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Are You Ready For SoCal’s Sun-Soaked Summers?
As the golden glow of summer starts to grace the horizon, Santa Clarita and the broader Southern California region begin to buzz with an unmistakable vibe of anticipation. The promise of sun-drenched days, balmy evenings, and the endless potential for adventure calls to locals and visitors alike. But as we edge closer to the season ...
California Lutheran University hands out degrees as commencement season kicks off
More than 1,000 students earned degrees from California Lutheran University on Friday in a pair of commencement ceremonies at the Thousand Oaks campus' William Rolland Stadium. The university started the day with an 8:30 a.m. ceremony awarding bachelor's degrees to 604 traditional students and 44 graduates of the university's program...
Around Town: Mothers Day weekend activities & eats
Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes includes the Venice Art Walk, lot’s of Mothers Day food options and much more. Free Movie Fridays on the Promenade — Mamma Mia: On Friday, May 10, the events begin at 6:30pm with fun photo ops, complimentary popcorn and a DJ playing music before the movies, which include singalongs, start at 7:30pm. Guests can bring low chairs (tall chairs are not permitted), pillows, blankets and picnic essentials to relax with family, friends and even furry companions.
Jill Biden set for brief LA-area visit for fundraiser
LOS ANGELES — First lady Jill Biden made a brief visit to the Southland Friday, speaking at an afternoon fundraiser for her husband's reelection campaign — the third fundraiser she has attended in two days in two states. Biden arrived at Hollywood Burbank Airport early Friday afternoon, then...
La Reina Academy organizers set deadline to raise $1.5 million
Plans to replace the shuttering La Reina High School and Middle School in Thousand Oaks with a new all-girls Catholic school in Moorpark are in crunch time. Organizers said they have until 9 a.m. on Friday to raise $1.5 million to keep the project alive. Leaders of the planned La Reina Academy...
Parts of Dockweiler State Beach, Venice Beach closed due to sewage spill
A roughly 2-mile stretch of coastline in the Marina del Rey and Play del Rey areas will be closed as public health officials test bacteria levels in the water. After about 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage water was spilled into the water of Ballona Creek between Wednesday and Thursday, the LA County Department of Public Health said Friday.
Thursday’s Headlines
Metro 605/5 Freeways Expansion Plans Expected To Be Shared This Month (SBLA Twitter) New (Draft?) Metro 605 Freeway Site Shows Proposals (@numble Twitter) Lopez: Older Adult Transit Expo Attendees Express Concerns About Metro Safety (LAT) Beverly Hills Scraps Proposed Additional Subway Station Entrance (Beverly Press) State Officials Tout Malibu PCH...
City to review Animal Care contract
The Santa Clarita City Council is expected Tuesday to review a five-year contract with the L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control for local services. The city has contracted with the county for animal care since its inception, according to the city’s agenda, but City Hall heard complaints last year about Castaic Animal Shelter, the county’s Santa Clarita Valley hub, and the City Council ordered staff to take a closer look.
City Council Scraps North Portal Metro Plans
Citing higher than expected costs, the Beverly Hills City Council voted unanimously on May 6 to discontinue construction of a North Portal at the Wilshire/Rodeo station of the Metro D Line Subway Extension Project. In November 2020, Metro and city officials signed an agreement to each pay half of the...
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