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Hulu & Freeform Order Reality Show 'Million Dollar Nannies'
Hulu and Freeform jointly ordered 'Million Dollar Nannies,' a reality series following elite nannies building an agency in Ibiza.
Netflix in Talks to Buy Radford Studio Center in Studio City
Netflix is reportedly in talks to acquire the historic Radford Studio Center, a move that could reshape production across the San Fernando Valley.
Crescenta Valley Beats Burroughs Baseball 3-2
Crescenta Valley handed John Burroughs High a 3-2 defeat at Stengel Field, snapping the Bears' five-game win streak with a first-inning three-run homer.
EverBank Opens Two New Branches in Los Angeles County
EverBank expands into Santa Monica and Westlake Village, bringing its L.A. County total to seven branches and national footprint to 41 locations.
Orbital Plans First Space-Based Data Center by 2027
LA startup Orbital aims to launch solar-powered, satellite-based data centers by April 2027, offering a space solution to Earth's AI energy crisis.
Critical Loop Raises $26M for Mobile Microgrid Startup
Long Beach startup Critical Loop closes $26M Series A to deploy mobile microgrids that cut grid connection wait times from years to weeks.
LA and Long Beach Ports Report Strong Q1 2026 Results
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moved nearly 4.8 million TEUs in Q1 2026, dipping from record highs but tracking well above historical norms.
Sony's GOAT Film Debuts First All-Disability Loop Group
Sony Pictures Animation's GOAT made history by hiring an all-disability loop group, marking a major shift in Hollywood's inclusive hiring practices.
LA Retail Real Estate Boom: $4.8B in Q1 2026 Sales
Los Angeles County retail real estate hit $4.8 billion in Q1 2026 transactions, driven by tight supply, surging demand, and a 54% jump in sales last year.
Eco Wave Power Hits All Goals in LA Wave Energy Pilot
Eco Wave Power's Port of Los Angeles pilot met every milestone, offering new proof that wave energy can transition from experiment to grid-connected reality.
Providence Saint John's Receives $100M Record Donation
Stan Lucas, a Venice automotive entrepreneur, left $100 million to Providence Saint John's Health Center for prostate cancer research and treatment.
Arcadia Takes Lead in Pacific League Boys Golf Race
Arcadia's Apaches shot a 382 at DeBell Golf Course to overtake Burroughs in the Pacific League boys golf standings, tightening the race.
Jury Rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster Are a Monopoly
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally overcharged customers and operated as a monopoly, handing 33 states a major legal victory.
AMC CEO Adam Aron Backs Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron breaks with fellow exhibitors to support the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, arguing scale could boost theatrical releases.
Feels Music Messaging App Turns Conversation Into Song
Feels Music Messaging lets users share emotions through lyrics, audio clips, and music videos, with deals from Universal, Sony, and Warner Music Group.
Damon's Steak House: Glendale's Beloved Tiki Steakhouse
Damon's Steak House on Brand Boulevard in Glendale serves unapologetic tiki kitsch and steakhouse classics that have kept locals coming back for decades.
Best Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend April 2026
From a retro VHS workout class in Silver Lake to a Selena tribute in Culver City, here's what's happening in LA April 10–12, 2026.
Superman Experience Preview Party at Warner Bros. Burbank
Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank hosted a Superman Experience preview party, giving fans an early immersive look at costumes, props, and DC universe sets.
Superman Interactive Experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank added an immersive Superman experience at Stage 48, letting visitors join a mission inside the DC Universe.
Superman Day Fan Event Coming to Glendale
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics host a free Superman Day pop-up in Glendale, celebrating 88 years of the Man of Steel alongside global events.
Best Steaks in LA Are Found Outside Steakhouses
LA's best steaks aren't at traditional steakhouses. From Yang's Kitchen to beyond, discover where to find the city's most exciting beef dishes.
50% Off Adoptions at Burbank Animal Shelter
The Burbank Animal Shelter is offering 50% off all adoption fees through May 2. Dogs, cats, and more are available at half the usual cost.
Tetra Tech Wins Port of LA and Military Contracts
Pasadena-based Tetra Tech secured two new contracts in March, including a three-year environmental services deal with the Port of Los Angeles.
KB Home Moving Headquarters from LA to Tempe, Arizona
KB Home plans to relocate its headquarters from Westwood to Tempe, Arizona by spring 2027, ending over 60 years in Los Angeles County.
Serhant Expands to California with $2B in Listings
Ryan Serhant's brokerage launches across California with offices from Beverly Hills to Lake Tahoe, bringing $2 billion in active listings statewide.
How Eviction Protections Can Backfire on LA Tenants
Los Angeles eviction protections meant to help renters may be driving small landlords out, creating a housing crunch that hurts the tenants they aim to protect.
Disney and Sony Layoffs Signal Hollywood Studio Strain
Disney and Sony Pictures announce layoffs under new leadership, reflecting ongoing struggles in Hollywood's post-strike, post-pandemic landscape.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite Opens at Warner Bros. Burbank
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios opened 'Superman Experience: Defenders Unite' at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA on April 18, 2026.
Lee Cronin on His R-Rated Mummy Reboot and Blum's Title Push
Director Lee Cronin discusses his filmmaker-driven take on The Mummy and why Jason Blum insisted his name appear in the title of the Blumhouse reboot.
Avengers: Endgame Re-Release to Include New Footage
Marvel's Avengers: Endgame returns to theaters September 25 with brand new footage, bridging the story ahead of Avengers: Doomsday in December.
Netflix Walked Away from $83B Warner Bros. Deal
Ted Sarandos says Netflix put 'emotion and ego aside' to abandon its $83 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio assets.
Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum Cast Revealed
Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood return and Jamie Dornan joins as Aragorn in Warner Bros.' The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Warner Bros. Launches Clockwork Label With Sean Baker Film
Warner Bros. confirms Clockwork, a new specialty film label, with Sean Baker's 'Ti Amo!' as its first acquisition, announced at CinemaCon 2026.
Evil Dead Burn: First Footage Revealed at CinemaCon 2026
Warner Bros. unveiled the first footage from Evil Dead Burn at CinemaCon, teasing a family-themed horror story directed by Sébastien Vanicek.
Burroughs Track Sweeps Burbank in All Four Divisions
Burroughs track and field dominated rival Burbank across all four divisions, with sophomore Avery Koenig running a 50.69 in the boys 400 meters.
Warner Bros. Eyes 18-Film Slate in 2027 at CinemaCon
Warner Bros. co-CEOs De Luca and Abdy unveil an ambitious 18-film slate for 2027 at CinemaCon, staying silent on the Paramount merger.
Webtoon Launches Canvas: New Unified International Platform
Webtoon Entertainment is launching Canvas, a unified international comics platform with AI tools, seven languages, and new creator monetization features.
Burroughs Boys Golf Wins Pacific League Match No. 3
John Burroughs High School boys golf beat Arcadia by two strokes at Brookside Golf Club, with junior Seth Malapote leading the way with a 71.
Sonoratown Is the Best Burrito in Los Angeles
Sonoratown's three LA locations make a compelling case for Northern Mexican cuisine with lard-laden tortillas, mesquite grilling, and the legendary Burrito 2.0.
Burbank Earth Day 2026: Planet Power at McCambridge Park
Burbank celebrates Earth Day on April 25 at McCambridge Park with free activities, tree plantings, a sapling giveaway, and the Tree City USA ceremony.
Burroughs Softball Beats Burbank 11-1 on Senior Night
Burroughs softball crushed rival Burbank 11-1 via mercy rule on Senior Night, with Karlee Earl delivering a walk-off two-run single to cap the victory.
Burbank Mayor Tamala Takahashi Is an Award-Winning Fiber Artist
Burbank Mayor Tamala Takahashi leads a city of 105,000 while pursuing fiber arts, earning multiple awards at the L.A. County Fair for knitting and crochet.
Badmaash Venice: Best Steak Frites in Los Angeles
Badmaash's new Venice location on Abbot Kinney is turning heads with a $95 NY strip, inventive cocktails, and Indian-inspired dishes done right.
Townie Bagels: Palm Springs' Best Bagels Worth the Wait
Townie Bagels in Palm Springs has served Southern California's best water-boiled bagels for over a decade, with flavors from sourdough to apple cranberry.
Burbank Chamber Hosts First-Ever Chili Cook-Off
Over 200 residents gathered at the Burbank Historical Society for the Chamber of Commerce's first Chili Cook-Off, with Chulada Spices taking top honors.
Burroughs Boys Volleyball Defeats Burbank in Three Sets
Burroughs boys volleyball swept rival Burbank 25-14, 25-13, 25-22 in a dramatic Pacific League match that came down to the wire in set three.
Ben Lovett Opens Mitsi Cocktail & Sushi Bar in Chinatown
Mumford & Sons musician Ben Lovett debuts Mitsi, a sleek 110-seat cocktail and sushi bar in LA's Chinatown, next to his new venue Pacific Electric.
Coachella's $375 Nobu Omakase Is Everything Wrong With Festivals
Coachella 2026 is selling a $375 Nobu omakase inside a Red Bull pyramid. Is it worth it? Spoiler: you're eating sashimi off paper plates.
Hawthorne Rising: Is It Southern California's New Cannabis Hub?
West Hollywood's cannabis lounge scene has stalled by 2026, and Hawthorne is emerging as Southern California's new cannabis consumption destination.
Samantha Wick First to Enter Burbank City Council Race
Burbank Planning Commission Chair Samantha Wick becomes the first declared candidate for a Burbank City Council seat, citing 23 years as a local resident.
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Diners at LA Restaurant
A man with a knife threatened restaurant customers and chased people through a Ralphs parking lot in Van Nuys before LAPD took him into custody.
Santa Monica's $3M Economic Development Push Explained
Santa Monica approved a $3M economic fund and redevelopment measures, reshaping the Westside labor market and regional business competition.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite Opens April 18 at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Studios launches Superman Experience: Defenders Unite on April 18, a new DC-themed attraction at its Burbank lot for fans and tourists.
Superman Attraction Coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is adding a Superman-themed attraction timed to James Gunn's Superman film hitting theaters July 11, 2026.
Superman Experience Coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studios is adding an immersive Superman-themed flying experience to its Burbank lot, timed to the buzz around James Gunn's DC reboot.
Burbank Noon Rotary Casino Night Fundraiser April 18
The Burbank Noon Rotary Club hosts Casino Night on April 18 at 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Tickets are $150 and benefit scholarships, literacy, and health programs.
Interrogate Global Merges with The Sweetshop
Westchester's Interrogate production company merges with The Sweetshop Global, gaining access to six international offices from Auckland to Amsterdam.
Adopt Boots & Sneakers: Bonded Dogs at Burbank Shelter
Boots and Sneakers are a bonded pair of female dogs at Burbank Animal Shelter available for adoption — but only together. Meet these trail-tested companions.
Airhart Aeronautics Makes Flying More Accessible
Nikita Ermoshkin founded Airhart Aeronautics to make flying accessible to everyday people through smarter avionics and simplified cockpit technology.
Burbank High School Community Car Show April 25
Burbank High School's ASB hosts a community car show April 25, 9am–noon at Glenoaks Lot. Admission $10, featuring classic cars and local food vendors.
Media City Credit Union Launches Credit Cleanse Campaign
Media City Credit Union's new Credit Cleanse campaign offers Burbank members debt consolidation and secured credit loans to refresh finances this spring.
Bikes for Kids: Building Confidence in Burbank Youth
Burbank attorney Adrianos Facchetti's Bikes for Kids program enters its fifth year, giving local kids the life-changing experience of being chosen.
Palmdale Retail Center Sells for $13.5 Million
A 58,652-sq-ft Palmdale retail center anchored by Smart & Final and Barnes & Noble sold for $13.5M to a Southern California private investor.
LA County Airports See Slim Passenger Growth in February
LA County airports recorded a modest 0.6% passenger increase in February, with Ontario International leading gains and Hollywood Burbank posting the steepest drop.
Sony's GOAT Film Features First All-Disability Loop Group
Sony Pictures Animation's GOAT made history by hiring an all-disability loop group, signaling a shift in Hollywood's approach to inclusive hiring.
The Copper Room Yucca Valley: Last Word Hospitality Shines
Last Word Hospitality revives the historic Copper Room in Yucca Valley with Asian-inflected cuisine that honors the desert's mid-century cool.
Burbank Baseball Beats Glendale 16-11 in Pacific League Slugfest
Burbank High's baseball team snapped a five-game losing streak with a 16-11 road win over Glendale, featuring 27 combined runs and 23 hits.
Providence Boys Volleyball Falls to Rio Hondo Prep in Three Sets
Providence boys volleyball dropped a Liberty League match to Rio Hondo Prep 25-23, 25-15, 25-22, falling to 2-2 in league play this season.
Records Fall at 2026 All-City Middle School Track Meet
Zoe Tran set two meet records and Chris Hernandez anchored two record-setting relays at the 2026 All-City Middle School Track Meet at Memorial Field.
Burroughs Stunt Team Falls 26-18 to Moorpark
Burroughs High School's Stunt team lost a 26-18 nonleague decision to Moorpark, despite showing growth in a tough matchup against a seasoned Musketeers squad.
Burbank Boys Volleyball Sweeps Glendale in Pacific League
Burbank High's boys volleyball team swept Glendale 3-0 in a dominant Pacific League win, led by standout performances from Brandon Chong and Jun Angel.
New Musical Premieres at Colony Theatre in Burbank
Millennials Are Killing Musicals begins previews April 30 at Burbank's Colony Theatre, marking the world premiere of Nico Juber's pop rock musical.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite at Warner Bros. Burbank
Warner Bros. confirms a new permanent DC attraction at its Burbank lot: Superman Experience: Defenders Unite, blending fan immersion with studio tourism.
Burbank Resident Questions School Board's Open Meeting Law
A Burbank resident filed a formal Brown Act complaint against BUSD over secret retiree benefits approved for former Superintendent John Paramo.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite Opens April 18 in Burbank
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios unveil 'Superman Experience: Defenders Unite,' opening April 18 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA.