Howl-o-Ween parade brings West Toluca Lake neighbors together On Oct. 26, 2025, the fourth annual Howl-o-Ween dog costume parade on Sarah Street in West Toluca Lake turned a short walk into a community moment. Dogs, owners and neighbors lined a roughly 2.5-block route for prizes, laughs and new connections. What happened at the parade The event, organized by the West Toluca Lake Residents Association, featured a master of ceremonies, Phillip Dye, and costume contests in small, medium and large dog categories plus ensemble awards. Judges handed out prizes after dogs paraded past neighbors who watched from lawns and driveways. Organizers kept the route compact — intentionally short — so pets could enjoy walking breaks and water stations provided by nearby residents. Quick facts Date: Oct. 26, 2025. Location: Sarah Street, West Toluca Lake. Format: Pet costume parade, judged categories, neighborhood audience. Parade length: about 2.5 blocks. Why this matters to West Toluca Lake ...

Where to watch and celebrate Dodgers Game 3 With Game 3 at Dodger Stadium tonight, local bars and restaurants have rolled out extra TVs, blue-themed menu items and special events to keep the energy high. Here’s a practical guide to spots near the ballpark, what they’re offering and what to expect if you join the crowd. Why local spots matter tonight After the Dodgers responded to a Game 1 loss with a 5-1 win in Game 2, neighborhoods around the stadium are expecting big turnouts. Many businesses have added temporary seating, boosted TV capacity and partnered with pop-ups or players for limited-edition items — a short-term lift for nearby restaurants and a rally point for fans. Featured places to watch and what they’re serving Benny Boy Brewing — Lincoln Heights Dog-friendly brewery with a large backyard garden and multiple screens. They’re pouring Bullpen Dawg Hazy IPA, a collab beer featuring pitcher Alex Vesia’s likeness, sold on tap and in four-packs. Expect rotating food p...

LA awards $17.5M to fast-track eight affordable housing projects On Oct. 21, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council approved more than $17.5 million in emergency loans to push eight affordable and supportive housing projects past last‑minute funding gaps. The Fast Track Solutions Program aims to help developments that are already under construction recover from contractor failures, storm damage and rising costs so they can meet near‑term completion deadlines. Why the emergency loans were needed Several projects faced unexpected setbacks — heavy winter storms in 2023, water damage, terminated contractors, insurance shortfalls and higher labor and material costs. Those events created multimillion‑dollar gaps at projects that already had outside funding committed. Without city intervention, some projects risked losing state or private funds and stalling indefinitely. How the Fast Track program works The Fast Track Solutions Program provides short‑term, emergency loans to developers to...