Police agencies are buying into the Grappler, hoping to end pursuits
California is famous for its high-speed chases, both real and fake. One of my favorite fictional ones: Sean…
Manzanar’s hours have been dramatically shortened
California’s Route 395 is an underappreciated state treasure, bordered on both sides by towering mountains and measured not…
Hollywood invented post-apocalypse L.A. Can Spencer Pratt ride it to become mayor?
It’s been called “the best political ad of the year,” a plea to save the city, and an…
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…
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…
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…
I was a NIMBY. Then my mother got sick and I needed my neighbors
The strawberry sundaes had been cleared from the table but the wine was still flowing when a small…
Will L.A.’s 2028 Olympic Games protect human rights?
Besides putting on a $7-billion sports extravaganza in the summer of 2028, Olympic organizers in Los Angeles have…
California election: Inside battles for governor, L.A. mayor
Election season is upon us, and one major issue on the ballot is the California governor’s race. After…
Disneyland becomes more reliant on facial recognition
Photos are an expected part of almost any visit to Disneyland. Whether it’s first-time international visitors or longtime…
Los Angeles County public schools continue to see enrollment drops
Across the country, shrinking enrollment has been one of the most troubling trends in public education. But it…
A bus driver navigates dangerous mountain turns and thick fog for one of California’s tiniest schools
Perrin Turney started driving the big yellow school bus in the teensy Humboldt County mountain town of Kneeland…