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This week in Los Angeles | September 5th

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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES

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Good Morning Los Angeles!

Affirmation For the week: "This weekend, I embrace joy, rest, and new possibilities with an open heart."

IN THE NEWS

LOCAL

DO YOU KNOW LA?

TAKE A MOMENT TO ANSWER OUR WEEKLY QUIZ QUESTION-TEST YOUR SKILLS!(ANSWER AT THE END OF TODAY’S NEWSLETTER)

Which Los Angeles-based record label did Chris Brown sign with early in his career?

a) Interscope Records

b) Jive Records

c) Def Jam Recordings

d) Atlantic Records

TOGETHER WITH:

The 30th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM, along Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Vernon Avenue in Los Angeles, hosted by LA City Councilmember Curren Price, District 9. This iconic free event celebrates three decades of jazz heritage with stellar performances by world-class artists, including GRAMMY-winning storyteller Gregory Porter, legendary conguero Poncho Sánchez, and vocal sensation Jazzmeia Horn, alongside local talents.

Experience vibrant melodies, explore the Arts Pavilion showcasing stunning installations, and savor offerings from savory food trucks, all in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of South Central L.A.’s historic corridor. This celebration of community and culture is not to be missed. Follow @CentralAveJazzFest on Instagram for updates.

INTO THE WEEKEND

Parties 

Friday 9/5

Saturday 9/6

Sunday 9/7

Thursday 9/11

Friday 9/12

DO YOU KNOW LA: QUIZ ANSWER

ANSWER: B) Jive Records

Chris Brown signed with Jive Records, which had a significant presence in Los Angeles, in the early 2000s. This label released his debut album, Chris Brown, in 2005.

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