," artist Robber Flick says. "It is my intent to create… Continue
Until you put their often stark and hidden beauty in the hands osf someone who knows where to look.
“These East/West and North/South corridors are on the verge of major change and have already a little known but well documented history," artist Robber Flick says. "It is my intent to create… Continue
Added by University Park Family on June 19, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment
First-ever citywide survey of Los Angeles’ historic resources: Plan that will guide future development
The South Los Angeles, Southeast Los Angeles, and West Adams – Baldwin
Hills – Leimert Community Plan Areas have been selected to participate in the first year
of the citywide survey.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Constituent Service Center
8475 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Regional meeting for SurveyLA, the first-ever citywide survey of Los Angeles’ historic
resources. and we hope you will participate.…
Continue
Hills – Leimert Community Plan Areas have been selected to participate in the first year
of the citywide survey.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Constituent Service Center
8475 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Regional meeting for SurveyLA, the first-ever citywide survey of Los Angeles’ historic
resources. and we hope you will participate.…
Continue
Added by University Park Family on June 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments
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- Ciclavia comes to our neighborhood tomorrow - MLK Blvd. Closed to Cars Open to Bikes
- Dia De Los Muertos celebration in University Park
- Game day street closures meeting y en espanol
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- Street Carnival on Hoover in University Park
- South LA, how does your garden grow? Neighbors dedicates latest community garden
- Place your Christmas tree on the curb, the City of LA picks it up
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64th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
December 24, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm
The two-time Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration joyously returns to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to celebrate its 64th anniversary with a free, live, in-person holiday spectacular. The annual event will feature 23 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. County. Entrance to the in-person event is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Parking is free in The Music Center parking garage.…See More
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CicLAvia – South LA at South LA
December 3, 2023 from 9am to 3pm
On Sunday, December 3; between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., celebrating its 13th year of catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets, CicLAvia – South LA, presented by Metro, welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities to its 49th car-free open streets event connecting Leimert Park and Historic South Central so participants can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, play, and enjoy the 6-mile route. Always free, CicLAvia participants…See More
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