wednesday.

on this day in history:

August 16th 📆 

• 1920: The historic Miracle Mile neighborhood in Los Angeles was dedicated. It became a vibrant commercial and cultural district known for its museums, galleries, and theaters.

• 1960: The first public demonstration of an artificial heart was conducted at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz.

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• 🚂 Los Angeles is home to the world's shortest railway in regular public service, and yes, it is the Angels Flight Railway. Angels Flight is a funicular railway that operates in downtown Los Angeles. It consists of two rail cars that run on a steep incline, connecting the Hill Street and California Plaza areas. The railway consists of two orange and black funicular cars named Olivet and Sinai.

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wednesday headlines.

SOCIAL MEDIA | 👣 Not-so-easy walks in the park: Local adventures Tucker O’Neill and Wes Brumbaugh decided to dive into our community by foot. In June, they embarked on a whopping fourteen-hour journey in one day. Just over two weeks ago, their legs carried them on a fifteen-hour escapade. Their strolls have caught the attention of notable sources like FOX 11, LAist, and The Los Angeles Times. But the two aren’t hanging up their walking shoes yet as they are plotting more places and paces. And they’ve invited all of us to walk with them virtually on their Instagram, next journey commences soon

FREE SHINDIG | 🎉 Santa Monica’s Open Street Series: There are two weekends left for Open Main Street, Santa Monica's Open Street series: September 9th - 10th + October 21st - 22nd. It’s a jam-packed weekend where we, as humans, can walk on our feet without cars and enjoy the most that Santa Monica has to offer, and then some:

• Eats: vendor booths, farm-table-vendors

• Music: local performances from local, regional and national acts.

• Community booths: EMS, police, fire, and vendors

• Activities: rock climbing, games like giant Jenga, Connect 4, fitness classes, and more.

• Kids’ activities: musical story time, soccer, face painting, and sensory stations.

• All with DJ-hosted bars to complete the lively atmosphere.

The next dates for these shindigs are September 9th - 10th and features a collaboration with The Day of The Dog.

The last dates in this series are from October 21st - 22nd, featuring Rocktober and celebrating Halloween with a pumpkin patch and an outdoor movie screening.

Each weekend is free, but good vibes are required

ANNOUNCED | 🥁 ComplexCon in Long Beach: ComplexCon is an expertly-curated festival of the future, bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an immersive and unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration, and more. The two-day event is set to take place from Nov. 18th-19th in Long Beach, California. There are a limited number of early bird presale tickets for various ticket types: VIP weekend ($600), 2 DAY GA ($155), Single day GA ($95), and Crew Pack ($140), where you can save money by buying four tickets at once

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events.

Things to do in Los Angeles 📆 Today - Friday, from the folks over at We Like L.A.

Best things to this week in Los Angeles + SoCal 🗓️ Today - Thursday, from the folks over at LAist.

Drake 🎵 ^7:00PM | 💰️ $499+ |📍Kia Forum | [2nd night] Multi-talented artist Drake, often referred to as a modern hip-hop icon, seamlessly blends catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a unique and captivating musical experience | Find out more

Ben Folds 🎹 ^8:00PM | 💰️ $46+ |📍The Wiltern | With his dynamic piano playing, poignant lyrics, and genre-defying style, Folds has captivated audiences worldwide. From introspective ballads to energetic pop-rock anthems, his performances are a masterclass in creativity and emotion | Find out more

Gladys Knight 💃 ^8:00PM | 💰️ $20+ |📍Hollywood Bowl | A true icon of rhythm and blues, Knight's powerhouse vocals have graced stages for decades, earning her numerous accolades and a place in the hearts of fans across generations | Find out more 

Sandlot - outdoor movie 💯 ^{WEDNESDAY, 7:15PM} | 💰️ $19.50 + |📍Rooftop Cinema Club: Arts District | Enjoy the ultimate open-air cinema experience in the heart of the Arts District, Los Angeles. With skyline views from a 5th floor terrace at ROW DTLA, this is the perfect place for watching Sandlot | Find out more 

Malibu Farmers Market 🧑‍🌾 ^{SUNDAY, 9AM - 2PM} | 💰️ Free |📍23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu 90265 | Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market at Legacy Park. | Find out more

Dinosaur Improv 🦖 ^{AUG. 25TH, 8:00PM} | 💰️ $35 |📍Largo at the Coronet | With Paul Scheer, Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Rob Huebel, Seth Morris, Jason Mantzoukas, Rob Riggle, and very special guests! (Rescheduled from July 15th) | Find out more 

John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic 🪕 ^{SEPT. 7TH} | 💰️ $35 + |📍Largo at the Coronet | Please join John C. Reilly for an evening of love, longing and song accompanied by the sweet sounds of a crackerjack band including Gabe Witcher, Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg and Charles De Castro. Come alone, with a love or with a love to be but please do come and share some magic with ole Mister Cellophane himself. | Find out more 

Free Things To Do For The Next 40 Days in L.A. 🎉 Another gem from the folks over at We Like L.A.

Eight Places to Enjoy Live Summer Music 🎵 From the team over at Locale Magazine

eats.

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DEALS | 🌮 Taco Tuesday deals, under $5: We found a nice hidden gem online. Yes, a bit late on this one, but the perfect opportunity to use that bookmark button. It’s seven deals of taco meals for under five bucks. And they are from great eateries: El Torito, Pink Taco, CaCao Mexicatessen, Trejo’s Tacos, Mercado, Sipan Bakery, and Chicas Tacos/All Season Brewing

NEW ITEM | 😋 Oh, honey: Chick-fil-A (Wyatt here, my first job at fourteen), announced their new Honey Pepper Pimento Cheese Sandwich, the first ever twist on its beloved original. The sandwich itself contains three new ingredients: pimento cheese, jalapeńos, and honey. Chick-fil-A also introduced a new Caramel Crumble Milkshake alongside with the sandwich. We’ll be able to satisfy our taste buds on August 28th, but….do. want

OPENING SOON | 🍔 Irv’s Burgers and Prince Street Pizza: The two are teaming up to bring fast-casual dining to The Park at Cross Creek in Malibu. Both eateries will share the same space and cater to a wide range of tastes, including gluten-free and vegan options. The anticipated mid-August opening will provide fresh, affordable, and delicious food to both locals and students from Pepperdine and Santa Monica College

ADVOCACY | 💪 Zacky’s Bill: Zacky Muñoz, an 11-year-old from Pasadena, accomplished an extraordinary feat this summer. He successfully advocated for the passage of Zacky's Bill, also known as Assembly Bill 2640, which ensures that the California Food Allergy Resource Guide is available to all school districts. This online guide offers crucial information on state and federal guidelines, resources, and strategies to minimize risks for students with food allergies. Zacky's dedication led to Governor Gavin Newsom signing the bill into law in January

government.

FLEX ALERT | 📣 What we need to know: Our area’s power grid has been under immense stress lately due to hot LA temperatures and because we are so good looking. Because of such, we could soon see the announcement of a flex alert. Here’s the skim: 

• We are encouraged to voluntarily reduce electricity from the hours of 4pm - 9pm; avoid major appliances, minimal lights, unplug devices not in-use, laptops, cellphones, devices on a battery, fans, etc.

• If health allows, set temperatures inside to 78^F or higher.

Flex Alerts are often issued twenty-four hours in advance, providing all of us with enough time to pre-cool our homes by closing blinds and minimizing our light usage.

Grid alerts, on the other hand, are emergency alerts involving our electric grid and are instantly communicated

NEW BUS + BIKE LANES | 🚌 New lanes added in La Brea: L.A. bus riders, rejoice! The new La Brea peak-hour bus lanes are now open, a collaborative effort between Metro, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood. Spanning approximately 2.5 miles, these lanes operate on weekdays from 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Notably, the lanes are designated for both buses and bicycles, promoting shared use. Although the initially planned 5.9-mile span was reduced, this progress is an exciting step toward enhancing transit efficiency and accessibility

local.

DRONE PHOTOS | 🚁 Local well-known landmarks, as seen by drone: HorseHeadMonitor, a LA Reddit user, posted photos they took with their drone. These awesome photos overlook some of our area’s well-known landmarks

business.

BETA | 🕹️ Netflix streams video games: Netflix, with LA headquarters, announced that it is launching a limited beta test of its cloud-streamed games in Canada and the UK. Starting this week, select subscribers will be able to enjoy Netflix games on their connected TVs, TV devices, and the web. The initial offerings include games like the first Oxenfree and a new gem-mining arcade game called Molehew’s Mining Adventure. While the test is small-scale, it marks a significant step in Netflix's gaming aspirations

SUPERCHARGERS | 🔌 Fisker adapts to competition: Manhattan Beach’s Fisker, an electric-car manufacturer, joins the ranks of Tesla-compatible chargers. Through an agreement with Tesla, Fisker will integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) via an adapter for its vehicles from Q1 2025, followed by future models featuring NACS inlets. A Combined Charging System (CCS) adapter will also be provided. Fisker follows Nissan, Ford, and GM in adopting Tesla chargers

real estate.

UNWRAPPING | 🎁 Forty-six apartments at W. Beverly: A new residential complex at Beverly Boulevard and Reno Street was unwrapped this week. Replacing a single-story commercial building, the six-story project will offer 46 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. The development includes a courtyard amenity space and a podium garage with parking for thirty-six vehicles. As part of the revitalization in Historic Filipinotown and Westlake neighborhoods, this project is among several others, contributing to the area's growth

sports.

ANOTHER WIN | ⚾️ Dodgers defeat Brewers, 6-2: The Dodgers claimed their ninth consecutive victory, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 yesterday. Miller's six-inning, one-run performance showcased the Dodgers' prowess as they surged to a twenty-six game lead over .500 at 72-46 for the season. The Dodgers' sixth-inning explosion, featuring key hits from Hernández, Rojas, and Betts, solidified their lead. Looking ahead, a left-handed pitching matchup is on the horizon, with Miley facing off against Kershaw, tonight at 7:10pm on Bally/Spectrum/MLB Extra

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