An El Paso Mexican restaurant posted a failing 65 in the city's July inspection cycle, falling short of the 70-point pass line. The city's Food Establishment Scores site lists the findings and next steps.

Two longtime burger spots in Oakland — Malibu’s Burgers and a TrueBurger outpost — closed in June, part of a wider wave of East Bay restaurant shutdowns. Neighbors say the losses shrink local late‑night options.

Montecito's Lucky's Steakhouse is reportedly planning a Beverly Hills outpost in the former Nerano space; Nerano will close July 25 and Lucky's is eyeing December.