Erick Medel creates artwork as an ode to the Los Angeles Flower District
I always start with a photo on my phone. Sometimes I don't look for images: the images are just there…
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Opinion: Apocalypse now, but not in Santa Monica
In December, an atheist, pro-choice, anti-gun, environmental activist, also known as a Santa Monica resident, asked me: “So, how do…
Why your favorite streaming shows appear on old TV
In the late 1990s, NBC ran a promotional campaign with the slogan “If you haven't seen it, it's new to…
Many American Teens Use Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC, Survey Finds
A molecular resemblance to the intoxicating compound found in marijuana has become popular among U.S. teenagers, especially in areas where…
SXSW: Peso Pluma and Christian Nodal top our list of Latin acts to watch
More than 60 Latin artists were invited to participate in this year's South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas,…
Candidate Ysabel Jurado overtakes councilor Kevin de León
Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado did not have large supporters spending lavishly on her behalf. The Highland Park…
As water rates rise, lawmakers seek funding for assistance
In California and across the country, household water rates have increased as utilities invest to upgrade aging infrastructure, secure future…
Jimmy Kimmel was told not to read Trump's post at the 2024 Oscars
Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel criticized several Hollywood personalities at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, but not all of his…
Oscar broadcast attracts 19.5 million viewers, 4% more than last year
A lively Oscar ceremony fueled by two bonafide best picture-nominated blockbusters, “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” helped propel the ABC broadcast to…
Oscars mark last hurrah for 'Barbenheimer' as 2024 box office faces uncertain future
This year's Oscar nominees did well at the box office. But next year is uncertain after an unsettled winter.