By Ariella Plachta | [email protected] | Los Angeles Daily NewsPUBLISHED: December 16, 2018 at 12:30 pm | UPDATED: December 17, 2018 at 11:50 am When Van Nuys resident Raanen Bozzio, 28, entertains a visitor from out of town, he often takes them on a hike at Fryman Canyon Park in Studio City. “It’s my favorite spot. I come here myself about once a week,” he said on the way to his car parked by the trailhead off Mulholland Drive after a Wednesday afternoon hike. He’s not alone. The winding trails shaded by chaparral and California black walnut trees are considered a prime spot for Angelenos looking to retreat outdoors relatively close to home, and next door to an affluent community reportedly home to George Clooney. But like many recreational spots in the city, weekend parking becomes an issue as lots fill up and hikers hunt for spots on residential streets. For folks like Bozzio, parking at Fryman is about to get harder now that the Los Angeles City Council … [Read more...] about New parking restrictions bad news for Fryman Canyon hikers, but good for homeowners
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Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe ‘loan bids’; build-up to Portsmouth clash
0 Have your say Sunderland have been linked with two former strikers ahead of the January transfer window opening. We'll have all the latest news and views today from the Stadium of Light. Scroll down and refresh for updates. Sunderland defender reflects on remarkable turnaround and why he’s thrilled to be repaying the club’s supporters … [Read more...] about Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe ‘loan bids’; build-up to Portsmouth clash
Travel News: December 17, 2018
United expands San Francisco service to include Melbourne, Toronto, New Delhi Planned 2019 flight launches to Toronto, New Delhi and Melbourne, Australia, highlight what United is calling its largest-ever expansion of its San Francisco international network. United will begin San Francisco-Melbourne service three times a week on Oct. 29, making the Bay Area its second launching point to Melbourne, joining Los Angeles, and putting United in competition on the route with the Australian carrier Qantas. Tourist at Roman Colosseum caught stealing brick during guided tour A tourist to Italy is has been accused of trying to smuggle home a piece of the Colosseum as a souvenir. The man, reported to be a 47-year-old tourist from India, was said to be taking a tour of the Roman amphitheater on Monday when he managed to pry a piece of brick from a wall, according to Rome news outlet Il Messaggero. He then tried to hide the brick in his pocket. Witnesses who saw the man steal the … [Read more...] about Travel News: December 17, 2018
Volleyball: 2018 Express-News All-Area team
By Terrence Thomas Published 9:51 pm CST, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Caroline Meuth, left, and Kara McGhee, right, for San Antonio Express-News on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Caroline Meuth, left, and Kara McGhee, right, for San Antonio Express-News on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Photo: Matthew Busch /Contributor Photo: Matthew Busch /Contributor Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Caroline Meuth, left, and Kara McGhee, right, for San Antonio Express-News on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Caroline Meuth, left, and Kara McGhee, right, for San Antonio Express-News on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Photo: Matthew Busch /Contributor Volleyball: 2018 Express-News All-Area team 1 / 1 Back to Gallery … [Read more...] about Volleyball: 2018 Express-News All-Area team
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 16/12
Mexico to face fierce competition from Vietnam: Mexican economists Mexican economists have shared the view that once the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) takes effect, Mexico will have to face fierce competition from Vietnam in many sectors, such as garments and textiles, leather and footwear, and electronic equipment. Arnulfo Gomez, a foreign trade expert, said Vietnam has successfully implemented a commercial strategy that helps improve the quality and competitiveness of its products on the international market by reducing spending on materials and applying technology in production. With such advantages, Vietnam has more capacity than Mexico to utilise opportunities generated by the CPTPP, he said. The experts suggested that the Mexican Government set forth new measures to raise the competitiveness of domestic businesses, thus avoiding adverse impacts from the deal. Statistics of the Mexican Ministry of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 16/12