Roundup: Mexico violence continues; pair attacked by grizzly return to Glacier; exclusive eats in Santa Barbara

On this day in 1898, Surrealist painter Rene Magritté was born in Belgium (he died in 1967). Start your day with a good dose of culture with a browse through some of his works at the Los Angeles Museum of Art (LACMA) online. Or better yet, take some time to visit the museum in person.

Glacier National Park | In 2005, Jenna Otter and her father, Johan, made headlines after surviving a grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park, Montana. Their story was especially intriguing due to its tale of heroism; Johan Otter had placed himself between his daughter and “the rampaging bear’s claws and teeth.” The pair recently revisited the park (photo above) and attack site; read “Jenna Otter returns to scene of grizzly bear attack.”

Mexico | The drug war in Mexico continues, with 10 killed Thursday in one state over 24 hours, according to “Another bloody night in Sinaloa, Mexico.” Thousands, mostly law enforcement officials and those involved in the drug cartels, have been killed as a result of the violence this year.

Santa Barbara | If you’re planning a stay at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore anytime soon, you’re in for a treat at its newly opened Tydes Restaurant and Bar. With a renowned chef at the helm, its menu — woven with Mediterraean, French and Moroccan influences, among others — sounds quite divine. Read Daily Dish blog post “Santa Barbara gets even more exclusive with Tydes and chef Pilar Sanchez” for more. The restaurant, with reportedly stunning coastal views, is now open only to resort guests and club members.

- Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: Jenna and Johan Otter on their recent trip to Glacier National Park. Credit: Thomas Curwen / Los Angeles Times]

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