Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the Day of the Dog Main St. Block Party, the return of Americana in the Park, SaMo Pier’s 115th Birthday Celebration, Bergamot Station 30th Anniversary Celebration and much more.

California’s unemployment rate, 5.2% of its labor force in July, is no longer the nation’s highest after months of having that dubious distinction. While California’s July rate was unchanged from June,

IN THE PARK – courtesy photo A WILD WEEKEND! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THEATRICUM BOTANICUM: Premier’s new show Sat, a political thought provoker – don’t be scared! They are always entertaining too. A few laughs too,

By Dan Walters Gavin Newsom’s flirtation with national political status ended abruptly when Vice President Kamala Harris, often depicted as his rival, became the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.

The official opening of the Westside Democratic Headquarters on the Promenade attracted all manner of attention on Sunday afternoon.

In long-term impact, the most significant measure on California’s Nov. 5 ballot may be one that, if passed, would overhaul governance in Los Angeles County, home to a quarter of the state’s nearly 40 million residents.

By Dan Walters In long-term impact, the most significant measure on California’s Nov. 5 ballot may be one that, if passed, would overhaul governance in Los Angeles County, home to a quarter of the state’s nearly 40 million residents.

The Legislature has foisted a $500 million compromise on affordable housing developers and one of the state’s largest construction unions. Not everyone likes the deal and it’s not at all clear that Gov.

A career building and maintaining California’s water and wastewater treatment systems may be unglamorous, failing to spring to mind — at least it did for me — when young people contemplate their future careers.

Every session of the California Legislature seems to produce at least one bill that generates high-octane political debate and media attention. As the 2023-24 session winds down this week, Senate Bill 1047,

By Dan Walters Every session of the California Legislature seems to produce at least one bill that generates high-octane political debate and media attention. As the 2023-24 session winds down this week,

Voters will help settle a feud between Gov. Gavin Newsom and health care providers over how to spend the proceeds of a special tax

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles

Nowadays, the video gamer can be their own controller, with the best of virtual reality technology on display at Player One VR World.

One of the most hotly debated and divisive issues was that of the needle distribution program that impacts, among other locations, Reed Park.

Weekend will have some female film flavor to it, as the ladies of the screen will take over the Illusion Magic Lounge for a wide-ranging weekend of selections.

Blog 2024 Goodbye summer and hello Fall!! Are you sad that all your summertime favorites will disappear? Good news! There’s still time to indulge in the very best summer has to offer. We anticipate a tremendous fall harvest season on the way,

T.B., A PRETTY NICE PLACE TO SEE GREAT THEATRE – courtesy photo NASHVILLE REDUX When I wrote a few weeks ago about our delightful trip there, I did not have the space to mention a do-not-miss stop that we would have missed without the insistence of our musician friends there (all LA transplants).

SMDP’s Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the return of Americana in the Park, a Hoedown Throwdown, best donut and burger lists, and much more! Hoedown Throwdown: Country Line Dancing at the Annenberg Beach House: Fans of country music and dance can two-step into the sunset with