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HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood Cooling Center is Activated
Cooling Center will be Open through Wednesday, August 30
August 28, 2023 5:03 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents Free Theatre in the Parks: Pacific Opera Project’s Hansel and Gretel
Six Performances Only; Performances will Take Place at 4 p.m. at Kings Road Park Beginning Saturday, September 9
August 26, 2023 1:07 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
West Hollywood City Hall will be Lit in Purple and the City will Share #OverdoseAwarenessDay Messaging in @wehocity Social Media
August 23, 2023 3:50 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Historic Preservation Celebration: ‘Plummer Park Through the Years’
Celebration will Take Place on Saturday, September 9 at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall
August 23, 2023 3:42 PM
City of West Hollywood has Rescheduled ‘Summer Sounds 2023’ Free Outdoor Concert Due to Tropical Storm Forecast
Originally Planned for Sunday, August 20, the Concert has been Rescheduled to Take Place on Sunday, August 27 due to a Forecast of Heavy Rains from Hurricane Hilary
August 18, 2023 7:07 PM
City of West Hollywood Urges Community Members to Prepare for Heavy Rains and Storm Conditions
Tropical System is Anticipated to make Landfall in Southern California as a Tropical Storm between San Diego and Los Angeles Late Sunday, August 20 and Early Monday, August 21
August 18, 2023 4:08 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Nick Maricich as New Community Development Director
Maricich Joins the City with a Wealth of Planning Experience at the City of Los Angeles; He will Begin at the City of West Hollywood on Monday, September 18
August 17, 2023 2:55 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Seek to Curb Drunk Driving
DUI Checkpoint will Take Place on Friday, August 18 at an Undisclosed Location in West Hollywood
August 16, 2023 4:11 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park on Wednesday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
With Continued High Heat, Cooling Center will be Open; For Details about Coping with High-Heat Days Visit www.weho.org/coolingcenters
August 16, 2023 11:03 AM
City of West Hollywood Activates ‘West Hollywood Responds’ Program to Encourage Donations to Organizations that are Providing Aid Following Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii
Visit www.weho.org/wehoresponds for Details and Links to Organizations
August 15, 2023 11:51 AM
City of West Hollywood Commemorates Women’s Equality Day with a Pop-Up Experience: Women’s Equality Day – WeHo Takeover
Pop-Up Experience will Take Place on Saturday, August 26 at the Intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard
August 10, 2023 5:54 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Annual WeHo Rec Expo on Saturday, August 19 at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center
Event Includes a Rodeo-Themed Recreation Swim
August 10, 2023 5:44 PM
City of West Hollywood and Book Soup Present Discussion and Book Signing: ‘Zev's Los Angeles: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power’ Featuring Former Elected Official Zev Yaroslavsky
To RSVP Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zev-yaroslavsky-discusses-zevs-los-angeles-tickets-676183642477
August 10, 2023 5:23 PM
City of West Hollywood will Convene a Special Meeting of the City Council and Public Safety Commission on August 14 at 6 p.m.
Special Meeting Agenda is Posted on the City Council Meeting Agenda Website Area, Current Agenda Packet Link at www.weho.org/councilagendas
August 08, 2023 5:30 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host the OutLoud Sports Festival Dodgeball Tournament
Festival will Take Place Labor Day Weekend at Various Southern California Locations Including in the City of West Hollywood
August 02, 2023 5:54 PM
City of West Hollywood Increases Outreach to Residents and Property Owners about ‘Good Neighbor’ Policies
Quality-of-Life Concerns may be Reported by Submitting a Service Request Through the City’s Website, via the City’s Official App for iOS and Android Devices, or by Contacting (323) 848-6516 or code@weho.org
August 02, 2023 5:31 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host a Free Substance Use and Harm Reduction Town Hall Forum Focusing on Overdose Prevention and Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Xylazine
Forum will Take Place on Wednesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
July 27, 2023 3:37 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Extend Cooling Center at Plummer Park
With Continued High Heat, Cooling Center will be Extended through Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 27, 2023 9:56 AM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to Attend Pop-Up LGBTQ Book Fair Events in July and August at Plummer Park
First Events in the Pop-Up Series will Take Place on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29
July 25, 2023 6:06 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
With Continued High Temperatures, Cooling Center will be Open Saturday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 26 with Varying Hours
July 21, 2023 5:53 PM
City of West Hollywood Continues ‘Summer Sounds 2023’ Free Outdoor Concert Series on Select Sundays
Set Your Summer Sunday Calendars Now for Evenings Filled with Pop, Country, Funk, Latin, Soul and More!
July 19, 2023 4:52 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Seek to Curb Drunk Driving
DUI Checkpoint will Take Place on Friday, July 21 at an Undisclosed Location in West Hollywood
July 19, 2023 4:12 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur in a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 18 At the West Hollywood City Council Chambers
Assemblymember Zbur Represents the State’s 51st Assembly District Including West Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, and Portions of Los Angeles
July 18, 2023 11:12 AM
City of West Hollywood Moves Closer to Next Steps in Log Cabin Renovations
Governor Gavin Newsom has Signed AB 102 into Law Approving $1.15 Million in State Funding to Support Log Cabin Renovations
July 16, 2023 8:29 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
With Temperatures Rising, Cooling Center will be Open Friday, July 14 through Monday, July 17 with Varying Hours
July 14, 2023 11:30 AM
City of West Hollywood to Host a Free Community Educational Forum about the Possible State-Level Decriminalization of Mushrooms (Psilocybin) and Certain Hallucinogenic Drugs
Moderated Panel Discussion will Include Experts in Mental Health, Legislation, and Drug Policy Reform
July 13, 2023 3:16 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to the Installation of ‘Pickle’ as City’s Inaugural Drag Laureate
Drag Laureate Event will Take Place on International Drag Day, Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 3 p.m. at West Hollywood Park
July 12, 2023 11:24 AM
City of West Hollywood Accepting Nominations for Disability Service Award Honorees; Applications Due by August 4
Disability Service Awards Ceremony will Take Place on October 18 at 6 p.m. and will be Broadcast Live on WeHoTV www.weho.org/wehotv and www.youtube.com/wehotv
July 05, 2023 6:38 PM
SAVE THE DATE: City of West Hollywood to Celebrate National Night Out with Events throughout City on Tuesday, August 1
Event List is Being Regularly Updated and will be Available on the City’s Website at www.weho.org/nno
July 05, 2023 6:31 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Free Document Shredding and Electronic and Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Event will Take Place on Saturday, July 22 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Employee Parking Lot
July 05, 2023 6:22 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognized as a Better Cities For Pets™ Certified City
Certification Recognizes West Hollywood for its Commitment to Being Pet-Friendly and Helping to Keep People and Pets Together
July 05, 2023 6:08 PM
Metro Installation of Bus Priority Lanes on N. La Brea Avenue to Begin on Wednesday, July 5
Project will Add Bus Priority Lanes in Both Directions of N. La Brea Avenue as Part of an Effort to Improve Transit Travel Times During Weekday Peak Hours
July 05, 2023 11:18 AM
City of West Hollywood Approves New Behavioral Health Crisis Response Program to Serve the Community
Program will Build on Crisis Counseling Available Through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
June 29, 2023 6:26 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Community Members With Vehicles to Take Part in a Free Drop-In LASD Catalytic Converter Etching Event to Help Guard Against Theft
For More Information, Contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at (213) 678-7311
June 29, 2023 5:31 PM
City of West Hollywood Selects ‘Pickle’ as City’s Inaugural Drag Laureate
West Hollywood’s First City Drag Laureate will Serve a Two-Year Term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
June 28, 2023 2:29 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to Participate in Updating the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
Community May Participate in One of Two Public Meetings: In-Person Meeting will Take Place on Wednesday, June 28 and Virtual (Zoom) Meeting will take place on Thursday, July 13
June 22, 2023 6:42 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to Weaving Hope by Artist Yeu “Q” Nguyen on June 25 at Plummer Park
Participants are Encouraged to Customize Personal Contributions to the Tapestry
June 22, 2023 5:32 PM
City of West Hollywood Kicks-Off ‘Summer Sounds 2023’ Free Outdoor Concert Series on Select Sundays
First Concert of the Season Features Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins on Sunday, June 25 at Plummer Park
June 22, 2023 2:42 PM
City of West Hollywood’s WeHo Pride Arts Festival Continues Through the End of June
www.wehopride.com/artsfestival
June 20, 2023 4:12 PM
City Hall Closed | Parking Regulations - Juneteenth Holiday
June 14, 2023 5:23 PM
City of West Hollywood Closes-Out Pride Month with Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins Free Myself: A Conversation and Concert
First-Ever Combined Lesbian Speakers Series and Summer Sounds Event will Take Place at Plummer Park on Sunday, June 25 – Free!
June 13, 2023 6:05 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Flag-Raising Ceremony in Recognition of Juneteenth on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. at City Hall
June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
Skirball Cultural Center Mounts Its First-Ever Public Art Installation in the City of West Hollywood
The Skirball Collaborated with a Variety of Community Partners to Develop “Be the Change: A Jewishly Inspired Public Art Movement” With a Focus on the Jewish Commitment to Justice
June 12, 2023 6:38 PM
#WeHoPride in the City of West Hollywood Update: WeHo Pride Weekend Continues with So Much More to Come!
Reminder: Street Closures in Effect www.wehopride.com/closures
June 04, 2023 11:07 AM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Community to Play Safely and Confidently During WeHo Pride and June Pride Season
Multiple Healthcare Agencies/Providers will be On-Site at the WeHo Pride Community Street Fair Providing Free Services
June 03, 2023 2:15 PM
City Council of the City of West Hollywood Presents Key to the City to Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Presentation Took Place on Wednesday, May 31 at a Reception at Heart WeHo to Mark the Kick-Off of WeHo Pride 2023
June 01, 2023 5:40 PM
City of West Hollywood Launches New Text Message Program
City’s New Text Platform Powered by ‘Community’ will Provide an Innovative and Personalized Way to Opt-In to Get the Latest on City News, Updates, and Information; Text “WeHo” to (323) 848-5000 to Get Started; Details: www.weho.org/text
June 01, 2023 2:56 PM
City of West Hollywood Parking Information For WeHo Pride Weekend
Permit Parking Requirements are Suspended from 4 p.m. on Friday, June 2 through Monday, June 5 at 7 a.m.; Parking Meters will be Enforced Throughout the Weekend
May 31, 2023 6:15 PM
Memorial Day Parking Enforcement + City Hall Closed
May 25, 2023 11:46 PM
As Part of the ‘Moving Image Media Art’ Exhibition Series, The City of West Hollywood Presents The Land at the Bottom of the Sea by Artist Jen Liu and Screen Shaver (2014/2023) by Artist Wong Ping
Details about the City’s Arts Programs are Available by Visiting www.weho.org/arts
May 25, 2023 11:13 PM