City of West Hollywood
Home MenuNews Releases
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Remind Drivers, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians to Prioritize Safety
West Hollywood’s ‘Drive Mindfully’ Campaign Reminds Community Members to Embrace a Mindful Approach: www.weho.org/drivemindfully
September 14, 2021 9:48 AM
City of West Hollywood Issues Emergency Executive Order to Implement COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Requirements
Vaccine Verification Requirements will Apply to Patrons and Staff of ‘Covered Businesses’ and to City Facilities, City Contractors, City Employees, and City Officials
September 10, 2021 6:29 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will be Open on Saturday, September 11 and will Operate in Compliance with Protocols for Health and Safety, Including Face Covering Requirements and Other COVID-19 Sanitization Procedures
September 10, 2021 11:07 AM
Temporary Closure of Dog Parks at West Hollywood Park
September 09, 2021 5:56 PM
City Reminds the Community and the Region that Halloween Carnaval 2021 is Cancelled
City is Urging Community Members to Stay Safe and to Limit Unmasked Private Gatherings to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 During the Delta Variant Surge
September 09, 2021 2:58 PM
Vote Center at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall will be Open for Voting from September 11 through September 14
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members to Vote in the California Gubernatorial Recall Election
September 08, 2021 5:21 PM
City Releases Draft Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for Public Input
Community Members are Encouraged to Participate and Provide Feedback | Learn More at www.weho.org/climateaction
September 08, 2021 4:11 PM
City Calls-on Community Members to Voluntarily Reduce Water Use to Help Preserve the Region’s Water Storage Reserves, Due to Drought Conditions
Gov. Gavin Newsom has Asked All Californians to Voluntarily Reduce Water Use by 15 Percent; Many of California’s Counties are Now Under a State Emergency Drought Proclamation
September 01, 2021 3:56 PM
City of West Hollywood to Begin Annual Tree Pruning
Tree-Trimming Schedules are Designed to Reduce Impact on Traffic Flow | ‘No Parking’ Signs and Other Notifications will be Placed a Minimum of 24 Hours in Advance in Affected Locations
September 01, 2021 11:27 AM
City to Host Two Virtual Public Outreach Meetings to Assess Community Interest In Establishing a Pet Tribute at a City Park
Virtual Meetings will Take Place on: Monday, September 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
August 31, 2021 2:21 PM
City to Host Two ‘Post Pandemic Action Plan’ Virtual Community Meetings
Virtual Community Meetings will Take Place Via Zoom on Monday, August 30 at 5 p.m. and Wednesday, September 1 at 12 p.m.
August 27, 2021 11:53 AM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will be Open on August 26 and August 27 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
August 25, 2021 2:41 PM
City Commemorates Women’s Equality Day with a Pop-Up Experience: Women’s Equality Day – WeHo Takeover
Activity will Take Place on Saturday, August 28 at the Intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard; Masks and Social Distancing will be Required for Attendees
August 25, 2021 1:33 PM
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 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
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