Tag: Griffith Observatory
LA Astronomical Society Celebrates 100 Years With Celebration At Griffith Park
SANTA MONICA—In 1926, a group of amateur telescope makers established the Los Angeles Astronomical Society; the organization was originally called the Los Angeles Telescope...
Griffith Observatory Opened For Filming
GRIFFITH PARK—On March 5, Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass announced a 70 percent reduction in filming fees at Griffith Observatory. The costs have been...
Griffith Observatory Celebrates 90th Anniversary
GRIFFITH PARK—On February 19, the Griffith Park Observatory begins celebrations for its 90th anniversary with Star Parties, lectures and more. They will broadcast All...
Small Brush Fire Battled Near Griffith Observatory
GRIFFITH PARK—On Friday, November 15, the LAFD reported that a small brush fire at 2800 E Observatory Rd. at 3:08 a.m. Approximately 1/4 acre...
Hiker Rescued In Griffith Park October 6
GRIFFITH PARK—On Sunday, October 6, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that they had to rescue a hiker near Mt. Hollywood Drive at 8:39...
LAFD Battle Brush Fire Near Griffith Observatory
GRIFFITH PARK—On Tuesday, July 2, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported they battled a brush fire at 9:43 p.m. The fire was located at...
Griffith Observatory’s New Show Opens May 20
GRIFFITH PARK—The Griffith Observatory’s new planetary show “Signs of Life” will be open to the public starting Friday, May 20 at the Samuel Oschin...
“Person Of Interest” Detained For Los Feliz Fire
LOS FELIZ— A brush fire burned approximately six acres near Griffith Observatory before The Los Angeles Fire Department contained the blaze, on Tuesday, May...
Griffith Observatory Hosting Online Broadcast Of Lunar Eclipse
Griffith Park— A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Los Angeles tonight on Sunday, May 15. The Griffith Park Observatory will be hosting...
Virtual Trip To Griffith Observatory
GRIFFITH PARK— North State Public Radio show Blue Dot host David Schlom this week took a virtual field trip to the Griffith Observatory that...
LAFD Contains Brush Fire Near Griffith Observatory
LOS FELIZ—Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department took approximately one hour to extinguish a brush fire near the Griffith Observatory on Monday, October...
Griffith Observatory Closing Temporarily
GRIFFITH PARK—The Griffith Observatory is scheduled to close for two weeks due to construction starting Monday, April 22 to Monday, May 6.
Four major projects...
Griffith Observatory Hosting Encounter With Mars
GRIFFITH PARK—The Griffith Observatory plans to give science enthusiasts and planet lovers an optimal view of the planet of Mars.
On Monday, July 30, the...
Griffith Park Evacuated Due To Brush Fire
GRIFFITH PARK—At 2:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Griffith Park. According to the...
Griffith Observatory Hosts Free Solar Eclipse Viewing
GRIFFITH PARK—The Griffith Observatory will offer a free public viewing of the “Great American Eclipse” on Monday, August 21, from 9:05 a.m. to 11:44...
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...
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...
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...
LAFD Accepts 5 New Wildland Fire Engines
GRIFFITH PARK—On Tuesday, December 8, the Los Angeles Fire Department accepted the delivery of five new Type III Wildland Fire Engines from the California...
Griffith Observatory Hosting Supermoon Party
GRIFFITH PARK—On Sunday, September 27, Griffith Observatory will be hosting a Star Party for those who want to view the "supermoon" lunar eclipse in...
