RUN for Tarzana Neighborhood Council-filing opens Jan. 31

Posted on 01/23/2025

RUN FOR A SEAT ON THE TARZANA NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

The 2025 Tarzana Neighborhood Council election is coming. YOU SHOULD RUN! We're looking for a few good neighbors who are conscientious, community-minded and eager to represent Tarzana. To become a candidate for one of the 21 open seats on the Tarzana Neighborhood Council. Please note these fast approaching deadlines:

Candidate Filing Period Begins: January 31, 2025
Candidate Filing Period Ends: March 17, 2025
Election Day: June 3, 2025

To learn more about How to Run as a Candidate, How to Vote and about Election Resources visit:

Please also feel free to reach out to the Tarzana Neighborhood Council. We hope you will consider running for one of the 21 open seats on the council, as well as attend our General Board Meetings and get involved on one of our committees. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Update 1/12-evacuation warnings remain in effect-Beware of Scams

Posted on 01/13/2025

From Councilmember Blumenfield's Office

Here are the latest updates on the ongoing wildfire response and critical reminders to help keep our community safe. Please continue to stay prepared and monitor alerts as weather forecasts predict Santa Ana winds to increase this evening through early next week

EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS

As of Sunday afternoon, a mandatory evacuation order remains in place for the Palisades Fire from Mandeville Canyon to the 405, and from the neighborhoods north of the Encino Reservoir south to Sunset Blvd. Evacuation warnings are in place from Encino Reservoir west to Vanalden Ave, East to the Saugus Ave / Roscomare Rd, and South to Anzio Road. More info can be found here.

In mandatory evacuation and evacuation warning areas connected to the Palisades Fire, hundreds of LAPD officers, supplemented with the National Guard, have been deployed for maintaining curfews and safety in these neighborhoods. My team and I spoke with LAPD and they made it clear that if your home is in an evacuation order zone, you are subject to curfew from 6PM to 6AM. This is for your safety and the safety of our communities. If you are under an evacuation warning, you may come and go but limit unnecessary travel. Residents in the mandatory evacuation areas should expect to be away from their homes for at least 72 hours.

BEWARE OF SCAMS
In the aftermath of recent fires, scammers are actively targeting vulnerable individuals and families, exploiting their distress. Here are important warnings to help you recognize and avoid some of the most common scams.

COMMUNITY ALERT - NOTIFICATION LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT = POST FIRE SCAM WARNINGS

In the aftermath of the recent fires, scammers are actively targeting vulnerable individuals and families, exploiting their distress. Following are important warnings to help you recognize and avoid some of the most common scams.  

 

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Posted on 01/09/2025

More News from Councilmember Blumenfield's Office (posted 1/8/25)

Please continue to do your part by preparing and staying alert as strong winds and dangerous conditions continue. 

links: 3-1-1 can be found at lacity.gov/myla311 and up to date LA City info at emergency.lacity.gov/updates

I want to recognize and thank our emergency responders and City crews for working around the clock to ensure the safety of all residents. Let’s help them by keeping 9-1-1 open for life-threatening emergencies only. For non-emergencies or other city services, please use the provided contact numbers to reach the appropriate entity to address your needs. Please be patient as high winds and fire conditions continue to present hazards for crews and can affect response times and restoration efforts. 
 
  • Report LADWP outages at www.ladwp.com/outages or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). In Council District 3, there are 13,000+ customers facing an outage. Customers experiencing an outage can expect that a crew will respond in 24 to 48 hours. 
  • For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 and report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to 3-1-1 or at MyLA311.  
  • Pierce College is currently at capacity for large animals displaced from fires. More locations for large and small animal evacuation sites, can be found here.  
  • All Los Angeles Unified schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. LAUSD Resources can be found here.  
  • El Camino Real High School is serving as an evacuation center for residents. 
 
As a reminder, Topanga Canyon is officially closed in both directions between PCH and Mulholland Drive. Please limit non-essential travel and stay away from this critical corridor. Please follow all evacuation warnings and avoid driving whenever possible to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and evacuees. If you are not in an evacuation zone but are close to one, make sure you have a go-bag ready and a plan in place (bag should include water, food, copies of important documents, pet food, extra medication- whatever you need to be safe. Learn more here). Stay alert and sign up for NotifyLA for real-time updates.  
 
As you may know, my volunteer Community Action Team on Emergency Preparedness (BobCAT) and I, have forward deployed emergency supplies in pods throughout the West Valley to be used during emergencies. If you are in need of supplies, please reach out to us at [email protected]. My office and I will continue to keep you informed of any updates and community safety measures as new information becomes available.

PREPARE FOR STRONG WINDS & POTENTIAL FIRES

PREPARE FOR STRONG WINDS & POTENTIAL FIRES

Posted on 01/07/2025

NEWS ALERT FROM COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD'S OFFICE - RED FLAG ALERT

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert regarding the severe windstorm expected to impact Ventura and Los Angeles counties starting today Tuesday, January 7, through Wednesday, January 8. This windstorm is expected to bring damaging winds of 50-80mph, reaching up to 80-100mph in certain areas. 

Here are some important information to help keep our community safe:

  • Red Flag Alert parking restrictions are in effect today until further notice. To view affected parking areas, search for your neighborhood here. Updates regarding the Red Flag Parking status can be found here.
  • Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway until 6pm on January 10th will be fully closed (per CalTrans and LA County Sheriff). Motorists can view current traffic conditions and road closures prior to leaving for their destination via the Caltrans QuickMap.
  • For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 and report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to 3-1-1 or at MyLA311.
  • In anticipation of the windstorm, LADWP electric crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur. Track and report LADWP outages here or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
  • Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Use extreme caution with any fire sources and be ready to evacuate, especially if you're in a high-risk fire area. Stay informed and sign up for NotifyLA updates.  

Calling All Volunteers for Tarzana Clean-up Day - 1/11

Calling All Volunteers for Tarzana Clean-up Day - 1/11

Posted on 01/05/2025

LA Animal Services - December Special Adoption Weekends

LA Animal Services - December Special Adoption Weekends

Posted on 12/06/2024

   

January Reduced Adoption Fee Weekends
 
LA Animal Services will offer reduced adoption fees for the weekends in January to help the pets in our six Centers to find loving homes. Like many shelters across the country, the Department is facing high intake numbers of cats and dogs, with medium- and large-sized dogs making up the majority of the pet population. To encourage animal lovers to adopt, LA Animal Services invites you to meet your new canine buddy or feline friend at one of our special adoption weekend events happening in January.

Reduced Adoption Fees:
  • Jan 4-5: Happy New Year Adoption Weekend 
  • Jan 11-12: New Year, New Pet Adoption Weekend
  • Jan 18-19: National Walk Your Dog Month Adoption Event
  • Jan 25-26: Bring Home a Furry Friend Adoption Event
Reduced adoption fees for dogs, $51 (that does not include $20 license fee for LA City residents); puppies, $75, cats, $12.50; and kittens, $25.

Furry friends adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Adopters also receive a Petco flyer with discounts to help make their pet adoption a success and a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, which provides up to $250 of follow up veterinary care within the first 14 days of adoption, and for a limited time a free dog or cat bed thanks to a donation from Chewy and Greater Good Charities. In addition, dogare also eligible for free dog training classes with Paws for Life K9 Rescue at their People & Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills, CA. Contact info@pawsforlifecanine.org for more details

If you can't adopt, consider fostering a pet. When you foster a canine buddy or feline friend, you not just save the life of that animal, but also free up a space for another dog or cat in need. Click on the links to view canine buddies and feline friends available for adoption or fostering.

Crafted Port of LA Rabbit Adoption Event

Join LA Animal Services staff and volunteers this Sunday, January 5th from 11AM-2PM for a Rabbit and Small Animals Adoption Event at Crafted! LA Animal Services will be on-site with adoptable rabbits and other small animals ready to meet and go home with you!

Please see the attached graphics that are ready to share to your social media accounts. Feel free to follow us on social and repost/share any of our posts!

Facebook: @LAAnimalServices

Instagram: @laanimalservices

X: @lacitypets
 

CicLAvia - The Valley, Sunday, Dec. 8, 9AM-3PM

CicLAvia - The Valley, Sunday, Dec. 8, 9AM-3PM

Posted on 11/16/2024

For more information about how you can participate, visit https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_the_valley_24

EMPOWER LA YOUTH CONFERENCE, Feb. 22, 2025 - deadline to apply 12/20

EMPOWER LA YOUTH CONFERENCE, Feb. 22, 2025 - deadline to apply 12/20

Posted on 11/16/2024

2025 EMPOWERLA YOUTH CONFERENCE - Sat., February 22, 2025, 8AM-4PM at Los Angeles City Hall.  Discover ways to serve your community through the Neighborhood Council System, network with young changemakers across Los Angeles and get involved in grassroots democracy! For students 14-17 years-of-age. Deadline to apply: December 20. To learn more visit https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/

Extreme Heat - LA City Resources - Cooling Centers

Extreme Heat - LA City Resources - Cooling Centers

Posted on 10/04/2024

If you or someone you know doesn’t have access to air conditioning, the City has regional resources available throughout the weekend. Many City facilities including pools, libraries, and recreation centers are open and available to all. For more heat relief resources, visit Cool Spots LA at www.emergency.lacity.gov/extreme-heat

LA Animal Services - Spay & Neuter Resources

LA Animal Services - Spay & Neuter Resources

Posted on 10/04/2024


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