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The Silver Lake Neighborhood Council works to honor diversity, build community, forge bonds with neighboring communities, and promote participation in city governance and decision-making processes to improve the quality of life for all stakeholders.

Zone Zero is California’s new wildfire safety standard focused on creating a 0–5 foot buffer around homes using non-comb...
05/01/2026

Zone Zero is California’s new wildfire safety standard focused on creating a 0–5 foot buffer around homes using non-combustible materials.

The goal is to reduce the risk of homes igniting from embers and fast-moving fire in high-risk areas like Los Angeles.

At the same time, it’s raised concerns from residents about reducing tree cover and vegetation that provide shade, cooling, and the character of our community. This workshop is an opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share your thoughts and concerns.

Glendale Hyperion Bridge Project GroundbreakingThursday April 30th, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pmRed Car River ParkGlendale Blv...
04/30/2026

Glendale Hyperion Bridge Project Groundbreaking

Thursday April 30th, 2026

11:00am - 12:00pm

Red Car River Park

Glendale Blvd. & Ferncroft Road, Los Angeles, CA 90039

On behalf of Los Angeles Council District 4 () and Council District 13 (), you are Invited to join on April 30th, 2026 for the Glendale Hyperion Bridge Improvement Project Groundbreaking.

The Glendale Hyperion Bridge Improvement Project has been in the works for over 20 years and its groundbreaking is a momentous occasion that has been highly anticipated by surrounding communities. The project, led by the Bureau of Engineering and in partnership with Caltrans, will upgrade the structure of the bridge to better withstand seismic activity, restore the bridge’s historic appearance, and improve access and circulation for people driving, biking, and walking.

This will be a small event, with community and project leaders in attendance. The groundbreaking will include brief comments from Councilmember Raman, Councilmember Soto-Martinez, Mobility Deputy City Engineer Katie Doherty, and other VIPs. Following the program, there will be a brief tour of the project.

CD13 Candidate ForumTomorrow!Thursday, April 30, 20265:00 PMLos Angeles City CollegeStudent Union Building Third Floor M...
04/30/2026

CD13 Candidate Forum

Tomorrow!

Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:00 PM

Los Angeles City College

Student Union Building Third Floor Multipurpose

Room 855

N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029


To join meeting online:

us02web.zoom.us/j/81301075493

To join meeting via telephone:

Dial (669) 900-6833

Then enter Zoom Meeting ID 813 0107 5493 and press #

Save the date: May 16, 2026!You’re invited to join the Silver Lake History Collective as we celebrate 20 years of docume...
04/27/2026

Save the date: May 16, 2026!

You’re invited to join the Silver Lake History Collective as we celebrate 20 years of documenting the people and events that have shaped our community.

We’ll be screening a special sizzle reel featuring highlights from more than 130 interviews and events and sharing how you can explore the full collection on our YouTube channel.

Our special guest, historian and cartographer Eric Brightwell—known for
his popular “Ask Silver Lake” column—will be on hand to answer your
questions about local history. So bring some with you!

When: 12–2 PM on Saturday, May 16

Where: the community room at the Silver Lake Library

Refreshments will be provided.
We hope to see you there!

Pictured: View of the reservoir from Kenilworth Avenue, 1926

"Safety concerns are growing after at least two women said they were attacked at the Silver Lake Reservoir in separate i...
04/21/2026

"Safety concerns are growing after at least two women said they were attacked at the Silver Lake Reservoir in separate incidents." - ABC News

From the team:

I wanted to reach out regarding the recent serious safety concerns around the Silver Lake Reservoir.

Our office was made aware of the reported assaults near the reservoir over the weekend. We then escalated the reports to LAPD, who has now opened an investigation into these incidents. We are working alongside LAPD, Council District 13, and our office to share out more information should it become available. If anyone reaches out with information regarding these incidents, please have them contact LAPD or SLO Ramirez.

It has also come to our attention that the lights along Armstrong Hill have been operating incorrectly. The Silver Lake Reservoir Conservancy reached out to let us know that the lights appear to be mis-timed and have been coming on during the day, but not at night. Our CD4 Leadership Team has escalated this outage to the Bureau of Street Lighting. Given this serious safety concern, we are working to prioritize their repair as quickly as possible. We are also working alongside CD13 to this end.

There are also several utilitarian lights in the area, which are out. Utilitarian lights are lights that are mounted on the wooden DWP pole and are managed by DWP. We have also reached out to their department to request repairs.

Finally, our LA Conservation Corps teams will be going out onto the Armstrong Hill path by the reservoir this week to do some weeding and cut back tree growth that is blocking visibility of the path. We are coordinating with the SL Rec Center in this effort.

As I mentioned, we will share more information should it become available, but I wanted to make sure that you all knew that we are aware of the neighborhoods concerns and are taking this matter very seriously. Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your continued leadership.

Hannah Jaeger - CD4 Representative
hannah.Jaeger .org

ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE will meet Monday, April 20th, 2026 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm on ZOO...
04/20/2026

ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE will meet Monday, April 20th, 2026 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm on ZOOM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84735320035 (also linked in the calendar section of our website)

Zoom Meeting Online or By Telephone
Dial (877) 853-5257 to Join the Meeting
Then Enter This Webinar ID: 847 3532 0035 and Press #

There will be co-chair elections and a presentation from LA Forward on social housing. All are welcome!

Smart Gardening to Reduce Mosquito BitesThe Problem: MosquitoesMany yards have non-native plants like bromeliads, which ...
04/16/2026

Smart Gardening to Reduce Mosquito Bites

The Problem: Mosquitoes

Many yards have non-native plants like bromeliads, which hold water and need frequent watering. This can create standing water around your home, such as in plant saucers. Plants with dense leafy growth also provide cool, shady areas where adult mosquitoes prefer to rest. A backyard full of mosquitoes is dangerous to your household and community because they can transmit diseases like:

• West Nile virus (the most pervasive threat in California)
• Dengue fever and chikungunya (spread by invasive Aedes mosquitoes)

Take Action: Mosquitoes can grow in as little as a bottle cap of water. Spot areas where water collects and consider transforming your yard with native plants to save water and help reduce mosquitoes.

The Solution: Less Water = Fewer Mosquitoes

Removing standing water around your home is one of the easiest ways to limit mosquito activity.

Consider also planting native plants, which need little water, reduce mosquito resting spots, and add beauty to your yard.

Eliminate Sources:
• Empty plant saucers at least once a week
• Properly seal rain barrels and use collected water
• Turn over or store buckets and watering cans indoors

A Win for Your Garden: Native plants require little water, helping reduce standing water and mosquitoes while saving on water bills. They also attract beneficial insects that support a healthy, thriving garden.

Resources to Get Started

Mosquito Source Checklist: The best method to reduce mosquito breeding on your property is to limit the number of potential sources.

Visit: www.glamosquito.org/do-it-yourself-solutions-for-mosquito-problems
Insect Repellent: Protect yourself and your family. Learn how to use mosquito repellent safely and effectively.

Visit www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/prevention/index.html
California Botanic Garden: Promotes conservation and horticulture for California's native flora.

Visit: www.calbg.org

Info from: Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

From Have you noticed that while some of the trees on West Silver Lake Drive are as glorious as they should be, many ar...
04/15/2026

From

Have you noticed that while some of the trees on West Silver Lake Drive are as glorious as they should be, many are truncated, weirdly pruned and a little sad looking? This has been a mystery for a number of months, but we have solved part of it. A community member had taken it upon themselves to hack away any branches they thought looked, in their eyes, wrong. In previous posts we have pointed out we never shame people - at this point, let us amend that to “almost never.” The community member has been informed that it is in fact illegal to trim public trees without a license.

There is still another mystery. Many trees on that side of the reservoir now sport zipties. We have cut them off when walking by and the zipties have reappeared. This is a method of choking trees to death - it prevents water from traveling under the bark and will, in time, kill the tree. We encourage you to please send us photos if you see zipties on trees again so we can cut them off.

On behalf of My name is Jonathan Vasquez, and I’m reaching out from Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez’s office. I am kin...
04/15/2026

On behalf of

My name is Jonathan Vasquez, and I’m reaching out from Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martinez’s office. I am kindly emailing with a request for support in activating your members and networks for an upcoming community food distribution.

Our community is going through a difficult moment, and many families are feeling the strain. To help meet the need, we’ll be distributing hundreds of food bags, and we truly need all the hands we can get to make this possible.

Volunteer Day Friday, April 24th 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM El Centro Del Pueblo 1157 Lemoyne St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Please submit your volunteer registration here: https://forms.gle/eUgbcNfmdLCcEqtC8 (also linked in bio)

Note: We’d love folks to stay the whole time, but any amount of time you can offer will make a real difference.

In addition to the volunteer flyer, I’m also sharing the general event flyer for the distribution itself, which runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please feel free to pass this along to any families or community members who may benefit from the event.

Thank you for helping us get the word out and for everything you do to support our neighborhoods. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to me.

[email protected]

The Glendale-Hyperion Project and the Bridges of Silver Lake"Ask Silver Lake” explores the history and insights of our c...
04/08/2026

The Glendale-Hyperion Project and the Bridges of Silver Lake

"Ask Silver Lake” explores the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to [email protected].

Thank you for submitting this piece.

The iconic Victory Memorial Bridge (Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct), connecting Los Feliz and Silver Lake on the Los Angeles River’s west bank with Atwater on the east, has for years been beset by long-standing structural and maintenance challenges. For years, too, its muddled traffic configuration has made it as much of a barrier between neighborhoods as a connection. After years of delays, all that is finally set to change.

This month’s “Ask Silver Lake,” is a look at that bridge — both its history and what’s in store. We’ll also direct our attention to the community’s other bridges — present and past. Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to [email protected].

The $208 million bridge renovation, spearheaded by the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, aims to make transiting this century-old structure both safer and more equitable by retrofitting it to withstand earthquakes and by providing better connections for pedestrians, cyclists, Metro users, and motorists. The contractor, Alameda-based Stacy Witbeck. was selected for the project in late 2025. Work on the project began in February 2026.

A key logistical fix of the project involves realigning the I-5 Freeway northbound off-ramp so that cars will be able to turn directly southwest toward Silver Lake, thus eliminating the snaking “U-turn” many motorists currently make in Atwater at Glenhurst Avenue. Renovations will also include reparations and restorations of historic aesthetic features – as well as the creation of environmental upgrades, namely the addition of bicycle lanes and a bioremediation basin designed to filter water entering the river.

This post continues on the Ask Silver Lake section of our website and is linked in our bio.

Unfortunately the SNLC Governing Board meeting tonight (Wed 4/1) had to be postponed.We're hoping to reschedule for next...
04/01/2026

Unfortunately the SNLC Governing Board meeting tonight (Wed 4/1) had to be postponed.

We're hoping to reschedule for next week and will keep the community updated on our social channels and website.

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