How should L.A. prioritize its city budget?
The 2026 Budget Advocate Survey is live. Make your voice heard and help us advocate for your Neighborhood Council and local community.
Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfRYZaCs4EgWAafDtE--QRDbP-1MD5WTEfcDhKynnLFwv9IQ/viewform
Take Control in 2026: The free LAFD Emergency Preparedness Guide is here, because "hoping for the best" isn’t actually a disaster plan.
As the Los Angeles Fire Department notes, Studio City faces its fair share of natural and man-made curveballs. Being ready isn't just about stocking up; it is about knowing precisely what to do before, during, and after the smoke clears or the ground stops shaking.
Stay informed and involved in our community! Join us for the upcoming Studio City Neighborhood Council Board & Community Meeting to discuss key local updates:
▪ Universal Studios Noise Mitigation: Two additional sound barriers are being installed around the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster following local feedback, with construction expected to finish in early September.
▪ Unarmed Crisis Response (UMCR): Now live in District 2 / Studio City. Trained mental health clinicians and outreach workers are dispatched for nonviolent behavioral health and emotional distress calls instead of armed police.
▪ Anti-Camping Policy Updates: Discussion on whether the recent L.A. City Council repeal of anti-camping zones in certain areas will be extended to Studio City next.
HEALTH ALERT: West Nile Virus Detected in LA County
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected locally in nearby Winnetka and Sylmar. LA County health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus death of 2026, involving a San Fernando Valley resident. Roughly half of the county's documented human infections this season are concentrated in the Valley. Because there is no human vaccine for West Nile virus, taking proactive measures to protect yourself and your family is essential.
Beat the heat and made a difference!
A massive thank you to the 25+ incredible volunteers who showed up this weekend for another successful Studio City Neighborhood Council Community Cleanup. Together, we cleared streets across the neighborhood of trash and debris.
A special shoutout to the students from North Hollywood High School! Not only did they join us for the second month in a row, but they also get the award for creativity: they found a discarded stroller on the street and repurposed it on the spot to haul heavy trash!
Sunday’s Community Cleanup was a powerful reminder of what local engagement looks like in action. Thank you to everyone who spent their weekend giving back!
Transforming crisis intervention into compassionate care: Unarmed Crisis Response (UMCR) is officially live in District 2/Studio City.
Together, our community has turned simple monthly mornings into a massive win for our neighborhood environment. Here is a look at the real-world impact of our Studio City Neighborhood Council Monthly Community Cleanups over the past 6 months:
SCNC Cleanup Impact
Help Keep Studio City Clean!
Looking for a way to give back to the neighborhood? Join your neighbors for the Studio City Neighborhood Council Community Cleanup! Everything you need to pitch in will be ready and waiting for you.
When: Sunday, August 16 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meetup Spot: Vitello’s Restaurant (4349 Tujunga Avenue)
Studio City: Let’s talk trees, green spaces and local wildlife!
Have a say in our neighborhood’s environmental future at this month’s Sustainability & Beautification Committee Meeting.
When: Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM
Where: Online via Zoom