👽️ UFOs, beer, and dinosaurs.

Welcome to your weekly Valley update! Today is Thursday, September 26, 2024.

In this week’s NoHo Nick:

• 🍻 Oktoberfest

• ⬆️ Tons of NoHo food

• 🛍️ No more plastic bags

• 🦖 Dinosaur bones

• 🌮 Taco Bell retro menu

Do you believe in aliens?

They might have visited Burbank this week.

Maybe they’re upset about all the movies we made about aliens invading LA?

Honestly, who could blame them?

** Yes, those are all separate links.

Here’s what’s happening this week:

LA News

🦖 Prehistoric fossils found at San Pedro High School. Millions of fossils dating back nearly 9 million years were unearthed during construction. Saber-toothed salmon, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, and megalodons were discovered. The "largest marine bone bed" ever found in California. (Canuro) Proof of dinosaurs? Don’t tell the Florida school boards.

📜 California Governor Gavin Newsom is signing new California laws. Check out a summary of the 991 bills he’s reviewing, signing, and vetoing this week. Notably, he approved the banning of plastic grocery bags in 2026. (LAist) Paper or plastic?

🏠 Eight new emergency homeless shelters were approved for construction around LA. The 24/7 shelters will offer meals, showers, clothing, medical care, mental health support, and substance abuse treatment (City News Service). This is a great move to support our unhoused neighbors.

💳 Most medical debt will be kept off Californians' credit reports next year. The debt isn't forgiven but won't hurt your credit score. This makes it easier to get loans and housing. The law aims to protect consumers from financial burdens due to medical debt. (LAist)

Food and Drinks

🍜 Tamashii Ramen House (North Hollywood): Celebrating ten years in business in the Valley, Tamashii is offering an exclusive $10 menu until September 30. Get fan-favorite ramen, rolls, and curry rice bowls for $10 each.

🥨 West Coast Pretzels (North Hollywood): Never had a West Coast Pretzel? They’re East Coast-inspired handmade soft pretzels with a West Coast twist. Pick up your pretzel from their traveling truck. Order by Friday, September 27. Pickup is on Saturday, September 28.

🍷 Pupusas and Wine (North Hollywood): Haley’s Wines is hosting a pupusa pop-up. They’re serving up Salvadoran, Mexican, and Peruvian-inspired pupusas from 3 PM to close. Saturday, September 28.

🍺 Totally Valley Oktoberfest (Van Nuys) is happening soon. Airtel Plaza Hotel is transforming into a Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration with a Valley twist. Craft beer, food, live music featuring legendary 80s and 90s radio DJs, and 5 hours of entertainment and Oktoberfest beers. $25. October 12.

Things to Do

🧑‍🎨 The Other Art Fair (Santa Monica): A multi-day art event featuring thousands of affordable and original artworks from 140+ unique and independent creatives. Interactive exhibits, workshops, food trucks, and a full bar. $30. September 26 to 29.

📚 Book Swap (North Hollywood): Bring a book (or more) you're done with and take a new one home—no money involved, just good vibes. While browsing for your next favorite read, check out 25+ local artists, grab a bite, and sip a cold drink. Free. Family-friendly. Friday, September 27 at 5 PM.

😆 Improv Comedy Show (North Hollywood). Join improv veterans Heyday and 3 Dads for a guaranteed funny evening. Don’t waste time sitting on the 101 to see an improv show in Hollywood. This is the first NoHo collaboration from these improv troupes. Hosted at Theatre 68 on Lankershim. $12. Friday, September 27 at 8 PM.

📘 Libros Festival (Downtown LA): A bilingual book festival at the downtown library to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. Bilingual performances, storytelling, art workshops, and books for all ages. Free. Saturday, September 28.

🔵 Sticker Planet (Fairfax): A store dedicated to stickers. Big ones, small ones, cute ones, and scary ones. A small store packed with fun. Located in The Grove. It's a fun way to spend some time if you’re on that side of town.

🎾 Women’s Tennis Social Club (General LA): LoveTennisLA is part social club, part tennis meetup. Meet other professional women of all ages, socialize, and improve your backhand at monthly meetups and matches. No prior tennis experience is necessary.

🧩 Jigsaw Puzzle Night (North Hollywood). Piece together challenging puzzles, enjoy drink specials, and make new friends. Speed race finishing puzzles or take it slow and chat with neighbors. Bring puzzles to swap (ensure all the pieces are there!). Hosted at Cheba Hut. Free. Thursday, October 3 at 7 PM.

Theater Spotlight

📰 What the Constitution Means to Me (Hollywood) is returning to LA. A new production of a fiery theater show about women and the future of America. In 2019, the LA Times said, “Every man, woman, and teenager in Los Angeles needs to see this play,” when it was playing at the Mark Taper Forum. Imagine Leslie Knope taught a high school civics class. Then, April Ludgate took over. $22. October 3 to 19.

** NoHo Nick’s wife produced this play, so… we in the biz would call this a conflict of interest.

Cute Home Alert

If you, me, and 100 of our closest friends all chip in…

🏡 Encino Estate: Expansive 2.5-acre property in Encino. Luxury and privacy. Two main houses, two guest houses, and a professional recording studio. Plus, a barn, bunkhouse, pool, spa, and sauna. Perfect for relaxation and creativity with a chef's kitchen and spacious living areas. An ivy-covered courtyard welcomes you to this mid-century home. $26,500,000.

Random

🧑‍🍳 Know any caterers? The City of Burbank is looking for a new official catering partner to deliver nutritious meals to seniors aged 60 and older.

🌿 Get paid to go electric in your garden. LA’s air quality agency offers up to $250 in rebates to residents who replace their gas-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, and chainsaws with electric models. Trade in your old equipment. Help reduce pollution.

🌮 Allegedly, Taco Bell is bringing back its most popular menu items from every decade. Starting October 31, LA Taco Bell locations will begin rolling out tostadas, gorditas, and caramel empanadas through the end of the year.

See you next week!

NoHo Nick

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