# 🐻 🤙 UCLA is ranked Vibes *UCLA is ranked, two Westside burger openings are on deck, and LA rolls toward October.* **Section:** Newsletters **Tags:** Newsletters **Reading time:** 1 min VIBES UCLA is ranked, two Westside burger openings are on deck, and LA rolls toward October. ## NATIONAL - [**STARSHIP:** SpaceX reaches orbit for the first time, then ends the flight early](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/spacexs-starship-rocket-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time/) - [**PARIS FASHION WEEK:** The S/S 2027 schedule and highlights to know](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/paris-fashion-week-ss-2027-schedule-best-moments) - [**GTA 6:** An advanced weather system fuels hurricane speculation](https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-has-an-advanced-weather-system-but-how-will-it-work) - [**REACHER:** Season 6 is confirmed as Amazon reports 66 million viewers for Season 4](https://deadline.com/2026/09/reacher-renewed-season-6-alan-ritchson-season-4-viewership-1237115444/) - [**SPACE SIGNALS:** Astronomers report radio signals from a planet beyond our solar system](https://gizmodo.com/astronomers-finally-pick-up-radio-signals-from-a-planet-beyond-our-solar-system-2000816236) ## LOCAL - [**LACMA:** Home of the Future explores six decades of domestic utopias](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-28-home-of-the-future-exhibition-at-lacma-showcases) - [**VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE:** The 16-month closure is now set to begin November 7](https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2026/09/28/new-start-date/77707) - [**SANTA MONICA BAY:** The pink-dye ocean study has been postponed because of weather](https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/09/25/santa-monica-bay-turns-pink-again-for-ocean-science) - [**ANTHONY KIM:** A documentary about the golfer is in production](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/anthony-kim-documentary-from-cocaine-quarterback-director-1236708838/) - [**UCLA:** The undefeated Bruins will head to Oregon after their bye week](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ucla-head-eugene-face-oregon-214025353.html) ## FUN - [**BEYOND FEST:** Browse the festival lineup and upcoming screenings](https://www.americancinematheque.com/series/beyond-fest-2026) - [**UNUSUAL EATS:** A new guide explores some of LA’s most distinctive restaurants](https://lamag.com/food/a-new-guide-to-some-of-l-a-s-most-unusual-restaurants/) - [**JOHN MAYER:** Six Sphere shows are set for April 2027 in Las Vegas](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-28-john-mayer-announces-six-date-sphere-residency-in) - [**KOREATOWN:** Your guide to the Los Angeles Korean Festival](https://thelalocal.org/art-and-culture/los-angeles-korean-festival-preview-set-times-schedule-september-2026/) - [**THIS WEEK:** Things to do in Los Angeles, September 28 to October 2](https://www.welikela.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-los-angeles-9-28-2026-to-10-2-2026/) FROM LAST ISSUE: [🤙 🚀 A museum opens, in a location not far away vibes...](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-22-tuesday-september-22-vibes) ## HEY CUTIE Happy Tuesday, CurationsLA Fam! A big congrats to the UCLA Bruins, undefeated so far at 4-0. Next up for the Bruins are the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, another college football matchup to look forward to. And congrats to my Clemson Tigers, who traveled to the Golden State this past Friday and beat the Cal Golden Bears, 24-10. CurationsLA and our parent company, [Curations](https://curations.org/), continue to see exciting growth. With that in mind, CurationsLA will be off this Thursday as I make room to give both the time and attention they deserve. If you need me, I’m here at [wyatt@curationsla.com](mailto:wyatt@curationsla.com). I’ll see everyone back here next Tuesday. Have a wonderful week + wknd, Los Angeles! Wyatt ## EATS ### BRENTWOOD: Burger She Wrote sets its Brentwood opening for October 3 **Wagyu smashburgers are headed for San Vicente.** Burger She Wrote’s third and largest location is set to open Saturday, October 3, at 11686 San Vicente Blvd. The menu centers on the Oklahoma Smashburger, with Snake River Farms American wagyu patties and King’s Hawaiian buns, alongside Classic and Impossible burgers, fries, and grilled cheese. The space brings skate photography, vintage tiles, and indoor, outdoor, and counter seating to Brentwood. [WEBSITE](https://burgershewrote.com/) **|** [MENU](https://toast.app/r/bswbrentwood/order?) **|** [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/burgershewrote__/?hl=en) ### SANTA MONICA: Gott’s Roadside opens October 2 at Fourth and Wilshire **Gott’s is bringing its roadside classics to the coast.** The Santa Monica location opens Friday, October 2, at 401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 140. Expect burgers, seafood, salads, seasonal specials, and a dedicated soft-serve counter, plus a covered patio and community tables built for groups. This is Gott’s second Southern California restaurant and its first coastal outpost. The announced hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. [WEBSITE](https://www.gotts.com/) **|** [MENU](https://www.gotts.com/menus/) **|** [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/gottsroadside/) ### HIGHLAND PARK: Zero Fox brings a new neighborhood hangout to York Boulevard **Three siblings raised in Highland Park are giving a former York Boulevard bike shop a new chapter.** Zero Fox is a neighborhood café, restaurant, and bar with an indoor-outdoor setup made for settling in. Start with coffee, matcha, or a signature Spanish latte, then make room for chilaquiles or hot honey chicken and waffles. The space shifts from a morning coffee stop to an afternoon hangout, with TVs for catching a game and plenty of reasons to linger over brunch. Evening cocktails and a dinner menu are still on the way, giving this family-owned spot another chapter to look forward to. [WEBSITE](https://www.zerofoxla.com/) **|** [MENU](https://www.zerofoxla.com/menu) **|** [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/zerofoxla/) ## MORE EATS - **RANCHO PARK** In-N-Out files plans for a Sepulveda Boulevard restaurant ([URBANIZE LA](https://la.urbanize.city/post/n-out-plans-new-restaurant-2927-sepulveda-blvd-rancho-park)) - **COMMUNITY EATS** Four California restaurants building community ([ALTA](https://www.altaonline.com/culture/food-drink/a73486681/community-vibe-california-restaurants-guide/)) - **VEGGIES** Los Angeles ranks second nationally for vegans and vegetarians ([CURATIONSLA](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-22-los-angeles-ranks-second-nationally-for-vegans-and)) ## COMMUNITY ### HOLLYWOOD: Chipotle brings back margaritas for an October 23 and 24 pop-up **A little Halloween planning for your calendar.** Chipotle’s margarita revival reaches Hollywood on October 23 and 24 at 7660 W Sunset Blvd. The limited pop-up is part of the brand’s countdown to Boorito and is intended for guests 21 and older. The classic drink returns for this two-day stop, with the full details in our web story. ## MORE COMMUNITY - **HALLOWEEN X LA** Scares, treats, and things to do throughout October ([LA MAG](https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-halloween-activities-los-angeles-october-2026/)) - **LONG BEACH** New legislation allows two speed cameras on PCH ([LONG BEACH POST](https://lbpost.com/news/more-speed-cameras-are-coming-to-long-beach-this-time-on-pch)) ## DEVELOPMENT ### GLENDALE: A 323-home proposal takes shape on East Colorado Street **New renderings show a mixed-use plan just east of Brand Boulevard.** The proposal at 305 E Colorado St would replace the United Community Church site with connected six-story buildings containing 323 apartments, 9,143 square feet of commercial space, and parking for 474 vehicles. Plans include 33 apartments for very low-income renters. Kevin Tsai Architecture designed the project, which still needs approvals including density-bonus waivers and an alley vacation. ## MORE DEVELOPMENT - **LA FUNDING** Los Angeles scores $40m in state funds for transportation projects ([URBANIZE LOS ANGELES](https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-scores-40-million-state-funds-transportation-projects)) - **LAX BEAUTY** LAX/Metro Transit Center recognized for its beauty and rider amenities by international competition ([METRO](https://thesource.metro.net/lax-metro-transit-center-recognized-for-its-beauty-and-rider-amenities-by-international-competition/)) ## BUSINESS ### PASADENA: Pasadena’s LA Tech Week events run October 13 to 16 **Pasadena is putting its innovation community on the calendar.** The City of Pasadena and Innovate Pasadena will host six events October 13 through 16, bringing entrepreneurs, investors, research institutions, and community leaders together for their second consecutive LA Tech Week series. The lineup moves from healthcare AI and a startup pitch competition to a water-and-energy climate discussion and Thursday’s Pasadena Tech Happy Hour. Friday closes with a SpaceTech Showcase and the Pasadena Ascends VIP reception at Wedbush. Last year’s LA Tech Week happy hour drew more than 200 attendees, offering a sense of the connections this local gathering can spark. Check the registration hub for individual event details and the wider calendar for additional Pasadena programming. [OFFICIAL SITE](https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/city-of-pasadena-and-innovate-pasadena-announce-la-tech-week-in-pasadena/) **|** [REGISTER](https://partiful.com/u/NTMx1LIg9sJt5GQ6GmhH) **|** [CALENDAR](https://bit.ly/TechWeek_2026) ### LONG BEACH: Long Beach’s Vast maps out a future on the Moon **Long Beach’s space-station builder is taking its next big idea to the Moon.** Vast has launched a Lunar Programs division focused on power, communications, and habitats that could support NASA’s vision for a permanently crewed lunar base. The company plans to adapt technology from its Haven program, with Haven-1 in final integration and targeting a 2027 launch. Its proposed roadmap starts with solar power and foundational infrastructure, then adds an airlock to test dust control and crew access before moving toward a multi-module habitat for longer stays. A planned satellite network would connect lunar operations with Earth and support navigation around the Moon’s south pole. It is a new chapter for the local space economy, focused on keeping future lunar crews powered, connected, and housed. ## MORE BUSINESS - **CENTURY CITY** SPECS plans an AR-glasses pop-up starting October 2 ([WHAT NOW LOS ANGELES](https://whatnow.com/los-angeles/retail/a-new-ar-glasses-pop-up-is-opening-at-westfield-century-city/)) ## ENTERTAINMENT ### BATMOBILE AUCTION: The Batman Returns Batmobile heads to auction in Los Angeles **Gotham’s most recognizable ride is coming out of the garage.** The screen-used Hero Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1992 Batman Returns is set for Julien’s Auctions on November 23, with bidding in Los Angeles and online. The car carries a reported estimate of $5 million to $7 million. It joins a wider auction of Batman costumes, props, and memorabilia spanning the franchise’s screen history. ## MORE ENTERTAINMENT - **CREATORS X HOLLYWOOD** Watch how YouTube creators are reshaping Hollywood ([CBS NEWS](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-youtube-creators-are-revamping-hollywood/)) ## SPORTS ### DODGERS: The Dodgers head into October with a first-round bye **The regular season is done. The title defense is next.** The Dodgers won the NL West, secured a first-round bye, and finished with 100 wins. Their postseason begins Saturday, October 3, at Dodger Stadium against the winner of the Braves-Phillies wild-card series. True Blue LA makes the case for another deep run, pointing to rotation depth, familiar October contributors, and the importance of Shohei Ohtani’s bat. ### CHARGERS: Young Chargers earn larger roles after Week 3 **The snap counts offer a few bright spots in an 0-3 start.** Akheem Mesidor, Genesis Smith, and Keaton Mitchell all played more snaps than the previous week. Smith added two interceptions against Buffalo, while Mesidor recorded another sack and Mitchell contributed a touchdown. OnSI’s breakdown also looks at the roles of Quentin Johnston, Rodney Shelley, and Oronde Gadsden II as the Chargers search for improvement. ### RAMS: Sean McVay says the Rams will not make excuses after the Denver loss **McVay is keeping the focus on the chances LA had to finish the game.** A late defensive pass-interference call erased Josh Wallace’s interception and helped set up Denver’s go-ahead touchdown in a 30-26 Rams loss. After reviewing the play, McVay said he would not coach Wallace to play the snap differently, while emphasizing that the Rams had other opportunities to close out the game. ## MORE SPORTS - **DODGERS’ POSTSEASON** Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages, and Roki Sasaki return ([TRUE BLUE LA](https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/125516/shohei-ohtani-andy-pages-roki-sasaki)) - **UNDEFEATED BRUINS** UCLA is No. 23 in the AP poll, its first ranking since 2023 ([247SPORTS](https://247sports.com/college/ucla/article/ucla-football-ranked-for-1st-time-since-2023-bruins-are-no-23-in-ap-poll-290501655/)) ## 4-DAY FORECAST · LA TUE 88/64 Sunny · WED 86/63 Sunny · THU 90/68 Sunny · FRI 92/71 Sunny Sunny skies carry LA through the week, with a high near 88 Tuesday and 86 Wednesday. October starts warmer: highs near 90 Thursday and 92 Friday. Overnight lows range from the low 60s to around 70 by Friday night. ## QUOTE OF THE DAY > Do not love half lovers. Do not entertain half friends. Do not live a half life...and do not die a half death. Kahlil Gibran, writer and poet ## ON THIS DAY 1951: 1951: Astronomer Seth Barnes Nicholson discovers Ananke, Jupiter’s 12th-discovered moon, from Mount Wilson Observatory. ## TRIVIA UCLA is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 23 under Bob Chesney. Who was the Bruins’ head coach the last time UCLA appeared in the poll? ANSWER AT THE BOTTOM ↓ ## TRIVIA ANSWER Chip Kelly UCLA last appeared in the AP Top 25 during the 2023 season, when Chip Kelly was head coach. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK, LA! --- Curated by Wyatt Stephens · Published 2026-09-29 Source: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-29-tuesday-september-29-vibes Cite as: CurationsLA, "🐻 🤙 UCLA is ranked Vibes", https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-29-tuesday-september-29-vibes (published 2026-09-29). License: CC-BY-4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Structured manifest: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-29-tuesday-september-29-vibes/manifest.json