Los Angeles Approves Free Micro-Shoot Permits for Indie Crews
Los Angeles has approved free micro-shoot permits for film crews of 10 or fewer, but applications are not yet
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November 10, 2026
Los Angeles has approved free micro-shoot permits for film crews of 10 or fewer, but applications are not yet
The Vincent Thomas Bridge closure begins November 7, removing a road connection between San Pedro and Terminal Island for
Los Angeles speed cameras began issuing warnings at 26 locations on October 26, bringing automated speed checks to streets
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) raised nearly $7 million at its 15th annual Art+Film Gala on November 7, 2026, setting a new fundraising record. The event honored visual artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve while marking Eva Chow’s final year as co-chair alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Key
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Los Angeles utility shutoffs for unpaid residential water and electricity bills are being paused through December 31, 2026, after
Disney influencer marketing now involves more than 6,000 creators in 2026, according to figures the Burbank company shared with
The Woman’s Club of Hollywood is seeking support amid financial difficulties involving loans secured against its historic property at
El Niño is strengthening ahead of Southern California’s winter, bringing greater attention to weather-sensitive revenue at Los Angeles restaurants.
Disney AI lyric videos are being tested through a collaboration with OpenArt, beginning with a song from Hercules. Announced at Disney’s November 3 Burbank showcase, the project focuses on visual concepts rather than finished releases. Its timing draws attention to the distinction between authorized AI production and Disney’s separate copyright
United Talent Agency (UTA) has elevated seven agents to its UTA Creators leadership team, expanding the Beverly Hills-based agency’s oversight of digital talent representation. The move focuses on growth in sports creators, New York and the United Kingdom as creators develop businesses across entertainment, media and consumer products. Key Takeaways
Compton-born artist Reggie Burrows Hodges is presenting three concurrent exhibitions at the Getty Center, the California African American Museum and Art + Practice in Leimert Park. Opened on October 20, 2026, the presentations mark his first solo museum exhibitions in his hometown, bringing together paintings influenced by European Old Masters,
ORIGIN opened in Los Angeles’ Arts District on October 9–10, 2026, transforming the former LOT 613 event site into a permanent venue for house and techno. Located at 613 Imperial Street, the approximately 1,000-capacity club was developed by longtime promoters Roni Mehrabian and Cyril Bitar. Its opening weekend featured MRAK,
Rosé, the BLACKPINK singer and solo artist, will perform at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 2026 Art + Film Gala on November 7. The annual event will honor artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, bringing together figures from music, visual art and cinema. Key Takeaways Rosé was
Aerosmith will return to the live stage for two performances at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1. The concerts will feature special guests including The Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Billy Idol, Slash, Tom Morello and other artists, marking the band’s first announced live shows since its touring
Two UCLA-operated child care centers serving approximately 220 children are scheduled to close June 30, 2027. The decision leaves university employees and students searching for replacement care in a
UCLA brain cancer researchers reported two contrasting glioblastoma findings on October 13, 2026. A 63-patient study showed greater immune activity with two checkpoint drugs, while a mouse model reproduced
The Ocean Way Festival cancellation follows storm damage at the planned Santa Monica Beach site, where Hurricane Marie-generated surf and storm runoff eroded usable space ahead of the September
Los Angeles heat wave conditions pushed parts of Southern California into dangerous temperature ranges this week, renewing concern about workers who cannot easily escape the heat. State and local
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
A $450 million studio complex is taking shape in Hollywood as developer David Simon moves forward with Echelon Studios Hollywood, a five-acre production campus on Santa Monica Boulevard. Built on the site of a former Sears store, the project will combine five soundstages with production support facilities, workspaces and
AFI Fest 2026 has announced a 157-film lineup spanning 50 countries for its 40th edition in Hollywood. Running Oct. 21–25 at TCL
AI-generated menus are moving from novelty to a practical restaurant test in Los Angeles. At Los Burritos Originales on Hollywood Boulevard, co-owner
The American Film Market is expanding its Los Angeles screening activities through a partnership with AMC Theatres and the B-List Movie Club.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened in Los Angeles, introducing a major new institution dedicated to visual storytelling. Founded by
Disney’s Created in LA put creator-made video inside the El Capitan Theatre before moving its second-day program to The Walt Disney Studios
High Sport used its first official New York Fashion Week appearance to show a broader Spring 2027 wardrobe as the Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council has launched a committee focused on film and television production, with members examining permitting fees, inspection costs and
Los Angeles Heat Advisory conditions are set to intensify Wednesday, Sept. 9, as high temperatures combine with elevated humidity across much of
Yeezy opened its first flagship store at 4317 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles on November 4, 2026, alongside its Season 01 runway
Retro diners in Los Angeles are navigating two different developments: pressure to redevelop historic restaurant properties and renewed interest in classic American
Community art workshops at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles are bringing residents together ahead of Día de los Muertos. Organized by Music,
Los Angeles Food Bowl 2026 will bring the Los Angeles Times’ annual 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. ranking to a live countdown
Composer Laura Karpman’s directorial debut, Cosmic Symphony, examines musical instruments lost in the Los Angeles wildfires and the musicians connected to them. Billboard acquired the short documentary for digital
ComplexCon 2026 returns to Los Angeles on Oct. 3 and 4 for its 10th-anniversary edition, combining streetwear, vintage, streamer programming and two nights of music. Playboi Carti, Hiroshi Fujiwara,
Los Angeles fast-food scheduling rules moved closer to becoming city law after a 10-2 City Council vote on Sept. 8. The proposal would extend existing scheduling protections to covered
Los Angeles Unified has restricted student access to generative AI on district-issued devices for the 2026-27 school year while a board committee develops longer-term rules. The shift reverses last
Fans gathered at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles after news of the singer’s death, leaving flowers, candles, photographs and handwritten messages. Some visitors sang
Los Angeles has rescinded 12 Anti-Camping Zones in Council District 13 after a 10-3 City Council vote on Aug. 18. The action affects locations in Hollywood, Silver Lake and
Alo launched a global campaign with Kylie Jenner, pairing the Los Angeles-shot imagery with its new Pink Marshmallow colorway. The rollout matters beyond a celebrity placement because Alo has
California lawmakers are reviewing new limits on AI therapy through Senate Bill 903, a proposal that has cleared the Senate and reached the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The measure would
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.,
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