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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: July 29 - August 1

LAFC take on Vancouver, a classic surf film in Malibu, Maria Bamford at Skylight, Downtown L.A. Art Night returns, melon tasting and more.

A close-up shot at LAFC fans in the stands from earlier this year , many wearing the team's black-and-gold colors in the form of bucket hats and jerseys and waving teams flags that say "Los Angeles," "We Are LAFC" and "Campeones"

Disneyland workers to vote on tentative labor deal on Monday

The agreement between the unions representing 14,000 Disney works and the theme park was announced last week.

A line of Disney staff in sky blue face masks, plaid vests, and blue skirts or pants wave at people walking down Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland.

Video game performers strike over AI: 'It puts our existence in jeopardy'

Workers said artificial intelligence threatens their profession.

Three people are picketing outside a studio with a water tower featuring the painted image of Mickey Mouse rising in the background. They have varying shades of brown skin, and they're wearing matching black T-shirts. Their signs read "SAG-AFTRA on strike!"

Natalie Portman impresses in 'Lady in the Lake', but did she get this specific East Coast accent right?

Critics review Lady in the Lake, Kleo and Time Bandits, and they share takeaways for watching the Olympics.

A woman with dark brown hair, rosy cheeks and light and dark blue sweater stares seriously.

Video game performers to strike in dispute over artificial intelligence

The strike will begin at 12:01am Friday, the second walk out in a decade for the union.

A group of women mostly wearing black "SAG-AFTRA" T-shirts walk in a picket line along a sidewalk. Their signs read "SAG-AFTRA on strike." One has her sleeves rolled up to her shoulders. One has a head wrap tied tightly to her scalp. Two others are wearing wide-brimmed sun hats.

Your guide to keeping up with the Paris Olympics

The 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris with a splashy opening ceremony on Friday and will run through Aug. 11. Here's how to keep up with the action, from primetime viewing to occasional scrolling.

LA’s ‘Great Wall’ mural expansion won’t be done until 2027, but you can take a peek now

We have an up-close look at the new work that’s been done by artist Judy Baca at LACMA.

A painting of three feminine presenting people with medium-light skin tone wearing brown berets with patch that reads "La Causa." They are being led my police with their hands around their backs. In the background you can see a protest.

Hit pause and rewind, VHS is back!

The analog 80s classic is having a resurgence in Los Angeles. We dig into why.

A "new arrivals" shelf at a video store, featuring VHS tapes like "Something Wild" and "Slap Shot"

Hollywood's warm embrace of Kamala Harris and their long history

The industry's A list identified her as a political alley early on and developed a significant relationship that has led to this.

A white woman and man dressed in black formal wear appear alongside a Black woman at an event.

Hollywood writers weigh how much they're willing to sacrifice in industry downturn

Because they can barely hold their head above water, they’ve had to skip doctor’s visits and anything else where they can save enough to last until their next gig comes by.

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