The sun’s rays can be stronger than they feel. Protect your skin with sunscreen (SPF 15+), sunglasses, hats, and shade when outside. Sun safety helps prevent heat illness and long-term damage. Learn more with Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and City of LA Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

Another amazing City of Los Angeles Budget Advocates Budget Day in the books! This year, over 400 registrants represented by nearly every Neighborhood Council came together to learn about the Los Angeles City budget process,

From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy 4th of July 🎆

Fireworks aren’t the only thing that can make your furry friend unhappy. Take extra care of your pet during hot days. Remember: if you wouldn’t be happy, your pet wouldn’t be either! Learn more with Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and City of LA Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

Budget Day 2026, hosted by the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates, is coming up THIS SATURDAY! Learn about the current state of the City budget, hear directly from City officials, and share the concerns and issues of your neighborhood. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yg9i50Z1QkP

Happy summer solstice! ☀️ Climate change is making LA hotter. If you don’t have air conditioning in your home, consider these tips to stay cool in the heat. For more information & resources, visit Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and City of LA Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.

EmpowerLA celebrates and honors the legacy of Juneteenth. This celebration among liberated people has grown into a holiday centering Black joy and freedom. Alongside the Neighborhood Council system, we work to foster & uplift the spirit of Black liberation, freedom, & justice in Los Angeles.

Another great EmpowerLA Youth Conference in the books! On June 6, 2026, EmpowerLA welcomed over 100 youth to Los Angeles City Hall for a day of networking, knowledge building, civic engagement, and community.

Taking care of your wellbeing when it’s hot means taking care of your physical & mental health. Vist DMH.LACounty.gov, call 800-854-7771, or text “LA” to 741741. You are not alone! Visit Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and City of LA Climate Emergency Mobilization Office to stay heat safe!

EmpowerLA celebrates Immigrant History Month and the diverse stories of the immigrants who have made Los Angeles their home. With no citizenship requirements to participate, the Neighborhood Council system is a unique opportunity for neighbors new to Los Angeles to get involved.

The LA City Youth Development Department invites Angelenos 16-25 to join the Olivia E. Mitchell LA City Youth Council! Learn local government, lead projects, and influence policy. Apply by June 30, 2026. Learn more: https://ydd.lacity.gov/youthcouncil

Now is the time to prepare for hotter days! Heat can cause serious illness, so take extra care to prevent yourself & others from getting sick. Visit Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and City of LA Climate Emergency Mobilization Office for more ways to stay heat safe.

📣 Calling young Angelenos! Make youth voices heard at Budget Day 2026! Youth will explore the City budget process, learn about civic leadership opportunities, and more. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-council-budget-day-2026-tickets-1987795675375?aff=oddtdtcreator

EmpowerLA is hiring a Project Assistant for the Technology & Empowerment Services Team and the Financial Operations and Access Team! Apply by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 to be considered. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/3gZX50ZaizZ

From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy Pride Month! This month and every month, we support and uplift the LGBTQIA+ Neighborhood Council Board Members who serve their communities with pride.

Rising temperatures mean rising risk – expect more dangerously hot days in Los Angeles this summer. As we kick off the summer months with Heath Awareness Day, be sure to visit HeatSafe.LA for resources on keeping cool on hot days.

Budget Day 2026, hosted by the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates, is ONE MONTH away! Learn about the current state of the City budget, hear directly from City officials, and share the concerns and issues of your neighborhood. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yg9i50Z1QkP

From all of us at EmpowerLA, wishing you a happy Memorial Day!

Today, we celebrate Harvey Milk Day, honoring the life & legacy of California's first openly gay elected leader Harvey Milk. We are grateful for Harvey Milk's courageous leadership that undoubtedly paved the way for LGBTQ+ Angelenos to become civic leaders through Neighborhood Councils and beyond.

You're invited to Budget Day 2026, hosted by the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates! Learn about the current state of the City budget, hear directly from City officials, and share the concerns and issues of your neighborhood. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yg9i50Z1QkP

Join LA Forward Institute for The Amazing Vote Center Race — a team challenge to visit vote centers across the city, completing missions to inspire as many people as possible to cast their ballots. Use the promo code GOTV to register! https://ow.ly/CikF50Z1TXi

Angelenos are getting ready for the 2026 Primary Election -- are you ready to be a voter? We put together some helpful tips and information to help you prepare to cast your ballot by Tuesday, June 2nd. ⬇️

⚽ Los Angeles is bringing the World Cup to every neighborhood by hosting watch parties at local Rec & Park sites. Sign up to volunteer at 5 pilot sites: Echo Park Lake, Cheviot Hills, Westwood, Jackie Tatum Harvard Park, and Whitsett Fields. 🔗 Learn more and apply at kickit.lacity.gov/volunteer

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We are celebrating with this quote from Grace Lee Boggs, reminding us of work the Neighborhood Council system does this month and every month to build vibrant communities across Los Angeles.

Join LA28's Community Relations “First Fridays” Webinar Series! Taking place Fri May 1 at 11am, this virtual session will share updates on LA28’s progress towards preparing for the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d6e621aed732397e7ffd0225c7d45

Did you know there's an election coming up in June? Be sure your voice is heard and register to vote in the 2026 Primary Elections! The deadline to register to vote for the 2026 Primary is Monday, May 18, 2026. Voters can also cast a conditional ballot with same day voter registration.

🚨Registration for the 2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference ends TODAY at midnight! Don't miss your chance to join us for a day of connection, learning, civic engagement, art, movement, and more! https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/civicyouth/

Earlier this week, Mayor Karen Bass released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy Earth Day! 🌎 Neighborhood Councils work tirelessly to keep their communities clean and green, from hosting clean ups to giving away native plants, advocating for bike lanes to funding community gardens, and so much more! 🌱

It's #NationalLibraryWeek! There are so many ways to celebrate, from visiting a Los Angeles Public Library#NationalLibraryWeekbranch, helping a neighbor sign up for a library card, or exploring the amazing books, programs, classes, and activities the library has to offer. How do you find joy at the library? 📚

Today we join in celebrating Farm Workers Day, honoring the movement for labor rights, better pay, & safer working conditions for farm workers everywhere. We are inspired by leaders like Dolores Huerta, who has and continues to pave the way for so many other women and girls to boldly lead.

There is ONE MONTH left to register for the 2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference! Youth between 14-17 from across Los Angeles can dive deep into civic engagement, local government, and professional development. Learn more and register by 4/24: empowerla.org/civicyouth/

Happy International Women's Day! EmpowerLA is proud to support and uplift the women across Los Angeles leading, advocating for, and empowering their community.

We are excited to share EmpowerLA’s inaugural impact report from our 2024-2025 fiscal year. Read on for stories of resilience, civic engagement, advocacy, and collaboration in service of a better Los Angeles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Af7jBivTZfIMKFNiGPIm6OvdZCSCVfET/view

Calling all aspiring leaders – apply for the 2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference! Join this day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. Don’t wait – registration closes Fri 4/24. https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/.

Kick off MyLA311 Week with the North Hollywood Northeast & Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Councils! Learn to use the MyLA311 app, get resources from LA Sanitation & Los Angeles Public Library, and more! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG_MCyqg7pt9RglxctIdYTKAXUiBKNWBcxy8CwKeQ-s9prXg/viewform

Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council joined forces with Councilmember Tim McOsker & neighbors for another successful One Alley at a Time event at San Pedro Branch Los Angeles Public Library. Volunteers planted native plants, beautified streets and alleys, & promoted a clean & green neighborhood 🌱

Wishing all Angelenos good fortune on this Lunar New Year! May we channel our energy this year into continuing to build stronger, more connected communities together!

From all of us at EmpowerLA, happy Valentine's Day! 🩷

Studio City Neighborhood Council's most recent cleanup on Tujunga Ave saw 70 volunteers collect 60+ trash bags, brightening Studio City! Join the next cleanup on Sun, Feb 15: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUZVckgmIQ0aOpJWSjtbhco_fLoMfwhAeIi65xpUwdhFXshA/viewform

EmpowerLA joined Empowerment Congress West Neighborhood Council, Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Heather Hutt, LADPW Commissioner Faith Mitchell, and neighbors for the January Shine LA community clean up at Marlton Square. Together, we beautified our community and strengthened local advocacy!

Your Neighborhood Council can influence Charter Reform! Join EmpowerLA and Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission on 02/12 for a webinar on writing Community Impact Statements. Learn more about this important lever for change! RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mj790D3mThuzoFbTESBvRQ

Last week, EmpowerLA's GM Carmen Chang joined National Women’s Political Caucus LA Metro at Empowering Women to Lead, a gathering dedicated to empowering women in leadership. She presented a session on coalition building & the Neighborhood Council system. Thank you for having us NWPC LA Metro!

Feeling like you want to get more involved in your community? Join the nation's largest grassroots hyperlocal system of government, the Neighborhood Council system! Find yours at 99NCs.com.

Happy #TransitEquityDay! Today we honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks and her refusal to surrender her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.

This February, EmpowerLA joins the City of Los Angeles in honoring Black History Month. As we celebrate a century of Black history commemorations, we reflect on the bold leaders who shaped progress across our communities, and look ahead to the bright world leaders are building for the future.

There's still time to register for Empowering Communities: Understanding Neighborhood Councils & Stakeholders Role in City Budget Advocacy! Learn about the budget process, engage with Neighborhood Councils, and advocate for your community! https://bit.ly/3NcgFSi

Join Empowerment Congress West Area NC, Mayor Karen Bass, and CD 10 for the first Shine LA of 2026! Engage in a day of community service with family, friends, and neighbors in Marlton Square on Saturday, Jan 24 from 10am-1pm. Register: https://ow.ly/rGHg50XXrnz

Join us on Jan 29, 2026, from 6:30-8 PM for "Empowering Communities: Understanding Neighborhood Councils & Stakeholders Role in City Budget Advocacy." Learn about the budget process, engage with Neighborhood Councils, and advocate for your community! https://bit.ly/3NcgFSi

EmpowerLA joins our communities in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflecting on his lasting legacy. As our neighbors in Los Angeles and across the country continue to face challenges and injustices, we are inspired by those continuing to lead with love & a commitment to the needs of others.