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JULY 29TH, 2024

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MONDAY’S VIBES

WALKING INTO MONDAY

TO WIN BIG THIS WEEK

  • 🕕️ STARTING TIME: Good morning, Los Angeles and Happy Monday. The weather is getting cooler, and people were out smiling this weekend soaking in good vibes. I have a very, very good feeling that this week is going to be another great week for us all. I do want to update everyone with some info below, and also note that we are now back to our 6:00am traditional starting time earlier than expected: the sunrise is now after 6:00am. That was a word fumble….so let’s fumble over these good vibes below. See you all on Wednesday! - Wyatt

  • 📚️ MONDAY MOTIVATION: Trying something new based on what I have done in the past for Unfiltered Feeds (more content for Unfiltered Feeds coming soon, will link accordingly when so).

TRENDING 

NATIONAL

🔥 WILDFIRE: Firefighters get help from cooler temperatures after Park Fire, California’s largest wildfire, via CBS News.

📺️ CELINE DION: Watch Celine Dion’s entire performance at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.

📰 WORLD RATINGS: How the world’s press rated Paris’ Opening Ceremonies.

💲 STOCK MARKET: Big Tech earnings, a Fed meeting, and the July jobs report: What to know this week.

🌪️ TWISTER: Inside a twister with the World’s most famous storm chaser.

🔗 CURATEDLA: Last newsletter’s most viewed content: LA’s ‘Great Wall’ mural expansion won’t be done until 2027, but you can take a peek now.

THE HOV LANE

LOCAL

FUN

July 2024 Metro Board Meeting: ridership up, security measures, LAX, and more.

Chipotle and Wonderskin launch ‘Lipotle’ lip stain in celebration of National Avocado Day. 💌 

KCET wins big at local Emmy Awards, Sam Rubin honored.

Ever see a star explode? Well, we are all about to get a chance very soon.

Manhattan Beach EV maker Fisker went bankrupt. Here’s what buyers are doing about it.

Tacos Los Desvelados, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, is set to open its flagship location in Santa Monica this August.

Disneyland Workers to vote on proposed Labor Deal today.

Iki Nori recently opened up in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. This sushi eat is consdered to be a nice go-to spot for a quick + satisfying meal.

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman on family emergency list after son hospitalized.

101 best tacos to try right now in Los Angeles.

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EATS

HEADLINES

  • 🍗 NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY: We always have a day for something in America. And today in America is National Chicken Wing Day. This celebration of chicken first began in 1977 with a proclamation by the then-mayor of Buffalo, New York, Stan Makowski, to celebrate both his and his city of Buffalo’s love for chicken. Maybe one day CuratedLA can start ‘Good Vibes Day.’

  • 🍟 BUDEG EATS: Fast-food giants like McDonald's and Taco Bell are rolling out five-dollar meal deals to entice budget-conscious diners back into their restaurants amid rising menu prices. While these promotions aim to boost customer traffic, investors remain skeptical about their potential to drive significant sales growth without impacting profit margins. As economic pressures mount, the fast-food sector is witnessing a shift in consumer behavior, with many patrons seeking value over indulgence, leading to a competitive landscape where affordability is key.

  • 🥑 CHIPTOLE X WONDERSKIN: Chipotle and Wonderskin are teaming up to launch the 'Lipotle' lip stain kit, a limited-edition product perfect for avocado lovers, debuting tomorrow in honor of National Avocado Day. This innovative lip stain, designed to be burrito-proof, features a unique green masque that transforms into a stunning nude-pink shade, ensuring a smudge-free experience while enjoying your favorite Chipotle meal. To celebrate, Chipotle fans can also snag a free guacamole offer on Wednesday with the promo code AVO2024, making it a delicious day for all avocado enthusiasts. | 💌 

OPENINGS

  • 🌮 SANTA MONICA: Tacos Los Desvelados, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, is set to open its flagship location in Santa Monica this August, featuring a full bar and karaoke. Owner Adolfo Valenzuela promises to bring the flavors of Guadalajara to California with a diverse menu that includes handmade tortillas and over twenty taco styles, all grilled to perfection. | 🖥️ Website | 📜 Menu | 📸 Instagram

  • 🍣 IKI NORI: Iki Nori recently opened up in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. This sushi eat is consdered to be a nice go-to spot for a quick + satisfying meal. Iki Nori’s sleek handroll bar offers a delightful selection of fresh sushi, including a four-handroll set for under thirty dollars, all served in a vibrant atmosphere perfect for pre-show dining or a casual lunch break. | 🖥️ Website | 📜 Menu | 📸 Instagram

  • 🥃 ECHO PARK: Kushiba in Echo Park is a hidden gem for izakaya lovers, offering a delightful selection of over twenty varieties of kushikatsu, complemented by a robust drink menu featuring beer, whiskey, sake, and shochu. With a cozy atmosphere and a twenty-dollar set meal that includes five skewers and fresh seasonal veggies, it's the perfect spot for locals and Dodger game-goers alike to indulge in satisfying bites and refreshing cocktails like a shiso gin martini. | 🖥️ Website | 📜 Menu | 📸 Instagram

EAT LINKS

🌮 BEST TACOS: 101 best tacos to try right now in Los Angeles, via Los Angeles Times.

🤙 CASUAL EATS: L.A.’s best casual bites: tacos, burgers and sandwiches worth seeking out, via Los Angeles Magazine.

🏳️‍🌈 WEST HOLLYWOOD: Noun Coffee WeHo pop-up is coming to Santa Monica Boulevard, via WeHo Times.

EVENTS

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🎈Family

🐇 Politics

🪙 Budget

🙈 Adults

🏳️‍🌈 Pride

BIG LIST OF EVENTS

TRENDING

GUIDES

🎈 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: Universal Studios Hollywood: Tips for a perfect day with kids, via Mommy Poppins.

🌊 BLACK SAND: These breathtaking black sand beaches offer an exotic escape on California Shores, via Secret Los Angeles.

🎞️ OUTDOOR MOVIES: All of L.A.’s outdoor movies in one calendar, via TimeOut: Los Angeles.

🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Eleven stores for the best online back-to-school-deals, via Brad’s Deals.

ACTIVITIES

  • 🛼 SANTA MONICA: AUGUST 10TH - OCTOBER 14TH: Santa Monica is bringing back the nostalgia with Roll @ Santa Monica, a new outdoor roller skating rink opening on August 10th and running through October 14th. Located in downtown at 1324 Fifth St., the 4,800 square-foot rink will host themed nights and offer group lessons by the LA Skate Hunnies, making it the perfect spot for both seasoned skaters and newcomers alike.

  • 💻️ VENICE: WEDNESDAY, 8:45AM: Join fellow entrepreneurs, startups, and tech enthusiasts at The KINN on July 31st for a morning of networking over coffee from 7even Seas Coffee Co. Engage in insightful discussions during ‘Beyond the Mental Loop: Unlocking Your Potential,’ led by Vincent Paul, who will explore the subconscious patterns that shape our decisions and empower you to achieve your goals.

  • 👾 WILSHIRE: WEDNESDAY, 4PM: Join the tech community in LA for the AI for Media Meetup, hosted by BMG, where industry experts will showcase the latest trends in AI while you network over light snacks and drinks. Experience exciting demos from innovative companies like Vermillio, Jen Music, Nota, and Musaic/SourceAudio, and engage in discussions that could shape the future of media technology.

  • 🎸 SKIRBALL: THURSDAY, 8:00PM: Get ready for a mesmerizing night of global rhythms at the Skirball Cultural Center's Sunset Concerts series! On August 1st, Montreal-based artist Waahli brings his innovative fusion of hip-hop, Afrobeat, and Haitian melodies to the outdoor stage, performing in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Doors open at 6:30pm, so arrive early to explore exhibitions, enjoy food and drinks, and groove to a set by dublab DJ 88 before Waahli takes you on a musical journey to the four corners of the world.

  • ⛱️ GARDENA: AUGUST 6TH: Join the fun at Gardena's National Night Out, also known as the Summer Block Party, on August 6th at the City Hall Complex, where locals can enjoy free food, games, and music while connecting with police officers. This year's event promises to be the largest yet, featuring over 350 backpacks for school-aged children and a variety of activities for all ages.

  • 🇵🇭 PASADENA: NEXT WEEKEND: Los Angeles, get ready for a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture! For the first time ever, Toronto's beloved brands Cambio & Co. and Jillian Joy Handcrafted are bringing their unique Filipiniana fashion pop-up to LA. Join the community for Filipiniana Everyday next weekend on August 10th and 11th, where you can shop stunning modern Filipiniana attire and artisan accessories while savoring delicious Filipino treats from local vendors.

ACTIVITY LINKS

📆 SUBMIT: Submit your content/events to CuratedLA. Reminder: we are updating all calendars throughout this week and into this weekend, via CuratedLA.

COMMUNITY

  • 🛣️ 5 FREEWAY: Expect significant lane closures on the 5 Freeway between the 605 Freeway and Slauson Avenue as Caltrans undertakes essential roadwork, today through Friday. Up to two lanes in each direction will be closed nightly from 10:00pm to 6:00am to facilitate median shoulder repairs, part of a larger project aimed at extending pavement life and enhancing driving conditions for motorists.

  • 🐣 ZOO HATCHINGS: The Los Angeles Zoo has achieved a record-breaking milestone in its 2024 California condor breeding season with seventeen chicks hatched, surpassing the previous record of fifteen set in 1997. These chicks, nurtured through innovative triple brooding techniques, are all candidates for release into the wild as part of the California Condor Recovery Program.

  • 🏡 SANTA MONICA: The Santa Monica Conservancy is launching a new initiative to engage the community with a series of events, including neighborhood walks and garden tours, aimed at celebrating local culture and history. Kicking off this summer, the Conservancy's first signature tour in seven years, the Main Street Walk, will be held monthly, revealing the rich tapestry of the neighborhood's past.

  • 🎨 SANTA MONICA: Ten Santa Monica nonprofits have been awarded over $265,000 in grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, part of a larger $6.4 million initiative to enhance arts and cultural programs across the county. This funding aims to support diverse organizations, with specific allocations designed to bolster administrative capacities and foster community engagement through artistic initiatives.

  • 🌹 PASADENA: Don Penman has been appointed to South Pasadena Interim City Manager. Penman is a seasoned public servant, bringing over four decades of local government expertise to his new role, most recently for the City of Ventura. With a Master's in Public Administration from USC and a track record of managing full-service municipalities, Penman's appointment promises to provide steady leadership during this transitional period for the city.

COMMUNITY LINKS

🏳️‍🌈 WEST HOLLYWOOD: West Hollywood to host WeHo 40 Shaping Our Future virtual community meeting, via WeHo Times.

👮 BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Police Department accepting applications for Citizen Police Academy, via Beverly Hills Courier.

🛏️ HOMELESS: Can tech help solve the Los Angeles homeless crisis? Finding shelter may someday be a click away, via KEYT.

DEVELOPMENT

  • 🎨 ARTS DISTRICT: East End Studios is breaking new ground in the Los Angeles Arts District with an ambitious 720,000-square-foot production campus at 6th and Alameda Streets. The updated design by Grimshaw Architects features sixteen soundstages, 300,000 square feet of office space, and 70,000 square feet of studio support areas, promising to revitalize the neighborhood with a blend of cutting-edge facilities and community-focused architecture. Set to become a hub for the entertainment industry, this $1bn project aims to create over one-thousand jobs and solidify Downtown LA's position as a creative powerhouse.

  • 💎 BEVERLY HILLS: Wilshire Rodeo Plaza, recently acquired for over $208m by Justin and Tyler Mateen and their brother-in-law Pouya Abdi, is set to transform into a luxury retail hub on Beverly Hills' iconic Rodeo Drive. The new owners plan to nearly double the retail space by converting existing office areas, aiming to attract high-end brands while rebranding the property as One Rodeo to enhance its appeal and modernize its façade.

  • 🌳 GRIFFITH PARK: The City of L.A. is advancing a $1.4m road modification project on a 1.4-mile stretch of Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Spearheaded by Councilmember Nithya Raman, the project will reduce the road to one lane each way, adding buffers and bollards to protect non-motorized users, with construction starting in mid-August and no cost to taxpayers thanks to state grants.

  • 💃 PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein announced the relocation of the controversial Forever Marilyn statue to Downtown Park, resolving a long-standing dispute with the Committee to Relocate Marilyn (CReMa). The decision comes after a lawsuit claimed the statue's placement on Museum Way obstructed views of the Palm Springs Art Museum, with the exact new location expected to be finalized within thirty days.

DEVELOPMENT LINKS

🎬️ HOLLYWOOD: City Planning Commission signs off on mixed-use Hollywood Central development, via Urbanize Los Angeles.

💎 BEVERLY HILLS: Tinder co-founder and family make office-retail play in Beverly Hills, via The Real Deal.

BUSINESS

  • 🛏️ POTTERY BARN: Pottery Barn has unveiled a whimsical new home furnishings collection inspired by the hit Netflix series Wednesday, just in time for Halloween. The collection features a range of items including bedding, table linens, and character-shaped decor, all designed to capture the quirky spirit of Wednesday Addams and her adventures at Nevermore Academy.

  • 🛫 LONG BEACH: In a vibrant celebration of its centennial year, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is releasing a captivating series of four vintage-style posters that pay homage to its rich aviation history in celebration of one-hundred years. Each poster, designed in the nostalgic style of Works Progress Administration national park posters, highlights distinct eras of LGB's legacy.

  • 🎞️ AMAZON MGM: Amazon MGM Studios has forged a multi-year partnership with Scott Stuber, the former head of film at Netflix, to revitalize the iconic United Artists brand through a new production company. This collaboration will see Stuber produce several films annually, leveraging both original concepts and existing intellectual properties, with releases planned for both theaters and Prime Video.

BUSINESS LINKS

👮 RETAIL THEFT: Beverly Hills Police Department targets retail theft at small business training, via Beverly Hills Courier.

💪 BREAST CENTER: Now in its 30th year, Nancy Reagan Breast Center is looking to expand, via Moorpark Acorn.

🛍️ INTERIOR DESIGNER: Celebrity Decorator Tobe Morrow reveals her favorite Los Angeles design stores and online sources, via The Hollywood Reporter.

ENTERTAINMENT

  • ⭐️ MARVEL STUDIOS: Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, with stars like Chris Evans, Brie Larson, and Hugh Jackman celebrating his impact on the industry. As he reflects on his journey, Feige emphasizes the importance of character and storytelling, promising fans a blend of humor and action in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film.

  • 🍿 DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE: Marvel Studios has made a triumphant return with Deadpool & Wolverine, which shattered box office records by grossing $205m in its opening weekend domestically and $438.3m globally, marking the highest R-rated opening of all time. The film, featuring the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has garnered an impressive 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its status as a must-see blockbuster this summer.

  • 🤠 HARRISON FORD: Captain America: Brave New World stole the spotlight at Comic-Con, with Anthony Mackie and a star-studded cast teasing the thrilling sequel, but it was Harrison Ford's surprise appearance that truly electrified the crowd as he confirmed his transformation into the Red Hulk. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige heralded the film as a return to the gritty action reminiscent of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, promising a more cerebral take on the iconic hero as Mackie steps into the role of Captain America.

  • 🤝 DEAL REACHED: A tentative agreement has been reached between unions representing 7,600 Hollywood workers—including drivers, electricians, and animal trainers—averting a looming strike just days before the deadline, with fair wages being a primary focus. This development, following IATSE's recent contract ratification, signals a potential easing of labor tensions in the industry, but the details remain under wraps as union members prepare to vote on the deal soon.

  • 💃 SWIFT: Taylor Swift's Munich concert drew an impressive crowd, with thousands of fans tailgating outside the Olympiastadion, pitching tents to catch a glimpse of her performance. Expressing her gratitude, Swift acknowledged the dedicated fans from the stage, stating, ‘I just feel so incredibly welcomed,’ as she promised to make the night special for everyone, even those outside the venue.

ENTERTAINMENT LINKS

👑 LORD OF THE RINGS: Everything you need to know about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, via Amazon PR.

🎧️ RETRO HITS: 50 Cent, Journey, Fleetwood Mac & More: The biggest hits this week from the 2000s, 1990s, ‘80s, ‘70s & ‘60s, via Billboard.

🔤 WORDLE: Play today’s Worlde, via New York Times.

SPORTS

  • 🏅 MEN’S BASKETBALL: LeBron James and Kevin Durant made a spectacular Olympic return, leading Team USA to a dominant 110-84 win over Serbia in their Paris Games opener. Durant scored 23 points on a perfect 8-for-8 start, while James added 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, setting the stage for a strong bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal.

  • ⚡️ CHARGERS: After two years of construction, the Los Angeles Chargers have officially moved into The Bolt, their new state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo, spanning fourteen acres. This impressive 150,000-square-foot complex features three natural grass practice fields, training and rehabilitation centers, and a media center, marking a significant milestone for the team and the city, which now hosts the headquarters for multiple major sports franchises. See pictures via Urbanize: Los Angeles.

  • 🧢 DODGERS 6, ASTROS 2: The Dodgers secured a strong 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros, highlighted by Teoscar Hernández's 22nd home run and impressive pitching from rookie River Ryan, who struck out eight batters in his first major league win. Gavin Lux and James Outman also contributed with homers, helping the Dodgers break a rough road streak and build momentum heading into their next series against the Padres at home.

  • ⚾️ ANGELS 8, ATHLETICS 6: Taylor Ward's electrifying grand slam propelled the Angels to an impressive 8-6 comeback victory against the Oakland Athletics, erasing an early 6-0 deficit. With this being his fourth career grand slam, Ward's performance not only showcased his power but also marked a pivotal moment in the Angels' season as they aimed to regain momentum. The Angels will stay in Anaheim as they face the Colorado Rockies tomorrow at 6:38pm.

SPORT LINKS

🏀 NBA LAWSUIT: Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA for not accepting its matching offer, via Associated Press.

🐏 PRAISE FROM STAFFORD: Matthew Stafford praises tight end for impressive training camp progress, via Rams Digest.

🏈 RAMS TRAINING CAMP: After dealing with injuries, Cooper Kupp working to return to 2021 form, via ABC7 Los Angeles.

🤸‍♀️ USA GYMNASTICS: Simone Biles leads Team USA in qualifying despite calf pain, via Ina Fried of Axios.

CU WEDNESDAY, LA!

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