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Be Cautious With Upcoming Census

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:10; Written by Dianne Lawrence

COMMUNITY ALERTNOTIFICATIONLOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENTOLYMPIC DIVISIONWARNING:2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census WorkersWith the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.…

Fierce Winds Blow Down Beloved Tree

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 30 October 2009 10:49; Written by Dianne Lawrence

In front of Brian and Ruth Eklunds home on 21st in Western Heights. Local resident and gardner James couldn't wait for the city to get around to removing it and volunteered his tree trimming services to chopping the tree up.

Gunman Caught in Western Heights

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 30 October 2009 10:44; Written by Dianne Lawrence

Thursday Oct . 29 When police stopped to question a man riding a bicycle along the sidewalk on Gramercy and 21st, they suddenly found themselves in hot pursuit. The suspect took off holding his hand to his pant waist, indicating there may have been a gun. He began hopping over fences…

PicoNC Hits Top 10% in Ethics Compliance

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 16 October 2009 09:30; Written by Dianne Lawrence

According to state and local laws, NC Board members must complete ethics training requirement every two years. In this week's newsletter DONE acknowleges the Pico Neighborhood Council as one of top 10% in meeting its obligation. Currently, 94% of the board members on the PicoNC have completed their training. Way to go Pico!

Business, Labor and Community Leaders Come Together

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 08 October 2009 20:50; Written by Dianne Lawrence

20th ANNUAL BALLARD FAMILY

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 07 October 2009 00:07; Written by Kim Lai

LABOR DAY OPEN MIKE JAM For 20 years the Ballard family has been hosting an open mike Labor Day Jazz jam on 24th at Gramercy that’s become a neighborhood tradition. It was a wonderful event with a variety of artists from R&B, Blues, jazz, Gospel, Hip-Hop with numerous musicians playing…

West 20th Street Block Club

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 23:18; Written by Dianne Lawrence

Name Change Controversy Will it be Region 7 Neighborhood Coalition or LaBrea Park West Neighborhood?Votes taken at the Block club favored Region 7. Votes taken door to door favored La Brea Park West. There was some controversy over the way the door to door vote (not a petition) was conducted so the jury is still out. Stay Tuned!

HUGE TURNOUT

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 23:12; Written by Todd Hunter

FOR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ‘NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME’ The event was a great success showing a 400% increase in participating neighbors and demonstrating the community’s commitment to unifying the neighborhood and keeping it safe as well as great. Funds from the UNNC (United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council) helped pay for signs. City agency…

UNNC CREATES NUISANCE & BLIGHT ABATEMENT PROGRAM

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 23:07; Written by Steve Wallis

Nuisances, blight, safety issues and HPOZ violations in the Harvard Heights area can now be reported to the UNNC Nuisance and Blight Abatement Program, created by NANDC chair Leslie Evans and adopted by Steve Wallis for the UNNC area. Violations and concerns cam be sent to Raphael Lieberman by e:mail…

Sex Offender Caught Oct '09

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 23:01; Written by Steve Wallis

A high risk sex offender out on parole and assaulting women along Pico from Western to Hoover, has been caught and returned to prison.

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Be Cautious With Upcoming Census

Fierce Winds Blow Down Beloved Tree

Gunman Caught in Western Heights

PicoNC Hits Top 10% in Ethics Compliance

Business, Labor and Community Leaders Come Together

20th ANNUAL BALLARD FAMILY

West 20th Street Block Club

HUGE TURNOUT

UNNC CREATES NUISANCE & BLIGHT ABATEMENT PROGRAM

Sex Offender Caught Oct '09

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