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In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees and won their first World Series. They moved to LA in 1957.
Welcome to your weekly Valley update! Today is Thursday, October 24, 2024.
In this week’s NoHo Nick:
⚾️ Dodgers World Series
👻 Halloween decorations
🧑🎤 Secret Halsey Halloween concert
🥔 Latke pop-up
The LA Dodgers are going to the World Series against the New York Yankees again!
Want to watch the World Series with other Dodgers fans this week?
Here are some of the best bars to watch Dodgers games in the San Fernando Valley:
1. 818 Brewing (Canoga Park): Great pizza and fries.
2. Game Changer Brew House (Sherman Oaks): Good food, great beer, and many TVs. Family-friendly. Arrive early to get a spot.
3. San Fernando Brewery (San Fernando)
4. Best Ball (Van Nuys): Located at Woodley Lakes Golf Course. Huge sports bar.
6. Brewz (Canoga Park)
7. Thirsty Merchant (Valley Village/NoHo): Spacious outdoor area, plenty of TVs.
9. Woodman (Sherman Oaks)
Here’s the World Series schedule:
Game | Time (PST) | Location |
|---|---|---|
Fri. Oct. 25 | 5:08 PM | Dodger Stadium |
Sat. Oct. 26 | 5:08 PM | Dodger Stadium |
Mon. Oct. 28 | 5:08 PM | Yankee Stadium |
Tues. Oct. 29 | 5:08 PM | Yankee Stadium |
Wed. Oct. 30* | 5:08 PM | Yankee Stadium |
Fri. Nov. 1* | 5:08 PM | Dodger Stadium |
Sat. Nov. 2* | 5:08 PM | Dodger Stadium |
The World Series is a “Best of 7” competition. Games with an asterisk* will only be played if necessary.
🎉 Community shout-outs
“I’m sorry the Mets lost, Tony! Let’s pretend the Dodgers are still from Brooklyn?” - NoHo Nick
Here’s what’s happening this week:
LA News
🌊 Southern California's beaches are glowing blue (Los Angeles). Algae is causing the waves to shine electric blue. There are reports of the effect in Torrance and Venice Beach. The glowing spectacle is unpredictable—lasting days or weeks. (LA Times) Obviously, the Pacific Ocean is a Dodgers fan.
🛒 There’s a new Trader Joe's in South Pasadena (Pasadena). This week, Trader Joe's opened a spacious second location on Fair Oaks Avenue, replacing a Vons. Like all Trader Joe’s stores, it will donate 100% of its unsold and unspoiled food to local organizations and food banks. (South Pasadenan) The real question is, how big is the parking lot?
🏡 Burbank officially proposes a 4% rent cap. (Burbank). The Burbank City Council unanimously proposed a policy to cap rent increases at 4% annually. This decision follows a study and community outreach program that showed most residents favored rent controls. Landlords opposed it. The council directed staff to explore protections for landlords. (Burbank Leader)
🚴♂️ Pacoima’s new bike path is opening (San Fernando). The community unveiled a 1.4-mile bike path and improved pedestrian walkways at Cindy Montañez Natural Park. Supported by $7.5M in state funding, the project focuses on pedestrian safety and cycling, honoring Elias Rodriguez, a child who died in the park trying to cross the LA River. (NBC Los Angeles)
🗳️ LA Times won’t endorse a Presidential candidate. The Los Angeles Times' billionaire owner has reportedly barred the paper from endorsing a presidential candidate for 2024. The editorial board, known for backing Democratic candidates since 2008, planned to endorse Vice President Harris. However, the paper’s owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, called off the endorsement for unspecified reasons. The Times’ editorial editor quit over this decision. (KTLA) “Unspecified reasons.”
Food and Drinks
🍷 Tapas & Latkes Night (North Hollywood): Join Chef Elizabeth Mehditach at Haley’s Wines on November 2nd for a mix of tapas and latkes. The menu features smoked salmon, seared sirloin, burrata with persimmon, and scratch cinnamon apples. Wine pairings are available. $6-12 per dish. November 2 at 5 PM.
🍸️ Spooky Cocktails (Northridge): Limited-time cocktail menu at Bluepalms Brewery. They’ve got a Casper (white coconut rum drink), a Dark & Scary (semi-sweet mule), and black margaritas. They also make a great blackened tofu. Happy hour Tuesday to Friday until 6 PM.
Halloween Map
Last week, I mentioned Burbank’s Halloween decorating contest.
🎃 Check out NoHo Nick’s Map of 2024 Burbank Halloween Decorations. Plan a route to see them all!
Then, vote for your favorites until October 30.
Things to Do
🎤 Secret Halsey Halloween Concert (Location TBD): Pop singer Halsey will perform songs from her upcoming album, The Great Impersonator, on October 31 for an Amazon Music Live concert. Tickets are just $15 and go on sale Monday, October 28. The location will be announced later. The concert will stream on Prime Video and Twitch on October 31 at 9 PM.
🎃 Trick or Treat at the Mall (Canoga Park): Family-friendly trick or treat inside Topanga Social’s food stalls. A costume contest at 6 PM with a $200 first-place prize. Check out some spooky, one-of-a-kind cars at a local car meetup. Free. Thursday, October 31, from 2 PM to 8 PM.
🏓 Posh Pickleball Tournament (La Cañada Flintridge): Adventist Health Glendale's annual pickleball fundraiser features matches, clinics, and a Wellness Village. Family-friendly. Tickets include meals. $75. Saturday, November 2, from 10 AM to 5 PM
🎃 IKEA de Los Muertos (Burbank): Celebrate Halloween at IKEA with an Ofrenda Workshop and a free screening of Disney’s Coco on Saturday, October 26. On Sunday, October 27, there are Halloween crafts for kids and an IKEA furniture raffle. Free. RSVP required.
💀 Free Día de los Muertos Festival (East LA): Celebrate Día de los Muertos with art, murals, music, and dance at a large community festival. Enjoy exhibitions, ofrendas, performances, workshops, and local vendors. Add photos or items of loved ones to the community altar. Free. Friday, November 1, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
Did you know? Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd where families honor and celebrate their deceased loved ones by creating ofrendas (altars) with their photos, favorite foods, and marigold flowers, believing that the spirits of the dead return to reunite with their living relatives.
Cute Home Alert
14932 Wyandotte St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
🏡 Charming 2-Bedroom Home (Van Nuys). Fully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. 934 sqft of cozy living space featuring brand-new flooring, a new A/C unit, and fresh paint. The galley kitchen has plenty of cabinets and a breakfast nook. Large bay windows, complete with an original gas fireplace. Expansive backyard—full of potential. Near the 405 freeway. $779,000
Random
💳️ The Costco food court in Burbank is reopening next week after closing this summer.
🚗 Traffic will be insane on Friday, October 25. The Dodgers, Lakers, and USC are all playing games.
Trivia
❓️ The Dodgers and the New York Yankees are tied for the most World Series losses in history. How many times has each team lost the World Series? (So far…)
Last week’s question: Which San Fernando Valley city is not considered part of Los Angeles? In 1910, this place refused to join LA.
Answer: San Fernando.
NoHo Nick
PS Vote. Find your polling center.
PPS My wife produced a theater show called “What the Constitution Means to Me.” This is the last weekend to see it and there are only 7 tickets left!
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