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$100M creator campus promised for LA — as Hollywood flounders and sound stages stand empty

By: Bianca Zalben

21 October 2026 at 22:57

Hollywood is struggling to keep the lights on — but one YouTube megastar apparently thinks what Los Angeles really needs is more soundstages.

Aerial view of the Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee with Los Angeles in the background.

Dhar Mann smiling while holding a microphone on stage at Tribeca X.

Eight California pizzerias ranked top 50 in the US

By: Bianca Zalben

21 October 2026 at 17:59

Once part of the state hogged most of the dough.

A slice of Little Star Pizza being served from a pan onto a white plate.

A man opens a box of pizza from A Slice of New York.

A deep-dish pizza with a thick crust, topped with dark sauce, cheese, meat, and fresh herbs, sitting on a metal tray at an outdoor restaurant table.

Iconic California waterfront restaurant closing after 20-year run, blaming landlord

By: Bianca Zalben

20 October 2026 at 23:27

Another longtime Bay Area favorite is being sunk by soaring rent, and its landlord is none other than the city itself.

A crowded restaurant dining room with a live band playing on a small stage, with patrons sitting at tables and dancing on the floor.

A plate of food at Zio Fraedo's in Vallejo, featuring a sandwich, fries, dipping sauce, and a view of the waterfront.

A smiling server in a black shirt holds two large platters of food inside a restaurant.

Overnight millionaire boom fuels LA city’s upscale dining craze

By: Bianca Zalben

20 October 2026 at 19:32

Amid the Los Angeles dining apocalypse, one neighboring town is seeing its scene soar.

A crowd of people stands outside the EZPZ restaurant in El Segundo.

A woman smiling while pouring wine into a glass inside Blüm Store-Bottles, Blossoms and Beautiful things.

Two people dip tortilla chips into guacamole at ¡Jaime! Taquería.

Interior view of Blüm Store in El Segundo featuring a wooden table with a glass of red wine, books, and flowers.