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
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast for Southern California
By Marc Sternfield
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
Full environmental approval of High-Speed Rail between L.A. and Bay Area expected next month
By Travis Schlepp
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
A neighbor with a secret: Mom killed young son, hid out in L.A. apartment for a year, police say
By Summer Lin
Where to find the best cookies to try now in Los Angeles
By Betty Hallock, Jenn Harris & Stephanie Breijo
L.A. County to get first new regional park in over 35 years on site of former landfill
By Will Conybeare
Owner of beloved Olvera Street burro pleads with board commissioners to stay in business
By Jonathan Gonzalez
Commentary: Here's how to actually show appreciation for teachers
Opinion
By Paul Thornton
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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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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This Week's LA Deal Sheet (May 5, 2024)
By Bianca Barragan
GRAPE CULTURE to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival Next Month
By Blair Ingenthron
Review: MISALLIANCE at A Noise Within
Opinion
By Amanda Callas
Are You Holding The $164K Lottery Ticket Sold In LA County?
By Rachel Barnes
Toyota SUV explodes in Los Angeles parking lot
By Tony Kurzweil
'Why doesn't anybody want me?' Personal stories of LA foster youth
By Steve Chiotakis
THE FUNNY THING ABOUT A PANIC ATTACK By Ben Kassoy to Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival
By Chloe Rabinowitz
Nonprofit Opens Second, Larger Addiction Treatment Center In Skid Row
Nereida Moreno
DTLA
- LA residents can access free addiction treatment and mental health services at a new center located in Skid Row.
- The center is part of an effort to provide resources where they’re critically needed.
- “We try to give people some hope,” said the center's chief medical officer who specializes in addiction treatment.
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