Hollywood Drift Soft Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood: What to Know

Universal Studios Hollywood surprised theme park visitors by launching unannounced technical rehearsals for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, drawing massive crowds to the entrance of the park’s upcoming high-speed outdoor coaster. Technical Rehearsals Draw Crowds to Hollywood Drift Thrilled parkgoers mobbed the entrance of the long-awaited attraction after operators opened the queue for testing. Universal … Read more

National Trust Pokémon GO Summer 2026 Guide

According to the National Trust, 140 historical properties across the UK now feature dedicated PokéStops, Gyms, and in-game routes as part of a new collaboration with Pokémon GO. The partnership, rolling out ahead of the game’s Summer Quest events in August, aims to engage younger visitors by blending digital gameplay with historic estates like Dorset’s … Read more

One of the best shows about L.A. ever is having a live reunion

Issa Rae and showrunner Prentice Penny are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the HBO series Insecure with a 13-city live tour and a new rewatch podcast titled Blocc Party. The tour begins in Philadelphia and concludes on October 8 at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, nearly a decade after the pilot episode first aired … Read more

Altadena Establishes Historic District to Preserve Architectural Heritage

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially established the Historic Highlands Historic District in Altadena, marking the first time the county has designated a historic district under its own preservation ordinance. Effective July 9, the legal action provides formal protection to 77 homes within the unincorporated community, capping a campaign that began in … Read more

Global News: Latest International Updates | The Mercury News

Global Pokemon Go Fest marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s mobile phenomenon, featuring a weekend-long event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to organizers, the event introduces Super Mega Raids, including Mewtwo X and Mewtwo Y, alongside a Mythical Pokemon encounter with Zeraora available via Special Research for all … Read more

Lucas Museum Ticketing Details: Everything You Need to Know

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open to the public on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. General ticket sales begin Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. PT, with adult admission priced at $25. Members can access a special preview period from September 5 to September 11, 2026. When does the Lucas … Read more

Kato Achieves Two-Star Status

The Michelin Guide announced its 2026 California restaurant rankings Wednesday night in San Diego, adding two new three-star locations to the state’s total. The Bay Area emerged as a major winner with Californios and Enclos earning top honors, bringing California’s total count of three-star establishments to 10. The announcement took place at Eve in Downtown … Read more

California Science Center Announces Space Shuttle Expansion Opening Date

The California Science Center will open its 200,000-square-foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13, 2026, featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour in a vertical launch configuration. According to museum officials, the expansion creates the only venue globally where visitors can view a complete, authentic space shuttle system, including the orbiter, solid rocket boosters, … Read more

Space Shuttle Endeavour: A First Look at Its New L.A. Home

The California Science Center provided a first look at the Space Shuttle Endeavour in its new “ready-to-launch” vertical display on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Housed within the upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles, the 20-story-high exhibit marks the first time a space shuttle has been displayed anywhere in a full vertical … Read more

New Kosher Restaurants, Cafes, and Markets in South Florida

The Jewish population in South Florida is expanding, driving a surge in kosher-certified dining options across Broward and Palm Beach counties. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, an influx of new restaurants, markets, and specialty bakeries—certified by bodies like the Orthodox Rabbinical Board (ORB)—now serves a growing demographic seeking strict adherence to Jewish dietary … Read more