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Man in a black blazer speaks to a small audience seated in a circle inside a store with shelves of hair products behind him.

ILLUSIONS & INK

Magician Zach Waldman brings close-up magic to Kiss Kiss Tattoo shop

The latest installment of his Wildcard Road Show unfolds July 18.

Bird's-eye view of a large gray-roofed mansion with a fenced green tennis court to the left and lush trees surrounding the property, all under a sunny sky.

REAL ESTATE

Elon Musk’s former Bel-Air mansion back on the market for $49.8M

The world's richest man originally rented the property.

Students sit around tables with laptops in a bright, modern study space; some wear headphones and work intently on projects.

EDUCATION

AI-powered Alpha School in Santa Monica has no ‘teachers,’ claims to outperform Harvard-Westlake

Alpha School Santa Monica is opening next month at 3002 Main Street.

Front of a small café with a dark blue awning that says 'cafe zella', and signs 'Tea' and 'Sandwiches' on either side over a large glass window.

"WHY FIX WHAT'S NOT BROKEN?"

Wellside Cafe will feature menu items, staff from Cafe Zella

The new owner also operates a neighboring adult day care center.

Smiling woman, Lexi Minetree, in a pink cardigan holding a small brown dog wearing a pink coat indoors in a bright kitchen setting.

STREAMING REVIEW

‘Elle’: Lexi Minetree brings depth, vulnerability, passion to Prime series

Lexi Minetree takes over the role made famous by Reese Witherspoon.