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LAPD Busts “Rich Rollin’” Gang Tied to Nearly 100 Burglaries

Los Angeles officials announced the arrests of nearly a dozen suspected gang members linked to the “Rich Rollin’” burglary crew, accused of carrying out 92 break-ins across the county since 2022. In coordinated pre-dawn raids, police seized firearms, body armor, stolen luxury goods, and fake IDs. Mayor Karen Bass praised the operation as a major win for neighborhood safety, declaring the prolific crew “no longer a threat to families and businesses.”

Gold’s Gym Celebrates 60 Years as L.A.’s Fitness Landmark

From its humble Venice Beach beginnings to a global network of 700 locations, Gold’s Gym marked its 60th anniversary with competitions, a Hall of Fame ceremony, and a celebration of its outsized role in shaping fitness culture. Founded by East L.A. native Joe Gold, the gym helped launch the careers of icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno while inspiring generations of bodybuilders, athletes, and celebrities who turned it into the world’s most famous training ground.

Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges After Bizarre L.A. Arrest

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to multiple felony charges, including assault on police officers, after a strange early-morning incident on Ventura Boulevard. The 26-year-old artist, arrested nearly naked in cowboy boots and underwear, faces up to five years in prison but later reassured fans on Instagram that he’s “going to be OK” after what he described as a “terrifying” four days in custody. He is due back in court on September 15.

Tim Burton Film Festival Haunts the Egyptian Theatre This Labor Day

The Egyptian Theatre is celebrating the darkly whimsical world of Tim Burton with “A Week of Woe,” a Labor Day film festival timed with the release of Wednesday Season 2. From family favorites like Frankenweenie and Alice in Wonderland to cult classics including Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, and Sweeney Todd, the weeklong lineup showcases the legendary director’s macabre genius. Running September 1–4 in Hollywood, the event offers fans a rare chance to revisit Burton’s most iconic works on the big screen.

L.A.’s Summer Dining Scene Raises the Bar

Los Angeles restaurants are making drinks as much of a star as the food this season. From the world’s only Michelin-starred brewery pairing sushi at the Four Seasons to cocktail bar spinoffs from Mother Wolf and the Benjamin Hollywood, chefs and restaurateurs are doubling down on beverage-driven concepts. Add in Pasjoli’s French bistro reimagining and SBE’s new Century City dining hub, and it’s clear that summer in L.A. is all about sipping in style.

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