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Dialog Cafe closes indefinitely due to West Hollywood water main break
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A 110-year-old water main burst early Thursday in West Hollywood, releasing 17 million gallons of water, causing flooding, a sinkhole, and road closures near the Sunset Strip intersection.
- Dialog Cafe, a family-owned business located at the affected corner, suffered severe water damage including flooded floors and basement, destroyed walls, and a warped back door, forcing an indefinite closure.
- Despite the damage, Dialog Cafe regained utilities by Thursday night and offered free goods to repair crews, while receiving strong community support and considering temporary relocation during repairs.
- The water main break has also impacted nearby businesses like Mel’s Drive-In, which experienced significant sales drops due to reduced traffic and ongoing road closures.
- Repair crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are working to replace the broken pipe, aiming to reopen streets by Monday, though some businesses expect months of recovery.
