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Articles from the February 9, 2026 edition


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  • Grammy Stars Celebrated at GBK's Iconic Annual Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 13, 2026

    February 5th, Los Angeles--The music industry just had its biggest night, the GRAMMY Awards on February 1st in Los Angeles. Veteran gifting company GBK celebrated the 2026 Grammy Awards at the GBK Brand Bar’s exclusive, invite-only Annual Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge, held at the newly renovated W Hotel in the heart of Hollywood, the day before the Awards ceremony. This year’s Grammy nominees, honorees, past winners, along with additional musicians and celebrities, came together t...

  • Bad Bunny's Spanish Only Superbowl Performance Offends Some Conservatives, Entertains Millions of Viewers

    Good Rabbit, Observer Staff Writeer|Updated Feb 10, 2026

    Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) delivered a controversial and highly celebrated halftime performance at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This marked the first time a Latin artist headlined the Super Bowl halftime show solo, and it was performed entirely in Spanish, making it a groundbreaking celebration of Puerto Rican and broader Latin culture.The roughly 13-minute set was described as an exuberant, high-energy...

  • $8,000 Per Super Bowl Ticket? How Much Were Tickets to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara Really?

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Sports|Updated Feb 9, 2026

    February 9, 2026--As the echoes of Super Bowl LX fade from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California-where the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in a highly anticipated rematch-the question lingers for fans still reeling from the price tags: Were those eye-popping resale figures really what it cost to attend the big game? Viral clips and social media posts circulated widely in the lead-up to Sunday's championship, with attendees boasting (or...

  • Santa Monica Residents Raise Conflict-of-Interest Concerns Over Council Vote on Affordable Housing Project

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 9, 2026

    Santa Monica, CA - February 9, 2026 - A group of local residents and neighborhood organizations has formally questioned the validity of a December 17, 2025, Santa Monica City Council vote approving development agreements for an affordable housing project with the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC). The vote, listed as Agenda Item 11.A, approved a 99-year ground lease on city-owned land at 14th Street and committed $13.5 million from the city's Housing Trust Fund...

  • Car Crashes Into 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Blvd, Killing Three Bakery Patrons and Injuring Six Other People

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 8, 2026

    A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, when a 92-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the 99 Ranch Market in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, killing three people and injuring six others. The incident took place shortly after noon near the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Rochester Avenue. Authorities reported that the driver, operating a silver Mercedes sedan (though some early reports mentioned a different make),...

  • Venice RV Removed from Lincoln Blvd After Months of Complaints From Residents Tired of Electricity Stealing, Drug Dealers who live in RV

    Mike Hunt, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park announced today that a long-standing nuisance involving an illegally parked recreational vehicle (RV) on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice has finally been resolved. In an Instagram post shared earlier today, Councilwoman Park, who represents Council District 11 including Venice, highlighted the RV that had been blocking traffic for months. Accompanying photos showed the vehicle in question and presumably its removal. Park wrote. "In...

  • From chips to dips: What fans are serving for the Big Game

    Stacker, Jackie Dowling for Daisy Brand|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    From chips to dips: What fans are serving for the Big Game Each year, the Big Game ranks among the most food-centric events in the United States. In fact, Americans consume more on this day than on any other day of the year, besides Thanksgiving. Millions of households will be preparing snacks for watch parties, and dips in particular have become a centerpiece of game day spreads, as party hosts are looking for shareable foods that are easy to serve and require minimal...

  • How to tell if your dog really loves you

    Stacker, Elizabeth Wieck for Ollie|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    How to tell if your dog really loves you Your dog loves you, and not just because you’re the one who fills the food bowl every day (though that certainly doesn’t hurt). Dogs are social creatures and hard-wired to connect with humans. Over thousands of years, they’ve learned to read our emotions, respond to our cues, and form real emotional bonds. So that attachment you feel to your pup? It’s genuine—and reciprocated. You probably already recognize the obvious signs of love:...

  • This heart health test spots risks better than cholesterol

    Stacker, Stephanie Witmer for Hone Health|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    This heart health test spots risks better than cholesterol You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture of whether the fats circulating in your bloodstream are likely to turn into artery-clogging plaque—and raise your risk of heart disease. “ApoB may be a better marker for heart disease risk since it reflects all of the bad...

  • What is a grace period for payments and how does it work?

    Stacker, Dana George for Achieve|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    What is a grace period for payments and how does it work? When someone gives you grace, they’re giving you a special favor or allowance. In the financial world, a grace period gives you more time to pay before certain consequences kick in. Achieve explains what a grace period is and how you could use your grace period to your advantage when you need to. Key takeaways: - A grace period gives you time to pay before certain fees and charges kick in. - Lenders are not required t...

  • Healthy aging habits by decade: Your wellness blueprint for aging

    Stacker, Brooke Diaz for Life Extension|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    Healthy aging habits by decade: Your wellness blueprint for aging What's the best age to start a healthy aging routine? Whatever your current age happens to be, of course. Whether you've just graduated college or are enjoying your retirement years, there's no time like right now to start your longevity strategy. Getting a head start is always ideal, but if your youth involved more partying and processed foods than mindfulness and fresh kale, it's never too late to turn things...

  • Survey: Small business profitability forecasts dropping nearly 50% year over year

    Stacker, Robert Pursell for Bluevine|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    Survey: Small business profitability forecasts dropping nearly 50% year over year Since the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been tackling a growing number of challenges outside their control. Prices keep climbing, consumer appetites keep changing, and the labor market is evolving rapidly, thanks in part to artificial intelligence. To understand how small business owners (SBOs) are feeling during a difficult time for small businesses across the country, Bluevine...

  • The side hustle tipping point: When a gig becomes a real business, and what happens if you wait too long to formalize

    Stacker, Davy Deluge for InCorp|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    The side hustle tipping point: When a gig becomes a real business, and what happens if you wait too long to formalize The nine-to-five is no longer the sole financial engine for millions of Americans. As living costs climb and job security feels less certain, side hustles have shifted from optional extras to essential income streams. Even professionals with full-time roles are selling products online, consulting after hours, or building creator platforms to close the gap. And...

  • How to align CRM and email marketing for better customer relationships

    Stacker, Sam Poole for Nutshell|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    How to align CRM and email marketing for better customer relationships Customer relationship management and email marketing operations are more deeply interconnected than you may expect. When these systems work in isolation, businesses miss critical opportunities to engage customers meaningfully. Proper alignment between CRM and email marketing transforms how organizations nurture relationships, manage data, and execute campaigns. Here’s Nutshell’s guide to creating that align...

  • Anheuser-Busch to Close Fairfield Brewery in February, Citing National Production Realignment

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    Fairfield, California — February 5, 2026 — Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest beer producer, is set to permanently close its longstanding brewery in Fairfield later this month, marking the end of nearly 50 years of operations at the site and affecting approximately 238 local employees. The facility at 3101 Busch Drive, which opened in 1976, will cease production between February 9 and February 22, 2026, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) fili...

  • Cat's Meow: Flossie, World's Oldest Living House Cat, Turns 30 Years Old

    Pussy McPurrington, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2026

    Flossie, a remarkable British tortoiseshell cat, has officially turned 30 years old, cementing her status as the world's oldest living cat according to Guinness World Records.Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie celebrated her milestone birthday late last year, reaching an astonishing age that equates to roughly 140–160 years in human terms, depending on the conversion method used. The Guinness World Records organization first verified and recognized her as the oldest living c...