The Canoga Park Memorial Day parade returned to the San Fernando Valley for its 34th year. This years theme “Saluting the Price of Freedom” drew a crowd of 5,000 spectators gathered along Sherman Way. The parade paid tribute to fallen soldiers from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Linda Rudell has been coming to … Read more
In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather. Certainly not ideal for … Read more
The star-spangled banner does yet wave. But as a time-honored tradition, flags have again been ordered to fly at half-staff nationwide for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. The annual, solemn observance honors US Armed Forces service members who have died while serving the country and is practiced across every state, from Hawaii to Texas, … Read more
Forget the traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway, and make your way to the valley. The massive pool at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center — reportedly the largest swimming pool in in the country measuring an acre and a half in size — is set to reopen this weekend after a temporary seasonal closure that … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
Across the country, United States flags were lowered to half-staff in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day of observance honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. As part of the nation’s Police Week, flags at half-staff are meant to remember fallen officers and the families they left behind, according … Read more
Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who died last week at age 78. Musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium after four Buddhist … Read more
Hugh Jackman surprised mourners when he attended the memorial of a heroic Indiana sheriff’s corporal who was killed while helping a broken-down motorist earlier this week. The “Wolverine” star was spotted in Muncie, Indiana, on Friday outside the Delaware County Sheriff’s station, where a memorial was set up for fallen Corporal Blake Reynolds. Jackman was … Read more
Not even a bathroom mishap could deter Scottie Scheffler’s latest victory lap. When celebrating his second straight Memorial Tournament win on Sunday, the world’s No. 1 golfer was joined by wife Meredith and their infant son, Bennett, on the green at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, where he shot a 2-under par in … Read more
In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May. Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year. People visit … Read more
It’s saying “Aloha” to A-lot of money. The “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake is on its way to becoming the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening for a movie ever. The Disney film raked in $55 million on its opener, Friday, alone, according to The Numbers. It’s also the second-highest grossing opening weekend in 2025, after … Read more
After being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare carcinoma tumor during her sophomore year in March, 16-year-old Jazzy missed her prom. But, on Thursday afternoon, the Catskill teen got to walk a red carpet in a pink-beaded ball gown, pose for pics with new bestie and fellow patient Samantha,15, and boogie to “Shout” and “Dancing … Read more
You might be pooh-poohing the warnings — but your stomach won’t be. A new study just flushed out the top 10 “bacteria hot spots” at the United States beaches, and now you might think twice before diving into this popular New York location. With Memorial Day weekend rapidly approaching, you might be planning on enjoying … Read more
Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it’s set to break a holiday travel record, it’s not too late to book an affordable trip. Ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they’ve got it down to the exact hour. … Read more
Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off the start of summer travel. From Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, domestic travel is expected to see an increase of 1.4 … Read more
Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off the summer, is set to break a new travel record this year. A massive 45.1 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend, AAA announced. Of the millions of Americans traveling, AAA predicts 3.61 million will be flying to their destinations. … Read more
Gene Hackman and Betsy Hackman have been laid to rest nearly two months after their sudden and tragic passing, according to a new report. The Oscar-winning actor, 95, and his wife, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26. A private memorial in their honor was recently held in … Read more
Denzel Washington called him his “northern star.” Whoopi Goldberg said “getting to see him onstage was heaven.” Some of the most notable names in show business gathered in Times Square on Monday afternoon for a starry, and sometimes emotional, send-off for James Earl Jones, who died last year at the age of 93. He was … Read more
Hudson Joseph Meek was laid to rest one week after his tragic death at age 16. A Celebration of Life service for the late “Baby Driver” actor was held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama on Saturday. The service was livestreamed on Meek’s Instagram page. Hudson Meek at the “A Different Man” premiere … Read more
A man who planted a memorial tree to remember his late wife of 68 years has been told it will be uprooted after it was placed on a protected ground. Distraught John Gibson, 87, wanted to honor the memory of his wife, Alexandra, who passed away in 2022 and was offered a tree to be … Read more