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1. West Hollywood's Mother Lode Bar refutes stabbing claims following weekend fight (thepridela.com) — A well-known Santa Monica Boulevard bar in West Hollywood is pushing back on reports that a stabbing occurred during a weekend altercation, saying a customer threw a drink at a bartender and then physically attacked a doorman but never used a knife. Management clarified the situation on Instagram, while the West Hollywood Sheriff's Department confirmed an injured employee was taken to the hospital. The bar says it remains open and welcomes patrons.
2. Is Your WeHo Building Safe in a Quake? New Retrofit Grants Could Help (wehoonline.com) — West Hollywood apartment-building owners can now apply for sizable state grants to help cover mandatory seismic retrofits on older soft-story buildings, but registration closes September 30 and funds are limited. The program reimburses a large share of engineering, permit, and construction costs for qualifying five- to ten-unit properties, so landlords should review the rules carefully before hiring contractors or starting work.
3. Employees Only Closing After 'Death by a Thousand Cuts' (wehoonline.com) — A well-known cocktail bar on Santa Monica Boulevard is closing after more than eight years, with its final night set for Sunday, September 27. Management cites West Hollywood's high minimum wage and paid-leave rules among many financial pressures, alongside inflation, changing drinking habits, and slower film and TV production. The closure adds to a growing list of longtime West Hollywood restaurants and bars that have recently shut their doors.
4. City of West Hollywood to Host 'Live on Sunset' Free Concert Event on The Sunset Strip (wehotimes.com) — West Hollywood is planning a free, registration-only Live On Sunset concert on the Sunset Strip on November 14, 2026, with a main stage, food, and fan activations between Doheny and San Vicente. Residents can sign up online or via text to get lineup announcements, event details, and street-closure updates for this large-scale neighborhood music celebration.
5. The City of West Hollywood is Celebrating Bi+ Visibility Week (wehotimes.com) — West Hollywood will mark Bi+ Visibility Week by flying the Bisexual+ Pride flag along Santa Monica Boulevard and at City Hall, plus hosting a storytelling summit at Council Chambers. Local readers can RSVP for the free September 19 summit and buy tickets for the September 26 comedy show at Hotel Ziggy, both spotlighting bi+ artists, advocates, and performers.
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