Zero Waste The City has a Zero Waste
team soliciting opinions on how to reduce solid waste.
Find out how you can participate.
Zero
Waste Brochure.
Bureau of Sanitation The BOS is working to
convert our solid waste into renewable energy.
Read the brochure.
Shift Happens This is the 150th
anniversary of the last great San Andreas Earthquake.
Dare to Prepare is a campaign to prepare for the next
big quake. Find out what you can do at the
Dare to Prepare site. Read the
LAFD letter.
The DWP offers incentives to recycle your old
refrigerator and buy an energy efficient one. Other
appliance incentives are available too. Receive $100
towards an ultra low flush toilet. Read about
DWP rebates.
Online Service Requests
You
can place service requests for street repair, tree trimming,
downed trees or palm fronds in the street
online.
Did you know that you
can view all permit requests for a property online?
Click here to access the City's online reporting
system. Enter in the address and view the permits.
Trash pickup
continues on all on holidays except:
-New Years Day
-July 4th
-Labor Day
-Thanksgiving Day
-Christmas Day
PRNC COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS and LINKS
Local Organizations
Neighborhood Watch
Meetings are held at 7pm every 3rd Thursday at St.
Euphrasia Church, located on Shoshone, North of Rinaldi.
Meetings provide information about crime in the area and
what to be on the lookout for.
S.O.L.I.D. Supporters of Law
Enforcement in Devonshire raises money for equipment
needed by LAPD Devonshire Division, but not provided by
the City of LA. Their site lists their accomplishments
to date and invite contributions.
Castlebay Lane
Elementary School
Located in Porter Ranch this school has earned the
California Distinguished School Award with an API of 912
and significant parent involvement through PATH, Parents
and Teachers Helping.
North Valley YMCA
The YMCA offers adult athletic programs, children's
sports classes, a pool, community events, after school
programs. The are united in a
common effort to put Judeo-Christian principles into
practice and to enrich the quality of spiritual, mental,
physical and social life for their families, their
communities and themselves.
Porter
Ranch Library
Located on Tampa, the library is open six days a week,
offering reading programs and other community events.
Police Activity League Supporters
(PALS)
PALS is a youth program supported by LAPD Devonshire
Division and sponsored by local businesses and community
leaders. They provide fun and enriching after school and
weekend activities for at risk children and teens. PALS
is focused on building character in youth and reducing
crime. Currently they have a campaign to build a new
Youth Activity Center to be located near Tampa and
Parthenia. If you would like to be involved,
contact Greg Baker at 818 534-1197.
Community Emergency Response Training CERT offers disaster
training. Sign up on their website. Classes are 2 1/2
hours a week for 7 weeks. Taught by the Fire Department.
City of Los Angeles
The official web site of the City of Los Angeles. Information on department and mayoral projects and initiatives.
Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE)
Resources for Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils. Promotes public participation in government to make government more responsive to local needs by creating, nurturing, and supporting a city wide system of grass-roots, independent, and participatory neighborhood councils.
CityWatchLA
An insider look at LA. This site provides news about
Neighborhood Councils, DONE and interactions with City
Council.
Los Angeles County Online
The official web site for Los Angeles County. Access to county resources, projects and news.
Early Notification System (ENS)
Access to LA government agenda and meeting information. Agendas and other pertinent information are e-mailed directly to anyone who asks to receive them.
Aliso Canyon
Located East of Reseda between Sesnon and Rinaldi
Includes hiking and horseback riding.
Browns Creek Park
Located in Browns Canyon
Includes bike path and horse trails
Holleigh Bernson Park
Located at the corner of Porter Ranch Drive and Sesnon
Includes playground, basketball court, baseball diamond
and bathrooms.
Limekiln Canyon Park
Located in the canyon just West of Tampa. Can be access
at 11901 Tampa or from the North side of Rinaldi West of
Tampa. Includes horse trails, hiking, jogging and picnic
tables. Please beware that mountain lions have been
sighted and use with caution.
Mason Recreation Center
Located at 10500 Mason Ave. in Chatsworth
Includes playground, baseball diamond, auditorium
Northridge Recreation Center
Located at 18300 Lemarsh St. (East of Reseda, South of
Devonshire)
Includes baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball
courts, playground, gymnasium
Palisades Park
Located between Tampa and Reseda just South of Braemore.
This is a hiking trail with scenic views of the valley.
Porter Ridge Park (ET Park)
Located at Reseda and Sesnon
Includes playground, BBQ pits, picnic tables, outdoor
basketball courts.
Viking Park
Located at Viking and Nau Avenues
Includes playground and picnic tables.
Wilbur Tampa Park
Located on the Northeast corner of Wibur and Tampa,
12001 Wilbur Avenue
Includes playground, picnic tables, jogging path and
large fields.
