$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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The Varnish, an iconic Los Angeles cocktail bar, is closing this week after 15 years
The Varnish, a legendary cocktail bar that heralded a modern cocktail revolution in Los Angeles, will close its doors on…
Democrats defending Biden echo Republicans' cult of Trump
The aftermath of President Biden's miserable debate last week leaves me with a sense of déjà vu. In the internal…
Trump's immunity ruling fuels Democrats' urgency amid doubts about Biden
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to grant Donald Trump immunity for past and potentially future presidential acts…
Street takeover in downtown Los Angeles leaves Metro bus tagged with graffiti
A takeover of a downtown Los Angeles street early Monday morning left a Metro bus vandalized with graffiti and sparked…
How California makes it nearly impossible to build affordable housing
To the editor: It’s easy to say, “Let’s build more affordable housing.” But doing it is another story entirely. (“Housing…
Move over, pickleball: bocce reigns supreme in this posh area of Los Angeles
Jimmy Dunne hopped off his electric bike, hung his helmet on the handlebars and rushed to the three bocce courts…
4 dead and 2 hospitalized in drunk driving crash during police chase in Upland
Four people were killed Friday morning when a drunk driving suspect fled from police and crashed into another car in…
When Democrats Lose, Far-Left Protesters Don't Attack the Capitol
To the editor: It is a mistake to equate the extreme left with the extreme right. (“Why Both Sides in…
Column: DMV Rules Out Stupid License Renewal Questions, But 'Virtual Assistant' Needs Improvement
A quick look at the census data (more than 11,000 people turn 65 every day in the US), along with…