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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

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Apr 30, 2026

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5 min read

Rick Caruso buys a golf course

Plus, dating at Erewhon, sawdust at Philippe’s, and vermin, vermin everywhere.

Matt Hamilton

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Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

The Frat-Basher of UCLA

Plus, facial recognition at Disneyland, a $400 million listing, and more.

Tomo Chien

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Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

Activate the D

Plus, unpacking the battle over "zone zero" regulations, Sergey Brin's California departure and more.

Julia Wick

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Apr 27, 2026

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4 min read

Money talks

Plus, the Torrance man accused of opening fire in D.C., a local astronomy club’s pandemic boom and more.

Julia Wick

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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

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Apr 23, 2026

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5 min read

The last honorary mayor of Hollywood

Plus, trouble at USC’s business school and the Mexican entrepreneur keeping Dutch culture alive.

Pablo Goldstein

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Make the check out to City of Los Angeles

Apr 22, 2026

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4 min read

Make the check out to City of Los Angeles

Plus, millennials reviving century-old social clubs, the unexpected rise of Xavier Becerra in the governor’s race and a wagyu brouhaha.

Julia Wick

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When Trump’s top L.A. prosecutor teamed up with the ACLU

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

When Trump’s top L.A. prosecutor teamed up with the ACLU

Plus, the city’s budget is unveiled, a candidate bows out, and animals get some cash.

Matt Hamilton

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Apr 20, 2026

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4 min read

Budget fight season is here

Plus, D4vd’s first expected court appearance, Swalwell’s vertiginous rise and fall and Valley break-ins.

Julia Wick

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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

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Apr 16, 2026

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4 min read

Were the haters right about LACMA?

Plus, frisky jacarandas, an e-bike war on the trails, and more.

Julia Turner

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Apr 15, 2026

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10 min read

How LAUSD averted the strike

Plus, how a family-run Studio City Thai restaurant makes it work, the race to fill Eric Swalwell’s House seat and an alleged beatdown at Chateau Marmont.

Julia Wick, +1

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Meet the content creator who helped bring down Swalwell

Apr 14, 2026

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11 min read

Meet the content creator who helped bring down Swalwell

Plus, an LAUSD strike averted, a forever home for L.A.’s beloved Bob Baker Marionette Theater and an inside look at how Coachella’s influencer class operates.

Maeve Reston

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A Dodgers “concierge” for Japanese superfans

Apr 13, 2026

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12 min read

A Dodgers “concierge” for Japanese superfans

Plus, more on Swalwell, a rodent invasion, and what to expect this week in L.A.

Pablo Goldstein

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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

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What is a giant statue doing in the middle of Runyon Canyon?

Apr 9, 2026

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9 min read

What is a giant statue doing in the middle of Runyon Canyon?

Plus, a looming schools strike, Mayor Bass' LAPD pivot and some record store expertise.

Julia Wick

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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

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Apr 7, 2026

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8 min read

Was 'Baywatch' booted off Venice Beach?

Plus, Trump’s favor to California Democrats, Kanye’s successful run at SoFi and more.

Julia Wick

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GOP frontrunners for governor scrap about immigration

Apr 6, 2026

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9 min read

GOP frontrunners for governor scrap about immigration

Plus, the LAPD lawsuit starting this week, the unwritten rules of celebrity podcasts and more.

Matt Hamilton

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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

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When refusing to RSVP is ruthless campaign strategy.

Apr 2, 2026

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10 min read

When refusing to RSVP is ruthless campaign strategy.

Plus, the skinny on a Mar Vista restaurant saga and Trump at the Supreme Court.

Julia Wick

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Apr 1, 2026

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8 min read

The Attorney General’s Zoom snafu

Plus, the latest on the L.A. Zoo’s departed elephants and new data on L.A. restaurants.

Matt Hamilton, +2

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Mar 31, 2026

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9 min read

David Lynch’s heirs head to court

Plus, a Dodgers parking hack, wilting poppies and more.

Matt Hamilton, +2

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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