Dear Friend:
Please join me at the 24th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Family Festival happening this Sunday, November 3rd from 10:00am - 5:00pm in Canoga Park. Dia De Los Muertos is a wonderful celebration where family and friends remember loved ones who have passed away. This local event had humble beginnings in a parking lot twenty-four years ago and has grown tremendously since then into a festival where we come together as a community. |
This year there will be a children’s art pavilion, a classic car show, altars, music, performances, food trucks, and more. I have been a proud sponsor of Dia for many years. I hope you can stop by my booth at the Children’s Pavilion located on the east end of the festival, where we will be giving away custom made Dia de Los Muertos posters. For more information, please visit mainstreetcanogapark.la. Hope to see you there! |
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Strengthening Renter Protections in the City of Los Angeles |
The LA City Council voted unanimously to support drafting Councilmember Blumenfield’s proposed new ordinance to amend the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance by adding protections to the Substantial Remodel Clause so that it similarly protects all renters, not just those in rent controlled apartments. The City’s Just Cause Ordinance (JCO) currently allows "substantial remodel" as a justification for a no-fault eviction if major structural work necessitates it, provided that the landlord self-certifies that the remodel requires at least 30 days. These “renoviction” actions allow for eviction for renovations which may or may not be structural or require the unit to be vacated. The newly amended ordinance strengthens the protections for tenants by enabling them to return to the unit after the renovation and be appropriately housed during the renovation, provided that they continue to pay their regular rent during the process.
The new ordinance will protect tenants' rights to remain in their homes during substantial renovations, aligning it with the protections provided under the Tenant Habitability Plan (THP) for Rent Stabilized Ordinance (RSO) units, where tenants can stay while paying rent or are temporarily relocated. The newly adopted motion calls for an interim control ordinance to temporarily remove the “substantial remodel” clause from the City’s JCO until June 1, 2025, or until a permanent amendment is in place— whichever comes first. |
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Help Reduce the Number of Animals at the LA Animal Shelter |
The City’s six Animal Services Centers continue to operate at critical capacity. Sadly, over 2100 animals have been euthanized this year. If you're looking to add a pet to your family, LA Animal Services is offering reduced adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens throughout the month of November. |
This weekend, November 2-3, Best Friends LA Super Adoption Event takes place at the Rose Bowl stadium. Bring the whole family to this free and fun event where you can meet hundreds of amazing furry friends looking for homes from Best Friends, L.A. Animal Services, L.A. County DACC, and more than a dozen other local shelters and rescue groups. All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home the same day. Click here for more info. |
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As you may know, Councilmember Blumenfield partnered with the Winnetka Neighborhood Council to transform utility boxes throughout Winnetka with a variety of themes that echo the community's history. Winnetka Neighborhood Council worked directly with artists from Muralism to help enliven the public space in several corridors. Sadly, a few of the utility boxes were graffitied. Thankfully, and using a grant from Councilmember Blumenfield, Muralism recently removed the graffiti and gave the boxes a new layer of graffiti resistant coating. |
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Community Forum on Silicosis |
With the alarming increase in silicosis cases in the San Fernando Valley and across California, Councilmember Blumenfield is leading proactive measures to safeguard our most vulnerable workers from this debilitating disease. Blumenfield, local leaders, and community groups will be hosting a forum on Saturday, November 9th at the Taxco Theater in Canoga Park to provide resources to workers who work in stone cutting and manufacturing industries. For more information, please reach out to Legislative Deputy Adrian Salcedo at adrian.c.salcedo@lacity.org. |
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2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference–Apply Now
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Applications are officially open for the 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, taking place on Saturday February 22, 2025. Young people between the ages of 14-17 from across Los Angeles are invited to apply to attend this day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. EmpowerLA Youth Conference attendees will explore the role the Neighborhood Council system plays in grassroots democracy, attend learning sessions on ways to be civically engaged in the community, network with like-minded young leaders, engage with City leaders, and so much more. Applications are due on December 20th. Learn more and apply. |
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Councilmember Blumenfield celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers alongside thousands of Angelenos. What an incredible World Series victory and as MVP Freddie Freeman said, "We can't wait to run this back next year." |
Councilmember Blumenfield joined the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce at their annual "Trunk or Treat" celebration and thanked them for putting together safe Halloween celebration for all to enjoy. |
Photo credit: Richardson Legacy Protraits~Robyn Richardson
Local restaurateurs showcased their best offerings at the West Valley Warner Center Chamber's 18th Annual Food and Wine Fest. Councilmember Blumenfield welcomed guests and thanked Jaguar Land Rover for hosting the event. |
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Community Events and Resources |
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This week's photo, from 1960, is from the Valley Times Collection, of local elected officials at the opening day festivities at the San Fernando Valley Voters Registration Drive. Learn more about the photo here.
Councilmember Blumenfield urges voters to please fill out, and return, your mail-in ballot if unable to vote in person. Ballots can be placed in any of 400 drop boxes around the county or sent to the registrar’s office via mail. The LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is the official source for accurate and unbiased election information and voting resources.
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Councilmember Bob Blumenfield 200 N Spring Street, Room 465, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Unsubscribe |
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