Backlash: Californians say Republicans forced partisan gerrymander
Californians are on edge. And I’m not talking about the distressing government shutdown or the roiling World Series.…
L.A. County gives a $2-million payout to official staying put
How many of you have received a $2-million payout from your employer, while you kept doing the job…
Santa Monica eyes bold turnaround plan amid financial troubles
It’s been a rough few years for Santa Monica. Businesses have abandoned its once-thriving downtown. Its retail and…
Malibu property values plummet as burned-out lots sell at a discount
Nine months after the Palisades and Eaton fires, the choice of whether to sell or stay has bewildered…
The dark side of L.A. law: Who is watching for legal schemers?
An out-of-town friend recently visited L.A. and made an observation about braving our freeway system that had nothing…
Replacement mayor in South Lake Tahoe faces scrutiny
When the mayor of South Lake Tahoe admitted she had embezzled money from the local Presbyterian church where…
Adversity made UCLA tailback Anthony Frias II’s success sweeter
His father says it all the time. Anthony Frias II will suffer a setback, like those scary months…
Trump tears down White House wing to build a ballroom
“For more than 150 years, every President has dreamt about having a Ballroom at the White House,” wrote…
Accidents, deaths drop on Malibu’s dangerous Pacific Coast Highway
A terrible beauty has emerged on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. It took January’s wildfire to do it,…
LAX to shut down Terminal 5 for renovation ahead of Olympics
Los Angeles International Airport will shut down Terminal 5 for a “complete demolition” and overhaul project, it announced…
A secretive group draws scrutiny in California’s Inland Empire
Not long after paramedics in Colton tried to come to his rescue in 2010, a 4-year-old boy with…
How to dine at 50 L.A.-area restaurants for under $50, including tax and tip
Living in Los Angeles comes with a lot of challenges, but finding a good meal is not one…