A day-by-day listing of everything Just SoCal published in August 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
August 31
August 30
- Millions of Pounds of Decaying Food Finally Removed From Boyle Heights Warehouse
- Over 40,000 Pounds of Beer Vanished From Montclair, and Everyone Thought It Was a Joke
- Marina Del Rey-Based Mapquest Defies White House Over Lake Ontario Renaming
- Lakers Welcome New Owner Josh Kushner Amidst Investigations Into Mark Walter's Financial Dealings
- Aaron Donald Returns to Rams, Delaying Hall of Fame Bid for Super Bowl Push
- Ladera Ranch Investigates Rare Cancer Cluster Amid Resident Concerns
- Malibu Farmers Market Returns Home After Temporary Parking Dispute
- Leimert Park Unveils Ben Caldwell Square for Longtime Arts Visionary
- Dolly Parton's Unassuming Silver Lake Routine: Green Corn Tamales at El Chavo
- Free Exhibition in Downtown LA Spotlights Iconic Hollywood Designer Adrian's Legacy
- Quartz Hill Rapper Charged in $8.1 Million Check Fraud Scheme
August 29
- Southern California's Sticky Summer: Record Humidity Makes Region Feel Like the Tropics
- Ye’s Mental State and Charity Work Challenged as Irrelevant in Discrimination Suit
- 2027 Trial Set for X2 Coaster Injury Suit Amid String of Incidents
- Judge Denies Kat Von D Bid for Legal Costs in West Hollywood Shop Suit
- Newsom Backs Santa Monica Coastal Project Exemption for Campaign Donor
- Labor Day Weekend Brings Diverse Events Across Southern California
- Daisy Chain Fields Festival: Navigating Irvine's Massive New Concert Event
August 28
- Long Beach Port Explores Floating Nuclear Power Plants for Future Energy Needs
- In-Flight Meal Provider for LAX Under Scrutiny Following Maggot and Mold Complaints
- Sherman Oaks Landmark Rolls Back Prices for 70th Anniversary
- Smorgasburg L.a. to Feature Regional Barbecue, Free Sliders This Sunday
- Orange County's First Purple Gallinule Sighting Creates a Buzz in Irvine
- San Diego's Restaurant Scene Welcomes a Fresh Crop of Establishments
- Decades-Old 'Happy Face Killer' Mystery in Riverside County Solved with Public's Help
- Baldwin Park Politician, Accomplice Sentenced in Southern California Marijuana Bribery Scheme
- Socal New Year's Day 2027: Rose Bowl Playoff Quarterfinal Tickets Go on Sale Soon
- California Lawmakers Move to Ban Disposable Vapes
- Leah Remini Confirmed for "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Season 16
- Los Angeles Sandwich Scene Sees Fresh Faces and Enduring Classics on Latest Must-Try List
- Socal's Record-Breaking Heat Wave Brought Outages and Humidity
August 27
- Mayor Bass Orders LAPD to Stop Criminal Citations for Street Vendors
- Newhall's Enduring Main Street Faces Another Rebuild After Devastating Fire
- San Diego's Dining Scene Sees Summer Departures, Relocations
- Jeanie Buss Sues Siblings Over Lakers Shares, Citing Past Court Order
- Olivia Rodrigo’s “the Cure” Music Video Set Gets Museum Treatment in Downtown LA
- Orange County Launches E-Bike Buyback Program Amid Rising Safety Concerns
- Socal Dining Spotlight: Malibu Views, New Brunch, and Unique East Hollywood Pitas
- Lakers Ownership Battle Lands Jeanie Buss and Siblings Back in Court
- Heat Wave Sends Angelenos to Coast, Eight LA County Beaches Under Bacteria Warning
- Socal Heat Wave Peaks Wednesday with More Records Expected to Fall
August 26
- Tim Curry, Dr. Frank N. Furter of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dies at 80 in Los Angeles
- Leimert Park's Vision Theatre Reopens After Extensive $40 Million Restoration
- Gustavo Dudamel Bids Farewell to L.a. Phil with Four-Night Hollywood Bowl Spectacle
- Dine LA Restaurant Week Returns for Summer 2026 Season
- LA Renters Demand Transparency on Shared Utility Bills
August 25
August 24
- Inland Empire Settles in for Another Record-Chasing Heatwave
- Leguizamo, Reyes, Nuñez Among Honorees at Critics Choice Celebración in Beverly Hills
- California Coast Faces Rare Triple Threat: El Niño, King Tides, and Rising Seas
- Downtown Santa Barbara Welcomes a New York Slice, Crafted by Acclaimed Pizzaiolo
- Little Italy's Dining Scene Expands with New Additions and Enduring Favorites
- Beyond Hall H: Where to Eat and Drink at San Diego Comic-Con
August 23
- Cahuenga Pass Bar Bets on Smaller, Cheaper Cocktails
- PCH and Topanga Canyon Boulevard Face Weeks of Lane Closures for Fire Recovery
- Southern California Braces for Week-Long Extreme Heat and Elevated Fire Risk
- Los Angeles Gears up for a Busy August with Major Concerts, Film Screenings, and Markets
- Second Chance for LA28 Olympics Tickets Arrives Amid High Demand
- Chinatown's Pho 87 Maintains Its Decades-Long Appeal
- Rams Release Initial Depth Chart Ahead of Preseason Kickoff
- Former ABC News Producer Sues Over Alleged Harassment, Wrongful Termination
- Woodland Hills Housing Project Stalled Over Mountain Lion Habitat Determination
- Fullerton Man Exonerated After 18 Years for Robbery He Didn't Commit
August 22
August 21
- LA County Launches New Maps for Homeless Services
- San Fernando Valley Locals Point to Free Parking as a Major Advantage
- Philadelphia Police Warn Suspect in 'Disturbing' Masked Assault May Be Headed to L.a.
- Seaworld San Diego's Summer Nights Bring Back the 2000s Beats
- Monte's Brings Korean-Californian Cuisine and Farm Focus to Montecito
- Big Bear's Famous Eagle Jackie Sparks Debate Over Final Resting Place
- A Local's Guide to South Bay Dining, From Torrance to Hermosa Beach
- X2 Coaster Train Supplier Seeks Settlement Approval After Rider's Death
- Hour-Long Dirt Bike Chase Across L.a. Features Mid-Pursuit Calls, Gas Station Drama, and a Recycling Bin
- First West Nile Virus Death in LA County as State Reports Five-Year High in Activity
- The Broad to Explore Mass Media's Influence in Free Fall Exhibition
August 20
- The Tasting Kitchen 2.0 Reopens on Abbot Kinney, Led by Original Chef Casey Lane
- Dodgers Return to Cox Subscribers After 13-Year Blackout
- $40 Million Restoration Brings Leimert Park's Vision Theatre Back to Life
- Dodgers Stars, Anthony Anderson Honored at Beverly Hills Charity Dinner
- Brady's Bakery to Open Long-Awaited Echo Park Storefront in 2027
August 19
- Vinylcon! Brings Its Biggest Record Fair yet to Downtown L.a.
- Global Japanese Izakaya Chain Zuma Opens First California Location in San Diego
- Palisades Village Reopens, Dine L.a. Kicks Off as Socal Weekend Heats Up
- Getty Conservators Uncover Secrets of 250-Year-Old Portrait Ahead of West Coast Debut
- Renters in Los Angeles Are Saving Over $2,000 a Month Compared to Buyers
- Disneyland Details Tomorrowland Overhaul, Reveals Marvel and Avatar Ride Updates
August 18
- TV Writer Turns Echo Park Landmark Into New Sports Bar, Plus More Socal Openings
- LA Arts District Hosts Pop-Up Jazz Night After Major Festival Scrapped
- LAX Skylink Faces Financial Downgrade and Lawsuit Despite Being 99% Complete
- Classic Southern California Movie Theaters Stage a Comeback
- Powerful Waves Reveal Long-Buried Structures at Newport Beach's Wedge
- Southern California's Newest Tables: Global Flavors, Refreshed Classics, and Unique Sips
August 17
August 16
- How L.a. Vice Cops Hounded Lenny Bruce for His Stage Act
- Olivia Rodrigo Festival Ticket Raffle Fuels Volunteer Surge Across Socal
- Beverly Hills Dining Scene Sees New Arrivals and Notable Departures
- Long Beach Public Restrooms Were Once Target of Vice Stings, Professor Says
- Hammerhead Shark Makes Rare Appearance Off Malibu Pier
- Socal Braces for Mid-Week Heat Spike and Elevated Fire Danger
- Little Italy's Culinary Scene in San Diego Continues to Expand
August 15
- Robert Carradine's Family Sues UCLA Over Actor's Death at Psychiatric Facility
- Calabasas Man Gets Federal Prison for $1.5 Million Socal Rental Scam
- Sézane Opens First Permanent Los Angeles Boutique in Brentwood
- Big Bear's Shadow Eagle Gets a New Nestmate After Jackie's Passing
- Huntington Beach Company Owner Resolves Remaining Charges in Student Loan Fraud Case
- LA County Sheriff's Department Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Concealed Weapon Permit Delays
- Rams Depth to Be Tested in 2026 Preseason Opener Against Chiefs
- Aaron Donald's Potential Rams Return Sparks 2026 Sack Race with Braden Fiske
- Dallas Cornerback Finds Rams Receivers 'Easy' During Oxnard Joint Practice