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  • 1 month ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |Jennifer McGraw |jennifer mcgraw

    Papa Cristo’s, a cherished Greek restaurant in Los Angeles, closed its doors on Sunday after 77 years in business. The Pico-Union institution, which has been serving gourmet Greek cuisine since 1948, announced its closure in early April, prompting an outpouring of support from the community. Customers lined up around the block on Sunday to enjoy their final meals at the restaurant. Chrys Chrys, the owner, expressed pride in the restaurant’s legacy and gratitude for the community’s support.

  • 1 month ago | ktla.com | Will Conybeare |Jennifer McGraw |jennifer mcgraw

    Worshippers are giving thanks across Southern California this Easter Sunday, and many locals are focusing on healing in the wake of the devastating January wildfires.  The annual Easter Sunrise Service at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village wrapped up around 7 a.m., and parishioners there dedicated time to supporting the Pacific Palisades community after the Palisades Fire ravaged homes and led to a dozen deaths.

  • 2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Jennifer McGraw |jennifer mcgraw

    A group of suspected squatters are being accused of taking over an RV storage lot in the City of Industry despite efforts to evict them. Sky5 showed several RVs with the roofs torn out and garbage piled up throughout the lot Tuesday morning. The Blackseries RVs are being stored on a fenced-off portion of the property but people began moving into them over the past two years, with the situation getting completely out of control since December, according to some who work in the area.

  • Mar 4, 2025 | ktla.com | Lily Dallow |Jennifer McGraw |jennifer mcgraw

    Hundreds of Los Angeles fire victims received some heavy, cuddly, and lifesaving mental health support on Monday from a cuddly cub. These specialty therapeutic teddy bears are called “Comfort Cubs” and they were donated to every person in need coming through the L.A. Dream Center specifically for the fire survivors. “The Comfort Cub” is a Southern California nonprofit. The cubs are specifically designed to help heal “broken heart syndrome” in adults, which can be deadly.

  • Feb 11, 2025 | ktla.com | Jennifer McGraw |jennifer mcgraw |Lily Dallow

    Sebastian Daniel Guerra fought for months battling a rare brain tumor, but sadly passed away last week surrounded by his family. He was just 11-years-old. “My beautiful son Sebastian was one of a kind. He loved life and had so many dreams,” said his mother Katie Mosier.

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26 Aug 22

RT @KTLAWeekendAM: HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾 Meet the cuteness: 1. @NewsMcGraw + Bug and @mtelles + Coco 2. @erinmyers + Charley & Luna w…

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19 Feb 22

Mr. Henry’s kindness & love filled even my heart. These jokey silks worn by Mike Smith are amazing! We miss you. Until we meet again my friend ❤️ #NewYorkNewYork #WeAlwaysHaveNewYork https://t.co/hfqERkb9Jk

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Day's most endearing story @fairgroundsnola comes in Rachel as @westlakeracing's Miss Mattie B sees Mike Smith in unique silks for legendary local 'transport engineer' Mr. Henry. Driver became lifelong friend to countless NOLA visitors. Read obit tributes: https://t.co/VG3N5D8Thw https://t.co/cvEpGom5Va

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25 Jan 21

Finally some fire relief, but also if you’re traveling be prepared 🥶😱⛄️Especially if you’re heading to Frazier Mountain Park, it’s closed at the #Grapevine to non-residents & chains are required @KTLA

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Winter Storm Warning in effect for mountains later this evening through Mon evening. Dangerous wintry weather driving conditions expected due to snow accumulations and strong wind gusts up to 60 mph. Check latest road conditions for possible closures. #LAWeather #cawx #Socal https://t.co/9ecjYh62iz