The 2015 West Los Angeles Obon Festival is coming in two weeks from July 25-26! Click on the link for all the details and for info on other Obons in Southern California. 

The Los Angeles City Council approved the motion originally submitted by Councilman Mike Bonin and his colleagues Nury Martinez, Curren Price Jr. and Gil Cedillo May 19th, taking a major step forward toward raising the minimum wage in Los Angeles to $15.

Long Before It Was the Westside’s Ramen Epicenter, Sawtelle Boulevard Bustled with Japanese-Owned Nurseries and ‘Gardeners’ Colleges’.  Read more about the history of Sawtelle from Naomi Hirahara.

April 20th was the due date for the Mayor's Annual Budget and it was right on time. It's available for your review. The Mayor has an interactive website that will let you glance at the surface or drill deeper into his thoughts on spending: http://www.lamayor.org/openbudget

Over the past two weeks, WLSANC has been out supporting events in the West LA neighborhood.  Check out our Facebook page to view photos of both the events.

We have been informed that intermittent train testing activities are scheduled to start on Monday, April 6, 2015.  A train vehicle will travel at low speeds between Venice Boulevard and Military Avenue, and will cross the intersections using flaggers as the crossing gates will not be activated at this time.

After extensive community outreach and years of insufficient recognition, the Los Angeles City Council voted February 25  to officially designate the "Sawtelle Japantown" neighborhood

After receiving inquiries of concern at recent Board of Directors meetings, WLASNC wanted to share the following information.  The following is a list of commonly asked questions regarding the City of Los Angeles Guidelines for Abandoned Property and Encampments