More News from Councilmember Blumenfield's Office (posted 1/8/25)
Please continue to do your part by preparing and staying alert as strong winds and dangerous conditions continue.
links: 3-1-1 can be found at lacity.gov/myla311 and up to date LA City info at emergency.lacity.gov/updates
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I want to recognize and thank our emergency responders and City crews for working around the clock to ensure the safety of all residents. Let’s help them by keeping 9-1-1 open for life-threatening emergencies only. For non-emergencies or other city services, please use the provided contact numbers to reach the appropriate entity to address your needs. Please be patient as high winds and fire conditions continue to present hazards for crews and can affect response times and restoration efforts.
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As a reminder, Topanga Canyon is officially closed in both directions between PCH and Mulholland Drive. Please limit non-essential travel and stay away from this critical corridor. Please follow all evacuation warnings and avoid driving whenever possible to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and evacuees. If you are not in an evacuation zone but are close to one, make sure you have a go-bag ready and a plan in place (bag should include water, food, copies of important documents, pet food, extra medication- whatever you need to be safe. Learn more here). Stay alert and sign up for NotifyLA for real-time updates.
As you may know, my volunteer Community Action Team on Emergency Preparedness (BobCAT) and I, have forward deployed emergency supplies in pods throughout the West Valley to be used during emergencies. If you are in need of supplies, please reach out to us at [email protected]. My office and I will continue to keep you informed of any updates and community safety measures as new information becomes available.
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PREPARE FOR STRONG WINDS & POTENTIAL FIRES
Posted on 01/07/2025NEWS ALERT FROM COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD'S OFFICE - RED FLAG ALERT
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert regarding the severe windstorm expected to impact Ventura and Los Angeles counties starting today Tuesday, January 7, through Wednesday, January 8. This windstorm is expected to bring damaging winds of 50-80mph, reaching up to 80-100mph in certain areas.
Here are some important information to help keep our community safe:
- Red Flag Alert parking restrictions are in effect today until further notice. To view affected parking areas, search for your neighborhood here. Updates regarding the Red Flag Parking status can be found here.
- Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) between Mulholland Drive and Pacific Coast Highway until 6pm on January 10th will be fully closed (per CalTrans and LA County Sheriff). Motorists can view current traffic conditions and road closures prior to leaving for their destination via the Caltrans QuickMap.
- For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 and report downed trees and other non-life-threatening hazards to 3-1-1 or at MyLA311.
- In anticipation of the windstorm, LADWP electric crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur. Track and report LADWP outages here or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
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Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Use extreme caution with any fire sources and be ready to evacuate, especially if you're in a high-risk fire area. Stay informed and sign up for NotifyLA updates.
Calling All Volunteers for Tarzana Clean-up Day - 1/11
Posted on 01/05/2025
LA Animal Services - December Special Adoption Weekends
Posted on 12/06/2024 
- Jan 4-5: Happy New Year Adoption Weekend
- Jan 11-12: New Year, New Pet Adoption Weekend
- Jan 18-19: National Walk Your Dog Month Adoption Event
- Jan 25-26: Bring Home a Furry Friend Adoption Event
Furry friends adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Adopters also receive a Petco flyer with discounts to help make their pet adoption a success and a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, which provides up to $250 of follow up veterinary care within the first 14 days of adoption, and for a limited time a free dog or cat bed thanks to a donation from Chewy and Greater Good Charities. In addition, dogs are also eligible for free dog training classes with Paws for Life K9 Rescue at their People & Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills, CA. Contact info@
If you can't adopt, consider fostering a pet. When you foster a canine buddy or feline friend, you not just save the life of that animal, but also free up a space for another dog or cat in need. Click on the links to view canine buddies and feline friends available for adoption or fostering.
Crafted Port of LA Rabbit Adoption Event
Join LA Animal Services staff and volunteers this Sunday, January 5th from 11AM-2PM for a Rabbit and Small Animals Adoption Event at Crafted! LA Animal Services will be on-site with adoptable rabbits and other small animals ready to meet and go home with you!
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CicLAvia - The Valley, Sunday, Dec. 8, 9AM-3PM
Posted on 11/16/2024
For more information about how you can participate, visit https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_the_valley_24
EMPOWER LA YOUTH CONFERENCE, Feb. 22, 2025 - deadline to apply 12/20
Posted on 11/16/2024
2025 EMPOWERLA YOUTH CONFERENCE - Sat., February 22, 2025, 8AM-4PM at Los Angeles City Hall. Discover ways to serve your community through the Neighborhood Council System, network with young changemakers across Los Angeles and get involved in grassroots democracy! For students 14-17 years-of-age. Deadline to apply: December 20. To learn more visit https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/
Extreme Heat - LA City Resources - Cooling Centers
Posted on 10/04/2024
If you or someone you know doesn’t have access to air conditioning, the City has regional resources available throughout the weekend. Many City facilities including pools, libraries, and recreation centers are open and available to all. For more heat relief resources, visit Cool Spots LA at www.emergency.lacity.gov/extreme-heat
LA Animal Services - Spay & Neuter Resources
Posted on 10/04/2024
Caballero Creek Park
Posted on 07/31/2024BOB BLUMENFIELD
COUNCILMEMBER, THIRD DISTRICT
COUNCILMEMBER BLUMENFIELD AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CELEBRATE
GROUNDBREAKING OF FIRST SELF-SUSTAINING PARK IN LA
WEST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA – Tomorrow, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield will be joined by city, local leaders and residents for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Caballero Creek Park. This site will convert a 1.5-acre underutilized lot into a multiple-benefit park, located at the convergence of the Los Angeles River and Caballero Creek in Tarzana. It will be the first self-sustaining park in Los Angeles- meaning water will be captured on and off-site and using solar, the water will be cleaned to irrigate the park.
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), Department of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Sanitation, General Services Department, and Los Angeles County have joined forces for Caballero Creek Park. Blumenfield helped bring in seven different funding sources and cut through significant red tape over the past few years to get shovels in the ground. He also partnered with Reseda High School so this new space will serve as an outdoor classroom. The design utilizes innovative methods that lead to watershed protection, including a bioswale and a wetland component for storm water treatment. The new wetlands will create habitat, clean water and help connect Angelenos to California’s struggling riverine ecology. The site plan also includes a variety of offerings for the community including an outdoor fitness center, play and recreation, access to the LA River bike paths, and more.
This park will mark the latest new City park that Blumenfield has helped create following the Costanso Fire Station Park and the LA River and Aliso Creek Confluence Park. He also led the effort to create the new facilities at the Woodland Hills Rec Center, as well as major renovations at various parks throughout his community.
WHAT: Blumenfield will be joined by city leaders and residents for a ground breaking of a new park in the West Valley.
WHO: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield
Joe Edmiston, Executive Director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Members of the Board of Public Works
Officials from Tarzana Neighborhood Council and community members
WHEN: Thursday, August 1 at 9am
Blumenfield Introduces New Environmental Efforts
Posted on 06/18/2024
Councilmember Blumenfield Introduces New Environmental Efforts to Ensure Clean Drinking Water and Reduce Health Risks from Artificial Turf |
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Recently the Council approved Councilmember Blumenfield’s motion that instructs the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to test for the presence of Polyfluoroalkyl / Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and other similar contaminants and provide information on how to ensure safe potable drinking water for the City. This was prompted by recent revelations that DWP, for the first time ever, detected these contaminants in two water sources in the San Fernando Valley (the Pollock Well Field and at the Tujunga Well Field). While the levels were not deemed dangerous, it raised enough concern for Blumenfield to put together the motion.
Separately, Blumenfield introduced a motion to help Los Angeles transition away from artificial turf/synthetic grass and encourage the transition to California drought-friendly landscaping. Made from petroleum products, artificial turf/synthetic grass has been found to cause serious environmental issues as it degrades, can magnify the ‘heat island effect,’ and can burn in a wildfire. In the past it had been heralded as a good water-saving landscape alternative, but the conventional wisdom has been rapidly changing as the product has been studied, peer-reviewed and tested. Ultimately, a ban on future non-functional / decorative turf may be necessary. Artificial turf is now known to contain harmful substances such PFAS, and other “forever chemicals”. In April 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Environmental Protection Agency, categorized PFAS and other “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances dangerous to human health. The EPA has concluded that exposure to PFAS may lead to reproductive effects, developmental delays, and risks of some cancers. Exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and mucous membrane exposure, including microplastic dust kicked up on artificial turf fields.
On the effort regarding artificial turf, Charming Evelyn, Chair of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter’s Water Committee, said, “Sierra Club stands in strong support of this motion from City Councilmember Blumenfield. This is a crucial step for preventing widespread contamination and protecting public health.”
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