The Wilshire Boulevard subway extension finally opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown
The first phase of Los Angeles’ much-anticipated subway extension under Wilshire Boulevard finally opened, linking Beverly Hills to…
Dodgers left frustrated after losing two games against Braves
From Maddie Lee: Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski had a chance to slam the door shut on the Braves’…
Firefighter injured in blaze at downtown L.A. office supplies store
Roughly 120 firefighters, including one hospitalized with minor injuries, battled a large fire that burned for hours Sunday…
NTSB probes evacuation of L.A.-bound jet that hits pedestrian in Denver
The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines…
Better, closer options helped usher end to Primm gambling oasis
I had foolishly hoped that Primm, Nev., the famed State Line strip of three casino resorts along the…
Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live
Within days of California’s long-anticipated single-use plastic law going into effect, environmentalists, anti-waste activists and the packaging industry…
Why family businesses that built Hollywood are closing
For Vince Gervasi, chief executive of Triscenic Production Services, it was yet another body blow. His company, a…
One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.
A man was found dead Saturday following a fire that broke out at a South Los Angeles home…
Ty Simpson didn’t notice controversy with Rams picking him No. 13
Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, was in a tower at the starting line. Ty Simpson…
Spencer Pratt said ‘super meth’ helping fuel L.A. homeless crisis. What is that?
During a recent debate, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt argued that drug abuse has been largely ignored…
Soaring gas prices are leading to higher prices at farmers markets
Customers and business owners have felt the brunt of soaring fuel prices, a commodity that has grown pricier…
L.A. mayoral debates serve up a few surprises
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with…