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Adamant and argumentative, SAG-AFTRA plays new role in Hollywood strikes: the heavy

Despite glimmers of internal dissension, SAG-AFTRA's aggressive stance has, to the surprise of many, sent the studios to the relative 'safety' of the WGA. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-03/sag-aftra-strike-writers-amptp-interim-agreements-new-talks?utm_source=press.coop

The most quietly ambitious cooking to emerge in Los Angeles this year is at Yess

Calling it a 'Japanese seafood restaurant' doesn't capture the eclectic joys at the Arts District's next great dining destination. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-08-03/yess-restaurant-review-japanese-arts-district-los-angeles-bill-addison?utm_source=press.coop

Celebrate high summer with these 5 taste-bud-tickling weed drinks

From tropical-inspired sodas and peachy keen spritzes to pot potables with punches of rosemary and pine, these cannabis beverages double down on flavor. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-08-03/best-weed-drinks-for-summer?utm_source=press.coop

How a madam at Chinese massage parlors outside L.A. took on federal law enforcement

Mei Xing was a tough madam overseeing sex workers at San Gabriel Valley massage parlors. But prosecutors struggled to prove she was guilty of sex trafficking. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-02/massage-parlor-sex-trafficking-chinese-immigrants-mei-xing-california?utm_source=press.coop

Adamant and argumentative, SAG-AFTRA plays new role in Hollywood strikes: the heavy

Despite glimmers of internal dissension, SAG-AFTRA's aggressive stance has, to the surprise of many, sent the studios to the relative 'safety' of the WGA. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-03/sag-aftra-strike-writers-amptp-interim-agreements-new-talks?utm_source=press.coop

Adamant and argumentative, SAG-AFTRA plays new role in Hollywood strikes: the heavy

Despite glimmers of internal dissension, SAG-AFTRA's aggressive stance has, to the surprise of many, sent the studios to the relative 'safety' of the WGA. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-03/sag-aftra-strike-writers-amptp-interim-agreements-new-talks?utm_source=press.coop

Poll: More Americans support striking actors and writers than studios

A new L.A. Times poll on Hollywood’s double strike finds the public is more likely to support striking actors and writers than studios and streaming services. But many express ambivalence. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-08-03/actors-strike-times-poll-sag-aftra-wga-hollywood-labor-public-opinion?utm_source=press.coop

The best places to eat and drink in L.A. right now, according to our food writers

The best new restaurants to try in Los Angeles include an oyster bar in Highland Park, a burger stand in the Original Farmer's Market and a new rooftop restaurant in Beverly Hills. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/the-best-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-l-a-right-now-according-to-our-food-writers?utm_source=press.coop

A California housing law led to thousands of new homes, report says. Why that's not enough

A 2018 California housing law has helped create more than 18,000 new homes. But that's still far short of what's needed to dig the state out of a severe shortage. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/california-housing-shortage-crisis-law-affordable-low-income-sb35-scott-wiener?utm_source=press.coop

What to know about SoFi Stadium before going to the Taylor Swift Eras concert

Before you see Taylor Swift performing at SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles leg of the Eras tour, here are some things you should know, including the bag and outside food policy, what SoFi Stadium is like and what to eat once you're there. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-28/faq-sofi-stadium-taylor-swift-eras-concert?utm_source=press.coop

Trump's election lies got him indicted, but they've worked all too well

The former president's "knowingly false claims" eroded the public trust in voting. The Aug. 1 indictment lays it out and a new poll underlines it. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-02/donald-trump-indictment-2020-election-jack-smith-conspiracy?utm_source=press.coop

10 fascinating buildings in L.A. that you can actually tour

Guided and self-guided tours through L.A. landmarks, from Dolby Theatre to SoFi Stadium, give you an inside look at hidden areas and reveal fascinating details you'd never know about by simply driving by. #press

https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-tours-buildings-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

Read the indictment of former President Trump

Read the full text of the indictment of former President Trump after a special counsel investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. #press

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-08-01/read-the-indictment-of-former-president-trump?utm_source=press.coop

Orange County judge in custody after woman fatally shot at Anaheim Hills home, sources say

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeff Ferguson was in police custody late Thursday after a fatal shooting in Anaheim Hills. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/anaheim-homicide-orange-county?utm_source=press.coop

Inside the char-happy world of Yakitoriguy, L.A.'s — and the world's — yakitori evangelist

The social-media enigma is spreading the gospel of Japanese grilled chicken one skewer, pop-up and video at a time. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-08-02/yakitoriguy-los-angeles-social-media-star-yakitori-evangelist?utm_source=press.coop

Ava DuVernay teams up with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to create massive hiring network

Two years ago, Ava DuVernay launched a database to bridge the hiring gap for underrepresented crew. Now it's being acquired by Ron Howard's and Brian Grazer's online network, Impact. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-08-03/ava-duvernay-nonprofit-database-is-joining-forces-brian-grazer-ron-howard-online-network-diversity-hollywood?utm_source=press.coop

Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place

An appeals court is allowing a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to temporarily stay in place in a major win for the Biden administration. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-08-03/appeals-court-allows-biden-asylum-restrictions-to-temporarily-stay-in-place-as-case-plays-out?utm_source=press.coop

A 'failure to launch': Why young people are having less sex

Nearly 40% of young adults surveyed in California in 2021 had no sexual partners in the prior year. Millennials and Gen Zers are having less sex than earlier generations. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/young-adults-less-sex-gen-z-millennials-generations-parents-grandparents?utm_source=press.coop

Bats snack on annoying mosquitoes. Here’s how to invite them to your yard

Bats are our friends. They were here when saber-toothed tigers roamed L.A., and they eat the bugs that drive us crazy, so they need habitat protection too. #press

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/newsletter/2023-08-01/create-a-bat-habitat-garden-to-repel-mosquitoes-bugs-and-save-bats-lat-plants?utm_source=press.coop

How to watch the Taylor Swift concert from the comfort of your sofa

Couldn't score a ticket to SoFi? On TikTok, one Swiftie has built a following by curating and broadcasting fans' nightly live recordings of the singer's three-hour sets. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-08-02/taylor-swift-tiktok-sofi-concert-how-to-watch-from-your-sofa?utm_source=press.coop