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Bar Fortuna opens tomorrow on Main Street in Santa Monica, bringing chef Brian Bornemann’s California interpretation of an Italian cocktail, wine, and pasta bar to Ocean Park. The Crudo e Nudo chef and owner is pairing handmade pastas and whole-animal butchery with produce from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market, Sonora flour from Tehachapi Grain Project, and California-made cheese. Drinks span five Negroni variations, seasonal cocktails, more than thirty amari, and over a dozen wines by the glass, while opening dishes include gemelli with Italian sausage, fried squash blossoms, and fettuccine nere with squid and ’nduja.

The Ravine Club is preparing to open on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, taking over the former Button Mash space a short walk from Dodger Stadium. Television writer and producer Hank Chilton and Pantone 294’s Alex Soto are behind the sports bar, which will feature multiple big screens, including a large video wall. Chef Hugo Sanchez’s menu centers on game-day staples such as wings, burgers, hot dogs, and tacos, while hospitality veterans Taylor Parsons and David Rosoff are contributing to operations and the beverage program.

Chipotle’s Boorito promotion returns to participating Los Angeles restaurants on Halloween, offering a $6 entrée to costumed Chipotle Rewards members after 3:00pm. Guests must wear a costume and scan their Rewards member card at checkout to receive the Halloween deal, which continues a tradition that began as a burrito-themed costume contest in 2000. Chipotle will follow the promotion with $0 delivery fees on digital orders of $10 or more on November 1 (other fees may apply), giving anyone recovering from a full night of costumes another reason to skip the kitchen.

Los Angeles County could see its first measurable rain of the season beginning tomorrow afternoon, when the chance of precipitation rises to 60% to 70% before showers continue into Thursday. Coastal and valley communities are forecast to receive 0.5 to 1.5 inches, while south-facing mountains and foothills could see 1.5 to 3 inches. Thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours, small hail, and localized flooding, particularly near recent burn scars. A beach hazards statement remains in effect through late Thursday night for elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, possible erosion, and tidal overflow along the Los Angeles and Ventura county coasts.

LA28 has launched Made for Two-Eight, a licensing program giving small Los Angeles County businesses a path to create and sell locally made products featuring the LA28 emblem. Homeboy Industries is already an official licensee for apparel and accessories, while future applicants must meet federal small-business standards and make tangible goods at facilities within the county, with preference for locally sourced materials. Applications open October 30 at RAMPLA.org and close in February 2027, with City of Los Angeles producers receiving exclusive consideration during the first month and selected licensees announced in July 2027.

Generation Real Estate Partners has proposed a five-story, 32-unit apartment building at 806 N. Sweetzer Avenue in Hollywood, replacing two duplexes and a single-family home containing five rentals. Plans call for studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, parking for 16 vehicles, and a rooftop amenity deck. Seven apartments would be reserved for low-income renters in exchange for development bonuses through the citywide housing incentives program. Kevin Tsai Architecture is designing the contemporary low-rise project, which is now moving through the Los Angeles planning process.

Noya Eucalyptus is planned for 925-931 N. Eucalyptus Avenue in Inglewood, replacing a 12-unit property just south of Centinela Avenue. Focal Investment’s four-story development would bring 75 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, including 15 accessory dwelling units, above parking for 85 vehicles. Five apartments would be reserved for very low-income households and five for moderate-income households. Designed by Ware Malcomb, the building would feature a resident lounge, fitness center, courtyards, and rooftop deck, with construction expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency has added seven agents to its expanded Creators Leadership Team: Beth Hatchett, Ike Zhang, Nicole Lonner, Rebecca Bibb, Sarah Mathews, Scarlett Perlman, and Shelby Schenkman. The appointments will support growth in sports creators, UTA’s New York and UK operations, and new-business systems across the division. UTA Creators reports that its revenue has tripled over the past five years and its UK presence has grown sixfold since 2023. More than 60% of the division’s agents began in UTA’s Agent Training Program, giving the expansion an internal talent-development angle alongside its broader creator-business strategy.

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, opened to $15.6 million from 855 theaters after A24 kept the project secret until its surprise Telluride premiere last month. The film sold out more than 2,000 showings and delivered the second-biggest documentary opening outside concert films. Made for under $10 million, it drew an audience that was 70% under 35 and had a reported 4.8 Letterboxd rating. The film expands to more theaters this weekend.

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Dalton Knecht ahead of their 2026–27 season opener, finalizing a 15-player roster that includes Bronny James and Jaden Hardy. The former No. 17 pick averaged 4.2 points in roughly 10 minutes per game last season after posting 9.1 points per game as a rookie. Knecht now enters free agency, while the Lakers move into their third season under head coach JJ Redick. Los Angeles opens at home against the Golden State Warriors tomorrow with tipoff set for 7:00pm PT at Crypto.com Arena and national coverage on ESPN.

No. 9 UCLA hosts Michigan State at the Rose Bowl this Saturday, giving the undefeated Bruins another chance to strengthen their place atop the Big Ten. UCLA enters at 6-0 after beating Wisconsin 17-7, while its defense has cut its average allowance from 24 points over the first three games to 8.3 across the last three. The Bruins also lead the conference with 231 rushing yards per game, powered by Wayne Knight’s 11 rushing touchdowns. Kickoff is set for 12:30pm PT in Pasadena, with the game airing on CBS and radio coverage available on AM 790.