I wish you a happy and healthy new year! As your Councilmember, I look forward to continuing all of the progress we have made and the important work of bettering our communities in 2026 and beyond. Below are some of the best memories and moments from 2025.
My team and I are honored to continue doing the work, tackling the tough issues facing Los Angeles and delivering for the Valley. My goal is to continue to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Third Council District. Please do not hesitate to contact me and my staff for assistance with any issue or question. For more updates and photos from the year that was and the year to come, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield joined Councilwoman Traci Park and Councilmembers Heather Hutt and Tim McOsker to survey the severe damage left by the Palisades Fire. The scale of destruction was overwhelming, but it was matched by the strength and dedication of the first responders who traveled from across Los Angeles and from departments nationwide to help contain the blaze and protect our communities. In the face of immense loss, Angelenos have stepped up for one another, offering support, comfort, and solidarity as families and neighborhoods begin the long process of recovery. |
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Team Blumenfield joined Palisades relief efforts by assisting Council District 11 in organizing and dispersing donated goods to impacted residents. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield’s district office served as a volunteer hub for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, where community members gathered to document concentrations of homelessness and provide the data needed to guide services and resources across the region. He thanked the many volunteers who dedicated their time to this vital effort. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield continued to work directly with community members to find solutions to improve and maintain trees throughout the district. Blumenfield allocated $110k in discretionary/overtime funding for Urban Forestry tree surgeons to preserve our urban tree canopy. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield traveled to Sacramento with Mayor Bass and his colleagues to meet with state leaders, urging support to offset revenue losses, protect services, strengthen fire mitigation, and assist communities affected by wildfire. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield joined local leaders at the groundbreaking for the G (Orange) Line Improvements Project. The project will include grade separations, bike path upgrades, gating, and advanced signal technology to reduce travel times and improve safety for transit users across the San Fernando Valley. As Transportation Chair of the SFV Council of Governments, Blumenfield ensured that this project was a priority under Measure M. The project should be completed by 2027. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield highlighted the Kroenke Organization’s newly announced plans for “Rams Village at Warner Center,” a 52-acre mixed-use development that will serve as the Los Angeles Rams’ permanent headquarters and training facility while bringing new housing, retail, office space, entertainment venues, and over nine acres of open and community space to the West Valley. Designed by Gensler, the project will follow the Warner Center 2035 Plan, comply with state and local housing laws, and uphold previously promised conditions, including reserving units for low-income, workforce, and local worker housing; any major changes would require a new public process. Blumenfield emphasized the project’s potential to boost economic activity, expand public space, and strengthen community identity as the Rams make the Valley their permanent home. |
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A Councilmember Blumenfield celebrated the completion of the West Valley Food Pantry's new facility. The new facility consolidates all of WVFP’s operations under one roof, improving efficiency and accessibility for the thousands of individuals and families relying on its services. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield recognized the Lanark Rec Center Girls Soccer Team at City Hall for their Valley and City Tournament wins. Composed of talented young athletes ages 12 to 15, these girls have exemplified the spirit of perseverance and teamwork, in addition to proudly representing Canoga Park. Blumenfield also recognized Lanark’s Director, Jeremy Aldridge, for his efforts in transforming Lanark Park by offering a variety of programming and sports for local youth. |
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Team Blumenfield visited the LAPD Dispatch Center to learn more about the vital work Police Service Representatives (PSRs)—also known as 9-1-1 dispatchers—do every day and to thank them for their service. Whether you’re calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line, PSRs are always there to answer your call, provide assistance, and relay critical information to public safety officers in the field. PSRs are unsung heroes, and we thank them for their unwavering dedication to serving our community. |
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Councilmembers Blumenfield and Hernandez, Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Community Services, honored Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR) Teams for their one year of service to help Angelenos in need. UMCR continues to positively impact communities in the City of Los Angeles by deploying trained behavioral health teams to 911 calls for service. UMCR teams have responded to over 8,000 calls for service and provide support to Angelenos in crisis without the presence of armed law enforcement officers. This continues to be a win-win as people in crises get an appropriate response and our police officers are freed up to focus on fighting crime in our neighborhoods. |
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and this year, Councilmember Blumenfield and his colleagues honored Jewish composers who shaped Hollywood. Many were Holocaust survivors or descendants who fled Nazi persecution, yet persevered and created iconic music. Legendary composers like George and Ira Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and Irving Berlin transformed adversity into art. Jewish creativity and tradition have long been a source of resilience and survival. Blumenfield is proud to be Jewish and to come from a long line of people who, in the face of danger and hate, refuse to be quiet and sing instead. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield and his father, an Air Force veteran (Vietnam era), joined many community members at the 33rd annual Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade to honor all of the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade was hosted by the Canoga Park Community Center Foundation under the leadership of Bill Ratner, a retired Navy captain and the current Chair of the Canoga Park Community Center Foundation, Miri Rossitto of Cowe Communications and other dedicated local leaders. Bill has played a pivotal role in keeping the parade alive and embodies the spirit of service, dedication, and community. Miri plays an integral part in putting together the parade, a cherished tradition that has brought the community together for generations. |
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The right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democratic republic and Councilmember Blumenfield joined West Valley residents at the No Kings Day protests. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield recognized the 2025 National Academic Decathlon Champs from El Camino Real Charter High School for the third year in a row. El Camino holds the record for most national wins with 11 titles! El Camino competed against 70 other schools from across the country. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield’s Operation Safe Streets initiative continued to improve the quality of life for residents in the West San Fernando Valley. In response to community concerns following a tragic pedestrian fatality in 2023, Blumenfield had begun exploring effective ways to slow traffic and improve safety. City crews installed a new roundabout on Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana. This traffic-calming feature enhanced neighborhood safety while making streets more accessible and welcoming for pedestrians and cyclists alike. |
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Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and Councilmember Blumenfield thanked Zawadi Cultural Collective for hosting a vibrant Juneteenth celebration in the West San Fernando Valley. Events like these remind us of the importance of honoring our shared history and diverse community. |
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During the summer, the community enjoyed free, family friendly live music events at Warner Center Park. Councilmember Blumenfield was a proud supporter of Concerts at the Park and was grateful to the Valley Cultural Foundation for bringing the community together through these events. The annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza was a highlight of the summer series, drawing many residents from across the district to enjoy the dazzling fireworks display in the night sky. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield teamed up with West Valley PALS to give away school supplies to local youth participating in the PALs program. The Police Activities League Supporters is a youth crime prevention program that relies on educational, athletic, and other recreational activities to cement a bond between police officers and the youth in our community. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield’s partnership with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) continued to deliver results for the West Valley. Young Corpsmembers work hard each day to keep our communities clean. A few years ago, Blumenfield provided office space for the LACC within his district office building, and he regularly allocates district specific funds to LACC to specifically address needs in the local communities and he's always grateful to see their continued progress. He views this local team as a potent local clean-up strike force to help remove weeds, trash and other nuisances. As always, if you see bulky items, excess trash, graffiti, etc, call 818.774.4330 or email c03.foryou@lacity.org and we'll send a team out. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield joined District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Deputy Chief Marla Ciuffetelli, and Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton to speak to residents about recent high profile burglaries in the West San Fernando Valley. Though the LAPD controls deployments of officers and overtime, Blumenfield has been working closely with LAPD leadership to ensure appropriate resources are dedicated where needed. Blumenfield shared that license plate readers will soon be installed across Council District Three, alongside a drone first responder pilot program based out of Topanga Division. These initiatives are part of a broader effort leading up to the establishment of real time crime centers across LAPD's 21 divisions. Blumenfield remains committed to working with the LAPD to enhance public safety and ensure every resident feels secure in their community. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield celebrated the Lanark Park Walking Soccer Team who represented Team USA in the Walking Soccer World Cup in Mallorca, Spain. The team, composed of individuals over the age of 60, achieved a 4th place finish out of 16 teams! Walking soccer has gained popularity among older adults who maintain active lifestyles but are unable to compete with younger players. Blumenfield was proud to recognize the Walking Soccer Team’s achievements and encouraged folks to participate in the upcoming season. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield hosted another Free Document Shredding Event where attendees safely disposed of sensitive paperwork using two large shredding trucks. |
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To help address the increasing extreme heat due to climate change, Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield, Eunisses Hernandez and Adrin Nazarian introduced a motion to ensure renters are protected from the deadly impacts of extreme heat. For decades it has been required that landlords provide heat in apartments to protect tenants from freezing temperatures, this motion recognizes that protecting people from extreme heat is equally important. Their proposal directs the City to adopt, and conform to LA County’s newly passed ordinance establishing a maximum indoor temperature standard of 82 degrees Fahrenheit for rental housing. Remedies are not prescribed, but may include installation of air conditioners, curtains, fans, or other cooling equipment. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield celebrated community and the arts at his annual Reseda Rising Art Walk. This festival, a vibrant testament to the community’s arts scene, energized the Sherman Way corridor between Etiwanda and Lindley Avenue in the heart of Reseda, showcasing a transformative reinvestment in the community. The event featured dozens of local artists creating live art, interactive arts and crafts, live appearances, regional food trucks and so much more. Watch a recap of the event here. |
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The Art Walk is just one component of his multi-front Reseda Rising initiative to find, direct, and coordinate over $100 million worth of transformative investment in the community. Other key projects in the Reseda Rising initiative include the $21 million Reseda Boulevard Complete Street project, the redevelopment of the historic Reseda Theater, the construction of a $27 million community skating rink, mural festivals and commissions, the Aliso Creek Confluence Park, traffic safety improvements, a commercial facade improvement program, new monument signs and much more. Learn more about Reseda Rising here. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield joined TreePeople to kick off the West Valley Greening Project. This planting was the first of several scheduled over the next few months, with TreePeople aiming to plant 1,000 trees and distribute 5,000 trees throughout the San Fernando Valley. A significant portion of these trees will be planted in Canoga Park and Winnetka and will beautify neighborhoods and provide much-needed shade and environmental benefits. TreePeople relies heavily on volunteers to bring these projects to life. Please click here to learn more about upcoming events and how you can help plant the roots for a greener future in our community. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield honored Main Street Canoga Park for celebrating 25 years of the Annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Canoga Park! What began in a parking lot twenty-five years ago has grown into a vibrant festival that brings together people from across the Valley and greater Los Angeles. Each year, the community gathers to honor the lives and memories of loved ones through a day filled with live music, delicious food, a classic car show, and family-friendly activities that capture the heart of this cultural celebration. This year was no exception and was a joyous and well attended event. |
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The City Council unanimously approved the confirmation of Jaime Moore as the new Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. With an unmatched depth of experience in LAFD, he understands the needs of the Valley as he was Deputy Chief of Operations Valley Bureau. Blumenfield has witnessed firsthand Chief Moore's leadership and is confident in his ability to address public safety challenges. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield joined Angelenos at the annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade — the only Veterans Day Parade in the entire City of Los Angeles. As a founder of this parade 23 years ago when he worked for Congressman Howard L. Berman and as a member of the original parade committee, Blumenfield never misses attending this parade (except once because of COVID). It has become a wonderful tradition and an important way to show appreciation for the men and women who fight to keep us safe and preserve our freedoms. There was a major funding hiccup this year caused by the City’s push to recoup its street closure costs that that almost derailed the parade, but thanks to quick action by Councilwoman Rodriguez whose district the parade route travels and additional investment by Blumenfield and other Councilmembers, the parade was put back on track. |
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The roof’s steel frame and membrane installation is now underway at the Reseda Ice Rink! While there have been some unexpected delays, we’re making steady progress and getting closer to the grand opening. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield hosted his annual Holiday Gathering and Donations Drive and was deeply grateful to everyone who contributed toys and other items for those in need. Blumenfield thanked Los Angeles Rams Rampage, Pierce College Choir, and 360 Photobooth for bringing holiday cheer and to Safir Mediterranean Cuisine, The Village Cafe, and Johnny Pacific for the wonderful holiday food! Video recap can be found here. |
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