One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
It's December 26, and It's a Legal Holiday: Here's What's Closed
It's okay, take it easy today, it's a legal holiday! (Photo by Finger Food via the LAist Featured Photos pool)
Thanks to Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, today is a legal holiday, and that means things are quiet in Los Angeles, with many offices and services closed or limited.
Government offices, courts, schools, libraries, banks and post offices will be closed today, and there is no trash collection by city crews in L.A. Residents whose trash is normally collected on Monday will have it picked up the following day, notes City News Service.
If you need to get around town on public transportation, be advised Metro is operating buses and trains on a Sunday schedule, and some bus lines will not be running. Only two Metrolink lines are running today: Limited holiday service will be offered on the Antelope Valley and San Bernardino lines, on a Sunday schedule.
You'll likely find the bigger chain stores open for business today, if you have more shopping to do or want to trade in what you got that you didn't like. You may, however, want to give a call to your favorite independent shops and restaurants before heading out, just in case they've opted to take the day off. Enjoy your Boxing Day!
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
