Good morning!

Lots of coverage of the East Side of the Valley today. And while I try to keep it pretty lighthearted, there is a public service announcement regarding possible measles exposure. The likelihood of someone reading this having been exposed is extremely small, but I wanted to do my part in keeping folks informed in the off chance someone was affected. Let’s get into it!

Did You Know - The 405 freeway traces the path of a 19th-century wagon trail built by Isaac Lankershim to haul wheat from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Monica—long before it became LA’s most infamous traffic jam?

🎨 Your Art Could Land at BUR Airport

Amid a huge upgrade, the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is calling all artists—from seasoned pros to doodlers with ambition—to submit their work for a rotating light box art display in the swanky new terminal opening in 2026.

• 💰️ $5,000 per selected artist

• 🖼️ 12-month license for your work to be seen by thousands of sleepy-eyed travelers and “I’m late for my flight!” joggers

• 🎯 No public art experience required (Yes, your bedroom gallery counts.)

Other upgrades includes a dramatic silver-screen-inspired terminal, a massive new sculpture, and 355,000 square feet of upgraded boarding bliss.

They're looking for artwork that captures the culture and history of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena, while still feeling fresh—even to the TSA agent who’ll seen it 200 times.

• Tryptic designs (3 panels, each 5 ft high x 7 ft wide)

• 2-D artwork created digitally or suitable for high-res scanning

• No AI art allowed, and work must be your own original creation

• Deadline? This Wednesday, June 11. So don’t wait until your art is “perfect.” Airports run on deadlines, after all.

📧 Click here to submit an application for entry.
📸 Design inspo: elevatebur.com/design-renderings

📻️ Matt Pinfield Back on the Radio

After surviving a stroke in January that left him in a coma for two months, Mr. Pinfield has recovered and rejoined the airwaves of 88.5 FM (he originally started in March 2024) with playlists and tracks perfect for SoCal. Whether you know it or not, he had a huge sonic influence on America. I’m looking forward to listening to his show when I’m heading home from work. Weekdays, 4-6pm on 88.5, the SoCal Sound (which broadcasts from Cal State Northridge).

I can’t help but mention another legendary radio DJ/musician/renaissance man that blesses our airwaves with music that you’ve probably never heard before - Henry Rollins has a radio show that airs on Saturday nights at 10pm on 89.9 KCRW.

📋️ Glendale Resident Satisfaction Results

Glendale ran a survey of residents earlier this year to find out what people like most about living in the city and where they’d most like to see improvements.

Glendale 2025: What Locals Are Saying

🌟 Overall Satisfaction

• 81% of residents rate Glendale as an excellent or pretty good place to live.

• 8 in 10 are satisfied with the City's overall job providing services.

🧭 What People Love About Glendale

1. It’s a safe city

2. Central location (easy to get places)

3. Strong sense of community

4. Access to parks

5. Clean streets

🚨 Top-Rated City Services

1. Fire protection & paramedic services

2. Library services

3. 911 emergency response

😬 Biggest Concerns

1. Traffic safety

2. Affordable housing

3. Cost of living

🏡 Feeling Safe?

• 92% feel safe walking at night in their own neighborhood

• 83% feel safe downtown

• 77% feel safe in their local park

📢 How People Get City Info

1. Word of mouth from friends/family

2. City & department websites

3. Utility bill inserts

4. Construction/development notifications

5. Nextdoor app

🏗️ Residents’ Top Priorities

• Fixing aging fire stations

• More housing for low-income seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities

• Making city permits faster and easier to get

View the survey results for yourself.

💦 Glendale’s Pacific Park Splash Pad Upgraded and Open

Pacific Park just wrapped up a major renovation aimed at making playtime safer, cooler, and more accessible for everyone. Here’s what’s new:

• ☂️ New shade structures over both the 2–5 and 5–12-year-old playgrounds

•  Poured-in-place safety surfacing for more cushioned, safer play

• ♿ ADA-compliant improvements for better accessibility

• Redesigned splash pad with upgraded water play features

• New water recycling system for more sustainable splash time

• 🚻 Fully redesigned restrooms with improved safety features

• Replastered pool for a refreshed swim experience

Glendale’s not the only place in the Valley where the kids can get some relief from the heat and have a blast at the same time courtesy of splash pads. Here are some other locations to keep in mind when the inevitable heatwave hits and a beach day is just too much effort.

San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center - 208 Park Ave. San Fernando, CA 91340

Mason Park - 10500 Mason Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311. When we went last year it was not functioning, so fair warning, have a back-up plan just in case. Northridge park isn’t too far away.

Northridge Park Aquatic Center - 10058 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324. I’m looking forward to taking our kid here, they’ve got water slides and wade pools, too.

Panorama City Recreation Center - 8600 Hazeltine Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402. A review on Google Maps from 11 months ago indicates the splash pad was out of commission indefinitely.

If you want to call the attention of the powers that be to any of these splash pads being out of commission, take 10 minutes to complete the LA Parks and Rec Park Needs Assessment Survey.

📖 Public Library Community Survey

In case you weren’t already aware, the LA Public Library offers waaaay more than just books. They’ve got tons of resources ranging from digital comic books to e-classes that can help you gain some new skills, and business resources if you’re a business owner or entrepreneur.

They launched a survey to get community feedback. It takes about 10 minutes to complete (if you have as many opinions to share as I do), with questions about your familiarity with what the library offers, how you think the library could improve, and what kinds of programs or services they should offer. Whatever your opinion, share it so that the folks in charge know what the good people of the Valley care about.

Plus, take the survey and you have a chance to win $200 gift card.

☣️ Public Health Announcement Regarding Measles

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating one case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who recently travelled internationally.

Public Health is investigating multiple exposure sites related to this case. Individuals who were at the following public locations during the dates and times below may be at risk of developing measles due to potential exposure to this case. The risk is particularly high for any exposed individuals who are not immunized against measles.

• May 29, 2025: Costco, 18659 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91387 from 1:30PM – 3:15 PM

• May 29, 2025: Trader Joes, 19037 Golden Valley Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387 from 2:30 – 4:00PM

• May 29, 2025: Walmart, 25450 The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381 from 3:15 – 4:30 PM

🏀 Lakers Return to Palm Springs + Preseason Tickets Now on Sale + a Sweepstakes

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their 2025–26 preseason schedule, featuring four games in three cities from October 3–17—and yes, tickets are on sale now for select games!

🏜️ A Homecoming in the Desert

The preseason tips off October 3 at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, where the Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns. For longtime fans, this stop is more than just another game—it’s a return to roots. Palm Springs was the official training camp site during the “Showtime” era, back when Magic, Kareem, and Worthy were putting in the preseason work under the desert sun. After a 26-year break, the Lakers came back to Coachella Valley in 2023, and now they’re continuing the tradition.

🏠 Two Games at Home

Back at Crypto.com Arena, Lakers fans can catch the team twice:

• Oct. 12 vs. Golden State Warriors

• Oct. 17 vs. Sacramento Kings

🎟️ Ticket Info:

• Oct. 3 (Palm Springs): Available now via Ticketmaster or at the Acrisure Arena box office

• Oct. 12 & 17 (Los Angeles): On sale starting in August

• Oct. 15 (Las Vegas): Available at AXS.com or the T-Mobile Arena box office

Get your seats early—especially if you want to see the next generation of Lakers take the court before the regular season tips off!

Free Polo at The Equestrian Center

🐎 Wait, There’s Polo in the Valley?

Yes, that polo—the one with horses, mallets, and just enough rich-people energy to make you wonder if you should’ve worn a floppy hat.

The Pacific Coast Arena League (PCAL) Polo Tournament gallops into the Los Angeles Equestrian Center from June 13–15, and admission is totally free. Whether you're a seasoned spectator or have literally never seen polo in your life, this is your chance.

📍 Where: LA Equestrian Center
🎟️ Admission: Free!
🐶 Dogs: Not invited (sorry, Pickles)
🪑 Seating: First come, first served

🗓️ Game Schedule:

• Friday, June 13: 2 PM – 7 PM (7–10 Goal Matches)

• Saturday, June 14: 9 AM – 6 PM (A, B & C Flights)

• Sunday, June 15: 9 AM – 6 PM (B & C Flights)

No prior polo knowledge required—just show up, cheer loudly, and pretend you totally understand the rules. 🏇

🎬 Last Call to Nerd Out Over Bruce Lee’s Handwriting and Barbie’s Ken (AAPI Edition)

If you’ve ever wanted to see Bruce Lee’s actual handwriting, Jet Li’s chair from Romeo Must Die, or that snazzy suit Simu Liu wore as Ken in Barbie, now’s your moment—but act fast.

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour’s AAPI Heritage Month Exhibit is packing up and heading off into the Hollywood sunset after June 15, and you’ll want to catch this celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander excellence in film and TV before it disappears like your free trial subscription.

🖋️ Highlights include:

• A handwritten letter from Bruce Lee 

• Jet Li’s Romeo Must Die costume

• Katana’s getup from Suicide Squad

• Simu Liu’s Barbie Ken wardrobe

• Neo’s legendary trench coat from The Matrix: Reloaded

• Plus outfits from Shazam!, Ocean’s 8, Pretty Little Liars, and more

It’s all part of the Stage 48: From Script to Screen exhibit at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Admission includes access, and the cool points are basically unlimited.

📅 Ends: June 15, 2025
🎟️ Info: wbstudiotour.com

😆 Comedy

• Chris Alves Presents Queer Comics Galore, Thursday, June 12th, 7:30pm at Flappers Comedy Club Burbank- Yoo Hoo Room 102 East Magnolia Burbank

• Hella New Faces Of Comedy with headliner Sunda Croonquist - Thursday, June 12th, 8pm - HaHa Comedy Club Burbank

• LA Connection, A Night of Imrov, Thursday June 12th 06/12/2025 7:30 PM Door Time: 6:30 PM The Comedy Chateau, 4615 Lankershim Blvd. Los Angeles

• Comedy Night at Anheuser Busch in Van Nuys Friday, June 13th - Doors Open: 7:00pm, Showtime: 8:00pm

🎭️Theatre and Performing Arts

• NETWORK Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 23 – Jun. 29, The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre 8pm on Fri and Sat, 2pm on Sun. Adapted from the 1976 film. 10900 Burbank Blvd N. Hollywood, CA

📽️ Film

• The Sandlot at Dodger Stadium isn’t until June 27th, but I wanted to call attention since the original date of the 28th already sold out. Click the image for info.

• June 12, 7:30 P.M. at the Laemmle NoHo:

  A screening of A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY is co-presented by Video Consortium with a Q&A to follow featuring filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed, co-writer/editor Christopher Stoudt, and special guest, moderated by Video Consortium organizer Lauren Mahoney. 5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood

Music

• 80s Karaoke Night at Inkwell Tavern w/ members of the cast of The Wedding Singer (not the movie, the musical that’s playing at The Colony Theatre). June 9 @ 8:00 - 10:00 pm. 924 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank

• BYOV – Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at 8one8 Brewing Tuesday, June 10 (and every Tuesday) Time: 6:30 PM. 8953 De Soto Ave, Canoga Park

• BASIC CABLE Starring Zach Danziger and Jeff Babko WHEN: June 13 7:30pm WHERE: Monroe Forum at the El Portal Theatre COST: $35. Drummer Zach Danziger and keyboardist Jeff Babko pay homage to, and musically reimagine the legendary NYC public access masterwork, “Stairway to Stardom”. 5269 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood

Other

• Autry Museum of the American West - Free admission every second Tuesday of the month, that means this Tuesday June 10th (conveniently the first day LAUSD is out on Summer vacation)

• The Roguelike Rumbles, a “live and immersive” Dungeons and Dragons game. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 8:00 PM 10:30 PM. The Roguelike Tavern 259 N Pass Ave, Burbank

• The Valley Economic Alliance's upcoming Business Mixer: The Power Pitch – Turn Vision Into Value on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 5121 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 200, Sherman Oaks

⚠️ BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. As of June 6

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

• Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20 - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

• 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.

• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey - Entire swim area.

• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro - Entire swim area.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

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

• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

• The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach

• Windward storm drain at Venice Beach

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