New Year Updates from Public Works

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are entering the new year with renewed energy and optimism. 

As we move into 2025, the Board of Public Works reaffirms our commitment to providing reliable and high-quality services that keep Los Angeles running smoothly.

Together, we will continue to strengthen our city and build a brighter future.

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Service Day in LA

After more than 100 Volunteers joined in a community clean up on December 14th led by Mayor Bass, we are kicking off 2025 with the launch of a monthly clean up. These monthly community events in the new year will bring Angelenos together with a shared purpose of cleaning and preparing our neighborhoods to be on the world stage.

Join Mayor Bass, Councilmember Katy Yaorslavsky and Councilmember Heather Hutt, the Board of Public Works- Office of Community Beautification, and our for a community clean up. 

Free trees and rain barrels will be made available through the Keep LA Beautiful program. 

January 25th, 9am to 12pm

Trinity Central Lutheran Church

987 S. Gramercy Place. 

Learn more HERE

Register HERE

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EmpowerLA Youth Conference

The 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, a one-day event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm, designed to engage and inspire youth from across Los Angeles. 

This year’s event will welcome 100 young people between the ages of 14-17 who will dive into the role the Neighborhood Council system plays in grassroots local democracy, attend learning sessions on ways to be civically engaged in the community, network with like-minded young leaders, engage with City leaders, and so much more. 

EmpowerLA seeks to motivate young people to get involved with the Neighborhood Council system and intentionally shape their personal and professional futures. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to hear from City leaders, attend workshops and panel discussions, and participate in a resource fair with over a dozen City departments and trusted community partners. This conference is free to attend, and breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees.

Learn more HERE

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Metro ESFV Light Rail Community Meeting

Meet the Community Leadership Council for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project and hear updates from Metro's project team. 

Learn about community outreach efforts, the draft Cultural Competency Plan, and more. 

Jan. 29, 2025, 

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

14424 Sherman Way in Van Nuys.

Learn more HERE

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Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count

Find your closest location here.

January 21-23 at 8:00 PM

Tuesday, January 21 (Valley + Metro)

Wednesday, January 22 (East Los Angeles)

Thursday, January 23 (South LA, West LA, Harbor communities)

The LA homeless count is an opportunity to play your part in your community. This data helps agencies understand the scope of the problem and where we need resources the most. 

Sign up to volunteer!

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ICYMI: LOS ANGELES BUCKS NATIONAL TREND

Due to efforts like Inside Safe, Los Angeles saw a drop of 5% in homelessness while homelessness nationwide was up 18%.

Read some of the coverage here: 

KTLA: Los Angeles bucks nationwide trend of rising homelessness

CBS: Despite 18% jump in homelessness nationwide, Los Angeles' numbers see notable decrease  

L.A. Daily News: LA sees drop in unsheltered homelessness amid 18% increase nationwide

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