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A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH LAUREN HALSEY

Scottie sat down with Los Angeles artist Lauren Halsey to talk about her powerful public art project rooted in South Central — the community she grew up in and continues to transform through her work. From monumental architecture to street-level storytelling, Lauren shares the vision, the process, and the people behind it all.

IN THE NEWS

Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for re-election

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has officially thrown her support behind Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in her 2026 re-election bid, marking one of the most significant political endorsements in the race so far. The backing from Harris — who remains one of the most recognizable Democratic figures in the country and holds deep roots in California politics — signals a strong show of confidence in Bass's leadership at a critical moment for the city.

Mayor Bass is running for re-election amid an intense spotlight on her administration's handling of the January 2025 wildfires, which devastated large portions of the LA region and drew both national attention and sharp criticism. Harris's endorsement could provide a meaningful boost heading into the race, helping to shore up Bass's standing among Democratic voters who may have questions about her crisis response — while also reinforcing the narrative that Bass has the backing of the party's most prominent voices.

FREE NBA PLAYOFF TICKETS AT COSM

We're back again. COSM — the most immersive sports viewing experience in Los Angeles — and SBRBN are giving away FREE tickets to more games. First come, first serve. Enter below.

🏀 05/10 — Knicks @ 76ers (Conference Semifinals, Game 4)

🏀 05/10 — Spurs @ Timberwolves (Conference Semifinals, Game 4)

⚽ 05/16 — FA Cup Final: Manchester City vs. Chelsea

Quick note — Club SBRBN members got first access. That's how membership works. They always get the call before anyone else. If pairs remain after members claim, we open it up — but availability isn't guaranteed.

This is what Club SBRBN is built for. Early access to real experiences in LA before the public even knows about it. For $7/month or $50/year, you're always first in line. Free tickets at COSM is just the start — we have more coming.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

Unstoppable Season is a three-part free event series designed to help you move, heal, and transform — and it's happening right here in LA. Featuring appearances from Issa Rae, Spencer Paysinger, Bechir Sylvain, Candis Quinney, and more, each experience is built around community, wellness, and real action.

The series kicks off with MOVE — a Live Unstoppable Walk/Run on May 9th at 8AM (123 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood), followed by HEAL, an Unstoppable Wellness Meetup on May 20th at 5:45PM at the same location. It wraps up with TRANSFORM on May 27th at 7PM, a virtual experience that's free to join. All events are free to attend, but space is limited — RSVP at healthmatters.clinic/takeactionla.

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