Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

LA City Council Moves to Ease ADU Construction Rules

SVANCadmin November 12, 2026 No Comments

Los Angeles homeowners with pending accessory dwelling unit (ADU) projects could soon see relief from costly stormwater requirements that have delayed residential construction. The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously,…

LA County Study Estimates $3.55 Billion Cost to Close Whiteman Airport

SVANCadmin October 29, 2026 No Comments

A new Los Angeles County study estimates that closing Whiteman Airport in Pacoima and redeveloping the property would cost approximately $3.55 billion, require federal approval, and potentially take decades to…

Metrolink Proposes Major Service Cuts Affecting Los Angeles County

SVANCadmin October 12, 2026 No Comments

Antelope Valley Line could lose 67% of weekend service and 27% of weekday trips beginning November 16. Metrolink is proposing another round of significant service reductions that could take effect…

Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council PLUM Committee Meeting

SVANCadmin September 22, 2026 No Comments

The Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council invites the community to attend its upcoming Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:30 PM to…

California Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño

SVANCadmin September 21, 2026 No Comments

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as California prepares for a potentially historic El Niño season that could bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, mountain snow, debris…

New Mailing Address for SVANC

SVANCadmin September 11, 2026 No Comments

The Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council now has a new United States Postal Service P.O. Box for community correspondence. For USPS mail: Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council Attn. ____________________ P.O.…

Join the Bike Path Tree Care Event in Sun Valley, August 29

SVANCadmin August 28, 2026 No Comments

Help care for local trees and improve the Sun Valley community at the Bike Path Tree Care Event on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council and…

Light-rail project in San Fernando Valley awarded $2.4 billion for construction

SVANCadmin August 26, 2026 No Comments

The first phase goes in the median of Van Nuys Boulevard from the G Line to San Fernando Road The first-ever light-rail project being built in the San Fernando Valley…

Lawn to Habitat Applications are Open!

SVANCadmin August 21, 2026 No Comments

The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance is launching its fourth annual Lawn to Habitat transformation and will select one Los Angeles property for its 2026–2027 project. If you live in, own,…

What to Do if You Find a Bat

SVANCadmin August 21, 2026 No Comments

At least 50 rabid bats have been found in Los Angeles this year, serving as an important reminder for residents to know what to do if they encounter a bat…

Apply to Serve on the LA Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee

SVANCadmin August 12, 2026 No Comments

LA Metro is committed to safeguarding the transit community by taking a holistic, equitable and welcoming approach to public safety, recognizing that each individual is entitled to a safe, dignified and…

LA Metro Will Pay You $600 to NOT Drive Your Car

SVANCadmin August 10, 2026 No Comments

In order to convince people to replace solo driving with mass transit, LA Metro is offering cash incentives for people to park at least one of their cars at home…

Ready for a major earthquake? LA County is ordered by supervisors to create new plan

SVANCadmin August 6, 2026 No Comments

It’s been 32 years since the Northridge earthquake, the last one that caused major damage to the city and county. To many it’s a distant memory. To measure its capabilities…

Virtual Hearing Option for Parking Violations

SVANCadmin June 26, 2026 No Comments

LADOT would like to share an update for motorists who need to contest a parking citation. Effective June 2, 2026, motorists can now choose a virtual Administrative Hearing when contesting…

Dept of Cultural Affairs RFQ Call for Sculptors

SVANCadmin June 26, 2026 No Comments

The RFQ Call for Sculptors is now live! The Department of Cultural Affairs is looking for professional LA-based artists to comprise its 2026 Prequalified Roster of Sculptors. Artists selected for…

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