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09/30/2026

We are excited to share that earlier this month, Flor Chaidez was officially sworn in to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners! Representing East Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils, Commissioner Chaidez will bring firsthand knowledge and experience to her role. Commissioner Chaidez has served as the Social Justice Director and as President of Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, where she facilitated community dialogues, workshops, town halls, candidate forums, donation drives, and other events to support the Eagle Rock and East Los Angeles community. As a Board of Neighborhood Commissioner, she looks forward to bringing the same diplomacy, collaboration, and commitment to service that have guided her throughout her many years of community leadership.

Learn more about Commissioner Chaidez and the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners: https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/commission/

09/21/2026

Last month, Pico Union Neighborhood Council and Westlake North NC brought together nearly 200 youth, over 25 community organizations, and over 500 neighbors at their 5th Annual Bike Safety Camp and Earth Day Fest. This year, they were able to distribute 55 brand new children’s bikes and helmets, 200 free grocery bags, and 110 backpacks. Kids participated in a youth bike safety course, while adults were able to take an e-bike workshop with LA Metro Bike Share. Everyone in attendance enjoyed music and dance performances by Angelica Center for Arts and Music, composting classes with Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment, complimentary refreshments, community resources, and an opportunity to meet neighbors and friends. On behalf of EmpowerLA, we congratulate Pico Union and Westlake North Neighborhood Councils for another great Bike Safety Camp & Earth Day Fest!

09/18/2026

Hot days can be overstimulating and throw off routines, especially for neurodivergent people. Find what works best for your body and environment. For more information & resources, visit Los Angeles Regional Collaborative - LARC and Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

09/17/2026

Don't wait: register today for Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods! Join hundreds of Angelenos at City Hall on Saturday, September 26 for a full day of civic connection, workshops, and inspiration. Whether you're a Neighborhood Council member, community leader, or just curious about local government this free, citywide event is for YOU.
✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to all
✅ Lunch and workshops included

📍RSVP now: neighborhoodcongress.la

Bringing Neighborhood Council leaders together for 12 years.

09/16/2026

Neighborhood Councils make an impact! harborgatewaysouthnc hosted Game Night, bringing together families to celebrate community engagement by connecting them to local sports programs. The event highlighted recreational resources and programs for youth offered at Normandale Park; families enjoyed free tacos and an awards presentation for the youth who participated in the Youth Baseball Spring League. US Rep Nanette Diaz Barragán was in attendance and shared her experience playing youth baseball at Normandale Park. The event was part of Harbor Gateway South’s series of events cultivating a relationship between youth and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.

Learn more about Harbor Gateway South Neighborhood Council: http://www.harborgatewaysouth.org/

09/16/2026

EmpowerLA joins Angelenos in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This year's theme, "Unidos, Somos Más," celebrates the resilience, collaboration, strength, and collective impact of Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States and beyond. Here in Los Angeles, the Neighborhood Council system embodies the spirit of this year's theme by bringing neighbors together to uplift the voices in their community and advocate for a more equitable, unified, and representative Los Angeles.

09/14/2026

Want to get involved in your neighborhood? You don’t have to be a policy expert. The L.A. Local shares how to find your Neighborhood Council, check meeting agendas and speak up at a meeting.

Want to get involved in your LA neighborhood? You don’t have to be a policy expert. Here’s how to find your neighborhood council, check meeting agendas and speak up at a meeting.

09/09/2026

Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, and your Los Angeles Public Library card gives you free access to millions of books, ebooks, audiobooks, research databases, streaming services, California State Park passes, tickets to local museums and cultural attractions, access to the Octavia and Koreatown Media Labs, online learning, in person classes and events at 73 branches, and so much more.

Explore what LAPL has to offer and sign up for your library card today: https://www.lapl.org/library-card

09/07/2026

From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy Labor Day! Today and every day, we recognize the workers whose efforts make Los Angeles a thriving community to live, work, study, play, and pray. Thank you for all that you do!

09/04/2026

How we experience heat may depend on where we live, work, and play. Today we’re covering the “Urban Heat Island Effect”—the reason why some neighborhoods are made hotter than others. For more information & resources, visit Los Angeles Regional Collaborative - LARC and Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

Share in the comments below how your neighborhood feels on hotter days.