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VIBES · THURSDAY, JULY 23RD 2026
🤙 WEEKEND BOOKWORM VIBES
VIBES · Thursday, July 23rd 2026CURATIONSLA.COM
🌤️ 4-Day Forecast · LA
THU
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104° 71°
Dangerous heat, gusty winds possible inland
FRI
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106° 70°
Peak heat, Heat Advisory in effect
SAT
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103° 70°
Hot throughout, slight coastal relief
SUN
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99° 69°
Gradual cooling begins, still very hot
🌤️ DISCUSSION

A strong upper high over the Southwest is driving a long-duration heat event through Monday night, with valley temperatures reaching 104–107°F and overnight lows offering little relief at 5–15°F above normal. Coastal areas stay in the upper 70s to low 80s. Heat Advisories are in effect across most of the LA area through Monday evening. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors.

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💭 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”

— George R.R. Martin
⏪ 2010

On this day in 2010, English boy band One Direction was formed during auditions for the British TV competition The X Factor. Originally auditioning as solo performers, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson were grouped together by the judges and went on to become one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

❓ TRIVIA QUESTION

The first-ever Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl kicks off tomorrow, Friday July 24. How many independent bookstores are participating across the city this weekend?

ANSWER AT THE BOTTOM ↓
EATS01 / 06
Pastries and tarts from Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe in Alhambra.
ALHAMBRA

🥧 Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe Is Now Open on W Main St

Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe opened last week on W Main St in Alhambra, the debut brick-and-mortar from Taiwan-born pastry chef and Le Cordon Bleu graduate Joyce Hsieh, who built her following through pop-ups and sales at Yang's Kitchen before landing her own space in the San Gabriel Valley. Every tart crust is made with Tehachapi Sonora wheat from the Tehachapi Grain Project, and the seasonal menu leans on California farmers market produce. Opening highlights include a peach Earl Grey tart, a mango sticky rice tart, and a banana miso caramel cream tart. The cafe pairs a full coffee program featuring Counter Culture espresso and rotating local pour-overs with a see-through kitchen built for watching the process.
Tacos from Diablos Tacos Mexican Grill in Marina del Rey.
MARINA DEL REY

🌮 Diablos Tacos Mexican Grill Opens on Lincoln Blvd

Diablos Tacos Mexican Grill is now open at 4248 Lincoln Blvd in Marina del Rey, bringing a full Mexican grill menu to one of the Westside's most active dining corridors. The spot sits steps from the marina and serves the Del Rey and Venice Peninsula neighborhoods with tacos, burritos, and classic Mexican plates. Hours and the full menu are available via their Instagram.
Baked goods from Monte Bakehouse in Glendale.
GLENDALE

🥖 Monte Bakehouse Opens on N Brand Blvd

Monte Bakehouse has opened at 238 N Brand Blvd in Glendale, bringing Italian-style focaccia sandwiches, freshly baked loaves, croissants, and seasonal tarts to one of the San Fernando Valley's most walkable dining streets. The bakery soft-opened earlier this summer and officially celebrated its grand opening this month, drawing early attention for its focaccia-forward menu built on simple, high-quality ingredients. Hours and the full menu are available via their Instagram.
MORE EATS

🎶 HOLLYWOOD BOWL Eater LA's updated dining and drinks guide to the Bowl is back just in time for summer. — Eater LA

COMMUNITY02 / 06
Moviegoers at a Cinespia screening on the Fairbanks Lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER

🎬 Cinespia's 25th Season Closes with a Labor Day Lineup

Cinespia, LA's longest-running outdoor film series presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, has announced its Labor Day weekend and September lineup to close out its 25th anniversary season at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Screenings include a 25th anniversary showing of Josie and the Pussycats on September 5, The Sandlot on September 6, and Goodfellas on September 12 as the summer season finale. Cinespia's signature DJs, photo booth, beer and wine bar, and concession stands round out each night on the Fairbanks Lawn. Tickets are on sale now.
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

🦸 The Best Panels at Comic-Con 2026

San Diego Comic-Con is back and Variety has rounded up the best panels of the 2026 convention, with Marvel, Green Lanterns, and Percy Jackson leading the most anticipated programming. The annual gathering at the San Diego Convention Center remains the single largest preview window for Hollywood's biggest upcoming film and television projects. Whether you are making the trip down the 5 or watching the announcements roll in from home, this is the weekend the entertainment calendar resets.
MORE COMMUNITY

🚧 SUNSET BLVD Sunset Blvd reopening in West Hollywood. — NBC LA

🕰️ LONG BEACH Long Beach opens a 1976 time capsule. — Long Beach Post

🌊 SANTA MONICA Main Street to close for the State of the City celebration. — Santa Monica Daily Press

DEVELOPMENT03 / 06
Rendering of the proposed eight-story residential building at 700 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA

🏗️ Kennedy Wilson Plans 133 Apartments Near the E Line

Kennedy Wilson has proposed an eight-story, 133-unit residential building at 700 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, replacing a low-rise commercial block steps from the Metro E Line in a transit-oriented infill push. The project, designed by AC Martin, includes 15 deed-restricted affordable units across very low, low, and moderate income tiers, three subterranean parking levels, balconies throughout, and a rooftop amenity deck. Kennedy Wilson is seeking state density bonus approval to reach a floor area ratio of 5.92, up from the base 4.0, in exchange for the affordable unit commitment. A virtual community meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2026.
Rendering of the seven-story mixed-use development proposed at 1134-1138 North La Brea Avenue.
WEST HOLLYWOOD

🏙️ Seven-Story Mixed-Use Building Proposed on N. La Brea Ave

A seven-story mixed-use development has been proposed at 1134-1138 North La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood, bringing 49 residential units and roughly 1,100 square feet of ground-floor retail to a 14,125-square-foot lot. The project, designed by Plus Architects for La Brea Tree LLC, includes seven affordable units split across very low and moderate income tiers, two levels of underground parking, a rooftop deck, and a central open-air courtyard beginning at the second floor. Solar panels, EV charging infrastructure, and bio-filtration planters are part of the sustainability package. Virtual neighborhood meetings were held in May and July 2026 as the project moves through the West Hollywood approval process.
MORE DEVELOPMENT

🏡 SANTA CLARITA Newhall Land is seeking county approval for 3,600 homes west of I-5. — The Signal

🏡 WEST HOLLYWOOD A new owner has embarked on a plan to restore the iconic Graffiti Towers. — Beverly Press

BUSINESS04 / 06
LA Padel Club announcement graphic.
LA PADEL CLUB

🎾 LA's First High-End Padel Club Is Opening This Year

The Los Angeles Padel Club is set to open this year at 3801 Lenawee Avenue on the border of Los Angeles and Culver City, bringing seven padel courts, a full cafe and bar, and a clubhouse converted from a historic mansion to one of the city's most anticipated lifestyle openings. The ground-floor cafe will serve breakfast and lunch alongside espresso drinks, smoothies, and courtside drinks from an outdoor terrace lounge. A wellness suite with sauna and cold plunge rounds out the amenities inside the nearly 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, which is being designed with an old-school racket sports heritage aesthetic. A membership waitlist is open now at thelapc.com.
Comic book style graphic announcing Marvel Comics' relocation to Burbank.
MARVEL COMICS

💼 Marvel Comics Is Relocating Its Headquarters to Burbank

Marvel Comics is relocating its headquarters to Burbank, bringing one of the most storied names in American pop culture to the heart of LA's entertainment corridor. The move was confirmed by Marvel veterans Steve Wacker and C.B. Cebulski and positions the publisher closer to the studios and production infrastructure that have driven the Marvel Cinematic Universe's dominance over the past two decades. Burbank is already home to Disney, Warner Bros., and NBC Universal making the relocation a natural landing spot for the House of Ideas.
MORE BUSINESS

💼 COMIC-CON San Diego locks in the iconic convention through 2030 with a new agreement. — Whittier Daily News

ENTERTAINMENT05 / 06
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway.
VICTORIA'S SECRET

👠 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns to Los Angeles

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is returning to Los Angeles after a 19-year absence, marking one of the biggest fashion and entertainment moments the city has hosted in decades. The show last took place in LA in 2007 before moving to international cities including Paris, Shanghai, and New York for subsequent editions. No venue or exact date has been confirmed yet but the announcement signals a major production is coming to the city. Full details are expected in the weeks ahead.
MORE ENTERTAINMENT

🎧 SOUNDCLOUD The streaming platform has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown. — TechCrunch

📺 YOUTUBE Google's Q2 2026 earnings report reveals the latest on YouTube's performance and growth. — The Desk

🎬 STEWIE The cast for the Family Guy spinoff has been revealed with Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer leading the lineup. — Gamereactor

🎬 SNOOP DOGG The Snoop Dogg biopic has an official release date set. — FOX 11

SPORTS06 / 06
NFL

🏈 NFL Training Camps Are Open for Business

NFL training camps are officially underway across the league, with 10 new head coaches opening their first camps and a handful of unsettled quarterback battles adding intrigue before a single regular season snap is played. Notable storylines include Mike McCarthy reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, Kevin Stefanski inheriting a loaded Atlanta offense with a real QB competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., and John Harbaugh starting fresh in New York with the Giants. For LA fans, the Rams enter camp with continuity at the top while the Chargers look to build on last season's momentum.
DODGERS

⚾ Dodgers Beat Phillies 9-5 Behind Muncy and Rushing

The Dodgers took down the Phillies 9-5 in Philadelphia with Max Muncy and utility standout Dalton Rushing powering the offense in a strong road performance. Starting pitching held long enough for the lineup to do its work as Los Angeles continued to build momentum through the back half of the regular season. The win kept the Dodgers firmly in control of their division standing heading into the weekend series.
MORE SPORTS

⚾ DODGERS The Dodgers backed Eric Lauer to win the series in Philadelphia. — SGV Tribune

🏈 LA RAMS Coach Sean McVay addresses Aaron Donald return rumors at training camp. — Turf Show Times

✅ TRIVIA ANSWER
ANSWER: 13.

Thirteen independent bookstores across the city are participating in the first-ever Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl, running Friday through Sunday.

Matilda laughing with delight while reading, surrounded by stacks of books.
SURF THE PAGES THIS WEEKEND, LA