News from California, the nation and world
News from California, the nation and world
Trump and Biden agreed to debates. That's a lot less important than it was made out to be
The president and his rival circumvented the debate commission amid much fanfare. But the contests have been counterproductive spectacles since Nixon-Kennedy.
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'The Apprentice' team fires back after Trump campaign threatens legal action
“Everybody talks about him suing a lot of people," director Ali Abbasi said of the former president Tuesday at Cannes. "They don’t talk about his success rate, though.”
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How do L.A.'s ethnic communities keep their identities while living with others? Just read the signs
Unlike in many big cities, Los Angeles' cultural neighborhoods are not exclusive enclaves. They share space with one another and communicate through signage.
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From unhoused to high school grad: L.A. ceremony honors students who overcame the odds
These students experienced homelessness — living in shelters, with relatives and in overcrowded spaces — but they persevered to reach graduation day.
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We’re transitioning into Gemini, and Rick Owens won’t let us lose our house keys
Homemaking is an art, a craft, a practice, a burden, a necessity, a privilege. It’s in the talismans that we arrange within our homes — including our house keys.
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22 essential artworks at the Getty and the surprising stories behind them
L.A.'s most popular art museum can be overwhelming. Critic Christopher Knight offers his favorites: must-see paintings, sculptures and more, and what to know about each.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of man who killed protester undermines trust in the justice system
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of a convicted murderer of a Black Lives Matter protester injects a harmful dose of politics into the criminal justice system.
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Feds collected DNA from 1.5 million migrants in under four years, report finds
The Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology said the rise in DNA collection raises questions about whether immigrants' privacy rights are being violated.
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LAFC is trying to find the winning blend of youth and aging stars
LAFC once had one of the youngest clubs in MLS and it led to winning ways. Now it has one of the older rosters, with some youth to build around.
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She turned an empty L.A. lot into a gorgeous mini flower farm as a 'win-win'
Inspired by the slow flower movement, landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson is "making people happy" by growing environmentally appropriate flowers at her micro-farm in L.A.
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Paul Scheer was abused as a child. His new memoir helped him reclaim 'the power of my voice for my childhood'
Paul Scheer's memoir-in-essays, 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' centers largely around the abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his stepfather.
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Catherine Opie wants to tell you about her sexy 'big-bottom girl chair'
The L.A.-based photographer and artist tells us the story behind her rare Danish designer chair and why chairs "are everything."
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Black bear had been killed by car, but then its paws were cut off and stolen
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a black bear was found with its paws missing.
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In hypnotically trashy Trump biopic and other showstoppers, Cannes goes under the knife
Bold new films by Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat and David Cronenberg bring bodily horror to cinema's front lines, creating unexpected frisson for many attendees.
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Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no
Many believe white Americans suffer higher rates of premature death from addiction, overdoses and mental health. Researchers say that's false.
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A meeting of Cal State L.A. student encampments, 55 years apart
Fifty-five years ago, a student encampment stood on the very spot at Cal State L.A. where pro-Palestinian students have set up tents now. Their asks were different, their spirits the same.
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'Plays still matter to the health of Broadway': Leslie Odom Jr. on 'Purlie Victorious'
The Tony nominee explains why this 'Purlie Victorious,' premiering Friday on PBS' Great Performances series, isn't a musical — and why it's all the better for it.
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If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help
'Deaths of despair' caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. Here's how to find help.
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The brilliance of 'Bleach blonde bad built butch body'
The congressional battle between Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene is more than trading insults. It's a road map of what younger voters want from Democrats.
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Studio productions keep moving out of Los Angeles. We need to stop the bleeding
If filming in Southern California dips below a critical level for too long, the industry’s essential talent will drift away.
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Illegal hostels are popping up in L.A. neighborhoods, to some residents' ire
Unapproved hostels are opening in otherwise quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods, leading to neighbor complaints and an increase in police calls.
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Whose lives matter to Texas' governor?
One pardon application was rejected despite evidence. One was all but approved before it was even submitted. Both send a clear message.
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Your toilet seat doesn’t have to look boring. Bailey Hikawa’s designing ones with pizza slices and pearl necklaces
There's something really beautiful that happens when people see a designed object in a space where they don't expect it, like toilet seats.
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Trump prometió grandes planes para atraer a votantes negros y latinos; muchos aún los esperan
Los asesores de Trump rechazan las críticas de que no organizan o gastan lo suficiente para llegar a las minorías.
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Trabajadoras sexuales protestan por cierre de local en Lima
En Perú, la prostitución no es un delito, aunque la trata de personas sí lo es y puede llevar a penas de cárcel de entre 8 y 15 años.
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Costo para contribuyentes por veredicto contra Arpaio por redadas migratorias sube a $314 millones
El monto que se invierte en reformar a la policía del condado tiene un gran peso en los círculos policiales y políticos de Arizona.
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Dodgers ride Freddie Freeman's grand slam, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's strong start to victory
The Dodgers score six runs in the third inning, keyed by a grand slam from Freddie Freeman, in win over Arizona.
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Vanessa Bryant y Fundación de Kobe y Gigi ayudan a renovar canchas deportivas en Watts
Vanessa Bryant y la Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, junto a los Lakers y los Lakers Youth Foundation, se unieron para inaugurar el proyecto de renovación de varios espacios deportivos en Nickerson Gardens, en Watts
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Big fifth innings leads Angels past Astros
Angels hit three home runs in a big seven-run fifth inning to defeat the AL West-rival Houston Astros.
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Multimillonario regala 1.000 dólares a cada uno de los graduados de la Universidad de Massachusetts
El multimillonario filántropo Rob Hale sorprendió a más de 1.000 universitarios recién egresados de la Universidad de Massachusetts, campus Dartmouth, con sobres repletos de efectivo.
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