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
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
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
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
Over-the-counter birth control is coming. But will it be affordable?
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. But without policy changes, the pills would be inaccessible for young women. #press
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-08-08/opill-affordable?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
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
'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
Another consequence of the L.A. housing crisis: The Fresno housing crisis
The Central Valley city has seen among the fastest rent hikes nationwide as coastal California residents flee inland in search of affordable homes. #press
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
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
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
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
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
This 'hot labor summer' is unifying Los Angeles in a way few could have imagined
What's happening now feels different. There's a level of cross-union support across radically different workplaces, along with a knowledge of one another's respective struggles, that I've never seen, or frankly ever thought possible. #press
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
$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
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
Viral video puts spotlight on street vending in Las Vegas
This incident comes a few months before a new bill will go into effect across the state of Nevada regulating street vending. #press