World Cup art installation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria, New Iranian bakery in LA— Afternoon Edition

The LA Report · Jun 19, 2026 · 4m

L.A City has commissioned a large-scale art installation for the World Cup at City Hall and the artist is asking help from young soccer fans. An official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza shop opens in Santa Monica. For Food Friday, LAist's food and culture writer Gab Chabrán takes us to a new Iranian bakery. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com