Los Angeles’ restaurant scene had a big night at the 2026 James Beard Awards, with some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants being crowned with major awards at the “Oscars” of the food world. The annual awards ceremony, held Monday night at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House, recognized excellence…

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Hook, line and sinker — a massive outdoor retailer is shutting down nearly 60 locations. The Dick’s Sporting Goods rival, West Marine, recently announced that 59 stores will close down. Doomed Florida-based retailer — known for its expansive boating, fishing, sailing and watersports supplies — is closing shortly after filing…

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Los Angeles County health inspectors were busy last week, temporarily shuttering a string of eateries over everything from alleged vermin infestations to sewage issues and failing inspection scores. The 13 shut downs were posted on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s food facility closure list, which tracks restaurants…