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September 2, 2026
Los Angeles heat wave conditions pushed parts of Southern California into dangerous temperature ranges this week, renewing concern about
Entravision has launched Reyna 103.1 FM in Los Angeles as the flagship station for Reyna, a creator-led multimedia platform
AEG and Archer are planning a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, giving Archer Aviation a proposed
Hawthorne Plaza demolition is underway in the South Bay after a court-ordered August deadline, ending decades of uncertainty around a mall closed since 1999. The property also became a production location for major films and music videos. The teardown now shifts attention to the site’s long-delayed transition and what remains
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is presenting a 16-film VistaVision series with a recently refurbished projector, featuring films
Netflix has hired Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group executive Katie Martin Kelley as vice president of communications, film, with
The Los Angeles Lakers are set for their second ownership change in roughly a year after Josh Kushner and
Château mavn is preparing a month-long Beverly Hills residency for fall 2026, bringing creators, brands, founders, and industry professionals
LA Shorts International Film Festival has opened submissions for its 2027 Los Angeles edition, inviting independent filmmakers to enter short-form projects across narrative, documentary, animation, music video and other categories. The festival is scheduled for March 4–10, 2027, and includes multiple submission categories for filmmakers seeking festival consideration. Key Takeaways
The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park is preparing to reopen after a 15-year renovation and $40-million revitalization. The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, marking the return of a historic South Los Angeles venue with expanded performance facilities and
Charter Communications is reconsidering its relationship with Spectrum SportsNet, the regional network that carries Lakers games under a deal running through 2032. The development comes as Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger prepare to assume control of the franchise, placing renewed attention on the team’s local television revenue and distribution. Key
KCON LA 2026 concluded its Los Angeles run performances from TOMORROW X TOGETHER, JO1, MEOVV, ALPHA DRIVE ONE and other participating artists. Spread across the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, the event combined live K-pop performances with fan-focused festival activities. Key Takeaways TOMORROW X TOGETHER, JO1, MEOVV and
Netflix Game Studio restructuring is accelerating after the company confirmed it is closing Night School Studio, the Los Angeles-area developer behind Oxenfree, and Moonloot Games in Helsinki. The changes matter because Netflix is reducing parts of its internal development footprint while placing greater emphasis on cloud-based TV games and a
Paramount Hollywood operations are drawing fresh attention after CEO David Ellison reportedly discussed the possibility of relocating the company’s headquarters outside California. The discussion remains contingent rather than final, but it comes as Greater Los Angeles continues to record lower film and television production activity, adding significance to any potential
The Meta $567M mental health ruling requires new youth safeguards on Facebook and Instagram in New Mexico after a state court found Meta liable under public nuisance law. The
Residents of the Hollywood Arts Collective were allowed back into their apartments after emergency crews determined that a suspicious substance linked to a mailed package was non-hazardous. The evacuation
Alo is using its Los Angeles wellness roots to move activewear into a more fashion-facing category. The shift centers on ready-to-wear capsules, leather accessories, stores, and product lines that
A fast-moving brush fire threatened homes and disrupted rail service in Santa Clarita on Wednesday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees. Firefighters stopped the Pointe Fire’s forward progress after
Los Angeles County health officials reported a record number of 220 confirmed flea-borne typhus infections in 2025, surpassing previous years’ totals. This marks the highest annual case count on
The Yurok Tribe has taken ownership of ‘O Rew, a 125-acre property at the southern entrance to Redwood National and State Parks. The transfer returns ancestral land, completes a major habitat restoration project and creates a public gateway where visitors can encounter the redwood landscape through Yurok history, language
A viral video appearing to show a person kicking a California sea lion at La Jolla Cove has prompted federal and local
NOAA says El Niño is strengthening and has a 97 percent chance of lasting into early spring 2027, focusing attention on Los
Russia Olympic participation is again part of the LA 2028 discussion after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the Russian Olympic Committee’s
Comcast completed its separation of selected NBCUniversal cable networks and digital media assets into Versant Media Group while keeping NBC, Peacock,
California billionaire tax supporters are moving closer to a key milestone as organizers work to secure a place for the proposal on
Homelessness funding in Los Angeles has recently drawn attention following federal action involving the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Reports indicate
American Airlines confirmed it will temporarily suspend several nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) later this summer, citing steep increases
New Media Film Festival brings filmmakers, digital creators, technology innovators, and audiences together this week for its 17th annual edition, a hybrid
Fans gathered at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles after news of the singer’s death, leaving flowers, candles,
Los Angeles has rescinded 12 Anti-Camping Zones in Council District 13 after a 10-3 City Council vote on Aug. 18. The action
Alo launched a global campaign with Kylie Jenner, pairing the Los Angeles-shot imagery with its new Pink Marshmallow colorway. The rollout matters
California lawmakers are reviewing new limits on AI therapy through Senate Bill 903, a proposal that has cleared the Senate and reached
The Los Angeles Sparks have parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley, making a leadership change within the organization’s basketball operations. Assistant general managers Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen
Bed bug concerns are following Los Angeles into peak travel conversations after Orkin placed the city at No. 2 on its 2026 treatment-data list. The ranking does not measure
Sales tax in Los Angeles County will rise from 9.75% to 10.25% on Oct. 1, 2026, after voters narrowly approved Measure ER. The half-cent increase will run for
Los Angeles Unified School District classroom screen use will face new restrictions after the district’s governing board approved a policy that prohibits students from using screens before second grade
Los Angeles Zoo membership declines have placed one of Griffith Park’s best-known family attractions under fresh scrutiny after a Los Angeles County civil grand jury report cited falling household
Dangerous intersections are drawing renewed LAPD attention as Los Angeles police increase enforcement at several crash-heavy locations across the city, including corridors in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, South L.A.,
Subway service in Los Angeles entered a new phase as Metro opened the first section of the D Line Extension along Wilshire Boulevard, adding three underground stations at Wilshire/La
Uber has launched its Eats for the Way feature, a new service designed to enhance the ride‑hailing experience for Los Angeles residents. The feature integrates food ordering with Uber’s
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has made a landmark move by becoming the first major school system in the United States to implement significant restrictions on student
The LA experiential dining trend is reshaping how restaurants are built, branded, and experienced across Los Angeles, with Silver Lake emerging as one of the most visible testing grounds
Los Angeles’ prominent homelessness initiative, Inside Safe, is encountering challenges as return rates of individuals back to the streets illustrate mixed results. The city’s program, launched in late 2022,
A coordinated funding effort totaling $110 million is accelerating the expansion of youth mental health programs across three major public universities in Los Angeles County. The initiative is designed
Southern California is experiencing an earlier-than-usual start to rattlesnake season in 2026, driven by unseasonably warm temperatures. Local wildlife officials report a sharp increase in rattlesnake sightings across the
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