Angelenos scathed by fire dominate New York’s Whitney Biennial
“We evacuated on January 7th, and never returned,” the artist Teresa Baker tells me when we connect to…
This artist turned burned Porsches from the L.A. fires into symbol of hope
After last year’s fires, cars were often all that remained on the lots of homes reduced to rubble.…
L.A. Wildfire-scarred businesses are still stuck in the aftermath
The charred remains of the historic Pacific Palisades Business Block cast a shadow over a once-bustling shopping district…
If you’re worried about affordability, worry about climate change
Jan. 8, 2026 6:30 AM PT To the editor: As 2025 officially becomes one of the three hottest…
California insurance regulator’s travels: Who paid for Ricardo Lara’s trips?
Ricardo Lara’s transition from influence-brokering state legislator to autonomous insurance regulator was rocky. Almost immediately upon assuming office…