With 'Hollywood Black,' Justin Simien reevaluates the history of cinema
“What is a film noir?” It was a question Justin Simien, who first came to Hollywood’s attention with his first…
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I saw the VA's failure at the West LA Homeless Veterans House now
September 1, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: In 1977, I was a preschool teacher working at a…
Newsom calls California Legislature into special session on oil prices
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats rejected his request to…
Langer's Deli could close. It's a big sign that Los Angeles leaders are failing
August 31, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Like many lifelong Angelenos, Norm Langer, who runs the legendary…
New accusations against doctor facing multiple sexual assault charges
A woman alleged in a lawsuit that an Irvine doctor smiled and laughed as he opened a paper vest she…
11 people sentenced for migrant massacres in Mexico, but questions remain
MEXICO CITY — It is one of Mexico's most notorious crimes: the murder of at least 265 migrants heading to…
Living well without going to college? Delaware has something to teach us
August 31, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I couldn't agree more with your assessment that there are…
Purchasing sex from a minor could be a felony under bill headed to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone…
Desert Daze festival cancelled: “This is a difficult year”
Desert Daze, the long-running experimental psych-rock festival that was scheduled to return to Lake Perris in October, has been canceled.…
Was Reagan a disaster for the poor or a time of prosperity?
August 30, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Joel Edward Goza provides an excellent comparison and history of…