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Media Expo, Fair Looks to Uplift Local Talent
The city is hosting its first Media Industry Expo and Job Fair on Aug. 1, aiming to provide attendees with resources for media careers. The event, co-hosted by Woodbury University and Burbank Public Library, will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Woodbury University. “The Media Industry Expo and Job...
City Increases Financial Aid for Renters
The Burbank City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday that modifies existing tenant protections, providing increased financial assistance to renters and prohibiting retaliatory action by landlords that are consistent with current state law. The ordinance expands on Urgency Ordinance No. 23-3999, which passed last September. Landlords are now required to...
TK to 4th Grade: Fostering Growth, Faith, and Lifelong Learning at Alverno Heights Academy
Transitional Kindergarten through Fourth Grade is a time for children to expand their love of learning, their ability to get along with others, and their interest in reaching out to the world. The children are involved in a classroom that is a loving and nurturing environment while engaging in daily activities that help foster their development and growth in the areas of academic, social, emotional, and gross/fine motor skills. Conversations about and explorations of spirituality, religion, and ethics at Alverno Heights Academy are woven naturally into the fabric of school life. They occur in classrooms, among faculty and students in the hallways, and at our weekly prayer service with Deacon Manuel Valencia and monthly student-led masses.
Pasadena Christian School’s Cougar Basketball Camp: A Summer of Skill, Fun, and Friendship!
Pasadena Christian School, had an awesome Cougar Basketball Sports Camp this summer! The camp provided an excellent opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, learn new techniques, and enjoy the camaraderie of team sports. With experienced coaches, fun drills, and friendly competitions, participants not only improved their basketball abilities but also built lasting friendships. The camp was a highlight of the summer, creating unforgettable memories for all who attended.
‘Someone we trusted’: U.S. Postal Service issues Forever stamp honoring ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek
This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show “Jeopardy!” for 37 seasons. Who is Alex Trebek? Those are the words on a new Forever stamp commemorating the beloved “Jeopardy!” host, who died in 2020, the U.S. Postal Service said Monday. A dedication ceremony was held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.
Number of drug OD deaths stabilize in 2023, LA County data shows
Drug overdoses and poisoning deaths stabilized last year for the first time in a decade in Los Angeles County, health officials announced Monday. An analysis by the Department of Public Health of LA County Department of Medical Examiner data found drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths dropped slightly from 3,220 in 2022 to 3,092 in 2023.
COURT WATCH: Accused Charged with Assault – Judge Maintains High Bail Despite Inability to Pay
WEST COVINA, CA —The accused was charged with assault and assigned $25,000 bail here last week at an arraignment hearing at West Covina Courthouse in Los Angeles County Superior Court, despite arguments made by Defense Attorney Charles Uhalley. Uhalley asked the court to reduce the bail, citing the accused’s...
E-scooter debate returns to Council yet again
Santa Monica wants to make e-scooters a permanent part of the road ecosystem with a proposal to rebuild the city’s micromobility transit rules from the wheels up. The Council will hear a proposal at their July 23 meeting to transition the city away from a contract model for e-scooter/bike operators and into a permit model in an attempt to provide more reliable service to residents.
Los Angeles authorities seek public's help in locating missing man
LOS ANGELES, California — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Edgar Saucedo Cerda, a 30-year-old Hispanic male who went missing on June 13, 2024. Cerda was last seen at 2:30 p.m. near Maple Avenue and Torrance Boulevard in Torrance. He is...
L.A. Street Vendors Celebrate Removal of No-Vending Restrictions in Huge Win Against City
Against a backdrop of exuberant chants of "¡Cuando luchamos, ganamos!" and "¡Cuando organizamos, ganamos!" (When we fight, we win! When we organize, we win!), L.A. street vendors gathered at Hollywood and Highland last Friday celebrated a massive victory in a lawsuit they never should have had to file.
Heat rising in SoCal Inland with cooler coastal temperatures
Southern California temperatures will remain above average across interior areas this week, while staying cooler closer to the coast, where there will be a strong onshore breeze, the National Weather Service said Monday.
Jerry Fuller, “Travelin’ Man” and “Young Girl” Songwriter, Dies at 85
Jerry Fuller, the songwriter and producer whose stellar career included such hits as “Travelin’ Man” for Ricky Nelson, “Young Girl” for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, “Show and Tell” for Al Wilson and “Little Green Apples” for O.C. Smith, has died. He was 85.Carla Balenda, Actress in 'Sealed Cargo' and Mickey Rooney's 'Hey Mulligan,' Dies at 98 Fuller died Thursday at his home in Sherman Oaks of complications from lung cancer, publicist Bobbi Marcus told The Hollywood Reporter. Fuller’s first production for Puckett was the million-selling “Woman, Woman,” which was released in 1967 and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard...
Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: July 22
The editors at Eater LA dine out several times a week, if not per day, which means we’re always encountering standout dishes that deserve time in the limelight. Here’s the very best of everything the team has eaten this week. Bluefin tuna with tomato at Kato in the...
Dodgers Look to Continue Winning Ways Against Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers renew their rivalry with the San Francisco Giants on Monday (10:10 p.m. ET), the first of a four-game set at Dodger Stadium. This is the fourth and final series between the teams this season, with Los Angeles holding a 6-3 lead. Los Angeles is -1.5 (+164)...
A Longtime Hollywood Bartender Acquires One of LA’s Cutest Wine Shops
Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Atwater Village’s cozy wine shop and grocer, Wine +...
LACI & ChargerHelp! Launch EV Charger Reliability Training Hub In South Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and ChargerHelp! are proud to announce the launch of the nation’s first multi-manufacturer EV charger reliability training hub. Located in South Los Angeles, the facility provides a dedicated space for LACI and ChargerHelp! with dozens of chargers and equipment dedicated for EVSE charger reliability training. The new facility will also serve as the Los Angeles headquarters for LACI alumni company ChargerHelp! as the company continues to scale. The current LACI headquarters are located at 525 S. Hewitt St. in Los Angeles.
Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul And Dwyane Wade's Fund Grants $230,000 To Two Black Founders Affecting Social Good
The NBA stars launched the Social Change Fund United to fuel economic opportunity in minority communities. NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are helping to change the impact trajectory of two Black-led organizations. The organization, Social Change Fund United (SCFU), recently announced that $230,000 will be granted...
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