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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
What if a jewelry collection could actually turn your body into a sculpture?
A new collaboration by artists Georgina Treviño and Ozzie Juarez will transport you to another time — whether that’s the future or the past is up to you. #press
Last rookies standing: Why James Outman and Bobby Miller are key to Dodgers' stretch run
Bobby Miller and James Outman are the last Dodgers rookies standing. A look at how they got here, and the roles they’ll play the rest of the season. #press
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
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
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
Last rookies standing: Why James Outman and Bobby Miller are key to Dodgers' stretch run
Bobby Miller and James Outman are the last Dodgers rookies standing. A look at how they got here, and the roles they’ll play the rest of the season. #press
UCLA's Chip Kelly points to Notre Dame football as an example for realignment
UCLA coach Chip Kelly thinks that all college football teams should play as independents regardless of conference affiliation, just like Notre Dame. #press
Disney's ESPN to enter online sports betting business with ESPN Bet sportsbook
The Walt Disney Co. unit announced a partnership with Penn Entertainment that will put the ESPN name on an online sports betting app and website. #press
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
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
As Proposition 12 takes effect, L.A. pitmasters face a 'once-in-a-generation' pork price crisis
Five years ago, California voted yes on Proposition 12, which institutes standards to make the state's pork production more humane. Today, L.A. pitmasters are paying the price. #press
The 50 greatest moments in hip-hop history
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 11, The Times looks back at the artists, songs and innovations that changed the course of popular culture. #press