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06-07-2025 Vol 1984

Category: Los Angeles

Exploring Los Angeles Literature and Culture: Key Stories for a New Day

Exploring Los Angeles Literature and Culture: Key Stories for a New Day

Good morning, L.A.! Here’s what you need to know to kickstart your day. In the ongoing debate over Los Angeles’s…
Public Fallout from Palisades and Eaton Fires: A Breakdown between LA’s Mayor and Fire Chief

Public Fallout from Palisades and Eaton Fires: A Breakdown between LA’s Mayor and Fire Chief

On January 7, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton fires began ravaging the Los Angeles area. A day later, conservative commentator…
The Enduring Legacy of Roller Skating in L.A. County’s Black Community

The Enduring Legacy of Roller Skating in L.A. County’s Black Community

It’s a Thursday night and West Coast rap anthems are thumping over the sound system. A group of O.G.s are…
Luxury Retail Brands Doubled Down on Physical Store Investments in New York and Los Angeles

Luxury Retail Brands Doubled Down on Physical Store Investments in New York and Los Angeles

Luxury retail brands are increasingly investing in their physical store locations across major markets such as New York and Los…
Uncertainty Looms Over Los Angeles Amid Tariff Threats

Uncertainty Looms Over Los Angeles Amid Tariff Threats

When Fang Chen was growing up in the wealthy city of San Marino in the 1980s, it was still a…
Chef Francisco Leal Brings Sinaloan Seafood Delights Back to the Streets with Mariscos Chiltepín

Chef Francisco Leal Brings Sinaloan Seafood Delights Back to the Streets with Mariscos Chiltepín

Los Angeles’s renowned seafood specialist, chef Francisco Leal, has returned to the street food scene, preparing Sinaloan-style shellfish and seafood…
Alex Duong: A Comedian’s Battle with Aggressive Cancer in the Face of Adversity

Alex Duong: A Comedian’s Battle with Aggressive Cancer in the Face of Adversity

Alex Duong, a talented comic, writer, and actor, has been a dedicated member of SAG-Aftra since 2009. In 2021, he…
Coachella 2023: A Culinary Celebration Amidst the Music

Coachella 2023: A Culinary Celebration Amidst the Music

As the month of April ushers in warmer weather, 125,000 festival-goers have made their annual pilgrimage to the desert for…
A New Chapter for the L.A. Hood Movie: Eric Nazarian’s Die Like a Man Brings Authenticity to the Screen

A New Chapter for the L.A. Hood Movie: Eric Nazarian’s Die Like a Man Brings Authenticity to the Screen

The Los Angeles hood movie genre flourished in the 1990s as Hollywood began to recognize the dreams and dramas of…
Unanswered Questions Surround L.A.-Area Firestorms and Community Response

Unanswered Questions Surround L.A.-Area Firestorms and Community Response

In the aftermath of the recent firestorms that ravaged the Los Angeles area, numerous critical questions remain unanswered despite ongoing…
Excess Clothing Donations: A Double-Edged Sword Following Southern California Wildfires

Excess Clothing Donations: A Double-Edged Sword Following Southern California Wildfires

In January, Southern California was engulfed in a devastating firestorm that left many families in need of urgent support. The…
Lawsuit Filed Against California Insurance Commissioner Over Fire-Related Costs

Lawsuit Filed Against California Insurance Commissioner Over Fire-Related Costs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit this week to prevent insurers from charging California…