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Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.
While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Toluca Lake, CA offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.
Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.
Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:
We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.
Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.
Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.
Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.
Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.
We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.
Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.
If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level
We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.
With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.
Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.
Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.
At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.
Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.
When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.
Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.
Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.
If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.
Building additions to your home can be very expensive and requires going through the hassle of securing permits and waiting for construction. You can save money, time and stress by modifying a shipping container instead. Whether you need additional space for a home gym, recreation or storage, we can convert steel containers into anything you can imagine. Our custom container gyms, man-caves or she-sheds, garages and more give you the extra space you need without the hassle, cost and wait that comes with home renovation.
Renting shipping containers for temporary storage, either when moving or dealing with restoration from a fire or flood, provides a secure, convenient way to keep your belongings close for accessing them whenever you need to. Plus, renting mobile storage containers for moving costs less than traditional movers and allows you to take your time packing, reducing the stress that comes from moving. You can also rent portable offices for your home to make working remotely distraction-free.
With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.
Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.
You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.
Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.
Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.
You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.
Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.
We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.
With our mobile storage containers for rent in Toluca Lake, CA, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.
We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Toluca Lake, CA, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.
Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.
- Construction Office for Rent
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- Custom Painted Mobile Office for Hotel Use
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You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.
You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.
With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.
No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.
We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.
While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.
Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.
Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.
Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.
Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.
Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.
You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.
Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.
Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Toluca Lake, CA. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.
Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.
Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.
When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.
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909.341.4736In the midst of the state's worst drought in 1,200 years, Angelenos who trade their lawns for drought-tolerant landscaping will get rebates.LOS ANGELES, CA — Metropolitan Water District officials this week urged conservation, noting that the state's worst drought in 1,200 years is expected to continue through the spring and winter. Officials urged residents to take advantage of rebates for replacing lawns with water-efficient landscaping."If you don't use your grass, if it is just there to look pretty, please consi...
LOS ANGELES, CA — Metropolitan Water District officials this week urged conservation, noting that the state's worst drought in 1,200 years is expected to continue through the spring and winter. Officials urged residents to take advantage of rebates for replacing lawns with water-efficient landscaping.
"If you don't use your grass, if it is just there to look pretty, please consider instead the beauty of native and California-friendly plants," MWD board Chairwoman Gloria D. Gray said. "Not only are they beautiful and save water, they also create important ecosystems for birds and butterflies."
According to the Metropolitan Water District, turning a 1,500 square- foot lawn into a water-efficient landscape can save 51,000 gallons of water every year.
People who replace their grass with water-efficient landscaping can receive a rebate of $2 per square foot from the MWD, Southern California's water wholesaler. Rebates are also available from other local water agencies.
The rebate program has helped remove 200 million square feet of grass, which has saved enough water to provide about 62,000 homes with water each year, officials said.
Along with reducing water use for lawns, officials urged residents and businesses to fix any leaky sprinkler heads and to adjust them to avoid over-spraying into areas that don't have plants.
"We have to make these finite supplies last the entire year," Metropolitan General Manager Adel Hagekhalil said. "If we don't cut back now, we could be limited to providing only enough water to meet health and human safety needs in these communities. That would effectively eliminate all outdoor water use. Let's all heed the urgent call for conservation and proactively reduce unnecessary water use."
Officials last week also reiterated the need for customers to conserve water after the California Department of Water Resources announced that allocations from the State Water Project will be reduced to just 5%.
The reduction to 5% from the previously announced 15% comes after a historically dry start to the year, the California Department of Water Resources said.
DWR officials said state reservoir levels are about 70% of the average, and Sierra snowpack throughout the state has fallen to 55% of the average for the date. State officials will conduct another snow survey on April 1, and a final allocation for the water year will likely be announced in May or June.
"California is well into its third year of drought and with winter ending in a very dry way, water conditions will get more challenging in coming months," California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot said Monday. "We all need to do our part to conserve water and use it as efficiently as possible -- and make this our way of life. The state's Save Our Water campaign can help Californians makes these changes with updated information and easy and actionable water-saving tips."
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Justin Bieber has been one of the most celebrated and successful artists of the most recent generation.Rising to fame at an early age, Bieber has definitely launched a cultural reset that many fans have considered one of the most iconic turning points of the American pop culture and music scene.To date, Bieber has released a total of six studio albums, all of which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.With the massive cultural and commercial success of the former teen idol, his fortune and career earnings ar...
Justin Bieber has been one of the most celebrated and successful artists of the most recent generation.
Rising to fame at an early age, Bieber has definitely launched a cultural reset that many fans have considered one of the most iconic turning points of the American pop culture and music scene.
To date, Bieber has released a total of six studio albums, all of which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
With the massive cultural and commercial success of the former teen idol, his fortune and career earnings are nothing but massive.
Along with the perks of being a worldwide sensation, Bieber also had the privilege of staying with the most luxurious mansions and estates in the United States.
According to Style Caster, Justin Bieber's current net worth as of 2022 is around $285 million.
Twelve years ago, the former pop teen king only had $500,0000 on his net worth, proving that his career has gone a long way since then.
JB's net worth figures are not shocking as his loyal fans, Beliebers, have always bent over backward to support the Canadian artist.
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Justin Bieber's salary ranged from $60 to $80 million per year.
These earnings are primarily attributed to Bieber's multiple sources of income, including brand partnerships, personal business ventures, and especially his ever-bustling music career.
Bieber has also taken over modeling as he has worked with Beats by Dre, Balenciaga, and most notably, Calvin Klein.
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With his massive success, Bieber has lived an extravagant and lavish lifestyle - and with the stardom he possesses, he managed to rent and own the poshest and most luxurious accommodations on Earth.
The Richest ranked Bieber's current rented estates that surely show his kingly lifestyle.
The cheapest among the six is his Party Pad in Hollywood Hills, which costs him $29,000 a month.
Home to the celebrities, Bieber's opulent Beverly Hills Mansion is around $35,000 a month.
He also rents an $80,000 luxury home at Toluca Lake in Los Angeles as well as a $133,000 mansion in North London which he stays at when he's in the United Kingdom.
Made of glass, Bieber's Los Angeles Salad Spinner Home charges $60,000 a month.
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Aside from renting, Justin has also invested in a massive mansion - his $8.5 million Beverly Hills vintage Monterey colonial estate. Five of the six estates that Bieber lives at are all located in Los Angeles, California.
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Tuesday's gusty weather is likely to blow into Wednesday in North Hollywood, the National Weather Service said. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Gusty winds battered North Hollywood and much of the Southland Tuesday, putting motorists on edge due to blowing debris and contributing to potentially unhealthy air quality due to blowing dust.The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a dust advisory that will be in effect until 3 p.m. for coastal and central Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gab...
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Gusty winds battered North Hollywood and much of the Southland Tuesday, putting motorists on edge due to blowing debris and contributing to potentially unhealthy air quality due to blowing dust.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a dust advisory that will be in effect until 3 p.m. for coastal and central Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. The AQMD warned that the high winds and dry conditions can lead to air-quality levels ranging from moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups.
"Air quality can vary hour by hour and by location depending on wind conditions," according to the agency. "South Coast AQMD encourages those in areas of direct impact to limit exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and avoiding vigorous physical activity."
Blowing dust can also lead to poor visibility for motorists.
Overnight, wind gusts topped 50 mph at Castaic Lake, reached 46 mph in Saugus and blew near 40 mph in areas such as Newhall. A gust of 70 mph was recorded in the Sandberg area in the Los Angeles County mountains, while Warm Springs saw 60 mph gusts, according to the NWS.
Even coastal areas such as Santa Monica and San Pedro recorded gusts at or near 40 mph early Tuesday morning.
In West Hollywood, a large tree was toppled by the wind and fell between two homes in the 8800 block of Rangley Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. No injuries were reported.
CBS2 reported that another tree was blown down in Culver City, damaging the roof of a two-story home but causing no injuries.
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning that was in effect overnight in the Los Angeles County mountains and Santa Clarita Valley. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, that warnings were downgraded to wind advisories that will remain in place until Wednesday morning.
Wind advisories that were in effect overnight in the San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Santa Monica Mountains, county beaches, the San Fernando Valley and inland coast including downtown Los Angeles were allowed to expire at 10 a.m. as wind speeds began to diminish.
A wind advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. in the Antelope Valley. A separate wind advisory will take effect at 1 p.m. in Orange County coastal and inland areas, continuing until 7 p.m.
NWS forecasters said gusty conditions will continue into Wednesday in North Hollywood, where gusts as high as 20 mph are predicted.
"Gusty northwest winds will continue through mid-week across portions of the region," according to the NWS. "Temperatures will be below normal through mid-week, then it will be a bit warmer for the end of the work week. There is a slight chance of showers across northern areas late Friday into Saturday with a cooling trend. Then turning warmer early next week."
Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in North Hollywood and throughout the San Fernando Valley.NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Hop to it! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter festivities and spring festivals in North Hollywood and throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby.Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests.NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planne...
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — Hop to it! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter festivities and spring festivals in North Hollywood and throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby.
Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests.
NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your city or organization's event, share with readers in the comment section.
Happy Easter, and enjoy the season, from Patch!
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APRIL 9: Breakfast With The Bunny & Egg Hunts. With crafts & pictures with the Easter Bunny, too.
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APRIL 27-29: Gatsby Redux: Greystone Mansion & Gardens. A springtime, garden affair with dance theater production. 1920s-themed attire encouraged.
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APRIL 11-12: Documentary Film: 'Easter In Art' - "The different ways artists have depicted the Easter story through the ages."
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APRIL 16: Spring Egg-Stravaganza: McCambridge Park. With prizes, games & photos with Bunny.
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APRIL 9: Bunny Trail Junior Egg Hunt. Fun includes crafts, bunny obstacle course & farm animals.
APRIL 9: Springtime At The Adobe. With demonstrations of 1880s life, family fun, live music & more.
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APRIL 16: Breakfast With The Easter Bunny: Neiman Marcus Topanga Canyon. Fun activities & elaborate menu.
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APRIL 16: Easter Celebration, Egg Hunt & Movie: Sanctuary Animal Assisted Therapy. Fundraiser for new cow babies.
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APRIL 16: Community Easter Egg Hunt (Free). With crafts, bouncer & train rides.
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APRIL 22-24: California Poppy Festival: AV Fair & Event Center. Weekend includes amusement rides, entertainment, beer garden, animal exhibits, festival food & more.
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APRIL 9: Bob Baker Day: Carnival & Puppets: L.A. State Historic Park. Full spring day of entertanment & it's free.
APRIL 9-MAY 1: L.A. Zoo 'Wild For The Planet' Spring Weekends. With condor station, animal feedings, honey tastings & more.
APRIL 11-12: Documentary Film: 'Easter In Art' - "The different ways artists have depicted the Easter story through the ages."
APRIL 16: Blessing Of The Animals: Olvera Street. A tradition dating back to 4th century.
APRIL 16: Family Easter Picnic & Egg Hunt: Griffith Park. Includes Easter Bunny, games, bounce house & food truck.
APRIL-MAY: "Spring High Tea & Highballs" will be served at Lilly Rose at The Wayfarer DTLA April through May with a nod to flowers, tea, light bites, pastries & one-of-a-kind cocktails.
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APRIL 9: Annual Chumash Day Powwow & Intertribal Gathering. This family-friendly cultural festival is free & open to all.
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APRIL 17: Easter Brunch & Dinner Cruises. Bookings underway.
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APRIL 2-24: 'Springtime On The Farm' - Easter Bunny& Egg Hunts: Underwood Family Farms. Family fun with trains, wagon rides on weekends, baby ducks, crafts, animal shows & Easter story labyrinth.
APRIL 16: Easter Egg Hunt, Carnival Games & Petting Zoo. The Easter Bunny will be there, too!
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APRIL 16: Free Children's Easter Festival. With bounce house, DJ, dancing & egg hunt.
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APRIL 10: Spring Egg-Stravaganza: Magnitude Cheer. Register for egg hunts by age group.
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APRIL 16: L.A. Earth Day at Will Rogers State Historic Park. Includes food trucks, music, dancing, yoga and meditation & free giveaways.
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APRIL 9-10 & 16: Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny & Spring Fling: Gilchrist Farm. Also planned: pony rides; horseback rides; little farm train; wagon rides; giant slide; archery & ax throwing.
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APRIL 10: Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Spring Concert: Barnum Hall. Featuring student musicians, 8-18, from throughout Greater Los Angeles.
APRIL 15-MAY 1: Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction: Santa Monica Place & Virtual. Annual spring event is reimagined for 2022.
APRIL 16: Spring Festival & Egg Hunt: Rustic Canyon Rec Center. Includes games, crafts, bounce houses, photo opportunities & more.
APRIL 22-24: Love to Party for Good's Sweetest Earth Day Parties. Fun at Sweet Rose Creamery.
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APRIL 9: Free Photos With Easter Bunny, Egg Decorating & Games: Galleria. Cotton candy, crafts & prizes, too.
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APRIL 16: Egg Scramble: Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. Don't forget your basket!
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APRIL 10: Easter Egg Hunt & Garden Open House: Betina's Little Farm. RSVPs required. Enjoy garden, critters, butterfly flight house & little store.
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APRIL 3: "A Day of Healing" Metaphysical & Artisan Spring Fair. Free admission. Outdoor event.
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APRIL 8: Flashlight Egg Hunt & Hike. With bouncers, crafts & Glow Zone, too.
APRIL 22: Spring Choral Concert Cal Lutheran Choir & Women's Chorale. "Annual spring concert, featuring eclectic program of exciting & innovative choral music."
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APRIL 9: The Hunt - Ventura's Largest FREE Holiday Egg Hunt. Pre-registration required.
APRIL 9: Prancers Easter Village - Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo. With horse rides, jolly jumpers, barrel train ride & more.
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APRIL 10: Spot's Easter Egg Hunt: Healthy Spot Topanga. Eggs are filled with treats for your pup, by the way.
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The Space X rocket's aim is to alter the path of an asteroid, and it's likely to create a dazzling show visible across Southern California.HAWTHORNE, CA — A rare Southern California rocket launch Tuesday night may create a dazzling light spectacle visible across the region. It may also make human history.Hawthorne-based SpaceX was slated to launch a NASA planetary-defense mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc along California's Central Coast.The mission is a first for humankind. It's called the Dou...
HAWTHORNE, CA — A rare Southern California rocket launch Tuesday night may create a dazzling light spectacle visible across the region. It may also make human history.
Hawthorne-based SpaceX was slated to launch a NASA planetary-defense mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc along California's Central Coast.
The mission is a first for humankind. It's called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, intended to alter the trajectory of an asteroid moonlet, Dimorphos, by colliding with it at a speed of about 14,700 mph in the fall of 2022.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to launch at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday.
The mission is a test to see if an asteroid on a collision course with Earth can be diverted.
"The collision will change the speed of the moonlet in its orbit around the main body by a fraction of one percent, but this will change the orbital period of the moonlet by several minutes — enough to be observed and measured using telescopes on Earth," NASA said.
Dimorphos and Didymos pose no threat to Earth and are being targeted solely as a test mission of the redirection technology. The spacecraft's planned impact was expected to occur about 11 million kilometers, or roughly 6.8 million miles, from Earth.
"While no known asteroid larger than 140 meters in size has a significant chance to hit Earth for the next 100 years, only about 40% of those asteroids have been found as of October 2021," according to NASA's mission website.
The launch will be livestreamed on NASA's YouTube channel here.
Previous rocket launches from Vandenberg have created breathtaking light shows dazzling enough to stop traffic on the San Diego Freeway.
SpaceX launches can be impressive because the company brings the first stage of its Falcon 9 rockets back to Earth following separation from the spacecraft being launched into space.
If all goes according to plan, the DART spacecraft will slam into Didymos in September 2022. The impact should be close enough for scientists to observe the results with ground-based telescopes.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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