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Parking Enforcement - Harvey Milk Day 2024
May 20, 2024 4:24 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Older Adults Health Fair on Tuesday, May 21 at Plummer Park
Event will Feature Health Screenings, Educational Information, Social Activities, Vaccinations, and Complimentary Lunch
May 15, 2024 1:21 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month
City will Participate in ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on Thursday, May 16
May 14, 2024 10:51 AM
In Recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, the City of West Hollywood will Host a Foster Care Panel Discussion
Event will Take Place on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
May 13, 2024 5:05 PM
City of West Hollywood will Kick Off WeHo Pride Season Beginning on May 22, Harvey Milk Day
‘Pride Starts Here’ with the City’s Annual Harvey Milk Day Event Featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant and Typewriter Poetry by Pride Poets
May 08, 2024 9:53 AM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to a ‘Willoughby, Vista/Gardner, and Kings Street Design Concept Plan’ Informational Open House at Plummer Park on May 21
Open House will Take Place on Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Plummer Park Community Center in Rooms 1 & 2
May 07, 2024 12:07 PM
S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings Give the City of West Hollywood Top Ratings for the City’s Strong Financial Management Practices
Both Ratings Agencies Rate the City’s Lease Revenue Bonds (LRBs) at ‘AA+’ and Issuer Rating at ‘AAA’; Top Ratings Allow the City to Access some of the Lowest Interest Rates in the Market
May 06, 2024 5:25 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates National Bike Month in May
City will Host Early Morning Pop-Up ‘Pit-Stop’ for Bicycle Commuters in Celebration of Bike to Work Week on Thursday, May 16
May 03, 2024 3:06 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites the Community to Participate in the Dedication of New Urban Artwork Rainbow Neon Dog at William S. Hart Park
Event will Celebrate the Artwork’s Inclusion in the City’s Urban Art Program Collection
May 01, 2024 5:32 PM
City of West Hollywood is a Co-Sponsor of ‘Equality Fashion Week’ May 15 to May 19
Event Tickets and Information: www.equalityfashionweek.com
May 01, 2024 4:28 PM
City of West Hollywood’s ‘WeHo Reads’ Series Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with “Asian Pacific Diaspora Talk Story” on May 8
To RSVP for WeHo Reads Events Visit www.weho.org/wehoreads
May 01, 2024 11:41 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates West Hollywood Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month
WeHo Mishka Festival on May 19 will Feature a Special Performance by Laima Vaikule, Thea Austin, and Rustam Shtar
April 30, 2024 12:28 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates All Things Canine on World Dog Day 2024
Furry Four-Legged Friends’ Festival will Take Place on Saturday, May 11, at West Hollywood Park
April 30, 2024 12:19 PM
WeHo Pride 2024 Update: WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD with Kesha Kicking off the Weekend Celebration on Friday, May 31
Additional Performances on Friday Include: Adam Lambert, Monét X Change, Laganja Estranja vs. Morphine Love Dion, Niña Dioz, Jessica Betts, Owenn, and Venessa Michaels
April 30, 2024 12:02 PM
City of West Hollywood Encourages Community to Weigh-In on Policy Changes to the Sunset Arts & Advertising Program
Learn More and Share Your Feedback by Thursday, June 20 at: https://engage.weho.org/SAAP
April 26, 2024 5:53 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Hepatitis C Community Educational Forum
The Forum will Feature a Moderated Panel Discussion with Physicians and Public Health Policy Experts at the City’s Council Chambers on May 8 at 6:30 p.m.
April 26, 2024 12:24 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community to ‘Public Safety Meet and Greet’ on May 1 at Plummer Park
Meet Public Safety Staff and Representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, Block by Block Security Ambassadors, and Members of the Public Safety Commission
April 24, 2024 3:07 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes May as Building Safety Month with a Building and Safety Division Open House
Meet Building and Safety City Staff, Learn About Site Inspections and Building Permit Requirements, and Enjoy Light Refreshments at West Hollywood City Hall on May 7
April 23, 2024 5:57 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering Victims of the Holocaust
Commemoration will Take Place on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12 p.m.
April 22, 2024 4:55 PM
City of West Hollywood Recognizes April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
City is Promoting its ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Consent Campaign During April and will Distribute Drink-Spiking Test Strips on Friday, April 26
April 17, 2024 1:28 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community Members Interested in Receiving WeHo Pride Text Updates to Opt-In by Texting ‘Pride’ to (323) 848-5000
City’s Text Platform Provides a Personalized Way to Get the Latest City News, Updates, and Information
April 17, 2024 11:06 AM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to Participate in Upcoming WeHo 40 ‘Let’s Talk About WeHo’ Community Event
Strategic Plan Feedback Event will Take Place on Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plummer Park Community Rooms 5 & 6
April 17, 2024 10:56 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Lesbian and Queer Women's Visibility Week
www.weho.org/lgbtq
April 16, 2024 12:49 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host Symposium: ‘Water Wise | Water Works’ to Explore the Fundamental Role Water Plays in Supporting Urbanized Settings
Symposium will Take Place at the City’s Council Chambers on Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
April 12, 2024 7:25 PM
WeHo Pride 2024 Participant Application Deadline is April 15 for WeHo Pride Street Fair Exhibitors, Parade Entries, and Food Vendors
Updates and Details are Available at www.wehopride.com
April 12, 2024 6:51 PM
City of West Hollywood Presents a Free Afternoon of Outdoor Games, Giveaways, and Music at ‘Spring Fest’ at West Hollywood Park
Splash Into Activities at the Park and in the Pool on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 09, 2024 10:55 AM
City of West Hollywood Announces Open Call for Arts Grant Program Applications
Virtual Grant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m.; Grants will be Awarded Across a Wide Range of Arts Programming
April 03, 2024 3:26 PM
City of West Hollywood Completes Installation of New Urban Artwork Rainbow Neon Dog at William S. Hart Park
Installation Finalizes Artwork’s Inclusion in the City’s Urban Art Program Collection
April 03, 2024 3:13 PM
WeHo Pride 2024 Update: WeHo Pride Parade on June 2 will feature ‘Lifetime Ally Icon’ Cyndi Lauper
WeHo Pride Parade will Step Off at 12:30 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday, June 2
April 03, 2024 11:17 AM
City of West Hollywood Promotes Local Actions that Address Climate Change as it Celebrates Earth Month in April with ‘WeHo Takes Climate Action 2024’
Share Social Media Posts about Taking Sustainability ‘Action Steps’ – #WeHoClimateAction
April 02, 2024 6:12 PM
City of West Hollywood Launches Green Business Certification Program As part of its WeHo Climate Action Plan
go.weho.org/greenbusiness
April 02, 2024 1:04 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates National Poetry Month in April
On April 17, the Second Annual West Hollywood Poetry Spa Day Featuring Interactive Poetry Spa Stations will Take Place as Part of the City’s ‘WeHo Reads’ Series
March 28, 2024 6:11 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Free ‘Picasso Pets’ Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of Winnie, the City’s Honorary Pet Mayor
Swearing-In Ceremony will Open the Picasso Pets Event on Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Hollywood Park
March 27, 2024 3:02 PM
City Hall Closed | Parking Enforcement - Cesar Chavez Day 2024
March 21, 2024 11:43 AM
City of West Hollywood Moves Forward with Next Steps in Log Cabin Renovation
Detailed Information about the Renovation Plan is Available by Visiting: go.weho.org/logcabin
March 20, 2024 11:26 AM
OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride Returns Queerer Than Ever to Kick Off Pride Month in West Hollywood Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June
The Queer Music Festival Announces Headliners Kylie Minogue, Janelle Monáe, and Diplo with Performances by Doechii, Ashnikko, Noah Cyrus, Trixie Mattel, Keke Palmer, Channel Tres, Yaeji, Big Freedia, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, VINCINT, and More
March 13, 2024 11:59 AM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates American Red Cross in March
The Red Cross has a Commitment to Providing Humanitarian Relief for People around the World
March 12, 2024 12:35 PM
City of West Hollywood Begins Accepting Applications for Youth Scholarship Program
Information and Application Instructions are Available at www.weho.org/youthscholarship
March 11, 2024 6:11 PM
City of West Hollywood Reminds Community that the 39th Annual Los Angeles Marathon will Take Place on Sunday, March 17, 2024
Some West Hollywood Streets will Close on March 17 from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Accommodate Runners
March 05, 2024 3:00 PM
City of West Hollywood Celebrates Women’s History Month in March
Events throughout March will Mark the City’s Commemoration of National Women’s History Month
February 28, 2024 5:34 PM
City of West Hollywood to Host 2024 Public Safety Awards & Luncheon
Public Safety Awards will Take Place on Wednesday, March 6 at City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
February 27, 2024 6:00 PM
City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series Presents a Free Screening and Panel Discussion of ‘Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom’
Event will Take Place on Tuesday, March 19 at the City’s Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room
February 27, 2024 4:47 PM
Temporary Closure of Sections of West Hollywood Park will Take Place in February/March to Accommodate Special Event
Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Fundraiser will Take Place at West Hollywood Park with Some Temporary Impacts
February 27, 2024 4:23 PM
City of West Hollywood Invites Community Members to Participate in Upcoming ‘WeHo 40’ Strategic Plan Open House
Learn More about the ‘WeHo 40’ Strategic Planning Process at: engage.weho.org/wehostrategicplan
February 22, 2024 10:09 AM
City of West Hollywood is Getting Out the Vote: Presidential Primary Election Voters May Vote In-Person, Vote by Mail, or Use Ballot Drop-Off Boxes through 8 p.m. on March 5, 2024
Many LA County Vote Centers Will Begin Operating on February 24; All Vote Center Locations will be Open as of March 2
February 20, 2024 6:15 PM
City of West Hollywood Urges Community Members to Stay Informed and Use Caution During Continued Heavy Rains
A National Weather Service Flood Watch is in Effect for Los Angeles County from 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 18 through 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February. 21
February 18, 2024 12:17 PM
California Governor Signs Access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) by Individuals at High Risk of HIV Transmission Bill (SB 339)
City Supported Senator Scott Weiner’s Bill, Which Increased the Medication Supply from 30 Days to 90 Days
February 08, 2024 12:17 PM
California State Assembly Joint Informational Hearing ‘Retail Crime: Exploring Solutions That Work’ will Take Place at City of West Hollywood Council Chambers on February 9, 9 a.m.
The Public may Attend in Person; Hearing can be Viewed via Livestream on the Assembly’s website at https://assembly.ca.gov/todaysevents
February 08, 2024 12:07 PM
City of West Hollywood Begins Construction on Pedestrian Safety Improvements on N. San Vicente Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue
Improvements are Part of an Ongoing Citywide Effort to Enhance Safety through Engineering, Enforcement, and Education
February 07, 2024 3:19 PM
City of West Hollywood and West Hollywood Library Present the 2024 Season of Drag Story Hour
Drag Story Hour is a Series of Saturday-Morning Story Time Readings by Drag Performers for Children of All Ages
February 05, 2024 5:26 PM