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City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to Participate in a Free Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop
Workshop will Take Place on Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
November 14, 2024 4:34 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series Presents a Panel Discussion ‘Challenges for LGBTQ+ People in the Former Soviet Union’
Event will Take Place on Monday, November 25 at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
November 14, 2024 12:05 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Reopening of Community Gardens Waitlist for Planter Beds
City’s Community Gardens are located at Plummer Park in the Fuller Lawn Area and in the North Parking Lot
November 14, 2024 11:24 AM
City Hall Closed | Parking Enforcement - Thanksgiving Holiday - 2024
November 13, 2024 4:32 PM
City of West Hollywood to Begin an Elevator Modernization Project in December at the West Hollywood Park 5-Story Parking Structure
Project will Begin on December 3 and is Anticipated to be Completed by the Second Week of January 2025
November 12, 2024 5:24 PM
City of West Hollywood and Community Safety Partners Begin Implementing ‘Safer WeHo’ Pilot Program
Safer WeHo Public Safety Technology Initiatives Include: Drone as First Responder (DFR), Fixed Real-Time Cameras, and a Real-Time Watch Center
November 12, 2024 4:43 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes November as Holodomor Memorial Month
Holodomor Memorial Month is an Annual Commemoration of the Victims of the Holodomor, the 1932-1933 Man-Made Famine that Killed Millions in Ukraine
November 06, 2024 5:12 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Veterans Day 2024 with Ceremony at the Sal Guarriello Veterans’ Memorial on November 11
Event will Feature the Pledge of Allegiance, a Bugler Playing Taps, and a Moment of Silence Followed by the National Anthem Performed by Members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
November 06, 2024 2:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Tallies Semi-Final General Municipal Election Results from the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Semi-Final Election Results Indicate Top Vote-Getters for Two City Council Seats are John M. Erickson and Danny Hang
November 06, 2024 2:14 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to Help Shape the Cultural Experiences in West Hollywood For the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Details about the City’s Arts Programs are Available by Visiting www.weho.org/arts
November 05, 2024 2:22 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces 2025 Arts Grant Program Grant Recipients
$252,000 in Arts Grants have been Awarded to Non-Profit Arts Organizations and Artists to Provide Cultural Programming in the City
November 05, 2024 2:10 PM
City of West Hollywood Commemorates Transgender Awareness Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance
Day of Remembrance Ceremony will Take Place on Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers
November 04, 2024 3:48 PM
City of West Hollywood to Celebrate 40 Years of Cityhood at ‘West Hollywood Day’ State of the Community Event on November 21 at the Pacific Design Center
For Details, Visit the City’s Website: www.weho.org/wehoday
November 04, 2024 3:25 PM
City of West Hollywood is Getting the Word Out that New 738 Area Code will ‘Overlay’ 213/323 Regions
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is Advising that the 738 Area Code will be Added as an Overlay to Existing 213/323 Area Code Zones Starting on Friday, November 1
November 01, 2024 6:06 PM
City Hall Closed | Parking Enforcement - Veterans Day 2024
October 31, 2024 5:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association
City’s Annual Financial Report Has Met Highest Standards in Financial Reporting For 30 Consecutive Years
October 30, 2024 11:11 AM
City of West Hollywood is a Co-Sponsor of the ‘EQUAL MEANS EQUAL’ Final Impact Campaign Installation at West Hollywood Library
Installation, Inspired by French Artist JR’s Inside Out Project and Installed by Branded Arts, Urges Publication of the Fully Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
October 28, 2024 6:00 PM
Save the Date! West Hollywood Day & State of the Community Celebration on November 21, 2024
Celebrate 40 years of cityhood with the City of West Hollywood!
October 25, 2024 12:37 PM
City of West Hollywood is Getting the Word Out About 3-Month Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Water Main Replacement Project on La Cienega
1,300 Feet of Water Main on N. La Cienega Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Fountain Avenue will be Replaced Beginning Week of November 4
October 25, 2024 12:03 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Installation of New Mural by Artist Timothy Robert Smith at West Hollywood City Hall
Mural Celebrates City’s 40th Anniversary and will be on Display on the Exterior East Wall of City Hall through June 2026
October 24, 2024 11:44 AM
Construction Begins on City of West Hollywood’s STORIES: The AIDS Monument
City Councilmembers Join Representatives from the Foundation for the AIDS Monument (FAM) and Design/Construction Teams to Commence Construction
October 23, 2024 4:23 PM
REMINDER: City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval will Take Place on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween on Santa Monica Boulevard and at West Hollywood’s One-of-a-Kind Bars, Restaurants, and More
October 21, 2024 3:54 PM
West Hollywood Voters will Vote on Measure WH in General Municipal Election
Measure WH Would Not Enact a New Sales Tax; Instead, Measure WH Would Automatically Redirect ¼-Cent of any Future County or Regional Sales Tax Back to the City Instead of to the County or Other Agencies
October 17, 2024 6:17 PM
City of West Hollywood Launches Series of Permitting Enhancement Initiatives to Streamline Community Development Department Functions
Initiatives are Part of a City Effort to Reduce Complexity and Improve Service Delivery and Timelines in Processing Permit Requests for Development and Land Use Activities
October 15, 2024 2:22 PM
Parking Enforcement - Monday, October 14
October 12, 2024 12:09 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members to Make a Plan to Vote
Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, October 21; All Registered Voters will Receive Vote-by-Mail Ballots
October 10, 2024 5:24 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Annual Youth Halloween Carnival
Youth Halloween Carnival is Free and will Take Place at Plummer Park on Saturday, October 19
October 10, 2024 1:43 PM
City of West Hollywood to Participate in the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on October 17
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an Annual Opportunity for People in Homes, Schools, Businesses, and Organizations to Practice What to do During Earthquakes and to Improve Preparedness
October 09, 2024 9:23 AM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes October as Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month
City to Light West Hollywood City Hall and Lanterns above Santa Monica Boulevard Purple from October 15 to October 28
October 07, 2024 4:23 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval will Take Place on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween on Santa Monica Boulevard and at West Hollywood’s One-of-a-Kind Bars, Restaurants, and More
October 04, 2024 3:50 PM
City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
With Temperatures Rising During the Weekend, the Cooling Center Will be Open on Sunday, October 6 and Monday, October 7
October 03, 2024 4:23 PM
City of West Hollywood’s ‘WeHo Reads’ 2024 Fall Season Launches with an Online Event on Wednesday, October 9
Season Opener ‘Creating Queer Families and Communities’ Celebrates National Coming Out Day
October 03, 2024 4:12 PM
California Governor Signs AB 1775, Aimed at Allowing Cannabis Consumption Lounges to Prepare, Sell and Serve Non-Cannabis Foods & Beverages on Site
Assemblymember Matt Haney’s Bill was Supported by the City of West Hollywood; AB 1775 Removes Restrictions on the Preparation and Serving of Non-Cannabis Foods and Drinks to Patrons While Consuming Cannabis-Infused Products
October 02, 2024 4:05 PM
California Governor Signs AB 761, Aimed at Amending Current Statute Regulating Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts
Assemblymember Laura Friedman’s Bill was Sponsored by the City of West Hollywood and will Facilitate Financing of the Local Portion of Metro’s K Line Extension through West Hollywood
September 30, 2024 4:54 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Disabilities Awareness Month in October
26th Annual Disability Service Awards Ceremony will Take Place on October 23 at 6 p.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room and Livestreamed on WeHoTV
September 30, 2024 2:00 PM
City of West Hollywood will Host a Voter Education Forum on Saturday, October 5 at 11 a.m.
General Municipal Election will Take Place on November 5; Election Details: www.weho.org/elections
September 25, 2024 5:10 PM
AIDS Walk Los Angeles to Take Place in City of West Hollywood on Sunday, October 13
APLA Health Fundraising Event will Include Limited Road and Lane Closures in West Hollywood
September 24, 2024 7:12 PM
City of West Hollywood is a Co-Sponsor of Eye Poets’ Ladies of Courage Arts Festival
Day-Long Festival will Take Place at West Hollywood Park on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
September 24, 2024 1:21 PM
City of West Hollywood Mobility Expo to Take Place on Saturday, October 5 at Plummer Park
Discover City Transit Options, Check Out Next-Generation Electric Vehicles, Explore the City by Bike, and Enjoy Complimentary Refreshments and Other Giveaways
September 24, 2024 1:02 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents Lesbian Speakers Series: Theme and Character in Lesbian Fiction Panel Discussion with Lesbian/Queer Women Authors
Event will Take Place on Sunday, October 6 at 11 a.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
September 24, 2024 12:50 PM
City of West Hollywood to Present Free Public Art Workshops With Artist Ed Woodham as part of Art in Odd Places
Participants will Learn about the Citywide Public Art Festival Taking Place in July 2025
September 20, 2024 1:04 PM
As Part of LGBTQ History Month, the City of West Hollywood is a Co-Sponsor of One Institute’s Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival
Month-Long Festival will take place During October 2024 at Various Locations in West Hollywood and Surrounding Areas
September 20, 2024 11:31 AM
City of West Hollywood Presents West Hollywood ‘Artists & Icons’ Event Featuring Nancy Baker Cahill in Conversation with Patrisse Cullors
Event will Take Place on Wednesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
September 17, 2024 2:18 PM
City of West Hollywood ‘Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Showcase’ to Take Place on Saturday, October 5 at West Hollywood Park
Pawsome Free Event will include a Pet Parade, Bubble Zone, Haunted Maze, Music, and Treats Galore
September 17, 2024 12:44 PM
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day⎪City of West Hollywood Encourages Community to Make a Plan to Vote in the General Municipal Election
General Municipal Election will Take Place on November 5; Election Details: www.weho.org/elections
September 17, 2024 11:16 AM
Save The Date: WeHo Pride Weekend 2025 in the City of West Hollywood will Take Place Friday, May 30; Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1
Updates and Details will be Announced at www.wehopride.com Follow @wehopride on Instagram and Facebook
September 17, 2024 10:08 AM
City of West Hollywood Rolls into the Weekend with Three-Day Skate Party at West Hollywood Park
Basketball Courts will Transform into a Skate Party; Just be Sure to Grab Your Helmet and Safety Pads
September 11, 2024 6:07 PM
City of West Hollywood to Observe ‘Bi+ Visibility Week’ September 16 through 23
Lighting of Street Lanterns, Flying of Pride Flags, and a Bi+ Celebration at Plummer Park will be Featured
September 10, 2024 6:31 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Individuals Experiencing Thoughts of Suicide are Encouraged to Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8
September 10, 2024 1:40 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Community Members to Participate in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Training
Two Free Certification Training Sessions will Take Place on Saturday, October 5 at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center
September 10, 2024 10:38 AM