Studio City Neighborhood Council Addresses Tragic Hit-and-Run, River Greenway Funding, and Local Safety Updates
At the October 28 Studio City Neighborhood Council meeting, an emotional appeal from the fiancée of a fatal hit-and-run victim at Ventura Boulevard and Carpenter Avenue brought urgent attention to traffic safety, alongside LAPD updates noting a 44% decline in local burglaries, enforcement challenges with abandoned RVs, and the introduction of incoming Senior Lead Officer Antonio Canchola. The Council approved key motions supporting improvements, expansion, and right-of-entry access for the Los Angeles River Greenway—which features $375,000 in Greenway funding and $300,000 for Recreation and Parks—as well as exploring new parkland parcels along Ventura Boulevard and pushing for shade canopy trees over palms at the Merrill Gardens development. Additionally, the Board supported a transit study for a direct route between the North Hollywood Metro Station and Burbank Airport, backed local implementation of state legislation for addressing abandoned RVs, and celebrated community outreach milestones including a successful 40–45 volunteer cleanup and a blood drive that saved 16 lives.
Wednesday, October 28 | 7 PM | Radford Studio Center
The Studio City Neighborhood Council will consider proposals addressing LA River Greenway improvements, new parkland along Ventura Boulevard, safer street trees, nuisance properties, abandoned RVs, and a proposed transit connection between North Hollywood and Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Also on the agenda a report from the LAPD and updates on a Coyote Forum and the next Community Cleanup
We're celebrating a milestone! Join the Studio City Neighborhood Council for our one-year anniversary Community Cleanup as we wrap up another year of making Studio City a cleaner, greener place to live.
Sunday, November 15| 8:30–11:00 AM
Meet at Vitello's Restaurant
4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City
Join the Studio City Neighborhood Council for a free Coyote Safety Forum, featuring expert advice on coyote behavior, neighborhood safety, protecting pets, and peacefully coexisting with local wildlife.
Monday, November 9 | 6–8 PM
Studio City Library
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD, LA!
What needs fixing in your neighborhood? Cracked sidewalks? Graffiti? Overgrown trees? Concerns about public safety or homelessness?
The Los Angeles Budget Advocates want to hear from you!
Take the survey now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/heBPcpv/Survey
Rio Vista Elementary PTA Fall Festival
Bring the family for a day of autumn fun! Enjoy live music, food, games, and inflatables.
Advance Ticket Deal: Get 5 FREE TICKETS for games, food, and activities with any advance ticket purchase! Scan the QR code on the poster to order
STUDIO CITY, LET’S CLEAN IT UP!
A cleaner neighborhood starts with us.
Grab your neighbors, friends, family — or simply bring yourself — and join the Studio City Community Cleanup!
Spend a few hours outdoors connecting with fellow residents and helping keep our streets and public spaces clean.
Join the Studio City Sustainability & Beautification Committee Meeting!
Got ideas for a greener, more beautiful Studio City? Make your voice heard at Monday night's virtual meeting!
On the Agenda:
Community Updates: SCNC branded seed packets, community cleanup, and upcoming lecture series
Coffee With A Cop
Saturday October 10
10am-12 Noon
Gelsons Market
4738 Laurel Canyon
Valley Village

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