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KCCLA brings free K-pop academy to San Francisco in September
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will stage a three-day K-pop Academy in San Francisco from Sept. 18-20, 2026, with classes at UC Berkeley and a final showcase at the Ferry Building.
Hannover House sees breakout potential for Jolly after strong trailer response
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Hannover House says early audience reaction to the trailer for its indie horror film Jolly suggests strong theatrical upside ahead of the movie’s Dec. 11, 2026 release.
AWM Love relaunches San Francisco matchmaking service with new compatibility quiz
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AWM Love has relaunched its website and added a two-minute compatibility quiz as Bay Area professionals return to dating searches after Labor Day. Founder Cassindy Chao says the service is seeing the same seasonal lift in inquiries and is…
UFit expands inclusive fitness programs across Los Angeles County
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UFit Inc. says it has grown to four locations and more than 250 participants as it expands individualized fitness programs for people with special needs across Los Angeles County.
CrawlSF expands Crawloween to four days in San Francisco for 2026
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CrawlSF is bringing back Crawloween as a four-day Halloween pub crawl across San Francisco on Oct. 24, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. The event will span more than 50 bars and is expected to draw more than 25,000 people after a record-setting 2025…
DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite Returns to Los Angeles for Emmy Weekend
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DPA will host its pre-Awards gift suite in Los Angeles on Sept. 12-13 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, bringing celebrities, brands and charities together for Emmy weekend.
MatchBest Group expands AI portfolio across media, healthcare and enterprise tech
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MatchBest Group says it is building an AI-first portfolio for creators, enterprises, healthcare organizations, media companies and telecom providers across multiple international markets.
Chuseok Korean Festival returns to San Francisco on Sept. 20
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and MAUM MARKET will host the 2026 Chuseok Korean Festival on Sept. 20 at San Francisco’s Ferry Building.
San Francisco Bay Coffee featured on NBC California Live
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San Francisco Bay Coffee appeared on NBC’s California Live on Aug. 26, 2026, with second-generation CEO Lisa Smoot discussing the company’s founding story, coffee quality and support for coffee-growing communities.
Arts Council of Greater Los Angeles relaunches as independent nonprofit
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The Arts Council of Greater Los Angeles has launched as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, expanding beyond its Century City Chamber of Commerce roots.
KCCLA launches first Los Angeles Korean Film Festival
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The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles will debut the Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices from Sept. 24-26, 2026, with 19 Korean independent, art and short films at Harmony Gold Preview House and KCCLA. The free festival aims…
KCCLA launches first Los Angeles Korean Film Festival
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The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles will host the inaugural LA Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New Voices from Sept. 24-26 at Harmony Gold Preview House and KCCLA. The free event features 19 Korean independent, art and short films, including…
Uncanny Alley: A New Day wins Emmy for emerging media
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Ferryman Collective and Virtual Worlds Company’s live VR theater piece won Outstanding Emerging Media Program at the 78th Emmy Awards after competing against projects backed by major entertainment companies.
Local Cleaning Services spotlights upholstery cleaning for Los Angeles homes
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Local Cleaning Services Inc. is promoting professional upholstery cleaning across Los Angeles and Orange counties as homeowners look to remove stains, pet odors and allergens from sofas, sectionals, mattresses and other furniture.
Secret Room Events to host nominees and media gifting suite in Los Angeles
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Secret Room Events will stage its annual celebrity award gifting suite on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Petersen Automotive Museum rooftop patio in Los Angeles.
AI/VR Motion Picture Guild launches in San Francisco with new creator programs
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The AI/VR Motion Picture Guild has launched as a nonprofit professional association in San Francisco, unveiling new programs for disabled filmmakers and creators 50 and over, plus an international advisory board.
ChIPs Global Summit to spotlight chief legal officers in Los Angeles
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ChIPs Network will bring top chief legal officers from Owens Corning, Qualcomm, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Western Digital to its sold-out 2026 Global Summit in Los Angeles on Oct. 22. The panel will focus on how the CLO role is changing as…
ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE to open in Los Angeles in fall 2026
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Toei Animation is bringing the first U.S. ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE to Westfield Century City in Los Angeles in fall 2026. The shop will feature exclusive merchandise, original animation artwork and an in-store video created for the location as the…
Shadow AI adds breach risk and forces companies to rethink AI governance
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A new Lyro briefing argues that the real choice for employers is not whether AI is used, but whether it is governed.
Fahri Cimen to appear on Made It in America TV
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Fahri Cimen, founder of a San Diego County charter bus company, will appear on Made It in America TV to discuss his path from Turkey to building a major fleet in California.
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