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Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
#los-angeles
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: April 3

Four recommended dining spots in Los Angeles include Rainforest Cafe and Very Thai.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The best places to eat and drink this month, according to our Food writers

Los Angeles' food scene is evolving with new openings despite the closure of iconic restaurants.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
LA food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Reason Los Angeles Is The Go-To For So Many International Food Chains - Tasting Table

Los Angeles is a prime location for international restaurant chains due to its diverse population and tourist influx.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: April 3

Four recommended dining spots in Los Angeles include Rainforest Cafe and Very Thai.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The best places to eat and drink this month, according to our Food writers

Los Angeles' food scene is evolving with new openings despite the closure of iconic restaurants.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 hours ago

South London has a new art and short film festival - and it's free

A free artist-led festival in Peckham from May 8-10 features exhibitions, panel talks, and complimentary food and drinks.
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
#california
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

F5: Alex Lerian on Live Music, a Favorite Burrito Spot, Materials + More

Alex Lerian emphasizes the importance of observation and creativity in design, advocating for intentional resets and embracing the creative void.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: For Angels fans, new team ownership - and winning - are what they'd like to see most

Fans booed the Angels' first pitch due to dissatisfaction with team management and priorities expressed by owner Arte Moreno.
SF food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

TATO restaurant in San Francisco offers a pay-what-you-can Taco Love special every Friday, providing meals for those in need with full-price payments.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

How 'The Real Housewives' totally changed this SoCal restaurant

Shannon Storms Beador's explosive outburst at the Quiet Woman restaurant became a notable moment in 'Real Housewives of Orange County' history.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.
London music
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This April

April showcases art that emphasizes the overlooked, including a retrospective of Gemini G.E.L. and a tribute to Palestinian journalists.
#san-francisco
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

This must be South Pasadena

"So few pockets of L.A. County are actually great for families and that's what makes South Pas so compelling. Plus, it has light-rail."
San Francisco
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#no-kings
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.
US Elections
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Universal Studios Brought A Bunch Of Iconic TV Food To Life For "Fan Fest," And I'm Obsessed

Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.
SF food
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing - rich renters are buying their buildings

Downtown L.A. office buildings are losing value, prompting tenants to purchase properties instead of renting due to high vacancy rates.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

As beloved Valley Ice Center faces demolition, hockey families fight to save it

The L.A. Kings Valley Ice Center will lose its main rink in June 2026, impacting youth hockey programs significantly.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours (SF)

Join us for a free night of DJ sets and a lively night market at "Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours on April 25, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Portland food
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles This Month

Los Angeles restaurants face significant challenges, including closures due to the pandemic, labor strikes, rising costs, and the impact of fires and ICE enforcement.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's "Taste of Temescal" (2026)

The Taste of Temescal is a culinary tour featuring over 40 stops, live entertainment, and a focus on sustainability in 2026.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
Silicon Valley food
fromDefector
3 days ago

Erewhon Is Not A Grocery Store | Defector

Erewhon is a luxury grocery chain in L.A. known for its wellness products and cultural significance beyond typical grocery offerings.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Spencer Pratt is sharing a Miami sound machine ad. It won't play in LA.

The AI-animated music video praising Spencer Pratt features lyrics like 'Latinos for Pratt we're singing/Because we're tired of this dirty beat,' but the musical style is more Miami and Cuban than reflective of L.A.'s Latino heritage.
Los Angeles
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
Online Community Development
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. Times Concierge: 'It's hard to make friends as an adult in L.A. What are some groups I can join?'

Building adult friendships can be challenging, but social clubs and community spaces in L.A. offer opportunities for connection and shared interests.
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

Rave in Aisle 4! The Hottest New Club Is Your Grocery Store

International grocery stores and coffee shops are transforming nightlife by creating community-focused events that celebrate culture and provide sober alternatives.
LA food
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

San Diego's Dining Scene Is Sneaking Up on LA's

San Diego's culinary scene is thriving with exceptional local ingredients, making it a destination for fine dining.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Inglewood's downtown still struggles. Can it spark to life before World Cup, Super Bowl?

Market Street in Inglewood is struggling despite nearby economic growth from SoFi Stadium and upcoming major events.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Tell us about the greatest, most neighborly neighbor you've ever had

Neighbor interactions have declined significantly across all age groups from 2017 to 2023, yet good neighbors provide invaluable support and friendship for those without nearby family.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 days ago

Linden Is Hollywood's Most Stylish Dining Destination

Linden restaurant in Hollywood blends Caribbean influences with diverse culinary traditions, creating a vibrant dining experience.
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Mass exodus from Los Angeles revealed in shocking new figures

Los Angeles County's population has now dipped to just under 9.7 million, marking a continuation of a steady slide for the nation's most populous county. The raw number of departures is eye-catching, but experts say the broader trend may be even more concerning: fewer people are coming in to replace those who leave.
Los Angeles
East Bay food
fromEater LA
3 days ago

Neighborly Brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken to Brentwood

Neighborly expands to Brentwood, offering diverse dining options and a marketplace in a welcoming dine-in environment.
LA food
fromEater LA
5 days ago

Cult-Favorite Sichuan Spot Mountain House Turns Up the Heat With a New San Gabriel Valley Location

Mountain House expands to Monterey Park, Los Angeles, offering Sichuan cuisine favorites in a mountain retreat-inspired setting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: After COVID, raids and other blows, DTLA is hurting. But 'Mr. Downtown' believes it will rise again

Hal Bastian, known as 'Mr. Downtown L.A.', believes downtown can reinvent itself despite current challenges.
fromEater LA
5 days ago

Here Are Los Angeles's 2026 James Beard Awards Finalists

The James Beard Foundation Awards have long been considered one of the most prestigious awards in the food and hospitality industry, recognizing outstanding restaurants and chefs from across the country.
LA food
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
17 years ago

History in downtown's heart

The historic 1927 Roosevelt building reopens as luxury lofts and penthouses after a $150-million renovation, featuring preserved Beaux-Arts architecture and modern amenities in downtown Los Angeles.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Watts awaits those who are looking for opportunity

Watts developed as a working-class community founded on affordable housing and lack of racial land restrictions, distinguishing it from neighboring cities.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Perfectly unusual settings for art in Los Angeles

Alternative art galleries are increasingly operating from unconventional domestic and commercial spaces like apartments, garages, and restaurants, rejecting traditional white cube aesthetics to embrace informality and rapid artistic experimentation.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

It Was a Hangout for His 'Friends'

Matthew Perry sold his Hollywood Hills home for approximately $839,000, while also purchasing a Beverly Hills property for $3.2 million, and Devon Sawa bought a renovated Spanish-style Hollywood Hills home in the low-$900,000 range.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

5 Cultural Destinations That Tell the Story of Los Angeles | Artnet News

Los Angeles museums showcase ambitious art institutions that extend beyond decoration, featuring innovative architecture and collections supporting local artists and ecological consciousness.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Los Feliz

Los Feliz transformed from a Spanish land grant cursed by a mining tycoon's crime into a prestigious Hollywood neighborhood after Griffith Park's creation attracted wealthy residents and industry professionals.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Close-knit Leimert Park is primed to be well-connected again

Leimert Park transformed from a segregated white planned community in 1923 to a major African-American cultural center by the 1960s despite violent white resistance to integration.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
9 years ago

The Best Restaurants in LA's Arts District

Downtown Los Angeles's Arts District has transformed into a vibrant dining neighborhood featuring innovative Korean cuisine, French-Japanese bistros, tacos, burgers, and new arrivals like Hojokban.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Mid-Wilshire is alive with culture and ancient history

He would buy up land on Wilshire Boulevard between La Brea and Fairfax avenues and build the retail hub of the future, one centered around the automobile. Though critics scoffed, he believed he could draw customers from Beverly Hills and Hollywood to what was then the unfashionable hinterland of the city simply by combining luxury department store shopping with plenty of free parking.
Los Angeles
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. has a new jazz mega-fest, from a former city councilman

Los Angeles will host a 25-day inaugural LA Jazz Festival in August aiming to draw 250,000 attendees and spotlight jazz's cultural and civil-rights legacy.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

GHOSTS OF DOWNTOWN

A visitor returns to their father's former bankruptcy law office in downtown Los Angeles, finding the grand windows unchanged while everything else has been transformed or removed.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

This Is Not My LA Art World

We're just a week away from Frieze LA, when East Coast dealers and local artists alike descend upon the Santa Monica Airport, but this isn't Renée Reizman's first rodeo. Since the critic and artist moved to the area almost 15 years ago, she's witnessed blue-chip New York galleries set up shop and sideline the irreverent, DIY spaces that shape the local art scene. Without these spaces, Reizman writes, she would not have discovered what art can be outside of the white cube.
Arts
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Glassell Park's future looks greener and livelier

Rancho San Rafael, a 36,000-acre Spanish land grant from 1784, became the foundation for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods including Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park after being partitioned in 1871.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Neighborhood spotlight: L.A. Arts District

Late 1970s artists transformed Los Angeles's abandoned industrial Arts District through cheap rent and creative freedom, inadvertently catalyzing gentrification and development that continues today.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Redevelopment

Commerce's redevelopment is driven by elected officials and economic necessity, transforming an industrial landscape into a diverse economy with jobs, housing, and improved infrastructure.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

16 moments that bring back 2016 L.A.

Through throwback posts, people have been traveling back to the year when dog and flower crown Snapchat filters, Instagram eyebrows, the mannequin challenge and the Chainsmokers were everywhere. But why, you may ask? On social media, 2016 is remembered as the last carefree era, a time when people posted whatever they wanted without overthinking it, when folks actually danced at parties instead of pointing their phones at the DJ booth to "capture content."
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
fromPoynter
2 months ago

In Los Angeles, a news outlet 'superbloom' is emerging - Poynter

Los Angeles has seen a rapid emergence of new local news ventures filling coverage gaps left by a shrinking Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A.'s buzziest coffee shop is in a gorgeous Angelino Heights home. Is this the start of a bigger trend?

A licensed home-based micro-restaurant in Angelino Heights, Granada, has become a local sensation under L.A. County’s MEHKO permitting process.
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