El Pollo Loco's Profits Show It's Booming as It Spreads to Other States and Sales Increase
Southern California's El Pollo Loco, known for its grilled chicken, is considering further national expansion after announcing surprisingly strong results…
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Dozens of missing and abused minors are rescued in an operation in Southern California
Dozens of missing children — some as young as 14 and some of whom had been sexually assaulted or trafficked…
After 'Adventure Time', Ako Castuera focuses on ceramics
The artist Ako Castuera is best known for her work in the prize animated seriesadventure time.” As a writer and…
Letters to the editor: Is Stephen Miller really the worst thing about the Trump administration?
February 4, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: After reading Gustavo Arellano's excellent column, I was initially ready…
Peet's Coffee closes locations in Southern California
Peet's Coffee plans to close some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of January. A…
After warm weather, temperatures will drop across Southland this week
Southern California's streak of unseasonably warm New Year's weather is about to take a break. After more than a week…
This hot, dry climate could spell doom for a 2026 superbloom
Wildflower expert Naomi Fraga was excited by the prospect of a bumper bloom this spring, after a winter of near-record…
Behind Southern California's wettest Christmas, a drought-to-flood cycle
A year ago, officials were sounding the alarm about a bone-dry winter that days later would combine with wind gusts…
Shea Serrano's book headlines a big year for Latin sportsbooks
When Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy this weekend with another Latino finalist watching in the crowd, the Cuban-American quarterback…
Feds say they foiled New Year's Eve terrorist plot in Southern California
A plan to attack several Los Angeles-area businesses on New Year's Eve was detailed, dangerous and already in motion, authorities…