THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES LAUNCHES IDEAS.LA2B.Org
Let's Talk Transportation!
Do you have an idea - large or small - that could help transform the way Angeleno's travel in and around the community? The City of Los Angeles is listening. Visit ideas.LA2B.org to share your ideas today!
The City of Los Angeles is proud to announce the launch of ideas.LA2B.org, an interactive virtual "town hall" website dedicated to soliciting ideas and conversations about mobility and transportation. The City of Los Angeles is just getting started on a Mobility Element and they need your practical and creative ideas to move Los Angeles into the 21st century.
Simply jump online from work, home, school, or whenever you have Internet access to join the discussion!
Ideas are being sought in the following topic areas...
Favorite Los Angeles Street
Most Representative Street
Getting Around Los Angeles
Street Uses
Street Changes
Please share this message. The City of Los Angeles wants to hear from as many Angelenos as possible. Thanks for participating!
NOTICE OF RFP- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER OPERATIONS (DVSO) PROGRAM
Effective Date:
This bulletin is effective upon date of issue (November 7, 2011)
Purpose:
The City of Los Angeles Community Development Department (CDD) is soliciting proposals for the Domestic Violence Shelter Operations (DVSO) program to provide emergency and/pr transitional housing shelters dedicated exclusively for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Beginning November 9, 2011, the RFP may be downloaded from the CDD website at The RFP is also available at the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network website at
A Proposers' Conference is scheduled on November 17, 2011 (Thursday) at the Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) building located at 501 St. Bixel St.Los Angeles, CA90017 from 9:00am to 12 noon. Free parking available.
Porposals are due on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 4:00pm. Please email your questions or requests to . Please note new deadline time.
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ISSUES STATEMENT ON NEW PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE NEARLY ONE QUARTER OF CITY'S STREETS
LOS ANGELES –Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issued the following statement on LA Road Works, a bold and innovative program that will repair nearly a quarter of all City streets:
“Three years ago voters overwhelmingly supported Measure R, to build the 21st century transit network Angelenos deserve. With this investment we are able to create jobs and invest in improving our communities by doubling our rail network, repairing roads, building bike and pedestrian paths among other local transit services improvements.
But we don't need to wait 27 more years to improve our roads, build bike and pedestrian paths bit by bit. In the next few years, we can invest more than $700 million in Measure R dollars to improve nearly one quarter of our streets.
LA Road Works is a bold and innovative plan to deliver to Los Angeles voters more of what they asked for with Measure R, faster than any of us imagined. With today's low interest rates and construction costs, we can do more now than we could over the next 27 years.
I urge the City Council to support this plan to build 21st century streets across Los Angeles. Join me and members of my administration as we fan out across the city to discuss this proposal directly with the public.
Let's think big Los Angeles, and let's continue building a better future, a better Los Angeles, for generations to come.
We have synchronized nearly every traffic signal in the city. We are on track to complete our renovation of the Tom Bradley International terminal at LAX. We have begun adding 1,600 miles of bike lanes and we broke ground on the first rail line to the Westside in 50 years.
During the past six years, we have invested more in street improvements than any other administration. For the first time in a generation, we have ended the decline in the quality of our streets.
But with LA Road Works, we can do even more.
Let's renew the commitment we made when we passed Measure R three years ago. Let's build the 21st century transit network Angelenos want and deserve. Let’s invest locally and creating jobs. And let's put Angelenos to work building a better L.A., with better roads, in 2012."
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA WELCOMES CODA AUTOMOTIVE’S GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS TO LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES– Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issued the following statement welcoming CODA Automotive to its 100,000-square-foot Global Headquarters in Los Angeles. CODA is a clean energy technology company focused on making positive energy more affordable. CODA’s flagship product – the 2012 CODA – is an all-electric vehicle with a range of up to 150 miles per charge. The company is readying to launch the vehicle, and will exhibit it at next week’s Los Angeles International Auto Show.
“We are proud to welcome CODA to Los Angeles -- the city that creates and innovates. We see CODA's move as a boost to our growing clean technology industry in LA and we are thrilled they chose to locate in our City,” said Mayor Villaraigosa, “CODA has grown tremendously since moving to LA, adding more than 140 employees. We wish them well and look forward to watching their continued growth.
LA’s CleanTech Corridor is growing. We’ve opened the CleanTech Incubator in downtown LA, offering start-ups flexible office space, CEO mentoring, and access to a growing network of experts. Last week we found a partner to develop the CleanTechManufacturingCenter in downtown LA. We are working to attract the clean technology industry to LA so that we can create new jobs and build a more sustainable future.”
IN ADVANCE OF AUTO SHOW, MAYOR AND COUNCIL LEADERS URGE NEW TAX STRUCTURE FOR AUTO DEALERS TO GROW SALES TAX BASE
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced last Tuesday that Beverly Hills Porsche is moving to Los Angeles next year, becoming only the second dealer in 25 years to open in the City.
To attract and retain more businesses that generate jobs and large amounts of sales tax, Mayor Villaraigosa stood with Councilmember Mitch Englander and Council President Eric Garcetti and called for exempting auto dealers from the City’s business tax.
"For too long, LA's business tax has driven auto dealers outside the City limits," said Mayor Villaraigosa. "It's time to reform the way we tax auto dealers so that we can bring more jobs and more sales tax to our City.”
Auto dealers produce substantially more sales tax than business tax. In 2010, auto dealers accounted for only $3.6 million in business tax revenue but a whopping $29 million in sales tax revenue.
Since 1986, the City of Los Angeles has lost 95 auto dealers. If those 95 dealers were still operating within the City limits, Los Angeles would have an additional $57 million per year in sales tax revenue.
According to the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association, LA's business tax has been an important factor in the relocation decisions of auto dealers because surrounding cities like Glendale have no business tax.
“Eliminating the business tax for new auto dealers in Los Angeles is a win-win, generating higher sales and higher sales tax for the City,” said Charlie Gill, Executive Director of the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association, “For the first time in generations, dealers would be unfettered by this punitive tax and feel free to move into the City, move their merchandise, and use the money they save to hire new employees.”
Mayor Villaraigosa joined Councilmember Mitch Englander and Council President Eric Garcetti at Tuesday’s press conference. Englander and Garcetti will be co-presenting a motion in Council instructing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to eliminate the gross receipts tax for new car dealerships in the City of Los Angeles.
“Having owned a small business in Los Angeles, I know how difficult it is for them to get by,” said Councilmember Mitch Englander. “Every dollar makes a big difference. Eliminating the gross receipts tax is a crucial incentive that can help bring new businesses to Los Angeles and help existing businesses stay and thrive, create jobs and breathe life into our economy. Eliminating the gross receipts tax for new car dealerships is the perfect first step because they generate so much sales tax revenue and jobs.”
“It's time to stop surrounding cities from using L.A.’s broken tax system to lure businesses and jobs away from us,” said City Council President Eric Garcetti. “Targeting car dealers is a big first step. But we must eliminate the business tax all together. L.A.’s costly and cumbersome tax scheme is one that taxes businesses even when they lose money. If we’re going to get our economy back on track, it’s simply got to go.”
The Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy helped to persuade Beverly Hills Porsche to come to Los Angeles by pulling department directors together and speeding the permitting process.
The move is good news for Los Angeles because Beverly Hills Porsche did $100 million in sales last year, an amount which will bring in approximately $1 million in sales tax to the City’s general fund once the dealer is located in Los Angeles.
Tuesday’s auto incentive announcement was timed to come in advance of the LA Auto Show which takes place from Nov. 18-27.
“Next week, auto dealers and manufacturers from around the region and the world will come to LA to showcase the future of automotive technology,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “Let’s showcase Los Angeles to this industry. Let’s show them Los Angeles is open for their business and let’s generate new jobs and revenues for our City.”
Reforming LA's business tax is a core component of Mayor Villaraigosa's 5-step plan for creating jobs in Los Angeles. The five steps are: (1) reforming LA's business tax, (2) reducing red tape, (3) partnering for economic growth, (4) improving LAX and the Port, and (5) building a 21st century transportation network.
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING NALEO FOUNDER AND USC PROFESSOR DR. HARRY PACHON
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa released the following statement on the passing NALEO founder and USC Professor Dr. Harry Pachon:
"We mourn the loss of Dr. Harry Pachon, a brilliant scholar and trailblazer.
As a founder of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, Harry worked unceasingly for the civic engagement and the political empowerment of Latinos in the United States. And as President of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute and professor, he contributed immensely to the research on Latinos and the policy issues of greatest impact to this community.
Although we will miss him dearly, he leaves a legacy of outstanding scholarship and of advancing the participation of Latinos in the democratic process.
My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
FOOD TRUCK LUNCH FESTIVAL
Join San Fernando Valley Community Mental HealthCenter. Inc. for their We Care Wednesday Food Truck Lunch Festival. Fundraiser to benefit the programs and services of Center.
Featuring: Bajamar Seafood, DogHouse Truck, Grilled Cheese Patrol, Mama's Truck, M.O. Egg Rolls and Oooh La La Crepes.
Visit the website for more information:
November 16, 2011 from 11am to 2pm
Lucky Supermarket
Side parking lot- Sherman Way side
7227 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA
SFVCMHM, Inc.
Tax ID: 95-6194487
Phone: 818-901-4830
In the event of questionable weather, please check our website or Facebook page to see if the event is cancelled.
FREE BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Goodwill Southern California in partnership with Los Angeles Valley College presents: A free Business Success Workshop
Creativity and Innovation for your Business
Thursday, November 17 from 8am to 10am
Goodwill Southern California
Job Service Center
14565 Lanark St.
Panorama City, CA
Please call 818-782-2520 to Register
Continental Breakfast provided, 8am to 8:30am, to pre-registered guests
-Network with San Fernando Valley Businesses and Goodwill recruitment team.
-Develop ways to get into a creative mood
-Improve your skill sin developing creative ways of seeing your business
-Learn two ways to discover your real business problems
-Master the SCAMPER technique to expand your ideas
Author and speaker Jim Martney has been a communications instructor at Los AngelesValleyCollege for more than 30 years. Highly entertaining, his style was once described in the Los Angeles Times as a "Phil Donahue approach to teaching." Jim has spoken nationwide and continues to be in high demand in Southern California.
PREGUNTA AL PSIQUIATRA (ASK THE PSYCHIATRIST)
Session is in Spanish.
Venga y preguntele al psiquiatra sus preguntas o preocupaciones acerca de la salud mental.
La Doctora sera Kristen Ochoa del Hospital Oliveview.
Jueves, 17 de Noviembre de 6:30pm - 8:30pm
NOTE CORRECTED ADDRESS:
Penney Lane- Rainbow Room
15314 Rayen St.
North Hills, CA
Para garantizar estacionamiento seguro cerca del edificio, por favor, llame: Penney Lane, (818) 894-3384, y deje su nombre.
YOUTH SUMMIT
The Panorama City Neighborhood Council Presents\
“Preserving Families”
Uniting Our Community
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Workshops with Community Members, Service Providers, and Law Enforcement, aiming to solve youth violence.
Vista Middle School
15040 Roscoe Blvd.
Panorama City, CA 91402
Open to the Public
Participants:
- Communities In Schools
- New Directions For Youth
- More to be Announced
Event Schedule:
9:00 - 9:15 -Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:15 - 10:00 - Keynote Speakers
10:00 - 2:30 - Workshops
2:30 - 3:00 - Raffle
Key Note Speakers:
Council Member Tony Cardenas, 6th District
Council Member Richard Alarcón, 7th District
- More to be Announced
Event Sponsors:
Panorama City Neighborhood Council
Mayor Villaraigosa’s Office
Senator Alex Padilla, Senate District 20
Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes, 39th District
Council Member Richard Alarcón, 7th District
Further Information:
(818) 714-2133 (Hablamos Español)
e-mail:
1ST ANNUAL SYLMAR OLIVE FESTIVAL KICK-OFF
Hosted by Don Neal, Jose Oliva,Sylmar Neighborhood Council, Sylmar Chamber of Commerce, Sylmar Woman’s Club, and Los Angeles Mission College Foundation
Please join us for a night of unlimited wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at
The Wine Cave in Montrose
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M
The Wine Cave
2427 Honolulu Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91020
$40 Donation. Please make check payable to LAMC Foundation
Tax ID # 95-2925621
RSVP to or 818-434-6695
ACORPORATION4LESS EVENT
Learn The Difference Between Corporations, LLC's, Sole Proprietorships! Find out tax implications and other important information for your Small Business.
ACorporation4Less.com invites you to attend this free event to expand your familiarity with the following topics: business entities (e.g., corporations, sole proprietors, limited liability companies), various business taxes, licenses and permits. The workshop is designed to educate existing business owners, 1099 subcontractors and real estate agents. All entrepreneurs welcome. Don’t miss this networking opportunity!
Location:
Los Tres Hermanos Restaurant
1049 San Fernando Rd.
San Fernando CA 91340
Time: 9:00 a.m
When: Tuesday November 29
Note: You pay for your own breakfast starting at $4.99. Plenty of free parkingoff of Truman and Maclay behind the mall. For Info call 818-361-3525 or email
OLIVE VIEW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH URGENT CARE CENTER OPEN HOUSE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
Who is invited: Community Partners, Resources and Residents
When: Wednesday, November 30th 2011, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 14659 Olive View Drive, Sylmar, California 91342
RSVP: Please contact Genny Garcia at 818-485-0888 ext. 0835 or by e-mail: by November 18th to reserve a table (tables and chairs provided)
‘LAS POSADAS’ PAGEANT COMING DECEMBER 10 TO HISTORIC ANDRES PICO ADOBE IN MISSION HILLS (WITH A VISIT FROM SANTA)
Mission Hills, CA – A one-night Las Posadas (and visit from Santa) will be presented at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Andres Pico Adobe,10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (across from the Mission Hills Post Office at Brand Boulevard). Sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Historical Society (SFVHS), this community holiday event is free and open to the general public. Complimentary pan dulce and hot chocolate will be served.
Las Posadas is a traditional Christmas pageant that re-enacts Mary’s and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. It features an angel-led procession with lighted candles that follows “Mary and Joseph” from door to door as they are refused lodging for the night. With each refusal, a traditional song is sung by Franciscan nuns accompanied by musicians, and the couple wearily moves on to another door seeking shelter. The 177-year old Andres Pico Adobe, with its many doorways and luminarias-lighted pathways, is an excellent locale for the event and lends a wonderful ambience to the historic pageant.
Finally, the couple comes to rest in a stable where Jesus is born and swaddled in a feeding trough, or manger. Afterward, there is a celebration in the Adobe's courtyard with refreshments and a piñata-breaking party. This year the event will include La Mesa de Jesus (the table of Jesus), a tradition from northern Spain that features fresh fruits and nuts along with hot beverages and traditional pastries. A special appearance by Santa Claus is on the horizon, according to authorities close to the SFVHS celebration.
For additional information, please contact the San Fernando Valley Historical Society at 818-365-7810, or visit the Society’s Web site at (Please call to confirm performance should rain threaten this year.)
SOBER LINK SOBER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 11am to 5pm
Valley Indoor Swapmeet
14650 Parthenia St.
Panorama City, CA
(Outdoor in the parking lot)
Health fair and toy giveaway
In support of prevention and recovery from substance abuse and violence. Toys for children 3-11 years old.
BUREAU OF SANITATION 2012 "DISCOVER RECYCLING" OPEN HOUSE
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Bureau of Sanitation 2012 "Discover Recycling" Open Houses!
Families, children and residents of all ages get a chance to meet Sanitation collection truck drivers and staff, enjoy truck demonstrations and facility tours as well as receive information about recycling and a host of Sanitation services.
The 2012 dates, locations and times are:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
North Central District Yard, 452 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
South Los Angeles District Yard at The Expo Center, 3990 Menlo Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
(NE corner of Martin Luther King Blvd & Vermont Ave.)
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
West Los Angeles District Yard, 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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