Griffith Park
Groups Fight Against Closure Of Gate To Hollywood Sign
GRIFFITH PARK—On Monday, May 1, homeowners and Griffith Park preservationists from three local organizations filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to challenge...
City Council Approves Funding For Griffith Park Study
GRIFFITH PARK—On Friday, March 31, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed Councilmember David Ryu’s motion to allocate $100,000 of the Fourth Council District’s...
Court Order Closes Access Point To Hollywood Sign
HOLLYWOOD HILLS–City officials will close the Beachwood Drive gate that allows pedestrian access to the Hollywood sign beginning Tuesday, April 18 to comply with...
Griffith Observatory DASH Shuttle Service Expanding To Weekdays
GRIFFITH PARK—The weekend DASH shuttle to Griffith Observatory will expand its services to weekdays beginning Tuesday, March 21. The new services will also run...
Popular Hiking Path To Be Blocked By City Of Los Angeles
GRIFFITH PARK—The city of Los Angeles will soon block visitors from using the popular hiking path to the Hollywood sign after a continuing battle...
Small Brush Fire Doused Near Griffith Observatory
GRIFFITH PARK—A small brush fire was reported near The Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7. Only a tiny section of the...
Councilmember Motions To Combat Increased L.A. Tourism
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu called for a motion to deal with the increased tourism in Los Angeles and its impact on neighboring...
“Hollyweed” Sign Prank Suspect Arrested
GRIFFITH PARK—The suspect responsible for changing the Hollywood sign to “Hollyweed” on New Year’s Day was arrested on Monday, January 9.
Zachary Cole Fernandez, 30,...
Hollywood Sign To Increase Security After Prank
GRIFFITH PARK—After the Hollywood sign was vandalized to read 'Hollyweed' on New Year's Day, officials are planning to increase security to better protect the...
Hollywood Sign Vandalized To Read As “Hollyweed”
GRIFFITH PARK—The iconic “Hollywood” sign was altered by an unknown prankster to read as “Hollyweed” on Sunday, January 1.
The sign was altered sometime between midnight...
Native American Artists Explore Fire At The Autry
GRIFFITH PARK—The Autry Museum at Griffith Park will present a new exhibition titled, “Reduction” that explores the significance of fire as a cultural tool...
Griffith Park To Celebrate 120 Years
GRIFFITH PARK—Griffith Park will be celebrating 120 years of existence at the park’s Merry-Go-Round on December 16.
The event will be presented by the Los...
LAFD Rescues Four People From Los Angeles River
GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Fire Department rescued four people from the Los Angeles River in Atwater Village on Monday, November 21.
Erik Scott of the Los Angeles...
L.A. Zoo Lights To Sparkle And Shine
GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Zoo Lights festive holiday display returns in its third year for visitors of all ages to enjoy from Friday, November 18...
Griffith Observatory Lecture to Explore Space Colonization
GRIFFITH PARK—A lecture and book signing event will explore the appeal of space adventure and colonization of Titan at the Griffith Observatory on Thursday,...
Native Documentary Shorts At The Autry Museum
GRIFFITH PARK—A selection of five Native short documentary films will be shown at The Autry Museum in Griffith Park on Saturday, November 12 at...
Tax To Add Fire Patrol Passes
SANTA MONICA/HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Tax measures to increase fire patrol in the cities of Santa Monica and Hollywood Hills passed on Tuesday, November 8.
Measure FF implements...
DUI Suspect Crashes Into Patrol Car Near Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—A DUI suspect was arrested in Griffith Park after colliding into a patrol car injuring two officers near 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. on Sunday, November 6.
Los Angeles Police...
New Performance Stage Planned For Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—Plans for a permanent performance stage in Griffith Park have been granted by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge. The judge ruled...
Griffith Park Not Hosting Golf For 2024 Olympics
GRIFFITH PARK—Griffith Park was considered to host golf for the 2024 Olympics, but has been moved to the Pacific Palisades’ Riviera Country Club instead. Los...
ENTERTAINMENT
“Transformers: The Last Knight” Wins The Box-Office
HOLLYWOOD—Its June and the past 2 months have been quite disappointing if you ask me when it comes to summer blockbusters. So many flicks...
