Hunger looms as millions prepare to lose food aid amid shutdown
Michaela Thompson, an unemployed mother in the San Fernando Valley, relies on federal assistance to afford the specialized…
California among states suing Trump administration over SNAP funding cuts during government shutdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday announced a lawsuit aimed at forcing the…
Letters to the Editor: What would truly save MacArthur Park? Readers have differing thoughts
Oct. 28, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: When I read about plans for a $2.3-million fence…
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…
Federal healthcare cuts will hit millions of Californians, state says
SACRAMENTO — Top California health officials warned that federal cuts will deliver a devastating blow to public health, even as…
Pro-Palestinian freeway protesters could see charges dropped
It was one of the most dramatic protests in Los Angeles by activists who opposed Israel’s war in…
Sean Duffy wants to pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he is about to make good on a threat to…
Here are resources for food banks in Northern California
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‘Tehrangles Vice’ collects 12 Iranian diaspora tracks made in L.A.
All over Los Angeles, Zachary Asdourian hunted for the music of an Iran that could have been. The…
How New Theater Hollywood built a following on a tiny budget
Five minutes before showtime, the lead actor of “The Story of Johnny Lightning” — billed as a fusion…
Bay Area events canceled amid fears over potential immigration operations
BERKELEY, Calif. – There are new fears and concerns over safety for some in Bay Area immigrant communities,…
Sora app’s hyperreal AI videos ignite online trust crisis as downloads surge
Scrolling through the Sora app can feel a bit like entering a real-life multiverse. Michael Jackson performs standup;…