Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and with it comes the unofficial kickoff to summer. Whether you’re planning beach time, backyard grilling, a hike in the hills, a camping escape, a road trip or a day on the water, Southern California’s sunshine is calling. But before you head out, a little preparation can go a […]
Sun, Fun and Safety: Your Essential Guide to a Healthy Memorial Day Weekend
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Girls’ Sports Day Returned to Sylmar with Free Athletic Programming
In 2023, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) debuted Girls’ Sports Day at El Cariso Park, an event meant to close the gender gap in sports by connecting young girls with athletic programming and mentoring. And on Saturday, May 17, it made its return to Sylmar. Approximately 300 girls […]
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America’s Public Health Crisis is Bigger than Just Measles
By Howard Dean In the first three months of 2026, America logged roughly 1,600 measles cases – nearly as many as the total number for all of 2025, which was by far the worst year we’ve seen for the highly infectious virus in decades. In fact, because we’ve had more than 12 straight months of […]
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Members of San Fernando American Legion Post 176 Dedicate Ritchie Valens Bandstand
Over 150 people gathered at the San Fernando American Legion Post 176 for the dedication of the Ritchie Valens Bandstand. It was also a celebration honoring the 85th birthday of the late Valens – a Mexican American rock ‘n’ roll icon widely beloved in his hometown of Pacoima and a source of pride to others […]
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Descanso Gardens to Break Ground on Water Reclamation Project
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE (CNS) – Descanso Gardens broke ground Monday, May 18, on a series of water reclamation, wildfire readiness and habitat restoration projects designed to improve long-term sustainability and public access at the botanical garden. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the auxiliary parking lot at Descanso Gardens, where excavation began on a new […]
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The City of LA Breaks Ground on New Stormwater Capture Project at Pacoima Park
The David M. Gonzales Recreation Center in Pacoima is the first location for nine stormwater capture projects planned for areas across the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez announced the official launch of the construction. “This groundbreaking is an incredible and critical milestone for a community that […]
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CSUN Inspired Students to Follow their Dreams
(This is the second of a two-part series profiling students taking part in California State University, Northridge’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.) It’s easy to tell someone to follow their dreams. But the path is not always straight forward. Sometimes life happens. Regardless of the obstacles or the time it took to navigate them, members of […]
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Insurers are Blocking Mental Health Care
By Guy Anthony More than one in five American adults battle depression, bipolar disorder or some other mental illness. And even with insurance, about two-thirds of those patients can’t access treatment. That’s because insurers are openly disregarding federal law and structuring plans that provide inadequate coverage for mental health care. These barriers especially harm patients […]
