How one L.A. Buy Nothing group offers more than new beginnings
In my L.A. Buy Nothing group, I started noticing how some objects, given for free from neighbor to…
Will California’s New Child Support Plan Reduce Childhood Poverty?
Despite a seemingly unimpeachable goal — ensuring adequate child support to keep kids out of poverty — a…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul W. Downs
Paul W. Downs can’t help it that even on the weekends, his life intersects with “Hacks,” the HBO…
LAUSD strike threat, school closures send frustrated parents scrambling
For one group of moms, the threatened Los Angeles Unified School District strike that would shutter campuses next…
E-Bike & E-moto enforcement expands across Sacramento region amid safety concerns
Law enforcement agencies across the Sacramento region are stepping up enforcement efforts on electric two-wheeler safety, responding to…
Netflix Playground expands family programming with kid-friendly games
Netflix continues to double down on its gaming features, introducing new kid-friendly content. The streaming platform is launching…
Fun things to do with your toddler in L.A.
I’m looking for something that’s open early on the weekends (9 a.m.?) where we can take our 2-year-old…
David Cross says stand-up specials aren’t special anymore unless comics start breaking some rules
Ranting about the decline of comedy specials while releasing a new one at the same time feels a…
New Mexico social media harms lawsuit ends in $375-million verdict
Jurors in New Mexico leapfrogged their California peers Tuesday, handing down a $375-million verdict against Meta for endangering…
Students rally behind California AB 2430, protest AI
Nearly 500 students, parents and nonprofit group advocates showed up at California’s state Capitol on Tuesday to urge…
West Sacramento Little League kicks off 73rd season with parade
PHOTOJOURNALIST MIKE CARROLL TAKES US TO THE CELEBRATIONS. WEST SAC. IT’S HOME, IT’S BASEBALL IS WEST SAC. I…
California considers restrictions on social media for kids
Meta, YouTube and Snapchat are already under scrutiny for risks they pose for young people. Now they are…