Mexicans deported from the U.S. return to find hometowns controlled by narcos
Returning home is always weird, whether the trip is dreamed of or dreaded. Depending on how long a…
Race to replace Newsom lacks a front-runner with primary in 4 months
Who’s going to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom? At this point, it’s anyone’s game. The Golden State’s gubernatorial race…
Rent is finally decreasing in Los Angeles, surrounding county. No joke
Perhaps unnoticed among the issues in this state related to housing affordability is the slight reprieve taking place…
Peet’s shutdowns sadden coffee fans
SAN FRANCISCO — Do you remember a time before carmel vanilla lattes? Before coffee presses and pour overs? Before grinding…
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…
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…
Hip L.A. loves this family-run hardware store
The Urban Dictionary offers many definitions for the noun “baller,” including this one: “An individual with status derived…
A call for even stronger action against Trump ICE raids
The nation’s focus understandably locked on Minnesota after federal agents shot and killed intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…