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Out of Ordi’s cute, buttery breads represent the many ways in which K-town now resembles modern Seoul — global, contemporary and cool.
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The application was submitted six weeks after the fire, as residents continue to endure foul odors, vermin and disruption from rotting food at the site.
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An L.A. County lifeguard explains his line of work.
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From James Ellroy's latest noir to Mary H.K. Choi's debut adult novel, these are the new releases we're tracking
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Plus, the Sunset sinkhole is fixed, some mighty celebrity sightings, and a look at the week ahead.
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A private company has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in Venice — with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes former gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not.
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Jul 23, 2026
Plus, the Cinerama Dome returns, Newsom appoints a podcaster, and rats abound in Boyle Heights.
