Southern California’s great beer heist was almost completely ignored
Perhaps you can forgive the media and general public for not taking seriously one of the largest beer…
How state voter roll databases became the Trump administration’s political obsession
As our angry, divided nation prepares for the drama of the midterm elections, a humble and previously little-remarked-upon…
California senators urge UC to restore SAT testing, weigh legislation
Three Republican state senators are pressing the University of California to reinstate SAT and ACT scores in undergraduate…
Can Hollywood film and TV production make a comeback?
When I sit down on Mondays to write this newsletter, I check the weekly data on film and…
Before and after photos of Chino Hills show toll of drought and heat
Chino Hills State Park is almost never crowded, except during a spring super bloom, when the hillsides erupt…
Meet the Angelenos who are learning to get around without a car
I met Los Feliz resident George Loomis as he was heading to catch a bus to Santa Monica.…
Here are our favorite Los Angeles breakfast burritos
When people speak about what makes living in Los Angeles ideal, discussion often gravitates toward the weather or…
How Jackie the bald eagle found more loyal fans than some of L.A.s biggest human celebrities
Last week, my colleague Lila Seidman was scrolling through her inbox when she came upon a wrenching message…
Polymarket bets on 2025 L.A. wildfires show just how ugly the online gambling market can be
Remember when gambling seemed kind of shady? Illegal in most states and something your hard-working parents frowned upon,…
Wealthy Californians seek residency outside U.S. with ‘golden visas’
When it comes to fleeing California, the Golden State’s wealthiest residents aren’t only considering locations within the U.S.…
I Moved to a Desert City From LA; Still Here Years Later
When I lived in Los Angeles, I considered Palm Springs a sunny respite about a few hours away…
LAPD’s Rumbler hits the streets with a pulsating message
Last month, the L.A. Police Department’s Motor Transport Division hosted a demonstration of the Rumbler low-frequency alert system.…