Scenes From Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at Dodger Stadium on November 17

Dodger Stadium is 40 miles from the Conejo Valley and we had the opportunity to enjoy the first of three final concerts by Elton John and his fantastic band as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour on Thursday, November 17, 2022. So we had to go! Elton John is the 4th best-selling music artist of all time. Here are some brief scenes from the 2 1/2+ hour show.

The Los Angeles Zoo is Reopening on August 26th

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The Los Angeles Zoo has announced its plans to reopen on Wednesday, August 26th. Advance, timed-entry reservations will be required for all guests. And of course, face coverings and physical distancing will be required.

While most outdoor animal exhibits will reopen, a number of activities will remain closed, such as giraffe feedings, flamingo mingle, photo safari , the LAIR, aviary and certain other areas.

Learn more and buy your tickets at www.lazoo.org/reopening.

Los Angeles County Curfew Times During Demonstrations

For our Conejo Valley friends in the City of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu and other Los Angeles County residents, here is a compilation of nightly curfews issued by the County of Los Angeles in recent days.

  • June 4th to June 5th: No curfew

  • 9PM June 3rd to 5AM June 4th

  • 6PM June 2nd to 6AM June 3rd

  • 6PM June 1st to 6AM June 2nd

  • 6PM May 31st to 6AM June 1st


The curfew includes all cities in Los Angeles County. Traveling to/from work, seeking or giving emergency care and emergency responders are exempt. More information available at lacounty.gov/emergency.

Individual cities may have more restrictive curfews in place.

Other updates at www.facebook.com/countyofla.

Los Angeles County Curfew Effective Sunday, May 31st from 6PM to 6AM Monday

For our Conejo Valley friends in the City of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu and other Los Angeles County residents.

The County of Los Angeles has issued a curfew order effective tonight, May 31, at 6 PM until 6 AM Monday morning. All residents within Los Angeles County, including Agoura Hills, are being asked to stay in their homes tonight. This order is in effect to protect the safety of all individuals in our county.

There have been no reports or threats of protests or issues related to civil unrest in the City of Agoura Hills. Lost Hills Sheriff's Station has additional deputies available, and are ready to respond to any situation if necessary. City staff will continue to monitor the situation and will respond as needed.


Los Angeles County Beaches Will Reopen to the Public for Active Use on May 13th

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Yesterday, it was announced that Los Angeles County beaches will reopen to the public on May 13th, subject to the following rules:

  • Active use only - Swimming, surfing, running, walking, individual/family activities and exercise.

  • No sunbathing, sitting on the sand, canopies, coolers or picnicking.

Physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others and face covering when outside the water and around others is required.

Beach parking lots, bike paths, piers and boardwalks remain closed at this time.

www.facebook.com/lacdbh/posts/3248124598552479

Los Angeles County to Begin Lifting Restrictions on Certain Businesses and Recreational Activities Beginning May 8th

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Los Angeles County residents are doing their part to follow the County’s “Safer at Home” Health Officer Order which has slowed the spread of COVID-19. Los Angeles County is now taking its first steps towards reopening businesses and getting people back to work!

The following is a list of businesses that are re-opening effective Friday, May 8th:

Non-essential business: reopening for curbside pick-up with adherence to distancing and infection control protocols

  • Bookstores

  • Clothing stores

  • Florists

  • Music stores

  • Sporting goods stores

  • Toy stores

  • Car dealership showrooms (open for sales with adherence to distancing and infection control protocols)

Outdoor parks and recreational facilities are open on SATURDAY, MAY 9TH provided all activities adhere to distancing and infection control protocols.

  • Golf courses (not including pro-shops or dine-in restaurants)

  • Trails

  • Trailheads, parks

The re-opening of businesses will occur in stages and require physical distancing and infection control practices.

The curve has flattened, however the COVID-19 pandemic is still in LA County. The coronavirus is still deadly and capable of quickly taking many lives. As L.A. County moves into its first stage of recovery, all residents, business owners and employees must continue to observe and practice all COVID-19 physical distancing requirements.

LA County residents - continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wear a face covering whenever you leave home

  • Wash hands throughout the day

  • Stay six feet away from people who don’t live with you

And don’t forget - you can get a free COVID-19 test if you have symptoms. All tests are confidential, and will tell you if you’re COVID-19 positive or negative. Click here for more information about COVID-19 testing in LA County.

covid19.lacounty.gov/recovery

Virtual Collections on the Getty Center Website

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We’re in the midst of a Stay at Home Order that has been extended to May 15th. When there’s not pandemic-driven Stay at Home order, you’ve always meant to check out the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. Now you have all the time in the world, but the museums of course are closed.

Not to worry! There are plenty of things to virtually explore on their website at www.getty.edu!

Virtual Publications Library: More than 300 of books to read and download for free www.getty.edu/publications/virtuallibrary/index.html

Current exhibitions online www.getty.edu/whats-on

Online exhibitions www.getty.edu/art

Getty artwork collection: www.getty.edu/art/collection

Getty online special collections: www.getty.edu/research/special_collections/index.html

Open content - over 149,000 images at THIS LINK.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art Has an Array of Free Online Content to Explore

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is closed due to the COVID-19 emergency but offers on its website at www.lacma.org a variety of free content:

  • Short films, exhibition walkthroughs and documentaries.

  • Curated audio soundtracks, compositions and live recordings.

  • Online courses, lectures and teaching resources.

  • Articles, interviews and exhibition catalogs.

You can also browse through current exhibitions at www.lacma.org/art/exhibitions/current.