News – Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

Restaurateurs: Bring Your Booth to a Soccer Celebration this Summer

SVANCadmin April 17, 2026 No Comments

If you’ve got a restaurant in the East Valley, consider becoming a food vendor at this summer’s community soccer celebration. Friends and neighbors will be gathering at Whitsett Sports Complex…

Whiteman Airport Presentation Set for April 14, 2026 SVANC Meeting

SVANCadmin April 13, 2026 No Comments

Residents in Sun Valley will hear a detailed presentation on the future of Whiteman Airport at the upcoming Neighborhood Council meeting. The presentation, titled “Shaping the Future of Whiteman Airport,”…

Charter Reform Commission Meetings

SVANCadmin April 4, 2026 No Comments

The City of Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission held its last meeting on March 24. Now the City Council will determine which items are placed on the November 3 ballot.…

2026 EmpowerLA Youth Conference Registration Open

SVANCadmin April 3, 2026 No Comments

Young people across Los Angeles have a chance to learn how local government works, meet City leaders, and connect with other youth who want to make a difference in their…

Weekend-Long Closure of Northbound 405 Freeway Set for April 10-13

SVANCadmin April 1, 2026 No Comments

Traffic will be impacted on the 405 Freeway and nearby roads in April when construction will shut down several lanes of the interstate near the Sepulveda Pass. The northbound freeway…

Sun Valley Tree Care Event, March 21

SVANCadmin March 19, 2026 No Comments

The Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council is inviting the community to join a Tree Care Event on the San Fernando Road bike path this Saturday morning. The event will take…

405 Freeway Weekend Closure Starts Tomorrow

SVANCadmin March 19, 2026 No Comments

Drivers in Los Angeles should prepare for heavy traffic this weekend as lane reductions and ramp closures hit the 405 Freeway near the Sepulveda Pass. Caltrans will reduce the 405…

LADOT RIDER Study Survey Open Through March 22

SVANCadmin March 18, 2026 No Comments

LADOT wants your feedback on DASH and other transit services. Take the RIDER Study survey by Sunday, March 22, 2026, for a chance to win a $50 gift card: bit.ly/riderstudy_survey

Overnight Closures Scheduled on Southbound I-5 in Sun Valley for Sheldon Street Bridge Repairs

SVANCadmin March 16, 2026 No Comments

Caltrans announces overnight lane closures on southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) and intermittent overnight street closures on Sheldon Street are set to begin March 16 through summer 2026 for bridge repair…

LAPD Community-Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Recruitment

SVANCadmin March 10, 2026 No Comments

The LAPD Foothill Area Community-Police Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for new members. CPAB provides a direct link between community members and LAPD leadership, allowing residents to share concerns,…

Los Angeles Considers Cannabis Tax Amnesty for Businesses Owing $400 Million

SVANCadmin March 4, 2026 No Comments

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday instructed city staff to develop a tax amnesty program for licensed cannabis businesses. Officials say the program could help recover some of the…

LA County Moves to Take Over Homeless Service Payments from LAHSA

SVANCadmin March 4, 2026 No Comments

Los Angeles County officials approved a plan Tuesday to take over payments to homeless service providers after serious financial problems surfaced at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, known as…

LA Metro Adds Shuttle Buses Ahead of World Cup to Ease Traffic

SVANCadmin March 3, 2026 No Comments

LA Metro will spend nearly $1 million on shuttle buses to transport fans to and from eight FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium this summer. The goal is simple:…

SVANC 2nd Annual Clothes Drive Supporting DART

SVANCadmin February 23, 2026 No Comments

The Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council is hosting its 2nd annual clothes drive to support the LAPD Foothill Area Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). Community members are encouraged to donate…

Take the LADWP Affordability Survey

SVANCadmin February 23, 2026 No Comments

The City of Los Angeles’ Office of Public Accountability (OPA) invites community members to share their feedback on experiences with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power affordability. The survey is designed to…

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