Councilmember Nithya Raman

We’ll be exploring the neighborhood’s secret stairs, diving into LA’s rich architectural history, and meeting new friends along the way.

DATE: Saturday, March 14
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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If you were unable to join our New Years Hike, don’t fret, we’re hosting another one! Join our office, the Franklin Hills Residents Association, and special guest Charles Fleming on Saturday, March 14th at 10am for a hike through the Franklin Hills!

I want to thank MPAC again for helping to make this lighting possible and I wish everyone observing this holy holiday a meaningful and peaceful month!

This year, Ramadan also comes at a time when many Muslim families are facing fear, grief, and uncertainty. I want the Muslim community to know that this city stands with you.

Los Angeles is home to one of the most diverse Muslim communities in the country, and Ramadan is a reminder of how deeply Muslim Angelenos contribute to our city.

This is a sacred month for Muslim communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Ramadan is not only a time of fasting and prayer, but a time of compassion and generosity.

Ramadan Mubarak!

This past Friday, in partnership with the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), my office lit up City Hall in a vibrant green to honor Ramadan, a color that symbolizes peace and renewal.

Events like these are not only warm and joyous, but an opportunity for learning and building a world rooted in love and empathy. I am so grateful to Pickle for their care and creativity, and to the Los Feliz Branch Library for always creating a safe space for our children.

Kids were also given the opportunity to ask questions, talk about feelings, and draw their own Valentines cards in an interactive and supportive environment.

Pickle’s rendition of “The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish Swish Swish” to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus” had kids and parents alike singing along and swaying their hips!

Valentine’s Day was extra special this year as I had the opportunity to spend the morning at the Love is Love: Drag Story Hour at the Los Feliz @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social. Hosted by the wonderful Pickle, this was an event full of love and exceptional storytelling that engaged everyone in the room.

Applications are open now through March 11, 2026 at 4:59PM.

For more information and eligibility requirements, visit lacountyrentrelief.com!

The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has launched the Emergency Rent Relief Program to provide financial assistance to qualifying property owners and tenants impacted by recent emergencies. Tenants can now apply directly for the Second Round of Emergency Relief.

If you are a tenant or landlord impacted by the 2025 fires or other emergency financial hardships, you may be eligible for financial assistance!

🏮Happy Lunar New Year 🏮

We’re galloping into the Year of the Horse and wishing auspicious new beginnings for all who celebrate!

EVACUATION *WARNING* ISSUED IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS

LAFD has issued an Evacuation Warning for possible debris flow starting 9PM Sunday, February 15th through 9AM Tuesday, February 17th.

For an interactive map of impacted areas, visit bit.ly/cd4lafd

For more resources, visit bit.ly/cd4emergency

Thank you to Amber Martinez and the whole LA Parks Foundation team, the Department of Rec & Parks, and all of our community members for making this year’s Griffith Park Run one for the books!

Every year, the LA Parks Foundation hosts the Griffith Park Run to raise funds to keep our parks beautiful and accessible to all. This year was one of the most attended runs to date with hundreds of runners and walkers joining for a 5k around Griffith Park on a beautiful Sunday morning.

It was my distinct honor to present the Hall of Fame Inspiration of Life Award to DMA Anderson this morning, and I am so grateful to Councilmember Hutt and Council President Harris-Dawson for including me in this inspiring presentation.

DMA reminds us that equity is not just a value we talk about, it is something we can design into our work and into every tool that we use.

Her response was to build tools that bring clarity, inclusion, and opportunity wherever they were missing across fields. From supporting creators, to helping students navigate college pathways, to expanding participation in workplaces, her work centers those who too often get left out.

She saw early on in all of her work, that complexity is not neutral. Whether it was film production, college access, civic participation, or the world of business, fragmented systems created barriers that she worked to address.

She created the first fully integrated cloud-based financial platform used for productions across the entertainment industry, and later built college-access and civic engagement tools that helped first-generation students and voters navigate difficult systems.

For more than two decades, DMA has built technology at the intersection of entertainment, education, and civic life, always with a clear purpose: expanding access by simplifying systems that too often exclude.

Black History Month calls on us not just to honor the past, but to recognize the people who are shaping the future in real time, right here in Los Angeles. Today, I had the opportunity to honor someone whose work does exactly that, Council District 4’s very own DMA Anderson.

Councilmember Nithya Raman on Instagram: "Why can’t LA keep the damn lights on?" 51 likes, 6 comments - cd4losangeles on February 3, 2026: "Why can’t LA keep the damn lights on?".

Why can't LA keep the damn lights on?

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This is the first update to our rent stabilization formula in 40 years, creating fairer costs for renters and a city people can actually afford to live in.

For more information, visit our website at bit.ly/cd4rentersrights.

Under the new rules:
✅ Your rent cannot be increased more than 4% (down from 8%!) or 90% of inflation – whichever is lower
✅ Landlords can no longer charge you a percentage to offset the cost of utilities
✅ You can no longer be charged a 10% increase for any additional dependents on your lease

Do you live in a rent stabilized unit in Los Angeles? Starting this month, new protections passed by City Council last year go into effect, capping how much your rent can be increased annually.