The Argonaut

07/10/2025

The Culver City Symphony is marking its 60th year with a nod to Hispanic culture and a classic twist as part of the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series at Burton Chace Park.

The Culver City Symphony is marking its 60th year with a nod to Hispanic culture and a classic twist as part of the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series at

07/09/2025

The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation is inviting the running community to “conquer the pier” at the upcoming Venice Beach Run, the proceeds benefiting the local recreation center.

The Los Angeles Parks Foundation is inviting the running community to “conquer the pier” at the upcoming Venice Beach Run, the proceeds benefiting the local recreation center.

07/08/2025

It is the prettiest place on Pacific Avenue between Washington and Venice boulevards in Venice. It’s also the only business on the long and narrow beachside strand. What used to be Sal’s Deli & Market and a vegan pop-up called XMarket is now home to the third LA location of Alana's Coffee Roasters and its cohabitator, The VB Grab & Go, which is the second spot for Chef D Brandon Walker’s The MV Grab and Go. Read at argonautnews.com/food_drink/2-businesses-1-space-alana-s-coffee-roasters-the-vb-grab-go-share-pacific-avenue/article_86108739-70c7-48c3-92c9-06210fa988d5.html.

📸: Chris Mortenson

07/07/2025

Parents, teachers and staff at Broadway Elementary School in Venice are protesting the removal of Principal Rachelle Garmon by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

07/03/2025

At 16 years old, Fiona McGrath pitched the idea of the Los Angeles Theatre Initiative as a way of traveling to Europe with her high school. Now, the 25-year-old works to enrich the lives of college and high school arts students. More on this at https://www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/fringe-benefit-los-angeles-theatre-initiative-takes-theater-students-to-edinburgh-and-beyond/article_7dd4a18f-b6d5-4a83-b232-2cb8b09765a7.html.

📸: Lucy Blumenfield

07/02/2025

When a space became vacant between Doobi’s Smoke Shop and Fat Sal’s Deli on the last block of Washington Boulevard, NYC-born, Venice Beach-raised Tima Bell began hatching a plan to bring New York-style pizza to his beloved beach community. His new venture, Washington Square Pizza, pays homage to the lively area that has always been peppered with restaurants and shops. Read at argonautnews.com/food_drink/a-throwback-washington-square-pizza-pays-homage-to-venices-o-g-nickname/article_ca5cf01a-c84d-4a8f-a79c-bd8ce551fe86.html.

📸: Chris Mortenson

07/01/2025

“The ‘No Kings’ protest in Pasadena was a glorious experience where thousands of like-hearted people of all ages, sizes and colors gathered to give a collective middle finger to #47’s fascist administration,” columnist Ellen Snortland writes. Read the full column at argonautnews.com/opinion/takin-it-to-the-streets-protesting-is-patriotic/article_edd8e5bb-e498-4b08-b86b-894eb8c2a069.html.

📸: A DTLA protester photographed by Chris Mortenson

06/30/2025

Los Angeles Rams rookies paid a heartwarming visit to Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital earlier this month. Read about it at argonautnews.com/community/bringing-cheer-rams-rookies-visit-cedars-sinai/article_305d94dd-aa0d-441b-a3d6-f77bb3d6144f.html.

06/27/2025

Santa Monica is renowned for its laid-back beach vibes. To celebrate that, the Santa Monica Pier Corp. is hosting the Pier 360 Beach Festival this weekend, with competition and entertainment along the shoreline. Details at argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/pier-360-returns-santa-monica-s-signature-event-brings-the-vibes/article_31e31120-ad77-4e08-8f4e-a7d0a74f0547.html.

06/26/2025

Love Stereo brings something different to the LA music scene, with its eclectic sound, which is informed with a diversity of influences. Read more at https://www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/east-los-angeles-meets-west-love-stereo-infuses-eclectic-sound-perspectives/article_7e8b082b-b56f-4e00-9536-0bf13b9764d0.html.

📸: Courtesy of We Are Not Angels

06/25/2025

Lady Gaga loves the book, and so do Jennifer Aniston and Chris Pine. Author Deborah Davis’ three rescue dogs, Bellissima (Bella), Bootsie and Daisy, really love the book. “The Art of Canine Cuisine” is a vet-approved cookbook for foodies and their furry friends. Read about it at https://www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_events/the-art-of-canine-cuisine-a-cookbook-for-dog-loving-foodies/article_375c1035-c3a7-4839-9d7d-70382b4c4940.html.

06/24/2025

LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience homelessness. According to a study by Chapin Hall, there are nearly 4.2 million homeless youth in the United States, with members of the LGBTQ+ community making up a large subsection within this population.

To assist these vulnerable individuals, The CITYPAK Project is partnering with Los Angeles organizations to distribute custom-designed backpacks in June during Pride Month.

Details at https://www.argonautnews.com/community/dignity-in-the-bag-citypak-community-partners-distribute-backpacks-during-pride-month/article_21504162-800c-4187-877d-ee73ad1ad6f8.html.