Food
Jul 6, 2026
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4 min read
16 restaurants. 16 countries. The highest-stakes tournament competition happening right now.
Newsletter
Jul 2, 2026
Plus, fireworks galore, amazing photos of L.A. reacting to Mexico’s win, and a eulogy for Burrito King.
Jul 1, 2026
The landmark (and incredibly contentious) law SB 79 goes into effect July 1, with the potential to remake neighborhoods near transit in the years to come.
Jun 30, 2026
2 min read
Plus, a Supreme Court election ruling, a new L.A. food tour and more.
Exclusive
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The frustration that visitors feel upon encountering less-than-ideal weather in Los Angeles feels like an implicit indictment of the city, and, by extension, me.
Jun 29, 2026
3 min read
Plus, L.A.’s two home teams, an Olympics agreement and competitive campsite no-shows.
Investigations
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13 min read
A Fourth of July season disaster last year revealed a sprawling alleged fireworks trafficking network — and raised urgent questions about why state and local officials failed to stop it sooner.
Hollywood
Jun 27, 2026
Your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.
Jun 26, 2026
5 min read
Plus: a drying river, a deadlocked jury, and some things to do this weekend.
