Amid trade war, L.A. council urged to hold off on hotel wage hikes
Five months ago, the Los Angeles City Council endorsed a plan to boost wages for airport and hotel workers to $30 per hour by 2028…
The California crusades of commie-turned-conservative David Horowitz
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. I’m metro columnist Gustavo Arellano, writing from Orange County, California — not the…
This L.A. ‘floating’ tennis club has a pinch of country club swagger
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Across the six players on the tennis court at noon on a Friday in Beverly Hills, I clock two Cartier watches and one…
An L.A. County firefighter assaulted his neighbor. But his bosses couldn’t fire him
For the Los Angeles County Fire Department, it’s a clear red line: firefighters cannot assault their neighbors. That’s why the department fired Adam Clint, a…
Driver crashes into Jennifer Aniston’s L.A. property, is detained
A man was detained by Los Angeles police after crashing his car through the gates of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion Monday afternoon, according to the…
Where to find a hidden field of poppies in L.A. County
Nature enthusiasts walked among colorful native flowers growing wild at Elizabeth Lake and Munz Ranch roads. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) For me, springtime…
Holocaust Memorial Museum strife, Tony Awards and L.A. arts news
President Trump continues to press for control over institutions that shape the arts, culture — and history. Last week the administration removed board members appointed…
Aspiring screenwriters feel ‘cursed’ as Hollywood opportunities dry up
Since the start of the year, Brandy Hernandez has applied to nearly 200 entertainment jobs.The 22-year-old film school graduate, who works as a receptionist at…
What to do on Mother’s Day? Catch up with Mom on an L.A. walk
I took an out-of-state friend on this East Hollywood walk and she loved it. She had just spent 30 days hiking 250 miles on the…
9 soothing L.A. foot spas for relief and relaxation
My feet ached from an epic six-mile beach walk the day beforehand. So I was especially excited to arrive at Bao Foot Spa, in Beverly…
Rugby Sevens World Championship provides 2028 L.A. Olympic test
On the Dignity Health Sports Park concourse, a group of men sat with drinks in hand, laughing and soaking in the final day of the…
L.A. federal prosecutors resign over plea offer to deputy, sources say
Several federal prosecutors — including the chief of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section — have submitted their resignations following a plea deal offered…
Do you love or hate brunch?
The meal with a slice of cantaloupe at the end. Plus, breakfast burritos, Issa Rae’s new pizzeria, remembering the Napa Valley icon at the middle…
Mayor Bass said her office’s budget will be cut. The numbers tell a different story
When Mayor Karen Bass spoke about budget cuts during her State of the City address — before she even mentioned laying off city employees —…
A fight over a progressive L.A. news site leads to dueling lawsuits
The question of who controls a small independent media outlet has roiled Los Angeles’ left for more than a year. This week, the clash over…
Prep talk: L.A. Jordan’s David Sandy will walk on at Sacramento State
David Sandy, a standout football and volleyball player at L.A. Jordan who became a community hero, said he plans to walk on at Sacramento State.He…
What fans wore to Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ show in L.A.
Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour this week in Los Angeles at the SoFi Stadium, where she’ll be gracing the stage five…
L.A. coffee shops to visit near major freeways
It’s hard to avoid traffic in Los Angeles, especially if you’re faced with a daily freeway commute. A playlist, podcast or phone call can help…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Feig
Onscreen, multihyphenate screenwriter-director-producer Paul Feig is best known for fun and funny films such as “Bridesmaids,” “Last Christmas” and “A Simple Favor.” And offscreen, he’s…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reject plea
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has rejected a plea deal in his upcoming trial on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.At a…