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There's now an Applebee's IHOP on Century Boulevard in Inglewood
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (502+ words) Applebee's and IHOP, two major restaurant chains, can now be found under one roof on Century Boulevard in Inglewood." The dual-branded restaurant" opened its doors on June 9 and is the first Applebee's IHOP in the LA area, said franchise owner…...
LADWP finds E. coli in Koreatown water sample
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (509+ words) Residents in a two-block area of Koreatown are being told to boil their tap water after routine testing found E. coli bacteria in a water sample, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Wednesday." The boil water notice covers…...
Here's a few July 4 celebrations in Inglewood and South LA this weekend
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (333+ words) Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday." If you're looking for a way to join the festivities in Inglewood and South LA, we've got you covered. Music fest: Inglewood is hosting its…...
Who is Merlin the duck? Meet Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (277+ words) By Nayara Batschke for Associated Press Originally published on June 22, 2026 One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merl'n the duckarrived outside Mexico City's stadium on Wednesday to great fanfare " but was ultimately told he could not remain…...
LA reacts to Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (683+ words) By Julia Barajas" for LAist Originally published on June 30, 2026 A wave of relief moved through L. A. communities on Tuesday after the U. S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The 6-3 decision"to affirm"the nation's 158-year-old legal standard also rejected an"executive order"signed…...
As Lineage became a global titan, fire risks piled up
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (794+ words) By'Robin Urevich and Aaron Cant" for Capital & Main Originally published'June 26, 2026 More than a week'after fire broke out in a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced it had finally stopped burning. But neighborhood residents whose…...
Long Beach teachers report rising classroom injuries from students
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (836+ words) Building that relationship where they feel safe and they trust you is huge," she said of her kindergartners who would climb up on her lap and hug her like sticky bugs." Yet, in a class with some acute behavioral needs,…...
Here's where to watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup game
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (717+ words) Take a deep breath. The elimination rounds of the World Cup have begun. Mexico will battle against Ecuador on Tuesday, with kickoff at 6 p. m. local time." After winning every game in their group for the first time in their history, Mexico…...
Despite the risk of immigration enforcement, Silvio Estrada still shows up daily to provide desserts to his South LA community
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (697+ words) When he first arrived in the United States from Mexico in 1975, Silvio Estrada knew he arrived in the land of opportunity." The then 24-year-old quickly bought a cart to sell food around parts of Southern California. Soon, he established a…...
They're over 55 and learning how to socialize in Koreatown
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (763+ words) Every Thursday morning, the seniors at the Bresee Foundation in Koreatown gather for coffee to catch up, turning the casual get-together into a meaningful way to stay connected with their community. More importantly, they're building new friendships and learning new…...