$32 for a cigarette? In Gaza, even a dose of nicotine is hard to come by
BEIRUT — In Gaza, in times of war, life's consolations are few and far between. Even the momentary comfort of…
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Bass launches re-election campaign and begins fundraising for June 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass kicked off her re-election campaign on Monday, saying she is seeking a second four-year term…
Wrongfully convicted woman acquitted by California court of murder
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — An El Dorado County Superior Court judge on Friday formally exonerated a deceased Oregon woman who had…
Sabrina, Charli and Chappell suddenly become stars. Because right now?
There were lime green tank tops, lime green beanies, lime green hoodies, cowboy hats and sunglasses, and at least one…
Oakland Mayor Gives Fiery Speech After FBI Raid on Her Home
In a tearful speech, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao pleaded not guilty Monday, speaking for the first time since federal authorities…
Goodbye to La Mirada, California, my childhood home
The Orwolls leave La Mirada. You may not know us, but it is still something very important, at least for…
How Barbra Streisand Made a Song for a TV Series for the First Time
On April 25, the day after her 82nd birthday, Barbra Streisand released “Love Will Survive,” the ten-time Grammy winner's first…
Is Boots Riley the most unlikely showrunner in Hollywood?
To say that Boots Riley is an unlikely showrunner is an understatement. The Oakland-based filmmaker, hip-hop MC and political activist…
Dhani Harrison awakens new sounds with Huun-Huur-Tu
Dhani Harrison can't help but sound just like his father. It's not just his singing voice, or his aesthetic voice…
Spotted lanternfly eggs discovered in California for the first time
Eggs of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that has wreaked havoc on crops in more than a dozen states,…