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Juneteenth 2021: How Sherman Oaks Marks The End Of Slavery
People in the valley are planning Juneteenth events as June 19 officially becomes a federal holiday.

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People in the valley are planning Juneteenth events as June 19 officially becomes a federal holiday.

Officials are asking Studio City residents to limit power use amid triple-digit temperatures.
Officials are asking Hollywood residents to limit power use amid triple-digit temperatures.
Officials are asking North Hollywood residents to limit power use amid triple-digit temperatures.
Officials are asking Sherman Oaks residents to limit power use amid triple-digit temperatures.
Can you figure out who stole a star from the Walk of Fame? Lucky winners will receive Hollywood-themed prizes.
Officials said the eviction was not related to a judge's preliminary injuction against the restaurant for operating without a health permit.
Taco Tuesday just got better. Get your freebie this week by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card.
Taco Tuesday just got better. Get your freebie this week by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card.
Taco Tuesday just got better. Get your freebie this week by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card.
Taco Tuesday just got better. Get your freebie this week by showing your COVID-19 vaccination card.
Two deaths were reported in the valley this weekend related to pedestrians on the train tracks.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to bake Hollywood this week, raising worries of a strain on the power grid.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to bake Sherman Oaks this week, raising worries of a strain on the power grid.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to bake Studio City this week, raising worries of a strain on the power grid.
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to bake North Hollywood this week, raising worries of a strain on the power grid.
Need to restock the pantry? NoHo Home Alliance will host another produce giveaway this weekend.
School is out in Hollywood. This also means more than 13 million kids nationwide might not know where they’ll get their next meal.
School is out in Pacific Palisades. This also means more than 13 million kids nationwide might not know where they’ll get their next meal.
School is out in Studio City. This also means more than 13 million kids nationwide might not know where they’ll get their next meal.