This Week in LA: King Tides, Route 66, and the East LA Classic

Southern California saw record-setting king tides this week, while Santa Monica began its centennial celebration of Route 66. In East Los Angeles, the Garfield Bulldogs secured a victory in the 91st East LA Classic.

Around town

King Tides Bring Record Flooding to Newport Beach and Long Beach

Southern California experienced extreme coastal flooding on October 26 due to king tides, with waters impacting homes in Newport Beach and Long Beach and reaching over 8 feet in San Diego.

Garfield Bulldogs Win 91st East LA Classic

The Garfield High School Bulldogs defeated the Roosevelt High School Rough Riders 28-24 in the 91st East LA Classic on Friday, October 30, 2026, extending Garfield's winning streak to five consecutive years.

Santa Monica Celebrates Route 66 Centennial With Fall Openings, Events

Santa Monica is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 this fall with new restaurants, museum exhibits, hotel programming, and a winter village, leading up to the official centennial on November 11.

FBI Warns Card Shops About Pokemon Card Fraud, Thefts

The FBI has issued a warning to trading card shops about a fraud scheme involving stolen credit cards used to purchase high-value Pokémon cards, with local police chiefs noting the crime trend extends to LA.

Eat & drink

Addison Marks 20 Years As Southern California's First Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant

Addison, Southern California’s first three-Michelin-star restaurant, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Del Mar, known for its precise dishes and elegant dining room.

Homes

Rudolph Schindler's Lovell Beach House Lists For $18.8 Million

The Lovell Beach House in Newport Beach, a century-old icon of modern architecture designed by Rudolph Schindler, is on the market for $18.8 million, marking its first public listing since its 1926 completion.

LA Housing Market: Malibu Mansion Sells for $30M

A Malibu beachfront property recently sold for $30 million, contributing to the city's higher-priced transactions this year, while national median home prices increased by 1.7% year over year.

Robin Givens' Former Hollywood Hills Home Lists for $3.5 Million

Actress Robin Givens' former Hollywood Hills home, a 3,305-square-foot contemporary property with four bedrooms, is now on the market for $3,495,000.

Culture

LA Weekend Guide: Malcolm Todd, The Maze, Black Beauty Block Party

This weekend in Los Angeles, you can catch Malcolm Todd at The Greek Theatre, attend The Maze Festival in the Arts District, or celebrate at the Black Beauty Block Party in West Hollywood.

Noah Wyle Vows to Always Sign Autographs After Eddie Murphy Encounter

Emmy-winning actor Noah Wyle, People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2026, has pledged to always sign autographs for children after recalling a childhood encounter with Eddie Murphy.

Nam Joo Hyuk's Changed Look Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors After Netflix Comeback

Korean actor Nam Joo Hyuk's recent appearance at a jewelry brand event in Busan sparked online speculation about cosmetic surgery after his Netflix comeback with The East Palace.

Music

Foo Fighters Perform “This Is a Call” on Kimmel Residency

The Foo Fighters performed “This Is a Call” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday evening, continuing their week-long residency as the show's musical guest from Hollywood.

Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” Tops TV Songs Chart

Blue Oyster Cult’s classic “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart for September 2026, thanks to its feature in Prime Video’s Reacher.

James Hetfield Says Turnstile Turned Down Metallica Tour Offer

Metallica frontman James Hetfield revealed that Turnstile declined an offer to tour with Metallica, with Hetfield paraphrasing their response as, "No. They're doing good on their own already."

Kaitlin Butts Releases “Hello, Honky Tonk” Album

Oklahoma singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts has released her major-label debut album, Hello, Honky Tonk, on Republic Records, inspired by country music and musical theater.

Style

Saint Laurent CEO: Heritage Must Evolve, Not Just Preserve

Cédric Charbit, Saint Laurent's CEO, stated at a summit in Wuhan that the brand's heritage must continue to evolve rather than merely preserving the past, emphasizing engagement with the present.

Nkwo Lagos Unveils Spring 2027 Collection, “Journey to Less”

Nkwo Lagos unveiled its Spring 2027 collection, “Journey to Less,” inspired by a 40-day road trip and focused on sustainable fashion solutions to reduce waste.

Buzz

EA FC YouTuber Dedeco Dies at 33, Weeks After Marriage and Baby News

Brazilian gaming creator Dedeco, known for his EA FC and PES channels, passed away on October 28 at age 33, weeks after his marriage and the announcement of his first child.

TikTok Cashier Recounts Customer's Math Confusion

A viral TikTok video by @carolinemincks details a customer's confusion over a $22.93 bill after handing over $20, sparking online debate about basic arithmetic.

Juliana Stock Named President of Hearst Magazines

Juliana Stock, a veteran of A+E Global Media, will become the new President of Hearst Magazines, the world's largest lifestyle publisher, effective January 1, 2027.

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