Drag artists’ petition asks Kennedy Center donors to stop funding
The Kennedy Center has been losing talent since mid-December when President Donald Trump’s hand-picked board voted to change…
Commentary: HBO released an explosive Border Patrol documentary. Why is its star angry?
You’re HBO, and your newest release is an explosive documentary about one of the most controversial sectors of…
Béla Tarr’s movies, funny and heartbreaking, dignify human struggle
The contemplative cinema of Béla Tarr was as excruciatingly beautiful as it was brazenly original, often conjuring comparison…
Inside 3 Oscar-shortlisted docs that highlight the power of the exposé
As independent journalism comes under increasing threat worldwide, a trio of Oscar-shortlisted documentaries offer revealing perspectives on risk-taking…
‘Train Dreams’ on Netflix: The trip to Idaho that shaped the film
With director Clint Bentley on the road promoting “Train Dreams” and his co-writer Greg Kwedar on set shooting…
The artists we lost in 2025: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s the second day of a brand new year, and I’d like to take a moment to look…
Who were the first babies born in Northern California in 2026?
Who were the first babies born in Northern California in 2026? Congratulations to families across Northern California who…
The most-read Los Angeles Times stories of 2025
2025 was challenging for Angelenos. The year began with the double firestorms, and chaos and uncertainty continued into…
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes Northern California
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The temblor was reported at 4:41 p.m. seven…
Forget your Spotify Wrapped, your book stack knows exactly who you are
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Here are our most-read arts stories and criticism of the year
Christmas is behind us, and the New Year is bearing down on us with alarming speed. It’s hard…
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported off Malibu
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning at 9:08 a.m. in the waters off Malibu, about four…