10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [5-25-2024]
By Brian Champlin
Raul Porto Sr., patriarch of the Porto's Bakery empire, dies at 92
By Stephanie Breijo
Seven L.A. council members back Harris-Dawson for council president
By David Zahniser
The Votes Are In! Here Are Your Top 32 Entries For The LAist Tournament of Cheeseburgers
By Gab Chabran
An LA River Walk - Los Angeles
By Nate Perez
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast for Southern California
By Marc Sternfield
We Went Searching For Real Poutine In LA (And Yes, We Found Some)
Henry Goldman
- Poutine is sadly not a common dish at the diners and burger joints of greater L.A.
- The touchstone of Quebecois cuisine is a plate of french fries, chunky cheese curds and a thin brown gravy.
- Poutine is best enjoyed by fork. Also, like chili fries, this messy dish can be a side to a burger or a meal.
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Lawsuit: “Nightmare” Tenant Sublets LA Home on Airbnb
By Katherine Kallergis
Full environmental approval of High-Speed Rail between L.A. and Bay Area expected next month
By Travis Schlepp
Commentary: Here's how to actually show appreciation for teachers
Opinion
By Paul Thornton
Lady Gaga Drops ‘Chromatica Ball,’ ‘The Acolyte’ Cast Launches New ‘Star Wars’ Series and This Week’s Best Events
By Kirsten Chuba
A neighbor with a secret: Mom killed young son, hid out in L.A. apartment for a year, police say
By Summer Lin
Owner of beloved Olvera Street burro pleads with board commissioners to stay in business
By Jonathan Gonzalez
L.A. County to get first new regional park in over 35 years on site of former landfill
By Will Conybeare
It's Fleet Week in LA: Check out the event schedule
By Nataly Tavidian & Lauren Barry
Where to find the best cookies to try now in Los Angeles
By Betty Hallock, Jenn Harris & Stephanie Breijo
Why Is the County Providing A 'Warm Landing Place' Across From Men’s Central Jail?
Robert Garrova
- L.A. County approved a plan to purchase a $1.84 million building across the from the downtown Men’s Central Jail.
- The Board of Supervisors want to turn it into interim housing for people who are leaving jail and have nowhere to go.
- County authorities said they hope to have the purchase of the property finalized in June.
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Toyota SUV explodes in Los Angeles parking lot
By Tony Kurzweil
Your Afternoon LA Report
By Tyler Wayne
LAist City Treks: Explore The LA River And Bustling Glendale Boulevard On This Atwater Village Walking Tour
Explore LA
- Welcome to LAist City Treks, a series of easy hikes and walks that will help you explore the parts of LA and SoCal.
- This weekend, we highlight a hike that mixes old and new as it takes you along a scenic stretch of the L.A. River.
- This is an easy trek, nearly all flat, paved sidewalks. About 2.5 miles in all, and it's dog friendly.
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Regulators blame L.A. County Sheriff's Department in death of deputy
By Keri Blakinger
This Week's LA Deal Sheet (May 5, 2024)
By Bianca Barragan
ICE CATS: A DEAD MOM TRAUMEDY, Directed By Marissa Jaret Winokur, to Premiere at Hollywood Fringe
By Blair Ingenthron
Granderson: Bring on the cannabis cafes, California. Our nation needs them
Opinion
By LZ Granderson