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Prime Pizza Opens Its Torrance Shop September 14 at 3720 Sepulveda
New York style rounds and Brooklyn squares hit 3720 Sepulveda Blvd on Monday, September 14, the pizzeria's twelfth location and its second in the South Bay.

General Hospital star Genie Francis to receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards
Actress Genie Francis, 64, will be honored by NATAS at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 30, 2026, ahead of her 50-year milestone on General Hospital.

🤙 🐅 For my Clemson Tigers Vibes
Prime Pizza heads to Torrance, LA Escena returns to UCLA, and the Lucas Museum prepares to open in Exposition Park.

Los Angeles, Caltrans designs exclusive Games Route Network for LA28 athletes and officials
California Department of Transportation outlines a 369-mile permit-only roadway system, smart technology upgrades and a 2027 construction timeline to support the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games across Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

Judge Judy celebrates 30th anniversary with CBS primetime special featuring Spielberg, Jackson and more
CBS will air a 90-minute special on Sept. 22, 2026, spotlighting Judy Sheindlin’s three-decade run, with interviews from Hollywood legends and never-seen home footage

Abbot Kinney Festival returns to Venice, 40th edition scheduled for Sept. 27
The free, all-day event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, with proceeds earmarked for Venice youth and arts programs.

Local library cards unlock discounts at Santa Monica and Monterey Park this September
Santa Monica Public Library and Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library are offering special-edition cards and discount programs at participating businesses during Library Card Sign-Up Month
Beef Box German Shawarma to open new fast-casual spot in North Hollywood
The German-style shawarma concept will occupy the former Dog Haus site at 4929 N. Lankershim Boulevard, adding a second Southern California location.

CicLAvia Heart of LA Opens 6.5 Miles of Car-Free Streets From Echo Park to Boyle Heights on Sunday, October 11
CicLAvia's 68th open streets event and its 16th year return to the original 2010 route on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM, linking Echo Park, Downtown, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, the Arts District and Boyle Heights with four activity hubs, free pedicab rides and people-powered wheels only.
Marcus Jernmark opens Maree, a French-California bistro above Lielle
Chef Marcus Jernmark, the Michelin-starred mind behind Lielle, will debut Maree on September 9 at 9575 West Pico Boulevard, offering a 70-seat French-inflected bistro and wine bar.

Chipotle launches creator-led national ad campaign featuring Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips
Chipotle Mexican Grill handed cameras to 100 creators who filmed at over 50 restaurants to showcase its new limited-time Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips across TV and social platforms.

Starbucks logs biggest Tuesday of the year as PSL Day 2026 drives record foot traffic
Starbucks saw visits to its stores on Aug 25 2026 rise 25.7% above its year-to-date daily average, 35.1% above the typical Tuesday, and 6.7% higher than PSL Day 2025, making it the chain’s biggest Tuesday of the year.