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ArroyoFest has begun — opening up the 110 Freeway from Pasadena to Los Angeles — not for car traffic, but for all things foot traffic. Hundreds were out early for the event on Sunday, Oct. 29, strolling, riding bicycles, traversing and using other kinds of non-motorized crafts on the Arroyo Seco Parkway from South Pasadena

SPJ-LA honore Dean Musgrove, and his wife, Janice, and daughters Kelly and Katherine Musgrove, at the Distinguished Journalist Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Photo: Tom Bray, SCNG Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles Chapter presetned its 47th annual Distinguished Journalist Awards and banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Above: Honoree Dean Musgrove of SCNG snaps

The plaster of paris jet Johnny Sax made for his dad, Steve, in the third grade is more precious to the former Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman than his two World Series rings and all the baseball awards he won in his nine years with the Dodgers. “When he made that jet for me he

A staff member for Los Angeles City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez has resigned after making remarks described as insulting and antisemitic, including a Holocaust joke about Jewish actress and comedian Amy Schumer. Josh Androsky, who was listed as a senior advisor to Soto-Martinez, made the Holocaust-related jokes on X. “The social media posts made by my

LEWISTON, Maine  — The 40-year-old man suspected of committing mass murder here is dead, officials said, concluding a massive manhunt that had hundreds of law enforcement officers swarming all over the region. Maine Gov. Janet Mills confirmed to reporters inside City Hall late Friday night that Robert Card was found dead and Maine Public Safety

Reformation Sunday is celebrated on Oct. 29 at Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. Oct. 28 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service for Reformation

LEWISTON, Maine — The suspected mass murder suspect accused of gunning down 18 people in a bar and bowling alley has been found dead, law enforcement officials tell the Herald. A press conference has been called for 10 tonight. Officials in Lewiston, where people all over the city have been afraid to come out, are

Gusty Santa Ana winds and dry conditions spelling heightened wildfire danger are forecast for Southern California starting Saturday night and continuing into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The gusts could reach 60 mph in parts of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. A fire warning is in effect for the

LA Metro directors ordered a new, comprehensive action plan to address the more than 800 unhoused individuals who use trains and buses as mobile shelters and sleep in the corners of stations and depots, according to a motion approved on Thursday, Oct. 26. Led by Los Angeles Mayor and board chair Karen Bass, the unanimous

An experiment that places greeters wearing bright green T-shirts, and who carry maps, cell phones and a friendly demeanor in trains, buses and transit stations in LA Metro’s vast system, could become permanent. The LA Metro Transit Ambassadors — a first for the county transit agency — started 13 months ago as a pilot program.

Gun and ammunition dealers at about 20 retail locations in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are facing stricter regulations as a result of a new ordinance initially approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The ordinance applies to retail stores and is part of a series of gun control measures

A view from the San Fernando Valley: Untitled fanciful-shaped sculptures by Lars Hawks at the Sherman Way off-ramp of the 170 Freeway in North Hollywood on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. A “Clean California Beautification Project” is planned for North Hollywood along the 170 freeway which will include installing a rock cobble ground cover, new decorative

Los Angeles Police Department officials and others gathered at the Los Angeles Police Museum on Monday, Oct. 23, to celebrate 100 years of work performed by LAPD’s Forensic Science and Technical Investigation divisions. The two divisions are led by Technical Investigation Division Commanding Officer Tatiana Garcia, and Commanding Officer for the Forensic Science Division, Gabriel

Redondo Beach opened a new Pier Skate Park on Saturday October 21, 2023. The park is located by the international board walk on the Redondo Beach Pier. (Photo by contributing photographer Chuck Bennett) Redondo Beach opened a new Pier Skate Park on Saturday October 21, 2023. The park is located by the international board walk

CYPRESS — A 53-year-old exercise rider died Saturday in a training incident at Los Alamitos Race Course. Alfredo Luevano was riding the 2-year-old filly Fly From The Fire on the backstretch during morning training hours at the Cypress track when the incident occurred, according to Los Alamitos Race Course publicity director Orlando Gutierrez. Luevano was

NORTHRIDGE — Three people were injured Friday, one critically, in a two-vehicle crash next to the Northridge Fashion Center mall. Paramedics were sent to the 9200 block of Tampa Avenue, between Nordhoff and Plummer streets, about 10:20 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The injured people were transported for hospital treatment. The circumstances

Spiritual Unity Movement holds their monthly Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony, with the theme ‘Celebrating the Goddess,’ on Oct. 26 at Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills. (Google Street View) Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. Oct. 21 Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego

They’ve heard the complaint for years directly from riders, on surveys and from their own board of directors: Why doesn’t LA Metro provide public restrooms at its train stations and bus depots? That call for rider relief was heard in Washington D.C., where a maker of portable bathrooms is based. Throne Labs made a proposal

When I was a kid my mother and I would go to church every Sunday to pray for the soul of my father. He’d be home praying for the Rams to cover the $50 he laid on them. That was my pop. One year, it was a few weeks after the holidays and our Christmas

Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka discussed the shift in cargo market share that has been taking cargo to other ports during a presentation to the Los Angeles harbor commissioners on Thursday, Oct. 19. The trend isn’t new but poses major challenges to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The causes