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The Neglected Crown Jewel of LAX

Jul 30, 2026

The Neglected Crown Jewel of LAX

LAX’s Theme Building was once a bright symbol of LA’s Space Age Future. What happened?

Dave Schilling
Dave Schilling

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How a Wildly Popular Bread Roll Embodies a Koreatown in Flux

Jul 29, 2026

How a Wildly Popular Bread Roll Embodies a Koreatown in Flux

Out of Ordi’s cute, buttery breads represent the many ways in which K-town now resembles modern Seoul — global, contemporary and cool.

Giaae Kwon
Giaae Kwon

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Permit Application Filed to Rebuild Boyle Heights Cold Storage Warehouse

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.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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“Protected by Ghost Town”

Jul 27, 2026

“Protected by Ghost Town”

A private company has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in Venice — with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes former gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not.

Hayes Davenport
Hayes Davenport

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The Gascón Era Is Proving Costly

Jul 23, 2026

The Gascón Era Is Proving Costly

The County of Los Angeles has agreed to pay out at least $14 million to prosecutors who say they were improperly sidelined, reassigned or otherwise suffered after criticizing the former D.A.'s reforms.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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

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.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The Age of Luxury Ice Is Here

Jul 20, 2026

The Age of Luxury Ice Is Here

More than 50 restaurants and bars in L.A. now import ice cubes from Japan. “Ice is like a bartender’s fire.”

Anna Holmes
Anna Holmes

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Mejia Backs Raman, Uniting Two City Hall Pariahs

Jul 16, 2026

Mejia Backs Raman, Uniting Two City Hall Pariahs

Fresh off his victory, City Controller Kenneth Mejia backs Nithya Raman: ‘Nithya will bring the change we need at City Hall.’

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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How to Get Rid of 85 Million Pounds of Rotting Food

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.

Julia Wick
Tomo Chien
Julia Wick, +1

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L.A. Issued Nearly $1 Million in Bogus Street Sweeping Tickets

Jul 13, 2026

L.A. Issued Nearly $1 Million in Bogus Street Sweeping Tickets

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.

Tomo Chien
Antonia Cereijido
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One of Mayor Bass’ Longtime Advisors Is Helping Lineage Do Crisis P.R.

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.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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We Found L.A. Politicians’ Yelp Reviews

Jul 9, 2026

We Found L.A. Politicians’ Yelp Reviews

Then built an interactive map of the 100+ ratings.

Tomo Chien
Tomo Chien

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The Burden of Gray L.A. Skies When Guests Come

Jun 30, 2026

The Burden of Gray L.A. Skies When Guests Come

The frustration that visitors feel upon encountering less-than-ideal weather in Los Angeles feels like an implicit indictment of the city, and, by extension, me.

Anna Holmes
Anna Holmes

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The Illegal Fireworks Pipeline Behind L.A.’s Nightly Explosions

Jun 29, 2026

The Illegal Fireworks Pipeline Behind L.A.’s Nightly Explosions

A Fourth of July season disaster last year revealed a sprawling alleged fireworks trafficking network — and raised urgent questions about why state and local officials failed to stop it sooner.

Jessica Garrison
Jessica Garrison

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Five Takeaways On Air Quality After the Boyle Heights Fire

Jun 25, 2026

Five Takeaways On Air Quality After the Boyle Heights Fire

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.

Antonia Cereijido
Antonia Cereijido

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Interview with an Arson Suspect

Jun 23, 2026

Interview with an Arson Suspect

The untold story of the eight hours when Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht welcomed two detectives into his home — and went hiking with them.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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VIDEO: A Journey to the Weird McDonald's of Glendale

Jun 23, 2026

VIDEO: A Journey to the Weird McDonald's of Glendale

What can marble walls and a parking garage drive-thru tell us about the history of L.A. development?

Greg Ruben
Greg Ruben

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Haze of Fear And Confusion Grips Residents As Warehouse Fire Continues To Burn

Jun 22, 2026

Haze of Fear And Confusion Grips Residents As Warehouse Fire Continues To Burn

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.

Antonia Cereijido
Antonia Cereijido

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What People Order at Jitlada

Jun 19, 2026

What People Order at Jitlada

Spicy and non-spicy favorites at the beloved Thai joint.

Pablo Goldstein
Pablo Goldstein

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A Years-Long Dodger Dog Feud Erupts At Pups In The Park

Jun 18, 2026

A Years-Long Dodger Dog Feud Erupts At Pups In The Park

When taking a bite out of a Dodger Dog has nothing to do with a hot dog.

Pablo Goldstein
Pablo Goldstein

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The Endorsement Vacuum

Jun 17, 2026

The Endorsement Vacuum

Politicos bemoan the first modern election where the L.A. Times made no local endorsements.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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The Better Banana You Can't Get in L.A.

Jun 16, 2026

The Better Banana You Can't Get in L.A.

Los Angeles expects the best when it comes to produce. So why is a more ethical banana out of our reach?

Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson

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The Politics-to-Piñata Pipeline

Jun 15, 2026

The Politics-to-Piñata Pipeline

Why L.A.’s piñata makers have been churning out ICE agent piñatas for the last year.

Alex Zaragoza
Alex Zaragoza

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Inside the Turbulent Departure of USC’s Business School Dean

Jun 11, 2026

Inside the Turbulent Departure of USC’s Business School Dean

Geoffrey Garrett was once one of USC’s most high-profile leaders. He was toppled by a faculty coup.

Tomo Chien
Matt Hamilton
Tomo Chien, +1

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So You've Made The Insane Decision to Drive to the World Cup

Jun 11, 2026

So You've Made The Insane Decision to Drive to the World Cup

Where to park your car without paying exorbitant prices

Pablo Goldstein
Pablo Goldstein
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