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Gable Opens Live-Fire Restaurant at The Hollywood Roosevelt
Gable opened August 18 inside The Hollywood Roosevelt at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, pairing culinary director Chris Flint's live-fire Los Angeles menu with beverage director Chad Austin's cocktail program in an 82-seat dining room.

Mokja Opens Korean Market-Cafe in Highland Park With Debbie Lee and Be Bright Coffee
Chef Debbie Lee opened Mokja at 5715 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park on August 7, combining a Korean market, cafe, self-serve ramen bar, grab-and-go counter, and Be Bright Coffee program from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.

Broken Spanish Comedor Named Among America's Best New Restaurants of 2026
Broken Spanish Comedor in Los Angeles named one of 19 best new restaurants in Bon Appétit's 2026 list

Los Angeles Artists Organize Colombia Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at Hello Stranger
Organizers Amanda and André will bring live music, DJs, Colombian and Latino vendors, raffles, and a suggested $20 donation to Hello Stranger on September 13, with funds going to Direct Relief for earthquake relief in Colombia.

UCLA appoints Tim Harris as CEO and AD to overhaul athletics amid deficit
UCLA announced former Lakers executive Tim Harris will serve pro bono as CEO and Director of Athletics, succeeding Martin Jarmond as the university confronts a significant financial deficit and seeks a new revenue model.

Invest EP95 off Baja California expected to develop, may bring rain to Southern California
The National Hurricane Center has identified Invest EP95 south-southwest of southwestern Mexico, forecasting a high chance of tropical development that could affect Los Angeles and surrounding coastal areas later this week.

Netflix greenlights Season 4 of comedy series Tires
Shane Gillis' single-camera sitcom Tires has been officially renewed for a fourth season on Netflix after its third season hit a series-high #5 spot on the Global Top 10 English TV list.

UCLA Health joins $2.5M NIH study to test pendant for early Alzheimer’s detection and fall risk
UCLA Health, partnering with BioSensics, will lead a 12-month, $2.5 million NIH-funded trial of a wearable pendant that monitors cognitive changes and fall risk in the homes of 100 older adults in Los Angeles.

Toys “R” Us to Open Flagship Store at Northridge Fashion Center
Toys “R” Us, operated by Go! Retail Group, will open a dedicated storefront on Level 2 of the Northridge Fashion Center at 9301 Tampa Avenue, though an exact opening date has not been announced.

AMC Theatres launches Leawood Films distribution label to boost small-budget movies
AMC Entertainment announced the creation of Leawood Films, a new distribution venture headquartered in Los Angeles and Leawood, Kansas, aimed at bringing fully financed independent movies to theaters worldwide.

California allocates $2.7 billion to 150+ transportation projects, L.A. stations slated for Olympic upgrades
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $2.7 billion for more than 150 statewide projects, including $2.45 million for upgrades at four Los Angeles County transit stations ahead of the 2028 Summer Games

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride set to open September 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood announced the September 16 opening of its first high-speed outdoor coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, featuring 72 mph speeds, 4,100 ft of track and four iconic ride vehicles.