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The 824 Journal Artists to Watch title card for Ninajirachi, electronic, New South Wales

Artists to Watch

Artists to Watch: Ninajirachi

Australian producer Ninajirachi won three ARIA Awards in 2025, released a song with Porter Robinson in July, and has multiple November nights…Sep 24, 2026

A sable Shetland Sheepdog standing in grass

Firefighters Who Revived Milo the Sheltie in a Pasadena House Fire Got to See Him Again

Milo was alone and unconscious under a table when firefighters reached him in a burning Pasadena house. An oxygen mask brought him…Sep 24, 2026

The Tanaka Farms market stand sign in Irvine

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine Stays Open Through November 1

Tanaka Farms' pumpkin patch in Irvine runs through November 1 with timed entry, wagon rides, a corn maze and a barnyard animal…Sep 24, 2026

Black-and-white photo of Black Flag playing a small club stage, a guitarist in the foreground and the singer shirtless at the microphone

Festival Guides

Suburban Clampdown 2026 Guide: Black Flag, The Adicts, and a Punk Weekend at the Garden Amp

Black Flag and The Adicts headline Suburban Clampdown 5 at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove on October 17 and 18, 2026.…Sep 24, 2026

Key art for the summer camp comedy THE FLOATERS starring Jackie Tohn

Camp Comedy ‘The Floaters’ Brings the Summer Vibes Home for Digital Release

Jackie Tohn's Jewish summer camp comedy THE FLOATERS arrives on digital platforms November 10, 2026, with Apple TV pre-sale open now.Sep 24, 2026

Book cover of The Best of Friends by Lori Flynn

Romantic Thriller ‘The Best of Friends’ by Lori Flynn Weaves a Tale of Obsession and Survival

Lori Flynn's The Best of Friends, book two of the Delaney Shea Trilogy, pits a bestselling author against a superfan who wants…Sep 24, 2026

A Metro K Line light rail train running in the median of Crenshaw Boulevard, with shops and palm trees along the street and hills in the distance

Festival Guides

Taste of Soul 2026 Guide: Oxtails, Kobbler, Three Stages, and a Free Day on Crenshaw Boulevard

Taste of Soul returns to Crenshaw Boulevard on October 17, 2026, free for everyone. Here is what to eat from the 199-vendor…Sep 23, 2026

A downtown Santa Ana street lined with historic brick and stone buildings under a clear blue sky

Festival Guides

Taste of Santa Ana 2026 Guide: Frights & Bites, 30-Plus Restaurants, and a Costume Night at MainPlace

The 11th annual Taste of Santa Ana goes Halloween on October 17, 2026, at MainPlace Mall. Here are the restaurants, ticket tiers,…Sep 23, 2026

A curved planter with Little Italy spelled out in tile beside sidewalk cafe tables in San Diego's Little Italy

Festival Guides

Galbani Bella Vita Fest 2026 Guide: Chalk Art, Italian Wine, and a Free Weekend in Little Italy San Diego

Galbani Bella Vita Fest brings live chalk art, Italian wine tastings, and music to San Diego's Little Italy on October 17 and…Sep 23, 2026

Red-roofed homes below green hills and big white clouds near Lost Hills Road in Calabasas

Festival Guides

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival 2026 Guide: Pumpkin Pie, a Patch, and a Monster Mash in the City Named for Pumpkins

The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival fills Juan Bautista de Anza Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Here are the ticket prices, what's included,…Sep 23, 2026

Soundtrack art for By Any Means: The Album

By Any Means: The Album Set for September 25th Release

By Any Means: The Album, music from and inspired by the film, arrived September 25, 2026 from Anzie Blue Records and Surf…Sep 23, 2026

The 824 Journal Artists to Watch title card for La Mave, Filipino R&B

Artists to Watch

Artists to Watch: La Mave

Filipino R&B artist La Mave debuted in 2024. A year later "Dominga" with Nateman went viral and reached No. 6 on Billboard…Sep 23, 2026