Is the right to abortion safe in California? Do not be so sure
To the editor: In his column on Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis' campaign for governor, columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes, “Legal…
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Protagonists of Johnny Wactor murder as calls to combat crime intensify
A top prosecutor said Wednesday that investigators have leads in the shooting death of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, as…
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Cal State LA building, stranding workers
After nearly six weeks of a peaceful encampment at Cal State LA, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters took control of…
'No U-Turn' Signs Removed as Symbols of Silver Lake's Bigoted Past
At first glance, the signs are innocuous and simply direct traffic on the road. But Silver Lake's former queer residents…
The fascinating Mojave Desert city in the spotlight of the solar industry
To the editor: Haven't large-scale solar and wind projects been visibly and unnecessarily degrading desert ecosystems for quite some time?…
Shades of neurotic behavior emerge at the beginning of 'Ripley'
The monochrome images of writer-director Steven Zaillian’s “Ripley” were curated by cinematographer Robert Elswit, drawing inspiration from 1960s Italian filmmakers…
We need to hear more stories about overcoming anti-LGBTQ+ hate
To the editor: Thanks to Gustavo Arellano for his heartfelt and personal column about his shift from being outwardly homophobic…
Kendrick Lamar surprises Compton College graduates after fight with Drake
Kendrick Lamar has given a motivational talk to kids again, only this time it's not for Drake's kids. On June…
How Los Angeles' Historic Chinatown Shows a Just Future for Asian American Communities
Book Review The Power of Chinatown: Seeking Spatial Justice in Los Angeles By Laureen D. Hom UC Press: $29.95, 300…
What it looks like to a 90-year-old black woman to stop DEI programs
To the editor: My great-grandfather was a freed slave. I was born in 1933, and after my 90th birthday, it…