Designer Mia Lehrer has left her imprint on the L.A. landscape
Mia Lehrer, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 8. Few are the corners of L.A. that don’t bear the imprint…
The Role of Germany’s Epistemic Community in Driving Colombia’s Development
Colombia is a developing country that is focusing on building recovery from various sectors ranging from infrastructure, human resources, and political systems. However, there is…
In ‘The Latino Century,’ Mike Madrid explains the Latino vote
For three decades, Mike Madrid has been tracking the seismic shifts in the Latino electorate. In that time, the Republican political consultant has noticed a…
Poll: Many voters get their information from social media, even if they don’t trust it
In California, where a ballot often contains pages of candidates and ballot measures, most voters rely on the state-provided guide for election information, a new…
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams are L.A.’s sports power couple
A casual tweet by technology entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. about wanting to tap the enormous potential value in women’s sports by buying or launching a…
Why Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence won’t be at Dodgers’ Pride Night
The L.A. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence won’t be attending Dodgers Pride Night this year. Not in an official capacity anyway. It’s not a reaction to…
California gets federal funding for climate-ready workforce
California is among nine U.S. states and territories selected to receive $60 million in federal funding as part of a significant effort to build a…
Billionaire-backed plan to erect California city qualifies for ballot
The billionaire proponents of a brand new city that would rise from the rolling prairie northeast of the San Francisco Bay cleared their first big…
T20 World Cup brings cricket ‘home’ for New York’s South Asian community | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Long Island, New York — On a cool Sunday afternoon in May, Anjum Sabar – captain of PakAmerica Cricket Club – watched on as his…
Here are 10 L.A. spots to queer your weekend during Pride month
There’s a reason why Ruby Fruit co-owner Mara Herbkersman refers to her business — one of L.A.’s two lesbian bars — as “the planet.”It’s a…
Lulu’s Place will be L.A.’s latest investment in youth sports
On May 8, one of the largest philanthropic investments ever for the youth of Los Angeles broke ground just north of LAX and the $150-million…
Why did California Gov. Gavin Newsom crush community solar?
After months of outcry, the California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to approve a solar energy program that critics are sure will fail spectacularly, making…
Honoring Skid Row’s other side — a home to artists, activists, community
Hundreds of artists are set to parade through the streets of Skid Row on Saturday, a brass band booming behind them, in a biennial celebration…
4 Dead, 17 Kidnapped As Terrorists Storm Community In North West Nigeria
Terrorists operating in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, North West Nigeria, stormed Takalmawa village in the early hours of Wednesday, May…
Ex-immigration detainee released back into community after AFP arrest in WA over curfew, ankle monitor breaches
In short: Former immigration detainee Kimbengere Gosoge has pleaded guilty to breaching the conditions of his release.The Perth Magistrates Court was told the 42-year-old failed to…
L.A.’s only Spanish-language kids’ bookstore will soon get más grande
When Chiara Arroyo and Celene Navarrete decided to sell Spanish-language children’s books in 2012, they weren’t worried about customer demand. As mothers with kids at…
A harm reduction guide to Ozempic and the queer community
Beware of Ozempic and unexpected chemsex interactions Stomach disturbance isn’t the only way Ozempic could affect queer sex. It also has a profound impact on…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
In short: Cooking classes run through neighbourhood houses are helping people learn to prepare healthy and affordable food.The rising cost of food has prompted a…
Community legal centres fear possible government funding cuts will put vulnerable people at risk
Forbidden from working, mother of two Raffat Fatima had no money or family to help come up with a plan to keep her children safe.Instead,…
Where to find the best modern Indian restaurants in Los Angeles
There’s never been a better time to try Indian food in Los Angeles. Traditional cooking from across the subcontinent is abundant here: crispy, paper-thin dosas…