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This Legendary California Bakery Has Been Making Its Famous Sweet Potato Pies Since 1956, Just In Time For Thanksgiving

Only four family members know the secret spice blend in one legendary sweet potato pie. Four. That’s a tighter circle than most bank vaults. The recipe traveled to California from Shreveport, Louisiana. The family still insists on Louisiana-grown sweet potatoes, which tells you how seriously they take it. Then...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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For A Real Philly Cheesesteak In California, This Los Angeles Spot Uses East Coast Amoroso Rolls And Serves Pork Roll

Ask any Philadelphia transplant in Southern California about cheesesteaks, and you may get a long sigh. Plenty of places sell a steak sandwich, but few get the bread right, and the bread is where the argument starts. One small counter on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles decided to skip the...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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This Southern California Jewish Deli Piles Pastrami High On Rye And Bakes Its Own Black-And-White Cookies

Some sandwiches need two hands and a plan. In a quiet corner of Orange County, a New York-style Jewish deli has been stacking pastrami on rye so tall that it practically needs its own zip code. The same building also holds a full bakery, a coffee bar, and a dining...

Los Alamitos, CA · 2d
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5 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Los Angeles — a city where bougainvillea spills over stucco walls, where palm trees sway above murals and taco trucks, where the air is perfumed with jasmine, car exhaust, and the promise of something new. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of families in Koreatown, the quiet pride of Oaxacan bakers in Boyle Heights, the dreams of actors and artists and immigrants, and the hustle of those who make this sprawling metropolis feel like a patchwork of villages stitched together by sunlight and hope.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d
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Rob Reiner’s Friend Who Introduced Him to Wife Michele to Honor Late Couple: ‘I Miss Them More Than Words Can Say’

Barry Sonnenfeld introduced Rob Reiner to his wife Michele nearly four decades ago. Now the filmmaker is preparing to honor the late couple with an emotional tribute.

Beverly Hills, CA · 1d

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Downtown LA Diner Famous For Its Buttered Sourdough Toast Is Reopening Nov. 19 After Closing In 2025, Under A New Owner Who Never Ate There Before

Bacon sizzling on the grill, heavy mugs clattering onto tables and thick planks of buttered sourdough toast. That is the soundtrack of the Original Pantry Cafe, and it is about to come back to downtown Los Angeles. The historic diner reopens Nov. 19 after a closure of more than a year and a half. The […]

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

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11 Wacky Restaurants In California Where Dining Is Downright Fun

Searching for wacky restaurants in California where dining is downright fun?. These 11 restaurants bring bold themes, great food, and seriously good times!. 1. One Piece Cafe (Los Angeles) If you’ve been looking for a dining experience that goes way beyond just sitting down and ordering food, the One Piece...

California · 6d

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In This Los Angeles Neighborhood, There’s Somewhere to Eat Like a Local All Day

Opening a restaurant is a grueling test of resources, patience, and sheer will. For some restaurateurs, it's a one-time thing. Andrew Lawson and Evan Algorri did it in Los Angeles in late 2023. Then, only five weeks later, they did it again. Café Telegrama came first, a quick-service daytime concept,...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Honoring Julia Morgan, Architect Extraordinaire: Yes, a woman did that

“When do we think the five LA County permitting and review agencies will finally approve our plans?” After 20 months, our beloved architect, Cole Butler — a woman standing on the mighty yet tiny shoulders of über architect Julia Morgan — could still only guess. “A week? Two weeks? If we’re lucky.” Cole is burdened by a complex, drawn-out building bureaucracy that Julia Morgan never had to navigate. From 1904 to her death in 1957, Miss Morgan designed more than 700 buildings, the most famous of which is Hearst Castle on California’s Highway 1 along the central coast.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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This Breezy Los Angeles House Has “a Little Funk to It”

Above: The living room features a custom red marble coffee table, sofa, and side table by Mike Moser Studio. The wicker chairs are from Matahari; the vintage mirror is from A. Tyner Antiques, and the carpet is from Lawrence of La Brea. When designer Mike Moser first saw the Santa...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Spencer Pratt Shares His Brutal Verdict of Nithya Raman’s L.A. Mayoral Win

It’s safe to say Spencer Pratt isn’t pleased with the results of the L.A. mayoral race. On Thursday, November 5, it was announced Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Shortly after the news was revealed, The Hills star took to X with his thoughts on […]

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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Number of rabid animals in California skyrockets to the most cases in nearly 30 years

Your browser does not support the video tag. California has seen the number of rabid animals skyrocket, with the most cases in nearly 30 years, according to state officials. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday. Most of the rabid animals were bats or skunks from Southern California, according to the veterinary association. San Diego County health officials sounded the alarm in July after a rabid bat landed on the table where a family was eating lunch at the rustic Yellow Deli chain in Vista. Another diner quickly grabbed the bat with a towel and brought it to the Humane Society in Oceanside. Last month, local health officials reported the first two raccoons to test positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in more than 50 years. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday (Getty Images) The first raccoon was found in someone’s backyard in the Westlake Village area, officials said on October 5. The raccoon reportedly appeared sick but not aggressive

California · 1d

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Clifton's Quietly Reopens as Sanctuary, Eyes Meow Wolf-Style Future in DTLA

The landmark Clifton's building in downtown Los Angeles has quietly come back to life, open Thursdays through Sunday under new operators who are not even allowed to call it Clifton's anymore. Neil Biondich and Alex McCullough are running the space instead as Sanctuary, with plans that stretch from a daily live-action role-playing game to two restaurants and a vision of turning the century-old building into, as one of them puts it, an international destination.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Apartment Therapy

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A Los Angeles Renter Gave Her Kitchen a Tuscan-Cottage Makeover

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Amanda Jennings and her husband Corey have always “shared a love for collecting thoughtful pieces,” and, perhaps most importantly, incorporating those treasured items into their everyday home and life.

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

Los Angeles Times

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Why strangers are swapping secrets at this underground L.A. supper club

Inside a historic 1908 Craftsman home in West Adams, monthly gatherings pair garden-grown dishes with storytelling to help diners find connection.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

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#TheBlackWatch: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Sparks Soul-Stirring Discussion About Black Fatherhood, Generational Trauma & ‘Moonlight’ Comparisons

Brooks and Nicholson deliver standout performances portraying Little Ant's parents navigating family fractures. The film uses Greek mythology to explore a young Black boy's identity and circumstances in Watts. Cinematography and storytelling draw comparisons to 'Moonlight' while establishing its own unique visual identity. Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson are...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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Hollywood Legends Michael Schultz, Faith Evans,Yo-Yo, Steven Williams & DJ Battlecat Honored at Hapa Awards 10th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CA — November 3, 2026 — Hollywood and Africa are coming together for a milestone celebration as the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) marks its 10th anniversary, with two spectacular events scheduled for Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Southern California. Presented...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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First-Timers Vow To Return For The Crispy Catfish At This Order-At-The-Counter Long Beach, California Fish Shack

There is a small takeout counter on a busy Long Beach street where first-time customers keep making the same promise before they even finish their meal. They say they will be back, and plenty of them mean it. The reason usually comes down to one thing: catfish with a crispy...

Long Beach, CA · 1d

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SNL pokes fun at LA mayor election. What happened?

Saturday Night Live cast a spotlight on the Los Angeles mayoral election in its latest episode. “Nithya Raman, democratic socialist, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. That’s right,” Michael Che, co-host of Weekend Update said. “Because LA is always a year behind us on every trend.” The quip got some cheers during Weekend Update’s roundup of major headlines coming out of the midterms, including that top aide Stephen Miller was tapped to be White House chief of staff. Raman has garnered comparisons with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their democratic socialist ties throughout the race. Mamdani, who earned the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America New York City chapter, was sworn into office at the start of the year. “I’m LA’s Nithya Raman,” Raman said when asked if she’s the city’s Mamdani in an interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson . The progressive Los Angeles city councilmember defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass with 55% of the vote, according to the latest Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk results. County elections officials are scheduled to certify election results on Nov. 27. It is the first time since 2005 that an incumbent Los Angeles mayor has lost. “Here in Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA · 15h