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Business
Vons is gone, long live Vons
As the retail outlet gets razed, we compare the architectural renderings of what’s to come to what we’re used to seeing on the corner of Lincoln and Broadway
A sneak peek inside the new Pierside Hotel
The location on Colorado that has been home to a hotel for decades is being transformed into a stylish new venue complete with new outdoor dining space
Loews luxury hotel to rebrand as the Regent Santa Monica Beach
The transformation of the City’s hotel scene continues as the Regent Santa Monica Beach is officially announced where Loews once was
Briefs
Local comedian brings comedy to Heal the Bay Aquarium under the pier
Comedian Sean Leary is on a mission to bring comedy shows to unique venues
State/National
California’s Newsom launches 2nd term with contrast to GOP
Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second and final term on Friday
