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Groundbreaking marks start of transformation at La Brea Tar Pits

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 for the La Brea Tar Pits reimaging project, which is transforming the 13-acre campus on Wilshire Boulevard’s Museum Row. The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County is spearheading the project and announced that...

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America’s Top Architects: Backen & Backen Embraces The Outdoors In A Serene Los Angeles Home

Recent Accolades: Forbes 2026 lists of "America's Top 200 Residential Architects," "America's Best-in-State Residential Architects," and "America's Top Hospitality Architects and Designers" House Name: Holmby Hills Residence. Location: Los Angeles, California. Area and Layout: 16,000 square feet; 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. Architectural Photographer: John Merkl. Scott Fitzgerald famously said there...

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

thehollywoodlandrevue.com

Chateau Alto Nido: Hollywood's Hilltop Survivor and Its Place in Sunset Boulevard

Hollywood is absolutely masterful at filming its own history while the places where that history took place disappear. Mansions get torn down; larger developments replace apartment buildings and the streets themselves are pretty much unrecognizable. Yet at 1851 North Ivar Avenue, looking out over Franklin Avenue, one of Hollywood's most distinctive residential properties has survived for nearly one hundred years. Chateau Alto Nido with its red tile roof, pale stucco walls, arched openings and wrought iron balconies is a very real physical manifestation of the astonishing transformation of the area during the early days of the talking picture.

Santa Monica Daily Press

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Justin Hartley films 'Tracker' at Santa Monica's Bayside Hotel

Justin Hartley, star of the CBS drama "Tracker," was spotted at the Bayside Hotel Tuesday afternoon, shooting a scene for the show's fourth season. The Bayside Hotel, a two-story, motel-style property, is located across the street from Cha Cha Chicken at 2001 Ocean Ave. The star shot a scene on the hotel's second-floor walkway before wrapping for the day at around 2:30 in the afternoon.

Santa Monica, CA · 7d

Los Angeles Times

'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.

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WEKU

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 · 6d

SFGate

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 · 6d

mynewsla.com

Hollywood Christmas Parade Names Co-Grand Marshals

“Entertainment Tonight” co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will serve as co-grand marshals of the 94th Hollywood Christmas Parade later this month, organizers announced Thursday. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, following pre-parade entertainment at 5:30 p.m. Erik Estrada and Laura McKenzie will host the...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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21st Annual Taste of Soul: California’s Largest Black Street Festival Comes Alive With Culture, Music and Connections

The 21st annual Taste of Soul Family Festival brought hundreds of thousands to Crenshaw Boulevard in South Los Angeles on Oct. 17 for food, music and a celebration of Black culture. Visitors could shop with small businesses, enjoy live music performances, speak with health professionals and learn about job opportunities.

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Hey SoCal / Civic News

Fun things to do in SoCal: Nov. 5–11

GuadaLAjara Film Festival (GLAFF) The 16th edition of the GuadaLAjara Film Festival returns to Los Angeles with film screenings, industry panels, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. This year’s gala lineup includes ‘Ashes’ directed by Diego Luna, ’14th’ directed by Ava DuVernay, and ‘Mexicanamerican’ directed by Eddie Sánchez. Proceeds are donated to the community. Tickets start at $10.

hoodline.com

Horror Shorts Fest Lands In South Pasadena, Right Behind The Myers House

Horror fans in South Pasadena get one more excuse to keep the Halloween spirit going past the holiday itself. The inaugural Sugarmynt Cinescare Horror Film Festival is set for one night only, Saturday, Nov. 7, unfolding in the backyard area of Sugarmynt Gallery, with screenings arranged across three separate blocks.

South Pasadena, CA · 7d

scvnews.com

Nov. 14: Charlie Brown Movie Night in the Park at Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Los Angeles County Parks and Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates announce its double feature holiday edition movie night in the park Saturday, Nov. 14, 4-7 p.m. The holiday double feature “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be shown under the stars at Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater.

Los Angeles County, CA · 5d

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Walk of Fame to Honor GMA Anchors Roberts, Stephanopoulos

Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are set to be unveiled Thursday honoring “Good Morning America” anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos as the final event in the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Nov. 3, 1975, debut of the ABC morning show. Actress Niecy...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

Barrett Media

Bru’s Rocket Ride: From Polka Hour to Coast-to-Coast Radio

"It was one of those places where I really got to mess up and find my voice," The post Bru’s Rocket Ride: From Polka Hour to Coast-to-Coast Radio appeared first on Barrett Media .

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The ‘F Troop’ Cast Members Who Are No Longer With Us, Including The Last One To Go

From Forrest Tucker to Larry Storch, here is what happened to the cast of ‘F Troop’ after Fort Courage, and who was the last trooper standing. “The end of the Civil War was near when quite accident’ly, a hero who sat in the rear fought the battle in reverse.” If you can still hum the rest of “The Ballad of F Troop,” you probably spent a night a week in the mid-1960s at Fort Courage, where the cavalry ran a souvenir business with the local tribe and the commanding officer could not walk through a doorway without tripping over it.

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In Touch Weekly

Fans Furious as The Chicks Cancel L.A. Show Moments Before Doors Were Set to Open

Fans expressed their outrage after country music icons The Chicks canceled their show in Los Angeles just moments before doors were set to open. The band announced on Monday, November 2, that “due to illness,” they were forced to postpone their Dolby Theatre performance. “The Chicks’ performance tonight Monday, November 2 at Dolby Theatre has […]

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KTLA

Nithya Raman pays L.A. rapper to drop a Karen Bass diss track

As Election Day closes in and the Los Angeles mayoral race heats up, candidate Nithya Raman is taking a creative approach to trying to gain the upper hand on her opponent, incumbent Karen Bass. What would that be, exactly? A diss track. To clarify, Raman herself did not rap; rather, she enlisted Los […]

Los Angeles, CA · 8d

lfla.org

Built for the Future—Saved for the Next Century

For 100 years, Los Angeles Central Library has been an architectural icon and a cornerstone of civic life—but its future was once uncertain. In 1978, a powerful preservation effort led by community advocates and the Los Angeles Conservancy saved the historic building from demolition, securing its place at the heart of the city.

enstarz.com

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Composer Lucian Piane’s Death Ruled Accidental Weeks After Accident

Lucian Piane, the music producer and composer best known for his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, died of blunt force trauma in Glendale, CA after a vehicle struck him on Oct. 12, and his death has been classified as accidental, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 46.

Glendale, CA · 7d

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