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Amy Lockhart retrospective, Mercy for the Messy, screens at LA Filmforum Sunday
CommunitySep 18, 2026

Amy Lockhart retrospective, Mercy for the Messy, screens at LA Filmforum Sunday

LA Filmforum presents a 14-film retrospective of animator Amy Lockhart on Sep 27 2026 at 2220 Arts + Archives, with the filmmaker and curator Sam Gurry in attendance.

Aaron Donald plans to debut vs. Giants on Monday Night Football, aims to give fans a win
SportsSep 18, 2026

Aaron Donald plans to debut vs. Giants on Monday Night Football, aims to give fans a win

Rams defensive end Aaron Donald said Friday he feels good after two practices and intends to play the Week 2 Monday night game at SoFi Stadium against New York.

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker opens registration for 49th annual Lunar New Year runs, bike rides and dog walk
CommunitySep 18, 2026

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker opens registration for 49th annual Lunar New Year runs, bike rides and dog walk

The nonprofit L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee has opened registration for its Feb. 20-21, 2027 weekend of 5K, 10K, kiddie, PAW’er dog walk and 20- and 50-mile bike rides at the historic Chinatown Plaza, with fees ranging from $35 to $75.

Los Angeles Rams gear up for Monday Night Football showdown with New York Giants, key injuries loom
SportsSep 18, 2026

Los Angeles Rams gear up for Monday Night Football showdown with New York Giants, key injuries loom

The Rams host the Giants at SoFi Stadium on Monday night, coming off a 27-7 loss to the 49ers and coping with Myles Garrett’s knee surgery and other roster updates.

Chargers host Raiders in Week 2 AFC West clash at SoFi Stadium
SportsSep 18, 2026

Chargers host Raiders in Week 2 AFC West clash at SoFi Stadium

The Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PT in Inglewood, with CBS broadcasting the game and Kirk Cousins starting at quarterback for the Raiders.

West Hollywood reviews Robertson Row renderings: four-building mixed-use plan, historic factory relocation, 98-ft digital billboard
DevelopmentSep 18, 2026

West Hollywood reviews Robertson Row renderings: four-building mixed-use plan, historic factory relocation, 98-ft digital billboard

Fresh renderings of the Robertson Row project were presented to the West Hollywood Planning Commission’s Design Review Subcommittee. The proposal envisions four low-rise buildings, adaptive reuse of the historic Studio One/Mitchell Camera Factory, 303 underground parking spaces and a 98-ft, 3,300-sq-ft full-motion digital billboard along Santa Monica Boulevard.

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion rolls into downtown Ontario with 1,000+ classic cars
CommunitySep 18, 2026

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion rolls into downtown Ontario with 1,000+ classic cars

The free weekend celebration runs Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 along Euclid Avenue, featuring over 1,000 vintage automobiles, live music, food, a Breakfast & Poker Run and a kids zone with a Ferris wheel.

John Leguizamo cast as villain in Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice ’85 reboot
EntertainmentSep 17, 2026

John Leguizamo cast as villain in Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice ’85 reboot

John Leguizamo will portray the main antagonist in Universal’s upcoming Miami Vice ’85, a film directed by Joseph Kosinski and scheduled for release on May 19, 2028.

Taco Bell launches snack-sized Cheesy Gordita Crunch Duos for $5.49
EatsSep 17, 2026

Taco Bell launches snack-sized Cheesy Gordita Crunch Duos for $5.49

Taco Bell added a two-pack of mini Cheesy Gordita Crunch tacos, each with three cheeses and a choice of steak or chicken, to its national menu today.

Whole Foods Market to open new store on West Third Street
DevelopmentSep 17, 2026

Whole Foods Market to open new store on West Third Street

Whole Foods Market is moving its Fairfax-coded store to 355 S Ogden Drive, Los Angeles, with a projected fall 2026 opening and a citywide hiring push across all departments.

MIEVE plans October opening at former Burgers 99 site on La Brea
EatsSep 17, 2026

MIEVE plans October opening at former Burgers 99 site on La Brea

Mievè, a pizza pop-up founded by former management consultant Amirali Ghasemipour and Sepiden Saeedinejad, is slated to open its first brick-and-mortared restaurant at 131 S La Brea Ave, taking over the former Burgers 99 space.

PETROS SPEAKEASY eyes opening at 431 E Culver Blvd in Playa del Rey
EatsSep 17, 2026

PETROS SPEAKEASY eyes opening at 431 E Culver Blvd in Playa del Rey

Petros MB Inc. has filed a Type 47 on-sale general liquor license for a new eatery at 431 E Culver Blvd. The company’s Instagram teases an opening soon, but public records show the venue is still awaiting occupancy and health approvals.