Patriot Day LAMayor - To those who lost loved ones 13 years ago, this day is one of personal sorrow. And all of us felt a blow as those thousands were slain. But we are also reminded of the enduring strength of our nation. On September 11, the world was able to see Americans come together, and it witnessed the heroism of our first responders and service members -- who protect and serve on our streets...

The City Controller's office is proud to announce the launch of the City's first Civic Innovation Lab. This lab, in collaboration with HubLA and Learn Do Share, will bring together designers, developers, activists, and City government to design creative solutions to civic problems. This is not just another meetup or hackathon - this is the beginning of developing new ways citizens can productively...

After the successful launch of the Neighborhood Prosecutors program initiated by City Attorney Mike Feuer earlier this year, which brought together deputy city attorneys and neighborhood leaders to identify and tackle local public safety priorities, the neighborhood-centered justice initiatives continue with the new Neighborhood Justice Program, scheduled to be formally inaugurated next month. According...

Michael Shull was confirmed as the General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks by LA's City Council this week.

Mr. Shull has served as the Assistant General Manager of the Department since 2005 and has overseen the work of over 800 employees in over 425 parks and recreation facilities throughout the City of Los Angeles...

Neighborhood Council leaders from throughout the city have partnered with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (EmpowerLA) in bringing the 2014 LA Congress of Neighborhoods to City Hall on Saturday, September 20, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free, and it includes breakfast and lunch, workshops, networking, and more. Register Now Los Angeles has 95 certified neighborhood councils...

City Controller Ron Galperin is on the road, visiting Neighborhood Councils and Alliances throughout the city to talk about his vision for transparent and effective governance. This past week he spoke at the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition where he discussed the three areas of focus in his office: modernization, management, and metrics. The City Controller is scheduled to speak at these...

Because of tremendous needs following a catastrophic event, first responders may not be immediately available to assist communities. Residents and communities may have to rely on themselves and their neighbors for several days. Having a Neighborhood Disaster Plan will greatly assist communities to respond to and recover from such an occurrence. The City of Los Angeles has made it simple for you to...

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Los Feliz homeowner (for now), and Silverlake Conservatory of Music cofounder Flea appeared at a meeting of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council last week. Flea was speaking on behalf of the Silverlake Conservatory, which wants to build a new permanent home on a site at Santa Monica and Sunset in Sunset Junction that's currently slated for a big mixed-use housing project...

NHS invites you to join us for our upcoming Neighborhood Sustainability Symposium on Saturday, October 11th at the Expo Center in Los Angeles. This all-day, family-friendly symposium will explore the emerging role of resilient and sustainable communities, healthy neighborhoods, mass transit, K-12 education, green development, and neighborhood investment. The event will feature community workshops...