Southern Californians shaped the country's biggest political issues
Voters see the economy and inflation as the most important issues facing the country, and despite good news on both…
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'Dìdi' review: a California boy grows up in one summer
One of the most mournful choruses of the Y2K era was sung by Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus: “Well, I guess this…
Column: Five reasons why Biden made the right decision
A few years ago, when I was thinking about retirement, one piece of advice caught my attention. “You will know…
What should Democrats do now? LA Times columnists face off
It seems as if we are at a crucial point in the history of our country. Or at least, living…
Oz Perkins makes exquisite horror films. It's in his blood.
Oz Perkins is no stranger to the public. His parents, model Berry Berenson and “Psycho” star Anthony Perkins, were famous.…
Can Angelenos ever understand the murder of a baby by a gang?
Book Review The Rent Collectors: Exploitation, Murder, and Redemption in Los Angeles's Immigrant Neighborhood By Jesse KatzAstra House: 320 pages,…
Letters to the editor: California DMV tests are pointless, especially for seniors
To the editor: Kudos to Steve Lopez for his article on driving tests at the DMV. I took the test…
'Inside Out 2' review: entertaining but a timid step forward
In 2015, director Pete Docter and Pixar gave us all a useful visual metaphor for talking about our emotions: many…
California Senator Padilla convinces colleagues to vote against border bill
WASHINGTON- Breaking with the leadership of his own party and the Biden administration, California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla helped lead…
Why standardized tests for 4-year-olds are meaningless
To the editor: As a former kindergarten teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and a National Board Certified…