If elected, Nithya Raman could shake up the LA Olympics. Here’s how
L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman criticized L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' signature homelessness program, Inside Safe, and her administration's response to major fires.(Courtesy NBC4 and Telemundo 52)If Nithya Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass on Nov. 3, she’ll become the third mayor of Los Angeles to oversee plans for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — and the first to have started out as an Olympics critic.Raman told the Democratic Socialists of America’s L.A. chapter in 2020 that she opposed Los Angeles playing host to the world’s largest sporting event, skewering the city for making a “rushed” deal without public input.Still, she’ll be stuck with the Games if she becomes mayor, and will also oversee the city in the period that follows, when L.A. will be left with any cost overruns if the private organizing committee LA28 runs out of money.Depending on how she wields the role, Raman could shift the city’s approach to its host duties, ramping up pressure on LA28 to publicly disclo
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Balboa Island’s Famed Frozen Banana Stand Is Expanding to Long Beach
Sugar ‘n Spice, Balboa Island’s beloved frozen banana stand that inspired Arrested Development’s Bluth’s Original Frozen Banana Stand, will head to Long Beach this year. The frozen dessert stand told Eater it is targeting a December opening in the Belmont Shores neighborhood; Longbeachize first reported the expansion. Sugar ‘n Spice will open at 5269 E. Second Street. Sugar ‘n Spice opened on the picturesque Balboa Island in 1945 and has gained a cult following for its frozen treats, including the iconic dipped banana, spumoni ice cream cake, frozen tiramisu dipped in chocolate, and a vanilla ice cream–based Balboa bar. It also offers scoops of ice cream in flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and rocky road. The Long Beach outpost will be Sugar ‘n Spice’s second location and will mark the first expansion outside of Balboa Island. Dinner lands at Holy Basil Arts District Holy Basil’s new location in the Arts District will begin dinner service on Monday, October 26. The resta
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How should LA County spend its multibillion-dollar budget? Weigh in by Saturday
LA County oversees a budget of over $54 billion. Its nearly 10 million residents have a chance to say how that spending should be prioritized. The post How should LA County spend its multibillion-dollar budget? Weigh in by Saturday appeared first on LA Local.
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Dia de Los Muertos celebrations starts early in MacArthur Park
Free events centered around Dia de Los Muertos are coming to MacArthur Park where people can celebrate the memory of their loved ones. Music, Arts & Community Los Angeles (MAC·LA) kicked off the holiday by hosting two hands-on art making workshops led by artist Marelené Nancy Lopez this past Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 […] The post Dia de Los Muertos celebrations starts early in MacArthur Park appeared first on LA Local.
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Photo Essay: Tacos and Live Graffiti at L.A. TACO Community Day at The Broad
SABER, Mr. B Baby, and ENDEM all put paint to canvas at L.A. TACO and The Broad's second community celebration. Plus, tamales and pizza. The post Photo Essay: Tacos and Live Graffiti at L.A. TACO Community Day at The Broad appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Redondo Beach Installs Curb-Protected Bike Lanes on Palos Verdes Blvd.
The entire 0.6 miles of Palos Verdes Boulevard through Redondo Beach now has a continuous bikeway including 0.4 miles of top-notch curb-protection
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This Week In Livable Streets
Vote early, Major Taylor graphic novel, Fire in the Eastside play writing workshop, and more.
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Nithya Raman Campaign Accuses Bass-Backed Group of AI Impersonation
The campaign alleges Thrive LA used an AI-generated voice resembling the mayoral candidate’s to mislead voters, filing an ethics complaint just eight days before Election Day The post Nithya Raman Campaign Accuses Bass-Backed Group of AI Impersonation appeared first on LAmag.
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Meet the billionaires spending millions to defeat California’s Proposition 40, aka the billionaire tax
A cadre of billionaires and tech elites, including Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt, is bankrolling the opposition to Proposition 40. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →
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Through Thursday, Southern California Could Get Record High Tides
Possible 7.5 to 8 feet of elevated water levels may appear in Los Angeles this week The post Through Thursday, Southern California Could Get Record High Tides appeared first on LAmag.
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¿Por qué hay tantos bonos en la boleta electoral de California? Esto es lo que se podría comprar con 44 mil millones de dólares.
Los californianos decidirán sobre una emisión de bonos de 44 mil millones de dólares cuando voten sobre las Proposiciones 1, 37 y 38. Dicha emisión se destinaría a financiar viviendas e investigación médica.
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Los barrios latinos de Los Ángeles respaldaron a Karen Bass en junio. ¿Seguirán apoyándola en noviembre?
Un análisis de CalMatters reveló que la alcaldesa de Los Ángeles, Karen Bass, superó ampliamente a la oposición en los distritos electorales de mayoría latina en junio. La contienda podría depender de si los votantes latinos la apoyan.
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Matthew Stafford Makes Rams History vs. Raiders
Stafford now holds the all-time record for passing touchdowns for two franchises The post Matthew Stafford Makes Rams History vs. Raiders appeared first on LAmag.
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Guía de última hora para los votantes sobre las 14 propuestas en la boleta electoral de California
Los californianos están votando sobre 14 medidas sometidas a referéndum, entre las que se incluyen propuestas sobre impuestos, el derecho al voto, la sanidad, la vivienda y el medio ambiente. Es mucha información que asimilar, pero estamos aquí para ayudarte.
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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, second from left, in a shot of the original "Star Trek" cast members. He has died at the age of 90.(Courtesy CBS Studios, Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corp.)Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.Koenig died Monday at his home in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said in a statement.In “Star Trek,” Ensign Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.Speaking heavily Russian-accented English, Chekov embodied stereotypical Russian personality traits, including fierce pride, love of poetry and blind loyalty.“Star Trek” ran on NBC from 1966 to 1969 and has had an almost unprecedented afterlife as fans, or Trekkies, kept interest
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M.E. Testifies Birchmore’s Body & Ligature Around Her Neck Could Have Been Moved
Dr. Maria Capo Martinez was grilled about why she changed her original ruling that Sandra Birchmore's 2021 death was caused by "suicide," which she changed this year to "undetermined" The post M.E. Testifies Birchmore’s Body & Ligature Around Her Neck Could Have Been Moved appeared first on LAmag.
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Malik Beasley Moves Toward Guilty Plea in Explosive NBA Gambling Case
The former Milwaukee Bucks guard, accused of manipulating his performance to help gamblers cash in, may be preparing to change his plea in Brooklyn federal court The post Malik Beasley Moves Toward Guilty Plea in Explosive NBA Gambling Case appeared first on LAmag.
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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Got Big “Expectations”
The pop-artist duo have dethroned Taylor Swift from the Billboard 200 with their latest remix The post Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Got Big “Expectations” appeared first on LAmag.
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Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel Are Reportedly Dating
The former NFL quarterback and Victoria's Secret model have reportedly been quietly seeing each other for months. The post Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel Are Reportedly Dating appeared first on LAmag.
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All the New Restaurant Openings to Know in Los Angeles
An assortment of dishes at Bar Fortuna in Santa Monica, California. | Catherine Dzilenski Los Angeles is no stranger to restaurant openings, whether debuts in iconic buildings helmed by big-name chefs, humble neighborhood haunts, or pop-ups leaping into permanent spaces. The city’s dining scene continues to grow even as operators face stunning challenges related to ongoing impacts from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes, the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, and systemic slowdowns affecting the entire global food supply. This roundup features a running list of all the latest openings you should know about across the Southland. For Eater editors’ curation of the best new restaurants in Los Angeles, check out the heatmap, and for a guide to the best restaurants in the city, look to the Eater 38.
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An Alleged Affair Raises Ethics Questions in L.A. TACO Firing
L.A. TACO and Memo Torres have offered conflicting accounts of his firing, as allegations of a personal relationship with state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez raise questions about journalistic ethics The post An Alleged Affair Raises Ethics Questions in L.A. TACO Firing appeared first on LAmag.
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What families need to know about finding senior housing in LA
Here’s a guide to navigating affordable housing for older adults in LA County. The post What families need to know about finding senior housing in LA appeared first on LA Local.
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The Angelenos Rediscovering Their City on Foot
Three L.A. organizations encourage locals to discover walkable routes around town The post The Angelenos Rediscovering Their City on Foot appeared first on LAmag.
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Voice Actor Behind Bugs Bunny and Countless Cartoons Dies
Eric Bauza was 46 The post Voice Actor Behind Bugs Bunny and Countless Cartoons Dies appeared first on LAmag.
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Newsletter: Prosecutors Fought To Keep Him In Prison For 20+ Years, Now They Want To Make a Deal
“We are open to receiving an offer with the condition that we know Mr. Salinas is willing to take it," Deputy District Attorney Jessica Balady told Judge Karla Kerlin. The post Newsletter: Prosecutors Fought To Keep Him In Prison For 20+ Years, Now They Want To Make a Deal appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Start watching your speed, LA speed cameras go online today
(Courtesy LAPD South Traffic Division via Twitter)Topline:About one-fifth of the city of Los Angeles’ new speed cameras are now issuing warnings, with the rest slated to go live later this year.Tickets on hold for now: Each speed camera will issue automated warnings for 60 days before they start issuing fines. Those penalties start at $50 for going 11 mph over the limit and go up to $500 for drivers going over 100 mph.How many cameras: There are 125 speed cameras across the city, and at the time of writing, 26 are now issuing warnings. You can check on the status of the cameras around town by clicking on the image below. Locations of speed cameras in L.A. Click for an interactive version of the map.(Courtesy LADOT)The backstory: The speed cameras are part of a pilot program signed into law three years ago. Five other cities in California are also part of the program, including Glendale and Long Beach, the latter of which turned on its speed cameras earlier this month.Where the money wi
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The city and county are battling over LA’s homelessness response. Here’s how you can weigh in
A key vote could help chart the future of the region’s response to homelessness. And it’s happening in a unique format. Anyone, including you, can join and likely cast a vote. The post The city and county are battling over LA’s homelessness response. Here’s how you can weigh in appeared first on LA Local.
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Monday’s Headlines
L.A. speed cameras go live today, WeHo, Venice Dell, ICE, parking, ULA, MacArthur Park, Inglewood, Glendale, car-nage, and more
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The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Cole Martin
UCLA senior defensive back Cole Martin has six total tackles in the first five games of the season. The post The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Cole Martin appeared first on LA Local.
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Why are pro-housing groups split on Proposition 45?
Housing developments under construction in the community of Goshen on Aug. 17, 2024.(Larry Valenzuela / CalMatters/CatchLight Local)For nearly a decade, California’s Yes In My Backyard activists and other pro-development advocates have wanted to overhaul California’s signature environmental law to clear the way for more housing construction.Now Proposition 45 is on the ballot. Supporters say it would, among other things, overhaul that law, known as the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, to clear the way for — you guessed it — more housing construction.So why are YIMBYs divided?Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, an Oakland Democrat and one of the movement's most stalwart champions in the Legislature, is for it. So is the bulk of the building industry, including many major for- and non-profit developers.Bay Area pro-housing advocates Eastbay for Everyone and the Greenbelt Alliance, two typical allies of Wicks, are emphatically against it.In the uncommitted middle lies the lion’s sha
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LA City Council Poised to Vote on New ALPR Contract Between LAPD and Axon
While backlash against Flock Safety occupies much of the nationwide discourse about ALPRs, Axon and LAPD hope to solidify a new branch of the surveillance architecture of LA. The post LA City Council Poised to Vote on New ALPR Contract Between LAPD and Axon appeared first on Knock LA.
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The hidden history of LA’s Underground Railroad includes an unsolved emancipation mystery
Biddy Mason in the late 1870'sAfter 170 years, one of the great mysteries of early Los Angeles history remains unsolved: Who initiated the freedom suit that emancipated Biddy Mason and 13 other Black women and children in an L.A. courtroom in January 1856? The City Council’s recent move to rename Pershing Square for Mason has refocused public attention on her history. Yet we’re no closer to identifying the single figure behind her emancipation, a historic case that broke the back of slavery in Southern California.I’ll confess, I’ve probably spent as much time as anyone trying to unravel that mystery. A decade of research, resulting in the first scholarly biography of Biddy Mason, The Boundless Biddy Mason: An Odyssey from Slavery to Freedom Across the American West, brought me no closer to the truth.My excuse: The 19th-century official court records were either destroyed or lost, while the accounts of Mason’s own descendants point toward different people, in different places.Only recen
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The city and county are battling over LA’s homelessness response. Here’s how you can weigh in
L.A. City Councilmember Tim McOsker at an L.A. Continuum of Care board meeting, Oct. 6, 2026(Aaron Schrank/LAist )The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is losing control of responsibilities tied to about $239 million in federal taxpayer funds as the Trump administration continues a push to strip power from the joint city-county agency. Now, Los Angeles and L.A. County are competing for control of some of those federal roles. A key vote scheduled for Monday could help chart the future of the region’s response to its homelessness crisis.And it’s happening in a unique format. Anyone, including you, can join and likely cast a vote.Here’s what to know about what’s happening and how to get involved.How we got here A regional planning group called the L.A. Continuum of Care voted earlier this month to designate L.A. County to take over at least two federal roles currently managed by the L.A. Homeless Services Authority, known as LAHSA — running the homeless count and managing the region
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Is California Voting Fair?
Experience a guided tour of the L.A. County Ballot Processing Center during a live election period, followed by a panel conversation with experts. The post Is California Voting Fair? appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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How to follow the money in local races this election season
We're following the money in the Nov. 5 election.(Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images / Getty Images AsiaPac)This is an excerpt from Make It Make Sense, our pop-up newsletter on the 2024 election. If you want weekly updates through September on following the money this election season, sign up here.Campaign mailers, robocalls, unsolicited texts and TV ads — who’s spending all that money to sway your vote?With Election Day less than three months away, we’re kicking off a short series to help you follow the money in local races this election season.In the weeks ahead, we’ll look closely at spending in specific races, like L.A. County district attorney and some statewide ballot measures. But before we get into the details of who’s spending money and how much, let’s talk about what we’re actually looking at when we look at campaign finance, and why.My colleague Maloy Moore is a longtime data journalist who’s spent decades diving deep into campaign finance. I spoke with her to get her tips — her ad
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The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: October 26
Fried scamorza at Bar Fortuna in Santa Monica. | Mona Holmes The editors at Eater Los Angeles dine out several times a week, if not per day, which means we’re always encountering standout dishes that deserve time in the limelight. Here’s the very best of everything the team has eaten this week. Cornbread with anchovy butter from Dom’s Taverna in Santa Barbara The best cornbread I’ve ever had in Los Angeles — and maybe my life? — is the sour milk version at Dunsmoor inspired by Edna Lewis. The iteration at Dom’s Taverna, however, is highly competitive. The skillet cornbread has a crusty exterior that gives way to an impressively soft and cake-like center. What makes it so surprising is the addition of a quenelle of anchovy butter on top, with a small divot in the center to cradle a pool of honey. As the butter melts, the honey waterfalls into the cornbread, seeping into each crevice. The salinity and deep umami of the anchovies in the butter make an ideal contrast to the sweetness of su
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A house divided? California YIMBYs disagree on Prop. 45
Does more housing mean more sprawl? Traditional supporters of building more homes are split over a ballot measure that backers say would create more California homes. As CalMatters’ Ben Christopher explains, Proposition 45 would limit environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act. It would help developers advance projects they deem as “essential” faster and […]
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Why the voice behind the East LA Classic roots for both teams
Retired Roosevelt teacher and Garfield alum Mike Flores brings a deep love for both teams to his role as the game's announcer. The post Why the voice behind the East LA Classic roots for both teams appeared first on LA Local.
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Have opinions on school closures? LAUSD adds meetings to get community input
LAUSD is calling its outreach campaign about the district's future “Stronger Schools Together.” (Mariana Dale / LAist)Los Angeles Unified will hold another round of community meetings in November as it begins to consider school closures and mergers.“We're gonna be embarking, I would say, on one of the most consequential initiatives that this district has completed and done over the last 30 years,” said Pedro Salcido, a deputy superintendent, at a similar community meeting in early October.LAUSD officials’ decisions could reshape the experience of 374,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school. The meetings, scheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Monday, Nov. 9, offer community members a chance to share their concerns and questions directly with district staff. Most are virtual, but there are two opportunities to attend in person.Enrollment has fallen more than 40% in the last two decades, and the district has closed relatively few of its more than 1,000 schools.
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In prison, wheelchair basketball offers a chance at reinvention
At California Medical Facility, playing a sport helps men practice new ways of thinking and form bonds that remain outside of prison walls.
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Gen Z has very different views on taxes than Boomers, but one generation votes more often
Surveys show an age gap across the top issues on California's ballot, including taxing billionaires and requiring IDs to vote. But while Gen Z makes up 30% of the state’s eligible voters, they are far less likely to vote than their counterparts age 55 and older.
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Why are pro-housing groups split on Proposition 45?
Proposition 45 is intended to make it easier to build. But some pro-housing groups worry it will only lead to more sprawl.
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Who’s spending money on the California insurance commissioner race
Jane Kim and Ben Allen have promised not to take insurance money, but an outside PAC supporting Allen has received industry donations.
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New reforms give California’s next governor a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape education
California's governor will have more power over schools because they'll appoint a newly created education commissioner. The reform also changed the state superintendent's job.
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Voting While Russian Means Longing for the Past and the Future
This September, Russia holds parliamentary elections. Yabloko—the only party that even subtly hints that the war in Ukraine might be problematic—is disqualified from participating. The candidates are all essentially the same. The only task for me is to close my eyes and blindly point at the ballot—anywhere but at United Russia, Vladimir Putin’s party. Voting while Russian is mostly a symbolic ritual. The post Voting While Russian Means Longing for the Past and the Future appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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Waymo may be reshaping the economics for LA Uber and Lyft drivers. A new report looks at how
Data analysis by Gridwise shows that LA ride-hailing drivers have been working and getting paid less overall since Waymo’s arrival. The post Waymo may be reshaping the economics for LA Uber and Lyft drivers. A new report looks at how appeared first on LA Local.
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LA in mediation over $1.4 billion sidewalk settlement as repair requests continue to mount
The mediation comes in the city’s 10th year of a 30-year settlement agreement over a class-action lawsuit brought by people with disabilities. The post LA in mediation over $1.4 billion sidewalk settlement as repair requests continue to mount appeared first on LA Local.
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A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot
Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It's a lot to take in, but we're here to help.
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A Letter From Our Staff: Setting the Record Straight
L.A. TACO will never stop covering ICE, immigration, and the attacks on our communities. The post A Letter From Our Staff: Setting the Record Straight appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Metro votes to rename Pershing Square station after pioneering Black Angeleno Biddy Mason
Metro’s board voted unanimously Thursday to rename downtown LA's Pershing Square Metro station after Black philanthropist and landowner Bridget “Biddy” Mason. The post Metro votes to rename Pershing Square station after pioneering Black Angeleno Biddy Mason appeared first on LA Local.
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Your Los Angeles Restaurant Weekend Guide: October 23
A selection of sashimi from Tiger’s Den. | Rebecca Roland Every Friday, our editors compile a trusty list of recommendations to answer the most pressing of questions: “Where should I eat?“ Here are four places to check out this weekend in Los Angeles. And if you need some ideas on where to drink, here’s our list of the hottest places to get cocktails in town. For smoky tacos from a stellar taquero: Tacos Royale in Silver Lake There are plenty of reasons to visit Tacos Royale. Just take your pick: First, Tacos Royale’s Hermosillo-style utilizes a unique preparation that trims the fat and nerves and cooks over a low flame, leaving tender and delightfully smoky meat. Second, there are ample deep-fried cracklings and a fire salsa bar. Owner Saúl Pérez García uses organic beef tallow flour tortillas. Finally, there’s a downstairs bar adjacent to the parking lot stand on West Sunset Boulevard near Coronado Street, where one can take an asada taco or burrito and down it with cerveza. Go with
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Inglewood police chief shares new details on Bryan Bostic’s death
Chief Mark Fronterotta said police pulled Bryan Bostic over on March 10 to investigate if he was driving under the influence, that he tried to run and that officers arrested him with a “minimum” use of force. The post Inglewood police chief shares new details on Bryan Bostic’s death appeared first on LA Local.
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Downtown LA’s Original Pantry Cafe Is Back
The Original Pantry Cafe. | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images The iconic Original Pantry Cafe will reopen on November 19, and the timing couldn’t be better for Los Angeles. After the century-old diner closed in March 2025, the owners announced that the Downtown restaurant would reopen, but no one knew when. With restaurant closures continuing at a constant pace in 2026, the return of one of Southern California’s oldest restaurants comes as welcome news, first reported by SF Gate. The Original Pantry Cafe will collaborate with the nonprofit Hope the Mission, a prominent service provider for the unhoused in Greater Los Angeles. Real estate entrepreneur Leo Pustilnikov became the new owner in September 2025. SF Gate’s report also states every meal will help fund the nonprofit while providing job training and support to those caught up in the cycle of home insecurity. Some former Original Pantry employees, many of whom worked at the restaurant for decades, will also return to work, as Pustiln
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Sara Hernandez vs. Sarah Rascón: Who will represent California’s 26th Senate district?
Hernandez and Rascon are running to represent neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Koreatown, Silver Lake, and El Sereno where affordability and immigration raids are top concerns. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →
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Chaos Unfolds at Pro-Palestine Demonstration at Museum of Tolerance
Protesters were met with Zionist mobs, intimidation, and racist and homophobic slurs by Pro-Israel counter-protesters. The post Chaos Unfolds at Pro-Palestine Demonstration at Museum of Tolerance appeared first on Knock LA.
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Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes on Lankershim and near Expo Park
New bike lanes open and in use on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood, and on Broadway Place and 39th Street in South Los Angeles
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The Incredible Mercado Gonzalez Opens On the Edge of L.A.
There's a dish for any craving you may have at this puesto-packed concept that features all sorts of regional Mexican eats. And rumors suggest is may be coming to Inglewood next. The post The Incredible Mercado Gonzalez Opens On the Edge of L.A. appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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The Best Sushi Restaurants in Los Angeles, According to Eater Editors
Tiger's Den. | Rebecca Roland Los Angeles has a plethora of culinary strong suits, including regional Chinese fare, tacos of all stripes, and world-class sushi. Nearly every corner of the city — the Valley, the Westside, the San Gabriel Valley, and the South Bay — lays claim to an incredible sushi counter with a veritable master at the helm. More casual experiences offering hand rolls and old-school takeout reflect the breadth of LA’s sushi culture. From reasonably priced gems to extravagant omakase, here are the best places to get sushi in Los Angeles. New this update: Osusume Fumio, Tiger’s Den, and Sushi Nakazawa join, while Soko and Norikaya leave the list.
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Friday’s Headlines
D Line extension temporary closure, sidewalk repair, Azusa, Pico Rivera, Claremont, Pasadena, LAX, car-nage, and more
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The feds are suing CA over baseless voter fraud allegations. Experts say LA should stay calm and vote
See you at the polls, Los Angeles! Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →
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Why was the billboard at Sunset and Fairfax so bright?
Plus, a fish market goes viral, a coyote feeder gets in trouble, and vampire magicians at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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We All Just Want To Be Loved
Little girls learn double-dutch in the summers. We / wait curbside, knees ash-dusted, watching who can do all / the footwork clean—who catches the rhythm quick, who just / stands there too long, afraid of the ropes snapping. Want The post We All Just Want To Be Loved appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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Lightning, Thunderclaps, and Mexican Rum Fuel Sherman Oaks’ New Cocktail Bar
Cocktails and snacks. | Robert Campbell Gilbert Pérez Bar, a new, experiential cocktail destination in Sherman Oaks, opens on Thursday, October 22, directly above its acclaimed sister establishment, Daisy Margarita Bar. In the works since Daisy opened in early 2025, Gilbert Pérez may be from the same team, but it’s a different type of watering hole altogether and something entirely new for Southern California. Mad-scientist barman Max Reis brings next-level theatrics to Gilbert Pérez; a strict no-smartphones policy keeps the focus on the spectacle unfolding throughout the bar. Business partner Matt Egan, an accomplished director of photography in film and television, brings his own expertise to making Gilbert Pérez more than a rum-focused cocktail bar: It’s somewhere between a theme park and the Magic Castle, but with Mexican spirits (in multiple senses of the word) and a mythology all its own. Showcasing over 70 rums from sustainable, small-batch producers across Mexico, the bar take
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GoSGV Offers Five More Electric Cargo Bikes for Equity Members
Residents of certain cities or those who qualify by income can now rent special cargo e-bikes from Benno, Riese & Müller, and Rad Power.
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Proposition 4 explained: California voters could allow public funding for elections
Supporters say the change could reduce the influence of wealthy donors and make it easier for candidates without big-money backing to run for office. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →
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The Secrets Behind Jar’s 25-Year Staying Power
Steak. | Matthew Kang I like to think of the restaurant world like sports: there are heroes and villains, legends and heels. And then there are the GOATs. I love thinking about the Greatest of All Time in particular because they help define what it means to be fed and to find community. To me, the greatest restaurants have staying power, influence, quality, and relevance, year in and year out. With almost two decades of exploring this city’s restaurants, I feel it’s time to start naming some of the GOATs of Los Angeles, places that only exist here and create a distinct cultural significance. Sign up for the Kang Town newsletter This post originally appeared in my Kang Town newsletter, where I cover all things dining in the West. Sign up here to get my latest stories. I’m calling this my Pantheon of LA Restaurants (not to be confused with my Pantheon of Animals, a deep cut). My first inductee: the stately and timeless Jar in Beverly Grove. Founded by chef Suzanne Tracht, Jar celebrates
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Santa Monica’s Bar Fortuna Opens This Week With Gorgeous Pastas and Negronis Galore
Santa Monica’s Bar Fortuna makes its Main Street debut on Wednesday, October 21. Chef and owner Brian Bornemann’s charming, almost 40-seat restaurant is barely a three-minute walk from his noted seafood restaurant, Crudo e Nudo. Here, Bornemann draws on his personal connections with vendors to keep prices as low as possible for diners while maintaining high quality. The result is a compelling eight pastas prepared on site; an enjoyable selection of starters (many sourced from the Santa Monica Farmers Market); good-to-share main dishes; French, Italian, and California wines; and a cocktail menu that rivals any other in the Southland. Bornemann grew up on Ocean Park in Santa Monica; he created Bar Fortuna to make dining out in his neighborhood affordable and accessible. “There’s some good pasta options in town, but they’re either wildly expensive or dinner time only,” says Bornemann. “I don’t want to replicate a Roman street food dish and charge $34 for it. We also chose a smaller space
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ICE Watch: Masked Agents Brutalized a Long Beach Man. Then News Outlets Invaded His Privacy
What is the moral line between breaking a story and respecting the privacy of a man who had his arm broken by ICE? The post ICE Watch: Masked Agents Brutalized a Long Beach Man. Then News Outlets Invaded His Privacy appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Thursday’s Headlines
Bus lane/stop enforcement, Vermont BRT, Inglewood Transit Connector, WeHo, Toronto barriers, car-nage, and more
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Build AskCA: A Unique Resource to Help Californians Navigate Life’s Challenges
AskCA has been created to help Californians through major life events such as starting your own business, finding a job, contacting family services, and disaster recovery. The post Build AskCA: A Unique Resource to Help Californians Navigate Life’s Challenges appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Graduation Rates Hit 10-Year High, but 18% of Students Are Chronically Absent
California’s graduation rates reached a decade high last school year, while chronic absenteeism and suspensions continued to decline, according to the California School Dashboard released Thursday. But progress remained uneven. Chronic absenteeism is still higher than before the pandemic, suspension rates have fallen only minimally and substantial disparities persist among student groups. “At a time...
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Are the Dodgers too old?
Plus, soaring DWP bills and a call to pause the County CEO proposal.
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A New American Casts His First Vote
This summer, I was driving our 9-month-old son to a doctor’s appointment when I noticed a mailbox across the street from the public golf course in Hollywood, Florida. I pulled over. In my hand was my mail ballot for Florida's primary. I dropped it through the slot and drove on. It was the first ballot I ever cast as an American citizen. The post A New American Casts His First Vote appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Oct. 21-27
Kool & the Gang will play Pershing Square's free "I Love Funk" festival this weekend. (Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images)While those of us closer to LAX wait around for the People Mover to finally make its much-delayed debut (oh, how I remember fondly taking a video of its virgin run around the terminals when I got off a plane a few months ago … ), those in the Valley and parts north have had the last laugh as the new Burbank terminal makes the area’s best airport even better. Sigh.But who needs to go anywhere? We’ve got plenty going on right here. And remember to get your ballot in and use our voter guides as your one-stop-ballot-info stop. Election Day is Nov. 3!MusicIn music around the region this week, highlights from Licorice Pizza's recommendations include:Chief Keef will be at the Wiltern on Oct. 27(Erika Goldring / Getty Images)WednesdayG-Eazy with Logic and Juicy J at the YouTube TheaterChappell Roan’s two-night charity event “Super Graphic Spectacular” at the Shrine Auditorium,
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Jimmy Gomez vs. Angela Gonzales-Torres: Who will represent California’s 34th Congressional district?
Gomez is seeking another term amid a House Ethics investigation for sexual misconduct, while first-time candidate Gonzales-Torres is challenging him from the left. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →
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Inglewood Transit Connector Breaks Ground
New parking, mobility hubs, streetscape, and shuttle buses expected to open in advance of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics
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Stiletto Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Comté Gougeres to Santa Monica
Pork schnitzel. | Peridot Just weeks after opening bakery Matilda’s in a restored 1940s administrative building at the Santa Monica Airport, restaurateur Sean Martin will debut his next project, Stiletto, on October 21. Named after the Douglas X-3 Stiletto jet housed at the neighboring airport museum, the restaurant centers on local produce and live-fire cooking from Ireland-born chef Patrick Powell, whose resume includes now-closed Allegra, Chiltern Firehouse, and One Club Row in London. “The term we’re using is modern steakhouse, but sometimes I think it’s almost underselling it, calling it a steakhouse,” Powell says. “There’s a lot more to it.” The menu opens with a Matilda’s baguette with butter; a briny Ortiz anchovy and Gordal olive gilda; and steak tartare dressed with a mayonnaise-based emulsion of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and Tabasco. “It’s pretty classic, but I think it’s as good as a tartar can get for me, and it’s exactly how I want to eat it,” Powell says.
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L.A.’s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos
Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country, from sourdough and vegan variations, to recipes that have been passed down through generations. Here are 12 panaderías around L.A. where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition. The post L.A.’s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Wednesday’s Headlines
WeHo Fountain Ave., LAX, ICE, LASD, Long Beach, Pasadena, car-nage, and more
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These California School Districts Are Losing Students — But They’re Gaining Infants and Toddlers
Less than a year after dwindling enrollment forced the closure of three elementary schools, California’s Berryessa Union School District added small, child-sized sinks and toilets at one campus to serve 150 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The district knew there was unmet need for affordable childcare in the community north of San Jose, as there is throughout...
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Waiting for Rick Caruso
Plus, drama at Netflix, rail construction in the San Fernando Valley, and a whole lot of public money for one small science institute.
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Greeting Seasons
Iris Lu is an illustrator and visual development artist based in Southern California. Her work combines layered shapes, organic forms, and narrative details to create playful, dreamlike worlds inspired by nature, animals, and the strange little moments hidden in everyday life. The post Greeting Seasons appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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The Knock LA State Ballot Measure Voter Guide for November 2026
Make your voice heard, ideally in this way The post The Knock LA State Ballot Measure Voter Guide for November 2026 appeared first on Knock LA.
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Metro Average Weekday Ridership Exceeded One Million In September
Metro D Line ridership nearly doubled from September 2025 to September 2026. Overall Metro system ridership is up 4%, with rail up 12% and bus up 1.4%.
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Why Would Anyone Spend $200 on This Single Cup of Coffee?
Each ticket to the tasting cost $250 and included coffee and water—no food. Plus, a guided tasting by leading coffee expert, creator, and SEY staffer Lance Hendrick. The post Why Would Anyone Spend $200 on This Single Cup of Coffee? appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Jewish Voice for Peace Calls Out Rep. Jimmy Gomez for AIPAC Funding
The October 15 protest highlighted Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s affiliation with Zionist interest groups and the need for courageous, pro-Palestine leadership from California’s congressional representatives. The post Jewish Voice for Peace Calls Out Rep. Jimmy Gomez for AIPAC Funding appeared first on Knock LA.
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A Woody Guthrie Guitar, a 1776 Print of the Declaration of Independence, and Much More Are Now On View at The Huntington
You'll breathe in the scent of 15 oak tree species, manzanita, native Toyon, and more than 5,000 plants as you walk the grounds to arrive, too. The post A Woody Guthrie Guitar, a 1776 Print of the Declaration of Independence, and Much More Are Now On View at The Huntington appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Heat Waves Are Becoming More Common in California. Most Schools Aren’t Prepared
At Parkway Elementary School in Sacramento, students climb on logs beneath 58 new trees, explore flowering plants and use outdoor spaces as an extension of their regular classrooms. But it didn’t always look that way: the majority of the schoolyard used to be covered in blacktop. A collaboration with Green Schoolyards America in...
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The Billionaire Tax Is a Distraction from California’s Bigger Failures
Be sure to spend some time marveling at the 14 statewide measures on November’s California ballot. Because this is no ordinary ballot. No, this is history. A political marvel. A towering monument. To nearly a half-century of California’s fundamental failures of governance. Since the passage of property tax limitation Proposition 13 in 1978, Californians and […] The post The Billionaire Tax Is a Distraction from California’s Bigger Failures appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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L.A. TACO’s 2026 Voter Guide
If you’re one of the million Californians who depend on federal funding for healthcare and not one of the roughly 250 billionaires living here, you’ve got a hell of a lot more to gain from reading all the way through. You’ll find someone or something that you agree with, or at the very least, someone to vote against. (Today, Monday, October 19, is the last day to register to vote.) The post L.A. TACO’s 2026 Voter Guide appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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Tracing the Legacy of US Expansionism in LA’s Homelessness Policies
Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis is the modern expression of a much older American pattern of treating land as something to be claimed and protected, and of treating vulnerable people as removable. The post Tracing the Legacy of US Expansionism in LA’s Homelessness Policies appeared first on Knock LA.
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What Do People in San Quentin Want from California’s Next Governor?
I first met Gov. Gavin Newsom during one of his visits to San Quentin News, the newspaper written and run by incarcerated folks at the Bay Area prison. He came into the media center—a rundown metal-framed building with broken windows and a broken heater—and shook everyone’s hand, listening to us and looking us in the eyes. I was impressed. He treated us like humans. The post What Do People in San Quentin Want from California’s Next Governor? appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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Car Sick
All the women of my generation are hard. Faces of granite: / crag-browed & weathertight as a Mother / Mount Rushmore: landlocked noggins of rock / windburned & arrayed in a range called / Winning. At first, the little mountain thought: The post Car Sick appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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What Is the Price of Free Speech on Campus?
A panel discussion about the state of campus free speech followed by a brunch reception. The post What Is the Price of Free Speech on Campus? appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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For Palestinian Restaurant Owners, Food Is Sacred
How LA’s Palestinian restaurateurs use food as preservation and resistance The post For Palestinian Restaurant Owners, Food Is Sacred appeared first on Knock LA.
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Shaw and Barrera Offer Starkly Different Visions for California Schools
A mother with two daughters, a father with two sons, both board presidents of high-performing school districts — at first glance, Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera seem to have a lot in common. But the two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction have very different ideas about what is best for California’s schools. Shaw,...
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I’m Breaking Up With My Fitbit
I’m breaking up with my Fitbit. I’ve worn this little device on my wrist while it silently kept an uninterrupted record of my pulse and sleep patterns for nearly 18 years. Intertwined with my heart rate data are moments of anxiety, anticipation, pure joy, and intense heartbreak. The post I’m Breaking Up With My Fitbit appeared first on Zócalo Public Square.
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California Has a Chance to Get Curriculum Implementation Right
Last month I led a two-day training with eight California county offices of education. We kicked off the work with a deceptively simple question: Where are your districts in their curriculum implementation journey? The answer: Most of their 221 districts they oversee were a lot earlier in the journey than expected. Years after adopting instructional...
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The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election
You never know when it will be your last chance to vote… Better make your voice heard now! The post The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election appeared first on Knock LA.
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This Head Start Center Teaches in 2 Languages. A Trump Rule Would Leave Only 1
This story is published in partnership with The Associated Press. It’s almost noon, and after playing on the playground, working with clay and washing their hands, the 2-year-olds are ready for lunch. The eight children and their Head Start teachers pray in English, thanking God for the meal. Then, the adults bring over several bowls. “Hoy tenemos arroz....
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Tim Kornegay and Urban Alchemy: From Shot-Caller to Urban Visionary
Once a Harlem Crip power broker serving twenty seven years, Tim Kornegay now works for Urban Alchemy as a trailblazing public safety advocate. The post Tim Kornegay and Urban Alchemy: From Shot-Caller to Urban Visionary appeared first on Knock LA.
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First Priority for Next State Superintendent: Negotiate a Job Description
It’s clear what the next state superintendent will no longer do upon assuming office in January: run the California Department of Education. A new education commissioner appointed by the next governor will take on that responsibility under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in June. What’s unclear is what the next state superintendent will actually do....
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America Is Ready for Family Math. Let’s Make It the Next Parenting Habit
Math learning begins while counting blocks on the living room floor, comparing ingredients while cooking dinner or gathering around a favorite board game. These joyful, everyday interactions build number sense, reasoning, confidence and problem-solving during one of the most important periods of a child’s brain development. It’s time to reinvigorate math education by acknowledging that...
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LAFD Used AI To Write Report Claiming Lineage Fire Cause Was ‘Undetermined’
The report comes more than 100 days after the fire released smoke and putrid odors into Boyle Heights and East LA neighborhoods. The post LAFD Used AI To Write Report Claiming Lineage Fire Cause Was ‘Undetermined’ appeared first on Knock LA.
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Here’s What it Takes to Feed LAUSD Students Each Day
This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter. In the state’s largest school district, making meals available to all students — breakfast, lunch and sometimes, dinner — is a massive operation. From Pepperoni Pizza to Birria Bowls, to vegetarian and vegan offerings, students have a range of options to choose from....
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Charter School Accused of Misspending Millions Is Seeking to Open Under New Name
A Sacramento charter school that the state auditor blasted last year for allegedly wrongly receiving $180 million is seeking a new home – and a new name – in Sutter County. Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, which serves adults at a half dozen campuses in Sacramento, is seeking to sever ties with its oversight...
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Months After LA County Cut Clinical Services at Seven Public Health Sites, It Has Not Shown Whether Patients Found Replacement Care
Measure ER starts on October 1, and a county-affiliated nonprofit is soliciting pledges. However, the county still hasn’t publicly shown which services have been replaced or whether referred patients received them. The post Months After LA County Cut Clinical Services at Seven Public Health Sites, It Has Not Shown Whether Patients Found Replacement Care appeared first on Knock LA.
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An Olympics budget report from LA28 is missing key details. One city official says that’s a problem
Dodger Stadium is one of L.A.'s many 2028 Olympic venues.(Bonnie Ho / LAist )The latest budget from the Olympics organizing committee for the 2028 Games is now public, but like other reports from LA28, it’s light on key financial details.It comes as L.A.’s city controller pressures LA28 to be more transparent and release more specific data. Controller Kenneth Mejia’s deadline of today (Sept. 28) for more information appears likely to pass with no action from the Olympics organizers.The newly public report from LA28, which includes a summary of the organization’s 2025 finances, puts LA28’s budget at $7.26 billion, up from a previous estimate of $7.15 billion. That includes expense line items such as $1.4 billion for venue infrastructure, $1.42 billion for “sport, games services & operations,” and $586 million for “other expenses.” It doesn’t provide a more comprehensive breakdown. It also doesn’t include budgets or schedules for specific venue construction projects or a list of contract
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How ADUs became a major source of new housing in Los Angeles
A decade ago, a law cut the red tape that allowed accessory dwelling units to surge
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What’s the deal with those anime cars on L.A. streets?
Plus, the People Mover is delayed again, the Santa Monica Pier sign is being taken down, and controversy at the Canyon Country Store.
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Senior gets grant to spread the word for electric lawn devices
By Nona Sue Friedman Aysie Bower, a high school senior at Larchmont Charter School, is very excited to be a recipient of a $1,000 grant to spread the word and […]
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Designs add housing and charm to Upper Larchmont
By Suzan Filipek An imaginary vision of Upper Larchmont is coming into focus as a charming, walkable, three-block stretch—much like its neighbor to the south—as a result of a recent […]
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Anti-camping zones to be removed across CD13
By Jack Brownlee Twelve anti-camping zones will soon be removed across Los Angeles City Council District 13 after a motion put forth by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez was approved by a […]
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Chef Eric Greenspan hits his stride at innovative Jewish deli
Chef Eric Greenspan, a large man with an even larger personality, beat Bobby Flay on “Iron Chef America” and famously won “Cutthroat Kitchen” with one arm tied behind his back. […]
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The Womack Sisters: L.A. daughters and R&B’s future
I love it when the opening act steals the show. When the summer concert season was announced a few months back, I excitedly snagged tickets for the legendary Al Green […]
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Who’s afraid of the Missing Middle? Balancing preservation and change
Last month, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning released an updated draft of its Missing Middle Ordinances, to be followed by another public hearing on Thu., Oct. 1. The […]
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Taste of Larchmont leaves absolutely nothing on the table
If there’s one thing these warm, humid nights have benefitted this summer, it’s the Taste of Larchmont. The annual event, which took place Sept. 14, was an evening both lovely […]
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State Senate District 26 is up for grabs
By Nona Sue Friedman The seat for State Senator of District 26 is available and two candidates are looking to fill the spot: Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón. In this […]
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Family Fair brings magic to late October
The Larchmont Family Fair returns yet again, bringing enchantment up and down Larchmont Boulevard. The Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 25. It’s a no-cars-allowed […]
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Neighborly animal hospital and urgent care opens
A neighborhood veterinary practice with modern technology is at the new Larchmont Animal Hospital + Urgent Care. “We are thrilled to now be serving patients and families in the Larchmont […]
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Weekly Material: An ugly neighborhood coyote feud
Plus: Street sweeping ticket refunds. Pending D Line extension. Wilshire Boulevard history.
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Weekly Material: Extremely L.A. wall art on sale this weekend
Also: A rough 10 years at USC. The 28-year-old who ran L.A. on 9/11. Party culture in 1990s East L.A.
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Weekly Material: Call your librarian
Also: A completely free billboard. Local butt sniffer. Gavin Newsom’s big test.
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Weekly Material: The best places to booze before a movie
Also: “Free sex bungalows.” The city of L.A.’s proposed side hustle. Where did Conan O’Brien go?
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Weekly Material: The spectacular implosion of the L.A. Jazz Festival
Also: Why the mayoral debate was in a rec room. Canyon Coffee in El Sereno. AltaMed under scrutiny.
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Parking ticket? Average fines in L.A. neighborhoods can vary by more than $140
Some neighborhoods have average ticket prices of almost $200; in others it's as low as $61
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Weekly Material: The baffling saga of the unkillable L.A. health commission
Also: The secretive space race in L.A.’s backyard. Free parking at Palisades Village. Lakers sale.
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Four charts on the Los Angeles homelessness crisis
Declines in the number of new apartments and high rents contribute to a worsening situation on the streets
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Los Angeles streets have never been this dangerous for animals
A post-pandemic puppy boom, overflowing city shelters, create a lethal combination
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Election surprise—voter turnout spikes in the city of Los Angeles
More than 865,000 people in the city cast a ballot on June 2, up 31% from 2022
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L.A.’s blurry crime picture
Crime is down in the city, but missing data leaves many questions
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With gas prices climbing, how EV friendly is Los Angeles?
Silicon Valley boasts the highest percentage of zero-emission vehicles in the state
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Four charts on Los Angeles real estate
From new construction to vacant office space, the data reveals a lot about the local economy
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How does L.A. spend nearly $15 billion?
No bold new proposals in Mayor Bass's budget, but no dire cuts either
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Los Angeles is living a restaurant resurgence
App-based delivery is creating a new type of eatery: more food, fewer staff, tighter margins
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