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After more than a decade, Pasadena is closing nearly 3 miles of streets for a massive car-free day this November

One of the city's best-known streets will become a car-free playground, with bikes, skaters, and pedestrians taking over the ...
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This cool Japanese culture festival returns to Costa Mesa with live tuna-cutting shows, anime vendors, and authentic street food this October

Three days of Japanese food, cultural experiences, live performances, and anime are coming to Costa Mesa this October at the ...
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To avoid raising taxes on local residents, 7 L.A. County cities are pushing new measures to make tourists and Airbnb guests fund 911 and fire services

Seven Los Angeles County municipalities are proposing local ballot measures to raise transient occupancy taxes on hotel and ...
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The world’s largest Christmas light maze is back in L.A. County, spanning 10 acres and featuring an ice rink — tickets start at $29

Get ready to immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of dazzling holiday displays, festive activities, and a brand-new ...
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Once a playground for Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, and Clark Gable; the 100-year-old Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach is restoring its original Hollywood glamour with a…

This landmark Southern California hotel is restoring its original social energy. The Fairmont Breakers is bringing music and ...
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In 2012, a Southern California mountain town elected a golden retriever as its mayor; 14 years later, the community is still governed by Mayor Max III and ranks among th…

Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Idyllwild offers a mile-high escape featuring turning oaks, a thriving arts enclave, ...
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Whole Foods is opening a 63,000-square-foot flagship across from L.A.’s most famous mall, with $100 in savings for early shoppers

The massive new grocery destination will bring a taproom, a specialty cheese counter, a coffee and juice bar, and hundreds of ...
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45 years ago, an unassuming Western Avenue buffet pioneered the all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ; today, MJD Korean BBQ still serves the exact same iconic L.A. Galbi cro…

An unassuming restaurant space on Western Avenue holds a dual legacy in the culinary history of Los Angeles. About 45 years ...
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40,000 people are expected to flock to L.A.’s Gloria Molina Grand Park for the U.S.’s largest free Mexican food festival

The two-day event will bring regional specialties, artisan vendors, traditional performances, live music, and family-friendly ...
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28 unforgettable activities for your 2026 fall bucket list in Los Angeles

From apple picking in the crisp autumn air to indulging in seasonal treats, let's make the most of the season with these fall activities in Los Angeles!
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How L.A.’s Quirkiest 30-Ft-Tall Sculpture Made Its Way To Venice — And Why It No Longer Kicks

It’s fair to say that, of all the quirky corners in L.A., Venice stands out as the quintessential place to encounter the city’s most unusual events and personalities. Here, freedom of expression isn’t ...