Lankershim Off-Ramp to Close for Pedestrian Bridge Construction
LOS ANGELES - Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the Northbound Lankershim Blvd. off-ramps from the 101 freeway will be closed due to ongoing construction of the Universal Pedestrian Bridge.
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Carter Sexton Artist's Materials, Your Community Art Store
VALLEY VILLAGE - For more than 70 years, Carter Sexton Artist's Materials has been the San Fernando Valley's premier art store for the community and movie studios alike.
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Create a People Street in Your Neighborhood
LOS ANGELES - The LA Dept. of Transportation recently announced the launch of its 2015 "People St" Application cycle. The award-winning People St Program is now accepting proposals for plazas, parklets, and bicycle corrals from community partners.
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Sun Valley Middle School Cleans Up the Community
SUN VALLEY - Earlier this week, Sun Valley Magnet School students joined community members for a neighborhood clean up. With the help of Councilmember Krekorian's office and the Sun Valley Graffiti Busters, 80 volunteers picked up trash, pulled weeds, swept sidewalks and cleaned alleys along Bakman, Valerio and Fair avenues.
LA Kicks Off Smart Cistern Program for Water Conservation
NORTH HOLLYWOOD - City officials unveiled a new water collection system and conservation program to reduce stormwater runoff, capture rainwater and increase our local water supply. Councilmember Krekorian joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and Supervisor Sheila Kuehl to unveil the pilot program in North Hollywood.
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Crossfit Training Yard Keeps North Hollywood in Shape
LOS ANGELES - North Hollywood's CrossFit Training Yard gym is keeping the community in shape, led by eight-time CrossFit Games competitor and CrossFit veteran Becca Voigt. Councilmember Krekorian recently joined Voigt on a tour of the NoHo based business.
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Orange Line Celebrates 10th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES - This week, the Metro Orange Line celebrated its 10th birthday as the busiest bus route in the San Fernando Valley, one of the most popular in the transit agency's history and one of the most successful Bus Rapid Transit lines in the country.
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Steering Toward Valley's Transit Future
VAN NUYS - San Fernando Valley leaders gathered for the Transportation Summit to discuss the region's transit future. Councilmember Krekorian, who is a member of the Metro and Metrolinks boards, pushed the importance of adding more rail projects in order to improve connectivity for the regions residents.
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Halloween Safety Tips and Tricks
LOS ANGELES - With ghouls and goblins roaming neighborhood streets, Halloween is one of the busiest nights for the community. To keep trick-or-treaters safe, the LA Dept. of Transportation has important tips on what to do:
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LA Prepares for Strong Winds and End of Daylight Savings
LOS ANGELES - A change in weather is bringing strong winds across Southern California. The LA Fire Dept. is urging residents to use caution with flame, heat and spark producing equipment, including vehicles, barbecues and power tools.
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How to Do Business with Metro
LOS ANGELES - Metro is hosting an educational workshop for veterans and veteran business owners on "How to Do Business with Metro." The Nov. 10 workshop will provide information on Metro's Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Program.
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Metro Approves New NoHo-Pasadena Express Bus
NORTH HOLLYWOOD - The Metro Board approved funding for a new 180-day pilot program to add a North Hollywood to Pasadena bus route - a route that connects the Orange and Red lines to the Gold Line.
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New Striping Equipment Hits LA Streets
LOS ANGELES - Earlier this week, the LA Dept. of Transportation unveiled and tested new roadway striping equipment that is ready to work on LA's streets. Councilmember Krekorian joined LADOT General Manager Seleta Reynold to survey the new trucks and try out the equipment.
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LAPD 'Operation Copcicle' Brings Treats to Local Schools
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Dept. and Councilmember Krekorian joined forces for "Operation Copsicle," an outreach project to create partnerships and improve community relationships with local law enforcement and youth.
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Community Cleanups in Your Neighborhood
SUN VALLEY - Clean up efforts led by the office of Councilmember Krekorian cleared brush, weeds, and debris from Sun Valley and Studio City neighborhoods.
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