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This week In Los Angeles | February 26th

February 26, 2026

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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES

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Just be yourself and wear deodorant - Jhene Aiko

IN THE NEWS

A Body Was Found In The Water Near The Queen Mary In LBC

A man’s body was found floating in the water near the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Monday night. The cause of d*ath is unknown and is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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J.Cole’s Civic Breaks Down On The Way To Los Angeles

J. Cole tweets “Tried to make it to LA before we go back home, the Civic said it had enough and broke on us! Phoenix, we here now while the car is getting fixed 🤞🏾 Gonna mob around the city in the sprinter selling CD’s in the meantime.”

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Inglewood gets yet ANOTHER Hotel

The Anthem Los Angeles Stadium District, Tapestry by Hilton, a newly revamped hotel near major venues, offers 179 rooms, a pool, rooftop bar, and themed experiences. The hotel aims to be a hub for events, with a year-long lineup of programming and activations.

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FBI RAIDS OFFICE OF LAUSD SUPT. ALBERTO CARVALHO

Federal agents from the FBI executed search warrants today, February 25, 2026, at the San Pedro home and downtown Los Angeles headquarters of LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. While the specific nature of the investigation remains under court seal, the activity was not limited to California; a third search was simultaneously conducted at a residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida, near Miami where Carvalho served as superintendent for over a decade.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation, though no arrests have been made and no formal charges have been filed as of this afternoon. The raids follow a period of significant tension between the district and federal authorities, including a recent Department of Justice move to join a discrimination lawsuit against the district. Other potential areas of scrutiny include the 2024 collapse of the district's $3 million "Ed" AI chatbot project and the general oversight of federal pandemic relief funds.

BLACC SAM & SCOTTIE SIT DOWN AHEAD OF NIPSEY SQUARE CEREMONY

Blacc Sam pulled up to the Scottie & FRNDS show for a conversation ahead of this big weekend for the Marathon brand! He’s breaking everything down before the grand opening of Marathon LBC and the official Nipsey Hussle Square Ceremony. The full interview drops this Friday morning at 10 AM, so make sure you set your reminders—you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

TOGETHER WITH MARATHON BURGER

Marathon Burger is more than just a pit stop; it’s a culinary destination built on the belief that every great day deserves a victory lap. Known for their "Gold Medal" standards, they’ve mastered the art of the craft burger by using premium, locally-sourced ingredients and a signature sauce that has gained a cult following. From the toasted brioche buns to their perfectly seasoned patties, Marathon Burger is dedicated to setting the pace for quality in the fast-casual world.

INTO THE WEEKEND

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Thursday 2/26

Friday 2/27

Saturday 2/28

  1. Black Market Flea at The Beehive in Florence

  2. City of Los Angeles: Nipsey Hussle Square Sign Dedication Ceremony in Hyde Park

  3. Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories at LAPL Central Branch in DTLA 

  4. Black Women Adventures x The Black Girl Social Club SD: Melanin & Magic Disneyland Meet-Up at Disneyland in Anaheim 

  5. Black Education Expo at West Los Angeles College in Culver City 

  6. Zay Monae: Compton Photo Walk at The Compton Art & History Museum 

  7. Breathe and Be: Rooftop Yoga at Broken Shaker at Freehand in DTLA

  8. Boots & Bloom: Line Dancing Event at Bloom Ranch in Acton

  9. L.A. Loc & Crown Fest Launch Party at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park 

  10. Black & Proud: A Black Rocks Black History Month Celebration at LA Boulders in Downtown Arts District 

  11. “In Our Mother’s Gardens” Film Screening at Black Thumb Farm in Panorama City 

  12. In The Room: A Book(ish) Social Club at Pillar by Colour Bloc Creative in Leimert Park

  13. The Black Enough for Everybody Comedy Show in Inglewood (Location on RSVP) 

  14. Sites of Memory: A Meditative Write-In at Black Being LA in Inglewood 

  15. Play, Girls, Play: A Script Reading Series at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park

  16. Singles Sip & Paint at Compton Art & History Museum

  17. “Strawberry Faces” Solo Exhibition by Kevin Powers at 3110 Gallery in Silver Lake 

  18. Bonfire Stories Comedy Show at LTE Studios in Downtown Arts District

  19. A Conversation with Bennie Maupin & Mood at Black Lantern Books in Inglewood 

  20. Donye Taylor x Dime Jones: Black Standard Time Pop-Up at Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park

  21. Black in the Valley: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt (Location on RSVP) 

  22. Black Arc: Bending Memory + Vision at ARRAY in Historic Filipinotown

  23. Knockout Kitchen: Haitian Cooking Experience with Chef KO in Culver City (Location on RSVP) 

  24. Ladies Love A Dope Comedy Show at The Gathering Spot in West Adams 

  25. Keeping It 100: Black Note Spoken Word Poetry Showcase at The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park

  26. Faith & Flow: Valentine’s Day Edition Poetry at The Living Room LA in Downtown Arts District 

  27. Where Black Futures Take Root: A Black Climate Wellness Gathering at Compton Community Garden 

  28. Joy Emersion LA: (Black) Edition at Greenstone Farm & Sanctuary (location on RSVP)

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