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Hollywood recording studio installs cactus planters to break up homeless encampment
The owner of a storied recording studio in Hollywood installed planters to break up and limit an encampment encroaching on his business. "This is one of the worst environmental challenges that we've been through here," Sunset Sound owner Paul Camarata said. Camarata's father opened the studio at Sunset Boulevard and North Cherokee Avenue in 1960. Now, with Sunset Sound in his hands, Camarata is worried about the future of the family business. "This is a third-world country around the corner here," he said. "It's terrible."The encampment started growing around the time of the pandemic. Camarata said he was fed up with the lack...
KTLA 5 Morning News team pays tribute to Sam Rubin
The KTLA 5 Morning News team is mourning the loss of Sam Rubin, one of its earliest members and an icon in the entertainment world. Sam’s death at the age of 64 was announced Friday, stunning coworkers and drawing tributes from his friends and colleagues in Hollywood. Sam joined KTLA 5 Morning News in 1991, […]
Two years ago, Grupo Frontera was playing at quinceañeras. Now, they sell out arenas
ON THE CORNER of a bustling Los Angeles street is Guelaguetza, a Mexican restaurant featuring a bright orange mural with a musician and his accordion. It's a fitting location to share a meal with Grupo Frontera, the Texas bordertown band that's currently dominating Latin music. It's the eve of the...
Dinner and a Show: Restaurants with Live Entertainment in Los Angeles
Eating out can get redundant, which is why we’re always pleased when a meal comes with a side of performance. We’re not just talking about bars with live music but places where you can eat a full meal and be fully entertained, from tried and true LA institutions like The Dresden and Vibrato Jazz Club to newcomers such as speakeasy-style The Georgian Room or Jazz Club at Cipriani Beverly Hills. To note, we’re not including spots with just a piano player like Polo Lounge or those with live DJs where the entertainment serves as background music rather than a full-blown performance. Here, are 15 favorite places to catch dinner and a show in LA.
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Garage Sale
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ Garage Sale on Steroids Returns May 17 and 18, 2024. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) Float committee will host a giant yard sale at the War Memorial Building on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. This event is crucial to the committee’s fundraising efforts for South Pasadena’s iconic volunteer-built and self-funded float. Bargain hunters, thrifters, and vintage enthusiasts are invited to hunt for treasures.
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