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City of West Hollywood Applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for Signing into Law Senate Bill 1194 Public Restrooms: Building Standards Which Allows for Multi-Stall Gender Neutral Bathrooms
The City of West Hollywood and City of Santa Monica were Lead Sponsors of SB 1194; Equality California, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and The TransLatin@ Coalition were Sponsors; and ACLU California Action and Disability Rights California Supported the Bill
October 01, 2022 8:36 AM
City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series Presents a Free Panel Discussion and Screening of ‘Queers Across Years’ on National Coming Out Day
Event on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. will Take Place at the City’s Council Chambers at the West Hollywood Library
September 29, 2022 11:33 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Disabilities Awareness Month in October
24th Annual Disability Service Awards Ceremony will Take Place On October 26 at 6 p.m. Via Zoom and Livestreamed on WeHoTV
September 29, 2022 11:09 AM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood Activates Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will Open from Friday, September 23 through Tuesday, September 27 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each Day as Temperatures Soar above 90 Degrees
September 23, 2022 1:02 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Community Conversation for Melrose Gathering Place on Thursday, September 29 at 6 p.m.
Previously Proposed Gathering Place Design was Put on Hold; Based on Community Input, the City is Excited to Restart Efforts with a Newly Commissioned Design Team to Reimagine the Space
September 22, 2022 2:44 PM
City of West Hollywood is Implementing Block by Block Program Expansion with 30 Additional Security Ambassadors
Block by Block Program is Increasing Staffing to Approximately 85 Security Ambassadors by October 1
September 22, 2022 2:27 PM
City of West Hollywood’s City Council Adopts Positions of Support for Four State Ballot Initiatives that will Appear on the Ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election
Over the Years, the City Council of the City of West Hollywood has Regularly Adopted Positions on Different Issues, Legislative Initiatives and Ballot Measures that Impact the City’s Interests and Citizenry
September 21, 2022 8:22 PM
City of West Hollywood Announces 2023 Arts Grant Program Grant Recipients
$211,000 in Arts Grants have been Awarded to Non-Profit Arts Organizations and Artists to Provide Cultural Programming
September 20, 2022 4:44 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents 59, a Film from Artist Leslie Foster as Part of the ‘Moving Image Media Art’ Exhibition Series
Short Film will be Displayed for 10 minutes at the Top of Every Hour, On the Digital Billboard at 8743 Sunset Boulevard (Invisible Frame) From October 1, 2022, through January 31, 2023
September 20, 2022 2:23 PM
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members to Prepare a Plan to Vote
September 20, 2022 1:02 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates ‘Bi Visibility Week’ through September 24
West Hollywood City Council will Issue a Proclamation to Recognize Bi Visibility Week at its Regular Meeting on Monday, September 19
September 19, 2022 5:19 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents THREE OVERLOOKED WOMEN FILMMAKERS from Artist Sabrina Gschwandtner As Part of the ‘Moving Image Media Art’ Exhibition Series
Three Short Films will be Displayed at the Top of Every Hour and at 20 and 40 Minutes Past Every Hour on the ‘Streamlined Arbor’ Digital Billboard at 9157 Sunset Boulevard From October 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023
September 16, 2022 11:29 AM
September is National Preparedness Month: City of West Hollywood Encourages Community to Prepare for Potential Disasters or Emergencies with an Emergency Plan
City’s Community Safety Department Invites Community Members to Attend a Free Emergency Preparedness Seminar on September 24 at The City’s Council Chambers; Please RSVP to safety@weho.org
September 15, 2022 1:17 PM
City of West Hollywood Opens Applications for Inaugural Drag Laureate Program; Application Deadline is Friday, September 30 by 6 p.m.
Honorary West Hollywood Drag Laureate will Champion Drag Culture and Arts Through Civic Interactions with Businesses
September 14, 2022 1:29 PM
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Releases 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Count Shows Decrease in People Experiencing Homelessness in City of West Hollywood and a Slowing in Growth Regionwide
September 13, 2022 2:59 PM
City of West Hollywood Monkeypox Update: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monkeypox Pop-Up Clinic in West Hollywood will Change Location Starting on Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m.
Registration May be Made in Advance Using the My Turn California Department of Public Health Vaccine Appointment Portal: https://myturn.ca.gov/
September 11, 2022 4:38 PM
City will Host In-Person and Virtual Meetings about a Sunset Date in 2023 for the Current COVID-19-Related Rent Increase Freeze and a Potential Cap on Rent Increases for Rent Stabilized Properties
For more information, please contact a Rent Stabilization Information Coordinator at rsd@weho.org or at (323) 848-6450.
September 08, 2022 8:23 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood Extends Cooling Center Days of Operation at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, September 9 as Temperatures Soar above 90 Degrees Each Day
September 07, 2022 10:56 AM
City of West Hollywood Applauds Westside Cities Council of Governments for Uniting Behind a Route for Rail to Mid-City, West Hollywood, and Hollywood
Proposed San Vicente/Fairfax (‘Hybrid’) Route for the Northern Extension of Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line would Provide Up to Four Underground Stations in West Hollywood To Serve More Workplaces and Residents
September 01, 2022 2:43 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Residential Property Owners About the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
Property Owners May Qualify for up to a $150,000 Low-Interest Loan to Create an Affordable Rental Unit on a Residential Property; Application Period is Open through September 30
September 01, 2022 11:42 AM
City of West Hollywood to Begin Annual Tree Pruning
Tree-Trimming Schedules are Designed to Reduce Impact on Traffic Flow
August 30, 2022 10:57 PM
City of West Hollywood’s 2022 ‘WeHo Reads’ Series Continues Down the ‘Road to Joy’ Through November 2022
Live Online WeHo Reads Events can be Viewed at youtube.com/wehoarts or www.weho.org/wehoreads
August 30, 2022 10:51 PM
City of West Hollywood Applauds Passage of Senator Ben Allen’s Senate Bill 1194 – Public Restrooms: Building Standards Which Would Allow for Multi-Stall Gender Neutral Bathrooms
The City of West Hollywood and City of Santa Monica were Lead Sponsors of SB 1194; Equality California, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and The TransLatin@ Coalition were Sponsors; and ACLU California Action and Disability Rights California Supported the Bill
August 30, 2022 10:38 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
City will Light – in the Color Teal – City Hall and Lanterns above Santa Monica Boulevard for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
August 30, 2022 10:22 PM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily Beginning on Wednesday, August 31 and Continuing Each Day that Temperatures Soar above 90 Degrees; Cooling Center Will be Closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5
August 30, 2022 10:14 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents Free Theatre in the Parks: Classical Theatre Lab’s The Romantics
Performances will Take Place at 3 p.m. at Kings Road Park and Continue on Weekends Through the End of September
August 30, 2022 3:38 PM
City to Host Virtual Historical Context Study Community Listening Session on Wednesday, August 31
Session will Provide an Overview of the Historical Context Study, Highlight Goals and Objectives, and Gather Community Input
August 29, 2022 6:03 PM
City of West Hollywood will Conduct Five-Day Project to Re-Stripe and Refresh Roadway Markings on Santa Monica Boulevard, West of N. San Vicente Boulevard
Work will Take Place During Late Evening/Early Morning Hours: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. from Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 2
August 27, 2022 3:32 PM
City of West Hollywood Staff and Dockless Mobility Operators for E-scooters and E-bikes will Host Two Pop-Up Community Booths at West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park in Early September
The Dockless Mobility Pilot Program is Part of the City’s Efforts to Enhance its Transportation Network with Environmentally Sustainable Options to Get Around the City and to Connect to the Region
August 25, 2022 12:18 PM
City of West Hollywood to Engage Community in Development of New Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy
The Initial Report can be Found on the City’s Website at www.weho.org/cswb
August 24, 2022 11:44 AM
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is Calling on Portions of LA County to Suspend Outdoor Watering For 15 Days in September While a Vital Water Pipeline is Repaired
West Hollywood Residents and Businesses Served by Beverly Hills Water on the West Side of the City Should Suspend Outdoor Watering from September 6 through September 20
August 23, 2022 3:12 PM
City of West Hollywood will Convene a Public Safety Commission Special Study Session and Community Listening Meeting About Pickpocketing on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m.
Study Session Agenda is Posted on the Public Safety Commission Website Area, Current Agenda Packet Link at www.weho.org/agendas
August 23, 2022 3:03 PM
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monkeypox Pop-Up Clinic in West Hollywood will Resume Operations to Provide Second-Dose Vaccinations Starting on Tuesday, August 23 at 10 a.m.
General Updates and Information about Monkeypox and Vaccine Eligibility is Available at ph.lacounty.gov/monkeypox
August 22, 2022 7:18 PM
West Hollywood City Council will Convene a Study Session on Nighttime Safety on Monday, August 22
Special Meeting Agenda with Study Session Details is Posted on the City’s Website at www.weho.org/councilagendas
August 18, 2022 7:56 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host ‘NextGen Summer Social’ at the New West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center Respite Deck Overlooking the City on Monday, August 29
NextGen is a Civic Participation Initiative Aimed at Engaging Constituents Under the Age of 40 Who Would Like to Get Involved With Civic Life and the Evolution of Government Programs
August 18, 2022 5:50 PM
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 27 at the Intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and N. San Vicente Boulevard; Face Masks are Encouraged for Attendees
August 17, 2022 5:56 PM
‘CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods’ will Take Place in the City of West Hollywood on Sunday, August 21
City of West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood will be Transformed into Car-Free, Open Streets on August 21 and Everyone is Invited to Ride and Walk, Bike, Roll, and Stroll
August 17, 2022 4:03 PM
City of West Hollywood Monkeypox Update: Due to Lack of Vaccine Supply, Pop-Up Clinic in West Hollywood Will Temporarily Pause Vaccinations After Friday, August 12
General Updates and Information about Monkeypox and Vaccine Eligibility is Available at ph.lacounty.gov/monkeypox
August 12, 2022 3:05 PM
City of West Hollywood Implements ‘All-Walk’ Phase at Crosswalks at Santa Monica and N. Robertson Boulevards on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Exclusive Pedestrian-Only Phase Crossing at Intersection Temporarily Stops All Vehicular Traffic in All Directions Allowing Pedestrians to Cross Traditionally or Diagonally
August 12, 2022 10:26 AM
HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: City of West Hollywood to Activate Cooling Center at Plummer Park
Cooling Center will Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 as Temperatures Soar above 90 Degrees Each Day
August 11, 2022 3:18 PM
City to Host Open House for the Newly Completed Aquatic and Recreation Center Followed by the City’s Annual ‘WeHo Rec Expo’
The Aquatic and Recreation Center ARC is a Vibrant New 75,000-Square-Foot Space Overlooking the Heart of West Hollywood Park, adjacent to West Hollywood Library
August 09, 2022 12:18 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Two Virtual Workshops at the End of August to Seek Community Input on the Vision for the Willoughby, Kings, Vista/Gardner Greenway Project
Project Goals Include Slowing Down Vehicular Traffic and Providing a Safer Bicycle and Pedestrian Environment
August 08, 2022 4:26 PM
City of West Hollywood Accepting Nominations for Disability Service Award Honorees; Applications due by August 5
Disability Service Awards Ceremony will Take Place on October 26 at 6 p.m. and will be Broadcast Live on WeHoTV at www.weho.org/wehotv and www.youtube.com/wehotv
July 12, 2022 10:44 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Two Information Sessions About its Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program
Property Owners May Qualify for up to a $150,000 Low-Interest Loan to Create an Affordable Rental Unit on a Residential Property
July 12, 2022 10:41 PM
City of West Hollywood City Announces Beginning of City Council Candidacy Nomination Period
Nomination Period for Persons Interested in Being a Candidate For the West Hollywood City Council will Begin on July 18
July 12, 2022 10:38 PM
West Hollywood City Council has Approved Resolution in Support of SB 930 (Wiener) Alcoholic Beverages: Extended Hours of Sale
July 12, 2022 10:38 AM
SAVE THE DATE: ‘CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods’ will Take Place in the City of West Hollywood on Sunday, August 21
City of West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood will be Transformed into Car-Free, Open Streets on August 21 and Everyone is Invited to Ride and Walk, Bike, Roll, and Stroll
July 11, 2022 12:46 PM
SAVE THE DATE: City of West Hollywood to Celebrate National Night Out with Events throughout City on Tuesday, August 2
West Hollywood Community Members will Take Part in Evening Gatherings throughout the City
July 08, 2022 4:59 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Free Document Shredding and Electronic Waste Collection Event
Event will Take Place on Saturday, July 23 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Employee Parking Lot
July 07, 2022 12:17 PM
#WeHoPride Season Continues in July: City of West Hollywood to Host Pride Pickleball Tournament at Plummer Park
Tournament will Take Place on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 07, 2022 11:52 AM