Encino Patch

Good morning, Southern California! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Friday morning commute. trib.al/JpTYDNf

Be the first to live in this sleek home near skiing, the lake and village shops and restaurants. trib.al/ex7DQqG

Near 50 years after the activist famously took the stage at the Academy Awards to a chorus boos, the Motion Picture Academy apologized. trib.al/eRqBQrr

After authorities hoisted a 600-pound safe up a steep ravine in the Hollywood Hills, safecrackers got to work for the LAPD. trib.al/2QsA3q8

In honor of National Waffle Day, Aug. 24, diners donning chicken or waffle costumes can score free chicken & waffles at the legendary diner. trib.al/wzkqzGo

Cal State Los Angeles President William A. Covino announced today that he'll retire at the end of the academic year. trib.al/hJuzXoX

A former Los Angeles police officer pleaded no contest today to the on-duty assault of a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in 2020. trib.al/sm4HIWt

Five men were injured today when an underground transformer vault exploded in Los Angeles and caused a power outage. trib.al/JjiNWcj

COVID-related hospitalizations fell below the 1,000 mark in Los Angeles County today, reflecting continued drops in infection numbers. trib.al/tWJv5dS

Critics of the billionaire developer and Los Angeles mayoral candidate contend his companies limit criticisms of the mayoral candidate. trib.al/1lm9YDL

Two other states – but not California – face cuts to Colorado River water in 2023 as the federal government escalates its drought response. trib.al/TmdArCR

Parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in others opposed to COVID restrictions. trib.al/Ry0CskZ

Good morning, Southern California! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Thursday morning commute. trib.al/5duwSo5

Late Ocean Lifeguard Derek Traeger, 28, had a passion for life, art and the ocean, his coworkers said. trib.al/QyGjsKx

One person was fatally shot in Northridge late Sunday night. trib.al/akMckUf

A former LA County Sheriff's Captain apologized to the victims' families in court Tuesday for not telling them about crash photos. trib.al/NFjRuUA

Commuters navigating a major Los Angeles County freeway and surrounding side streets are in for a long week. trib.al/fgL4pec

A nude man calmly stepped out of a pickup truck and walked away from the scene of a crash in Van Nuys, footage showed. trib.al/3dblFSI

By organizing, dancers at a North Hollywood topless bar hope to protect themselves against wage theft, sexual harassment and safety concerns trib.al/FQmK3Hd

The Metropolitan Water District will repair a leak in a water pipeline from Sept. 6 through 20. trib.al/3AgxtP8