They fled L.A. for a less expensive life.
They left by the thousands, giving up life in Los Angeles for new lives in places with cheaper…
This is how the L.A. mayor’s race will end up. Trust me, I know
Faced with a big story, journalists like me love to offer our readers something we call “sweep.” It’s…
L.A. politics fractures amid dissatisfaction, frayed alliances, generational conflict
In 1973, Tom Bradley became L.A.’s. first Black mayor by assembling Black, Jewish, white and Latino liberals into…
Candidate’s mother bankrolls bid to oust City Controller Kenneth Mejia
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia faces a lone challenger for reelection in Tuesday’s primary — but that…
How Monica Rodriguez went from being a thorn in Bass’ side to campaign ally
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with…
These are all the restaurants our critics have reviewed so far in 2026
The equinox is still a few weeks away, but the post-Memorial Day weekend summer vibes are upon us:…
The historic Aztec Hotel along Route 66 is said to be cursed. But my tour found no ghosts or spirits
Among the historic attractions dotting Route 66, there may be none more hapless and ill fated as the…
What’s the most liminal space in L.A.?
In 2019, a 4chan user posted a photo of a windowless, yellow, empty room. The photo prompted internet…
After O.C. chemical crisis, this longtime resident is just happy to be home
Leticia Rinker was walking near her home in Stanton on May 22 when a neighbor called with a…
Why the era of mega-spending and charter battles is ending
This election cycle marks the end to a generation of bitterly contested Los Angeles school board races that…
Thousands are leaving Los Angeles year after year. This is why we still have a housing crunch
The City of Angels lost nearly 10,000 residents last year. L.A. County lost 62,000. It’s not exactly a…
As ‘Twister’ turns 30, Hollywood pines for its big box office glory days
There’s a scene in the movie “Twister” in which Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character, blasting hard rock music and…