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The high stakes of an anime convention

Jul 10, 2026

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5 min read

The high stakes of an anime convention

Plus, a heated town hall in Boyle Heights, school budget alarm bells, and some things to do this weekend.

Hayes Davenport
Julia Wick
Hayes Davenport, +1

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Spicy Yelp reviews from L.A. politicians

Jul 9, 2026

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1 min read

Spicy Yelp reviews from L.A. politicians

Tomo Chien
Tomo Chien

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We Found L.A. Politicians’ Yelp Reviews

Jul 9, 2026

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1 min read

We Found L.A. Politicians’ Yelp Reviews

Then built an interactive map of the 100+ ratings.

Tomo Chien
Tomo Chien

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If you can’t beat him, buy his gym

Jul 8, 2026

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4 min read

If you can’t beat him, buy his gym

Plus, L.A. River kayaking, a berry behemoth, and a flashback to a headbanging riot from 2001.

Pablo Goldstein
Pablo Goldstein

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 L.A.’s World Cup of Food

Jul 7, 2026

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3 min read

L.A.’s World Cup of Food

Plus, new parking tickets, crowds at Yosemite and some gubernatorial gossip.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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A parent’s guide to Dodger Stadium

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

A parent’s guide to Dodger Stadium

Plus, another week of World Cup frenzy, LAUSD’s new-ish superintendent and what scuttled noncitizen voting.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

L.A. Cheat Sheet

How to Do a Dodgers Game with Kids

Jul 6, 2026

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5 min read

How to Do a Dodgers Game with Kids

Here’s how to pick shaded seats, avoid parking lot gridlock, find the playgrounds and make the most of Dodger Stadium’s kid-friendly perks.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick
Announcing: L.A. Material's 2026 Culinary Cup

Jul 6, 2026

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4 min read

Announcing: L.A. Material's 2026 Culinary Cup

16 restaurants. 16 countries. The highest-stakes tournament competition happening right now.

Antonia Cereijido
Pablo Goldstein
Hayes Davenport
Antonia Cereijido, +2

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The mystery of the missing American Revolution film

Jul 2, 2026

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4 min read

The mystery of the missing American Revolution film

Plus, fireworks galore, amazing photos of L.A. reacting to Mexico’s win, and a eulogy for Burrito King.

Antonia Cereijido
Hayes Davenport
Antonia Cereijido, +1
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