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Remnants of Tropical Storm Eugene to bring isolated showers, humidity to Southern California

Remnants of Tropical Storm Eugene are moving up the Baja Coast, expected to bring isolated thunderstorms and a spike in humidity to Southern California. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/tropical-storm-eugene-to-bring-rain-humidity-to-southern-california?utm_source=press.coop

'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died of fentanyl overdose, coroner determines

Former child actor Austin Majors, who starred in the ABC series "NYPD Blue," died of a fentanyl overdose, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-08-08/austin-majors-nypd-blue-cause-of-death-fentanyl-overdose?utm_source=press.coop

California has made voting easier, but regular voters still skew white and old, poll finds

California has made a major effort to make voting easier. Those who don't vote regularly say they lack information or aren't interested in the candidates. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-08/despite-making-voting-easier-voters-in-california-are-whiter-and-older-new-poll-finds?utm_source=press.coop

Supreme Court revives federal rules against 'ghost guns'

The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from the Biden administration and revived federal rules forbidding the sale or use of untraceable guns. #press

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-08-08/supreme-court-revives-federal-rules-against-ghost-guns?utm_source=press.coop

The Lionel Messi circus is taking MLS by storm, but will it cost the league its soul?

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could meet LAFC in the Leagues Cup final, but soccer's most electrifying player might be causing a radical shift in MLS. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-08-08/lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls-lafc-leagues-cup?utm_source=press.coop

Remote work gave them a reprieve from racism. They don't want to go back

Many people of color found remote work lessens the racism they face on the job. Now they must decide: Is it worth trying to never return to the office again? #press

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-08/remote-work-racism-reprieve-return-to-office?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

I left L.A. to live in a cabin in the desert. Here's why I stayed

In Los Angeles, disruptions kept me from my writing. But after a year in a cabin near Joshua Tree, coyotes keep me company and my fearlessness grows. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-06/desert-joshua-tree-writing-books-solitude-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

L.A. was his destination; the desert was his graveyard. After nearly 40 years, his bones have been identified

Dennis Earl Seger was headed to Los Angeles, but his bones were found 150 miles from his hoped-for new home. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-04/bones-found-california-desert-identified?utm_source=press.coop

The ultimate guide to seeing Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium

Parking! Public transit! Fan chants! Friendship bracelets! Everything you need to know before you see Taylor Swift at SoFi Stadium for the L.A. stops of her Eras tour. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-31/the-ultimate-guide-to-seeing-taylor-swift-at-sofi-stadium?utm_source=press.coop

From coffee to cocktail bars: Where to get a drink near SoFi Stadium

From local breweries to wine bars, juice stands and coffee shops, here's where to get a drink near Inglewood's SoFi Stadium. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/the-best-places-to-drink-near-sofi-stadium?utm_source=press.coop

Trump's indictment reflects the failures of our populist passions

The fact that we’ve come to prosecuting a former president is proof of the breakdown of republicanism and and how American politics have become corrupted. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/trump-indictment-jack-smith-populism-impeachment-repblican?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

'Barbie' is a billion-dollar milestone for women in Hollywood

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" grossed more than $1 billion and showed the world that women directors can make blockbusters. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/editorial-a-milestone-for-women-in-hollywood?utm_source=press.coop

Video of Montgomery racial brawl shows it's not enough to be 'not racist'

White people shouldn't just pat themselves on the back for being less terrible than the crowd that attacked a lone Black man on Saturday. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/montgomery-racial-brawl-video-racism?utm_source=press.coop

Why Georgia might beat the feds at holding Trump accountable

State prosecutions aimed at Trump and attempts to subvert the 2020 election are far from a sideshow to the federal indictments. They're essential to protecting democracy. #press

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/donald-trump-fani-willis-jack-smith-special-counsel-indictment-election-subversion?utm_source=press.coop

12 SoCal spots to see the Perseids meteor shower — which will be spectacular this year

The celestial display peaks on Aug. 12 and 13. You’ll have the best chance of seeing the dancing streaks of light under a dark sky, away from light pollution. #press

https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/perseids-meteor-shower-where-to-see-los-angeles-southern-california?utm_source=press.coop

Weed drinks have gotten so much better. Here are 5 worth trying

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

A love letter to (my) Weird Barbie: Why the defaced doll matters

With help from Kate McKinnon, Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' pays homage to the doll we all played with too hard. So why not pay homage to my own? #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-08/barbie-movie-doll-weird-love-letter-kate-mckinnon-greta-gerwig?utm_source=press.coop

25 terrific things to do in L.A. before summer ends

Summer beaches and piers await. Cool, dark theaters. Shady museum gardens. Farmers markets, flea markets and night markets. #press

https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-los-angeles-summer?utm_source=press.coop