Edition 90064

Rancho Park

25 published main stories.

Jun 26, 2026

State Bill Could Force Towers Near Expo/Sepulveda and Future D Line Stops

A	ssembly Bill 2074, the Downtown Revitalization Act, is moving quickly through Sacramento and would require Los Angeles to designate regional transit districts with a minimum building height of 150 feet — and permit towers of 450 feet or taller across at least 25% of those zones.

Why it matters: Expo/Sepulveda station sits squarely in the 90064 footprint, and the coming D Line Westwood/UCLA stop is minutes away — meaning West LA and Rancho Park sit directly in the bill's crosshairs for mandatory upzoning, alongside a $500 million low-interest loan fund for qualifying developers.

The Real Deal Los Angeles, Jun 25 · Forward

Jun 26, 2026

Free Beach Festival Returns to Santa Monica Pier This Weekend

A free beach festival returns to Santa Monica Pier this weekend as part of the city's summer programming — an easy no-cost option for anyone who wants to get outside after spending Saturday navigating Wilshire detours.

Worth knowing: The festival runs this Saturday, June 27; details on timing and performers are on the Santa Monica Pier's summer event calendar.

Westside Current, Jun 27 · Forward

Jun 26, 2026

Controversy

Crowley Sues Bass for Defamation Over Palisades Fire Blame

Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley — terminated by Mayor Karen Bass in February 2025 — filed a defamation lawsuit against Bass in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, alleging that Bass repeatedly and falsely claimed Crowley sent home 1,000 firefighters the morning the Palisades Fire broke out in order to shield herself from political fallout during her reelection campaign.

Why it matters: Because Bass made the statements on the campaign trail rather than in an official capacity, Crowley's suit argues they fall outside governmental immunity — making Bass personally liable for unspecified economic and compensatory damages. Bass's office called the suit "another meritless lawsuit." The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed 6,833 structures, making the question of who bears responsibility one of the defining political fights of Westside Los Angeles.

Westside Today, Jun 26 · Read More · Forward

Jun 26, 2026

Construction Halted at Stoner Park — Your Input Due This Week

Crews have stopped pathway-improvement work at Stoner Recreation Center in West Los Angeles to give residents a direct say in the park's redesign before shovels go back in the ground.

What's next: The work stoppage was coordinated between CD11 Councilmember Traci Park's office and the Department of Recreation and Parks; a community town hall was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, where neighbors can weigh in on sidewalk configurations and broader amenity choices before construction resumes.

Westside Today, Jun 24 · Forward

Jun 26, 2026

Vegan Street Fair Hits Westwood Village This Weekend — Free, Pride Edition

The Pride Edition of the Vegan Street Fair takes over Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village this weekend with more than 30 plant-based food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities — all free to attend.

Zoom in: Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village is the venue; the festival is timed to Pride Month's final weekend and runs Saturday, June 27.

The Pride LA, Jun 27 · Forward

Jun 26, 2026

Wilshire Closes on Weekends for Three Straight Weeks — Starting Tonight

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Metro LA sewer construction for the future Westwood/UCLA D Line station is triggering multi-weekend closures of eastbound Wilshire Boulevard between Gayley Avenue and Westwood Boulevard — the first window runs tonight at 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. Monday, June 29, with identical closures the weekends of July 3 and July 10.

Worth knowing: Westbound lanes stay open with active traffic control, but the official detour routes crews onto Federal Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard — plan accordingly if you're heading east on Saturday or Sunday morning.

Brentwood News LA, Jun 26 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

Council Advances First Measure ULA Loosening — But a Bigger Fight Is Coming

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raised by ULA since passage — below initial projections

In a 9–5 vote, the LA City Council directed attorneys to draft ballot language that could eventually ask voters to approve a 10-year Measure ULA exemption for newly built multi-family and mixed-use residential buildings — plus a unanimous one-time five-year exemption for Palisades Fire victims.

The wrinkle: A competing statewide November 2026 ballot initiative backed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association could repeal ULA entirely — meaning the city's carefully negotiated exemptions may be moot before ink dries.

Westside Current, Jun 18 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

Marina del Rey Film Festival Returns for Its 14th Year at Lumiere Cinema

The Marina del Rey Film Festival is back for its 14th year, bringing independent cinema to Lumiere Cinema under the direction of founders Jon Gursha and Peter Greene.

Worth knowing: The festival spotlights independent films that don't always get wide theatrical runs — a useful counterweight to the multiplex, and a short drive from Rancho Park.

Westside Today, Jun 19 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

LAPD Sets Tonight's DUI Checkpoint at Venice & Culver

LAPD will run a DUI sobriety checkpoint tonight, June 19, from 6–11 p.m. at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Culver Boulevard, selected based on statistical data showing high rates of impaired driving arrests and alcohol-related collisions in the area.

Worth knowing: The department selects checkpoint locations using traffic-collision data, and this corridor has a documented history of impaired-driving incidents — so if you're heading south on Venice tonight, plan accordingly or take a different route.

Westside Today, Jun 19 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

Fanny's at the Academy Museum Launches Sunday Drag Brunch on Wilshire

Fanny's, the restaurant and lounge at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Wilshire Boulevard, is launching a Sunday drag brunch series hosted by Ms. Cake Moss, featuring high-energy pop tributes alongside the venue's usual weekend programming.

Why it matters: The Academy Museum has become a genuine neighborhood anchor for Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills residents, and a recurring Sunday brunch series gives the building another reason to visit beyond the exhibitions.

Westside Today, Jun 19 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

Pizzeria Sei in Pico-Robertson Opens Dining Room After Long-Awaited Expansion

P	izzeria Sei, Chef William (Sang Woo) Joo's perennially sold-out Pico-Robertson restaurant, has opened reservations for its newly completed dining room — a long-awaited expansion for one of the Westside's most in-demand pizza destinations.

Why it matters: Sei has long operated as a tight, walk-in-only operation; the expanded dining room means you can actually plan a table instead of refreshing Resy at midnight.

Westside Today, Jun 19 · Forward

Jun 19, 2026

Where to Eat This Father's Day on the Westside

This Sunday, June 21, Westside restaurants are rolling out dedicated Father's Day programming — standouts include Uchi West Hollywood's exclusive 10-course seasonal omakase (lunch from 11:30 a.m., dinner from 5 p.m.) and Teleféric Barcelona Brentwood's holiday menu.

Worth knowing: Smorgasburg LA is also celebrating an anniversary this Sunday — if your dad prefers a beer and a wander over a prix-fixe, that's the move.

Santa Monica Mirror, Jun 21 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

Mar Vista's 11-Unit Caswell Complex Lists for $8.2M — Rent Control Exempt

The Caswell, an 11-unit four-story apartment building at 12770 Caswell Ave. in Mar Vista completed in 2017, has been listed for $8.2 million.

The wrinkle: Because it was built after the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance cutoff, the building is exempt from both city rent control and California's statewide rent cap — a detail that matters for any future tenants and shapes what a buyer can charge.

$8.2M 11 units · 4 stories · built 2017 4 one-bed · 6 two-bed · 1 affordable unit

Santa Monica Mirror, Jun 15 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

LA Cleans Up at the 2026 James Beard Awards — Including a Westside Win

Los Angeles took home multiple James Beard Awards at the Chicago ceremony on June 15, with Dave Beran of Santa Monica tasting-menu restaurant Seline winning Best Chef: California.

Worth knowing: West LA standby Kato won Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program for the second consecutive year, and Providence took home Outstanding Hospitality — a trifecta that cements the city's standing as a national dining capital.

Kato wins Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program — for the second year running.

Eater LA, Jun 16 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

Luxury Resortwear Brand Orlebar Brown Opens at Brentwood Country Mart

British luxury resortwear brand Orlebar Brown opened a new boutique at the Brentwood Country Mart on June 12 — its fourth California store and second Westside location.

Worth knowing: The Chanel-owned label — known for tailored swim shorts and Italian-made linens — operates more than 50 direct retail stores globally, and the Country Mart placement puts it alongside the Mart's existing roster of upmarket independents.

Brentwood News LA, Jun 16 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

K-Beauty Giant Olive Young Opens at Westfield Century City

South Korean health-and-beauty retailer Olive Young opened a new 2,694-square-foot store at Westfield Century City on June 13 — its second physical location in Los Angeles, following a debut in Old Pasadena last month.

The hook: The store features interactive skincare testing stations and a curated K-beauty assortment — a physical landing strip for a brand that has built a huge online following among Westside shoppers, particularly those with ties to Sawtelle's Korean-American community.

2,694 Square feet of K-beauty, now in Century City

Westside Today, Jun 16 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

VA Scales Back West LA Veteran Housing Goal From 800 Units to 220

T	he Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a new request for proposals to build a minimum of 220 temporary housing units on the West LA VA campus — a dramatic rollback from the previously announced goal of 800 units.

Why it matters: The new units will be larger (160–226 sq ft) with private bathrooms and kitchenettes — an upgrade in living conditions — but the sheer reduction in volume raises fresh questions about the VA's long-term commitment to the federally court-supervised housing mandate for homeless veterans on the Brentwood campus.

What's next: Preliminary bids are due June 23, and delivery of the completed units is required by April 2027.

Westside Today, Jun 15 · Forward

Jun 16, 2026

Good morning, neighbor. It's June 16. Inside today:

VA requests bids for reduced number of upgraded veteran housing units in West LA
South Korean beauty giant Olive Young opens its new Century City store
West Adams murder suspect arrested in Mexico; 5-year-old daughter found safe

Jun 14, 2026

405 Closures Continue Through Sepulveda Pass All Summer

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Caltrans is pressing ahead with nightly I-405 lane reductions through the Sepulveda Pass as part of a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project, with roughly 25 extended weekend closures planned across 2026.

Why it matters: Work runs nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with northbound lanes reduced to two and the Getty Center Drive ramp closed — the project will keep rolling through 2026, so expect continued disruptions on the corridor connecting West LA to the Valley and LAX.

Westside Today, Jun 14 · Forward

Jun 14, 2026

The Beach Bus Is Back — and the Fare Is $3

LA Metro's seasonal Beach Bus service has returned for summer 2026, offering $3 round-trip fares to Santa Monica Beach from Westside departure points on weekends and holidays through Labor Day.

Worth knowing: With beach parking typically running $10–$20 or more on a summer weekend, the Beach Bus is the obvious move — check Metro's schedule for exact departure times and stops serving the 90064 corridor before you head out this weekend.

Westside Current, Jun 14 · Forward

Jun 14, 2026

Cinespia Drops Its July Lineup: Fireworks, Shrek, and a 25th Anniversary

Cinespia has announced its July 2026 schedule at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, headlined by a Fourth of July fireworks spectacular paired with screenings of Shrek (July 3) and Jurassic Park (July 4) — all part of the series' 25th anniversary season, presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

July lineup: Shrek · Jurassic Park · Pulp Fiction · Rosemary's Baby · Edward Scissorhands

Worth knowing: Tickets start at $31.02; the usual picnic setup applies — bring your own food, beer, and wine, plus arrive early for the pre-show DJ set and open-air photo booth.

Westside Today, Jul 3 · Forward

Jun 11, 2026

Judge Blocks Landlord From Joining Santa Monica Waymo Lawsuit

Judge Bradley S. Phillips denied SMF Property Holdings LLC's motion to intervene as a defendant in Santa Monica's active lawsuit against Waymo, which targets two Waymo recharging facilities on Broadway.

The wrinkle: Phillips found that SMF could have acted earlier and that Waymo already adequately protects the property owner's interests — narrowing the plaintiff pool in a case Westside residents have tracked closely as Waymo's robotaxi footprint expands through West LA and adjacent neighborhoods.

Westside Current, Jun 11 · Forward

Jun 11, 2026

L.A. Goal Artists Take Center Stage at Inclusive Art Show This Saturday

LA. Goal, the West Los Angeles nonprofit providing arts, vocational, and social programs for adults with developmental disabilities, is hosting an inclusive art exhibition on Saturday, June 13, featuring works by the organization's own artists.

Why it matters: L.A. Goal has been rooted in West LA for decades and the show is a direct showcase for an institution that operates in this neighborhood — a chance to see the work up close and support the artists behind it.

Westside Today, Jun 13 · Forward

Jun 11, 2026

Meals on Wheels West LA Walks for Seniors This Saturday

Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is holding its annual Walk to End Hunger on Saturday, June 13 — an all-abilities, pet-friendly 3k fun walk paired with a silent auction and family activities, with registration fees going directly toward meal deliveries for homebound seniors.

Worth knowing: Registration runs $40 per individual, $70 per couple, and $100 per family — and the organization serves homebound seniors across the 90064 ZIP and the broader Westside, so this one hits close to home.

Brentwood News LA, Jun 10 · Forward

Jun 11, 2026

World Cup Kicks Off at SoFi Friday — Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Before You Go

LA County officials are urging fans headed to SoFi Stadium to register for the county's emergency alert and warning system at alert.lacounty.gov before the first FIFA World Cup match on Friday, June 13.

Why it matters: Eight matches run at SoFi between June 12 and July 19, and West LA residents traveling the I-405 and surface streets will feel every one of them — County officials launched a public awareness campaign this week focused on emergency preparedness as the region gears up for the tournament.

Westside Current, Jun 13 · Forward