This week, the City Council unanimously passed my legislation to protect tenants from being evicted or charged extra fees from landlords if they take in displaced fire victims and their pets. We also launched the Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery, where Palisades residents made their voices heard and federal, state, and city officials were questioned about ensuring a swift and effective recovery. I'm in this with you for the long haul, so we will use this Committee to secure every resource we need to bring the Palisades back. Our work together continues!
Stay Informed With The CD11 Palisades Recovery Page
For the latest information and resources for fire victims, stay informed with our new Palisades Recovery page. With so much work underway and so much developing information, we're updating our page regularly with the latest news and key information.
Michael Amster, your Deputy for Brentwood, West LA, and Sawtelle, shares the latest community improvements across CD11. Here’s a quick recap:
Sandbags are available for pickup at the West LA office
Access passes to the Palisades are available at both the West LA office and Disaster Recovery Center
The Disaster Recovery Center has updated hours: now open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM
Tax resource fair at Stoner Park on February 15th, offering free services and family care items.
Join us for a CD11 Virtual Town Hall for Westchester residents on Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Be sure to RSVP here to secure your spot!
Free Palisades Symphony Benefit Concert
The Palisades Symphony invites the community to a special Fire Recovery Benefit Concert on Sunday, February 16th at 7:30 PM at Westwood United Methodist Church. Featuring Alexander Wasserman performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor and César Franck’s Symphony in D Minor, this free concert will support neighbors affected by the recent fires, with donations going to help musicians and organizations in need.
Washington Square Fire Fundraiser Block Party
Venice is showing up big-time this weekend to support our Firefighters and our friends from the Palisades! Festivities kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday with a pancake breakfast at Fire Station 63 (suggested $10 donation), with proceeds going directly to our beloved fire station. Then the party moves down to Washington Square at Nalu Vida (1 Washington Blvd.) at noon for a day of live entertainment, including a performance by one of my favorite local bands, The Brobots, as well as comedians other local bands and DJs. The evening will feature dinner service, a UFC viewing, and a late-night DJ set. Come for the cause, stay for the fun!
Get Involved With Friends Of Ballona Wetlands This Month!
The Friends of Ballona Wetlands offer exciting ways to get involved! From Saltwater Marsh tours to habitat restoration events and gardening club participation, there’s something for everyone. Check out their calendar for free tours, community service projects, and special events throughout the year. Explore their upcoming events here!
Make Way For Pollinators!
Join us for a fun planting event on February 22, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at 3rd Avenue and Sunset! In partnership with our office, the Venice PARC Pollinator & Resilience Coordinator, and the Venice Beach BID, we’ll be planting pollinator gardens to help create greener, healthier spaces while boosting local ecosystems.
Make Your Voice Heard In The Upcoming VNC Election
Your neighborhood and community councils serve as advisors to my CD11 office. These hyper-local elections matter to what happens next on the Westside. Register to receive your ballot now and let's keep our work to deliver a #Better11 going across the District.
Safety Meetings At Webster Middle School In Mar Vista
The Safety Collaborative Meeting at Webster Middle School in Mar Vista provides updates and resources through regular bi-monthly meetings, with the next one scheduled for April. LAPD, school officers, field deputies, LAUSD administrators, and the CD 11 Team were present to answer any questions. Please reach out to Matt.Halden@lacity.org for more information.
