Dear Friend:
As we hit triple digit temperatures in the West Valley, it’s imperative to take precautions and stay safe. Please hydrate, stay in the shade and if you must be in the sun wear sunscreen and lightweight light colored clothes. Delay laundry and using the dishwasher if you have one to try to limit electricity usage during peak hours. 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 and sign up for emergency alerts here. |
Also, it’s very important to take care of your pets and protect them during these sorts of heat episodes. Please limit their exposure outside when the sun is out, never leave them in a car and double check they have enough water.
Thank you and please stay safe, |
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Free Summer Fun at Warner Center Park |
Every Sunday evening throughout the summer, come enjoy even more great live music events with the Valley Cultural Foundation’s Concerts at Warner Park series. Also, beginning in August, every Saturday evening VCF hosts Movies at Warner Park. All events are free and family friendly. Councilmember Blumenfield is a proud supporter of both Movies and Concerts at the Park and is grateful to VCF for bringing the community together with these events. Team Blumenfield has a booth at almost every event, so feel free to stop by to say hello or with any questions as well. |
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New Public Restroom at the Reseda G Line Station |
LA Metro’s Station Experience team is expanding the rollout of more Throne restroom locations including one at the Reseda G Line Station, the third busiest G Line station by ridership. This is a much needed addition to help improve the experience for our transit riders. Metro has assured residents that any issue with maintenance will be swiftly addressed, so please report any tagging or operational issues to CustomerRelations@metro.net, 213.922.6235, or 1.800.464.2111. |
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In an effort to help find homes for the animals in the overcrowded city shelters, and to save more lives, the Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation is sponsoring the Biggies and Meow-Meows Adoption Event. Through July 31st, the adoption fees for dogs over 40 lbs. are $51 (that does not include $20 license fee for LA City residents); puppies: $75, cats: $12.50; and kittens: $25.
Pets adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, licensed, 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. In addition, canine buddies adopted from LA Animal Services are also eligible for free dog training classes at the Paws for Life K9 Rescue People & Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills, CA. Contact info@pawsforlifecanine.org for more details. |
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LA Civil Rights Hosts Free Virtual Homeownership Seminar |
As part of its Upward Mobility programming, the City of Los Angeles' Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) is proud to partner with Los Angeles Partners in Homeownership to present its third Homebuyer Seminar on Saturday, July 20th. This free online seminar will provide foundational knowledge for ready first-time homebuyers, and those considering homeownership seeking access to key information, such as:
- A customized home buying action plan
- Down payment and closing cost assistance programs
- How to build a mortgage-ready credit profile
Visit OwnLA.org to register today! Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and get on the path to realizing their homeownership dreams. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield was thrilled to present his annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Warner Center Park. This event wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of Valley Cultural Foundation and sponsors, especially this year’s title sponsor Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. |
During this latest heatwave, Councilmember Blumenfield joined his Homeless Outreach Team to offer services and water to our unhoused community. Blumenfield thanked his MDT team for being out in the field to assess unsheltered people’s needs and make referrals to needed services. |
Councilmember Blumenfield welcomed the 2024/2025 Board of Directors of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce. |
Councilmember Blumenfield joined former Councilmember Dennis P. Zine in presenting LAFD Battalion 17 with funds donated generously by community members from the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation’s 15th Annual Grateful Hearts Fundraiser. |
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Community Events and Resources |
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This week's photo, taken in 1954, is from the Valley Times Collection of local youth keeping cool and testing the water at the pool at Reseda Park. Learn more about the photo here. |
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield
200 N Spring Street, Room 465, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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