Members of the Los Angeles police and fire departments joined together for the 22nd annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser, shedding their hair in solidarity with children battling cancer. This annual event reflects a heartfelt commitment to supporting pediatric cancer research, showcasing a noble effort by our first responders to raise awareness and funds to help save lives. The attendance of top officials like LAFD Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva and LAPD Assistant Chief Daniel Randolph underscores the importance of community engagement in such critical health initiatives.
As the club's owner Matthew Patane explained during a community meeting, the venue is at risk of closing after Oakland officials red-tagged its back patio, which included outdoor seating, a pool table, a kitchen and a second bar, in November last year. The patio was a vital income stream for the venue, Patane wrote in the GoFundMe; since then, Eli's has had to cut its hours.
Vaibhav Sawant of Santana Row's Fitoor Indian Grill and Lounge is among three celebrity chefs participating in the 14th annual Chefs of Compassion fundraiser to support West Valley Community Services.
"This year, more people in the GTA continued to turn to local food banks to get by, a trend that started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and hasn't changed as the cost of living has gone up."