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This year, spring for a great brunch under $100 per person. Family-friendly fêtes feature egg hunts and face painting, or you can keep it calm and classy with live harp music and egg-centric cocktails.
The days are getting longer and there's way more pastel out there — yes, it's Easter Sunday on April 5. You may be thinking about getting together with friends and family, so here's a list of the best Easter brunches under $100 per person that your whole fluffle will love. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is hosting a Rooftop Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt when you visit the hotel on Easter weekend. Even more important than the food is the fun, which includes an egg hunt and face painting for the kids following the brunch. Adults also have a chance to win prizes, like an overnight stay in a junior suite. The price is $95 for adults and $45 for children under $12.Focus on family instead of fixing things up, thanks to an Easter brunch at home, catered by Gelson's. Try a spiral-glazed ham that feeds eight or a vegetable lasagna for 12 Finish the fiesta with touches like fresh flowers and smoked salmon deviled eggs with caviar .is already open with store pickup from April 3 to April 5. The last day to order is April 3.The Culver Hotel will host their afternoon tea in the Grand Lobby and Crystal Room, where Easter bonnets are encouraged. Take in the sounds of a live harpist while you relish in housemade scones, chicken curry tea sandwiches, petit fours, and loose-leaf teas. The cost is $75 per person before adding on garden-fresh cocktails or bubbly. The hotel will also be hosting a full buffet brunch for $95 per person and $45 for children if you'd prefer a little more feasting. Face painting will be offered in the garden for children of all ages.Bunny Bungalows Although not a brunch, it’s easy to curate an afternoon adventure around this family photo opportunity. The Easter Bunny is currently burrowing at the Bunny Bungalows atCaruso Members can get extra perks like petting zoo access on select days, and keep your eyes open for golden egg days, which come with $15 vouchers to select restaurants. Pricing begins at $55.Published March 26, 2026 4:27 PM IOC President Kirsty Coventry speaks during an IOC event ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 1 in Milan, Italy.The International Olympic Committee will prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, starting at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles., approved by the IOC's executive committee Thursday, requires all athletes to undergo a genetic test to compete in women's sporting events at the Olympics.The move comes as transgender athletes' participation in sports at all levels — from youth athletics to professional competition — faces intense scrutiny and often partisan debate including inThe new Olympic policy limits participation in the women's competitions to"biological females" in order"to ensure fairness, safety and integrity in elite competition." The policy change faced immediate criticism from some women's groups and LGBTQ organizations.The International Olympic Committee will prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, starting at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles., approved by the IOC's executive committee Thursday, requires all athletes to undergo a genetic test to compete in women's sporting events at the Olympics. The move comes as transgender athletes' participation in sports at all levels — from youth athletics to professional competition — faces intense scrutiny and often partisan debate, including in "At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat," IOC President Kirsty Coventry said today, announcing the ban."So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category." The number of transgender women competing in international sporting events like the Olympics is estimated to be tiny, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA Law, a research center focused on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The push to bar trans athletes from girls' and women's sports has picked up as" It is basically the IOC bowing down to the pressure on its body by the federal government, and particularly Donald Trump," said Terra Russell-Slavin with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, responding to the new policy on Thursday.The new Olympic policy limits participation in the women's competitions to"biological females" in order"to ensure fairness, safety and integrity in elite competition." The IOC had previously allowed individual sports federations to set their own rules for trans athletes — but the topic became a huge focus of controversy inThe policy change faced immediate criticism from some women's groups and LGBTQ organizations. “By mandating sex testing and excluding transgender and intersex women from competition, the International Olympic Committee is embracing a policy that invites confusion, stigma and invasive scrutiny rather than clarity or safety," Brian Dittmeier, director of LGBTQI equality at the National Women’s Law Center, said in a statement., less than one in three young LGBTQ people reported participating in sports. Many cited fear of discrimination as a barrier. The policy will require all female athletes to do an SRY gene test to determine if a"Y" chromosome is present. According to the IOC, with"rare exceptions," no athletes who test positive will be able to compete in women's sports at the Olympics.InterACT, a group that advocates for intersex youth, said the IOC's new required genetic test discriminates against intersex athletes — athletes whose sex characteristics don't fall into the binary categories of male or female. "Sex testing invades all women’s privacy, forcing them to give up their personal medical and genetic information for the IOC to determine if they are 'woman enough' to compete," Erika Lorshbough, interACT’s executive director, said in a statement. Some groups in California celebrated the change, including the California Family Council, a conservative and religious advocacy group that is pushing the California Interscholastic Federation, California high school's governing body for sports, to ban trans youth from girls' sports. "We're going to see that reflected in the Olympics, which will be coming up in L.A.," Sophia Lorey with California Family Council said in a video on Instagram about the IOC's new policy."So it's going to be interesting to see how this plays out." Russell-Slavin with the L.A. LGBT Center said Olympic organizers and local politicians should respond to the ban by affirming their support for trans people in Los Angeles. " The fact that the policy will be implemented for the first time in Los Angeles is also at direct odds with our values as a city," she said."I feel very clearly that one of the things that makes Los Angeles so great is our diversity and our inclusion, and this is the opposite."The city of Anaheim is looking to create an immigration legal defense fund for residents affected by ongoing ICE raids.The city of Anaheim is looking to create an immigration legal defense fund for residents affected by ongoing ICE raids.The City Council on Tuesday unanimously directed the city attorney’s office to move forward with searching and entering into an agreement with a nonprofit to provide legal aid. That fund could range from $50,000 to $100,000.The fund would connect families of detained loved ones with legal professionals in the first 24 to 48 hours of an arrest. Anaheim public information officer Mike Lyster told the Council that it’s a critical time for families.In July, in response to the ICE raids, the city created the Anaheim Contigo program, which helps residents with rent, groceries and other essentials.The city of Anaheim is looking to create an immigration legal defense fund for residents affected by ongoing ICE raids. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously directed the city attorney’s office to move forward with searching and entering into an agreement with a nonprofit to provide legal aid. That fund could range from $50,000 to $100,000. The city has had talks with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Immigrant Defenders and the Public Law Center, according to The idea is to connect families of detained loved ones to legal professionals within the first 24 to 48 hours of an arrest. Anaheim public information officer Mike Lyster told the council it’s a critical time for families. “As you can imagine, most families, when we approach them, have a shell-shocked look,” Lyster said. “They have no idea what to do, what's next or even where to find their loved one.”Tuesday’s discussion comes as families throughout Anaheim, like many Southern California cities, continue to see immigration enforcement since last summer. City Councilmember Carlos Leon said that in times of crisis, immigrant families can be taken advantage of by bad actors. “I know firsthand of families that say they were charged $20,000 to $30,000 and literally have nothing to show for it,” Leon said. “And families pay that because they're scared, because they don't know who else to call, and in that moment, any answer feels better than no answer.”City Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava questioned the defense fund amount and said the proposed funding seemed low. “I don't anticipate this is going to end anytime soon. Anaheim has been hit a lot lately,” Rubalcava said. “I would even be supportive if we looked at a higher amount, so we don't have to come back to council. It just gives a little more room for support when our residents need it.” Interim City Manager Greg Garcia said he thinks the $100,000 could go a long way. He explained the money isn’t meant to pay for a staff attorney to work on a set number of cases. “Our focus is going to be on supplementing and enhancing the intake and counseling services at the front end,” Garcia said. “But I won't have that refined scope until we finalize the agreement with our nonprofit partners.”program, which provides immigrant households with financial assistance for rent, groceries and other essentials. The city also posts timely updates on immigration enforcement actions in Anaheim. Initial funding for grants through that program was $250,000. It has so far benefited 343 Anaheim residents, according to city documents. Starting next month, the city’s housing department will launch the “Stay Housed Anaheim Program,” which will provide one-time emergency rental assistance of up to $3,000 to qualifying residents. The Anaheim Public Utilities will expand access to electrical and water bill assistance programs. The Contigo fund balance sits at around $45,310 and will continue to be utilized for general expenses not covered by the rental or utility programs, like medical costs, phone bills and transportation.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.Lynette Howell Taylor, President, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, speaks onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.The Academy Awards will leave its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in 2029.The Academy announced today that it had reached a 10 year agreement with AEG, the company that operates L.A. Live, to host the Oscars at the Peacock through 2039.for the first time, instead of being broadcast live on television. It's also an interesting move, given that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences developed the Dolby Theatre specifically to be the home of the Oscars. But the Peacock Theater's 7,000 seat capacity is nearly double the size of the Dolby, and the open-air plaza provides a bigger outdoor space for red carpet arrivals and other pre- and post-show activities.The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown hosted the Oscars from 1968 to 1986 and became heavily associated with the ceremony. The Oscars then alternated between the Chandler and the Shrine Auditorium next to USC before landing at the Dolby in 2002.The Oscars will remain at the Dolby The/a/tre and be broadcast on ABC in 2027 and 2028. In the mantime, AEG said in athat it would upgrade several parts of the Peacock, including its stage and lighting systems, lobby, backstage facilities and more.Los Angeles city employees can no longer hold second jobs with federal immigration enforcement agencies. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents District 7, introduced the motion to establish the policy, which was unanimously approved by the council on Wednesday, with one member absent.The policy applies to anyone working for the city full or part-time, as well as appointed officers and retirees returning for short-term work. It bars them from compensated work investigating, enforcing or assisting in civil immigration enforcement outside of their city employment. Feldstein Soto said employees who violate the policy would face discipline and could be terminated.Rodriguez first introduced the bill late last year after the Trump administration sent federal immigration agents to conduct raids and eventually deployed troops to quell widespread protests in Los Angeles. Rodriguez and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto have both said that there is no evidence that city employees had been moonlighting in immigration raids. But they emphasized that the city needed to remain clear about such boundaries with federal agencies that have been rapidly recruiting to deliver on the federal government’s deportation promises.City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents District 7, introduced the motion to establish the policy, which was unanimously approved by the council on Wednesday, with one member absent. “Families can trust the public servants that are employed with the city of Los Angeles to not be engaged in other employment activities that will compromise their work and their role and the level of trust that we need to exemplify here in this city,” Rodriguez said during the press conference. When The LA Local asked whether there was any evidence that city employees had been moonlighting in immigration raids, Rodriguez and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto both said no. But they emphasized that the city needed to remain clear about such boundaries with federal agencies that have been rapidly recruiting to deliver on the federal government’s deportation promises. Rodriguez first introduced the bill late last year after the Trump administration sent federal immigration agents to conduct raids and eventually deployed troops to quell widespread protests in Los Angeles. During a press conference held at City Hall before the vote, Rodriguez said that the policy ensures city employees stay focused on LA’s priorities and values. She said the federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement conflicts with the responsibilities of the city’s public servants. “Our employees are not going to serve dual masters,” Rodriguez said. “That is a critical step to building back whatever trust may have been lost in the last 12 months. We stand behind our immigrant communities. We stand behind the fact that local law enforcement is here to ensure public safety.” The motion amends the city’s Municipal Code, building on an exemption for city employees taking outside jobs without prior approval from their department’s administrators. The previous code did not address whether city employees could work for federal immigration agencies, including law enforcement and administrative work. Feldstein Soto, who joined Rodriguez at City Hall before the vote, said that Angelenos deserve to seek services from any city department with confidence that the person behind the counter “does not have an off-duty employer whose job it is to deport you or your family. And this ordinance ensures that’s the case.” The policy applies to anyone working for the city full or part-time, as well as appointed officers and retirees returning for short-term work. It bars them from compensated work investigating, enforcing or assisting in civil immigration enforcement outside of their city employment.Similar policies have been introduced in other jurisdictions, including one in February in the California State Legislature by State Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and Sen. Maria Elena Durazo. Rodriguez’s measure is among the first adopted by a city council in the nation. She said it is unique because it applies to all jobs, while some have focused only on restricting law enforcement employees. “We’re making history here in the city of Los Angeles that is setting an excellent example for other communities and other cities to follow across the nation,” Rodriguez said.
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