L.A. County officials need federal aid. How long can they play nice with Trump?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from David Zahniser, giving you…
David Lynch, Bob’s Big Boy and L.A.’s disappearing coffee shops
Milkshakes and tuna melts, plus notes from the recovery, chef’s wish lists, SoCal’s James Beard nominations and Lunar New Year eating. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general…
10 dance parties that raise funds for L.A. wildfire victims
For 16 years, A Club Called Rhonda has been one of L.A.’s most vibrant and inclusive disco and house events, a pansexual celebration of joy,…
Genesis Invitational moves to Torrey Pines because of L.A. wildfires
After nearly two weeks of weighing options because of the wildfires in Los Angeles, the PGA Tour will move the Genesis Invitational from Riviera Country…
Adam Carolla on evacuating his Malibu home, exiting California and doing fire jokes: ‘Make sure it’s funny’
As devastating wildfires blaze through multiple pockets of L.A., they continue to take a toll on residents from all walks of life — including comedians,…
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…