A transit project connecting L.A.’s Westside to the San Fernando Valley finally gets approval
One of the most heavily traveled and congested corridors in Los Angeles County could finally get some relief.…
A guide to romantic date spots in and around L.A.
I would love to take my girlfriend out on a romantic date in L.A. There is no special…
Disneyland pivots to classic characters at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The last time I hosted my out-of-town family at Disneyland was in 2023. That year, two young cousins…
Will L.A. voters have tax fatigue at the ballot box?
It’s tax season. Not just the time when you pay your personal taxes, but also when political groups,…
Orange County’s Clerk-Recorder is mobile with vital record service
It isn’t often a white Ford Transit van marks the pinnacle of innovation. Still, what else would you…
L.A. homeless services fraudster enjoyed luxuries, authorities charge
A man accused of fleecing L.A.’s homeless services bureaucracy for $23 million was arrested at his Westwood home…
Red flags were everywhere. But how could I really believe them?
Our meet was not cute; he wrote psychological thrillers, not rom-coms. I appeared in his suggested profiles on…
DEI wins in court, but loses at universities
When does a win not feel like a win? When one team gives up, before the game is…
Letters to the Editor: L.A. needs to adopt solar street lighting to combat wire thefts
Jan. 23, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: This issue of wire theft has been going on…
A tenacious journalist tells the story of Central Valley water
The story of California begins with water. Without the mass import of the wet stuff from parts north…
How South Bay’s contradictions shaped Joyce Manor’s enduring pop-punk sound
One hour into cruising the streets in a car near the Pacific coastline of Long Beach, the band…
These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Each year restaurants and bars across the country are set abuzz when the James Beard Foundation announces the…