Tourists don’t visit L.A., the state. Are Trump and ICE to blame?
About two months ago, my cousin Guillermo happily ventured from picturesque Cuernavaca, Mexico, to 95-degree Southern California.He took his wife and two young kids to…
Here’s 15 restaurants offering amazing Mexican, Salvadoran food
One of the joys of living in California is that you’re never too far away from a great meal.And the variety of Mexican and Salvadoran…
In Virginia’s close race for governor, Republicans take aim at Toni Morrison
WASHINGTON — The U.S. remains mired in a deadly pandemic, the economy is suffering from a bout of inflation and states face challenges from climate to transportation,…
Money flows, average incomes rise quickly in parts of Coachella Valley
As someone who’s lived in and visited family throughout the Inland Empire for years, I have seen firsthand the rapid growth that has changed the…
Santa Monica faces financial calamity due, in part, to sex scandals
It’s the city that’s proved irresistible for Chappell Roan and marked the finish line for fictional character Forrest Gump.Santa Monica easily sits among the pantheon…
City Council honors a pioneer of L.A.’s Mexican cultural life
There are certain first names that are also businesses that tap into the Angeleno collective unconsciousness and bring a smile of familiarity even to those…
Best pancake places that will test and delight your taste buds
When the thought of truly delicious pancakes bubbles up, various trips and experiences flood my mind and activate my hunger receptors.I’m transported back aboard the…
LAPD ends its role in Kamala Harris security detail
The security of former Vice President Kamala Harris, once the duty of the U.S. Secret Service, has been thrown into flux, again, days after President…
California will turn darker blue, red if redistricing plan passes
In a couple of months, California voters will have the opportunity to reshape our state’s political map and, perhaps, tilt the balance of power nationally…
Some vulnerable seniors can’t get COVID vaccines amid case spike
Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising frustration over…
I got COVID and can’t smell. But RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies still stink
For five years, I dodged every bullet.I don’t know how I managed to beat COVID-19 for so long, even as family, friends and colleagues got…
Beat our list of the Valley’s best restaurants, bars and coffee shops
If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, it’s likely you have a defining San Fernando Valley moment or routine.Those can include waiting 30…
Can USC and UCLA football bounce back into relevance
For college football fans, the tranquility and/or boredom of game-free weekends has officially ended.Yes, the college football season is back today along with all of…
FDA signs off on new COVID vaccines but limits who will get them
Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The federal government signed-off on the latest round of COVID-19 vaccines, but new limits were set on which Americans can get…
Why the effort to stop the Olympic Games stands little chance
If you browse through social media, it’s easy to find commentary about canceling the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.There are Angelenos who lack confidence in the…
More Californians say ‘yes’ than ‘no’ to temporary redistricting
What Californians think about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts has been a source of hot debate.Republicans rallied around polling…
U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID vaccine recommendations differ from CDC
NEW YORK — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.The group’s new COVID-19 recommendations…
Californians find cheap housing, less traffic, happiness in Tulsa
If you’re a Gen Xer or younger, there’s a good chance you’ve contemplated moving out of California.The reasons are obvious. It’s expensive and difficult to…
Contributor: AI will be more disruptive than COVID. Which party can seize the moment?
Democrats, bless their hearts, keep trying to figure out the magic formula to stop President Trump. But here’s a cold splash of reality: If Trump’s…
CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression. Union demands statement against misinformation
As authorities identified the shooter in the deadly attack on CDC headquarters as a Georgia man who blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed…