How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bozoma Saint John
The first home Bozoma Saint John bought in L.A. was a condo in Marina del Rey.“It was the first time I bought anything on my…
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for L.A.
California lawmakers approved a pair of bills Thursday providing $2.5 billion in state aid in response to the wildfires that have decimated neighborhoods, destroyed schools…
Stakes are high for Newsom and California when Trump visits L.A. wildfires
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Trump shared a surprisingly symbiotic relationship during the Republican’s first term in the White House, with their public…
These 54 L.A. hiking trails burned in the SoCal fires
To some it might feel flippant to bemoan the hiking trails that burned up in the Eaton and Palisades fires. After all, thousands of people…
At Night Temple, weary L.A. film composers find refuge in house shows
The road up to Night Temple was dark and steep enough to take your breath away. But a few days before Christmas, a string quartet…
L.A. wildfires cause $350 million in damage to city facilities
The wildfires that have torn through Pacific Palisades and other parts of Los Angeles this month have damaged or destroyed about $350 million in public…
Roki Sasaki meets LeBron James, learns L.A. fingers sign from Rui Hachimura
Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards.The crowd…
Trump’s order to cut off funding to sanctuary cities could threaten L.A. fire relief
As Los Angeles rebuilds from a devastating wildfire that destroyed swaths of Pacific Palisades, the city’s access to federal money could be imperiled by one…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she used her access to nudge Trump on L.A. wildfire recovery
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the chief of the inaugural transition, acknowledged the difficulty of overseeing the handoff of power to President Trump…
Trump criticizes L.A. fire response in inaugural address
During his inaugural address on Monday, President Trump blasted what he called a government unable to protect its own citizens in times of crisis —…
‘Survivor’s guilt’ is real right now in L.A.
Los Angeles is a place that feels physically and emotionally fractured these days. For tens of thousands who are displaced, routine is a near impossibility.…
Down but not out in ‘Hollywoodski’ with writer Lou Mathews
Lou Mathews is unequivocal in his devotion to Los Angeles and its environs. “I love it — and I don’t understand people who don’t,” says…
L.A. wildfire coverage shows why local TV news matters in a crisis
As the devastating wildfires began to sweep across Los Angeles on Jan. 7, frightened residents were not turning to Netflix.Local TV news broadcasts were the…
Incarcerated firefighters offer aid battling L.A. blazes, find career
Editor’s note: Essential California will be off tomorrow for MLK day. We’ll be back in your inboxes Tuesday morning. Good morning, and welcome to the…
L.A. fires: Will Trump immigration crackdown slow rebuilding?
The breeze was tinged with smoke from the fires that burned through Pacific Palisades as dozens of workers finished up the brick facade of a…
‘SNL’ host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. fires, Palestine and Trump
At one time, comedian Dave Chappelle’s appearances as host on “Saturday Night Live” were events to be celebrated, most memorably when he hosted the first…
Should L.A. City Council still inform the public by bulletin board?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Tony Barboza, with assistance from David Zahniser, Dakota Smith and…
L.A. fire chief generated controversy — and loyalty — while city burned
It was just after noon on Friday, four days into the deadly conflagration in the Palisades, when Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley suddenly seemed…
L.A. officials stop use of disappearing Google Chats, citing Palisades fire
For years, Los Angeles city employees could communicate through Google Chat messages that were automatically deleted after 24 hours. Even after the practice, which was…
‘Rebel Without a Cause’ at 70, plus the best movies in L.A.
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.Due to the ongoing Los Angeles…