Mayor Garcetti Asia Trip Update Editors: Photos are available at lamayor.org/photos BEIJING, CHINA -- Mayor Garcetti was in Beijing, China, the fourth stop in his Asia trade mission. In Beijing, Mayor Garcetti met with the U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus. He also led a discussion on urbanization and sustainability at Peking University, in partnership with the Stanford Center, C40, and the Municipal...

Be sure to Save The Date for the 83rd Hollywood Christmas Parade, benefiting Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, to be held November 30th on the streets of Hollywood. A treasured American tradition for 83 years, the Hollywood Christmas Parade will be kicking off at 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2014 with a super-star-studded concert prior to the start of the parade at 6:00 p.m. The parade is presented by...

Thanksgiving is just a week away, and while we all prepare for a holiday chock-full traditions to be thankful for, we wanted to turn your attention to a few pet dangers associated with the holiday. While Turkey Day is a joyful time for pet parents and friends, it's also prime time for well-meaning guests to slip high-fat human foods under the table to four-legged family members. And while Fido and...

On Saturday November 8, sixty designated block leaders took more than 1,700 small bags of emergency preparedness materials door-to-door within the Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council's boundaries. Many of the residents who were home that morning expressed their appreciation for this effort to be better prepared for any future major emergency. The information contained in each bag included...

While Thanksgiving is a time for family dinners and get-togethers, add a healthy dose of safety to their preparations this Thanksgiving, since the National Fire Protection Association says cooking is the leading cause of home fires on a day that has three times more home fires than any other day of the year. Unattended cooking is the culprit in most of those fires, said the U.S. Fire Administration...
 

Skip the Black Friday crowds and support your local businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 29! In addition to promoting neighborhood establishments, you can also enjoy a leisurely shopping day in your own community and interact with neighbors and friends by participating in one of the exciting events going on around LA this year. In Eagle Rock, the 4th Annual We Heart Eagle Rock Block Party...

This Saturday, come meet Los Angeles' newest playground in Grand Park! Be the first to see, slide and shout with glee in a day of play. Popgram Popcorn and Grand Park's favorite fruit cart will be on hand to provide snacks, and County Supervisor Gloria Molina will lead a special dedication of the new play space. Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Grand Park 200...

When holiday season comes around, most of us look for opportunities to express our gratitude for what we have and give back by helping the less fortunate. There are certainly many opportunities to do so -- for example, check out the list of open events we have included below. However, it's important to remember that many organizations (such as the Los Angeles Mission, who works to improve the lives...

Explore the vibrant community of Northeast LA, in a neighborhood where hip urbanity nestles side by side with the wilderness of the arroyo and surrounding canyons. Featuring a diverse range of fine art and craft by both emerging and established artists, the Arroyo Arts Collective Discovery Tour is one of the oldest and most interesting art tours in Los Angeles. The tour is self-guided, featuring more...

Southern California isn't known for snowy winters, but with a little Hollywood magic, we can still enjoy winter activities here in LA. Treat yourself to some icy fun at one of the ice skating rinks around the city. These family-friendly rinks offer more than just skates-from wintry food and drinks to ice tubing and meeting Santa, there's something for everyone. Downtown on Ice: LA doesn't typically...

The divide between the different neighborhoods of Los Angeles can feel like one between cities, and in some cases-like West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Culver City-it literally is. But residents of L.A. really do place stock in the neighborhood they live in, whether it be on the Westside or Eastside, downtown or nestled in the hills. L.A. is a big place-the Los Angeles Times...

Hundreds of Angelenos will hit the sidewalks this November 22 for The Great Los Angeles Walk 2014 - the annual event that dispels the myth that "nobody walks in L.A." This year, for the ninth edition, the Great Los Angeles Walk is doing something different: We're bringing the walk to the San Fernando Valley for the first time! That means this year, participants will hike east down Ventura Boulevard...

The 2014 Holiday Season Lighting Ceremony at El Pueblo de Los Angeles is an annual free event in the historic heart of Los Angeles that features entertainment, refreshments, kids' moon bounce and train rides, face painting, photos with Santa, and other family-friendly activities. Mariachi Loco del Valle and Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea will be performing. Date: Friday, December 5, 2014 Time: 5:30pm...

In anticipation of their December South LA event, CicLAvia is teaming up with the Leimert Park Art Walk and KAOS Network to offer CicLAvia fans the chance to preview the historic Leimert Park area and to enjoy a day of community fun on Sunday, November 30. The Leimert Park Art Walk will take place from 3pm-7pm at Leimert Park (located at 4395 Leimert Blvd.) and the surrounding neighborhood. CicLAvia...

Are you interested in trying something different? The RACO Program welcomes volunteers to become Reserve Animal Control Officers serving in the same capacity as our Animal Control Officers. The program requires a commitment of 16 hours of volunteer service each month at any one of our six Animal Care Centers for 3 months prior to the first class. This commitment will provide a great opportunity to...

The West Adams Heritage Associated (WAHA) is pleased to invite you to launch the Holiday Season with a bit of "Merrymaking in Kinney Heights," their 28th annual Holiday Tour & Progressive Dinner. Prepaid reservations are required for the event, and WAHA reports that ticket sales have been brisk for this popular year-end tour and they've already sold twice as many tickets as they did last year...