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Thanksgiving’s coming up this week and so is my birthday. I’m turning 79. Hold the applause. Growing up, I always thought I was getting ripped off sharing my birthday with Thanksgiving every few years, but looking back I realize I was pretty lucky. Having a birthday when people are in a thankful, giving mood got

Cargo numbers at the Port of Los Angeles rose in October, the third consecutive month POLA has seen increases — an mirroring an October rise also reported earlier by the Port of Long Beach. POLA Executive Director Gene Seroka announced the October numbers at his monthly virtual news conference on Friday, Nov. 17. “We’ve seen

Seeking to capitalize on what’s been a post-pandemic surge in the vacation cruise industry at the Port of Los Angeles, long-standing plans to add a new cruise terminal, waylaid during the height of the public health crisis, took another step forward this week. The LA harbor commission heard a report on Thursday, Nov. 16, outlining

Caltrans conducted annual safety inspections at the site of the 10 Freeway fire over the last 15 years and had not issued any warnings about the flammable materials stacked throughout the property, according to tenants who claim they have become scapegoats for the disaster. The most recent inspection took place Oct. 6, roughly a month

The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show runs Nov. 17-26, including Thanksgiving Day, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In the file photo, many classics and new cars on display at the Galpin Lincoln exhibit during media day at the 2022 LA Auto Show, Thursday, Nov 17, 2022. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer) Here is a

Temple Beth Hillel hosts the annual North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Service of Thanks and Giving on Nov. 15 in Valley Village. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley. Nov. 11 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence”

A man was fatally shot Tuesday morning in Valley Glen, and his killer was being sought, authorities said. Officers were sent to the 12100 block of Califa Street, just west of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and the 170 Freeway, about 5:45 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department reported. The victim, who was in his 30s or

The 10 Freeway closure due to damage from a massive weekend pallet fire started by an unknown arsonist underneath the raised freeway has not only affected 300,000 motorists each day but also has impacted local businesses near the downtown Los Angeles segment of the freeway. Heavy commuter traffic that has diverted off the 10 and

They are in the December of their years now, and time is running out for us to say goodbye and godspeed to the veterans of World War II. We owe them so much. Of the 16.1 million Americans who served in World War II, less than 120,000 are still with us, according to the Department

A view from the San Fernando Valley: Steve Martinez pets his dog Allie at the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park in Encino Friday, Nov 3, 2023. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of events in the San

Firefighters drop water from a helicopter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, to protect a home from a 1-acre brush fire in Chatsworth. (Photo by Mike Meadows/Contributing photographer) CHATSWORTH — Firefighters stopped the progress of a slow moving, approximately one-acre brush fire Sunday in Chatsworth, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched at 10:52 a.m. to 22400 block of

It was game on for a few hundred athletes, coaches and their fans this weekend at the Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games. Athletes from all over Southern California — who have trained and practiced for several weeks, if not longer — gathered in Fountain Valley for the competition. They competed in golf, soccer, softball,

Stepping into the Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a time machine to a simpler time. You won’t find a television, radio, phone or even a clock in any of these beachside retreats – even internet connection is spotty. But what you will find is a treasure trove of history and plenty of downtime to

Board members of The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, Jewels Long Beach, and Tony Crow stand for a photo at Harvey Milk Park, the end destination of the car procession where a memorial is being held. Long Beach, November 11, 2023. (Photo by Stephanie E’amato, Contributing Photographer) Tony Crow, the widower of Bob Crow, (who was

So, here’s a 64-year-old guy, Paul Nunneri, who has owned one of the most popular Italian delis in the San Fernando Valley for 40 years — Cavaretta’s over in Canoga Park — and he hasn’t put on more than 10 pounds since high school. If I owned the place, I’d be Jabba the Hutt by

The surfers came from beaches near and far, waving their country flags with pride as they headed toward the famed Huntington Beach Pier, where for six days they will battle in the waves. Nearly 200 adaptive surfers from 30 countries joined the Parade of Nations down Main Street on Sunday, Nov. 5, for the International

Amazon has expanded its grocery delivery and free pickup service to all customers where Amazon Fresh is available. The retailer said it also updated its technology and grocery offerings at Amazon Fresh stores in Pasadena, Irvine and Woodland Hills. The services were previously available only to Amazon Prime members. Delivery fees for Amazon Fresh orders

Hugo Rocha’s “Untitled, 2021, mixed media on paper, 12×18 inches” is part of the “Taking Up Space” exhibit, Nov. 11-Dec. 23, at Tierra del Sol’s new art gallery in West Hollywood. (Photo courtesy of Hugo Rocha and Tierra del Sol) Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los

In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for “prompt regulatory action” to address the plight of California homeowners facing availability and affordability problems in home and fire insurance. But at its present pace — and with doubts from consumers, lawmakers and insurers about the Department of Insurance’s proposals to alleviate the crisis —