How driving in L.A. fueled Don Toliver’s latest album, ‘Octane’
When Don Toliver set out to make his new album “Octane,” the rapper was first fixated on Los…
A remote fire lookout worker fights for his job
Two and a half hours north of Sacramento — halfway from anywhere — an ancient metal and wood…
Combine tax credits with local efficiency to save L.A. production
Jan. 30, 2026 5 AM PT To the editor: The Los Angeles Times’ recent reporting on independent studios…
The Central Library turns 100 and unveils a time capsule
The @lapubliclibrary is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Central Library in downtown L.A. this year. While the…
Dr. Oz accused L.A. Armenians of fraud. Newsom files civil rights complaint
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday filed a civil rights complaint against Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the…
L.A. parent of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table files for bankruptcy
The parent company of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Beverly…
L.A. Metro relocates buses with ‘Melania’ ads after vandalism
In January, promotional posters for “Melania,” a documentary film about the first lady, were installed at bus stops…
Immigration raids pick up in L.A. as federal tactics shift. Arrests happen in ‘as fast as 30 seconds’
At a recent training session for 300 immigration activists in Los Angeles, the main topic was Minnesota and…
Tiny Imperial could be home to state’s biggest data center
Giant computer data centers that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are popping up around California, as are…
Shirley Raines, homeless advocate and nonprofit founder, dies.
Shirley Raines, a Compton woman who dedicated her life to providing for the homeless and founded the nonprofit…
Is Trump overreaching or helping fire victims with executive order?
Jan. 29, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: President Trump’s executive order attempting to override Los Angeles…
LAPD oversight commission says officer’s shooting was ‘out of policy’
The use of lethal force on a transgender woman who had reported being held against her will inside…