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City of West Hollywood Tallies Final General Municipal Election Results from the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Final Top Vote-Getters for Three City Council Seats are Lauren Meister, Chelsea Byers, and John Heilman
December 07, 2022 2:25 PM
City of West Hollywood to Upgrade Parking Systems Software and Technology
The Permit and Citation Portions of the Parking Area on the City’s Website will be Inaccessible from Thursday, December 8 to Monday, December 12
December 06, 2022 3:47 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Visitors, Residents, and Businesses to Stay Safe during the Holiday Season with ‘Top 10’ Alertness and Crime Prevention Tips
City, Sheriff’s, and Security Ambassadors Remind Community Members to Stay Alert and be Mindful to Prevent Crimes of Opportunity
December 05, 2022 7:06 PM
City of West Hollywood Opens Nominations For its 2023 Rainbow Key Awards
City Annually Presents Awards to People Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions to the LGBTQ Community
December 01, 2022 5:58 PM
Metro to Begin Installation of Peak-Hour Bus Priority Lanes on N. La Brea Avenue on Monday, December 5, in an Effort to Improve Transit Travel Times
For More Details about the La Brea Bus Priority Lanes Project, Please Visit www.metro.net/labrea
December 01, 2022 5:40 PM
City of West Hollywood Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index
The HRC Index Evaluates Cities’ Laws, Policies, and Services Affecting the LGBTQ Community
December 01, 2022 5:26 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Bike Giveaway Pilot Program
West Hollywood Residents who are 18-or-Older are Eligible and Must Provide Proof of Residency as Part of the Application Process; Program will Require a Commitment of Cycling 20+ Miles-per-Month
December 01, 2022 1:54 PM
City of West Hollywood Hosts a Project Blackbird Event Including a Screening of the Award-Winning Short Film Blackbird Followed by a Panel Conversation about Mental Health
Free Event will Take Place on Saturday, December 3 at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
December 01, 2022 11:07 AM
City of West Hollywood Applauds Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Respect for Marriage Act would Mandate Federal Recognition for Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples and Interracial Couples
November 30, 2022 1:08 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series Presents a Q&A and Discussion, Roots of Peace, in Partnership with Roots/Shorashim/Judur
Free Event will Take Place on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
November 29, 2022 3:05 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Initial Neighborhood Conversations to Discuss Laurel House and Park Artist Residency Program
In-Person Neighborhood Conversations will be Hosted at Plummer Park Community Center on Friday, December 2 at 5 p.m. and at Laurel House and Park on Saturday, December 3 at 3 p.m.
November 29, 2022 12:08 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Launch of a New and Easy-to-Remember Toll-Free Phone Number for Block by Block Security Ambassadors Program: (833) WEHO-BBB (833-934-6222)
Hotline is Available 24/7 to Manage Concerns and Continue to Increase Safety in the City of West Hollywood
November 28, 2022 7:51 PM
City of West Hollywood Marks World AIDS Day on December 1
2022 International #WorldAIDSDay Theme is ‘Equalize’
November 23, 2022 4:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays with 32nd Annual Toy and Food Drive
Donations may be Made Online at www.weho.org/holidaydrive
November 22, 2022 4:21 PM
City of West Hollywood Expresses Outrage and Sadness in the Aftermath of Club Q Mass Shooting in Colorado Springs
News of the Shooting Comes as the City Recognizes Transgender Awareness Month and as it Prepares for its Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony
November 20, 2022 11:23 AM
City of West Hollywood to Celebrate ‘West Hollywood Day’ with a Community Meet & Greet and State of the Community Mixer
For Details, Visit the City’s Website: www.weho.org/wehoday
November 17, 2022 4:40 PM
City of West Hollywood will Conduct One-Month Project to Re-Stripe and Refresh Roadway Markings on Sunset Boulevard
Work will Take Place During Late Evening and Early Morning Hours: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
November 16, 2022 6:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Urges Community to be Mindful of Fire Safety
Los Angeles County Fire Department has Issued a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday, November 16
November 16, 2022 11:45 AM
City to Host In-Person Listening Session to Hear Public Input Regarding a Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park at Kings Road Park
In-Person Session will be Held on Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. At the Kings Road Park Community Meeting Room
November 15, 2022 4:56 PM
City of West Hollywood Tallies Semi-Final General Municipal Election Results from the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Details are Available at an Election Results link, as well as: www.weho.org/elections and www.lavote.gov
November 09, 2022 3:43 PM
City Invites Community Members to Open House About the Future of Plummer Park Improvements
Listening and Visioning Open House will Help Inform the City About Next Steps in Future Plummer Park Improvements
November 08, 2022 12:48 PM
City Invites Community Members to Provide Feedback about the New Concept Design of the Future Melrose Gathering Place
New Concept Design will be Presented in Several Upcoming Public Meetings; More Information about the Future Melrose Gathering Place is Posted on the City’s Website
November 08, 2022 11:09 AM
City of West Hollywood Community Notice: West Hollywood Aquatic Center Swimming Pools at the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) at West Hollywood Park Will Re-Open Monday, November 7
Affected Groups, Aquatics Classes, and Program Participants Will be Notified by City Recreation Services Staff
November 06, 2022 10:52 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Veterans Day 2022
City will Recognize and Honor Military Service and will Welcome Community Members at the Memorial to Pay Respects
November 02, 2022 4:10 PM
City of West Hollywood Commemorates Transgender Awareness Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance
Day of Remembrance Ceremony will Take Place on Sunday, November 20 at 6 p.m.
November 01, 2022 6:10 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognized by The SCAN Foundation with a 2022 Innovation Award for the City’s Aging in Place/Aging in Community Initiative
The SCAN Foundation is an Independent Public Charity Devoted to Transforming Care for Older Adults
November 01, 2022 2:25 PM
City Invites Community Members to an Information and Engagement Session about the City’s Historical Context Study
Session is Free and Open to Everyone and will Take Place at the Plummer Park Community Center on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 6 p.m.
November 01, 2022 2:03 PM
City of West Hollywood Election Reminder – Vote! Many LA County Vote Centers will Begin Operating on October 29 Vote Before or on Election Day, November 8
Ballot Drop Box Locations in West Hollywood are Open at: WH Library, WH City Hall, and Plummer Park Community Center
October 28, 2022 12:57 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces Block by Block Security Ambassadors Program Kiosks in Locations Throughout the City
Block by Block Kiosks are Staffed by Security Ambassadors in Commercial Districts and Main City Parks
October 27, 2022 4:35 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Feedback Opportunity about San Vicente Streetscape Improvements During the West Hollywood Kids Fair on Saturday, October 29 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Community Engagement will Take Place at the West Hollywood Park Great Lawn
October 26, 2022 3:00 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages West Hollywood Residents And Businesses to Spread ‘Shade’ by Registering for a Free Tree
Application Deadline for the City’s Tree Giveaway is December 1; Choose from More Than 50 Tree Options for Trees To be Planted and Maintained by Individual Participants
October 26, 2022 2:37 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Free Family-Friendly Kids Fair on Saturday, October 29
Kids Fair will Take Place at West Hollywood Park and will Feature Activities, Educational Information, and Entertainment
October 25, 2022 5:10 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community: Celebrate Halloween at West Hollywood’s One-of-a-Kind Bars, Restaurants, Clubs, Hotels, and More
Options Abound for Halloween Revelers to Enjoy West Hollywood’s Entertainment Venues; Halloween Carnaval will not Take Place, but West Hollywood is the Place to be for Halloween Weekend
October 20, 2022 7:31 PM
City of West Hollywood Debuts a Virtual Video Tour of Select City Public Artworks from 12 Artists: ‘City of West Hollywood Art Tour’
Video Tour is Available for Viewing on the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division YouTube Channel: youtube.com/wehoarts
October 20, 2022 12:35 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to Participate in Dedication of Phillip K. Smith III’s Parallel Perpendicular Art Installation at West Hollywood Park on November 2
Event will Celebrate the Artist and Artwork’s Inclusion in the City’s Urban Art Collection
October 19, 2022 5:10 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Annual Youth Halloween Carnival
Youth Halloween Carnival is Free and will Take Place on the Vista Lawn at Plummer Park on Saturday, October 22.
October 19, 2022 12:41 PM
City of West Hollywood to Participate in the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on October 20
Community Members are Encouraged to Practice how to ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ and to Review Emergency Plans; Details: shakeout.org/california
October 19, 2022 12:15 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Restaurants Showcase Delicious Specialties in October For Dine LA and Eat + Drink Week
Dine LA is a Two-Week Event, October 14–28, with Participating Restaurants Offering Special Prix Fixe Menu Options www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela
October 18, 2022 4:16 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents a Temporary Art Installation by Artist Kean O’Brien on the Third Floor of the City’s Aquatic and Recreation Center at West Hollywood Park
Two-Part Temporary Art Installation will be On-View Through December 2023
October 16, 2022 12:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Seeks Community Feedback on First-Ever Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy
There are Many Ways to Participate Including Focus Groups, an Online Survey, and Virtual and In-Person Community Engagement Sessions
October 13, 2022 6:12 PM
City of West Hollywood will Begin Distributing Drink-Spiking Test Strips in Partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s WeHo Life Program
City and Center Aim to Raise Awareness about Using Drink-Spiking Test Strips to Help Ensure Nightlife Safety
October 13, 2022 5:05 PM
City to Host a Community Forum about Proposition 1, a California Ballot Proposition and State Constitutional Amendment that would Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in the California Constitution
Community Forum will Take Place on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. At the City of West Hollywood’s Council Chambers
October 11, 2022 2:40 PM
West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Invites Community Members to Register for ‘Community Academy’
Free Behind-the-Scenes Look at Community Safety Topics Includes: Patrol Operations, K-9 Units, SWAT, Crime Scene Investigations, Mental Health Evaluation, and More
October 06, 2022 5:59 PM
AIDS Walk Los Angeles to Take Place in City of West Hollywood on Sunday, October 16
APLA Health Fundraising Event will Include Limited Road and Lane Closures in West Hollywood
October 06, 2022 5:49 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents a Free ‘Laughter on the Lawn’ WeHo Comedy Hour at Plummer Park on October 14 at 6 p.m.
Event Showcases LGBTQ Comics and Serves as a Fundraiser for Local LGBTQ Organization Alliance for Housing and Healing
October 05, 2022 8:16 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites Public Comments and Feedback about Potential Long-Term Visions for Fountain Avenue
Online Survey is Now Open through November 13; Virtual Workshop will Take Place Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m.
October 05, 2022 6:02 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Community Members to Participate in LA County Fire Department Disaster Preparedness ‘CERT’ Training
Three Free Consecutive Saturday Full-Day Workshops will be Offered, October 15, 22, and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center
October 04, 2022 7:07 PM
West Hollywood Aquatic Center Swimming Pools at the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) at West Hollywood Park Will be Temporarily Closed Beginning on October 10
Closure is Anticipated to Last for Three to Four Weeks and is Necessary to Complete Final Construction Tasks
October 04, 2022 2:05 PM
City of West Hollywood to Light West Hollywood City Hall in Green, White, and Red in Solidarity with the Women of Iran Fighting for Their Freedom and Human Rights
City Hall Lighting will be in Effect from October 3 through October 6
October 03, 2022 6:57 PM
City of West Hollywood to Recognize October as Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Offers Immediate Help 24/7/365 at www.thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
October 01, 2022 1:23 PM