Six L.A. political stories we’ll be tracking in 2026
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, dishing…
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…
Prep talk: Will Bryson III is averaging 33.1 points for St. Paul
Will Bryson III of St. Paul stuck it out for his senior basketball season even though the team…
About 325,000 Californians need new Real IDs because of software error
• Approximately 325,000 people will be required to replace their Real IDs.• The DMV will waive costs for…
‘Stop exercising, you’re killing yourself.’ Not really, but more nurture, less torture
One day my left foot hurt for no good reason. I stood up to shake off the pain…
Is California actually putting a new tax on billionaires?
A proposal to hit billionaires with a new tax in California is nowhere close to becoming reality, but…
Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year
It was the last story I wrote before everything changed. It was Jan. 5, 2025, and I was…
Recent storms boosted California’s snowpack, but there’s still a long way to go
California’s snowpack remains below average despite the powerful atmospheric river storms that pounded the West Coast around Christmas,…
Our 25 most popular film and TV stories of 2025
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who is mindlessly scrolling on their phones before the futile…
Rain is coming back to Southern California: A timeline of what to expect
Southern California should be prepared for rain and blustery conditions this week. Residents can also expect to have…
Here are some of the key Hollywood storylines to watch in 2026
It’s been a turbulent year in Hollywood, to say the least. 2025 began with the devastating fires in…
Why the Rams are suddenly staggering ahead of the playoffs
ATLANTA — The Rams wanted to make the playoffs in the worst way. Mission accomplished. They’re headed to the playoffs…