Politics

Faced with possible cuts in federal spending that could mess with health coverage and decreasing childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the big boss medical officer of Covered California, has a ton on her plate...

Yo Liz, so get this - I've been living in this house for, like, ever, man. But then my daughter and her fam had to crash with me during that financial mess back in...

So, like, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was all like, "Hey TV people, can you, like, stop airing this ad from Trump about migrants going to the U.S.? It’s totally discriminatory and not cool." She...

Californian Fence Lizard: Beloved Reptile of the West CoastBefore the fence, there was the lizard. From tree stumps and rocks, the spiny reptiles basked and watched as wooden fences subdivided the landscape. At some...

So, like, S&P Global Ratings went ahead and dropped the bond ratings for Los Angeles recently. They're dealing with a massive budget deficit, almost $1 billion! On Friday, the agency decided to downgrade the...

At 88 Club, there are planks of artful shrimp toast, piles of chewy mung bean jelly noodles, and clay pots of mapo tofu spinning on well-lighted marble lazy Susans. This is Mei Lin’s version...

"This place ain't your typical restaurant," Daniele Uditi proclaims to a group of 32 folks gathered in a big ol' warehouse in West Adams one fine Sunday evening. "It might fool ya, but trust...

So, my mom decided to get hitched again when I was in my thirties. At that point, I was already knee-deep in the food world, so I thought, why not whip up her wedding...

So, I didn’t come all the way to Southern California looking for love. Nope, not at all. I was just completely exhausted. Burnt out, you know? Working crazy hours with a chronic illness, running...

Taylor Tomlinson, who's a funny lady and writer, has hosted the CBS talk and variety show “After Midnight” for a couple of seasons, and she's been chilling in Los Angeles for nine years. But,...

Angelenos are understandably worried about the toxins deposited by smoke and ash from the Eaton and Palisades urban wildfires in January, but after L.A. Times Plants tested soil around eight burn areas, we discovered...

As a recent graduate journalist, I had the opportunity to delve into the world of Hollywood with Matthew Specktor's latest book, "The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood." In this...

On the Shelf: Matriarch By Tina KnowlesTina Knowles, best known as Beyoncé and Solange's mother, has released a new memoir titled "Matriarch." The 400-plus page book delves into her life story, from her humble...

Aimee Semple McPherson, an enigmatic evangelist from Los Angeles, led a life full of twists and turns that captivated the city. From her humble beginnings in Canada to her rise as a beloved figure...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing criticism from various political skeptics across the political spectrum. The attacks on Hegseth are reminiscent of the attempts to derail his nomination during the presidential transition period....

Unraveling the Mystery of Dog Years: Emotional UrgencyVoicesBryn Durgin and Navied MahdavianRecently, Bryn Durgin and Navied Mahdavian came together to explore the enigmatic concept of dog years and the emotional urgency that comes with...

Los Angeles has always been a city that prefers reinvention to tradition, making it the ideal incubator for new religious movements. Its distance from centers of institutional power allowed for fluid identities, unusual beliefs,...

Director Ryan Coogler’s movie “Sinners” brings to light the eternal battle between truth and deception, mirroring the current political landscape. As a fan of vampire movies since the 1987 classic “The Lost Boys,” I...

Koreatown seniors have turned into the LA Kings' lucky charm during the playoffs, serenading the team with the harmonica rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." The harmonica players, hailing from the Koreatown Senior and Community...

Theater Kids Rises from Ashes After Eaton FireThis article tells the story of 60 kids who faced the devastation of losing their homes, their theater, and their entire neighborhoods to the Eaton fire in...

TV Adaptation of Bestselling Mystery Novel 'Listen for the Lie'True crime podcast lovers, bookworms, and mystery series fans will all find something of interest in “Listen for the Lie,” a thrilling novel that is...

Bob Baffert's Return to Churchill Downs: Kentucky Derby StorylinesLouisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby has returned to its normal state this year. All the previous controversies and uncertainties have vanished, making way for a...

Musical 'Dead Outlaw' Brings Famous Corpse to Broadway StageIn a quirky turn of events, the new musical 'Dead Outlaw' takes center stage on Broadway, shedding light on the fascinating yet morbid tale of Elmer...

Treasured Cookbooks: Readers Share Beloved RecipesWhat priceless items would you grab when fleeing disaster? Thousands of Angelenos faced this question during the wildfires in January. This experience sparked curiosity about emotional attachments to cookbooks...

Times — and The Times — have changed since the first Festival of Books was held in 1996. What hasn’t changed is the commitment to this vibrant community of readers and writers, with the...

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books kicked off Saturday at USC, attracting a mix of celebrity authors and entertainers. Poet Amanda Gorman, actors Jenny Slate, Krysten Ritter, and Wil Wheaton, singer JoJo, and...

Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky: Unbreakable SisterhoodAmanda Knox recently shared her experience of finding solace in what she calls "the sisterhood of ill repute." Speaking at the University of Southern California to a large...

Winners advocate hope in uncertainty at L.A. Times Book PrizesThe 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony on Friday night at USC’s Bovard Auditorium was a celebration of literary excellence. As winners in 12...

L.A. Times Festival of Books Draws Massive Crowds Despite RainTens of thousands of people gathered Saturday at the 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC, packing sold-out panels and waiting in huge...

A convicted robber who was at least the ninth person to escape a reentry program facility for California state prisoners this year has been captured in Las Vegas. Dijon Barber was found almost two...