01 June 2026 As California prepares to welcome visitors from around the world for the upcoming World Cup, a growing network of Pride Houses is emerging across the state, offering spaces designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities while also addressing concerns some travelers have expressed about safety and inclusion during their time in the United States. The initiative arrives at a moment when international sporting events increasingly serve as platforms for broader cultural co

30 May 2026 Los Angeles is preparing for a dramatic waterfront makeover, and at the center of it all will be a towering new Ferris wheel that is set to become the tallest in California. Rising 175 feet above the San Pedro waterfront, the attraction will serve as one of the signature features of the ambitious West Harbor development, a project carrying a price tag of roughly $500 million and designed to transform the historic port area into a major entertainment destination. T

27 May 2026 For generations of Pixar fans, Pizza Planet has existed as one of animation’s most iconic fictional restaurants. The glowing rocket logo, neon arcade games, greasy pizza slices, and mysterious claw machine filled with squeaky green aliens became deeply tied to childhood memories through the Toy Story franchise. Now, nearly thirty years after the original film first introduced audiences to the chaotic pizza arcade, Los Angeles is finally turning fantasy into realit

07 May 2026 Southern California is preparing for one of the most unusual and glamorous tribute events in recent memory as hundreds of Marilyn Monroe look alikes are expected to gather in Palm Springs to celebrate what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday. Organizers behind the event hope to attract at least 500 participants dressed as Monroe in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record while honoring one of cinema’s most enduring cultural symbols. The celebrati

15 April 2026 For generations of Los Angeles families, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has felt less like a business and more like a living piece of childhood memory. The colorful puppets, whimsical performances, and old Hollywood charm have survived changing eras, economic struggles, and even the near collapse of the theater itself. Now, after years of uncertainty, the beloved institution is preparing for its biggest transformation yet. Following an aggressive fundraising c

13 April 2026 Hollywood power broker Ari Emanuel celebrated his 65th birthday with an exclusive gathering at the Los Angeles pop-up of the acclaimed but controversial restaurant Noma. The private event took place at the Paramour Estate in Silver Lake, where the Copenhagen-based restaurant is running a limited 16-week residency featuring an elaborate tasting menu priced at $1,500 per guest. Emanuel’s party drew a heavyweight guest list of influential figures from entertainment

11 April 2026 An unusual underground party scene has been gaining attention in Los Angeles, where crowds are gathering beneath a freeway overpass for spontaneous dance events that blend music, community, and raw urban energy. What might appear to be an uninviting concrete space during the day has transformed into a vibrant nightlife destination, attracting a mix of locals, creatives, and curious newcomers. The gatherings are organized as pop up events, often shared quietly th

31 March 2026 In the quiet neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades, the signs of rebuilding are everywhere. Construction crews, temporary structures, and storage containers line the streets, each one holding pieces of lives that were disrupted by devastating wildfires. But now, even these symbols of recovery are under threat. The city of Los Angeles has warned residents that storage containers placed on public streets could be towed if they are not removed. These containers, often

27 March 2026 Beneath the streets of Los Angeles, far from the traffic, lights, and movement above, another city has quietly taken shape. It is hidden, improvised, and built out of necessity rather than design. But when authorities descend into these spaces, what they find is not just shelter. It is a reflection of a crisis that refuses to stay on the surface. In the latest operation, city crews entered a storm drain tunnel in Canoga Park, accessing it through a manhole near

26 March 2026 CB / BACKGRID Kylie Jenner has never approached her life in halves. Whether it is business, branding, or lifestyle, every move feels intentional, scaled, and quietly strategic. Now, that same approach is unfolding in her real estate portfolio, where she is stepping away from two of her most recognizable Los Angeles properties in a deal that reflects both transition and ambition. The reality star and entrepreneur has listed two luxury homes for a combined $68.2 m

20 March 2026 For decades, Los Angeles has sold itself on a simple promise. Endless sunshine, mild temperatures, and skies so predictable that weather feels like an afterthought. It is a narrative repeated in movies, music, and pop culture, a city where every day looks like the last and nothing ever really changes. But behind that polished image lies a far more unpredictable and often extreme reality, one that challenges the idea of perfect weather at its core. The illusion b

18 March 2026 In a career defined by iconic roles and global recognition, Uma Thurman made a decision that quietly set her apart from many of her peers. While Hollywood has long been the gravitational center of the film industry, she never fully moved into its orbit. Instead, she stayed rooted in New York, building a life that prioritized something more personal than proximity to opportunity. At first glance, the choice seems unusual. Thurman rose to prominence in films like

22 February 2026 Entrepreneur and activist Mary Nazzal announced the arrival of the first Palestinian bookstore in the US. A new chapter in cultural storytelling has quietly unfolded in Los Angeles with the opening of what is being described as America’s first Palestinian bookstore, a space its founders call both a literary haven and an act of preservation. Nestled in the heart of the city, the bookstore has quickly become more than a retail shop. It is emerging as a gatherin

17 February 2026 The downtown L.A. skyline is seen in a file photo. (iStock / Getty Images) A new study has delivered sobering news for workers in major Californian urban areas, finding that a nominal annual salary of $100,000 can feel more like $66,000 once taxes and local cost-of-living adjustments are taken into account. This striking disparity highlights how the Golden State’s steep housing, transportation and living expenses erode much of what would otherwise be consider

12 February 2026 In the heart of Los Angeles this Valentine’s Day, a group of shelter dogs stole the spotlight and warmed the hearts of animal lovers with a campaign designed to charm them into forever homes. Staff and volunteers at the West LA Animal Shelter teamed up with the nonprofit Big Dog Energy to give some of their long-stay canines a festive and unconventional boost in visibility and to spark connections with potential adopters. The effort combined playful creativit

11 February 2026 Rihanna once again proved she is a mother with an innate sense of style during a recent shopping trip in Los Angeles where she and her adorable son, Riot Rose, were photographed wearing matching sunglasses and stylish casual outfits that drew attention from fans and fashion lovers alike. The Diamonds singer, widely known for her multifaceted career as a chart-topping artist, fashion icon and beauty mogul, stepped out with her 2-year-old son in the city’s chic

14 January 2026 Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, speaks at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on January 13. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP When registration opened on January 14, 2026 for the ticket lottery to attend the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, excitement quickly spilled over into frustration for eager fans around the world who found themselves stuck in long virtual queues trying to secure their chance at seats

25 December 2025 The story of Tylor Chase, the actor who once charmed audiences as Martin Qwerly on the Nickelodeon hit Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has taken a heartbreaking turn in recent months as videos of him living on the streets of Riverside, California, went viral, sparking concern across social media, among former costars and within his own family, with his father speaking candidly for the first time about the deep struggles with addiction and mental hea

20 December 2025 A dirt road leads up to the property from the desert floor, and access is restricted to members only.” Palm Springs historian Jim Cook said. The Desert Photo – stock.adobe.com Tucked away above Andreas Canyon near Palm Springs, California, lies one of the state’s most secretive and storied communities, a cluster of 17 cabins built right into the canyon walls and so private that no amount of money will secure you a place among its residents. Known as the Andre

07 December 2025 People gather in front of MacArthur Park, some using drugs, in Los Angeles’s Westlake District. Barbara Davidson for NY Post What was once a familiar refuge of greenery, family picnics and evening strolls has become, in the span of only a few years, a broken, fractured shadow of itself. MacArthur Park once one of Los Angeles’s vibrant community spaces now serves, by many accounts, as a drug-ridden wasteland, a ground zero for fentanyl abuse, homelessness, pub