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Chaos has erupted in Ferguson, Missouri after the killing of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18 year old black teenager, by a police officer. The emotional impact of this horrific event has led many residents to express their outrage through civil, and not so civil, disobedience. (more…)

In the event of a major earthquake, fire, super storm, tsunami or terrorist attack what would you do? Where would you go to get food, water or shelter? Join us to plan an Emergency Preparedness Day. (more…)

The City of Los Angeles currently has a federally grant funded program in which free street trees are being planted along the parkway. The only requirements are that participants must agree to water their tree(s) and they must live within the City. (more…)

View the video of the Mayor's remarks at the Grand Opening of the Mayor's South LA Help Desk. On October 11, 2013 Mayor Garcetti was on hand for the grand opening of the South LA Help Desk: Theodore “Ted” Lumpkin is a lifelong resident of South Los Angeles and is…

Community: A social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists. (more…)

Being a part of this neighborhood council board has completely broadened my thoughts and feelings about our community and shattered my preconceptions. Prior to getting involved, my vision of this part of the “Great 8” was narrow. I seemed to only see the things that needed to be improved. And…

One of the most important issues within the Southwest Neighborhood Council is land use. The numerous vacant lots, under developed business corridors and incompatible zoning seem to be a major contributor to our community’s stagnant growth. One of the most important issues within the Southwest Neighborhood Council is land use. …

Regional Budget Day is your day to partake in the results of the Mayor’s Budget Survey and have face-to-face interaction of the survey results. (more…)

Community wins with revised project at Western Apartments. As a result of board members speaking at City Hall, the Western Apartments project will have a stepped back exterior and reduced floor space. (more…)