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Happy Wednesday, LA Fam! I hope that everyone is having a strong start to this mid-week and are pumped like I am for a Dodger win tonight against Philly. Dodger baseball + college football + fall vibes. I'm all for it. I'll see ya'll on Friday in your inbox. Until then, have your best week yet. - Wyatt

No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are, you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference.

🧠 Tommy Lasorda, Dodgers Manager from 1976 to 1996

🔙 ON THIS DAY | 1957 The Brooklyn Dodgers announce move to Los Angeles. | Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Timeline

🗳️ TODAY'S TRIVIA | Dodger Stadium, currently hosting the 2025 NLDS playoffs, holds what unique distinction among Major League Baseball stadiums?

• It's the oldest ballpark in MLB
• It's the largest baseball stadium in the world by seat capacity
• It was the first domed stadium built
• It's the only stadium to never host a World Series

Answer located at bottom of today's publication in a toggle-down.

🍟 EATS | 📆 EVENTS

🌴 COMMUNITY

🏡 DEVELOPMENT | 💼 BIZ

🎬 ENTERTAINMENT | 🏈 SPORTS

🤙 GOODIES | 💌 EMAIL CONTENT

🛣️ NATIONAL

• 🔌 TESLA: Tesla unveils cheaper versions of its Model 3 and Model Y.
• 👗 SPRING 26: The three fashion trends that ruled the Spring 2026 runways in Paris.
• 👓 GLASSES: Apple Glasses are coming: Here's every rumored new feature.
• ☄️ ASTEROID: A giant asteroid struck the North Sea ~ 43 to 46 million years ago, unleashing 330-feet tsunami.
• 👾 GEMINI: Google's latest AI model uses a web browser like you do.
• 🔗 CURATIONSLA: Last publication's most viewed content: 6% of salaried Swifties say they're taking off October 3rd for Taylor Swift's new album.

🤙 LOCAL

• ⭐ WALK OF FAME: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to honor actress Naomi Watts with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• 🚎 WEHO: Free WeHo trolley service resumes tomorrow with weekend night rides through October.
• 🌳 URBAN GREENERY: L.A. residents can now apply for free native plants to replace traditional lawns.
• 🚇 CALTRANS: Caltrans announces weekly road closures for fire recovery week.
• 🏆 LOCAL (ISH): UC San Diego Alumnus wins Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.

🎉 FUN

• 🎃 WEEK EVENTS: Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California this week.
• 🎨 ART SHOWS: Made in L.A. 2025 features 28 local artists in a blockbuster biennial at Hammer Museum now through March.
• 👻 TIM BURTON: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to the Hollywood Bowl October 25th + 26th.
• 🌽 WEST HOLLYWOOD: Chef Sean Brock's Darling infuses WeHo with Southern Hospitality.
• 🐶 NEXT SUNDAY: Dogs to take over Main Street in Santa Monica as Day of the Dog Festival returns.

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ENCINO ☕ PIALON

PIALON, now open in Encino, brings vibrant energy to Ventura Blvd with shareable small plates, tapas, cicchetti, and meze, each under $18. The locally owned, women-led space showcases fresh, flavorful dishes and handcrafted cocktails made with fresh-squeezed juices, all served in a casual, stylish indoor-outdoor setting. Early reviews rave about the lively vibe, generous portions, welcoming staff, and happy hour deals ($6 and $10 specials).

• WEBSITE | MENU | INSTAGRAM

ARTS DISTRICT 🇮🇹 BIANCA

Bianca Sicilian Trattoria is the latest Italian arrival in the Arts District, bringing a traditional Sicilian vibe to the former Le Champ space with a twinkling string-lit patio and a menu focused on hearty classics like arancini, mushroom ragu lasagna, seafood linguine, and bistecca with salsa verde. Though not big on veggies, the dishes channel a rustic, comforting spirit true to its Sicilian roots, all under the hand of Chef Michele Galifi. Bianca’s exposed brick walls and easygoing vibe give it a welcoming spirit that feels right at home in the Arts District’s evolving Italian dining scene.

• WEBSITE | OPENTABLE | INSTAGRAM

STUDIO CITY 🔥 ALTO

Alto Fire to Table has officially opened in Studio City, offering a striking, open-fire dining experience inspired by the culinary traditions of Argentina and Uruguay. Helmed by Michelin-trained chefs Esteban Klenzi and Juana Castellanos Lagemann, Alto features a moody, design-forward space and showcases standout dishes like lamb saddle aged in beeswax and 12-hour roasted beets, both kissed by flames in the wood-fired grill. The menu leans meat-heavy with South American flair, accompanied by inventive cocktails and a warm, lively vibe. 

• WEBSITE | MENU | INSTAGRAM

🔗 EAT LINKS

• 😋 LA'S BEST: The 38 best restaurants in Los Angeles, via Eater LA.
• 🍣 SANTA MONICA: Noma Sushi gets a new home in Santa Monica, via Toddrickallen.
• 🎮 CHIPOTLE COLLAB: Chipotle teams up with Riot Games for the launch of the Chipotle Challenger Bundle in the new 2XKO fighting game, via Chipotle. 💌

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📆 TODAY'S EVENTS

• 1:00PM 🧘 YOGA FOR EVERYONE Afternoon flexibility and strengthening class at GRIFFIN CLUB
• 6:00PM 🍷 WINE DINNER WITH TENUTA DELLE TERRE NERE Sicilian wine pairing dinner at TERRA AT EATALY
• 6:08PM ⚾ LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES NLDS Game 3 playoff baseball at DODGER STADIUM 🔥
• 7:00PM 🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT Challenge your brain at this popular weekly trivia at THREE WEAVERS BREWERY
• 7:00PM 🎤 BOBBY LEE & FRIENDS Comedy legend Bobby Lee brings surprise guests for a night of unfiltered laughs at THE COMEDY STORE 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎻 DUDAMEL CONDUCTS MAHLER'S 'RESURRECTION' LA Philharmonic and Master Chorale unite for an epic orchestral journey at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎤 KERRYN FEEHAN & HER FUNNY FRIENDS Andrew Santino, Steph Tolev, Evan Williams + Tim Dillon headline this powerhouse lineup at THE COMEDY STORE 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎵 MAROON 5 W/ CLAIRE ROSINKRANZ Pop chart-toppers bring charisma and hits to ACRISURE ARENA AT GREATER PALM SPRINGS 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎸 QUINN XCII W/ ALLEN STONE Uplifting pop and dance tracks ignite the crowd at HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎷 KAMASI WASHINGTON Jazz titan's soulful, spiritual sets enchant LA fans at BLUE NOTE LOS ANGELES 🔥

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➡️ THURSDAY'S EVENTS

• 5:00PM 🎸 AN EVENING W/ BILLY IDOL & STEVE STEVENS Legendary rocker and virtuoso guitarist share stories and stripped-down songs at GRAMMY MUSEUM AT L.A. LIVE 🔥
• 6:00PM 🎵 ELMO AND FRIENDS SAY HELLO Beloved Sesame Street characters bring family fun and interactive singalongs to THE WILTERN
• 6:30PM 🍷 THE DINNER TABLE: WINE TASTING & FLATBREADS Curated 3-flight wine tasting with flatbread pairings at ENOTECA DEL RE WINE BAR
• 7:00PM 🎤 JERRY SEINFELD Comedy legend delivers sharp observations and classic laughs at ARLINGTON THEATRE 🔥
• 7:00PM 🎤 GRIFFIN CLUB COMEDY SHOW The Sklar Brothers, Jay Larson, Frank Castillo and Ellen Harrold headline this upscale comedy night at GRIFFIN CLUB 🔥
• 7:30PM 🎸 HAIM W/ DORA JAR Indie pop sister trio delivers infectious energy and heartfelt lyricism at KIA FORUM 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎵 DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS W/ THE PSYCODELICS Soulful grooves and classic vibes unite for an unforgettable evening at GREEK THEATRE 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎸 ALICIA VILLARREAL Latin music legend fires up the stage with regional Mexican hits at YOUTUBE THEATER 🔥
• 8:00PM 🎻 DUDAMEL CONDUCTS MAHLER'S "RESURRECTION" LA Philharmonic and Master Chorale unite for another monumental orchestral journey at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL 🔥

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DTLA 🎃 BLOCTOBER BOOFEST

BLOCtober BOOfest comes to The Bloc this Saturday from 5:00-8:30pm. Enjoy a free, family-friendly Halloween bash with retailer Trick-or-Treating, face painting, photo ops with Jack Skellington, kids crafts, and a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. RSVP on Eventbrite to claim a mini canvas tote, and Bloc Rewards App members can redeem a complimentary pumpkin (while supplies last). Costumes encouraged for all, including leashed pets. RSVP HERE 💌

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FORECAST 🧥 CHILLY NIGHTS

Chilly nights and foggy mornings stick around LA this week, with temps running near or a touch below normal. A slight chance of thunderstorms may pop Thursday into Friday as tropical moisture brushes the region, though most action should stay to the southeast. Skies settle by the weekend, bringing pleasant highs in the 70s to low 80s across the basin. Keep an umbrella handy for the midweek blips, then plan for patio weather by Saturday.

WESTWOOD 🏥 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital in Westwood just scored a top-five spot in California and national honors across 10 pediatric specialties, from cardio to cancer care. It’s their 19th straight year on the U.S. News & World Report list, a streak built on team spirit and family-first treatment. The hospital sits right on UCLA’s main campus, serving families across LA and drawing specialists who know the local scene as well as the latest tech.

🔗 COMMUNITY LINKS

• 📸 VAN NUYS: The Japanese Garden is popular with Valley residents, tourists, and moviemakers, via Los Angeles Daily News.
• 🤙 MORE EVENTS: Things to do this week in Los Angeles, thru October 10th, via We Like L.A.

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DTLA 🎻 COLBURN CENTER

The Colburn Center’s $335-million expansion in Downtown LA, designed by Frank Gehry, has hit a new milestone with its concrete topping-out. Rising at 2nd and Hill, the arts hub will feature a 1,000-seat concert hall, a smaller theater, studios, and rooftop gardens, all set to open in Fall 2027. The project expands the Colburn School’s Grand Avenue footprint and joins other Bunker Hill icons like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Grand. 

FLORENCE 🏡 AFFORDABLE HOUSING

A vacant lot at 6200 South Broadway in South LA is being transformed into a five-story modular housing complex by SoLa Impact and Open Office. The prefabricated units, built off-site by Model Z, were stacked in just 10 days, compressing nearly a year of construction into two weeks. The project delivers 66 affordable units under LA’s Executive Directive 1, featuring a painted concrete and stucco façade with integrated amenities. It’s part of SoLa Impact’s broader push to expand fast-track modular housing across South Los Angeles.

🔗 DEVELOPMENT LINKS

• 🗳️ DTLA: One of the largest apartment projects on the books in Los Angeles heads for a crucial vote, via CoStar 🐰
• 🚇 SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica eyes 330-unit apartment project by Metro's Bergamot Station, via Santa Monica Mirror.

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SANTA MONICA 👾 LA TECH WEEK

Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue is going all-in on tech this upcoming Monday as LA Tech Week kicks off with open-air exhibits, live demos, and startups pitching their best ideas. Locals can stroll Palisades Park from 10:00am to 9:00pm., catch a robotics show, grab eats from food trucks, or relax at the beer garden. The event’s a nod to Silicon Beach roots, with homegrown names like Snapchat and Headspace in the mix. If you’re curious about LA’s next wave of innovation, swing by and enjoy the breeze along the bluffs.

DTLA 🏅 SPORTS & ENT. SUMMIT

The 2025 Sports & Entertainment Procurement Summit hits the LA Convention Center on October 23rd, bringing together city leaders, industry pros, and entrepreneurs to tap into upcoming mega-event opportunities. Hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, the event offers panels, networking, and matchmaking tied to contracts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics. Attendees will get hands-on training and strategic insights to compete in LA’s booming sports and entertainment economy.

🔗 BUSINESS LINKS

• 💼 PASADENA: TODAY: Pasadena Convention Center hosts the region's largest business networking event with workshops, keynotes, and B2B connections from 10:00am - 5:00pm, via The Small Business Expo.
• 🤝 ANTELOPE VALLEY: LA Collaborative hosts regional summit October 27th at Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theatre, via California Jobs First.

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NETFLIX 👻 SPOOKY HITS

Netflix launched its October horror slate with Charlie Hunnam's transformation into serial killer Ed Gein in 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' and Keira Knightley's psychological thriller 'The Woman in Cabin 10' premiering October 10th. The streaming platform added 73 new titles on October 1st, with horror content comprising nearly 30% of the month's programming, a strategic Halloween push that industry watchers say reflects Netflix's commitment to genre programming. The 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' remake drops October 16th, completing a month-long rollout targeting Southern California's consistently strong horror viewership.

OSCARS 🏆 OCTOBER BUZZ

Oscar buzz is heating up as awards hopefuls roll through October, with major contenders like 'One Battle After Another' stacking up rave reviews and box office receipts alongside 'Hamnet' and 'Sinners.' Westwood's Academy screenings have seen heavy turnout for 'The Smashing Machine', locals might've spotted industry folks lining up near Wilshire Boulevard. Some studios still haven't locked category calls for breakout stars, meaning nominations could shift in the weeks ahead. If you care about film, now's the time to keep an ear out for screening invites at spots like the Landmark or AMC Century City.

🔗 ENTERTAINMENT LINKS

• 🍿 DRIVER X HATHAWAY: Adam Drive and Anne Hathaway to star in Ron Howard's military drama, 'Alone at Dawn,' via DEADLINE.
• 🏈 CHAD POWERS: Eli Manning on how that 'Chad Powers' cameo came about, via The Hollywood Reporter.

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DODGERS 🧢 NLDS

Dodger Stadium is primed for a clincher tonight: Yoshinobu Yamamoto lines up against Aaron Nola with LA’s top four in that of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and a scorching Teoscar Hernández, set to pressure early counts and force quick Phillies bullpen moves with Ranger Suárez lurking in tandem. Will Smith is expected to catch as LA manages bumps and bruises, while 'October Kiké' and Teoscar continue to supply thump after two tense wins in Philly that pushed the Dodgers to a 2–0 edge. Models and books tilt Dodgers at home (moneyline in the -160 to -175 range) with lean under 8 runs if Yamamoto commands early and Dave Roberts shortens the game with leverage arms. First pitch is at 6:08pm on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max. Chavez Ravine should feel like a blue October wall for a series sweep push.

LAFC ⚽ WINNING STREAK

LAFC's riding a five-game winning streak into today's 7:30pm clash with Toronto FC at BMO Stadium, but they'll do it without stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga who are on international duty. The Black & Gold can jump to third in the Western Conference with a win over the scrappy Reds, who've drawn eight straight despite being playoff-eliminated. Glendora native Mark Delgado, who crossed town from the Galaxy, needs to step up as LAFC chases momentum heading into the postseason.

USC 🎒 VS 15 MICHIGAN

The storied Coliseum hasn't seen Michigan visit in 68 years, but Saturday's 4:30pm kickoff brings No. 15 Michigan (4-1) to USC for a primetime Big Ten battle that could decide playoff hopes for both programs. The Wolverines are riding a three-game winning streak behind Justice Haynes' 654 rushing yards, while Lincoln Riley's Trojans look to bounce back from their Illinois upset on the nation's second-best offense. NBC's got the national broadcast, and with both teams at 4-1, this blue blood showdown feels like a must-win elimination game for the College Football Playoff chase.

UCLA 🎓 AT MICHIGAN STATE

UCLA (1-4, 1-1 Big Ten) travels to Michigan State this Saturday for an early Big Ten showdown in East Lansing at 9:00am local. The Spartans (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) are reeling from back-to-back losses, including a 38-27 defeat to Nebraska that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Fresh off their stunning 42-37 upset of No. 7 Penn State, the Bruins will look to build momentum under interim coach Tim Skipper with quarterback Nico Iamaleava riding high after his five-touchdown performance at the Rose Bowl. The early kickoff presents a challenge for the West Coast team, but Michigan State's recent struggles suggest another potential upset for a UCLA squad that just proved they can beat anyone.

🔗 SPORTS LINKS

• 👑 LEBRON: LeBron James expected to miss entire preseason with glue injury, via Yahoo Sports.

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