We were proud to have nearly 100 community members join us and CICLE for our Wild West Chatsworth Community Bike Ride on Saturday, Feb. 23. We toured some of Chatsworth's most iconic sites, highlighting the pioneer era history, Western film history, and the equestrian community that thrives today. Thank you to CICLE (http://www.CICLE.org) a non-profit organization that promotes bicycling for health, transportation and the environment and as a way to build community for leading the ride and keeping it safe and fun; Starbucks for donating free coffee; Western Bagel for donating free bagels; REI for donating a great backpack for a raffle prize; Alliance Beverage for donating water; and the community members who hosted us on our visits to Homestead Acre, Mr. Ed's Barn and Stoney Point Ranch.

We were proud to announce the re-opening of the gymnasium at Chatsworth Park South, which had been closed since lead contamination was dicsovered at the park in 2008, forcing the closure of the park for clean up.

Councilmember Mitchell Englander talks to Time Warner Cable Local Edition host, Bella Shaw, about Councilmember Englander's proposed Street Repair Bond on Jan. 28, 2013

Councilmember Mitchell Englander talks to Time Warner Cable Local Edition host, Bella Shaw, about the new CD12 Community Service Center, and the upcoming 2013 city elections on Jan. 28, 2013

We were proud to cut the ribbon on the new Nicole Bernson SAFE Center in Granada Hills, where residents can drop off paint, batteries, electronic devices, used motor oil and other Household Hazardous Waste so that it can be safely and properly disposed of, and not go to landfills. The Center is open Sat & Sun, 9am - 3pm. Located on Balboa Blvd., a half block south of Devonshire St. in Granada Hills.

NBC Ch. 4 interview with Councilmember Englander, Chair of Public Safety Committee on the problems with LAFD response times and Englander's FIRESTAT-LA plan which would address the issues. Nov. 16, 2012

YMCA & Councilmember Englander's CD12 Staff Distributing Thanksgiving Dinners to struggling families in the San Fernando Valley on Nov. 14, 2012. CD 12 believes in volunteering and giving back to the community, and we are strong supporters and partners with the North Valley Family YMCA. To learn more about their valuable programs in our community, visit www.ymcala.org/north-valley .

Councilmember Englander, LAFD Fire Chief Brian Cummings, Dr. Lucy Jones
of the US Geological Survey, Terri Corigliano of American Red Cross and
dozens of CERT volunteers launched our new OK/HELP earthquake window
sign. We held a press conference and live demonstration of how this valuable
community preparedness tool will be used. They will be offered for free
to LA City residents.

Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch Englander talks to Time Warner Cable Local Edition host, Brad Pomerance, about the rash of bankruptcies by cities in California, among other topics.