News across Los Angeles County

Home Again LA Celebrates Transformational Laundry Room Renovation Thanks to Lowe’s Foundation
Home Again LA is proud to announce the successful renovation of its Laundry Room at the organization's Burbank Boulevard Pantry Facility, made possible through a generous $50,000 grant from the Lowe's Foundation.

75% of Youth Overdose Deaths Involved Fentanyl
Santa Clarita Parents Are Sharing Their Stories to Help Other Families From 2020 to 2024, 75% of overdose deaths among young people ages 10 to 19 involved fentanyl, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fentanyl can be found in counterfeit pills and…
Zonta Club of Burbank Celebrates 90 Years of Empowering Women
Nearly 120 community leaders, elected officials, Zonta members, and supporters gathered on September 26 to celebrate the club's 90th anniversary.

Disney Family Cancer Center Invites Community to Annual Pink Lighting Ceremony Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
. The event will feature the ceremonial illumination of the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in pink, symbolizing hope, support and remembrance for those affected by breast cancer

Supporting Old Town Newhall
By Mayor Laurene Weste When a community loses a place that has been part of its history, the loss is felt far beyond the walls of a building. That is what makes the recent fire in Old Town Newhall so painful. We lost historic buildings, beloved local businesses and The MAIN…

Tequilas Burbank and Ashley Erikson Launch 10th Annual Cancer Fundraiser with $15,000 Goal
Tequilas Burbank and community advocate Ashley Erikson are marking their 10th year of cancer fundraising with a campaign to raise $15,000 for Providence’s genetics and genomics department at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Mozzy
This gorgeous baby is the epitome of a good time.

Applications Now Open for 2027 Community Services and Arts Grants
Non-Profit Organizations Invited to Attend Virtual Information Meetings on September 18 The City of Santa Clarita is now accepting applications for the 2027 Community Services and Arts Grants Program, with $200,000 in funding available to support eligible non-profit organizations…

Red Cross: Donors Needed Now to Keep Blood Supply Stable This Fall
. Changes in routines, busy fall schedules can lead to fewer donors and blood products Leave a lifesaving legacy this month in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew

Leadership Burbank Welcomes Record-Breaking Class and New Facilitation Team
Largest class in the organization’s history begins nine-month leadership journey with three distinguished professors from the Woodbury Business Institute

Blacks and Latinos Clash Over LA’s Barrio Run; Mayor Karen Bass Calls for Dialogue Across Racial, Neighborhood Lines
OAKLAND POST — Leimert Park is widely regarded as the cultural heart of Black Los Angeles. Its weekly marketplace, food vendors and drum circle have long provided an economic and cultural gathering place for Black residents. That history, compounded with lingering concerns about…

Community Resource: Free Lead Paint Hazard Removal Available for Norwalk Homes
Norwalk residents may qualify for free lead paint hazard assessment and removal services through the Lead Free Homes Los Angeles Program , a county-supported initiative focused on protecting families and improving home safety. Homes built before 1951 may contain lead-based paint,…