Little-known box that can ruin your legroom seat in economy – how to find them
WHEN flying in economy class, the space to stretch out can be tight enough without hidden obstacles cutting into your legroom. Housing boxes are often…
Tight presidential race mirrors close contests for House, Senate
Today we discuss cliff-hangers, the Founding Fathers and legerdemain.Let’s get to it. Who’s going to win the presidential race?I haven’t a clue.So what good are…
Franklin Wins Inglewood Council Seat
Labor leader Ralph L. Franklin on Tuesday defeated former Councilwoman Lorraine M. Johnson for the District 4 seat on the Inglewood City Council, regaining a…
L.A. County on hunt for exec to shut down Men’s Central Jail
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, David Zahniser and Keri Blakinger bringing you the…
Pelosi Wins Democratic Contest for Burton Seat
SAN FRANCISCO — Party activist Nancy Pelosi won the Democratic nomination Tuesday night in a special election to decide who will succeed the late Rep. Sala…
'I was told to stop reclining my seat on a plane – but I wanted to sleep'
Everyone knows travelling can be tiring, which is why one passenger tried to make sure they got a good night's sleep - unfortunately it wasn't…
Santa Anita’s California Crown event looks to make an impact
You need look no further than the temporary lighting and speakers hanging from the roof near the stage where musical acts performed between races at…
L.A. may not be a ‘sanctuary city’ after all
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith at the helm, with help from David Zahniser.…
Central Valley GOP congressman fights to keep seat he won by 564 votes
COALINGA — On a scorching summer day in Fresno County, Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) stood in the shade of Axel Gomez’s yard, making his pitch for…
Athletics plan ‘playoff-level’ security for final game in Oakland
Two games remain in the Oakland Athletics’ final series at the stadium they’ve called home for more than half a century, and already the mayhem…
Cathay bans couple over reclining seat row
Cathay Pacific has banned a couple from flying with it again after their row erupted over a reclining seat. A mainland Chinese woman posted her…
Airline bans couple for life for hassling passenger who reclined their seat
A couple have been banned from flying with an airline after they caused chaos during a flight from Hong Kong to London by kicking another…
L.A. County Democrats back Measure G over Holly Mitchell’s objections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis with some news on the fast-approaching election, and…
In three-nation coaching carousel, Canada has the best seat
After winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup, the U.S., Mexico and Canada had eight long years to put together teams good enough…
Does Garcetti want to stay in India? He may not.
Sept. 7, 2024 8 AM PT Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David…
L.A. mayor gets pushback over her port appointees
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the goings-on in local…
Will a Vietnamese American candidate help Democrats win a congressional seat in Little Saigon?
At a solemn reunion in Orange County, dozens of elderly Vietnamese Americans gathered recently to reconnect with others once held at Suối Máu, a camp…
Are you looking to be an Olympic volunteer?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and Rebecca Ellis pulling you through to the…
L.A. council chops city attorney’s request for legal help
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, telling you about the latest in city government,…
Rep. Ilhan Omar defends seat in Minnesota primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., successfully fended off challengers, winning her primary Tuesday night for her 5th Congressional District seat for Minnesota in the U.S. House…