San Fernando Valley Marks 9th 818 Day With $8.18 Deals and Karen Bass Visit
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 18
San Fernando Valley Marks 9th 818 Day With $8.18 Deals and Karen Bass Visit
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 18
Summary
Aug. 18 brought the San Fernando Valley’s ninth annual 818 Day, an unofficial celebration built around the region’s long-identified 818 area code.
Local businesses marked the day with $8.18 menu items, mall promotions and social-media tags such as #madeinthe818 and #proudtobeSFV.
Residents and local historians say the event gives the Valley overdue recognition inside Los Angeles, where the suburban region often sees itself as overlooked despite its size.
Mayor Karen Bass, running for re-election, planned a Valley appearance this week to highlight falling crime rates since she took office, including a notable drop in burglaries.