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Sep 14, 2026

The fate of Forest Lawn Drive and other decisions still on Newsom’s desk

Plus, how to watch the Emmys tonight, our crumbling coastline and more.

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Sep 11, 2026

The 28-Year-Old Who Ran L.A. on 9/11

When the towers fell, L.A.'s mayor was out of town and then-City Council President Alex Padilla found himself in charge.

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Sep 11, 2026

What 9/11 was like in L.A.

Plus, Lineage sues, Newsom signs sweeping tech regulations and more.

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Sep 3, 2026

Gavin Newsom’s big September test

Plus, Pablo Torre wins, Lucas Museum photos, and an Olympics traffic headache.

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Aug 31, 2026

The ultimate sign of the times

Plus, fall film festival season begins, Sacramento frenzy and a PBR heist.

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Aug 28, 2026

How “free sex bungalows” became national news

Plus: “High-Risk” nonprofits, AI degrees, and some things to do this weekend.

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Aug 27, 2026

Why Is the UCLA Leader In Charge of the School's Reputation Suing the UC Regents?

The redacted legal filing centers on a report prepared by an outside law firm that specializes in workplace investigations.

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Aug 24, 2026

Can a movie theater bar be great?

Plus, Chad Bianco heads to the state Supreme Court, WNBA style and the mountain lions of Woodland Hills.

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Aug 19, 2026

The persistent power of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association

Plus, an exclusive Zoom for L.A. Material members tonight, the Dine LA deals that are actually worth it and more.

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Aug 17, 2026

What really happened with the LA Jazz Festival

Plus, Nick Reiner’s legal saga continues, a no-surprises gubernatorial poll and boogie board history.

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Aug 15, 2026

How the Inaugural LA Jazz Festival Fell Apart

The festival promised John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more than a hundred events across Los Angeles. Instead, it was canceled on the day it was supposed to begin. How organizer Martin Ludlow’s 15-year vision came crashing down.

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Aug 7, 2026

Who's afraid of the Super El Niño?

Plus, long-haul talkers, short-haul scooters, and some things to do this weekend.

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Aug 4, 2026

Who will rule L.A. County?

No one has officially launched a campaign for county CEO yet, but the race is heating up.

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Aug 4, 2026

Who Wants to Be the Most Powerful Person in Los Angeles County?

2028 is a long way off. But a shadow battle for L.A. County CEO is already brewing.

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Jul 28, 2026

Permit Application Filed to Rebuild Boyle Heights Cold Storage Warehouse

The application was submitted six weeks after the fire, as residents continue to endure foul odors, vermin and disruption from rotting food at the site.

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Jul 28, 2026

A wild weekend of rescues on L.A. County beaches

An L.A. County lifeguard explains his line of work.

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Jul 22, 2026

Bass Advisor Remained in Private Mayor's Office Chats While Doing P.R. for Lineage

Yusef Robb remained in the mayor’s internal communications channels for a week after beginning crisis PR work for the company that manages the Boyle Heights warehouse.

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Jul 21, 2026

What’s up with L.A.’s water infrastructure?

A water systems expert explains some of the challenges.

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Jul 20, 2026

Why L.A. bars import ice from Japan

Plus, part of the Sunset Strip remains closed, the Lucas Museum grants a sneak peek at Comic-Con and KCRW finds the best international breakfasts in town.

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Jul 16, 2026

Where do you put 85 million pounds of rotting food?

The answer involves dumps in three counties and lots of unanswered questions.

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Jul 15, 2026

How to Get Rid of 85 Million Pounds of Rotting Food

Our quest to figure out where the food waste from the Lineage warehouse disaster is going.

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Jul 11, 2026

One of Mayor Bass’ Longtime Advisors Is Helping Lineage Do Crisis P.R.

Yusef Robb, a close but informal advisor to the mayor, has been doing communications consulting work for the operator of the Boyle Heights warehouse that burned last month. He said late Saturday that he would no longer be advising Bass.

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