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City of West Hollywood Monkeypox Alert: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is Tracking Multiple Cases of Monkeypox in LA County and Throughout the US
Monkeypox is a Viral Disease not Typically Reported in the US; Currently, there are Approximately 80 Reported Cases in California and Approximately 30 Reported Cases in Los Angeles County
July 07, 2022 11:09 AM
West Hollywood City Council Approves Changes in Community Safety as Part of Approval of City Budget
The City Council of the City of West Hollywood, during its regular meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022, discussed and voted to approve the City’s FY 2022-23 & 2023-24 two-year operating budget and capital work plan.
June 29, 2022 1:23 PM
City of West Hollywood Continues ‘Summer Sounds 2022’ Free Outdoor Sunday Evening Concert Series in June
Set Your Summer Sunday Calendars Now for Evenings Filled with Funk, Classical, Salsa, Soul and more!
June 29, 2022 12:45 PM
West Hollywood Dogs, Cats, and Their Humans are Invited to Upcoming Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic at Plummer Park
Pop-Up Clinic will Take Place on Saturday, July 16 and Will Provide Discounted Vaccinations, Microchips, and De-Worming
June 29, 2022 11:50 AM
City of West Hollywood Top-Scoring Applicants in Round 2 of the Sunset Arts & Advertising Program Available for Viewing on City Website Now
Dynamic and Creative Outdoor Advertising Signage has Long Characterized the Culture of the Iconic Sunset Strip
June 27, 2022 6:38 PM
In Wake of US Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade City of West Hollywood Affirms its Commitment to Being a Pro-Choice City and to a Woman’s Right to Choose
City will Host News Conference with Members of the West Hollywood City Council Today (June 24) at Noon in the City Hall Community Plaza at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard
June 24, 2022 9:01 AM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to Host ‘State of The City 2022’
Aimed at Local Business Leaders, the Event Embraces the Theme: ‘Resourceful. Resilient. Ready for the Future!’ and will Feature a ‘Building Business Resiliency’ Panel Discussion
June 16, 2022 3:19 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Residents and Stakeholders to Attend One of Two Virtual Metro Meetings about the Northern Extension of the Crenshaw/LAX Rail Line
Community Members who Cannot Attend a Meeting are Encouraged to Submit Public Comment Online or by Email
June 15, 2022 1:23 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Community Meeting Regarding FY2022-23 & FY2023-24 Budget
City Staff will Present an Overview of the Proposed Two-Year Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan Via Zoom on Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
June 14, 2022 3:07 PM
City to Host Virtual and In-Person Social Justice Task Force Community Listening Sessions in June and July
Virtual Session will be held on Tuesday, June 28 via Zoom and Livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/wehotv
June 14, 2022 2:47 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Pan-African Flag-Raising Ceremony in Recognition of Juneteenth on Sunday, June 19 at 10 a.m.
June 13, 2022 6:35 PM
City of West Hollywood Declares June as HIV Prevention Month and Approves Resolution to Join the Global Fast-Track Cities Initiative
Resolution Affirms West Hollywood’s Commitment to Ending the HIV Epidemic
June 10, 2022 4:45 PM
City of West Hollywood Calls-on Community Members to Reduce Water Use in Response to Drought Conditions
Visit the State of California’s #SaveOurWater Drought Action Website at drought.ca.gov
June 10, 2022 4:15 PM
City of West Hollywood Commences Community Feedback and Pilot Phase of Willoughby, Kings, Vista/Gardner Greenway Project
Project Goals Include Slowing Down Vehicular Traffic and Providing a Safer Bicycle and Pedestrian Environment
June 10, 2022 1:47 PM
AIDS/LifeCycle Cyclists will Ride through City of West Hollywood On Saturday, June 11 Concluding a 7-Day Journey from SF to LA
For More Information about AIDS/LifeCycle: www.aidslifecycle.org
June 10, 2022 1:03 PM
City of West Hollywood to Co-Host Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion of Documentary Patient No More Focused on Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women’s Health
Film Screening will Take Place on Wednesday, June 15; Film Screens at 4 p.m., Followed by a Panel Discussion at 5 p.m.
June 08, 2022 5:32 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Current and Historic Planning Division to Update Historic Resources Survey for Multi-Family Residential Properties
2,400 Multi-Family Residential Properties Within R2, R3, R4 Districts Constructed Prior to 1982 will be Part of the Survey
June 07, 2022 8:20 PM
City of West Hollywood Secures Conditional Homekey Grant from the State to Establish an Interim Housing Program
The Proposed Holloway Motel/Homekey Housing Program Envisions a Significant Step in Meeting the Goals of the City’s Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
June 07, 2022 3:38 PM
City of West Hollywood’s WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival Continues Through the End of Pride Month, June 30
2022 Festival Theme is: With Liberty, Diversity, Inclusion, and Progress For All
June 07, 2022 12:49 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Rainbow Key Awards at the City’s Council Chambers on Wednesday, June 29
Celebration will Honor Those Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions to the LGBTQ Community
June 07, 2022 12:29 PM
WeHo Pride Weekend Celebrations in West Hollywood Will Affect Streets and Parking Regulations
Several West Hollywood Street and Facilities Closures will be in Effect from Thursday, June 2 to Monday, June 6; Some City Parking Lots/Structures will Offer Limited Paid Parking
June 02, 2022 11:08 AM
Cityline and The PickUp are Hooking Up for WeHo Pride: City of West Hollywood to Offer Free ‘Pride Ride’ Shuttle Service for Pride Weekend
Pride Ride will Provide Free Service on June 3, 4, and 5 To Transport Pride-Goers within West Hollywood and To-and-From Hollywood and Highland Metro Station
June 02, 2022 10:50 AM
City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ (AEP6) Study
Data Collection for Most Comprehensive Study of Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Begins in May 2022
May 31, 2022 7:32 PM
City of West Hollywood Commences Design District Streetscape and Utility Undergrounding Project
Project Details and Information: www.wehodesigndistrictstreetscape.com
May 28, 2022 5:48 PM
As Part of the ‘Moving Image Media Art’ Exhibition Series, the City of West Hollywood Presents FLUTTER from Artist Carrie Chen
Details about the City’s Arts Programs are Available by Visiting www.weho.org/arts
May 26, 2022 7:32 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
May 26, 2022 4:25 PM
WeHo Pride 2022 Update: #WeHoPride Parade will Feature Janelle Monáe as Grand Marshall Icon and JoJo Siwa as Next Gen Icon
WeHo Pride Parade will Step-Off at Noon on Sunday, June 5 Along Santa Monica Boulevard and will Feature Community Groups, Nonprofit Organizations, Local Businesses, and More
May 26, 2022 10:48 AM
City of West Hollywood May 2022 West Hollywood Park Update
For Details about the West Hollywood Park Phase II Master Plan Implementation Project Visit www.weho.org/whparkproject
May 25, 2022 5:21 PM
City of West Hollywood Co-Presents Two-Day Cedars-Sinai LGBTQ+ Cancer Symposium
Thursday, June 2 Features a Full-Day Meeting Followed by a Special Event at The Abbey; Symposium Concludes on Friday, June 3
May 25, 2022 4:07 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates the Inaugural ‘Pet Week’ Programming Highlighting Animal Companions
Panel Discussion will Highlight Holistic Veterinary Services and Alternative Remedies to Care on May 25; World Dog Day 2022 will Celebrate All Things Canine on May 28
May 22, 2022 12:50 PM
OFFICIAL CITY STATEMENT: Hate Has No Place Here
Sunday, May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022 12:12 PM
City of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ Arts Festival Kicks-Off #WeHoPride Season with Slate of Arts and Cultural Events Beginning May 22 (Harvey Milk Day) through June 30
Complete List of WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival and WeHo Pride Weekend Events is Available at www.weho.org/pride
May 18, 2022 11:22 AM
City of West Hollywood to Re-Open Applications for Guaranteed Income Pilot Project Testing the Impact of Cash Payments on the Financial Stability of Older Adults on June 17
Details will be Available after June 1, 2022; Applications Accepted from June 17, 2022 to June 26, 2022 at www.ncjwla.org/whpgi
May 18, 2022 10:02 AM
City of West Hollywood to Host Public Meeting Regarding FY2022-23 & FY2023-24 Budget with West Hollywood City Council Finance & Budget Subcommittee
Update about the City’s Budget will be Livestreamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and Presented Virtually on Zoom on Thursday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
May 17, 2022 6:38 PM
City of West Hollywood Installs New Public Art Mural on West Hollywood City Hall East-Facing Exterior Wall on N. Sweetzer Avenue as part of #WeHoPride LGBTQ Arts Festival
‘Our Pride’ by LaToya D. Peoples Features Four Hands to Symbolize Aspects of LGBTQ Equality and Activism
May 16, 2022 5:08 PM
WeHo Pride 2022 Update: Dyke March and Women’s Freedom Festival Scheduled to Take Place on Friday June 3, 2022
WeHo Pride Weekend will Take Place from Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5
May 14, 2022 3:43 PM
As COVID Cases Increase, LA County Department of Public Health Reminds Residents that Vaccinations and Boosters Increase Protection Levels and Reduce Risk of Severe Illness and Death
City Reminds Community that Mask-Wearing Continues to be a Simple and Highly Effective way to Reduce Risk of Infection
May 11, 2022 7:03 PM
City of West Hollywood will Conduct Five-Day Project to Re-Stripe and Refresh Roadway Markings on Fountain Avenue
Work will Take Place During Late Evening/Early Morning Hours: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13
May 09, 2022 4:25 PM
COVID-19 Update: City of West Hollywood Resumes Walk-In Public Counter Services at City Hall, Effective May 9
City’s Online Appointment System will Continue to be Available; Appointments are Encouraged at www.weho.org/appointments
May 08, 2022 9:02 PM
City of West Hollywood to Focus on Efforts to Raise Funds to Support Ukrainian Refugees During Russian Arts and Culture Month in May
On May 22, the City and its Russian Advisory Board will Host a West Hollywood Fundraiser for Refugees from Ukraine in Place of its Annual Russian Arts and Culture Festival Programming
May 07, 2022 10:43 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates ‘Senior Month’ with Activities throughout the Month of May
Senior Advisory Board Meeting will be Held on Wednesday, May 25; Join Virtually at 2 p.m. via Zoom or View the Livestream via YouTube
May 06, 2022 12:33 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members to Prepare a Plan to Vote in the June 2022 Statewide Primary Election
Voters may Vote Before or on Election Day, Tuesday, June 7
May 05, 2022 5:53 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Homeless Initiative Resumes Innovative Program at West Hollywood Library to Assist Community Members Experiencing Homelessness
Since 2016, Library Drop-In/Outreach Hours with Social Service Providers have Helped People Access Support and Services
May 04, 2022 2:24 PM
City of West Hollywood Launches ‘Dockless Mobility’ Community Survey about E-Scooters and E-Bikes from Bird, Lime, and Wheels
Dockless Mobility Pilot Program Community Survey will be Open through May 20, 2022 and Both Users and Non-users of E-Scooters and E-Bikes are Encouraged to Participate
May 03, 2022 7:37 PM
City of West Hollywood Affirms its Commitment to Being a Pro-Choice City
West Hollywood is the First Declared Pro-Choice City in the Nation
May 03, 2022 9:38 AM
City of West Hollywood Approves Updates to the City’s Living Wage Ordinance for Service Contracts
On July 1, 2022, the Established Living Wage Rate in West Hollywood will Increase to $19.35 Per Hour
April 29, 2022 12:28 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to ‘Meet Me in the Park’ on Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As Part of Lesbian and Queer Women Visibility Week
“Meet Me in the Park” Gathering will Include a Sound Bath Meditation, Roundtable Lesbian Speakers Series Panel, Dog Meetup and Contest, Field Games, and Team Sports
April 27, 2022 4:02 PM
West Hollywood City Council Study Session on Nightlife Safety Cancelled and Will Be Rescheduled to a Future Date
City Council Meeting Agendas with Details are Posted on the City’s Website at www.weho.org/councilagendas
April 25, 2022 3:53 PM
WeHo Pride 2022 Parade Participation Deadline is Coming Up on April 29
WeHo Pride Parade will Step-Off at Noon on Sunday, June 5 Along Santa Monica Boulevard
April 18, 2022 1:34 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Lesbian and Queer Women Visibility Week April 25 to May 1, 2022
Week-Long Celebration includes Visibility Efforts on Santa Monica Boulevard and a “Meet Me in the Park” Gathering in West Hollywood Park for Lesbian and Queer Women
April 15, 2022 3:23 PM