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Oct 29, 2026
Plus, the mayor’s race is less than a week away, tides have never been higher and the Hollywood sign’s neighbors are pissed.
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Oct 23, 2026
Sources close to the outlet allege that the pioneering multimedia journalist’s departure came amid management concerns over ethical standards. Torres denies ethical breaches, according to someone with knowledge of his thinking.
Oct 22, 2026
Plus, soaring DWP bills and a call to pause the County CEO proposal.
Oct 15, 2026
Plus, Netflix’s biggest layoffs since 2022 and why the Westside faces higher fire risk.
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Oct 12, 2026
The quiet ascent of the new celeb outpost — and its mysterious ownership status.
Oct 8, 2026
Plus, the Kelvin wave is here! A journey into the wild world of verticals, and should Kamala Harris run in 2028?
Oct 1, 2026
Plus, El Niño-driven Kelvin wave expected to hit the coast, new details on the killing of a New York Times exec and expanded In-N-Out locations
Sep 23, 2026
Plus: an inside look at the Paramount deal, a continuing mystery about the cause of the Lineage warehouse fire, and a slate of fabulous new L.A. podcasts
Sep 10, 2026
Plus, terrible humid weather and the short story boom in Hollywood continues.
Aug 27, 2026
Plus, Meta settles a giant lawsuit, a pioneering L.A. architect gets his due and Burning Man faces a blazing fire.
Neighborhood Intrigue
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 18, 2026
The owners of DTLA’s Grand Central Market have bought six parcels on Huntington Drive. Brands like Echo Park-based Canyon Coffee are moving in.
Aug 10, 2026
Plus the D.A. is facing backlash, school’s back and a meteor shower.
Aug 3, 2026
Plus, City Council is back in session, cheap pastrami, and a brand new jazz festival.
Jul 29, 2026
Plus Korean Salt bread, Newsom’s affair and Lineage’s intent to rebuild
Jul 14, 2026
Plus, young people with gambling problems, a fake cowboy, and concern about oil drilling in Santa Barbara
Investigations
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Jul 13, 2026
LADOT claims it voided the bum tickets — but refused to share the data to prove it. Many were issued in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
Food
Jul 11, 2026
8 restaurants. 8 countries. The highest-stakes tournament competition happening right now.
Jul 6, 2026
16 restaurants. 16 countries. The highest-stakes tournament competition happening right now.
Jul 2, 2026
Plus, fireworks galore, amazing photos of L.A. reacting to Mexico’s win, and a eulogy for Burrito King.
Jun 25, 2026
L.A. Material hosted a panel with three air quality experts, who broke down what residents need to know to understand air quality and how to protect themselves.
The fight to preserve the squiggles at the Tropicana Pool.
Jun 22, 2026
Many residents of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles said they are hot, tired, scared — and want answers about what is burning and when it will be put out.
Jun 11, 2026
Plus, SoFi parking woes and L.A. Material’s own Culinary Cup.
Jun 5, 2026
The city's top reggaeton station — La Mega 96.3 — became a forum for grief and tension, where Latinos against (and for) ICE found a voice.
