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…
Democrats fight over rare open California congressional seat
Two prominent Latino Democratic elected leaders are battling to become a new member of Congress. The race to represent a swath of Southern California that…
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…
What it means for Hollywood if Paramount and Warner Bros. merge
The Ellison era of Paramount was barely a month old when another major potential Hollywood merger appeared on the horizon.Last week the share prices of…
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…
Cracks in Hollywood’s box office armor: Lessons from another summer bummer
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” gave movie theaters a needed jolt over the weekend with a much better than expected domestic opening of $84 million and…
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…
California Republicans take donations from mogul after sex scandal
When billionaire casino mogul and top Republican donor Steve Wynn was accused of a decades-long pattern of sexual misconduct in the midst of the #MeToo…
The origins of Covid-19 under international law and the certainty of the next pandemic
It’s been more than 2,000 days since Covid-19 appeared in late 2019 growing to more than 700 million cases and at least 7 million deaths…
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…
Netflix’s unlikely summer blockbuster: A ‘KPop’ smash that took over the internet
It was bound to happen sometime. This year, the most important Hollywood movie of the key summer season didn’t start its quest for world domination…
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…
Could this movie based on a Hindu epic become India’s ‘Avatar?’
Movies from India’s prolific film industry have found success on the world stage before. “RRR,” an over-the-top Telugu-language action film, energized audiences in the U.S.…
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…