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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?

date: 2024-12-01, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

It’s time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly?


https://laist.com/news/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree-which-is-more-sustainable-real-or-plasticky


Street Symphony’s festival hopes to bring joy and music to Skid Row – and they need volunteers

date: 2024-12-01, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

The RE/Sound Festival, now in its second year, features a multi-genre lineup, and about 100 volunteers are needed for support and outreach.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/street-symphonys-festival-hopes-to-hopes-to-bring-joy-and-music-to-skid-row-and-they-need-volunteers


Busing people out of homelessness: How California’s relocation programs really work

date: 2024-12-01, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

Many California cities offer their homeless residents one-way bus tickets to other places.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/how-californias-homeless-relocation-programs-really-work


date: 2024-12-01, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

Holiday fare like Home Aone and Elf are on the menu for most major U.S. airlines.


https://laist.com/news/thanksgiving-airplane-favorite-movies-shows


Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo to close main pavilion over next two years

date: 2024-12-01, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

The country’s premier museum about the Japanese American experience is undergoing an $85 million renovation.


https://laist.com/news/japanese-american-national-museum-janm-closes


Sunday and Monday could bring busy Thanksgiving return traffic, says AAA

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

Increased holiday traffic is projected for Sunday afternoon and evening, and Monday morning’s rush hour may also be busier due to return travelers, according to AAA.


https://laist.com/news/transportation/sunday-and-monday-could-bring-busy-thanksgiving-return-traffic-says-aaa


Shop Local, Eat Local This Holiday Season­

date: 2024-11-30, from: City of Santa Clarita

By City Manager Ken Striplin As the holiday season unfolds, it’s the ideal time to emphasize the importance of supporting our local businesses. By choosing to shop and dine within our community, you’re making a direct impact on our City’s economy. Every purchase helps create jobs, boost tax revenue and enhance the overall quality of […]

The post Shop Local, Eat Local This Holiday Season­ appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/30/shop-local-eat-local-this-holiday-season/


The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

The Chinese Exclusion Act is widely considered to be the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history.


https://laist.com/news/the-price-america-paid-for-its-first-big-immigration-crackdown


All I want for Christmas is … help getting this song out of my head

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish “Jingle Bells,” “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-help-getting-this-song-out-of-my-head


Here’s why bird flu fears are intensifying

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-12-01, from: The LAist

Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge.


https://laist.com/news/health/heres-why-bird-flu-fears-are-intensifying


Let’s do good: Toy drives, volunteering opportunities and more in LA this holiday season

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

As we enter the last month of 2024, here’s a list of events — from toy drives to fundraisers to volunteering opportunities — to give back to our communities.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/lets-do-good-toy-drives-volunteering-opportunities-and-more-in-la-this-holiday-season


It’s Shop Local Saturday. Here’s why that matters to local businesses

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

There’s just something special about shopping IRL this time of the year.


https://laist.com/news/its-shop-local-saturday-heres-why-that-matters-to-local-businesses


Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules?

date: 2024-11-30, updated: 2024-11-30, from: The LAist

Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/how-did-mussels-sneak-into-california-despite-decades-of-state-shipping-rules


Warm weather and more light Santa Ana winds today through the weekend

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

Temperatures will rise up to about 5 degrees warmer inland.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/warm-weather-and-more-light-santa-ana-winds-today-through-the-weekend


Canyon Crest Fire grows to 254 acres as it burns near Jurupa Valley

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

The fire sparked on Thanksgiving evening has triggered an evacuation warning in Riverside County.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/canyon-crest-fire-tops-250-acres-jurupa-valley


Where to catch holiday light displays in Southern California

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without twinkling light displays.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/holiday-light-displays-in-southern-california-guide


Even with the rain, destructive fires are still possible

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

We’re heading into the peak of Santa Ana wind season.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/rain-destructive-fires-possible


Eat halal? Try these under-the-radar food trucks near DTLA

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

A new cluster of halal food trucks means Angelenos looking for halal options don’t have to drive down to O.C.


https://laist.com/news/food/eat-halal-try-these-under-the-radar-food-trucks-near-dtla


Immigrant-rights group urges DACA recipients to renew work permits before next Trump presidency

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

We’ve got info on where to get free immigration legal services.


https://laist.com/news/politics/immigrant-rights-group-daca-recipients-renew-work-permits


It’s soup season in LA. Here’s a guide to our warm, comforting favorites

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

Flavorful, vibrant soups from Burma, Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam to help you get through the cold, right here in SoCal.


https://laist.com/news/food/soup-season-guide-warm-comforting-favorites


Amazon drivers in LA say there’s rarely time to use a bathroom. Their solution? Peeing in a bottle

date: 2024-11-29, updated: 2024-11-29, from: The LAist

Both current and former drivers told LAist relieving themselves in the back of their delivery vans was incredibly common, even without the big holiday rush.


https://laist.com/news/amazon-drivers-in-la-time-pressure-bathroom-bottle


California has millions to spend on preventing behavioral health conditions. The state is seeking public input

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Hundreds of millions of Proposition 1 dollars will be set aside for behavioral health prevention.


https://laist.com/news/health/california-has-millions-to-spend-on-preventing-behavioral-health-conditions-the-state-is-seeking-public-input


Family Literacy Festival in Candyland!

date: 2024-11-28, from: City of Santa Clarita

“Books are a uniquely portable magic, much like candy that brightens our day and feeds our imagination.” – Stephen King By Mayor Pro Tem Bill Miranda When my kids were young, one of their favorite games was Candyland. The sweet-themed adventure race that sparks imagination in children – allowing them to feel the joy of […]

The post Family Literacy Festival in Candyland! appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/28/family-literacy-festival-in-candyland/


Cool, partly cloudy day on tap for Thanksgiving with light Santa Ana winds

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Highs in the 60s and 70s — perfect weather for a Turkey trot!


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/cool-partly-cloudy-day-on-tap-for-thanksgiving-with-light-santa-ana-winds


Best things to do Thanksgiving weekend in LA and SoCal: November 29 - December 1

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Take the family to Bob Baker’s marionette ‘Nutcracker,’ there’s a new musical at the Hudson Backstage, and get deals at Small Business Saturday and Museum Store Sunday events.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-thing-to-do-thanksgiving-weekend-los-angeles-southern-california-november-29-december-1


From Christmas classics to touring Broadway favorites, here’s what’s on stage in LA this holiday season

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Local indie productions like the Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, holiday favorites like A Christmas Carol, and big Broadway shows (see Wicked on stage!) are all coming to Southern California in December.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/holiday-theater-shows-los-angeles-december-2024


How you can help LAist watchdog your elected officials

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

What do you want us to keep tabs on?


https://laist.com/news/politics/how-you-can-help-laist-watchdog-your-elected-officials


What does a weak La Niña mean for rain in SoCal?

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

The rainy season is off to a slow start.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/weak-la-nina-rain-socal


When Motown moved to Hollywood

date: 2024-11-28, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

In 1972, the music empire relocated to Los Angeles to pursue ambitions of film and TV.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/when-motown-moved-to-hollywood


Reflexiones Sobre la Historia de los Nativos Americanos Durante el Día de Acción de Gracias

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

La llegada de cada temporada navideña en los EE. UU. trae el inevitable recuento y la narración errónea del “primer Día de Acción de Gracias”. A través de libros de […]

The post Reflexiones Sobre la Historia de los Nativos Americanos Durante el Día de Acción de Gracias appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/reflexiones-sobre-la-historia-de-los-nativos-americanos-durante-el-dia-de-accion-de-gracias/


Corriendo con Esperanza y Gratitud en el Día de Acción de Graciasy Más Allá

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Esta mañana de Acción de Gracias, al menos 7,500 personas de todas las edades están expresando su gratitud haciendo fila a lo largo de Lankershim Boulevard en North Hollywood para […]

The post Corriendo con Esperanza y Gratitud en el Día de Acción de Graciasy Más Allá appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/corriendo-con-esperanza-y-gratitud-en-el-dia-de-accion-de-graciasy-mas-alla/


Horóscopo

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Por Holiday Mathis (Creators.com) ARIES (21 de mar – 19 de abr) Si una relación es tan frágil que se romperá si alguna vez están enojados el uno con el […]

The post Horóscopo appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/horoscopo-191/


EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 28 de noviembre, 2024

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Sábado, Noviembre 30 Sunshine Makers Market X The Magnolia West Collective Twirls + Twigs 12445 Magnolia Blvd. Encino 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ¡Únase a nosotros para Sunshine Makers Market […]

The post EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 28 de noviembre, 2024 appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/eventos-locales-semana-de-28-de-noviembre-2024/


Patty López tiene Una Estrecha Ventaja para el Concejo Municipal de San Fernando Mientras se Cuentan las Últimas Boletas

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Solo queda una semana para que los funcionarios del condado de Los Ángeles tengan que certificar los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024. En la carrera por los dos […]

The post Patty López tiene Una Estrecha Ventaja para el Concejo Municipal de San Fernando Mientras se Cuentan las Últimas Boletas appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/patty-lopez-tiene-una-estrecha-ventaja-para-el-concejo-municipal-de-san-fernando-mientras-se-cuentan-las-ultimas-boletas/


Se Lleva a Cabo la Gran Ceremonia de Inauguración de la Vivienda “My Angel” para Veteranos

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

North Hills tiene un nuevo complejo de viviendas de apoyo permanente, “My Angel”, que brinda residencia a 54 veteranos y otras personas sin hogar en el Valle de San Fernando. […]

The post Se Lleva a Cabo la Gran Ceremonia de Inauguración de la Vivienda “My Angel” para Veteranos appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/se-lleva-a-cabo-la-gran-ceremonia-de-inauguracion-de-la-vivienda-my-angel-para-veteranos/


Los Educadores y Padres de la Escuela Secundaria Northridge Todavía se Tambalean Después del Encierro

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Los maestros y los padres están buscando mejores protocolos, capacitación y comunicación luego de lo que describen como un cierre “aterrador” y “caótico” en el campus a principios de este […]

The post Los Educadores y Padres de la Escuela Secundaria Northridge Todavía se Tambalean Después del Encierro appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/los-educadores-y-padres-de-la-escuela-secundaria-northridge-todavia-se-tambalean-despues-del-encierro/


Edward Perales, Residente de la Ciudad de San Fernando, Arrestado por Armas de Fuego

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Con información proporcionada a San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol Edward Perales, de 68 años, residente de la ciudad de San Fernando, fue arrestado el lunes 25 de noviembre por el […]

The post Edward Perales, Residente de la Ciudad de San Fernando, Arrestado por Armas de Fuego appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/edward-perales-residente-de-la-ciudad-de-san-fernando-arrestado-por-armas-de-fuego/


Las Pequeñas Empresas Animan a la Comunidad a Comprar Localmente

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Durante estas vacaciones de Acción de Gracias, muchas personas esperarán con ansias las ofertas disponibles en productos electrónicos, ropa, electrodomésticos y productos de belleza en Black Friday y Cyber Monday. […]

The post Las Pequeñas Empresas Animan a la Comunidad a Comprar Localmente appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/las-pequenas-empresas-animan-a-la-comunidad-a-comprar-localmente/


La Comedia Romántica ‘Say a Little Prayer’ Resuena en toda la Comunidad Latina de EE.UU.

date: 2024-11-28, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

Es tradición durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias reunirse con la familia para tener una gran comida y ver una película. Las ofertas de este año incluyen […]

The post La Comedia Romántica ‘Say a Little Prayer’ Resuena en toda la Comunidad Latina de EE.UU. appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/27/la-comedia-romantica-say-a-little-prayer-resuena-en-toda-la-comunidad-latina-de-ee-uu/


17 adorable gifts for pets — and the people who love them

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

Spoil a pet, or the person who loves them, with gifts that are off the leash.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/laist-holiday-gift-guide-gifts-for-pets


Republican Michelle Steel concedes 45th House seat to Democrat Derek Tran

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Democratic challenger Derek Tran had declared victory in California’s 45th House District on Monday.


https://laist.com/news/politics/steel-concedes-45th-house-seat


Applications Now Being Accepted for Several Santa Clarita Local Appointment Vacancies

date: 2024-11-27, from: City of Santa Clarita

The City of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for several positions serving on the Arts Commission; the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; the Planning Commission; the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (FAAP). Two positions on each Commission/Panel will expire on December 31, 2024. Selected candidates for […]

The post Applications Now Being Accepted for Several Santa Clarita Local Appointment Vacancies appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/27/applications-now-being-accepted-for-several-santa-clarita-local-appointment-vacancies-2/


Sweet Adventures Await at the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 17th Annual Family Literacy Festival

date: 2024-11-27, from: City of Santa Clarita

Enjoy a Candyland Journey of Reading and Fun on December 7 Get ready for a sweet day of fun at the 17th annual Family Literacy Festival at the Santa Clarita Public Library, Old Town Newhall Branch, on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “Sugar & Spice, Reading is Nice,” […]

The post Sweet Adventures Await at the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 17th Annual Family Literacy Festival appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/27/sweet-adventures-await-at-the-santa-clarita-public-librarys-17th-annual-family-literacy-festival/


Appeals court allows VA to delay new housing at West LA campus

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

With a stay now granted by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, work on any new housing will be put on ice until April.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-west-la-va-unhoused-veterans-affairs-campus-carter-stay-granted-appeal-ninth-circuit


Construction company charged with violations across SoCal

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

The company and two of its officials were charged with wage and tax violations in Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties.


https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/construction-company-charged-with-violations-across-socal


4 landmark cases that changed LGBTQ+ rights in the US

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

A new book from Lambda Legal, a law firm that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, chronicles the milestone court cases.


https://laist.com/news/la-history/4-landmark-cases-that-changed-lgbtq-rights-in-the-us


Lingering showers today ahead of sunny and dry Thanksgiving

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

Temperatures will continue to warm up through the week.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/lingering-showers-sunny-dry-thanksgiving


We asked chefs: How do you involve your kids in Thanksgiving food prep?

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

Kids might not be the most efficient sous chefs, but having them be part of the kitchen can be an enriching learning experience to learn about family traditions.


https://laist.com/news/education/early-childhood-education-pre-k/los-angeles-chef-how-to-involve-kids-in-food-prep


Cooking the Thanksgiving spread this week? Make sure to check these staple ingredients

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-28, from: The LAist

A number of food and drinks have been recalled in recent weeks over the risk of foodborne illnesses.


https://laist.com/news/health/california-los-angeles-thanksgiving-food-recalls-carrot-raw-milk-e-coli-listeria-bird-flu


New leader of LA homeless programs is out following questions about her oversight in OC during Andrew Do scandal

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

Before her time at L.A.’s homeless services agency, Lilly Simmering oversaw a county government department in Orange County that greenlit millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit now embroiled in a fraud scandal.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/orange-county-andrew-do-los-angeles-homeless-services-authority-lilly-simmering


Derek Tran maintains lead over Michelle Steel as vote counts trickle in

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

New vote tallies from Orange and L.A. counties late Tuesday afternoon showed Tran expanding his lead to 613 votes over incumbent Steel.


https://laist.com/news/politics/democrat-derek-tran-michelle-steel-gop-11-26-update


LA County supervisors vote to explore cutting homeless services agency’s budget, creating new department

date: 2024-11-27, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found late payments and inadequate monitoring of contracts.


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/la-county-supervisors-homeless-services-agency-budget


Derek Tran declares victory over Michelle Steel in closely watched House race

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

As of early Tuesday, Tran was leading Steel by 581 votes with fewer than1,700 ballots left to count, according to his campaign.


https://laist.com/news/politics/tran-declares-victory-over-steel-in-house-race


’We f***ing started a fire’: Orange County records document missteps by officials leading up to devastating Airport Fire

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.


https://laist.com/news/orange-county-records-document-missteps-by-officials-leading-up-to-devastating-airport-fire


The price tag on Project 2025’s abortion plan: $300 million cut to Medi-Cal

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.


https://laist.com/news/health/project-2025s-abortion-plan-300-million-cut-to-medi-cal


Two California prosecutors promised a different kind of justice. Voters turned on them

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

California voters turned on progressive district attorneys George Gascon and Pamela Price in the 2024 election, dealing a setback to the movement they championed.


https://laist.com/news/politics/two-california-prosecutors-promised-a-different-kind-of-justice-voters-turned-on-them


Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

“I have an opinion on this that might be a bit controversial. You really shouldn’t be cooking on Thanksgiving.”


https://laist.com/news/food/tips-top-chef-beat-holiday-cooking-stress


Trump’s deportations could cost California ‘hundreds of billions of dollars.’ Here’s how

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

Some California sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects of mass deportation.


https://laist.com/news/politics/trumps-deportations-could-cost-california-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-heres-how


RSV and other virus rates are low right now, though the holidays could change that

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

Health officials say virus levels could increase after the holidays.


https://laist.com/news/health/rsv-virus-rate-low-thanksgiving


The case for cities building their own internet networks

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-26, from: The LAist

A new report found that low-income Angelenos are paying disproportionately high rates for service.


https://laist.com/news/the-case-for-cities-building-their-own-internet-networks


Democrat Derek Tran’s lead over GOP Rep. Michelle Steel inches upward

date: 2024-11-26, updated: 2024-11-27, from: The LAist

Tran now leads Steel by 581 votes, an increase of 36 from Saturday.


https://laist.com/news/democrat-derek-tran-michelle-steel-gop-11-25-update


Skate Into the Holidays at The Cube’s 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

date: 2024-11-25, from: City of Santa Clarita

Get a Sneak Peak of the Holiday Skate Show – Disney’s Frozen Ice Holiday! Join the City of Santa Clarita for the 4th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint | Valencia (27745 Smyth Drive) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Santa Clarita City […]

The post Skate Into the Holidays at The Cube’s 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony appeared first on City of Santa Clarita.


https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/25/skate-into-the-holidays-at-the-cubes-4th-annual-holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony/


Let’s Talk Turkey: Be Safe, Not Sorry at Thanksgiving

date: 2024-11-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

On easily the worst day for home-cooking fires, SCE offers tips to prevent them and electrical accidents By Paul Netter ENERGIZED by Edison In Virginia Woolf’s telling, “One cannot think […]

The post Let’s Talk Turkey: Be Safe, Not Sorry at Thanksgiving appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/25/lets-talk-turkey-be-safe-not-sorry-at-thanksgiving/


City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road

date: 2024-11-25, from: City of Santa Clarita

Orchard Village Road Protected Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks. This temporary installation will stretch between approximately Lyons Avenue and Mill Valley Road, utilizing the existing roadway shoulder to create a dedicated, safe lane […]

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https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2024/11/25/city-emphasizes-pedestrian-safety-on-orchard-village-road/


For LA council member, new homeless services audit was ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

L.A. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez wants to pull funding from LAHSA. Big question: Would the city do a better job overseeing homeless services?


https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-homeless-services-authority-lahsa-city-council-monica-rodriguez-motion


Judge sets January hearing for possible resentencing of Menendez brothers

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

Some family members say they believe the brothers were molested by their father and that it’s “time for them to go home.”


https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/menendez-brothers-resentencing-date-scheduled


RFK Jr. was on the losing side of California vaccine fights. Now, Trump wants him in his cabinet

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a key figure in protests over California vaccine laws. He could set U.S. health policy in the Trump administration.


https://laist.com/news/politics/rfk-jr-was-on-the-losing-side-of-california-vaccine-fights-now-trump-wants-him-in-his-cabinet


Setting the Table for a Safe Thanksgiving

date: 2024-11-25, from: the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol de Valle San Fernando

By Paul NetterENERGIZED by Edison Writer Thanksgiving traditions run the gamut — from recipes to activities and more — but there is one tradition that everyone can do without. Home-cooking […]

The post Setting the Table for a Safe Thanksgiving appeared first on The San Fernando Valley Sun.


https://sanfernandosun.com/2024/11/25/setting-the-table-for-a-safe-thanksgiving/


‘What’s going to happen to my kids’: California prepares to resist Trump deportations

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

The “Sanctuary State’ is readying legal challenges to thwart a second Trump administration’s mass deportation plans.


https://laist.com/news/politics/whats-going-to-happen-to-my-kids-california-prepares-to-resist-trump-deportations


In November election, OC earned its purple cred

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

Is O.C. a harbinger for the future of America?


https://laist.com/news/politics/november-election-orange-county-results


Rainy, cool start to Thanksgiving week

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

Expect below normal temperatures all week.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/weather-rain-cold-thanksgving-week


Best things to do Thanksgiving week: November 25 - 28

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

‘Digital Witness’ at LACMA, Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities and turkey trots, ‘Planes Trains, and Automobiles’ at the Aero and more holiday best things to do.


https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-things-to-do-thanksgiving-week-los-angeles-southern-california-november-25-28


Voters approved more funding to fix LA, Orange County schools. Now what?

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

With the vast majority of ballots tallied, most Southern California local school funding measures and the statewide bond, Proposition 2, are passing.


https://laist.com/news/education/2024-election-california-los-angeles-orange-county-school-bonds-proposition-2-results


Climate change made all of this year’s Atlantic hurricanes so much worse

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive power.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/climate-change-atlantic-hurricanes-worse


Can solar and farming work together to fight climate change in Southern California?

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

A new study will explore the possibilities of “agrivoltaics.”


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/solar-farming-work-together-fight-climate-change-southern-california


It’s already official: You’re living through the hottest year on record

date: 2024-11-25, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

According to the European Union’s climate agency, 2024 is also the first year to breach a key climate threshold.


https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/official-hottest-year-on-record


The Doo Dah Parade gives Old Town Pasadena its yearly dose of camp and zaniness

date: 2024-11-24, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

This year’s Doo Dah Parade brought together lovers of gaudiness, camp, mirthfulness, and all types of self-expression into the streets of Old Town Pasadena.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/the-doodah-parade-gives-old-town-pasadena-its-dose-of


Live from Echo Park Lake, the Peso Pluma lookalike contest

date: 2024-11-24, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

I said I was going to go. And here I am.


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/live-from-echo-park-lake-the-peso-pluma-lookalike-contest


There are jobs in homeless services. This community college has launched a program to fill them

date: 2024-11-24, updated: 2024-11-24, from: The LAist

There are some 1,300 jobs in the homeless services sector in L.A. County that have remained unfilled.


https://laist.com/news/education/santa-monica-college-homeless-services


Wax On Hi-Fi is spinning southern roots with Japanese vinyl culture. What does this small business mean for DTLA?

date: 2024-11-24, updated: 2024-11-24, from: The LAist

A new restaurant serving more than food, but a heartbeat for a neighborhood in revival


https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/wax-on-hi-fi-is-spinning-southern-roots-with-japanese-vinyl-culture-what-does-this-small-business-mean-for-dtla


Democrat Derek Tran’s lead over GOP Rep. Michelle Steel continues to grow in Saturday ballot release

date: 2024-11-24, updated: 2024-11-25, from: The LAist

Tran now leads Steel by 545 votes, an increase of 26 votes from Friday.


https://laist.com/news/politics/democrat-derek-tran-michelle-steel-11-23-update