L.A. Material Archive

Weekly Material: We found local politicians’ Yelp reviews

Your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.

L.A. Material's 2026 Culinary Cup: The Quarterfinals

8 restaurants. 8 countries. The highest-stakes tournament competition happening right now.

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.

Spicy Yelp reviews from L.A. politicians

We Found L.A. Politicians’ Yelp Reviews

Then built an interactive map of the 100+ ratings.

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.

L.A.’s World Cup of Food

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

A parent’s guide to Dodger Stadium

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

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.