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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...
Burbank Leaders Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza
The Burbank City Council unanimously called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza on Tuesday, making it the 16th Southern California city to do so, and the first in the region to call for the restoration of funding to the United Nations relief and work agency. “In solidarity with our community,...
Vets share sad update on owl rescued by KTLA meteorologist
A beautiful but injured barn owl that KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo helped rescue from the side of a road in Orange County has unfortunately been euthanized. Henry was driving to work early in the morning on July 18 when he noticed the owl standing along the Gypsum Canyon Bridge over the 91 Freeway in […]
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.
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.
3 men arrested in connection with murder of beloved Long Beach street vendor
Long Beach police arrested three men in connection with the March 20 murder of a street vendor. Yener Ramirez-Miranda wasn’t the intended target of the gunfire near a park in Long Beach, according to police.
Zooey Deschanel Remembers ‘Elf’ Co-Star Bob Newhart as ‘So Funny, But Not Wrapped Up in Himself’
Zooey Deschanel says she remembers the late actor and comedian Bob Newhart as “kind and generous” from her time working with him on “Elf.” Newhart died July 18, and the pair worked on the 2003 Christmas movie alongside Will Ferrell and James Caan.Bob Newhart's 'Hilarious' Memoir Returns to Charts Following Comedy Icon's Passing “I always say the best actors are very generous people,” Deschanel told Variety on the purple carpet at Sunday’s premiere of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” at The Culver Theater in Culver City. “He was really such a kind and generous man and so funny, but not wrapped...
News Binge: All of last week’s stories in one place
On July 9, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved the pilot program for a Santa Monica Bitcoin Office, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Lana Negrete in collaboration with The Proof of Workforce Foundation. The initiative aims to educate the public about Bitcoin and support the city’s economic recovery. On...
Metallica announces annual All Within My Hands Foundation benefit in L.A.
Metallica on Monday announced the date of its All Within My Hands Foundation’s annual benefit show and auction, which will again take place in Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Dec. 13 at YouTube Theater. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. TV’s Jimmy Kimmel will again host the event, which returns after a one-year absence in 2023 due to touring. In 2022, the band raised $3 million, which went to its nonprofits efforts to support workforce education, fight hunger and provide disaster relief. That event included appearances by Robert Downey, Jr., Tony Hawk, St. Vincent and performances by Metallica and Greta Van Fleet.
$54M jackpot: This Northern California store sold winning SuperLotto Plus ticket
WOODLAND, Calif. - One super lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket with a jackpot worth $54 million was sold in Northern California over the weekend. The ticket was purchased in Woodland in Yolo County, at the 7-Eleven on Cottonwood Street. It hit all six winning numbers, including the mega number, in Saturday’s...
Najarian Chosen as Airport Board President
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority selected Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian as president of its board during its July 15 meeting. “As president of the BGPAA, I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to improve the customer experience at Hollywood Burbank Airport,” Najarian said in a statement. “We aim to implement changes that will make travel more convenient and enjoyable for all passengers.
26,800 SQFT Public Market Gets Reimagining in Culver City
The vision for a public market in Culver City is taking a new shape, as developer Regency Centers adapts to the changing commercial landscape following the pandemic. The project, Culver Public Market — located at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, at 12405 Washington Blvd. — has been reimagined to better align with current market conditions.
Virtual Parks Meeting – Online July 23
Join us for the “Lunchtime Update” Virtual Community Meeting for the Culver City Parks Plan on July 23, 2024 from noon to 1:00 pm on Zoom. This meeting will focus on updating the community on survey and engagement findings, park needs and opportunities, and next steps. Resources will be provided to allow attendees to learn more about recent project updates, and there will be an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions.
Culver City Police Arrest Four Juvenile Suspects in Vehicle Burglary Spree
Collaboration with Residents Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Evidence. Culver City experienced a series of vehicle burglaries in various neighborhoods during the late night and early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, and Monday, July 15. Culver City Police received twenty reports of vehicle burglaries within this period. Investigators...
LA gang leader fatally stabbed in prison
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. - A gang leader from Panorama City was fatally stabbed in prison, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said Monday. On Sunday, July 21, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers at Centinela State Prison witnessed three inmates attacking Ezequiel Romo in a dayroom. Officers quickly jumped in, issuing verbal orders to stop, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said in a statement. Officers had to use four applications of pepper spray to stop the inmates from attacking Romo.
Ryan Garcia Charged with Allegedly Vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Boxer Ryan Garcia has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on June 8 by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The charges were announced late last week. “While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows...
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