Tag: Griffith park
More Money Requested For LA’s River Restoration
GRIFFITH PARK— Members of Los Angeles Congress drafted a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday, June 22 asking for a...
L.A. Zoo And Autry Museum To Remain Closed
GRIFFITH PARK─ Officials announced on Thursday, June 11, that the Los Angeles Zoo and Autry National Museum will remain closed. This is despite the...
Community Fundraiser Helps Preserve Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—After a canceled real estate deal and a community fundraiser, Griffith Park is growing in size.
In an effort to preserve Griffith Park, fellow...
“Discovering Griffith Park” Gives Locals Historical Insight
GRIFFITH PARK—Founder and editor-in-chief of ModernHiker.com, Casey Schreiner published his second book, "Discovering Griffith Park: A Local’s Guide" on May 15.
Schreiner has the “most-read...
Griffith Park Virtual Re-Run Takes Place On May 24
GRIFFITH PARK—Griffith Park Virtual Re-Run will take place on Sunday, May 24. OTG Events aims to provide participants safe, inexpensive, and memorable running experience...
Vehicle Collision Traps 3 People, One In Critical Condition
GRIFFITH PARK—Three people were trapped in their vehicle after an accident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 23 on the 4400 block...
Hiker Dies After Experiencing Cardiac Arrest
GRIFFITH PARK—A hiker in distress who needed assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department, died after suffering from an apparent cardiac arrest on Friday,...
Free Shuttles Through Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—On Saturday, December 7, free public shuttle rides will stop at 12 areas around Griffith Park. The news was announced via a press...
Brush Fire Transpires In Hollywood Hills
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Saturday, November 9, at 1:52 p.m., a brush fire started in the area of 3694 North Barham Blvd. Firefighters from the Los...
Body Found Beneath Power Lines In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—The body of a man was discovered beneath a high voltage transmission tower in Griffith Park on Wednesday, September 11 around 1 p.m.
Officials...
Griffith Park, Pan Pacific Park Pool Open For Extra Month
LOS FELIZ—Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu announced this week that the pool at Griffith Park and Pan Pacific Park will remain open for...
Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival Begins June 29
GRIFFITH PARK—The Annual Free Shakespeare Festival will return on June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. "Twelfth Night" will...
Man Found Dead In Griffith Park Bathroom
GRIFFITH PARK—Kil Young Baek, 51, was found dead in a bathroom by a Griffith Park employee on Sunday, May 19.
After the discovery, police officers...
Police Chase Ends In Parking Structure
GRIFFITH PARK—On Tuesday, February 12, a woman led authorities on a high-speed car chase throughout the San Fernando Valley. The suspect was taken into...
Body Of Woman Found In Griffith Park
GRIFFITH PARK—The body of a woman was discovered on Tuesday, January 29 in Griffith Park.
According to reports, at around 11:00 a.m. a park ranger...
Muhammad Ali’s Former Mansion For Sale
GRIFFITH PARK—Boxer Muhammad Ali's former Los Angeles mansion located in Hancock Park is on the market for close to $17 million. The Italian Renaissance...
Possible Aerial Tram To Hollywood Sign
GRIFFITH PARK—On Wednesday, October 3, Los Angeles City Council met and unanimously approved the investigation of creating an aerial tram out of the Arts,...
LAPD Investigates Trespassing Case At Zoo
GRIFFITH PARK—Officials at the LA Zoo became aware last week of a video showing a man climbing a small fence and entering a hippopotamus...
Bomb Threat Forces Greek Theatre Evacuation
GRIFFITH PARK—Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department evacuated the Greek Theatre following a call-in bomb threat on Sunday, July 15.
The sold-out show by...
Griffith Observatory Bomb Scare
GRIFFITH PARK—The Griffith Observatory was evacuated due to a bomb scare Saturday, July 14. Hikers, tourists, and pedestrians were all forced to leave the...
