Where to catch a wave this summer in SoCal, for every kind of surfer
Whether you’ve got the latest surfboard prototype or a $100 soft top, get your fix at SoCal surf spots. Newbies beware: Surfers are hungry for waves after a wet spring. #press
At a summit she helped start, an absent Sen. Dianne Feinstein is honored in Lake Tahoe
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 90, missed a summit about Lake Tahoe's health, which she helped start. Still her legacy and contributions to the region took centerstage. #press
I helped write the surprise Netflix sensation 'Suits.' My reward? $259.71
The USA Network show starring Meghan Markle blew up on streaming platforms. The paltry benefits for many involved underscore what's at issue in the writers' strike. #press
‘We can’t pay our rent.’ Actors on the picket line reveal harsh reality of trying to make it in Hollywood
Four actors on why they’re striking and the struggle to maintain a middle-class living in today’s Hollywood. #press
Her daughter was killed in the Uvalde shooting. Now she’s running for mayor
Kimberly Mata-Rubio is running for mayor of Uvalde, Texas, in memory of her daughter who was killed in the 2022 mass shooting. She is also demanding accountability. #press
Advocacy groups rally to support Latino artists amidst strikes
Given the blackout in promoting film and TV work, multiple advocacy are asking for support of Latino artists. #press
COVID-19 is 'heating up all around' this summer. Should we be wearing masks again?
Amid the latest coronavirus uptick in California, health officials reiterate the same advice: Masks work, but it's a personal preference whether to wear them. #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
Female commander fired after drunken incident calls out LAPD 'double standard'
In a recent court filing, former LAPD Cmdr. Nicole Mehringer contested her firing, arguing the department has overlooked — or even helped cover up — similar behavior by dozens of male supervisors. #press
California, facing another wet winter, races to prevent more flooding with levee repairs
Restoring levees is crucial to public safety, but critics say Newsom’s order also comes at the expense of rules designed to protect the environment. #press
A wildfire on Maui kills at least 6 as it sweeps through historic town, forcing some into the ocean
Wind-whipped wildfires race through Hawaii, killing six, burning a historic tourist town on Maui and forcing evacuations with some fleeing into ocean. #press
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
'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
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
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
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
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Saweetie
On her ideal Sunday in L.A., Saweetie would go to brunch, cheer on the L.A. Dodgers at a baseball game and end the night with pasta and drinks at the Nice Guy. #press
Inside the California African American Museum's $5-million, 'momentum'-fueled upgrades
The California African American Museum, which has been closed since last year, will reopen this weekend with six new exhibitions and upgraded facilities. #press
Bryan Randall, photographer and Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, dies at 57 from ALS
Bryan Randall, a photographer and Sandra Bullock's partner of eight years, has died after a three-year battle with ALS. #press
Wall Street dips as markets fall worldwide on worries about banks, economy
Wall Street slipped as worries about the banking system and the global economy forced more caution into financial markets worldwide. #press