Entertainment Reporter

Richard Guzman

Richard Guzman writes about music and pop culture. He has previously written for the El Paso Times, The Desert Sun in Palm Springs and was City Editor at Los Angeles Downtown News. He graduated from Cal State Northridge with a Bachelor in Journalism.

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Surf music fans can step back in time and listen to a memorable live concert recorded thirty years ago at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach thanks to the release of a new live album dibbed “Legends of Surf Guitar.” (Photo by Les Perry)

1995 show by surf rock legends in Hermosa Beach brought to life on new album

June 30, 2025 at 8:44 a.m.

'Legends of Surf Guitar' is a long-lost recording of a star-studded show at the Lighthouse Cafe 30 years ago.

Yeastie Boys Bagels, which is known for its hand-rolled bagels, will land at its new location, parking in front of 1300 Highland Ave., in Manhattan Beach starting at 8 a.m. June 27. (Photo by Ira Edelman)

Yeastie Boys Bagels parks new truck permanently in Manhattan Beach

June 26, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

Founded in Los Angeles by New York-trained bagel maker Evan Fox, the food truck offers classic New York bagels and original creations.

EEEEEATSCON LA, a food festival that features bigger portions of food rather than small tasting bites offered at many food festivals, returns to The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica June 28-29. (Photo courtesy EEEEEATSCON LA_

Grub on some of the hottest food around at this Santa Monica food festival

June 24, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.

The annual food festival brings big portions and popular restaurants from LA and across the nation.

In this Saturday, June 19, 2021, photo, Caroline Styne, co-owner and wine director at The Lucques Group, serves wine to attorney Alec Nedelman, celebrating early “Father’s Day “with his family at the A.O.C. Brentwood restaurant in Los Angeles. The restaurant will close its door for good on Aug. 1 due to several economic issues. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Beloved Brentwood restaurant and wine bar A.O.C. to close its doors Aug. 1

June 25, 2025 at 9:40 a.m.

The restaurant became known for its fine dining seasonally driven small-plates concept and popular wine bar.

Fireworks rain down on the Queen Mary for the culmination of its Fourth of July celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Long Beach. The ship will once again host a Fourth of July event and fireworks this year. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

July 4th 2025: 12 ways to celebrate Fourth of July in Southern California

June 23, 2025 at 9:23 a.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at these local events

The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of beach sports, live music and a historic look at the city’s coastal history. (Photo courtesy Santa Monica Pier)

Santa Monica celebrates beach culture and sports with Pier 360 festival

June 19, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Sports competitions, live music set for the Santa Monica pier June 28-29.

Jesika von Rabbit released her latest solo album “Bunnywood Babylon” on June 13. She’s performing at the Redwood Bar in downtown Los Angeles June 20 in support of the new record. (Photo by Aydra Swan)

Desert music ‘queen’ Jesika von Rabbit releases new solo record

June 18, 2025 at 8:34 a.m.

The singer will perform at the Redwood Bar in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 20.

The Venice Summer Fest will take place from noon to 8 p.m. June 21 at 12257 Venice Blvd. (Photo courtesy @amelie_e_uchiike, @amandalaphotography)

Venice Summer Festival celebrates the Westside community this weekend

June 17, 2025 at 10:18 a.m.

Free summer festival brings live music and more to Mar Vista

The Music Center’s free Dance DTLA series will take place on six select Friday nights, June 20 through Aug. 1, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Jerry Moss Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. (Photo by Will Tee Yang)

The summer of dance arrives at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles

June 16, 2025 at 9:21 a.m.

Get your dance on for free in downtown Los Angeles this summer.

The 5th annual Rosé Day Los Angeles returns to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas where about 4,000 people are expected to attend the Rosé soirée that will include a day of sipping on glasses of rosé wines and more. (Photo by Max Kiss)

It’s raining pink wine and flower petals on Rosé Day in Los Angeles

June 10, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

Rosé wine will be the highlight of this fancy picnic event happening June 14 in Calabasas.