Investigations
+3
Jul 23, 2026
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7 min read
The County of Los Angeles has agreed to pay out at least $14 million to prosecutors who say they were improperly sidelined, reassigned or otherwise suffered after criticizing the former D.A.'s reforms.
+5
Jul 22, 2026
1 min read
Yusef Robb remained in the mayor’s internal communications channels for a week after beginning crisis PR work for the company that manages the Boyle Heights warehouse.
Newsletter
2 min read
Plus, Kaiser under scrutiny, makeover for the graffiti towers, and cigarette air quality index.
Infrastructure
+2
4 min read
“It’s the height of hubris to say 'I’m going to park here and it won’t be a problem for anybody else.'”
Jul 21, 2026
A water systems expert explains some of the challenges.
Jul 20, 2026
Plus, part of the Sunset Strip remains closed, the Lucas Museum grants a sneak peek at Comic-Con and KCRW finds the best international breakfasts in town.
Exclusive
+1
8 min read
More than 50 restaurants and bars in L.A. now import ice cubes from Japan. “Ice is like a bartender’s fire.”
Boyle Heights
Jul 18, 2026
Your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.
Jul 17, 2026
Plus: struggling streamer stock, a sinkhole on Sunset, and some things to do this weekend
