On April 21 The Natural History Museum is one of the oldest historical museums in Los Angeles, established in 1913 it is home to an enriching and emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. In addition to entertainment and education, the museum offers exhibitions like the Age of Mammals, the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, and dioramas. With Earth Day upon us, it is important that we take advantage of local opportunities to educate the general public on environmental issues and how to best serve the world around us. On Sunday, April 21, the Natural Hist ..read more

Significant new climate action This week, Gov Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal–home to one of the world’s first clean hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferries–to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance climate collaboration. The MOU outlines four years of cooperation between California and Norway on clean energy, zero-emission transportation and ports, carbon removal and climate-s ..read more

Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced an Inside Safe operation in South Los Angeles. The operation addressed a longstanding encampment at the Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center next to the Theresa Lindsay Senior Center. During this operation, unhoused Angelenos were brought inside and provided supportive services from the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (DMH) and USC Street Medicine. “Today’s Inside Safe operation at the Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center in South Central continues our work ..read more

At College of the Canyons The Santa Clarita Farmers’ Market has been established since 1993 for local residents to have access to fresh produce available at the market. The Santa Clarita Farmers' Market is open on Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon at the College of the Canyons in Parking Lot 5. The Farmers' Market is open year-round regardless of rain or shine. Pets are not allowed at the venue unless they are service animals. The market is located at Valencia Boulevard and Rockwell Canyon Road. In addition to fresh produce, there are opportunities for families to gather and have a leisurely Sunda ..read more

Convicted of involuntary manslaughter The armorer on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust'' was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for the 2021 on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was struck by a bullet discharged from a prop gun wielded by actor Alec Baldwin. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 26, was convicted last month in New Mexico of involuntary manslaughter. The jury acquitted her of an evidence tampering charge. The 18-month sentence was the maximum she could have received. She openly wept during parts of the sentencing hearing as friends and relatives of Hutchins spoke t ..read more

Helping to transform communities USGBC California (U.S. Green Building Council California) is an independent nonprofit unifying six regional communities across the state that were originally founded in collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USGBC California’s vision is to help transform communities across California to become more sustainable, resilient and equitable for all through direct community engagement, workforce development and education. The new structure and entity create a centralized entry point where anyone can engage with and become part of the green build ..read more

Health and wellness Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for adults aged 55 and up, invites residents to participate in the annual Legacy Commons for Active Seniors Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. “Legacy Commons is committed to ensuring that older adults have the resources they need for enriched, independent living,” said Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop. “Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and discover the abundant opportunities available to seniors in Palmdale.” During this two-hour event, attendees can look forwar ..read more

Water agency raises concerns The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is expressing concerns this week about wastewater from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill reaching groundwater sources, such as the Santa Clara River and wells near the landfill, and has sent a letter to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board outlining the impacts of the conditions at the landfill. The Water Quality Control Board sent a letter to the landfill operators informing them they are in violation of pumping untreated water containing leachate into waterways that empty into the Santa Clara River. The letter is ..read more

Landlords may be penalized for failures The Board of Supervisors this week tentatively approved an overhaul of its rental housing inspection program and enforcement policies, including inspections every four years of all rental units in unincorporated areas and penalties for landlords who fail to correct deficiencies. The board unanimously supported an update of the Rental Housing Habitability and Rent Escrow Account programs, including authorizing staff to execute service contracts needed to implement the programs, as well as conduct outreach and education to renters and landlords. Under th ..read more

Motorcyclist fatally injured Authorities this week sought the public’s help to find the hit-and-run motorist involved in fatally injuring a motorcyclist in Lancaster. Deputies were sent to Avenue K, east of 42nd Street West, at about 9:40 p.m. Monday, according to Detective Ryan Ament of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lancaster station. “Preliminary investigation indicates a male adult was ejected from his motorcycle for an unknown reason,” Ament said. “The male adult was ejected into the eastbound lane of travel of Avenue K and was subsequently struck by an unknown white sedan ..read more