Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

Free LA Metro Rides on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

SVANCadmin December 23, 2024 No Comments

Enjoy Free Rides on LA Metro This Holiday Season LA Metro is once again offering free rides on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to ensure safe and convenient travel…

CA E-Bike Incentive Project

SVANCadmin December 20, 2024 No Comments

The California E-Bike Incentive Project is a statewide consumer-facing incentive program that aims to provide point-of-sale voucher incentives — for the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) — to residents in…

California Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak

SVANCadmin December 18, 2024 No Comments

California Takes Action on Bird Flu Outbreak Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to California’s rising bird flu cases. The announcement follows confirmation from the…

LA County to Wipe Out $800M in Medical Debt for 200K Residents: Here’s How It Works

SVANCadmin December 17, 2024 No Comments

LA County Launches Program to Cancel $800M in Medical Debt for 200K Angelenos Los Angeles County is tackling medical debt head-on, offering relief to hundreds of thousands of residents burdened…

Happy Thanksgiving Adoption Weekend

SVANCadmin November 27, 2024 No Comments

LA Animal Services will offer reduced adoption fees this Thanksgiving weekend to help the pets in the six Centers find loving homes. Like many shelters across the country, the Department…

LAPD Budget Approved: $2.14 Billion Spending Plan for 2025-26

SVANCadmin November 27, 2024 No Comments

The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has approved a $2.14 billion budget for the LAPD’s 2025-26 fiscal year. This plan reflects an 8.1% increase, or $160.5 million more, compared…

Affordable Housing Development Proposed for 10974 W Ratner Street in Sun Valley

SVANCadmin November 18, 2024 No Comments

A Community of Friends (ACOF) has unveiled plans for a new affordable housing project at 10974 W. Ratner Street in Sun Valley. The 96-unit development, known as an Executive Directive…

2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference – Saturday, February 22, 2025

SVANCadmin November 12, 2024 No Comments

EmpowerLA proudly presents the 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, a one-day event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm designed to engage and inspire youth from across Los Angeles. This year’s event will…

Los Angeles City Council Confirms New LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell

SVANCadmin November 10, 2024 No Comments

McDonnell is an LAPD veteran, ex-Long Beach police chief, ex-Los Angeles County sheriff The Los Angeles City Council has confirmed former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the 59th…

Free Self-Defense Workshop: Learn Life-Saving Techniques

SVANCadmin November 5, 2024 No Comments

Free Self-Defense Workshop at Fernangeles Recreation Center Join us on November 9, 2024, for a free self-defense workshop in Sun Valley, CA, designed to equip you with essential skills and…

Dodger World Series victory parade, stadium event set for Friday morning

SVANCadmin October 31, 2024 No Comments

The team noted that “due to logistics, traffic and timing, fans will not be able to attend both events (the parade and the stadium celebration).” The Dodgers will celebrate their…

SVANC PLUM Committee Explores Waste Management’s Recycling Process and Innovations

SVANCadmin October 19, 2024 No Comments

The SVANC PLUM committee members had a very important visit to Waste Management to learn about the recycling process, the technology involved, the safety measures, and the pollution mitigation.

Former L.A. County Sheriff Jim McDonnell Named LAPD’s new chief

SVANCadmin October 4, 2024 No Comments

The eight-month search for the next Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) chief ended on Friday, Oct. 4, with Mayor Karen Bass announcing former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as…

California DMV Eliminates Knowledge Test Requirement for Drivers 70 and Older

SVANCadmin September 30, 2024 No Comments

In a significant change for older drivers, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that drivers aged 70 and older are no longer required to take a knowledge test…

Los Angeles County Approves Year-Round Emergency Homeless Shelters to Combat Climate Crisis

SVANCadmin September 25, 2024 No Comments

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the establishment of year-round emergency homelessness shelters that will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This decision marks a…

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