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Why Are Hollywood Crew Members Taping Paper Fliers to Street Poles?

The story of a young grip who took his job hunt in an unusual direction.

Pablo Goldstein

Oct 30, 2026

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What’s Everybody Wearing for Halloween?

We asked Angelenos what they’re dressing as. See if you can match them to their costumes.

Tomo Chien

Oct 28, 2026

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Did a Romantic Relationship With a State Politician End Memo Torres’ Career at L.A. Taco?

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.

Antonia Cereijido

Oct 23, 2026

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The Vicious School Board Race That Became a Battle for the Soul of Beverly Hills

Accusations of woke agendas, a MAGA takeover, doxxing, dueling attempted restraining orders and lawn-sign heists are taking center stage in the famously affluent city.

Julia Wick

Oct 23, 2026

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How An Illegal Billboard Lit Up Hollywood

A Hollywood billboard whose bright glare kept residents up all night, also shines a light on the city’s failure to regulate commercial signs.

Pablo Goldstein

Oct 23, 2026

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To Endorse, or Not To Endorse?

After playing coy for weeks, developer Rick Caruso stops just shy of revealing a decision.

Matt Hamilton

Oct 21, 2026

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The Race Xavier Becerra Lost

What the gubernatorial candidate's failed 2001 bid for L.A. mayor reveals about the man and how he might govern.

Erica Werner

Oct 20, 2026

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The Poster Child of Trump’s L.A. Voter Fraud Bust Is a Registered Republican

Feds arrested more registered Republicans than Democrats in Monday’s voter fraud sweep, according to an L.A. Material review of voting records.

Tomo Chien

Oct 19, 2026

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The Lone Wolf On The City Council

Mayor Karen Bass has attacked challenger Nithya Raman for having no allies on the City Council. Should voters even care?

Jim Newton

Oct 19, 2026

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How All Your Friends Became Voting Microinfluencers

From synagogue WhatsApp groups to sprawling family text chains, a growing number of non-professionals are guiding their friends and family through California’s particular brand of voting hell.

Julia Wick

Oct 16, 2026

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