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Sean McVay on an Aaron Donald Comeback: Not at That Point Quite Yet
The Rams coach says the club is working through benchmarks with the retired three-time Defensive Player of the Year, who has been training in front of team staff while Los Angeles opens preseason play 1-0.
The Academy Investigates Six Scientific and Technical Areas for 2026 Awards Consideration
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has opened investigations into six scientific and technical areas for the 2026 awards cycle, inviting individuals and companies to submit achievements by Tuesday, September 8 at 5 p.m. PT, ahead of the Scientific and Technical Awards on Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
Jack in the Box Appoints Taylor Montgomery as President, Advancing CEO Succession Plan
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) has appointed longtime Taco Bell executive Taylor Montgomery as President effective September 14, 2026, a newly created role that advances the company's planned succession and positions him to become Chief Executive Officer and join the Board within the next 12 months.
🤙 Back to School Vibes
Wattstax turns 54 today, the Tar Pits land $236 million, Bombas opens on Abbot Kinney, and a heat advisory runs through tonight.
West Hollywood Activates Plummer Park Cooling Center as High Heat Returns
The Plummer Park Community Center Senior Lounge is open Wednesday, August 19 from 10 AM to 5 PM as Southern California temperatures push toward 90 degrees, with free Cityline rides and a live map of every cooling center in and around the city.
Chipotle Launches the Salish Matter Order Inspired by One of Gen Alpha's Biggest Celebrities
Chipotle's first creator spotlight on a Kid's Meal makes Salish Matter the youngest creator with a digital menu item, available exclusively in the Chipotle app and on Chipotle.com for a limited time.
Madonna Leads the 2026 MTV VMA Nominations as the Show Heads to Los Angeles on September 27
Madonna tops the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 11 nods, Taylor Swift follows with nine, and the show heads to Los Angeles for a live Sunday, September 27 broadcast on CBS, MTV and Paramount+.
Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market Sets New Altadena Address at 2082 Lincoln Avenue
The pasta shop and Italian deli from Semolina Artisanal Pasta owner Leah Ferrazzani is tied to a new 2082 Lincoln Avenue address in Altadena while current public listings still point customers to 1976-1978 Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena.
Chicas Tacos Opens on The Strand in Hermosa Beach, on the Back Patio of the Former Poop Deck
The Los Angeles taco brand founded by chef Eduardo Ruiz in 2016 opened its Hermosa Beach counter at The Deck, 1272 The Strand, with a grand-opening party on Saturday, August 15, and now serves carne asada, beer-battered fish, shrimp, chicken, braised pork and plant-based tacos daily from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, steps from the sand.
Frank n Frank's Serves Focaccia Sandwiches in Chinatown Central Plaza Until 1:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays
Amboy alum Brian Ayala and former Howlin' Ray's chef Mario Aguilar opened the walk-up window in the old Burgerlords space on June 10, named it for Ayala's late brother, and built a five-sandwich menu on sesame focaccia from Ceor Bakery, served Wednesday through Sunday with a 1:30 AM close on weekend nights.
WAITING ALL SUMMER FOR PRESEASON VIBES
A $12.5 billion Lakers deal, two neighborhood openings, Palisades Village returns, and Route 66 turns 100.
LA Metro Expands One Car Challenge Countywide, Paying 2,000 Households Up to $600 to Park a Car
Phase 2 of LA Metro's One Car Challenge opens to all of Los Angeles County this summer, inviting roughly 2,000 households to keep one vehicle parked for five weeks in exchange for up to $600. One-car households can join for the first time, but the sign-up page sets a higher bar than the announcement does.