A World War II veteran and longtime teacher in Garden Grove is celebrating a milestone birthday while continuing a tradition that has made him a local favorite.
Muralist Shlome Hayun donates his time and talent to support this year's Puppy Palooza pet adoption event.
The mural, titled "Samurai of the Diamond," is the latest project by world-renowned muralist Robert Vargas. It will feature Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.
A known mural in Watts featuring farmworker movement leader Cesar Chavez has undergone a facelift to replace him with civil rights icon Dolores Huerta.
The student-led Girls' Empowerment Movement hosts a leadership conference each year for middle school girls, teaching them about everything from robotics to Taylor Swift.
Highly Favored 2026 honored actress Hailie Sahar and filmmaker Elegance Bratton for their work in expanding queer media representation and included a gallery exhibition by Los Angeles-born visual artist Nikko LaMere.