[ad_1] The Exposition Park-based California African American Museum, which was closed yesterday due to Hilary, announced Monday that it will temporarily close following issues sustained from the tropical storm. (The museum is normally closed on Mondays.) “We remain closed to address facilities issues caused by the storm. We will reopen as soon as possible; watch… Continue reading Hilary aftermath: California African American Museum temporarily shuts
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Tropical Storm Hilary hits Disneyland, California Adventure
[ad_1] Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close early Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary continues to move through Southern California. The Disneyland website states that park operators are “closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and making adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service.” Disneyland is scheduled to shut down two hours early, at… Continue reading Tropical Storm Hilary hits Disneyland, California Adventure
Inside the California African American Museum’s upgrade
[ad_1] There’s a new public sculpture outside the California African American Museum in Exposition Park. Conceptual artist Chloë Bass’ work rests on a patch of gravel near the building’s entrance, 16 tinted glass panels set in steel and etched with text. They’re based on photographs Bass took of the sky and they form a shimmering… Continue reading Inside the California African American Museum’s upgrade
Review: Melanie Benjamin’s surf family novel ‘California Golden’
[ad_1] Review California Golden By Melanie BenjaminDelacorte: 352 pages, $28 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Every novel should teach you at least one thing. If you’re looking for a meticulously detailed breakdown of surf culture, look no further than… Continue reading Review: Melanie Benjamin’s surf family novel ‘California Golden’
California Democrats pressure Hollywood studios over actors’ strike
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Democratic members of California’s congressional delegation, increasingly concerned about the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, are warning studios that they are watching. Hollywood ground to a halt after negotiations between studios and the guilds representing writers and then actors collapsed earlier this summer. Thousands of workers are protesting on picket lines, demanding more money… Continue reading California Democrats pressure Hollywood studios over actors’ strike