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Hollywood writers' strike hits 100-day mark, becoming one of the longest ever

Screenwriters have been walking picket lines since May 2, and there's currently no end in sight. Actors also stopped work in mid-July, part of Los Angeles' summer of labor strife. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-08-08/writers-strike-100-days-wga-sag-aftra-hollywood-labor-dispute?utm_source=press.coop

$30 water bottles. $20 for paper. The sticker shock is real this school shopping season

As back-to-school shopping is forecast to reach a record $41.5 billion this year, parents and teachers in L.A. debate what's essential on their lists — and get creative to make ends meet. #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-08/back-to-school-shopping-high-prices-inflation?utm_source=press.coop

House of Xelas, a Boyle Heights staple, announces closure

The restaurant owners announced on their Instagram page that they are closing their doors Aug. 27 due to differences with the landlord. #press

https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-08-08/house-of-xelas-a-boyle-heights-restaurant-bar-community-closure?utm_source=press.coop

What about my trash pickup? Here's what's affected by the L.A. city workers' strike

Los Angeles city lifeguards, traffic officers, airport custodians, engineers and sanitation workers will be among those on the picket lines Tuesday. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/trash-pickup-what-to-know-about-tuesdays-l-a-city-workers-strike?utm_source=press.coop

Thousands of city workers have gone on strike. Bass says L.A. is 'not going to shut down'

The one-day walkout, staged by SEIU Local 721, is expected to trigger the closure of animal shelters and at least some swimming pools and delay trash pickup until later in the week. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/thousands-of-l-a-city-workers-poised-to-strike-just-after-midnight-disrupting?utm_source=press.coop

'More work for less money': Protests at LAX, City Hall as thousands walk off the job

In the first major walkout by Los Angeles city government workers in decades, thousands walked off the job Tuesday. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/los-angeles-city-workers-strike-scene-lax?utm_source=press.coop

Who is Tory Lanez, prison-bound assailant of rap star Megan Thee Stallion?

The 31-year-old Canadian rapper-singer once had a promising music career. That all came apart one night in July 2020, when he shot Megan Thee Stallion. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-08-08/tory-lanez-shooting-megan-thee-stallion-prison-convicted?utm_source=press.coop

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion after an argument in the Hollywood Hills in 2021. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/tory-lanez-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-in-shooting-of-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=press.coop

How Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and TMZ were drawn into Kesha and Dr. Luke's legal battle

Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton and TMZ all figured into the Kesha and Dr. Luke case that rocked the entertainment industry. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-dr-luke-lady-gaga-katy-perry-tmz-paris-hilton-legal-battle?utm_source=press.coop

Kesha, Dr. Luke and the night they never escaped

Kesha publicly accused Dr. Luke of having raped her. He denied it, and the ensuing scandal raged for the last decade. The Times examined what really happened between the pop star and the producer. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-sebert-dr-luke-allegations-west-hollywood-hotel-night?utm_source=press.coop

UC admits record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos

The UC admitted a record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos and an increase in Native Americans who helped make up the largest ever group of underrepresented students offered admission. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/uc-admits-record-number-of-california-first-year-students-led-by-latinos?utm_source=press.coop

What about my trash pickup? Here's what's affected by the L.A. city workers' strike

Los Angeles city lifeguards, traffic officers, airport custodians, engineers and sanitation workers will be among those on the picket lines Tuesday. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-07/trash-pickup-what-to-know-about-tuesdays-l-a-city-workers-strike?utm_source=press.coop

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion after an argument in the Hollywood Hills in 2021. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/tory-lanez-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-in-shooting-of-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=press.coop

How Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and TMZ were drawn into Kesha and Dr. Luke's legal battle

Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton and TMZ all figured into the Kesha and Dr. Luke case that rocked the entertainment industry. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-dr-luke-lady-gaga-katy-perry-tmz-paris-hilton-legal-battle?utm_source=press.coop

Kesha, Dr. Luke and the night they never escaped

Kesha publicly accused Dr. Luke of having raped her. He denied it, and the ensuing scandal raged for the last decade. The Times examined what really happened between the pop star and the producer. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-sebert-dr-luke-allegations-west-hollywood-hotel-night?utm_source=press.coop

Tyronn Lue: Clippers need to focus more on regular season to change their playoff fate

Coach Tyronn Lue, an assistant with Team USA this summer, said Monday that the Clippers need to play harder to earn a top playoff seeding next season. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2023-08-08/clippers-coach-tyronn-lue-focus-more-better-playoff-seeding?utm_source=press.coop

These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles

If you're searching for the essential food of L.A., let our critic's 2022 restaurant list be your guide! Find the best vegetarian, Italian, Mexican and more. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/101-best-los-angeles-restaurants-ranked-2022?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

Kesha, Dr. Luke and the night they never escaped

Kesha publicly accused Dr. Luke of having raped her. He denied it, and the ensuing scandal raged for the last decade. The Times examined what really happened between the pop star and the producer. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/kesha-sebert-dr-luke-allegations-west-hollywood-hotel-night?utm_source=press.coop

Where should you put your extra cash? Here are some ideas

How you figure out what to do with your money is mostly the same whether you’re 28 or 82. Start with your goal and how long you have until you need the money. #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-06/where-should-you-put-your-savings-here-are-some-ideas?utm_source=press.coop