As students across Council District 12 return to the classroom, I was thrilled to stop by Napa Street Elementary School alongside new LAUSD Superintendent Andrés Chait to welcome students, teachers, administrators, and staff back for another school year.
From its beginnings as a working ranch and citrus orchard to the beautiful community landmark is today, Orcutt Ranch has been part of the Northwest Valley’s story for a century and remains one of the community’s true treasures.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this remarkable milestone, and to the many community groups and volunteers who helped make this fantastic event possible.
Here’s to the next 100 years!
It was an honor to recognize a true act of bravery in Northridge, where local resident Fermin Hernandez stepped in without hesitation to save two people from a fiery crash earlier this year. In a matter of moments, he risked his own safety, breaking into the vehicle and pulling both victims to safety just before it became fully engulfed in flames.
The City is moving forward with a Speed Safety Systems pilot program launching this fall, which will install speed enforcement cameras at 125 locations along priority safety corridors, including near schools and senior centers. Before citations begin, there will be a 60 day public information campaign to notify residents about camera locations and how the program will work.
Join Councilmember John Lee for the first ever, Global Grill, a celebration of culture, community, and great food right here in the Northwest San Fernando Valley. This family-friendly event will showcase BBQ traditions from around the world, bringing neighbors together for a day filled with food, music, and connection.
Join Councilmember John Lee for the first ever, Global Grill, a celebration of culture, community, and great food right here in the Northwest San Fernando Valley. This family-friendly event will showcase BBQ traditions from around the world, bringing neighbors together for a day filled with food, music, and connection.
We’ve accomplished a great deal together as a community. From strengthening public safety and upgrading infrastructure to supporting local businesses and delivering meaningful resources to families, the latest edition of my Year in Review highlights the progress we’ve made.
It reflects sustained investment, consistent service, and strong partnerships with the residents and organizations who help keep our neighborhoods safe and thriving.
I’m happy to share that Chatsworth Oaks Park has recently received several exciting upgrades. The park’s parking lot was resurfaced to make it safer and more accessible for visitors, following the earlier replacement of the playground with a new, modern play area.
Council District 12 launched a $300,000 investment to install more than 50 new solar-powered streetlights in Granada Hills. These lights are being installed in several Granada Hills neighborhoods hardest hit by chronic copper wire theft, and this project is part of a larger effort to find more effective ways of dealing with the rampant problem.
I once again had the honor of hosting the 12th Annual Educator’s Roundtable. I hold this event each year to bring together teachers and school leaders from across our community. The gathering allows us to connect educators with resources that support their work and help students thrive. It also gives us the chance to share updates on our Making Movies That Matter program, which will be kicking off again soon.