September is National Preparedness Month. From more frequent wildfires and heat to flooding and extreme drought, it is important now more than ever for our Southern Californian communities to stay prepared in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. To learn more about how… pic.twitter.com/BFoKKCvHt…

As temperatures rise, keeping safe from the effects of heat illness is crucial, especially for those working outdoors. It is essential to take proactive measures to protect ourselves and our coworkers. Here are some guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.

Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics! Thursday, Oct 17th, 4pm-close Islands Restaurant, 6081 Center Dr. LA Show this post & 20% goes to Special Olympics SoCal! Support a great cause & enjoy a burger! #SpecialOlympicsSoCal #TipACop #LAPD

Reminder: 🚧 Angeles Forest Highway, from Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway, will be closed from September 30 to October 31 during non-peak commuting hours, M-F, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for your patience as we complete critical storm season maintenance.

Starting the week off with BIG NEWS! Governor Newsom has signed Assemblyman @RickChavezZbur’s bill we sponsored to make moving RVs out of neighborhoods quicker and cheaper. We are taking action at all levels to urgently confront this crisis. mayor.lacity.gov/news/add…

Tune in to our first podcast of the ‘24-25 SY, “Science Unplugged” lausd.org/Page/19871. Hear from Robert, a 5th grader ⁦@LomitaSTEAMMag⁩ and his mom share experiences with ⁦@FrancesBaez10⁩ about his fun activities ⁦@casciencecenter⁩ . ⁦@LASchools⁩

The Line fire has devastated over 43,000 acres in San Bernardino County since Sept. 5, spurring new evacuations this past weekend. The fire, 80% contained, remains a threat under extreme weather.

#AirQuality Forecast (Monday, September 30th): AQI readings in portions of the #InlandEmpire and #LosAngeles County are predicted to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher levels. For the Current #AQI and additional forecasting info, visit aqmd.gov/forecast

I am joining District Attorney George Gascon today as he announces the charges he has filed against Lamont Campbell for murder and for the terror he brought upon @metrolosangeles passengers, our Metro bus driver, and Downtown LA in the early morning hours of September 25.

We all have a role in making our communities more nurturing places. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 800-540-4000 ☎️ Mandated reporters may submit non-urgent reports of suspected abuse electronically, here: bit.ly/2Wv5Jm8 pic.twitter.com/gmQrBRVci…

L.A. real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from the past week la.urbanize.city/post/wee…

LA Tenants Union staged back to back protests today in support of tenants facing harassment and eviction in Highland Park and Echo Park. At ~5 pm tenants marched down York Avenue to Las Casas Realty, which they have accused of illegal demolition and harassment of tenants.

Happy #BoardMemberMonday! We're continuing our celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth with a spotlight on Rafael Borja, Chair of the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council. Rafael joined his Neighborhood Council to make a difference pic.twitter.com/BHCRDqtJz…

What do folks think of @LADOTofficial's new modular curbs along the Main Street parking-protected bike lanes? Last weekend, they seemed to be keeping drivers from parking in the bikeway. Thanks LADOT & #MorePlease! la.streetsblog.org/2024/0…

FREE RIDES this Wed (Oct 2) for California Clean Air Day! Riding 🚍🚊🚲🚐 reduce smog & greenhouse gases! Use Micro code CleanAir24 when booking on app Use Bike Share code 100224 at kiosk, online or app 🔊 up for vid 👇

Across LA, Team LADO has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with local Hispanic-owned small businesses. Want to learn how you can join their ranks and start your own business? Learn more: www.sba.gov/business-guid… pic.twitter.com/9jXv4A6uc…