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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.
The Great Greek Opens in Ladera Heights, With a Ribbon Cutting on September 23
Saba Mengesha's 2,000-square-foot Mediterranean counter is open at 5305 W Centinela Ave, and the Chamber ribbon cutting is still to come.
The Pickleball Den Files for a 26,488-Square-Foot Club With Full Bar at the Beverly Center
A conditional use permit application filed August 28 would bring a full line of alcohol to The Pickleball Den, a 26,488 square foot indoor pickleball club planned for Space 820 on the Beverly Center's eighth level, with eight climate-controlled courts, a lounge, and daily hours of 8 AM to 9 PM.
Alphabet Bar & Grill Opens at Palisades Village With Chef Timothy Hollingsworth
The h.wood Group and chef Timothy Hollingsworth opened Alphabet Bar & Grill at 1033 N. Swarthmore Avenue on August 15, serving California-minded American grill fare daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Stability AI secures $76M Series B backed by major entertainment firms
The Los Angeles-based generative AI company announced a $76 million Series B round on Aug. 25, 2026, bringing total funding to $232 million and adding music and gaming giants to its investor roster.
California exempts independent films from tax credit cap, AB 186 passes Senate and Assembly
Legislators approved a bill that shields indie productions from the $5 million corporate tax credit limit, preserving access to the state’s $750 million film incentive program.
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Scottie Scheffler clinches second FedExCup, eclipses Tiger Woods in career earnings
Scheffler posted a 4-under 66 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to win the TOUR Championship by three strokes, earning $10 million and moving past Woods for the PGA TOUR’s all-time money lead.