WeHo Times

WEHO TIMES is a digital news platform dedicated to sharing the stories and happenings of West Hollywood. With a commitment to impartial journalism and quality photography, WEHO TIMES provides daily updates on the most recent news in the city. Established in 2017, this online publication covers a range of topics including cultural events, local personalities, political issues, notable locations, nightlife, and the rich history that contribute to the vibrant and creative atmosphere of West Hollywood.

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Rainbow Bar & Grill Reaches Settlement with Accusers of Porn Star Ron Jeremy

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

The Rainbow Bar & Grill, the famed Sunset Strip venue in West Hollywood long accused of enabling adult film actor Ron Jeremy’s alleged assaults, has reached confidential settlements with at least nine women, lawyers revealed during a court hearing Tuesday. Rolling Stone reports that the agreement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged the bar allowed Ron Jeremy, born Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, to prey on female patrons over the years.
Exhibition Celebrating Drag History in West Hollywood to Open in May

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Mike Pingel

One Institute will debut a new exhibition next month celebrating four decades of drag in West Hollywood, as part of the city’s 40th anniversary celebration. Titled It’s Where I Belong: 40 Years (and More) of Drag in West Hollywood, the exhibition will run from May 22 to June 29, 2025, at One Gallery in West Hollywood. The opening reception will take place May 22, following the city’s annual José Sarria Drag Pageant.
West Hollywood is Skipping LA Pride this Year for World Pride in DC

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

The City of West Hollywood will not be participating in this year’s LA Pride Parade, as it has for the past two years. Instead, select council members will head to Washington, D.C., to represent West Hollywood at this year’s WorldPride festivities, which are taking place the same weekend as LA Pride. The 2025 celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Pride in D.C., hosted by the Capital Pride Alliance.
Pro-Trump #WalkAway Rally is Coming to West Hollywood

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

A political march and rally organized by the conservative #WalkAway Campaign is scheduled to come to the City of West Hollywood and march to Beverly Hills on Sunday, April 27, as part of the group’s “American Restoration Tour.” The event will feature familiar conservative figures, including Brandon Straka, the campaign’s founder, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), and political commentator Jairo Tomico among other invited guests.
Pornhub is Bringing 7th Annual Awards Show to The Sunset Strip

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

Pornhub will host its seventh annual awards show on May 8, 2025, in the heart of West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The popular adult website will be celebrating the platform’s top adult performers, channels and content creators in a data-driven ceremony that at The Saddle Ranch, located at 8371 W Sunset Blvd. Actor, comedian and artist Jordan Firstman will host this year’s ceremony at the invite-only event.
Bar Sonico Restaurant Set to Open on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

A new bar and restaurant is headed to West Hollywood, with Bar Sonico set to open at 8277-79 Santa Monica Boulevard, at the old NORAH restaurant space. According to recent filings with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the business, operating under Bar Sonico LLC, has applied for an On-Sale General Eating Place license (Type 47), which allows the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where meals are served.
Two West Hollywood Gay Bars Host Back-to-Back ‘Magic Hunks’ Ladies’ Night Events

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

Two West Hollywood gay bars booked back-to-back ladies’ night events on Santa Monica Boulevard featuring the touring male revue Magic Hunks, catering to bachelorette parties and other women-centered celebrations.
Mum’s the Word at Marix Tex Mex Café, But Reopening Appears Imminent in West Hollywood

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

Mum remains the word at the beloved Marix Tex Mex Café, located at 1108 N. Flores Street in West Hollywood, but recent photos suggest the long-shuttered restaurant is nearing completion — with fans hoping they reopening in time for Cinco de Mayo. The restaurant has not made any official announcements. Its website remains offline, and its last Facebook post dates back to May 29, 2020, when it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LAPD Stages DUI Checkpoint Near West Hollywood City Limits

1 week ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has staged a DUI Checkpoint Friday night near the West Hollywood city limits at Sunset Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue, one block east of Fairfax Avenue. The DUI Checkpoint Finder in the Los Angeles area states that the operation will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. tonight.
Developer Begins Work to Backfill Giant Hole at Melrose Triangle in West Hollywood

2 weeks ago | wehotimes.com | Paulo Murillo

The developer of the Melrose Triangle construction site has begun work to backfill the massive 270,000-cubic-yard hole that has been an eyesore and a subject of controversy for several years. Construction at the job site—which spans from 8940–9098 Santa Monica Boulevard to 9001–9035 Melrose Avenue and 601–633 N. Almont Drive—began last week on April 2. A posted sign states that the backfill process will take approximately ten months, with a projected completion date of January 16, 2026.