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The number of homicides in some of California’s biggest cities dropped to remarkably low levels in 2025, a…
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Several favorite L.A. restaurants bid farewell in 2025
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5 comforting and restorative soup recipes
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Six L.A. political stories we’ll be tracking in 2026
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, dishing…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes understands the art of conversation — especially the way to get people to open up about…
Letters to the Editor: Think the potholes in L.A. haven’t gotten worse? Try riding a bike
Dec. 30, 2025 8 AM PT To the editor: I’m glad someone finally said it. Los Angeles hasn’t…
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It might rain on the 2026 Rose Parade
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