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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 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
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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 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 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 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 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
City of West Hollywood Seeks Feedback about HIV and Stigma Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Online Survey
Survey is Available Online at www.weho.org/hivzero
June 09, 2020 2:38 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
June 09, 2020 1:45 PM
City of West Hollywood to Begin Enforcing Previously Suspended Parking Regulations on June 15
From June 15 to June 28, Warnings will be Issued; Beginning on June 29, Citations will be Issued
June 08, 2020 5:55 PM
Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘Temporary Outdoor Expansion Permit’
Webinar will Discuss the City’s Urgency Ordinance for Temporary Outdoor Expansion Permits to Allow Businesses to Safely Expand Operations Outdoors for Social Distancing Protocols
June 05, 2020 10:12 AM
City of West Hollywood Curfew Order is Lifted
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June 04, 2020 10:29 AM
REVISED CURFEW TIME PERIOD: City of West Hollywood Curfew Goes in Effect This Evening: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9 p.m.
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June 03, 2020 11:46 AM
City of West Hollywood Curfew Goes in Effect This Afternoon: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4 p.m. | Details: www.weho.org/curfew
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June 02, 2020 11:47 AM
City of West Hollywood Curfew Goes in Effect This Afternoon: Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4 p.m.
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June 01, 2020 11:56 AM
(Updated) City of West Hollywood Curfew in Effect Tonight: Sunday, May 31, 2020
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May 31, 2020 2:54 PM
Official Statement from the City of West Hollywood
City of West Hollywood Implements Curfew: Beginning Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 8 p.m.
May 30, 2020 7:01 PM
City of West Hollywood COVID-19 Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Orders Ease Restrictions for Certain Businesses and Activities
May 29 Order Permits Hair Salons, Barbershops, and In-Person Dining to Reopen with Safeguards in Place
May 29, 2020 8:03 PM
City and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Offers Complimentary and Confidential Mediation Services for Commercial Tenants and Landlords Impacted by COVID-19
Details about Mediation Services: www.wehochamber.com/mediationservices.html www.weho.org/services/coronavirus-covid-19/guidance-for-businesses-workers
May 29, 2020 5:03 PM
Next City of West Hollywood City Council Meeting will Take Place on Monday, June, 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Council Meeting will be Presented in a Virtual Teleconference Format To Adhere to ‘Safer at Home’ Social Distancing Orders
May 28, 2020 2:21 PM
Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings Affirm the City of West Hollywood’s Stable Outlook and Assign Highest-Possible Ratings
Fitch and S&P Rate West Hollywood Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds at AA+ and Affirm the City’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at AAA
May 27, 2020 6:43 PM
City Issues Emergency Executive Order to Permit Tennis Courts to Re-Open at West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park
Re-Opening Complies with Tennis Reopening Guidelines Established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
May 27, 2020 6:19 PM
City Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with ‘Guidance for Multi-Family Housing’
Webinar will Discuss Topics Related Multi-Family Housing, Such as Concerns about Common and Shared Spaces, Resources for Rental Assistance, and Details about Temporary Eviction Moratoriums
May 27, 2020 10:12 AM
City of West Hollywood will Celebrate Transit Workers on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Pandemic During the Week of May 25, 2020
Lanterns on Santa Monica Boulevard will Glow Orange in Support of Frontline Transit Workers
May 21, 2020 8:38 PM
City of West Hollywood Order Requires People to Wear a Cloth Face Covering While in Public, Starting May 23
Public Health Experts Note that Wearing a Face Covering Helps Protect Others from Virus Transmission and will Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Communities
May 20, 2020 4:46 PM
City of West Hollywood Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Continuation of ‘Safer at Home’ Order Reinforces Physical Distancing and Infection Control Protocols
West Hollywood Community Members Should Continue to Stay at Home Except for Essential Needs and Work; All Persons Who can Telework Should Continue to Work From Home
May 20, 2020 11:39 AM
City Issues New Emergency Executive Order Addressing Measures for Face Coverings, Taxes and Fees, Construction Noise, Neighborhood Meetings, and Traffic Easement
Beginning Saturday, May 23 All Persons, Including Essential Workers, Must Wear Face Coverings while in Public at Anytime
May 18, 2020 5:52 PM
Jane Fonda to Swear-In Lindsey P. Horvath as City of West Hollywood Mayor during Oath of Office Ceremony on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. as Part of a Virtual Teleconference City Council Meeting
Meeting will be Live-Streamed on City Website and Agenda will be Available at www.weho.org/wehotv
May 14, 2020 1:21 PM
City Continues COVID-19 Free Webinar Series with Three Business-Themed Presentations
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May 12, 2020 1:54 PM
City of West Hollywood Update: LA County ‘Safer At Home’ Order Allows for a Staged Approach to Reopening with Safeguards in Place
In the City of West Hollywood Some Retailers and Other Low-Risk Businesses will be Permitted to Reopen on Friday, May 8, 2020 Following Revised LA County Public Health Guidelines
May 08, 2020 2:30 PM