Join us at the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Rec Center for a FREE Fall Festival featuring live tribute performances from Blank Space - The Taylor Swift Tribute and Locked Out of Heaven - The Freshest Bruno Mars Tribute! The festival kicks off at 3:00 PM with a Kids' Area offering pumpkin painting, bracelet making, a claw machine, and more family-friendly activities. At 4:00 PM, enjoy a captivating performance by Blank Space, the premier Taylor Swift tribute band, delivering note-perfect renditions of Taylor Swift's greatest hits. Then, at 6:00 PM, get ready to dance the night away with Locked Out of Heaven, an immersive Bruno Mars tribute experience that will keep you on your feet. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of live music and entertainment!

Celebrate L.A.'s top jazz talents at Jazz at LACMA every Friday evening from May through October. This week, experience the Angel City Jazz Festival featuring renowned pianist Otmaro Ruiz. The Venezuelan virtuoso, known for his collaborations with stars like John McLaughlin and Dianne Reeves, will headline the festival's opening concert at LACMA. The night starts with a performance by the winner of the Angel City Jazz Young Artist Competition. Admission to Jazz at LACMA is free, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks are encouraged indoors.

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Chenedy Wiles, a traveling nurse, recently used 23andMe to explore her African American heritage. As 23andMe faces financial struggles and uncertainties about its future, customers like Wiles worry about the fate of their genetic data. While the company emphasizes privacy and customer control, limited federal protections exist for DNA information held by direct-to-consumer companies. Recent incidents, including a data breach and a fallout with the board of directors, add to concerns. Wiles hopes her genetic data won't be misused and wants clarity on what 23andMe plans to do with the information.

A $20 million mansion in Bel Air, Los Angeles, has been vandalized with extensive graffiti, causing significant damage. Vandals broke into the vacant property, smashing windows and spray painting almost every wall. Neighbors suspect that the mansion, which partially belongs to Osama Bin Laden's half-brother, has become a target due to lax penalties for such crimes. One arrest has been made in connection with the vandalism at another mansion, but the property manager of the affected mansion did not press charges. The incident has alarmed residents and raised concerns about safety and property values in the area.

The East San Fernando Valley Light-Rail project has received an $893 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used to build the first phase of the light-rail line, which will extend 6.7 miles from Van Nuys to Pacoima. The project is expected to take seven years to complete and will include 11 new light-rail stations. Once completed, the line will provide a new transit option for residents of Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta, and Pacoima, helping to alleviate transportation challenges in the area.

After being named the best fast food burger in the country, Habit Burger & Grill is playfully trolling In-N-Out with billboards in California. The billboards, including one across from an In-N-Out location near Los Angeles International Airport, congratulate In-N-Out on second place. With a full-page newspaper ad, a sponsored video, and even a burger sent to the edge of outer space, Habit Burger is capitalizing on their victory and teasing next year's rankings. The competition is lighthearted, but In-N-Out's loyal fan base may be motivated to make their preferences known in future polls.

Expect low clouds in the morning due to a marine layer, clearing by the afternoon for a slightly cooler day. Coastal temperatures will remain cool in the 70s, while inland areas will reach around 100 degrees, prompting health officials to warn against swimming in contaminated beaches due to high bacteria levels. Excessive heat warnings are extended for inland areas, valleys, and foothills, with temperatures soaring up to 108 degrees in L.A. County, and cooling centers have been activated to provide relief from the heat. Stay hydrated and keep pets safe during this scorching weather.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to host an event in Los Angeles on October 10, where he is expected to reveal a Cybercab prototype and provide updates on Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology. As Tesla faces competition in the electric vehicle market, Musk is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence, including robotaxis, to propel the company forward. However, there are uncertainties surrounding the readiness of the technology and the business model for a Tesla robotaxi service. The event will shed light on crucial questions such as the design of the Cybercab, the progress of Tesla's FSD technology, and the potential challenges in implementing a widespread robotaxi service.

Disneyland is offering discounted tickets for kids and hotel stays in early 2025. Kids tickets can be purchased for as little as $50 for one-day, one-park visits, a significant reduction from the usual prices. The discounted tickets are available from January 7th to March 20th, and reservations are required. Additionally, discounts of up to 25% are being offered on four-night stays or longer at Disneyland hotels during the same period. These discounts are seen as a precursor to a potential annual ticket price increase. The new Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride, replacing Splash Mountain, is set to open on November 15th.

The 2024 NLDS series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres is highly anticipated due to the historic rivalry and intense competition between the two teams. The first game will be held at Dodger Stadium on October 5th, with tickets starting at $136 before fees. Tickets for the Padres' home games at PETCO Park start at $194 before fees. Prices may fluctuate, and it is recommended to purchase tickets from verified secondary market platforms like Vivid Seats. Both stadiums offer a unique experience, and seating charts for Dodger Stadium and PETCO Park can be found for reference.

Reports of fireballs streaking across the Los Angeles sky in the early morning captivated local TV newscasts today. Video footage showed a cluster of glowing objects moving rapidly through the sky, believed to be either meteorites or objects breaking up in descent. Initially linked to a SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base the night before, experts later identified the objects as remnants of the Chinese Shenzhou 15 orbital module, re-entering Earth's atmosphere as predicted.