Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home. From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action. Read more...
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July 22, 11:38 am
Winner Takes All: Dishing on the best summer eats to beat the heat
This post was updated July 26 at 5:33 p.m. When summer means beach days, road trips or escaping another California heat wave, the best dishes know how to keep their cool. Read more...
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July 19, 10:45 pm
Worth the Fare: Fresh loaves, delicious pastries at Jyan Isaac Bread
This post was updated July 26 at 5:25 p.m. It is often said that the secret to the famous New York City bagel is in the water, but at Jyan Isaac Bread in Santa Monica, it’s the expertise baked into every loaf. Read more...
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July 16, 6:24 pm
Restaurant review: Worth the wait? Raising Cane’s Westwood location packs flavor into every dollar
This post was updated July 19 at 7:51 p.m. For three years, Bruins walked past construction barriers. Now, they’re walking out with Box Combos. As of Monday, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, located on the corner of Broxton Avenue and Weyburn Avenue, is open for business. Read more...
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July 8, 8:22 pm
FoodieLand dishes out diverse foods, serves up a variety of vendors at the Rose Bowl
This post was updated July 12 at 10:47 p.m. A food-centered festival brought thousands of people to the Rose Bowl from July 3-5 to try diverse cuisines. Read more...
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July 5, 3:53 pm
Second Take: The World Cup needs Shakira more than Lionel Messi
This post was updated July 12 at 10:37 p.m. The FIFA World Cup has always been as much a spectacle of sound as of sport. That spectacle echoed through Los Angeles when nearly 50,000 fans flooded into Union Station for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone from June 25-28. Read more...
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July 2, 2:12 pm
From hobby to handmade business: Donna Wu builds Critter Trinkets
Donna Wu molds her passions into a budding art business. Wu launched her brand Critter Trinkets in October 2025 and sells clay art pieces, ranging from pins and magnets to hair clips, keychains and more. Read more...