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Your Los Angeles Restaurant Weekend Guide: June 5

Your Los Angeles Restaurant Weekend Guide: June 5

Your handy guide on where to eat from the editors at Eater LA
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Cher and Xochitl Gomez Collaborate with Garnier for New Hair Campaign

Cher and Xochitl Gomez Collaborate with Garnier for New Hair Campaign

Cher and Xochitl Gomez Collaborate with Garnier for New Hair Campaign
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Applebee’s and IHOP Launch Dual-Branded Restaurant in Los Angeles

Applebee’s and IHOP Launch Dual-Branded Restaurant in Los Angeles

Applebee’s and IHOP Launch Dual-Branded Restaurant in Los Angeles
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White House Confirms US Visas Issued to Iran Footballers for World Cup Amid Tensions

White House Confirms US Visas Issued to Iran Footballers for World Cup Amid Tensions

White House Confirms US Visas Issued to Iran Footballers for World Cup Amid Tensions
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La Brea Tar Pits to Close for Renovations, Impacting Ice Age Research

La Brea Tar Pits to Close for Renovations, Impacting Ice Age Research

The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles will close on July 6, 2026, for a two-year renovation. This closure is part of a significant overhaul to transform the site into the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research. The museum, known for its extensive collection of Ice Age fossils, will see its 3.5 million artifacts carefully packed and stored during the renovation. The revamped museum will feature updated exhibits and new skeletons, including a battle-scarred mammoth named Zed. The renovation aims to enhance the educational and research capabilities of the museum, focusing on extinction, resilience, and climate change lessons from the Ice Age.
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Mayor Karen Bass Advances in California Primary, Faces Uncertain Runoff Opponent

Mayor Karen Bass Advances in California Primary, Faces Uncertain Runoff Opponent

Mayor Karen Bass has successfully advanced in the California primary, securing a position in the upcoming November runoff election. According to an analysis by the Los Angeles Times, Bass showed strong performance in South Los Angeles and the central San Fernando Valley. Meanwhile, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman demonstrated significant support in other parts of the city. Pratt found favor in neighborhoods that previously supported Rick Caruso in 2022, while Raman gained traction in progressive areas that were once Bass strongholds. The Associated Press has confirmed Bass's advancement, but the final opponent for the runoff remains undetermined as vote counting continues.
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DOJ Observes LA Ballot Counting Amid President Trump's Fraud Allegations

DOJ Observes LA Ballot Counting Amid President Trump's Fraud Allegations

The Department of Justice has sent a prosecutor to observe ballot counting in Los Angeles following President Trump's claims of election fraud. The Los Angeles County elections office confirmed the presence of an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Ballot Processing Center. This move comes after President Trump alleged, without evidence, that the slow vote count from the recent primary was indicative of Democratic cheating. The county registrar-recorder's office has defended its processes, emphasizing the accuracy and verification of each vote. The DOJ's involvement is part of its tradition of monitoring elections to ensure compliance with federal voting laws.
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Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match
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Police Shooting Causes Major Traffic Disruption on LA's 405 Freeway

Police Shooting Causes Major Traffic Disruption on LA's 405 Freeway

A police shooting early Friday morning led to the closure of several lanes on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident began when a taxi driver reported being robbed at gunpoint in Westchester. The suspect, identified in a black Kia Soul, fled the scene, leading police on a chase onto the northbound 405 Freeway. During the pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired at officers and was subsequently shot by police after refusing to drop his weapon. The suspect was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The freeway closure near Howard Hughes Parkway resulted in heavy delays, particularly affecting traffic near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Israeli Producer Assaf Blecher Discusses Reality TV Success and Challenges

Israeli Producer Assaf Blecher Discusses Reality TV Success and Challenges

Israeli Producer Assaf Blecher Discusses Reality TV Success and Challenges
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Walmart, Target make play for Sephora, Ulta shoppers

Walmart, Target make play for Sephora, Ulta shoppers

During the Covid pandemic, when nobody was leaving the house and life was happening over Zoom, a lot of people reduced their spending by virtue of having no place to go. But one category remained strong even as consumers were cutting back elsewhere — beauty.   The beauty category has ...
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Los Angeles Police Commission Faces Challenges in Maintaining Oversight Amid LAPD Resistance

Los Angeles Police Commission Faces Challenges in Maintaining Oversight Amid LAPD Resistance

The Los Angeles Police Commission is facing difficulties in maintaining its civilian oversight role over the LAPD amid resistance from the department. Commissioner Jeff Skobin has repeatedly requested a report on LAPD's use of deadly force, which has been delayed multiple times. The commission is seeking to strengthen its oversight role as elected leaders propose changes to the city charter that would allow the City Council to override certain decisions made by the commission. These changes could potentially increase accountability of the LAPD to the public. The commission has been criticized for its slow response to public concerns, such as racial disparities in enforcement and the department's handling of pro-immigration protests.