Hayes Davenport

Creative Director, L.A. Material [email protected]

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Scientology, “speedrunners,” and the content that’s gone missing

May 1, 2026

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5 min read

Scientology, “speedrunners,” and the content that’s gone missing

Plus, a new museum, the problems with the 311 app, and more.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

She was looking for her brother in Skid Row. We found him.

Apr 24, 2026

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6 min read

She was looking for her brother in Skid Row. We found him.

Plus, big studio moves, some World Cup drama and some things to do this weekend.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

It was a controversial empty hospital. Now it's got a lot going on.

Apr 17, 2026

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6 min read

It was a controversial empty hospital. Now it's got a lot going on.

Plus, FBI raids in Lancaster, two L.A. company leaders stepping down, and some things to do this weekend.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

The chicken finger chain that wants to be a Hollywood star

Apr 10, 2026

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13 min read

The chicken finger chain that wants to be a Hollywood star

Plus, the coming super El Niño, Olympic ticket-buying struggles, and some things to do this weekend.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

Apr 8, 2026

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10 min read

The media crowds into Tehrangeles

Plus, what may be the most expensive condo in L.A. history, Bass' business backing, Lindy West book numbers and more.

Matt Hamilton, +1

L.A. Mystery

Why Is There a Mosaic of Jim Jones Outside a Silver Lake Elementary School?

Apr 8, 2026

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10 min read

Why Is There a Mosaic of Jim Jones Outside a Silver Lake Elementary School?

The cult leader’s portrait was put up almost two years ago. We found the guy who made it.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

How biologists plan to kill 2,000 deer on Catalina

Apr 3, 2026

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10 min read

How biologists plan to kill 2,000 deer on Catalina

Plus, an attack on Lindsey Buckingham and some things to do this weekend.

Hayes Davenport, +1

Newsletter

They built careers in Hollywood. Then they had to pivot.

Mar 30, 2026

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8 min read

They built careers in Hollywood. Then they had to pivot.

Plus, what’s coming up in L.A. this week and all the news you need to start your day.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

The story behind that gigantic ad over the 101

Mar 27, 2026

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9 min read

The story behind that gigantic ad over the 101

Plus, some things to do this weekend and all the news you need to start your day in L.A.

Hayes Davenport

Newsletter

The “cult" that trashed a DTLA apartment for Instagram fame

Mar 20, 2026

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10 min read

The “cult" that trashed a DTLA apartment for Instagram fame

Plus, a mysterious billboard, a few things to do this weekend, and more.

Hayes Davenport

Going There

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

What Mickey Rourke Left Behind

The treasures we found on the evicted actor’s lawn.

Hayes Davenport

L.A. Mystery

How Far Away Are the Mountains, Actually?

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

How Far Away Are the Mountains, Actually?

L.A. peaks can be dangerous in winter. So can posting a picture of them.

Hayes Davenport