In 2020, Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services contacted the Sheriff’s Department about a girl who disappeared from Duarte, according to a news release. She was found …
Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds
Using state data, an environmental group found PFAS residue on more than 40 different kinds of fruits and vegetables grown in California. The state has approved 53 PFAS pesticide ingredients, …
L.A.’s Persian restaurants offer sanctuary, support as Tehrangeles reacts to war
In Westwood and across Tehrangeles, Iranians are gathering at Persian restaurants to share a meal while processing the war in Iran. Read full story Author: Angela Osorio
Swanson: Booooo! Bam Adebayo was ‘cheating the game’ in surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 81-point effort
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81-point effort, against the tanking Wizards, who helped inflate his stats. Read full story Author: Mirjam Swanson
Dangerous heat will scorch Los Angeles this week, here’s how long it will last
A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Los Angeles Thursday and Friday, with triple-digit highs possible across the region — up to 30 degrees above typical for …
Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after ‘despicable’ apartment brawl, street takeover
Mayor Karen Bass announced that the LAPD would be putting resources downtown after a street takeover that led to a violent brawl at the Circa LA apartments. Read full story …
Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination
Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the FDA. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez
Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies rescued 37 teenagers across Southern California and in nearby states including Arizona and Nevada. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives
Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum named parks chief
Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum will succeed Josh D’Amaro as Walt Disney Co.’s parks chief, the company said Tuesday. Read full story Author: Samantha Masunaga
Commentary: Tilly Norwood music video is so bad that it proves AI won’t be putting actors out of work any time soon
A year ago, AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood outraged Hollywood. The music video ‘she’ just released proves that AI can’t replace human actors. Read full story Author: Mary McNamara
How to watch the 2026 Oscars and everything else you need to know
The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pacific. Conan O’Brien will return as the show’s host. Read full story Author: Katie Simons
His portrait of MLK in a hoodie went viral. Now he shares a message in his Downtown Disney art
Former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith, a self-described “artivist,” imbued his Legacy Tower in Downtown Disney with hidden meaning. It’s a piece that nods to five Black architects. Read full story Author: …
Commentary: Noma L.A. controversy is a turning point. Why this critic won’t be dining there
Allegations against Noma chef Rene Redzepi should open a broader discussion about how systemic change in the restaurant industry is needed more now than ever. Read full story Author: Jenn …
Trump wants a war on cartels. Mexico’s president says he should start by combatting guns and addiction
After President Trump announced a military coalition to fight cartels and mocked Mexico’s refusal to allow operations there, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. should address drug demand and …
Seven Disneyland employees taken to hospital in hazmat situation at theme park
Seven Disneyland employees were treated at hospitals Tuesday after an odor in a backstage area at the park caused them to become dizzy and short of breath. Read full story …
Head of L.A.’s Department of Water and Power resigns
The head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is stepping down to become chief executive of an electric company in her native Puerto Rico. Read full story …
Chabria: No more Noem mess. But don’t pop the champagne yet
It’s easy to celebrate the abrupt firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose tenure was marked by chaos and cruelty. But there’s no reason to think her replacement will …
Mobile clinic brings mammograms to women on Skid Row
As public clinics disappear, a joint project of City of Hope, UCLA’s Homeless Healthcare Collaborative and Union Rescue Mission is stepping in to fill the gaps. Read full story Author: …
L.A. Affairs: A single comment about my boyfriend shattered my friend circle
We became a small tribe bound by the sound of a ping-pong ball. Eventually politics changed our safe space in Santa Monica. Read full story Author: Gali Kronenberg
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Chiles
Video games, shopping and Domino’s pizza are on the agenda for the two-time Olympian. Read full story Author: Kailyn Brown