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L.A. Councilmember Curren Price Faces New Corruption Charges

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price is facing additional corruption charges, accused of steering millions in government contracts to agencies that paid his wife more than $800,000. Prosecutors allege conflicts of interest involving L.A. Metro, the Housing Authority, and a nonprofit linked to Price, with potential penalties of over 11 years in custody. Price, who has pleaded not guilty to earlier charges, is set to appear in court Thursday.

Fire Closes Evan Funke’s Beverly Hills Hotspot

Michelin-starred chef Evan Funke has temporarily closed his celebrity-favorite Beverly Hills trattoria after a fire broke out in the restaurant’s exhaust system. While the cause remains under investigation, all guests and staff were evacuated safely thanks to quick action by the Beverly Hills Fire Department. Funke says existing reservations will be honored at his other acclaimed restaurants, Mother Wolf and Felix Trattoria.

Snoop Dogg to Lead L.A. Community Efforts for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Long Beach icon Snoop Dogg has been named Los Angeles Community Chairman for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he’ll champion local engagement, legacy initiatives, and West Coast pride. In his role, Snoop will serve as a key ambassador, inspiring fans worldwide as SoFi Stadium hosts eight matches, including the U.S. Men’s National Team opener.

Craig Hopson’s Electric Bleu Brings French Bistro Flair to Mar Vista

Chef Craig Hopson — whose career spans Paris’ Michelin-starred Guy Savoy, New York’s legendary Le Cirque, and Hollywood’s Shirley Brasserie — has opened his own restaurant, Electric Bleu, in Mar Vista. The intimate, design-forward bistro pairs luxe French classics like roast chicken, steak au poivre, and passionfruit tart with California-sourced ingredients and a Champagne-worthy wine list. With cozy banquettes, candlelight, and a rebellious twist, Electric Bleu promises refined dining without the pretension.

Giant SPAM® Sushi Rolls Through Los Angeles

Only in L.A. — a 7-foot-tall SPAM® Musubi Mobile cruised down La Brea this week to launch SPAM®’s new sushi line at Ralphs. Wrapped in faux rice and seaweed, the rolling art car handed out musubi samples and swag, joining the city’s long tradition of quirky “productmobiles” like the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and Randy’s Donuts. It’s a delicious addition to L.A.’s roadside culture — and proof that traffic here can still serve up a surprise.

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