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Hello Los Angeles! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Graffiti tower cleanup, Olympic sailing hopefuls, and la Brea Tar Pits insider tour + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A long-delayed turnaround begins: After federal approval on July 20, Mayor Karen Bass said Oceanwide Plaza’s graffiti-scarred towers will begin cleanup under a $470 million KPC Group deal, with a binding 90-day abatement timeline -- read the full story.
Major housing plan unveiled: Developers unveiled Viva L.A., a 2 million-square-foot assisted living project in Woodland Hills that will add 3,200 affordable units, the most complex yet under Mayor Karen Bass' Executive Directive 1 -- read the full story.
Sailing’s biggest test begins: Nearly 200 Olympians and hopefuls are racing today in L.A. Harbor, the first Olympic class regatta at Port of Los Angeles, tuning for LA28 and testing knowledge over six days -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
A little green escape: Need a low-key reset that doesn’t involve traffic or a reservation? Atlantic Avenue Park is your grab-a-blanket, snack-on-a-bench, let-the-kids-burn-energy option with plenty of mellow corners to unwind, easy paths for strolls, and enough open space to host an impromptu friend hang.
Sustainable home glow-up: Give your place grown-up energy with It's Not Trash, the LA team turning reclaimed wood into custom beds, tables, and storage that actually fits your space. You dream it, they design and hand-build it, and your conscience gets to brag a little every time you sit down.
Crave-y comfort, sorted: Moonlark’s Dinette nails the cozy, all-day vibe, serving feel-good comfort food alongside a proper bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Pull up with a friend, linger over something crispy and something sippable, and let an ordinary weeknight suddenly feel worth celebrating.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦁 Animals Alive! @ Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Wednesday (7/22) at 11:00 AM – Whether wildlife to you is a backyard possum, or you can ID hawks, Animals Alive! at the Natural History Museum introduces you to Living Collections and their furry, scaly, slimy, or leggy crew. Learn how they survive our sprawl, and be a better neighbor.
🦴 La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour @ La Brea Tar Pits and Museum | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – While the museum gets its mammoth makeover, snag insider access to the real, bubbling digs at the La Brea Tar Pits. Expect dire wolves, saber-toothed cats, and researchers who love questions, plus that Wilshire mammoth family, because in this town even the fossils are celebrities.
🤠 National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl @ Autry Museum of the American West | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Saddle up at The Autry for a family-friendly nod to the Old West, complete with trick ropers, cowboy poetry, live music, line dancing lessons, a film, and docent-led tours. Autry members score early access, free admission, and a cozy Member Picnic. No spurs required.
🏖 The Venice Beach Festival @ Venice Beach - Venice Boulevard | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Take a lazy lap down the boardwalk for the annual Venice Beach Festival, a lively swirl of art, music, food, and gloriously odd humans. Expect sun, sea breeze, and the drum circle soundtrack, plus people watching that beats cable.
🌟 Cinema Under the Stars: Summer 2026 @ Broxton Plaza | Saturday (7/25) at 6:00 PM – Summer nights in Westwood mean free movies on Broxton Plaza, plus pre-show family fun, community tables, and swag from local folks. Bring a blanket, a low chair, and snacks from your favorite Village haunts. Crowd-pleasers on screen, actual stars overhead.
✍ 826LA: How to Write a Movie! @ Hammer Museum | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – At the Hammer, 826LA is letting students do what half this town talks about, write a movie. In small groups they invent characters, learn simple script format, and watch actors perform their words, with screenwriter Thomas Heegaard steering the ship.
🦄 Fantastic Creatures: Family Workshop @ Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – Bring the kids to Getty for a free family workshop to block-print creatures inspired by Odilon Redon, then color them or turn them into fans. Timed-entry reservation required, supplies provided, parking costs extra. Pack a picnic and blanket, skip chairs, glass, metal cutlery, and alcohol.
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07 — Los Angeles report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
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