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...
Photo: The Raising Cane’s name and logo are displayed across the top of the new Westwood location’s exterior. The fast-food chain is known for its chicken fingers, Texas toast and crinkle-cut fries. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
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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...
Photo: FoodieLand attendees hold three orders of Cheese Wheel Pasta. The event took place at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl from July 3-5 and included over 250 vendors, showcasing diverse food offerings. (Courtesy of FoodieLand LLC)
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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...
Photo: Audience members raise their hands toward the stage at the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone in Union Station. The multi-day festivities united fans around football and music. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)
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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...
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June 25, 10:39 pm
Q&A: LA Pride centers humanity, hope through celebration, action
This post was updated July 5 at 9:39 p.m. There is Pride even amid prejudice. Christopher Street West held its 56th annual Los Angeles Pride Parade in Hollywood on June 14. Read more...
Photo: Lawrence Carroll, Joy Taylor, Mia Yamamoto, Kareem Cervantes, and Jeff Hiller (left to right) pose together for a photo at Christopher Street West’s 56th annual Los Angeles Pride Parade. The parade honored Celebrity Grand Marshal Jeff Hiller as well as Community Grand Marshal Mia Yamamoto. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)