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Aug 28, 2026
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Plus: “High-Risk” nonprofits, AI degrees, and some things to do this weekend.
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Aug 27, 2026
2 min read
The redacted legal filing centers on a report prepared by an outside law firm that specializes in workplace investigations.
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Plus, Meta settles a giant lawsuit, a pioneering L.A. architect gets his due and Burning Man faces a blazing fire.
L.A. Mystery
A hulking black play structure appeared at the newly renamed Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex only to disappear weeks later. Six months on, the park sits fenced and empty.
Aug 26, 2026
Plus, City Council staffers win union recognition, Dolly Parton’s legacy and Fight Agency’s gamble.
For nearly 80 years, the city of L.A. has run an asphalt plant. Now it wants to make money off it — but voters must approve.
Aug 25, 2026
Plus, Gov. Newsom puts his home up for sale, AG Bonta cancels a meeting with Paramount, and more.
Aug 24, 2026
Plus, Chad Bianco heads to the state Supreme Court, WNBA style and the mountain lions of Woodland Hills.
11 min read
21 bars in seven days. Can they possibly be great? Can they even be good?