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Crenshaw YMCA Lands $3 Million State Grant, Will Get Its First Fitness Gym

The Crenshaw Family YMCA, a fixture of the neighborhood for 74 years, is getting a $3 million infusion of state money that will fund extensive upgrades and bring the facility its first-ever fitness gym. State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan presented the funds during a ceremony Wednesday morning, marking a new chapter for a facility that has served generations of families in Crenshaw and Baldwin Hills.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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Big Top Bizet: Troupe Vertigo joins New West Symphony for concerts in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo

Did George Bizet ever imagine “Carmen” as a one-ring circus with a sultry lioness?. Did Modest Mussorgsky ever think of “Night on Bald Mountain” as a party on earth for denizens of the underworld?. Did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ever say to himself, “You know, ‘The Sea and...

Camarillo, CA · 1d
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How LA’s Ultra-Stylish Bar Etoile Became the Perfect Place to Meet in the Middle

Co-owners Jill Bernheimer and Julian Kurland discuss how they built a centrally located, multi-purpose wine bar and restaurant inspired by Parisian neo-bistros.

Los Angeles, CA · 5h

LAist

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Brentwood’s Perse takes Persian food beyond the kabob house

The restaurant serves dishes from across Iran’s regions, from the Caspian coast to the Persian Gulf.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Maxim

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Chef Jeremy Fox Brings Birdie G’s To Fairmont Century Plaza As L.A. Landmark Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The Los Angeles mid-century classic welcomes an all-day American brasserie, special cocktails, and luxury wellness rituals for its 60th birthday. When Jeremy Fox first launched Birdie G’s in 2019, the dining concept was rooted in a blend of Midwestern supper club nostalgia, Southern hospitality, and California’s hyper-seasonal ethos. Now, the James Beard–nominated chef is evolving his restaurant into a bustling, all-day American brasserie at L.A.’s Fairmont Century Plaza. Designed in partnership with EDG Design, the space aims to shift from early-morning espressos to power lunches and hearty dinners as it launches a new culinary option for Century City.

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

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Series A Plots Second Cafe at Westfield Century City for Early 2027

A plywood-covered storefront at Westfield Century City is the first sign that Series A, the Beverly Hills coffee and matcha shop known for its sweet potato coffee and cream-top drinks, is opening a second location inside the mall. The new cafe is set to take over a former Pret A Manger space on Level 1, with co-founder Derek Rhie targeting an opening in the first quarter of 2027.

Beverly Hills, CA · 1d

Eater

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With LA’s Bar Scene in Crisis, Everson Royce Bar Announces Last Call

In late October, Downtown’s Everson Royce Bar announced it would close permanently at the end of 2026. Hundreds of comments on its Instagram page lamented the loss of another fundamental Los Angeles bar. In the 11 years it was open, Everson Royce Bar appealed to casual and knowledgeable drinkers alike, serving as a watering hole for the hospitality industry. Cocktail culture writer Esther Tseng recalls the bar’s impact on the region. “It’s a bar that always had seriously good (but not serious) cocktails,” says Tseng. “It was probably one of the first places I knew Downtown that could accommodate small parties in an intimate bar setting, or larger, casual parties on the patio out back. It had great food, too.”

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Deadline

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

Los Angeles, CA · 9h

Food & Wine

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The Environment Feels Suspended, Like a Sanctuary, at This Neighborhood Restaurant in LA

All Time filled the day-to-night restaurant-sized hole in its Los Angeles neighborhood, earning itself a band of loyal customers.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Asbarez News

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Massis Kabob Celebrates 50 Years With Community Festival and Landmark Expansion At Hollywood Burbank Airport

GLENDALE — Massis Kabob, the beloved family-owned Southern California restaurant chain, celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of serving generations of families and communities across Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, the restaurant hosted a special 50th Anniversary Community Festival on Sunday, November 1, at its flagship Glendale location at 301 S. Glendale Ave.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Last Remaining Louise’s Trattoria in Larchmont Set to Close

Louise’s Trattoria, the last remaining restaurant from a Southern California Italian chain founded nearly 50 years ago, will close its Larchmont Village location Nov. 25. “After nearly 50 wonderful years, it is with bittersweet emotions that we announce Louise’s Trattoria will be closing its doors at the end of November,” owners Rob and Karen Serritella said in a farewell notice posted to the restaurant’s Instagram account.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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LITTLE TOKYO 2026 | Kouraku Matsuri | America’s Oldest Ramen Shop “KOURAKU” Celebrates 50 Years with Little Tokyo Street Carnival on Sunday, November 8, 11AM-4PM

LOS ANGELES, CA — Kouraku, recognized as America’s oldest operating ramen shop, is celebrating 50 years in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo with a free community street carnival on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at 314 E. 2nd Street. The event will feature...

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

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As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards

Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.

Topeka, KS · 1d

Los Angeles Times

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'You have to be delusional': L.A. film students are prepared for a shrinking Hollywood

Mergers, layoffs, AI and runaway production have shaken Hollywood. Film students at USC, UCLA and LMU explain why they're pursuing the industry anyway.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Remind

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The Hollywood Show Returns to Chicago in November

Get all the details on what stars are attending, ticket info, where to stay, and more!

Rosemont, IL · 15h

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Glassell Park restaurant gets national recognition, a Bartender of the Year in Los Feliz and more food and drink news

Here's this week's round-up of Eastside food and drink news. Glassell Park—Dunsmoor has landed on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, one of five Southern California honorees announced Wednesday. The restaurant at 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd. specializes in Southern-inspired dishes prepared with live-fire cooking. OpenTable based its selections on more than 11 million verified diner reviews and dining metrics, including ratings and reservation demand. The Eastsider.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

SFGate

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BCNARTS: Best Bets: Comedian Amir K Making 3 Bay Area Stops

Amir Kamyab (aka Amir K) is an up-and-coming comedian based in Los Angeles. Those in the Bay Area who haven't caught his act yet are getting several chances to do so in upcoming shows at different venues in the region. The Iranian-born entertainer has been performing and touring tirelessly in...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

San Diego, CA · 8h

CBS LA

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Former CBS LA anchor Harold Greene dies at 82

Longtime Los Angeles journalist and former CBS LA anchor Harold Greene died on Tuesday night at the age of 82.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d