Santa Monica’s once-gleaming Third Street Promenade could use a breath of fresh air, and one tech entrepreneur is giving the world a peak at what full-blown botanical overhaul might look like. Tech founder Raad Mobrem took to X to share a striking, utopian rendering of the iconic open-air shopping corridor, reimagining the struggling concrete pedestrian … Read more
California commuters have crowned the state’s ultimate traffic nightmare — and it’s not in Los Angeles. The infamous “MacArthur Maze” near the Bay Bridge has been ranked the worst commute in California, beating out the notorious freeway gridlock that routinely brings Southern California to a crawl. A new survey from Resume.io asked 3,017 employees how … Read more
The cream of California’s academic crop has been crowned — with SoCal schools cleaning up. Southern California STEM powerhouses, dual-enrollment standouts and ultra-selective public academies dominate the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s best public high schools. The annual rankings evaluated thousands of schools nationwide based on college readiness, graduation rates, … Read more
In Tinseltown, retailers don’t just want your credit card anymore — they want your entire afternoon. A wave of brands across Los Angeles are morphing their brick-and-mortar stores into sprawling lounge destinations, complete with specialty espresso bars, aesthetic food and soft serve counters, comfy couches and breezy courtyards. Dubbed “brewtiques,” these hybrid spaces tap a … Read more
LA Zoo visitors are about to get another hit to the wallet. A Los Angeles City Council committee voted this week to hike admission prices by another $2 — just a year after the zoo’s tickets already jumped $5. The latest increase comes after the city had left admission prices untouched since 2019, before approving … Read more
The sweeping desert landscape of Las Vegas that Lucy (Ella Purnell) and The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) explore in Season 2 of “Fallout” was not filmed in Sin City, but an abandoned LA mall. While the first season showed viewers the post-apocalyptic landscape of Los Angeles, following Lucy as she tries to track down her kidnapped … Read more
May the forks be with you! The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced the debut of Skywalker Grill Wednesday, an out-of-this-world restaurant inspired by the essence of George Lucas’ creative workplace Skywalker Ranch. Skywalker Grill, the flagship restaurant of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will open next month on top of the museum in … Read more
Those who think that Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is a bit too scary with all the lights off are getting a new option at the attraction this year. Universal Studios announced its first-ever daytime add-on dubbed “Unmasking the Horror,” a daytime “behind-the-scenes glimpse” at the long-running horror-themed event. The “Unmasking the Horror” tour will … Read more
As summer wanes and Labor Day waves in the near distance, camping is top of mind for many a Californian, and the call of the wild may be closer than you think. Hipcamp, an app that connects campers to outdoor accommodations, has revealed that a former avocado farm is California’s highest-rated campground with a 95% … Read more
Residents of a Los Angeles suburb may finally get some peace after weeks of being terrorized by incessant screams coming from a new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood. The “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 72mph, soft-launched for a limited number of park guests in July, and Toluca … Read more
Fresh off National Ice Cream Month, the California Post set out to crown LA’s ultimate ice cream, with a visit to food festival Smorgasburg’s “ice cream alley,” described as a selection of the best independent ice cream makers in the city. I sampled ice cream — as well as frozen yogurt and gelato — from … Read more
Don’t hold your breath. Nearly two months after a massive warehouse fire in a Los Angeles neighborhood that left millions of pounds of meat to rot, locals say the stench of spoiled goods lingers in the air. Residents of East LA’s Boyle Heights say the stench has made life in the neighborhood difficult, overpowering their … Read more
Travel experts recently revealed California as the best state to spend a long weekend exploring. From mountains to beaches, desert expanses to old-growth forests, the Golden State has proven to be the preferred place for a three-day getaway. And with Labor Day on the horizon, Travel + Leisure has shared their picks for the five … Read more
Gather round and gaze up; the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. The beloved sky show will reach its zenith from August 12 to 13, giving Californians a prime window to see 50 to 100 shooting stars per hour. This year’s conditions are especially favorable as the peak coincides with a New Moon, meaning … Read more
A new report lays bare just how much it takes to live the good life in California. Americans say they’d need to earn $420,000 per year to feel financially secure, according to a survey conducted last year by Bankrate — but in parts of California, you’d need double that to be considered “rich.” An analysis … Read more
Hollywood’s stars are fading away. It might be known for honoring the best in the biz, but today, the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame leaves a lot to be desired. According to a UK tourist, who recently visited Los Angeles and documented her trip via TikTok, Hollywood is the “worst place in LA” to visit. … Read more
As students prepare to head back to class next week, the Los Angeles Unified School District has revealed a diverse line-up of new menu items for the upcoming school year. Some of the dishes have been created with direct inputs from student chefs while using ingredients straight from farms, LA Unified said. The new dishes … Read more
If you’re in Los Angeles and looking for a fun spot to sip, mingle, and soak up some sunshine — you might want to head south to Long Beach. The Southern California city’s beer gardens, breweries, and breezy patios put it at the top of a new ranking of America’s best cities for outdoor socializing. … Read more
The furniture giant IKEA is throwing a cheekily named “Meatballbecue” at its sprawling Southern California store this weekend, serving up its famous Swedish meatballs alongside classic summer barbecue fare. IKEA’s Covina store is firing up summer vibes with a mouthwatering twist on a seasonal tradition on tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m., where shoppers can … Read more
KATSEYE fans hoping to see the group in full this weekend at a Los Angeles music festival are sadly out of luck. Sophia Laforteza, considered the leader of the group behind hit songs including “Gnarly” and “Gabriela,” said she’ll miss the Head in the Clouds music festival the group was scheduled to attend in Pasadena … Read more