Passes to theme parks

0 Politics & Government A program to help mobile home park residents, with $33.5 million in the bank, got a huge revamp last year because nobody was using it. CalMatters , News Partner Posted Reply By Manuela Tobias, CalMatters CALIFORNIA — Mobile home residents in California face an outsize risk of failing utility systems, flooding and fires as a result of infrastructure that frequently hasn’t been updated or repaired in decades. In 1984, California passed a law to help remedy this: a loan program, paid into by the residents themselves, to buy and in later iterations, fix their parks. But that solution, for the last 10 years, has helped only one of California’s 4,500 mobile home parks. State administrators approved a single loan application, in 2021, from a fund now worth $33.5 million, the state’s Housing and Community Development Department confirmed to CalMatters. The loan went to a non-profit organization … [Read more...] about CA Program To Fix Mobile Home Parks Approved 1 Application In 10 Years

close Video Parents have the 'fundamental right' to direct their children's education: Tiffany Justice Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, weighs in after the House passed the 'Parents Bill of Rights.' The public and journalists often chastise Congress for passing "messaging" bills. Here’s more on a "messaging" bill. The House or Senate know a bill doesn’t stand much of a chance of becoming law. But the party in power wants to send "a message." Sometimes that message is directed to the base. A bill may declare "We hear you. We know you want us to pass this." The message is sometimes protective. Congress could face criticism for not acting on a given issue. So, the legislation serves as a fig leaf. Speaking of messages, Congressional Republicans certainly got the message during the pandemic about public education. Online schooling for K-12 exposed what GOPers contend are deep flaws in public education. Parents grew agitated … [Read more...] about Sending a message: Why Congress passes bills that have little or no chance of becoming law

0 Community Corner Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around San Fernando Valley. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Happy birthday, America! After a year or two of COVID-related restrictions, cities and towns throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby, including near Sherman Oaks, are back in the star-spangled swing with Fourth of July parades, events and fireworks extravaganzas. July 4, 2022 falls on a Monday. Do note not all Independence Day events are on that date, with several spread throughout the holiday weekend or earlier. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on near you. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- BURBANK: JULY 4: Starlight Bowl July 4th Concert, Flyover … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Sherman Oaks

0 Community Corner See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades & events near Sherman Oaks & around San Fernando Valley. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply SHERMAN OAKS, CA — The July 4th holiday is underway, so it's time to find out what Independence Day parades, fireworks and festivities are going on in 2022 near Sherman Oaks and throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby. Do note not all Fourth of July events are on that date, with several spread throughout the weekend. And always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned. Scroll through our annual event guide to find what's going on in and around your neighborhood. And have a happy, safe and festive 4th of July, from Patch! ----------- BIG BEAR: JULY 3-4: Independence Day Fair & July 4th Fireworks Spectacular . Among festivities is option for "Above the Boom" fireworks viewing party via … [Read more...] about Fireworks Near Me: Sherman Oaks July 4th 2022

Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson share a marriage, a house in Los Angeles and a hit TV series that they created together. But not a computer screen, at least not when it comes to doing interviews. “We learned pretty early that one screen is not quite enough to contain us, gesture-wise,” said Nickerson, stationed in the living room. True enough, the creators of “Yellowjackets,” the second season of which began streaming on Friday (and airs Sunday on Showtime), both like to talk with their hands as they discuss the dark, witty psychological horror thriller that gave them their breakthrough after years of working in writers’ rooms for shows like “Narcos” and “ Dispatches From Elsewhere .” They also like to share ideas, batting possibilities and pitches back and forth, exploring ideas that might have a chance of rising above the din. “One of those conversations just started around the idea of a girls’ soccer team being lost in the woods,” Lyle said from an upstairs room. Not a … [Read more...] about How the ‘Yellowjackets’ ‘Weirdos’ Fell in Love and Wrote a Hit Show

0 Community Corner Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in Sherman Oaks and throughout the San Fernando Valley. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Hop to it! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter festivities and spring festivals in Sherman Oaks and throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby. Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests. NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your city or organization's event, share with readers in the comment section. Happy Easter, and enjoy the season, from Patch! -------- AGOURA HILLS: APRIL 9: Breakfast With The Bunny & Egg Hunts . With crafts & pictures with the Easter Bunny, too. ---------- BEVERLY HILLS: APRIL 27-29: … [Read more...] about Sherman Oaks Easter & Spring Event Guide 2022