World’s deadliest mushroom causing illnesses, fatalities in California
One of the most poisonous mushrooms is blooming across California. Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap…
Pilots fear an imminent crash. Burbank Airport safety is scrutinized
Those bumpy and rough landings and takeoffs out of Hollywood Burbank Airport are the chatter of legendary social…
Everybody who’s anybody is at the city clerk’s office
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Noah Goldberg, giving…
Congress fears job loss in Hollywood, amid Warner Bros. acquisition
California lawmakers are expressing concern about how the future of Warner Bros. Discovery could affect Hollywood’s workforce. In…
Gavin Newsom’s slick, bumpy, uniquely California story
Let’s get this out of the way: I can’t stop thinking about Gavin Newsom. I have no choice.…
She’s beautiful, intelligent and compassionate. But was she into me?
It was Sunday morning. I shivered from the rain and entered John O’Groats on Pico Boulevard. The owner…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jason Mantzoukas
When you read about Jason Mantzoukas’ ideal Sunday in Los Angeles, it’s important that you imagine him holding…
L.A. must continue to crack down on human trafficking
Feb. 5, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s recent trafficking operation…
Fans to new Disney CEO: Cut Disneyland’s prices
The man who ran Disney’s parks and cruise lines ascended to be named chief executive of the storied…
Kristen Stewart buys historic Highland Park movie theater
Kristen Stewart fears the death of classic Hollywood cinema. As the actor-turned-director drove through the streets of Los…
L.A. simmers under ‘dramatic’ winter heat wave. How long will it last?
Unseasonably warm temperatures on Wednesday set several records across the Los Angeles Basin, where highs peaked in the…
California swim could make history
SAN FRANCISCO — Catherine Breed plans to swim the length of California’s Pacific Coast this summer and she has heard…