Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 10-17

Los Angeles Daily News 4/10 3:00A Holly Andres

Youngsters gather eggs during the annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winnetka, CA, Saturday, March 30, 2024. In 2025, the event is on April 19. (Photo by Andy Holzman,...

Trash fees for LA residents could increase by 54% as city’s cost spiral

Los Angeles Daily News 4/9 8:15A City News Service

In a move to address an estimated $1 billion shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year, Los Angeles elected officials will consider a proposal to increase trash collection fees by 54% from $36.32 to $55.94 a month. On Wednesday, two committees will...

Compton’s Sgt. Joe Harris, who died at age 108, honored for legacy with all-Black battalion in World...

Los Angeles Daily News 4/5 7:12P City News Service

By JOSE HERRERA INGLEWOOD Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at age 108, was laid to rest Saturday with a...

In open letter to Angels owner, Anaheim mayor outlines starting points for stadium negotiations

Los Angeles Daily News 4/4 7:10A Michael Slaten

Mayor Ashleigh Aitken in an open letter published Friday to Angels owner Arte Moreno outlined her key starting points for future stadium deals that would benefit the team, city and residents alike, saying she wants to build a working relationship...

Here’s why April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day

Los Angeles Daily News 4/3 8:24P Kurt Snibbe

Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day. The term was the slogan for an Army unit comprised of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland U.S. The unit is recognized as the most...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 3-10

Los Angeles Daily News 4/3 3:00A Holly Andres

The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Wildflowers that have been blooming year after year will be scarce following this year’s lack of rainfall. It could be exciting to spot a...

Expansion of fast food worker protections advances with LA City Council approval

Los Angeles Daily News 4/2 10:36A City News Service

By JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday instructed the City Attorney s Office to draft a policy that would extend protections under the existing Fair Work Week Ordinance for fast...

Winning $515 million Powerball ticket sold at Anaheim 7-Eleven

Los Angeles Daily News 3/29 8:10P City News Service

ANAHEIM A ticket with all six numbers in Saturday night s Powerball drawing was sold in Anaheim and the player has the option of receiving the $515 million jackpot in 30 installments or a $243.8...

LA City Council approves update to 2028 Olympic Games venue plan

NBC Los Angeles LA City Council 3/28 7:17A Benjamin Papp and City News Serv

The Los Angeles City Council Friday approved changes to the original proposed venue plan for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games, a move officials said will increase revenue and lower potential...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 27-April 3

Los Angeles Daily News 3/27 3:00A Holly Andres

Tomatomania s upcoming event locations include Ojai, Hollywood, Moorpark and Santa Monica. An extended store runs through April 23 at Tapia Brothers Farm Stand in Encino. In the photo, As Spring gets...

Fire at Original Tommy’s burger restaurant in Valley Glen

Los Angeles Daily News 3/26 6:30A City News Service

A fire at the fast food chain Original Tommy s World Famous Hamburgers outlet in Valley Glen was knocked down early Wednesday. Smoke was reported emanating from the one-story structure on the northwest corner of Laurel Canyon and Burbank...

Beverly Hills, Bel Air Properties Among Most Expensive U.S. Home Sales and Listings

WestSideToday.com 3/23 7:38P Staff Report

Southern California’s Luxury Real Estate Market Resilient Despite Slowdown Southern California properties in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills ranked among the nation’s most expensive home sales and active listings in February, a new report from...

Beverly Hills, Bel Air Properties Among Most Expensive U.S. Home Sales and Listings

Santa Monica Mirror 3/23 7:37P Staff Writer

Southern California’s Luxury Real Estate Market Resilient Despite Slowdown Southern California properties in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills ranked among the nation’s most expensive home sales and active listings in February, a new report from...

W.C. Fields made crack about Cucamonga in 1934 comedy

Los Angeles Daily News 3/23 4:30A David Allen

On my week off last month, I fulfilled a longtime wish by visiting two repertory movie houses in L.A., both of them owned by Quentin Tarantino: the New Beverly in the Fairfax District and the Vista...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 20-27

Los Angeles Daily News 3/20 3:00A Holly Andres

The Butterfly Pavilion opens to the public on March 23 at the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County in Los Angeles. The exhibit runs through Aug. 24, 2025. nhm.org/butterflies. In the file photo,...