Tag: Griffith park
Oscar Alejandro Hernandez’s Body Found In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—On March 31, the body of a hiker identified as Oscar Alejandro Hernandez, 29, was discovered. Hernandez was found in a remote area...
Hiker Rescued In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—A hiker was rescued in Griffith Park on Sunday, January 2 after getting injured. Firefighters and Park Rangers located an adult female hiker...
Tree Falls In Griffith Park Damaging 30 Cars
GRIFFITH PARK—LAFD received a call regarding a 40 foot to 50 foot tree that fell in the parking lot of the Greek Theater, damaging...
The LAFD Extinguishes Brush Fire In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Wednesday, June 30, in Griffith Park. The fire erupted near the Griffith...
Cliff Rescue In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK- On Wednesday, June 23, at approximately 4:47 p.m. the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the West Observatory Trail in...
Griffith Park Community Cleanup
GRIFFITH PARK—A community cleanup for Griffith Park was hosted to help prevent wildfires on Saturday, June 5. Multiple organizations hosted the cleanup to help...
Valentin Broeksmit Reported Missing
GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Police Department and the family of Valentin Broeksmit is asking for the public's assistance in locating him. The LAPD reported...
Griffith Park Summit Re-Named To Honor Tom LaBonge
GRIFFITH PARK—The Mount Hollywood summit located above the Griffith Observatory was recently re-named in remembrance of Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge who passed away...
Proposal To Mitigate Traffic Congestion Is Met With Opposition
GRIFFITH PARK— A new proposal of a gondola to meet the challenges of overcrowding and traffic congestion at Griffith Park is met with opposition.
According...
Griffith Park’s Annual Festival Goes Virtual
GRIFFITH PARK—The National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign announced on Monday, October 5, that its annual festival which aims to raise people’s awareness of protecting...
L.A. Zoo To Host Drive-In Movie Nights Throughout October
GRIFFITH PARK—The Los Angeles Zoo will offer a new drive-in movie experience starting on Friday, October 16, with tickets going on sale on Monday,...
L.A. City Council Introduces Motion To Erect RBG Statue
LOS FELIZ—On Tuesday, September 22, three Los Angeles City Councilmembers filed a motion to have a statue erected in honor of the late U.S....
Councilman Ryu Aims To Pause Construction In Fire-Prone Areas
HOLLYWOOD HILLS — Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu introduced legislation to pause ongoing construction on hillside areas deemed prone to fires. The motion...
LA’s “Haunted Hayride” Moves To A Drive-Up Experience
GRIFFITH PARK—The traditional Los Angeles “Haunted Hayride” began selling tickets for this year’s Halloween event, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment announced on Tuesday, August 25.
The event...
Yoga Classes Being Held At Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—On Sunday, August 16, EventBrite informed citizens of Los Angeles that there will be yoga classes in Griffith Park each Sunday at 3...
Griffith Park Carousel Operator Julio Gosdinski Passes Away
GRIFFITH PARK—Griffith Park carousel's operator, Julio Gosdinski, passed away on Friday, August 7, at age 49.
Known by the locals as 'Mr. G' or 'The...
New Shelter For The Homeless Opens In Los Feliz
LOS FELIZ—On Friday, July 24, a brand new shelter opened up for the homeless population with a grand opening for its 19th Bridge Shelter...
Four Months Earlier: A Virtual Walk Through Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK— The mobile video game “Linda & Joan Prologue: Four Months Earlier” allows players to take a virtual hike up to the Griffith...
Governor Urged To Enact Poison Ban
GRIFFITH PARK— On Thursday, June 25, The Friends of Griffith Park expressed that it is urging Governor Newsom to implement an emergency moratorium on...
Griffith Park Local’s Guide Published
GRIFFITH PARK—Last month, American author and outdoor journalist Casey Schreiner published his second book, "Discovering Griffith Park: A Local’s Guide." In the book, Schreiner...
