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Schools back in session today! Boy, Summer just flew by. If you’re a parent of LAUSD kid(s), I hope this school year is as fun and productive as it can be. If you don’t have kids or they’re beyond school years, head out to work a little earlier than usual to account for all the parents taking their kids to school.

Did You Know - There are 252 LAUSD schools in the San Fernando Valley, with over 140,000 students. That’s more people than live in Simi Valley!

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🎨 Double the Art, Double the Inspiration at CSUN

Cal State Northridge is serving up two thought-provoking exhibitions this fall — and you can catch them both at a single reception night.

The Journey is the Destination: Recording Los Angeles (Main Gallery, Aug 25 – Nov 6)
This multi-artist showcase captures overlooked corners of Los Angeles through photography, mixed media, sculpture, and installations. The works challenge traditional, state-driven mapping and instead give the power of storytelling to the people who live in these communities. Bonus: the Sanborn Atlas Collection and University Library Map Collection will display related maps and documents, with an Open House that same evening.

The Warmth of the Sun: A Recent Survey of Tierra del Sol Artists (West Gallery, Aug 25 – Oct 15)
From hot rods to bus maps, florals to fast food, Tierra del Sol artists bring Greater L.A. to life with vivid, poetic precision. Their works reveal the beautiful mash-up of nature, culture, and urban energy that defines the region.

📅 Save the Date
Thursday, September 11
5:00 – 7:30 PM
Enjoy both exhibition receptions and the Sanborn Atlas Collection Open House. As always, CSUN Art Galleries’ exhibitions and programs are free.

Get Paid to Help Keep Students Healthy – Become a PAL!

The Parent Ambassador Leaders (PALs) program is looking for parents and guardians of TK–12 students in LA County to promote student health and wellness in their school communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn about key topics like vaccines, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and school attendance.

• Share resources, present at school meetings, invite guest speakers, and coordinate health-related activities.

• Spread information through school apps or social media.

What You’ll Get:

• A $500 gift card for completing all requirements in one semester.

Requirements:

• School administrator approval.

• Attend a virtual orientation.

• Commit 20 hours per semester, including online training and school outreach.

• Share resources at least twice and organize activities supporting one of the four priority health topics.

📅 Apply Online: July 28 – September 21, 2025
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Granada Hills & Porter Ranch

The City of Los Angeles has lifted the Boil Water Notice for Granada Hills and Porter Ranch after confirming water safety with the California Division of Drinking Water. Residents can now drink and use tap water normally. LADWP recommends flushing household pipes before use; affected customers will receive a $20 bill credit to offset water costs.

Quick Flushing Guide:

1. Prep: Remove faucet aerators/screens; set filters & softeners to bypass.

2. Outside faucets: Run 5 min or until clear.

3. Cold water: Starting with the faucet closest to the water line, run fully open for 5 min; shut off in reverse order.

4. Hot water: Drain tank, refill, then repeat above process for hot faucets.

5. Toilets: Flush once.

6. Ice makers: Discard ice, make & toss 3 batches, disinfect bin.

7. Appliances: Run empty dishwasher & washer on rinse; flush fridge dispenser 5 min.

8. Clean aerators/screens: Soak 5 min in bleach solution (1 cup bleach to 4 cups water), rinse, reattach.

9. Filters: Replace all, reset devices from bypass; follow manuals for RO units and regenerate softeners.

More info: ladwpnews.com

😺 50% Off Adoption Fees At Burbank Animal Shelter

Through August 16th, the Burbank Animal Shelter is offering 50% off adoption fees. For dogs you can save up to $85 and for cats up to $75. But if you’re a veteran, all fees are waived.

And it’s not just dogs and cats. They’ve also got Guinea Pigs, bunnies, and a surprising number of turtles that can be adopted.

🐶 Burbank’s First Dog Park Nears Final Approval

After decades of requests, Burbank’s first dog park — the Dick Clark Dog Park — is in the final review phase with LADWP. Located at Riverside Dr. and Bob Hope Dr., the park will feature a statue of Krypto, Superman’s canine sidekick, joining other DC hero statues across the city.

Once approved, the park will offer:

• Separate large/small dog areas with agility equipment

• 70 trees, shaded seating, and a central plaza

• Dog-friendly “park blend” surface for digging without mess

• Drinking stations, ADA-accessible parking, and picnic spots

The $2.4M project is fully funded through LADWP compensation, grants, and a $150K Dick Clark Foundation sponsorship — no city general funds required. Construction could begin in early 2026 and take 3–4 months.

Future plans include a commemorative paver program for pet and family tributes.

🌶️ Who’s Up For Some Roasted Hatch Chiles? Just Me?

Anyone want to split a box of roasted hatch chiles with me? The Albertson’s in Reseda is roasting 25 pound boxes for $39.99 each. I tried roasted Hatch's for the first time last year and while I kinda fell in love with them, I don’t think we have room for 25 pounds of them in our freezer! I live right down the street from this Albertsons location and would be happy to host a little peeling party in my front yard where we could peel the skins and bag them up. Just hit reply on this email and let me know!

 🧑‍🎤 ‘25/’26 Season of Valley Opera & Performing Arts Announced

They’re celebrating their 20th Anniversary with shows being featured in the El Portal Theatre which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.

They’ve got some great ticket packages available so you can see all four shows, or pick any three and save 10%.

⚾️ LA Card Expo

Get your old baseball card collection out and try to find a Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden card because they’ll be at the LA Card Expo this weekend signing autographs. It’s not just baseball cards, they’ll also have Pokemon.

🤣 Burbank Comedy Festival

All kinds of events going on in Burbank for the festival this year; panels, after-parties, and of course plenty of stand-up. Even if you can’t make it over to Burbank, they’ve got several virtual events you can watch from the comfort of your home, or wherever you have an internet connection.

😆 Comedy

• Don’t Tell Comedy - Friday August 15th 8 p.m. Doors open @ 7:30 p.m. Location will be specified on Friday morning, but it will apparently be in a fitness studio in North Hollywood. 21+

• Burbank Comedy Festival Live Stream - Friday, August 15th, 5:00pm. This is from Flappers Comedy Club, but it won’t be in the club. Watch from anywhere!

• Coury Comedy and Friends - Saturday, August 16th at 7:30pm. Ha Ha Comedy Club, 4712 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood

🎭️Theatre and Performing Arts

• The Heidi Chronicles - A Pulitzer Prize winning comedy. Shows through August 31. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. The Group Rep, 10900 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood

• Radio Roguelike: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Saturday, August 16, 2025 8:00 PM 10:00 PM, The Roguelike Tavern 259 N Pass Ave Burbank

📽️ Film

• Freaky Friday Outdoor Screening Malibu Wines, 3130 Sherman Way, West Hills

• Name of the Game co-directors William Forbes & Douglas Skinner, producer LaLonie Gray, and executive producer, featured subject, and exotic dancer Featherstone Brewer, AKA XTC, will participate in Q&A's following the August 13 screening at the Royal and August 14 screening at the Laemmle NoHo. 5240 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood

• The August 14 evening screening of Site at the Laemmle Glendale will feature a conversation with the film's cast and creatives. CAPE USA will moderate. 207 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale,

• The Spartan Dream director M. Achilles Nickles and lead actor Peter Bundic will participate in Q&A's at the Laemmle Glendale following the early evening screenings on Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16. Moderator Fernando Escovar, Entertainment News / TV Host FABTV, will join them for the Friday Q&A. 207 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale,

• It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley filmmaker Amy Berg and singer-songwriter-musician Ben Harper will participate in a Q&A after the 8:30 P.M. screening at the Laemmle NoHo on August 15. 5240 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood

• Boys Go to Jupiter director Julian Glander and actor Jack Corbett will participate in Q&A's at the Laemmle Glendale following the 7:30 P.M. screenings August 15-17. Actor Demi Adejuyigbe will join them on the 15th and Elsie Fisher on the 17th. Holmes will moderate on 8/15, Atsuko Okatsuka on 8/16, and Mitra Jouhari on 8/17. 207 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale,

🎵 Music

• Love/Hate with Lucifuge–The Danzig Experience, Evelyn Grove, and Prysm Saturday, August 16, 2025 8:00 PM 11:55 PM Corbin Bowl 19616 Ventura BlvdTarzana

• Neil Morrow and His Band - Sunday AUGUST 17th, 3 PM–7 PM Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas

⚠️ BEACH AREA WARNINGS (as of Aug 11):

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey Entire swim area.

• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

  These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

🧹 BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

• Windward Storm Drain at Venice City Beach