On February 22, neighbors in Winnetka gathered with LAHSA for the Homeless Count. Working together, we went through our neighborhoods to see how many of our neighbors were experiencing homelessness and where they were located. It was nice to get to know some other neighbors while out and it was a short time commitment.
Congressman Brad Sherman, who represents Winnetka in the U.S. House of Representatives, joined the Winnetka Neighborhood Council Board meeting on March 8 to update the neighborhood on his work in Washington D.C.
Councilmember Blumenfield shared an update on Winnetka Park, implementation of the 4118 ordinance, street racing and more at our February Meeting. Watch it here.
Effective Wednesday, January 19, 2022, you can order FREE RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS through the U.S. government. A total of four (4) kits can be ordered per household. The website is: www.covidtests.gov
The Homeless Count for our area will be conducted on Tuesday, January 25, from 8-11pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave. Please sign up now! We need 60 volunteers.
We discussed that map K2.5 was not one that any of us were happy with and that the new map the City Council adopted on 11/9/2021, that kept us in District 3, was the map we as Neighborhood Council would like to see voted on.
Following Halloween, the Winnetka Neighborhood Council participated in the Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back program.
City Controller Ron Galperin was our guest speaker at our September 14 Meeting. Get access to all his tools!
Learn about proposed 405 ExpressLanes and submit public comment by October 1.
A mosquito with West Nile Virus was found in Winnetka on August 25. To protect yourself eliminate standing water. Check out these tips.
Need to cool off? You can take the bus to the beach, leaving three times a day. Get the schedule.
As part of the new Board's outreach we mailed out a newsletter. Get your online copy here.
If you have design ideas, are interested in coming out to paint, or would just like to be kept updated on the project, please email outreach@winnetkanc.com.
This short, 6-question survey will only take a few minutes to complete. We'd greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond so we can better serve our neighborhood.
Valley Cultural is planning to have their concert season start back up this June 27! Get your concert chairs and picnic blanket ready. Summer here we come!
Located right behind Blumenfield’s District Office, the ‘Sycamore Cabin Community’ boasts 52 tiny homes with 100 beds that will be made available to those experiencing homelessness on nearby streets in his West Valley district.
Check out our official election results. Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to all who participated.
We have 15 Candidates for 7 seats: Peruse their photos and statements.
Having a strong music program will enhance the school’s reputation both locally and throughout Southern California. The Winnetka community can take pride in its gem of a school.
Winnetka’s parks and green spaces are just a small part of what makes our neighborhood so great. What else do you love about living in Winnetka?
You have the opportunity to fill out the Community Plan Feedback Survey and further influence the future draft plan. In addition, you can also drop general comments on the proposed Plans at the parcel by parcel level directly onto the Interactive Comments Map.
The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with the federal government and the State of California, has created a new emergency rental assistance program to assist low-income renters who have been unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply by April 30.
TreePeople is conducting a survey about water in the West San Fernando Valley and invites you to complete the survey by March 31.
Wondering what the Winnetka Neighborhood Council is? Here's a quick overview of our role in the community and the things we did in 2020.
The 2021 NC elections are coming. YOU SHOULD RUN! We’re looking for a few good neighbors who are conscientious, community-minded, and passionate about Winnetka. File by February 16.
An extraordinary initiative aimed at providing 100GB per year of free internet service for the next five years for up to 18,000 students in Los Angeles who are struggling to stay connected online to classes and essential support services.
City Controller Ron Galperin recently discussed his audit of HHH which was voted on in 2016 to fund supportive housing. A total of $362 million of the 1.2 billion has been issued and less than half of it has been spent. He calls for an increased sense of urgency, reevaluation of the most expensive proposals and consideration of other options.
PPE Unite will be distributing, free of charge, PPE items for small businesses (100 employees or less) throughout the County. Our closest distribution location is in Chatsworth. Complete your application and schedule pick up today.
A presentation was made to the Winnetka Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 17 with a proposal to build a five story 59 unit building under the Transit Oriented Community Project concept at the pit located at 20460 Sherman Way.
Did you know that even in space you can see a temperature difference from the Winnetka cool pavement program? A thermal camera aboard the international space station has detected a Cool Crescent on Stephanie Dr. right where we are running the world's largest cool pavement neighborhood.