Dolly Parton’s contributions to literacy will outlive the star
“Everywhere I go, the kids call me ‘the book lady.’” Dolly Parton wore the moniker like a badge…
Why celebs from Adam Sandler to Linda Ronstadt fell in love with Dan Tana’s
The story of Dan Tana’s, in many ways, is the story of Los Angeles. In 1980, Dan Tana’s…
L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall
The Los Angeles primary election season was characterized by calls for change. But when the votes were tallied,…
Spencer Pratt leads field in mayoral campaign contributions
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt raised nearly 10 times more in contributions than Mayor Karen Bass in…
SAG-AFTRA gets more AI protections in new tentative contract
Union leaders trumpeted gains in SAG-AFTRA’s tentative contract with the major studios, citing stronger AI protections and the…
What do Jeanie Buss, Colin Jost and Dave Winfield have in common? A stake in L.A. mayor’s race
The roster of campaign contributors to Los Angeles mayoral candidates has something in common with the courtside seats…
Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.’s coastal council seat
Los Angeles City Council member Traci Park has raised more than $1.2 million for her reelection campaign in…
Pratt and Raman lead Bass in latest fundraising for L.A. mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is up against three well-financed challengers in the June 2 primary, with reality…
Sacramento-area author inspires young readers, one story at a time
February is Black History Month, and in 2026 the celebration reaches a historic milestone — 100 years of…
LAFD Foundation says $65,000 went to celebrity PR firm
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation said it paid $65,000 to hire a celebrity public relations firm to…
Rob Reiner’s contributions to California’s youth cannot be forgotten
Dec. 18, 2025 5:30 AM PT To the editor: I was glad to read the op-ed about how…
Readers remember Rob Reiner’s contributions to Hollywood and politics
Dec. 16, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: I was saddened to learn of the tragic deaths…