Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

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…

The Summer Villain: Mosquitoes

SVANCadmin June 26, 2026 No Comments

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal, responsible for spreading diseases to millions of people each year. Protect yourself from the bite by wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water around…

MySafe:LA and LAFD Fireworks PSA

SVANCadmin June 26, 2026 No Comments

As we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, MySafe:LA and the Los Angeles Fire Department reminds residents that fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles and…

Electric Scooters & Electric Motorcycles: A parent guide for helping kids understand what is legal, what is not, and why it matters.

SVANCadmin June 13, 2026 No Comments

Do not ask only, “Is it electric?” Ask: “What is it legally, where can it be ridden, and what rules apply?” Safer kids. Fewer neighborhood conflicts. Fewer preventable injuries. Smarter…

LA County Youth Climate Commission grants up to $1,000 June 17 deadline

SVANCadmin June 12, 2026 No Comments

Youth ages 5–18 can apply for a $1,000 mini grant to support a climate-focused project or community event. One project will be selected in each Supervisorial District. Projects can focus…

The City’s Budget for 2026-27

SVANCadmin May 23, 2026 No Comments

This week the Council passed the City’s budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. In nearly a month of Budget and Finance Committee meetings, the Mayor’s proposed budget was scrutinized, modified…

Overnight Closures on Southbound I-5 in Sun Valley for Sheldon Street Bridge Repairs: May 11-17

SVANCadmin May 11, 2026 No Comments

Caltrans is planning overnight lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) in Sun Valley and overnight street closures on Sheldon Street, starting Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 17, for…

Restaurateurs: Bring Your Booth to a Soccer Celebration this Summer

SVANCadmin April 17, 2026 No Comments

If you’ve got a restaurant in the East Valley, consider becoming a food vendor at this summer’s community soccer celebration. Friends and neighbors will be gathering at Whitsett Sports Complex…

Whiteman Airport Presentation Set for April 14, 2026 SVANC Meeting

SVANCadmin April 13, 2026 No Comments

Residents in Sun Valley will hear a detailed presentation on the future of Whiteman Airport at the upcoming Neighborhood Council meeting. The presentation, titled “Shaping the Future of Whiteman Airport,”…

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