Tag: Griffith park

Climate Change Legislation Signed By Governor Brown

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Wednesday, October 7, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation SB-350 at the Griffith Park Observatory. The signed legislation states that it is mandatory...

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Returns To Griffith Park

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GRIFFITH PARK—The month of October is full of frights, and the popular Los Angeles Haunted Hayride has returned to Griffith Park to add to...

Man Convicted Of Murdering, Dismembering Boyfriend

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Thursday, October 1, 40-year-old Gabriel Campos-Martinez was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of 66-year-old Harvey Medellin, whom he strangulated, dismembered,...

Griffith Observatory Hosting Supermoon Party

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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...

New Urbanism Film Fest Hosts Griffith Park History Hike

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Saturday, September 12, there will be a five-mile hike around Griffith Park to raise money for the upcoming New Urbanism Film Festival. New...

Run, Walk And Roll For Shane’s Inspiration

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Saturday, September 19, the 18th Annual Shane's Inspiration Walk and Roll fundraiser will take place in Griffith Park. Shane's Inspiration is a non-profit...

Multiple Acre Brush Fire In Griffith Park

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GRIFFITH PARK—Over 100 firefighters extinguished a minor brush fire in Griffith Park on Saturday, September 5, after burning for a little more than an hour...

Mountain Lion Killed Crossing Freeway

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GRIFFITH PARK–On Thursday, August 13, National Park Services reported the death of a mountain lion, who was hit by a car while attempting to...

“Much Ado About Nothing” Delights

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GRIFFITH PARK—The Independent Shakespeare Company's second play of the summer, "Much Ado About Nothing," brought a hearty dose of laughs to Griffith Park's Old...

Sobriety Walk Helps Women With Addiction

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Saturday, August 15, the Women For Sobriety Center will be holding their third annual 5K walk-a-thon to raise money and awareness for...

UnitedLA Hosts Picnic For Runners

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GRIFFITH PARK—This Saturday, August 8, local running organization UnitedLA is hosting a "family picnic" at the Griffith Park Old Zoo to celebrate Los Angeles's...

David Ryu Hires Five New Staffers

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LOS FELIZ/SHERMAN OAKS—On August 4, Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu announced the hiring of five new staff members, including three field deputies, a...

LA Zoo Celebrates World Elephant Day

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GRIFFITH PARK—On August 8 and 9, the Los Angeles Zoo is holding a special celebration commemorating World Elephant Day. World Elephant Day is an international...

Two Missing Special Olympics Athletes Found

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GRIFFITH PARK—On Thursday, July 30, two athletes that were taking part in the Special Olympics were reported missing. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that...

City Council Votes To Return $600K In Spending

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SHERMAN OAKS/LOS FELIZ—On Tuesday,  July 28, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a motion to return over $600,000 in discretionary money. The discretionary money...

Sia Buys $4.7 Million Los Feliz Home

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LOS FELIZ—Sia Furler, better known as award-winning musical artist Sia, purchased a 1924 Mediterranean Revival house designed by A.F. Leich for $4.7 million. The home,...

Griffith Park Tea House Donated To City

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GRIFFITH PARK—Griffith Park Tea House, a public art project that was built over an unused concrete foundation on the park's Mount Bell, was recently...

Nikki Reed Lists Hollywood Hills Home

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS—"Twilight" Actress Nikki Reed has listed her Spanish villa-style home in Hollywood Hills for an asking price of $1.3 million. The property’s main...

Dispute Over Hollywood Sign Access

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GRIFFITH PARK—There has been an ongoing dispute between tourists and residents who live in the vicinity of the famed Hollywood sign. The sign, which originally...

Griffith Park Carousel Hosts Children’s Fundraiser

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GRIFFITH PARK—On July 11, a fundraiser will be held at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. The Festival of Children Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to create a supportive...