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The historical Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Site of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1984 Olympic Games.

LA Bracing for Olympic-Sized Traffic Surge in ’28

Devlin Jimenez November 7, 2025

The city of Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California are on the verge of their largest influx of visitors in history, with the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics on the horizon. Government officials,...

Classic cars and good times roll in to Granada Hills every Tuesday

Staff October 20, 2025

The group calls the information event the Cruz-In. Every Tuesday evening this Granada Hills shopping center parking lot fills with eye-catching cars and enthusiasts. There is no admission and those...

This year, several new features of the Reseda Rising Art Walk emphasized interactive art-making and youth participation.

Neighbors Celebrate Art, Culture and Connection at Reseda Rising Art Walk

Devlin Jimenez October 19, 2025

What began as a small neighborhood initiative to breathe new life into Reseda’s historic business district has evolved into one of the San Fernando Valley’s most anticipated community celebrations....

Customers at Continental Comics on Devonshire Street enjoy popular issues like Marvel’s X-Men and The Amazing
Spider-Man and DC's Teen Titans.

The Valley’s Mom-and-Pop Comics Shops

Anthony De La O October 19, 2025

While comic book stores have become known for special days and big events, shops around the Valley are building culture and community daily. Different events are held year round that celebrate certain...

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