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City Cooling Center at Plummer Park will Open When Temperatures Reach More Than 90 Degrees
Cooling Center is Scheduled to be Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on: Friday, September 11; Monday, September 14; Tuesday, September 15; and Wednesday, September 16
September 10, 2020 5:09 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: City to Reopen Helen Albert Farmers’ Market at Plummer Park on Monday, September 14 at 9 a.m.
City Will Enforce a Maximum Capacity of 25 Customers at a Time Via Controlled Entry and Exit Points; Controlled Entry Will be Located On N. Vista Street: Queue North to Fountain Avenue
September 09, 2020 6:40 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: City Reopens West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park
City’s Recreation Services Division will Continue to Accept Advance Reservations for Park Spaces through the City’s Active Net System or Park Visitors May Use Non-Reserved Park Areas on a Drop-In Basis for Passive Recreation
September 09, 2020 1:45 PM
City Re-Activates Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will be Open Effective Immediately for the Hot-Weather Weekend and will Operate in Compliance with Social (Physical) Distancing Protocols, Face Covering Requirements, and Other COVID-19 Health Safety Criteria
September 04, 2020 4:16 PM
City of West Hollywood Restaurants Showcase Delicious Outdoor Dining, Takeout, and Food Delivery Options for dineL.A.
This Week, City Launched ‘OUT Zones’ to Expand Outdoor Dining and Business Options Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Details: www.weho.org/outzones
September 03, 2020 8:11 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: LA County Issues Revised Order Allowing Hair Salons and Barbershops to Reopen Immediately at 25-Percent Occupancy for Indoor Services
Hair Salons and Barbershops are Encouraged to Maintain as Many Operations Outdoors as Possible
September 03, 2020 6:08 PM
Heat Advisory: City of West Hollywood Encourages Community Members to Stay Home, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid Strenuous Activity
All Community Members Should be Mindful of Heat Safety Tips to Stay Well
September 03, 2020 1:33 PM
City Announces the Inaugural ‘Green City Award’ Winners for Outstanding Leadership in Environmental Sustainability
Three ‘Green Champions’ Receive Awards for Thinking Globally and Acting Locally in Response to the Climate Crisis
September 01, 2020 6:22 PM
City Recognized for Sustainability Leadership at the Local, Regional, and National Level with Three Prestigious Awards
The City of West Hollywood was Given Honors by the American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division; Southern California Association of Governments; and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Planning Association
September 01, 2020 1:36 PM
City Introduces ‘OUT Zones’ To Expand Outdoor Dining and Business Options
OUT Zones Official Launch Date is August 31 — ‘National Eat Outside Day’
August 31, 2020 3:44 PM
City Applauds Metro Board for Unanimous Vote in Support of Next Steps for Proposed Crenshaw/LAX Northern Extension Rail Line
Vote is a Critical Step in Getting the Proposed Metro Northern Extension Rail Line Project Shovel-Ready
August 27, 2020 4:32 PM
City Continues Yearlong Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with Women’s Leadership Conference Programming
Conference Features Workshops, Panel Discussions, and Advocacy Trainings Featuring Women Leaders from the Business, Nonprofit, and Government Sectors as well as Community Activists and Artists
August 21, 2020 9:01 AM
City Condemns Incident of Transgender Violence and Intimidation on Hollywood Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles
LAPD is Leading Investigation to Identify Suspect Accused of Harassing and Robbing a Group of Transgender Women in Hollywood
August 19, 2020 7:34 PM
City Continues its Urgent Call for Community Participation in the 2020 Census: ‘Be Counted West Hollywood’
It is Not Too Late for Households that Have Not Yet Taken the 2020 Census to Do So; Counting will Cease on September 30, 2020
August 18, 2020 4:20 PM
City of West Hollywood Update: Los Angeles County CARES Act Rent Relief Program Opens Today, Monday, August 17, 2020
CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Rent Relief Fund Aims to Assist Low-Income Renters in LA County who are Struggling to Pay Rent Due to Economic Impacts Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic
August 17, 2020 5:52 PM
City to Resume Enforcement of Parking Regulations for Residential Street Sweeping on Monday, August 17
Additionally, During Posted Street Sweeping Hours, Residents with Valid Resident, Guest, or Visitor Permits may Continue to Park at No Charge in Nearby Meters During Posted Hours for Street Sweeping Until Monday, August 31
August 13, 2020 4:39 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: City Reopens West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park via Limited Daily Reservation System
City Staff and LA County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Division Will Monitor Park Users’ Compliance of Face Covering and Social Distancing Requirements and Issue Citations as Necessary
August 12, 2020 6:47 PM
Heat Advisory: City of West Hollywood Encourages Community Members to Stay Home, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid Strenuous Activity
All Community Members should be Mindful of Heat Safety Tips to Stay Well
August 12, 2020 2:43 PM
City Announces Open Call for Wide Range of Arts Grant Proposals
Grants to be Awarded include the Arts Project, Community Arts, One City One Pride, Organizational Development, Transgender Arts Initiative, and WeHo Artists Programs
August 06, 2020 5:19 PM
City Extends Temporary Suspension of Enforcement of Parking Regulations for Residential Street Sweeping And Peak/Rush-Hour Zone Restrictions to Sunday, August 16
Additionally, During Posted Street Sweeping Hours, Residents with Valid Resident, Guest, or Visitor Permits may Continue to Park at No Charge in Nearby Metered Spaces During Posted Hours for Street Sweeping Until Monday, August 31
July 30, 2020 5:00 PM
City's ‘WeHo LIVE!’ Free Online Friday Evening DJ Music Series Continues Through September
WeHo LIVE! Features Dance, House, and EDM from The Perry Twins on Friday, July 31
July 29, 2020 3:50 PM
City Launches ‘Cover That Face, Maintain Your Space’ Outdoor Media PSA Campaign to Raise Awareness about Taking Basic Steps Every Day to Reduce COVID-19 Spread
Bright Illustrated Banners, Signs, and Digital Billboard Images Remind Community Members to Cover That Face (Face Coverings are Required in Public in West Hollywood) and Maintain Your Space
July 28, 2020 4:04 PM
City of West Hollywood Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘Residential & Commercial Eviction Moratorium Update’
Webinar will Provide Updates to the Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratoriums
July 27, 2020 6:50 PM
City of West Hollywood Update: City Extends Temporary Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratoriums Related to Financial Impact Due to COVID-19
West Hollywood City Council at its July 20 Meeting Approved an Amendment to Extend the Timeline through September 30, 2020
July 27, 2020 6:47 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: City Closes West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park Due to Park Users’ Ongoing Noncompliance of Face Covering and Social Distancing Requirements
City Staff and Sheriff’s Compliance Efforts Indicate only Half of Park Users Adhere to Health and Safety Requirements; Park Users have Vandalized Closed Park Areas and Removed Protective Barriers to Gain Access to Closed Equipment
July 23, 2020 3:15 PM
City Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘COVID-19 Health & Safety Information for Businesses’
Webinar will Discuss Health and Safety Information for Business Community
July 20, 2020 7:18 PM
City of West Hollywood Issues Executive Order 2020-8 to Provide Relief to Businesses and Residents Experiencing Uncertainty Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
For Updates Related to West Hollywood Visit www.weho.org/coronavirus; Follow @wehocity on Twitter and Facebook; Subscribe to Email Alerts at www.weho.org/email
July 14, 2020 12:19 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Governor Newsom and LA County Announce Closure of Additional Indoor Operations and Sectors Due to Risk of COVID-19
Closures Include Gyms and Fitness Centers; Places of Worship; Offices for Non-Critical Sectors, Personal Care Services, Hair Salons/Barbershops, and Indoor Malls
July 13, 2020 5:58 PM
City Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘COVID-19 Health & Safety Information for Businesses’
Webinar will Discuss Health and Safety Information for Business Community
July 09, 2020 6:53 PM
City Announces Top-Scoring Applicants in its Sunset Arts & Advertising Program on the Legendary Sunset Strip
Dynamic and Creative Outdoor Advertising Signage has Long Characterized the Culture of the Iconic Sunset Strip
July 07, 2020 6:28 PM
City of West Hollywood Face Covering Requirements to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
The City of West Hollywood requires people to wear face coverings in public in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
July 02, 2020 5:19 PM
COVID-19 Update: Governor Newsom Issues Directive to Close Certain Indoor Business Operations and LA County Revises Health Order Requiring Closure of Indoor Dining and Certain Other Indoor Activities
All Indoor On-Site Dining at Restaurants Must be Closed Immediately; Takeout, Pick-Up, Curbside, and Outdoor Dining will be Permitted
July 01, 2020 5:40 PM
City Commends Supreme Court for Decision Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law and Affirming a Woman’s Right to Choose
5-4 Decision Repeals Highly Restrictive and Unconstitutional Law Requiring Physicians Performing Abortions to have Admitting Privileges at a Hospital within a Certain Distance of Their Clinic
June 29, 2020 6:10 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Governor Newsom and Los Angeles County Order the Immediate Closure of Bars
All Bars in West Hollywood, Including Lounges and Nightclubs Operating as Bars, Must Close Effective Immediately
June 28, 2020 6:05 PM
City will Celebrate Postal Workers on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Pandemic On Postal Worker Appreciation Day, July 1, 2020
City Hall Building and the Lanterns on Santa Monica Boulevard will Glow Blue in Support of Postal Workers
June 24, 2020 5:05 PM
City Seeks Applicants for City Poet Laureate
City Poet Laureate Serves a Two-Year Term and Leads the Promotion of Poetry in the City
June 22, 2020 4:38 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Order Further Eases Restrictions for Certain Businesses and Activities
Revised June 18 LA County Health Officer Order Permits Nail Salons and Cosmetology Services, Spas Offering Aesthetic and Massage Services, Tattoo and Piercing Shops, Tanning Salons, and Bars and Wine Tasting Rooms to Reopen
June 19, 2020 2:30 AM
City of West Hollywood Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA Protects Qualified Young Immigrants from Deportation
June 18, 2020 5:22 PM
City Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘Fundraising for Non-Profits’
Webinar will Discuss Sustainable Fundraising Strategies for Non-Profit Organizations
June 18, 2020 3:15 PM
City’s Human Rights Speakers Series Presents a Virtual Panel Discussion: ‘The Struggle for Global LGBTQI Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic’
Event will Take Place on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. via Zoom
June 17, 2020 2:43 PM
City Opens Applications for Temporary Art Project Proposals
#ArtfulDistancing Applications are Due by June 30
June 17, 2020 1:42 PM
City Kicks-Off Virtual ‘WeHo LIVE!’ Free Online Friday Evening DJ Music Series
Set Your Calendars Now for Evenings Filled with Dance, House, Latin, Pop, and Hip-Hop Sounds
June 16, 2020 5:25 PM
City to Host Virtual Panel Discussion about Racial Injustice 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.weho.org/wehotv and www.youtube.com/wehotv
June 16, 2020 5:08 PM
City of West Hollywood Issues Emergency Executive Order 2020-7 to Re-Open City Parks, Parklets, and Dog Parks
Keeping Parks Clean, Safe, and Open During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a Collective Effort that Relies on Park Users to Adhere to Social (Physical) Distancing and Use Face Coverings
June 15, 2020 3:48 PM
City of West Hollywood Applauds Landmark Supreme Court Decision Affirming LGBTQ Workplace Protections
Ruling Affirms that Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination are Prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
June 15, 2020 1:32 PM
City of West Hollywood Strongly Condemns Trump Administration Decision that Eliminates Protections for LGBTQ People in Health Care
Amendment of the Nondiscrimination Provision of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Essentially Allows Healthcare Providers to Discriminate Based on Gender Identity
June 12, 2020 6:05 PM
City’s ‘One City One Pride’ LGBTQ Arts Festival Continues on a ‘Virtual Platform’ through June 30
Complete List of One City One Pride Events is Available at www.weho.org/pride
June 12, 2020 2:59 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Order Further Eases Restrictions for Certain Businesses and Activities
Revised June 11 LA County Health Officer Order Permits Gyms and Fitness Establishments; Hotels for Tourism and Individual Travel; and Museums and Galleries to Reopen
June 12, 2020 2:41 PM
Next City of West Hollywood City Council Meeting Will Take Place on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting will be Live-Streamed on City Website and Agenda is Available at www.weho.org/wehotv
June 11, 2020 4:44 PM
City of West Hollywood Advisory Board and Commission Meetings Begin to Resume in a Virtual Teleconference Format to Adhere to Social (Physical) Distancing Guidelines
Upcoming Meeting Information is Available on the City Calendar on the City’s Website at www.weho.org/calendar
June 10, 2020 3:55 PM