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After the Storm

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of fresh snowfall in the mountains. The glistening white landscape and crisp air can be a sight to behold. But if you’re planning to rush up to see the snow right after a large snowstorm, there are some essential things to remember to ensure your safety and enjoyment.  Beautiful Scenes Like This entice people to run on up to the sn...

An Interview with the Owners of Gus & Andy's

  Gus & Andy’s Kitchen & Bar. The message on the main restaurant wall- "Our family has been in the restaurant business for over 85 years and 4 generations. Our grandparents are Gus & Andy, and we are twins named after them. Along with our brother Tommy, we run this restaurant as a family affair. Whether we're grilling your food or pouring your drink. We're...

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Womens History Month

Women’s History Month: Women you should know who changed the world Behind some of the most fascinating discoveries and innovations and bold social changes are women whose names might not be familiar but whose stories are worth knowing. Of course, there are far too many to all fit on one list. But here are a handful of profiles from The Conversation that highlight the brilliance, grit, ...

LA FREE Things to-do

Free Things To Do For the Next 40 Days in L.A.  So you know what… let’s do something about that. Let’s do some long-range planning. Contained in the 40-day rundown to follow you’ll find an eclectic assortment of festivals, exhibition openings, holiday celebrations, and art events… all with free admission. Highlights include College Night at The Get...

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An Inspiring Story

At this California prison, ‘we are no longer prisoners. We are professionals." Richard Teer, 46, in his cap and gown ready for Offender Mentor Certification Program graduation ceremony at California State Prison in Lancaster. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Before the graduates strode in to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” their prison blues peekin...

TikTok Scrutiny

TikTok Scrutiny: CEO Will Tell Lawmakers App Is Safe For Minors And Ban Would ‘Hurt’ U.S. Economy TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will highlight the app’s safety measures to protect minors and efforts to firewall U.S. user data from foreign access as he speaks to U.S. lawmakers Thursday, according to the text of his prepared remarks released by the House Energy and Commer...

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Safe and Slow Pedestrian Safety Program

I’m so excited to announce the Neighborhood Safe and Slow program, a new initiative designed with the safety of our communities in mind. As someone who served on the Town Council for 7 years, with pedestrian safety as one of my main focuses. Through my efforts while on the Town Council and the strong voices in our community, we secured a flashing crosswalk at Glenwood and Foothill&nbs...

The Explosive Tradition of Fireworks on July 4th

Ah, the Fourth of July! It's that time of the year when we gather with friends and family, fire up the grill, and bask in the summer sun. But what would this patriotic celebration be without the grand spectacle of fireworks illuminating the night sky? As it turns out, setting off mini-explosions of all shapes and colors (particularly red, white, and blue) on July 4 goes back almost as far a...

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The Vegas Sphere

If you scale up the spending by three orders of magnitude and drop $2.3 billion on an immersive spherical entertainment venue, what you end up with is The Sphere Las Vegas, which announced its arrival on Tuesday by lighting up its 580,000-square-foot external LED skin, or "exosphere." Sphere was designed by Populous, the global architecture firm behind many of the world's top s...

Cursive writing mandatory in Claifornia schools

In a world rapidly embracing digital technology, California has taken a distinct step by enacting a law that ensures students are taught the art of cursive writing. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 446 into law, thereby mandating the teaching of cursive writing across the state. Assembly Bill 446, also known as AB 446, introduces a significant amendment to the state's education co...