Hollywood invented post-apocalypse L.A. Can Spencer Pratt ride it to become mayor?
It’s been called “the best political ad of the year,” a plea to save the city, and an…
California election: Inside battles for governor, L.A. mayor
Election season is upon us, and one major issue on the ballot is the California governor’s race. After…
Disneyland becomes more reliant on facial recognition
Photos are an expected part of almost any visit to Disneyland. Whether it’s first-time international visitors or longtime…
Los Angeles County public schools continue to see enrollment drops
Across the country, shrinking enrollment has been one of the most troubling trends in public education. But it…
Misery and malaise cloud L.A. Why it feels so hopeless this time
Even L.A.’s biggest boosters were struggling to spin in the early 1990s. The aerospace industry, an engine of…
A shakeup at L.A.’s animal services. Is that good news for its 60,000 animals?
L.A. has one of the largest animal shelter systems in the country, and it’s going through a major…
Here are some fresh and favorite food haunts to try
Much of the news dominating the local restaurant scene has focused on sadness. Two Los Angeles icons, Cole’s…
A Tejano tries King Taco for the first time
L.A. Times photography fellow Ronaldo Bolaños is still learning the city, so that’s why the Dallas native asked…
Speed cameras are coming to Los Angeles. Here’s where to expect them
The challenges of driving through Los Angeles streets are well known. There are the seemingly increasing number of…
Inside the ‘California exodus.’ This is what is real and what is myth
Few storylines engage Los Angeles Times readers more than the “leaving California” narrative. And over the last decade,…