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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez will host her third annual anonymous fireworks buyback program Saturday, July 1, in a continued effort to stop illegal fireworks — and she is sponsoring a 500-drone light show at Hansen Dam the following evening. “We communicate every single year the importance of making sure that residents understand that fireworks in the

A view from the San Fernando Valley: An onlooker waves an American flag as the Taft Charter High School Band marches by during the 31st Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s

Keith Birmingham is a Los Angeles-based photographer specializing in sports, editorial and portrait photography. He has been a staff photographer for 24 years with the Los Angeles Newspaper Group including the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News and Los Angeles Daily News. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles

The congregation at First United Methodist Church of San Fernando welcomes their new pastor on July 2 at the Glenoaks Boulevard location, between Harding Avenue and North Workman Street. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. July 1 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus

Her life-size statue stands on the walkway of the Peace Through Strength pavilion on the west side of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library — not far from an F-117 stealth fighter jet, F-14 fighter jet and an Abrams MI tank. The strength when peace fails. It arrived by truck two weeks ago and was taken

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials on Friday warned the public to be vigilant and watch out for sick and dying sea lions and dolphins as people make plans to hit beaches along Southern California’s shoreline over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. A toxic algae bloom has been sickening the marine animals that

Fun-loving Frosty is a jolly, happy soul for sure. He loves hiking, romping in the yard and enjoying the simple pleasures of splashing around in the kiddie pool after an adventure. He loves treats and is very happy to perform tricks in order to receive them. He learns commands very quickly and, like the excellent

A big yellow envelope has been showing up in the mailboxes of Southern Californians who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal, and if it’s been ignored, those who needed to have their eligibility reviewed starting July 1 are at-risk of losing their coverage. During the coronavirus pandemic, the annual process of having eligibility “redetermined” for

Two San Fernando Valley brothers have been found guilty by a jury of obtaining federal tax income refunds amounting to several hundred thousand dollars, which was then laundered through United Kingdom bank accounts, the Justice Department announced on Thursday, June 29. Woodland Hills residents Victor Ohiri, 55, and Stephen Danielson-Ohiri, 54, have both been found

Author Jane Kuo says writing is a means of process and self-discovery – “figuring things out on the page,” as she describes it. Her new book, “Land of Broken Promises,” explores themes of race, immigration, and suburban American life. Written as a novel in verse – a form of narrative poetry meant for teen and

San Pedro residents wlll get their first look at some of the draft recommendations for waterfront-connecting attractions in the port town during an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29. The event, which will include information stations, will be at the Peck Park Community Center, 560 N. Western Ave. Free parking is

In an effort to add ridership and get cars off the road, Metrolink trains may soon stop at two new stations in Los Angeles County — one at the Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights and the other in Pico Rivera. The stations are under study by LA Metro, the county transit agency

Hate crimes have risen in California, according to a new state Department of Justice report. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and community leaders gathered in front of the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 27 to discuss the state’s latest report on hate crimes, and ongoing efforts to combat rising hate and

Civil rights attorneys across Southern California on Monday, June 26, applauded a state Supreme Court decision holding police more accountable for alleged misconduct, while law enforcement officials said it will undoubtedly result in more lawsuits challenging police actions. “It sounds like it’s going to increase liability for us, and it may have some implications for

Filipino Americans across Southern California celebrated Philippine Independence Day in June, with events promoting unity and patriotism. In Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown, a lively festival Sunday was organized by community groups and the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. It was the first time the event was officially held in Historic Filipinotown — a neighborhood

By Dr. Jennifer Liu, Guest columnist Prostate health is an important issue in aging men. Major health complications can arise from prostate issues, including prostate cancer, decreased quality of life because of urinary symptoms, and even bladder infections that can cause hospitalizations and the inability to urinate. The average age of diagnosis for prostate cancer

On those rare days when things were just not jelling and he needed a break to clear his mind, Bud Brown would take a ride out to Sunland to see his friends at Tierra del Sol. They never failed to lift his spirits with their laughter as he walked around the campus greeting them by

In the 1950s and 60s, a 24-hour donut shop on the corner of 2nd and Main streets in downtown Los Angeles was regarded as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming community. The now-shuttered shop was called Cooper Do-nuts — and that street intersection, in what was once known as “The Run,” a

With a few swings of his golden sledgehammer, construction worker Leo Avalos drove a steel clip into the last rail tie that completed the light-rail tracks that soon will extend the A Line train 9.1 miles from Glendora to Pomona. The historic milestone was marked on a blustery Saturday, June 24, on the fresh tracks

The international president of the longshore union praised the Biden administration’s acting labor secretary for helping dockworkers and their employers reach a tentative labor deal, and discussed the ratification process in a 10-minute video interview with the Port of Long Beach’s CEO on Thursday, June 22. Willie Adams, the head of the International Longshore and