Susan Orlean explains to LA library audience why she dives deep

Los Angeles Daily News 11/2 3:30A David Allen

Curiosity is what drives Susan Orlean , author of books on the trade in orchids ( The Orchid Thief ), the first canine movie star ( Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend ) and the nocturnal portion of...

Austin Beutner targets utility costs in the race for Los Angeles mayor

Los Angeles Daily News 10/31 2:00A Teresa Liu

Mayoral hopeful Austin Beutner brought his affordability-focused campaign to Van Nuys on Thursday, decrying the rising cost of utility services and accusing the City Hall of quietly passing along hikes to Angelenos without proper public...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 30-Nov. 7

Los Angeles Daily News 10/30 2:00A Holly Andres

Noche de los Muertos is on Nov. 2 at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. In the file photo, decorations and altars during Gloria Molina Grand Park s Downtown Día de los Muertos in Los...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 23-31

Los Angeles Daily News 10/23 2:00A Holly Andres

These two are smiling at the LA Haunted Hayride. How haunted can the event be? Melvin the Mortician and his clown friend pose for a photo together during the LA Haunted Hayride event on Sept. 26, 2025...

Sherman Oaks Street Fair on Sunday was packed for fun for all ages

Los Angeles Daily News 10/20 3:00A Holly Andres

The Sherman Oaks Street Fair, billed as the largest single day event in the San Fernando Valley, didn t disappoint the crowd on Sunday on a closed-to-traffic stretch of Ventura Boulevard. The 33rd...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 16-24

Los Angeles Daily News 10/16 2:00A Holly Andres

A wagon driven by a pumpkin rolls though the Pumpkin Forest at “Carved” in Descanso Gardens on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Here is a sampling of things to...

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Oct. 9-17

Los Angeles Daily News 10/9 2:00A Holly Andres

Steve Caveagna entertains the audience during Circus Vargas s current show Hollywood Dreams from Oct. 11-20 at Valencia Town Center in Valencia. (Photo courtesy of Circus Vargas) Here is a sampling of...

Hit-and-run driver injures LA Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky's staffer, kills her dog

NBC Los Angeles LA City Council 10/7 9:12A Helen Jeong, Dennis Broad and Yv

A staff member for Los Angeles Councilwoman for Katy Yaroslavsky was recovering from her injuries Tuesday after she was struck by a pickup truck Sunday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department told...

After 40 years, Airtel Plaza Hotel at Van Nuys Airport to close its doors

Los Angeles Daily News 10/7 3:51A City News Service

After more than 40 years of operation, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at Van Nuys Airport will be closing its doors on Sunday with an event planned Tuesday, Oct. 7, allowing residents, business leaders and the team to look back on...

Rich Archbold: Legacy Runners dwindling but determined few remain

Los Angeles Daily News 10/4 1:00A Rich Archbold

Long Beach Marathon Legacy Runners may be dwindling, but there still are some determined to be at the start line Sunday for the historic race which started in 1982. They will once again line up for...

Woodland Hills Farmers Market aims to support local farmers

Los Angeles Daily News 9/30 3:00A Staff report

The Woodland Hills Farmers Market opened in 2022 on Shoup Avenue a few blocks north of Ventura Boulevard where the owner, Shivam Dhupar, says he puts  an emphasis on supporting local farmers, business...

Is it better to rent or own in California? That depends.

Los Angeles Daily News 9/28 2:00A Jeff Goertzen, Jonathan Lansner

The debate over renting vs. owning has long posed a challenge for households in California. Arguments have morphed in recent years as home prices and mortgage rates soared beyond the increasing rents....

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 25-Oct. 3

Los Angeles Daily News 9/25 2:00A Holly Andres

The inaugural concert at the Sesevenga Pavilion at Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park is on Oct. 4 in Porter Ranch. Locked Out of Heaven, a Bruno Mars tribute band, performs at the free event. A view of the...

Hawthorne Plaza owner has a year to revamp the long-decaying mall site — but will it happen?

Los Angeles Daily News 9/15 2:00A Tyler Shaun Evains

Graffiti is scrawled on the walls. Light fixtures have been torn out. The roof is partially collapsed and code violations abound – from plumbing to electrical. Welcome to Hawthorne Plaza, an...

Portland vacation proves polarizing. In 2025, what isn’t?

Los Angeles Daily News 9/7 3:30A David Allen

In America 2025, seemingly everything has to be viewed through a partisan political lens. Even my personal vacations. I wrote Aug. 29 about having enjoyed myself in Portland and Seattle ....