Isai Rocha

LA Weekly’s Isai Rocha reports on the new chaperone policy enacted by a Southern California family theme park plagued by unruly teens. The popular Knott’s Berry Farm has seen an increase of teens fighting, causing major safety concerns for the park and its guests. In an effort to put a stop to the dangerous behavior, Knott’s has implemented a stringent chaperone policy for all park-goers under the age of 18 years old. Previously, the park had been a popular spot for teens to be dropped off. Families are applauding the new rule, making it safer to visit the park.

“For decades, Knott’s Berry Farm has been a place where families and friends come together to enjoy a one-of-a-kind park full of homegrown experiences and immersive entertainment,” the park said in a statement. “Millions of guests have counted on us for wholesome family fun, and we’re committed to keeping that promise going forward. As part of that commitment, the park will implement a chaperone policy beginning Friday, July 22, 2022, remaining in effect on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice.”

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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Chaperone Policy After String Of Fights Among Teens

LA Weekly’s Isai Rocha reports on the new dates just announced for the 2028 Summer Olympics taking place in Los Angeles, CA. The official start date of the Summer Olympics is now set for July 14, 2028. The Paralympic Games will being a month lates on August 15, 2028. With the help of newer stadiums such as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park, Los Angeles County has played host to multiple prime time sporting events in the post-pandemic era.

“We really have enough facilities. We don’t have to build new things,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said of the city’s ability to hold the Olympic events. “That’s always been our competitive advantage and the pitch to the Olympics. We’re not going to go into debt. We’re not going to overspend. We are building these things for ourselves and the Olympics can use them, not vice versa.”

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2028 Summer Olympic Dates Announced For Los Angeles

2028 Summer Olympic Dates Announced For Los Angeles

In this Village Voice piece, New York singer songwriter Jesse Malin pays homage to his good friend, the enigmatic music legend, Howie Pyro. “Howie is in every song I sing,” writes Malin. “The lyrics remind me of our story. He’s on the streets I walk down. He’s in every crooked, creaky apartment we shared. Every light post I pass that we put a flyer on. Every restaurant we sat in. He’s in my dreams, talking to me, making jokes. I wake up and I want to call him, but I can’t.”

“If there’s a heaven, Howie is on the guest list. He’s hanging out with the coolest people, turning them on to Andre Williams, Rat Fink, and L7. And he’s looking out for all of us down here still.”

Read more on the Village Voice here.