The observatory was a gift to the city from Griffith J. Griffith, with the mission of making astronomy accessible to all. It has been featured in numerous films, including La La Land and Rebel ...

In 2020, a similar story played out with the South LA Area Planning Commission, which rejected a 577-unit project and was later made to overturn that decision by the courts.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James congratulated Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry for his pioneering 3-point feat.