Winnetka Park Ribbon Cutting
We appreciate all the hard work by Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's Office and the Department of Recreation and Parks to bring to completion the new walking path, exercise equipment an basketball court.
Winnetka Neighborhood Council Cleans Up
The Winnetka Neighborhood Council held its annual Spring Clean on April 23 to coincide with Earth Day. Neighbors gathered at Winnetka Park to clean up.
Who is Your Choice for Controller?
The LA Budget Advocates held a Town Hall for the City Controller candidates on April 10. If you missed it, you can watch it at your convenience to hear directly from the candidates and decide who to vote for.
Support Funding for the LA River Green Infrastructure Project
One project being considered is the LA River Green Infrastructure Project. This $31.8 million project will add bioswales and tree wells to create landscaping and shade while diverting rain from storm drains in every neighborhood along the Los Angeles River in the West Valley--on Independence Avenue in Canoga Park, on Winnetka Avenue in Winnetka...
Winnetka Celebrates 100 Years in 2022
In 1920, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce requested that Charles Weeks come to the San Fernando Valley to establish a series of one-acre egg farms. The "poultry colony" Weeks created in the Winnetka area of the valley eventually developed into a small farming community named Weeks Poultry Colony. In 1922, Weeks renamed the colony Winnetka, after a farm he owned in Winnetka, Illinois.
WNC Members Volunteer in Homeless Count
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 visits Winnetka NC
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 Bob Blumenfield Addresses Winnetka
Councilmember Blumenfield shared an update on Winnetka Park, implementation of the 4118 ordinance, street racing and more at our February Meeting. Watch it here.
WNC Speaks into Redistricting for Winnetka
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.
Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back
Following Halloween, the Winnetka Neighborhood Council participated in the Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back program.