NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Students from North Hollywood High School joined the NoHo North East Neighborhood Council and the office of Councilmember Krekorian to beautify the neighborhood. Continue reading

  LOS ANGELES - Homelessness in the city and county of Los Angeles rose by 12 percent according to a report released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).  Last week, the agency presented its findings to the City Council's committee on Homelessness and Poverty as LA moves to address the issue.  Continue reading

LOS ANGELES - At an Aug. 7 ceremony attended by gun violence survivors, families of victims and gun safety advocacy organizations, Councilmember Paul Krekorian joined Mayor Eric Garcetti as he signed Krekorian’s law banning the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines in the City of Los Angeles. With the Mayor’s signature, Krekorian’s law will go into effect in 30 days, making it a misdemeanor to possess large-capacity magazines that carry more than 10 rounds. LA residents who have such magazines will have a 60 days after the law takes effect to dispose of them, turn them over to the LAPD or legally sell them. Continue reading

  NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Local prop house Jackson Shrub Supply, Inc. has helped Hollywood set the scene and keep it green since 1937. Councilmember Krekorian recently stopped by to tour the facility. Continue reading

LOS ANGELES- The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved (14-0) a policy, written and pushed by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, that will require all handgun owners in Los Angeles to store their handguns in a locked container or disable them with a trigger lock when kept in their home. The only time a handgun need not be stored or locked is when it is carried on the owner’s body or within the owner’s close proximity and control. Continue reading

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Cakes, pies, and pastries line the display cases of North Hollywood's Lilit Bakery, a delicious stop for locals and dessert lovers. Continue reading

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Local cafe Joe Coffee is bringing a different blend of coffee to the NoHo Arts District scene. Continue reading

  VALLEY VILLAGE - Starting Saturday, the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power will begin the next phase of construction on the City Trunk Line South Project to replace the city's aging water infrastructure.  Continue reading

LOS ANGELES - One year after a devastating fire destroyed the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in North Hollywood, the Mission celebrated the opening of a new 90-bed homeless shelter in Northridge.  Continue reading

LOS ANGELES - Earlier this week, the City of Los Angeles set a record for the most street lane miles repaired in a single year in the city's history. Councilmember Krekorian joined Mayor Garcetti to announce this accomplishment.  Continue reading

LOS ANGELES - Summer is kicking into full gear and temperatures are rising across the Southland. LA County health officials urge residents to take precautions while participating in outdoor activities.  Continue reading

  LOS ANGELES - Councilmember Krekorian recognized Studio City restaurant Gangadin Indian Cuisine as an exemplary immigrant owned business in Council District 2 as part of the city's second annual celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month. Continue reading

LOS ANGELES - Metro announced the launch of a county-wide program to implement a bike share system by Spring 2016. Continue reading

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Councilmembers Krekorian and LaBonge dedicated the intersection of Lankershim Blvd. and Weddington St. in North Hollywood as Guy Weddington McCreary Square. Continue reading

NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Local furniture rental business Advanced Liquidators has helped decorate the sets of some of Hollywood's most successful productions. Earlier this week, Councilmember Krekorian toured the facility's showroom and spoke with the team that keeps it running. Continue reading