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EntertainmentThe Chicks Postpone Dolby Theatre Performance Hours Before Showtime
A Last-Minute Delay Due to Illness Leaves Out-Of-Town Fans Facing Travel Costs and Ticketing Headaches.
EntertainmentArtist Cj Hendry Brings Her Fabric Flower Pop-Up Shop to Venice
The Plush Faux-Floral Installation Is Setting up a Temporary Retail Storefront Just Off the Venice Boardwalk Through Mid-November.
EntertainmentPaul Mccarthy's Chocolate Factory Is Coming to Chinatown Ahead of Pam's Grand Opening
The Provocative Art Installation Will Churn Out Hundreds of Edible Sculptures Daily Inside an Industrial Warehouse Space on College Street.
NightlifeKoreatown’s Late-Night Noraebang Face Potential Permit Freeze Amid Noise and Licensing Complaints
Los Angeles City Leaders Are Considering a Temporary Moratorium on New Permits as Residents and Police Raise Concerns Over Unpermitted Operators Along the Olympic Boulevard Corridor.
CommunityAEG Hosts Free Fiestóncito Festival Celebrating Local Culture and Small Businesses at L.a. LIVE
The All-Ages Event Brought Music, a Latin American-Inspired Mercadito, and Youth Sports Clinics to Peacock Place.
NightlifeLongtime Bankers Hill Trans Haven SRO Lounge Closes After Four Decades
The Sudden Sunday Shutdown of the 44-Year-Old Fifth Avenue Bar Leaves San Diego's Transgender Community Mourning a Rare Dedicated Space.
EntertainmentPikachu and Lasers Take Over Intuit Dome for a Pokémon Dance Night
The Sold-Out Arena Show Brought Marshmello, Alison Wonderland, and Massive Digital Monsters to Inglewood.
FoodNew In-N-Out Location Proposed for Sherman Oaks Near 405 Freeway
Public Filings Reveal Plans for a New Drive-Thru Restaurant Complete with a Walk-Up Window and Outdoor Dining in the San Fernando Valley.
EntertainmentLA Zoo Overhauls Membership, Adds County Resident Discounts and Flexible Guests
The New Program, Announced Monday, Reflects Member Feedback and Aims to Make Visits More Accessible for Southern Californians.
Beach & CoastalBeach Hazards Statement Issued for Socal Coast Through Monday Evening
Ventura, Los Angeles, and Malibu Beaches Are Under an Advisory Due to Dangerous Rip Currents, Elevated Surf, and Minor Tidal Overflows.
SportsUCLA Breaks Into Top 5 for First Time in 25 Years, USC Upsets No. 2 Ohio State to Rejoin Poll
UCLA Climbed to Its Highest Ranking Since 2001, While Usc's Pivotal Win Over Ohio State Put Them Back in the National College Football Conversation.
FoodDowntown La's Cole's French Dip Set for Return This November
After Closing Earlier This Year, the 118-Year-Old Downtown Institution Is Set to Reopen This November with an Updated Menu and a Refined Look.
FoodThanksgiving in Los Angeles: Navigating Family Feasts and Kid Activities
A Local Publication Recently Offered Insights for Southern California Residents on Managing the Holiday with Children, From Dining Options to At-Home Entertainment.
CommunitySan Diego Gears up for a Busy End-Of-Year Charity Season
From Black-Tie Galas to Community Walks, Organizations Across the County Are Hosting Events to Support Various Causes Through the End of the Year.
Beach & CoastalLong Beach Coastal Swimming Areas Closed After 27,000-Gallon Sewage Spill
Health Officials Ordered the Shutdown of All Swimming Areas Following a "Force Main Break" That Released Wastewater Into the Ocean.
FoodLos Angeles Dining Options Range From Historic Dive Bars to Ghostly Cocktails This Weekend
Angelenos Have Choices From Well-Loved, Possibly Imperiled, Local Spots to Brand-New, Experiential Bars and Family-Friendly Meals Across the City.
WeirdHalloween Forecast: Spooky Season Might Get a Bit Damp in Socal
Trick-Or-Treaters Across Southern California Could Be Dodging Raindrops as a Storm System Is Expected to Move In, Potentially Peaking Before the Holiday.
Beach & CoastalSouthern California Beach Businesses Brace for More After King Tides Bring Flooding
Record-Breaking High Tides Impacted Restaurants and Bars From Redondo Beach to Long Beach, with More Extreme Weather Anticipated.
WeirdFBI Raids Beverly Hills Mansion in Connection with Former Rep. Eric Swalwell Investigation
The Search Warrant at a Prominent Democrat's Home Is the Latest Development in Ongoing Probes Into the Former California Congressman.
Beach & CoastalNewport Beach Confronts Record Tides as El Niño Impacts Coast
Coastal Communities Across Southern California Faced Significant Flooding, with Newport Beach Recording Its Highest Tide on Record.
CelebritiesMinecraft Creator's Beverly Hills Mansion Relisted for $70 Million, Same Price as 2014 Purchase
The Sprawling Estate, Once Featuring a $200,000 Candy Room and a Chrome Machine Gun Art Installation, Highlights a Static Luxury Market in Contrast to the Rest of Los Angeles.
CelebritiesAppeals Court Upholds Danny Masterson's Rape Convictions
A State Appellate Panel Affirmed the Former 'That '70s Show' Actor's Conviction for Raping Two Women at His Hollywood Hills Home, Rejecting Defense Arguments That Included Issues with Prosecution Delays and the Admission of Evidence Related to the Church of Scientology.
SportsLakers Sold Again for $12.5 Billion in Surprise Deal Led by Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
Just a Year After the Buss Family Sold the Team, a New Group of Owners, Including the Former Disney Ceo, Has Taken Control, Reigniting Internal Family Tensions.
EntertainmentHollywood Veterans to Launch "Military Con" in San Diego
An Event Aiming to Blend Comic-Con Tactics with Military History and Technology Is Set to Debut at the San Diego Convention Center in 2027.
FoodHorror Maestro John Carpenter and Sandy King Sweeten the Scene with Signature Chocolate Bars
The Creative Duo Behind Iconic Films and Comics Have Launched a Specialty Line of Chocolates, Now Available in Burbank.
EntertainmentSir Tom Jones Reschedules Southern California Concerts Due to Flu
The Iconic Welsh Singer Announced the Postponement of His Los Angeles and San Diego Performances on Doctor's Orders.
EntertainmentHoudini II Plans High-Rise Escape Above Hollywood's Magic Castle
An Escape Artist Known as Houdini II Is Set to Perform a High-Rise Escape Above the Magic Castle in Hollywood This Friday, a Day Before the 100th Anniversary of Harry Houdini’s Death.
FoodBalboa Island's Sugar 'N Spice Bringing Frozen Bananas to Long Beach
The Iconic Frozen Treat Stand, Known for Its Enduring Charm and a Certain Pop Culture Nod, Is Set to Open Its Second Location in Belmont Shores This December, Joining Other Notable Restaurant News Across the Region.
EntertainmentPasadena Readies to Crown 2027 Rose Queen This Week
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Will Name One of Seven Young Women From Area Schools to Lead the Rose Court for the Upcoming Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game.
CelebritiesWalter Koenig, Star Trek's Ensign Chekov, Dies at 90
The North Hollywood Resident and Last Original Cast Member to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Will Be Honored at His Star This Week.
EntertainmentHarajuku Day in Little Tokyo Embraces 'Sickly Cute' Style for Community and Openness
The Monthly J-Fashion Gathering Explored the Yami Kawaii Aesthetic, Which Uses Medical Imagery to Destigmatize Mental Health Conversations.
SportsRams Tabbed as Clear Favorites Against Struggling Chargers in Week 8
Fanduel's Opening Lines for the Crosstown Matchup Reflect a Challenging Season for Both Los Angeles Franchises, with the Chargers Particularly Facing Low Expectations.
CelebritiesTom Jones Postpones Southern California Concerts Due to Flu
The 86-Year-Old Singer Has Rescheduled His Greek Theatre and Rady Shell Performances for November.
EntertainmentSold-Out Pokémon Night Out Unleashes Lasers and Legendary Creatures at Inglewood's Intuit Dome
Marshmello and Alison Wonderland Headlined the L.a. Debut of the Unique EDM Concert, Drawing Fans Dressed as Their Favorite Trainers to the 30th-Anniversary Event.
Beach & CoastalSocal Coasts Brace for More High Tides After Monday's Record Waters
Monday Saw Exceptionally High Tides Flood Low-Lying Areas in Orange County and Break a Nearly Century-Old Record in Los Angeles County, with Even Higher Waters Expected Tuesday.
WeirdL.a. Launches Automated Speed Cameras, Starting with a Warning
The City Has Activated Its First 20 Cameras on Priority Safety Corridors, Kicking Off a 60-Day Grace Period Before Citations Begin.
EntertainmentDoja Cat and Latto Bring World Tour to San Diego's Viejas Arena
The Highly Anticipated Performance at San Diego State University’s Viejas Arena Comes with Specific Bag Rules, a Cashless Policy, and Construction-Related Traffic Advisories.
WeirdChinatown to Host Paul Mccarthy's Edible "Tree Plug" Factory
The Performance Art Museum Will Transform Into a Live Chocolate Production Line, Crafting Unique Sculptures to Benefit the New Institution.
NightlifeEverson Royce Bar in Downtown LA Announces Permanent Closure After 11 Years
The Acclaimed Arts District Spot, Known for Its Cocktails and Burger, Stated That Los Angeles Has Become a "Disturbingly Difficult" Place to Do Business.
FoodGlobal Japanese Lounge Chain Opens First California Outpost in San Diego
The Internationally Recognized Zuma, Known for Its Miso Black Cod, Has Set up a 250-Seat Restaurant Within the Historic Guild Hotel.
Beach & CoastalSouthern California Coast Braces for Days of Extreme High Tides
Coastal Communities From Orange County to San Diego Are Under a Flood Warning as a Rare Combination of Factors Drives Water Levels to Near-Record Heights.
CelebritiesEmmy-Winning Voice Actor Eric Bauza, Modern Voice of Bugs Bunny, Dies at 46 in Los Angeles
The Sudden Passing of the Beloved Voice Artist, Known for Iconic Looney Tunes Characters, Has Prompted an Outpouring of Tributes From Across the Animation Community.
FoodNo Los Angeles Pizzerias Make Doordash's Top California Delivery List
Despite a Vibrant Local Pizza Scene, Not a Single L.a. Spot Was Included in Doordash's 2026 Ranking of Top Independent Pizzerias for Delivery.
FoodSolita Tacos Abruptly Closes Valencia Town Center Location
Diners and Employees Were Caught Off Guard When the Popular Mexican Spot Shut Its Doors Mid-Service, Leading to a Swift and Unexplained Removal of the Entire Restaurant.
NightlifeCineopera Brings Amaro Bar and Communal Screenings to Arts District
The Former L.a. Cha Cha Chá Space Has Reopened with a Focus on Italian Spirits, Small-Producer Wines, and an Indoor-Outdoor Vibe Where Conversation Is Part of the Movie Experience.
WeirdCalifornia Voters to Consider $25 Billion Housing Assistance Measure
Proposition 37 Proposes a Massive Down Payment Program for Middle-Class Homebuyers, but Only for Newly Constructed Homes and with Key Details yet to Be Decided.
Beach & CoastalMetrolink Temporarily Halts Orange County Line Service Due to High Tide Concerns
The Five-Day Suspension Aims to Prevent Disruptions Along the Vulnerable San Clemente Coastline.
WeirdAnaheim Couple Sentenced for Trafficking Endangered Wildlife Parts
A Local Couple Received Probation and a Fine After Pleading Guilty to Moving Items Like Tiger Pelts and Rhino Horns Between Oregon and Vietnam.
SportsRams Head to Las Vegas to Face Raiders in Pivotal Matchup
Both the Los Angeles Rams and the Las Vegas Raiders Are Looking to End Their Respective Losing Streaks When They Meet on Sunday.