🚨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.

Today we celebrate the Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council and their 20 years of service in their community! Their dedication, advocacy, and community building has made Granada Hills South, and Los Angeles, a better place. Learn more and get involved in YOUR Neighborhood Council: www.99NCs.com

Last Friday, Councilwoman Traci Park marked the first anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton Fires, honoring survivors and City workers, including EmpowerLA staff. Thank you to all who served during this difficult time, especially Neighborhood Councils across Los Angeles.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Board of Neighborhood Commissioner Joy Atkinson. A powerful organizer & advocate for women, Commissioner Atkinson faithfully served the South Los Angeles community for decades. Her leadership, dedication, and wisdom will be greatly missed.

From all of us at EmpowerLA, we wish you a safe, restful, and joyous holiday season. This year, and every year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Neighborhood Council system for empowering Angelenos to build and strengthen thriving neighborhoods across our city.

In November, EmpowerLA submitted our Department’s fiscal year (FY) 2026-2027 budget proposal to the Mayor’s Office. Our proposal continues to reflect our mission to shape the future of our neighborhoods through civic engagement and community advocacy,

​Metro’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) is seeking new members! If you ride Metro and want to help reimagine public safety through a holistic, equitable, and welcoming lens, now’s your chance to get involved.

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

This month, 4 Neighborhood Councils are celebrating an anniversary! 🥳 Join us in congratulating the following Neighborhood Councils for their years of service to their community:

It’s official: the results are in for the 2025 Region 4 Neighborhood Council elections!

Today is UN Public Service Day! Today we join communities across the world in celebrating the value of public service to the community and recognizing the work of public servants.

It’s official: the results are in for the 2025 Region 3 Neighborhood Council elections!

Today, EmpowerLA joins Angelenos and communities across the country to celebrate and honor Juneteenth. Beginning in 1865, this celebration among liberated people in Galveston Texas has grown into an American holiday centering Black joy and freedom.

We're excited to continue our #PrideMonth #BoardMemberMonday spotlights with Amos Marvel, Secretary and Unhoused Neighbor Advocacy Committee Chair on Reseda Neighborhood Council. Inspired by his grandmother's civic activism, Amos joined his Neighborhood Council when a vacancy was advertised.

Last month, Destination Pico hosted PICO Palooza, a celebration of Pico Blvd's vibrant small businesses! Members of PICO Neighborhood Council were in attendance to engage the community and increase awareness of their work. It was a great Mother's Day weekend on Pico Blvd!

Deadline extended to June 30! Join the 4th Olivia E. Mitchell #LACity #YouthCouncil! Ages 16-25 can apply from May 1 - June 7, 2025. Apply here: youthcouncil.lacity.gov #amplifyyouthvoices

EmpowerLA is excited to welcome new board members to the Neighborhood Council system! We kicked off our Meet & Greet series in Mar Vista with new West Area Board Members, key staff, and local leaders. We're excited for more events across the City in the coming weeks!

Meet James Hughes, District 4 Representative for Echo Park Neighborhood Council, and this week's #BoardMemberMonday spotlight! James wanted to get more community members engaged and connected, so he got involved with the Neighborhood Council system.

Join us for the Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates' 2025 Budget Day on Saturday, June 21! Hear from @mayor.lacity.gov‬, @controller.lacity.gov‬, & Budget and Finance Chair Katy Yaroslavsky, and be part of the budgeting process. Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborho...

It’s official: the results are in for the 2025 Region 2 Neighborhood Council elections!

This month, 10 Neighborhood Councils are celebrating an anniversary! 🥳 Join us in congratulating the following Neighborhood Councils for their years of service to their community:

Election Day for Southeast Valley Neighborhood Councils is just one week away! Make sure you have a plan to return your vote by mail ballot no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to make sure your voice is heard! For more details, visit clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-servic...

Happy #PrideMonth! We're excited to be featuring LGBTQIA+ Neighborhood Council leaders all month long for #BoardMemberMonday. To kick things off, meet Zaid Diaz-Arias, President of North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council!

Today is National Heat Awareness Day ☀️ With parts of Los Angeles under a heat advisory this weekend, it's the perfect time to brush up on heat safety tips!

It’s official: the results are in for the 2025 Region 1 Neighborhood Council elections!

Only a few days left to register for the 2025 Neighborhood Council election! Shape the Southeast Valley's future on key issues like housing, transit, and climate. Even if you voted in 2023 or 2024, re-register with @LACityClerk by Mon, June 2. Learn more: clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-servic...

Election Day for Southwest Valley Neighborhood Councils is just one week away! Make sure you have a plan to return your vote by mail ballot no later than Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to make sure your voice is heard! For more details, visit clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-servic...