San Francisco enjoys a tourism renaissance while Los Angeles struggles
One of the byproducts from a year that included ICE raids and destructive fires throughout Los Angeles County,…
The 82-year old woman who keeps beating Trump in court
In 2019, during President Trump’s first term, New York magazine published an excerpt of advice columnist E. Jean…
L.A. mayoral candidates vie for the crucial Latino vote. Bass has an edge over Pratt and Raman
It’s a Friday night happy hour at Distrito Catorce bar in Boyle Heights, and the regulars note that…
How Hollywood’s production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor’s race
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who serves the 4th District, makes her way across an empty, unnamed…
Photos: Red Bull Soapbox Derby Racing
What do a bowl of cereal, a dish of ramen, a hamburger, a taco truck and hot dogs…
Mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt woos Valley voters in a rival’s district
Lake Balboa resident Jose Meraz is looking for a mayor who will turn L.A. around, cleaning up streets…
Six wildlife crossings are coming to Southern California
Several new wildlife crossings are underway in Southern California, including a $114-million project in Agoura Hills that is…
Photos: Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Phil music director, honored at 2026 USC commencement ceremony
Fireworks and drones were part of the show as more than 18,000 degrees were awarded to the 2026…
L.A. police union targets leftist mayoral candidate Rae Huang, who’s running in fifth
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with…
Police agencies are buying into the Grappler, hoping to end pursuits
California is famous for its high-speed chases, both real and fake. One of my favorite fictional ones: Sean…
Bass isn’t a firefighter, but that doesn’t mean she’s not responsible
To the editor: I just don’t buy the premise that Mayor Karen Bass isn’t responsible for the Palisades…
Rethinking California’s Wildfire Crisis at the Festival of Books
May 16, 2026 6:02 AM PT Share via Close extra sharing options At the LA Times Festival of…