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City to Host ‘Eastside Community Update’ Teleconference Meeting
* Note: This Meeting was Rescheduled from August * | Virtual Meeting will Take Place Via Zoom on Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m.
August 24, 2021 1:00 PM
City Announces Open Grant Call and Poster Competition for its One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival
Grant Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 3 p.m.
August 20, 2021 4:54 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: LA County Department of Public Health Issues Revised Health Officer Order to Require Universal Masking at Outdoor Mega Events Regardless of Vaccination Status
Order also Clarifies Mask Removal for ‘Active Eating and Drinking’ as: “The limited time during which the mask can be removed briefly to eat or drink, after which it must be immediately put back on”
August 20, 2021 2:05 PM
City to Host Two Workforce Discussions and a City Council Study Session about Living Wage and Minimum Wage
Study Session Details will be Provided on the City Calendar at www.weho.org/calendar and a Study Session Agenda will be Posted, with Meeting Link Information, at www.weho.org/agendas | View the Meeting Live at www.weho.org/wehotv
August 19, 2021 2:48 PM
City Continues ‘WeHo Sounds’ Free Friday Evening Virtual Summer Concert Series with Grammy Award Winner John Beasley on August 20
Closing Concert will Feature World Latin Rhythms of Buyepongo on September 17
August 19, 2021 9:31 AM
City Reminds Community Members to Make a Plan to Vote in the California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Voters may Vote on or Before Election Day, Tuesday, September 14; Voter Registration Deadline is August 30
August 18, 2021 3:52 PM
Eastside Community Update Meeting to be Rescheduled to Next Week
August 17, 2021 7:42 PM
City to Honor the Life and Legacy of Feminist and LGBTQ Activist Ivy Bottini
‘Ivy Bottini Day’ Tribute will Take Place Virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
August 17, 2021 2:02 PM
City to Host ‘Eastside Community Update’ Teleconference Meeting
Virtual Meeting will Take Place Via Zoom on Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m.
August 16, 2021 4:18 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: For Certain Immunocompromised Residents, LA County has Begun Administering Third Doses of Pfizer/Moderna Vaccines
Individuals who Qualify for a Third Dose Include Organ Transplant Recipients, People Undergoing Cancer Treatment, People with Advanced Or Untreated HIV, and Those on Certain Immunosuppressive Medications
August 16, 2021 2:29 PM
City Prioritizes Nightlife Establishment Safety
City and Sheriff’s Station are Aware of Community Concerns about Alcohol, Drugs, and Personal Safety in Bars, Lounges, and Clubs
August 13, 2021 12:59 PM
City Continues 2021 ‘WeHo LIVE!’ Free Virtual Friday Evening DJ Music Series
Mark Your Calendars Now for Friday Evenings Filled with Dance, House, ’80s, Pop, Funk, and Hip-Hop Sounds
August 10, 2021 1:14 PM
City Announces 2021 WeHo Artist Performance Grant Recipients
Six $5,000 Grants have been Awarded to West Hollywood Artists for Public Performances Throughout the City
August 10, 2021 11:19 AM
OFFICIAL CITY STATEMENT: Recent Protests in the City of West Hollywood
Monday, August 9, 2021
August 09, 2021 4:21 PM
City to Host Rainbow Key Awards & Etheridge Award Ceremonies
Celebration will Honor Those Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions to the LGBTQ+ Community
August 06, 2021 2:52 PM
City Council of the City of West Hollywood Approves Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
Ordinance Establishes Additional Protections for Hotel Workers in Four Key Elements: Right to Recall/Worker Retention; Personal Security Devices/Panic Buttons; a Provision Regarding Workload and Compensation; and Annual Training
August 04, 2021 5:15 PM
City Celebrates All Things Canine on World Dog Day 2021
Furry Four-Legged Friends’ Festival will Take Place on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Hollywood Park
August 04, 2021 3:54 PM
City of West Hollywood Draft Housing Element Report is Now Available for Public Review and Community Input
The Housing Element Serves as a Policy Guide that Provides an Indication of Housing Needs in the Community – in Particular, the Availability, Affordability, and Adequacy of Housing
July 29, 2021 6:07 PM
City Reopens West Hollywood City Hall; Reservations System for Appointment-Based In-Person Services is Now Available on the City’s Website; Walk-Ins Not Permitted at This Time
Appointment System at weho.org/appointments Will Help Limit Capacity to Safeguard Community Health and Protect City Staff
July 26, 2021 9:41 AM
City Reminds Community about High-Heat Dangers for Pets
Pets Should Never be Left in Parked Vehicles and Warm-Weather Walks During High-Heat Days can Quickly Burn Paw Pads
July 23, 2021 5:49 PM
City's Code Compliance Division is Available to Assist Community Members with Quality of Life Issues and Concerns
Community Members with Concerns are Encouraged to Submit a Service Request by Website or App or May Call the City’s Code Enforcement Line at (323) 848-6516
July 21, 2021 6:36 PM
City Solicits Community Input On Naming Request to Rename the West Hollywood Library in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Community Survey Now Open by Visiting w.eho.city/namingsurvey
July 20, 2021 2:20 PM
SAVE THE DATE: City of West Hollywood to Celebrate National Night Out with Events throughout City on Tuesday, August 3
West Hollywood Community Members will Take Part in Evening Gatherings throughout the City
July 19, 2021 7:54 PM
Important Update: City of West Hollywood Suspends Plan to Begin Hybrid Teleconference/In-Person City Council Meetings, Following Revised LA County Public Health Order
City Council Meetings will Continue Teleconference Format at This Time
July 19, 2021 6:35 PM
Update: Masks will be Required for Everyone while Indoors at Public Settings and Businesses in LA County Regardless of Vaccination Status
July 16, 2021 2:15 PM
SUSPENDED: City Adds Special ‘Hybrid’ City Council Meeting to its July Meeting Schedule
Regular Teleconference City Council Meeting will Take Place in a Virtual Teleconference Format via Zoom on Monday, July 19 at 6 p.m.
July 15, 2021 2:38 PM
S&P Global Ratings Assigns AA- Long-Term Rating to the Successor Agency for the West Hollywood Community Development Commission
This Provides Access to Some of the Lowest Interest Rates Available and Makes the Successor Agency’s Bonds Very Popular with Investors
July 14, 2021 11:51 AM
City to Host Free Document Shredding and Electronic Waste Collection Event
Event will Take Place on Saturday, July 24 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Employee Parking Lot
July 13, 2021 4:20 PM
City of West Hollywood is Accepting Nominations for 23rd Annual Disability Service Awards
Deadline is August 6 for Nominations to Recognize Service to People with Disabilities
July 08, 2021 6:33 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Offer Tips on Keeping Mail Secure
If You Suspect Mail Theft or Suspicious Activity, Report it Immediately to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station: (310) 855-8850
July 08, 2021 1:20 PM
City of West Hollywood Official Statement: Public Safety Incident on July 2 Adjacent to Dialog Cafe
July 06, 2021 5:41 PM
City Launches ‘Dockless Mobility’ Pilot Program with E-Scooters and E-Bikes from Bird, Lime, and Wheels
Starting July 1, E-Scooters and E-Bikes will be Supported in the City’s Transportation Network, Providing Enhanced Mobility for West Hollywood’s Residents, Businesses, and Visitors
July 01, 2021 7:45 PM
The City and its Public Safety Commission Invite Community Members To a Conversation on Equity and Public Safety Featuring Constance “Connie” Rice
Free Virtual Event will Take Place on Zoom Webinar on Monday, July 12 at 6 p.m.
July 01, 2021 4:04 PM
State of California Extends Residential Eviction Moratorium Related to Financial Impact Due to COVID-19 and Expands Rent Relief Program; City of West Hollywood Extends Commercial Eviction Moratorium
Detailed Information is Regularly Posted on the City’s Website in Sections Marked ‘Renters Resources’ and ‘Small Business Resources’ at www.weho.org/coronavirus
July 01, 2021 12:11 PM
City Kicks-Off 2021 ‘WeHo LIVE!’ Free Virtual Friday Evening DJ Music Series
Mark Your Calendars Now for Friday Evenings Filled with Dance, House, ’80s, Pop, Funk, and Hip-Hop Sounds
July 01, 2021 10:56 AM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Issues Recommendation for Masking Indoors as a Precaution
With Increased Circulation of the Highly Transmissible Delta Variant, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Strongly Recommends Everyone, Regardless of Vaccination Status, Wears Masks Indoors in Public Places as a Precautionary Measure
June 30, 2021 7:14 PM
2021 Black Pride Event will Take Place on Thursday, July 1 at Rocco’s West Hollywood
7th Annual LA Black Pride Weekend Events will Take Place from Thursday, July 1 to Monday, July 5
June 30, 2021 3:20 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to Host ‘State of The City 2021’
State of The City 2021 will Take Place Virtually on Tuesday, June 29 at 5 p.m.
June 25, 2021 2:39 PM
City of West Hollywood’s City Council Receives Update about the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative
Detailed Plan and Progress Reports are Available Online at www.weho.org/homeless
June 23, 2021 12:03 PM
Presents a Free Virtual Panel Discussion: COVID-19 Wellbeing: Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health during the Recovery Period
Wellbeing Panel Discussion will Livestream on Wednesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
June 21, 2021 10:46 AM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Issues Revised Health Order Rescinding Most Sector-Specific Protocols
LA County Public Health Information: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus and State of California COVID-19 Information: covid19.ca.gov
June 16, 2021 8:01 PM
City of West Hollywood and HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) Present a Free Virtual Panel Discussion: Welcome for All: Supporting LGBTQ Refugees at Home and Abroad
World Refugee Day Discussion will Livestream on Tuesday, June 22 at 11 a.m.
June 16, 2021 5:01 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) Announce ‘Pride Lives Here’ During June
WHCC Highlights LGBTQ Pride-Focused Celebrations at West Hollywood Businesses throughout the Month of June with a Focus on Activities During the Weekend of June 25, 26, and 27; wehochamber.com/wehopride
June 15, 2021 1:29 PM
City of West Hollywood and Dignity and Power Now Host Virtual Panel Discussion on June 19 in Recognition of Juneteenth, the Date that Commemorates the End of Slavery in the United States
Watch the Juneteenth Panel Discussion Live at www.youtube.com/wehotv
June 15, 2021 10:21 AM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will be Open Starting Tuesday, June 15 During Hot-Weather Days and will Operate in Compliance with Protocols for Health and Safety, Including Face Covering Requirements and Other COVID-19 Sanitization Procedures
June 14, 2021 6:00 PM
City’s Spring 2021 ‘WeHo Reads’ Series Concludes on Wednesday, June 16
Videos From Past Events Can Be Viewed at youtube.com/wehoarts
June 11, 2021 1:12 PM
City’s ‘One City One Pride’ LGBTQ Arts Festival Continues through June 30
2021 Festival Theme – For the Record – is an Exploration of Hidden LGBTQ Stories and LGBTQ Pride Though the Lens of Art and History
June 11, 2021 11:58 AM
City Kicks-Off ‘WeHo Sounds’ Free Friday Evening Virtual Concert Series on June 18
Mark Your Calendars for the Third Friday of Each Month for Summer Evenings with Jazz, Indie, Soul, and World Latin Rhythms
June 08, 2021 3:27 PM
City of West Hollywood and the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission will host a Community Listening Session on Mental Health and Homelessness Response from Law Enforcement
Free Virtual Community Listening Session will Take Place on Monday, June 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. via WebEx
June 07, 2021 8:41 AM
City Marks the 40th Anniversary of the CDC’s First Reported Description of AIDS
HIV/AIDS has had a Significant Impact in West Hollywood Over Four Decades; the Disease’s Elevated Infection Rate Among Gay Men Caused a Devastatingly High Number of Deaths
June 04, 2021 11:20 AM